Second Sunday Series Presents 'Christmas On The Lake'
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WINONA LAKE – The Christian Performing Artists’ Fellowship invites Kosciusko community to attend the special holiday program, “Christmas on the Lake”, Dec. 11 at 7:30 p.m. There will be refreshments beforehand. The concert is free to attend and held at Rodeheaver Auditorium, between Park Avenue and Ninth Street in Winona Lake. Doors open at 7 p.m. Upon arrival, guests are welcome to serve themselves hot beverages and sweets to enjoy during the concert. The featured artists are Michael Wilder, clarinetist, and wife Joyce Anne, flutist. Along side Kate Cockle, harpist, and Chara Sonntag, pianist, the Wilders will perform “Allegro con spirito” by French composer Maurice Emmanuel, “Andantino” from Mozart’s “Concerto for Harp and Flute” and a “Suite for harp and clarinet” by Paul Reade. In addition, members of CPAF and other community musicians will present a variety of pieces, from Brahms’ duets, Vivaldi’s “Winter” for violin, to traditional Christmas music and more. The audience may join in singing Christmas carols after the program. The Wilders have performed as members of the Wichita Grand Opera Orchestra, Wichita Metropolitan Ballet Orchestra and Wichita Symphony Orchestra.Dr. Wilder is currently dean of the Conservatory of Music, Arts, and Communication at Wheaton College. Both he and his wife are members of the Camareta Chicago. CPAF, sponsor of the summer MasterWorks Festival, is a non-profit organization that seeks to train and minister to artists worldwide. During the fall and spring, CPAF hosts the Second Sunday Series free of charge to the public. For more information, contact Amy Easley at 574-267-5973.
