After celebrating the 26 seasons, Lindenwood Concerts, the concert series of Lindenwood, chose to regroup. The concerts were presented monthly in the Sanctuary and past performers have included The Vienna Choir Boys, The U.S. Marine Band, stars of "The Lawrence Welk Show", pianist John McDaniel of "The Rosie O'Donnell Show", stars of the Metropolitan Opera, concert organists, internationally acclaimed conductors and composers, and even fully staged productions of “Oklahoma!” and “Forever Plaid.”

 

The new series of concerts, "Music at Lindenwood" occurs several times each year, with some concerts held in the evening and but mainly during the 11am Sunday Sanctuary service and feature the Lindenwood Music Staff, The Chancel Choir, Orchestra and guest soloists.

From its earliest beginnings, Linden Avenue Christian Church (1843-1954), now Lindenwood Christian Church, has been known for exceptional music, and since October 1979, when Lindenwood Concerts began its 26 year history, some of the world’s finest performers have appeared in services and concerts at the church: Metropolitan Opera stars Ruth Welting, Jerome Hines, Simon Estes, John Aler , Nancy Tatum, Faith Esham and Ronald Naldi; Jester Hairston, star of TV’s “Amen,” organists Diane Bish (TV’s ‘Joy of Music’), Simon Preston (Westminster Abbey), John Walker (NYC’s Riverside Church), Dan Miller (Rodgers Organ Co. and Coral Ridge Presbyterian Church, Ft. Lauderdale) , Clay Christiansen (Mormon Tabernacle) and Felix Hell (14 year-old virtuoso); singer Debbie Boone, William Warfield, star of opera and movies; The United States Marine Band; The All-American Boys Chorus; The Vienna Choir Boys; former Miss America and host of TV’s ‘Home Matters” Susan Powell; The Canadian Brass; The Polish Chamber Orchestra; The Constanza Orchestra of Romania; flutist and “CBS Sunday Morning” commentator Eugenia Zuckerman; The Suzuki Talent Tour; gospel singers George Beverly Shea, Ken Medema, and Hale & Wilder; pianists Kathryn Selby, Joseph Joubert, John Bayless, David Francis and John McDaniel of “The Rosie O’Donnell Show”; violinist Alexander Markov; The Swingle Singers; The Dallas Brass; The St. Louis Brass; The American Boychoir; Sir David Willcocks; and composer John Rutter as well as Memphis’ own highly acclaimed artists such as Joy Brown Wiener, Marguerite Piazza, James (Ol’ Man River) Hyter, trumpet virtuoso Ryan Anthony, The Memphis Symphony Chorus, The Gary Beard Chorale, “The Four Tenors”, the annual “Pops” concert, and even fully staged productions of “Oklahoma!” and “Forever Plaid” as well as Lindenwood’s own “resident artists” and ensembles.

 

Please accept our sincere invitation to experience one of God’s greatest gifts . . . Music!

These performances are free and un-ticketed except where indicated. Though supported by the church, your gifts are most welcome and appreciated, and are a vital part of each season’s budget. Please address your contributions to Gary Beard at the address below.