OUR LADY, QUEEN OF THE MOST HOLY ROSARY CATHEDRAL CONCERTS 2017- 2018

T he Cathedral Concert Series is pleased to present the

return of two outstanding ensembles for the 2017-2018

series. Greg Kostraba will perform with his Sylvan Trio in

November. In March, the Measure for Measure Men’s Cho-

rus from Ann Arbor will again delight our audience with a

varied program under the direction of Steven Lorenz

After a rousing success last December we welcome back the

Toledo Symphony performance of Handel’s Messiah. And

on December 17, the cathedral welcomes everyone in the

community to the popular Christmas Carol Sing, this year

featuring the handbell ensemble from St. Aloysius Parish,

Bowling Green.

The Ohio Arts Council has recognized the high quality pro-

graming of the Concert Series by awarding an Operating

Support Arts Access Grant. But your support is still critical

to our success. We invite you to assist us in maintaining and

expanding these excellent performances. Become a new

donor or renew your commitment to the Concert Series ei-

ther online at www.rosarycathedral.org or by completing

the form in this brochure and mailing your contribution.

Please note the complimentary tickets provided at various

donor levels.

Your support is greatly appreciated and we hope you can

attend many concerts this season.

Sincerely,

Paul Monachino

Cathedral Director of Music

Sunday, November 5, 2017 — 3:00 P.M.

SYLVAN TRIO:

Greg kostraba, PIANO

Suzanne bona, FLUTE

Josh aerie, CELLO

Comprised of the eclectic

instrumentation of flute, cello and

piano, the Sylvan Trio explores new

music as well as pieces from the

standard repertoire. This concert is presented in memory of Joseph Lawton by his family .

Sunday, December 3, 2017 — 4:00 P.M.

George Frideric Handel’s

“Messiah”

Toledo Symphony Orchestra

Sara Jobin, conductor

Toledo Choral Society

and BGSU Choruses

This TSO Christmas tradition will be

presented in the splendor of Rosary

Cathedral with choir and soloists. For tickets call: (419)

246-8000 or www.toledosymphony.org

Sunday, December 17, 2017 — 3:00 P.M.

Christmas Carol Sing

Cathedral Choir – Paul Monachino, director

St. Aloysius Parish Handbell Choir – Neil Kraft, director

Sing favorite Christmas carols in Rosary Cathedral

accompanied by the historic E. M. Skinner organ, choir,

strings, brass and handbell ensembles. The evening light

filters through stained glass as the cathedral is filled with

the joyful sounds of Christmas!

Sunday, March 18, 2018 — 3:00 P.M.

Measure for Measure Men’s Chorus

Steven Lorenz, director

This outstanding chorus returns after a well-received

cathedral performance in 2014. From the sonorous

tones of the deepest bass to the airy lilt of the highest

tenor, experience the beauty of this highly acclaimed

ensemble from Ann Arbor in a unique and engaging

program of music for men’s chorus.

www.measure4measure.org

Wednesday, March 28, 2018 — 7:30 P.M.

Tenebrae

Cathedral Choir – Paul Monachino, director

The choir sings from the triforium choir loft for this

somber and reflective service of Holy Week.

Traditional Latin motets, psalms, and the

Lamentations of Jeremiah are sung.

Friday, May 4, 2018 — 7:30 PM

MUSIC FOR ORGAN

AND ORCHESTRA

Toledo Symphony

Orchestra

Giordano Bellincampi,

conductor

Symphony musicians team up

with the cathedral’s Skinner organ to present works by

Bach, Albinoni, Widor and the rarely heard “Church

Windows” of Respighi. For tickets call: (419) 246-

8000 or www.toledosymphony.org

OUR LADY, QUEEN OF

THE MOST HOLY ROSARY CATHEDRAL

2535 Collingwood Boulevard Toledo, Ohio

Cathedral Concerts 2017-2018

Sunday, November 5, 2017 – 3:00 p.m.

Sylvan Trio: Greg Kostraba, piano;

Suzanne Bona, flute; Josh Aerie, cello

Sunday, December 3, 2017 – 4:00 p.m.

George Frideric Handel’s “Messiah”

Toledo Symphony Orchestra

Sara Jobin, conductor

Toledo Choral Society and BGSU Choruses

Sunday, December 17, 2017 – 3:00 p.m.

Christmas Carol Sing

Cathedral Choir - Paul Monachino, conductor

St. Aloysius Parish Handbell Choir - Neil Kraft, director

SUNDAY, MARCH 18, 2018 – 3:00 p.m.

Measure for Measure Men’s Chorus

Steven Lorenz, director

Wednesday, March 28, 2018 – 7:30 p.m.

Tenebrae Cathedral Choir - Paul Monachino, conductor

Friday, May 4, 2018 – 7:30 p.m.

Music for Organ and Orchestra

Toledo Symphony Orchestra

Giordano Bellincampi, conductor

Mr. Paul Monachino

Cathedral Director of Music

www.rosarycathedral.org

I am pleased to be able to support the 2017-2018 Concert

Series at Our Lady, Queen of the Most Holy Rosary Cathedral

with a tax deductible contribution in the amount of $_______.

Unless otherwise noted, contributions will be acknowledged in

programs throughout the year.

I prefer to not be listed (please initial here):________

Friend ($25-149)

Donor ($150-499)

(2 complimentary tickets for the May 4, 2018 Symphony concert) Sustainer ($500-999)

(2 complimentary tickets for the Messiah on December 3, 2017 and for the May 4, 2018 concert) Benefactor ($1000 or more)

(4 complimentary tickets for the Messiah on December 3, 2017 and for the May 4, 2018 concert)

You may also donate online by visiting

rosarycathedral.org

please make checks payable to:

ROSARY CATHEDRAL CONCERTS

Name Please print as you wish your name to appear in program listings.

Address

City/State/Zip

Phone

E-mail E-mail addresses are used only for electronic concert reminders.

Our Lady, Queen of the Most Holy Rosary Cathedral

2535 Collingwood Boulevard Toledo, Ohio 43610

419-244-9575 www.rosarycathedral.org

In addition to a financial contribution to the Cathedral Concert

Series there are other valuable ways that you can assist. Please

check any areas in which you have an interest and someone

will be in contact with you to provide further information.

ushering or assisting at concerts

sponsor a concert as a memorial or honorary gift

Even if you are unable to contribute you may complete and

return this form to be placed on our mailing list.

Cat

hed

ral M

usi

c

Ou

r La

dy,

Qu

een

of

the

Mo

st H

oly

Ro

sary

Cat

hed

ral

25

35

Co

llin

gwo

od

Bo

ule

vard

Tole

do

, Oh

io 4

36

10