Gifts of Music Performers

Voices for Charity Presents

"Gifts of Music"

Performers

Selections

The following list of "Gifts of Music" performers is quite impressive. It represents a wide array of musical talent existing in many forms thoughout Hunterdon County.

J. Christopher Pardini - Westminster Choir College graduate and graduate student at Eastman Conservatory, an internationally acclaimed pipe organist, was recorded performing Praeludium in E Major by Vincent Lubeck.

Hunterdon Chamber Players - including Nancy Roth, a well-known local violinist. The quartet records a medley of Angles & Shepherds / Bring a Torch Jeanette Isabella.

Glenn Boothby - classical baritone vocalist, accompanied by pianist Richard McIntyre, performing Sweet Little Jesus Boy. Mr. Boothby, a free-lance singer, has performed with the Hunterdon and Central Jersey Symphonies.

Richard Billings - spiritual baritone vocalist, accompanied by pianist Rich McIntyre, performing What Songs Were Sung. Mr. Billings, a member of the Stanton Reformed Church choir, is a free-lance singer.

Donna M. Herb - contemporary alto, accompanied by pianist Rich McIntyre, performing her own composition Christmas Eve in a blues/jazz style featuring accompaniment and tenor sax solo by Dan Landis.

Sandra Turner - classical soprano, accompanied by pianist Karl Dietel, performing Celebrate the Gift. Ms. Turner is active in musical theater, a recitalist with a vocal degree from Concordia College.

Serendipidty Consort - a recorder trio including Patrick Littel, performing Break Forth O Beauteous Heavn'ly Light. This group has performed at many local events including The ARC's Annual Gourmet Tasting Event, Stanton Holly Trail, and Dickens Days in Clinton.

Voices For Charity Choir - a 40-voice choir performs two pieces:

Sussex Carol is directed by Linda Lockart, accompanied by organist Ingrid Gray. Ms. Lockart is a music educator and organist/choir director. Ms. Gray is also an organist/choir director.
Gloria to God! - is a new original anthem composed by Donna M. Herb, directed by Ann Sauerland, and accompanied by Ingrid Gray. Mrs. Sauerland is a retired music educator and organist/choir director.

Voices For Charity Ensemble - directed by music educator David Lockart, performing Lo How a Rose E'er Blooming. Mr. Lockart is also a well-known local singer of both classical and popular styles.

Three Bills & Change - barbershop quartet directed by David Lockart, performing O Holy Night. This popular local group is ten years old, and has performed throughout the east coast.

Robin and Carol Zeh - violin and piano duet of Gesu Bambino. Robin is earning her masters in violin performance at Mannes College of Music. Carol is a piano teacher, Kindermusic instructor, and free-lance organist.

Hunterdon Symphony Orchestra - conducted by Larry Kursar, a 50-piece orchestra performing A Carol Festival. Mr. Kursar is a music educator, horn player and recitalist.. The symphony has been active for many years under the leadership of Nancy Roth.

Appalachian Brass Quintet - directed by Larry Kursar featuring Still, Still, Still.

Hunterdon Harmonizers - 80-voice male chorus, directed by Jack Pinto, performing Coventry Carol. This award-winning vocal group, featuring a male barbershop style, is very popular throughout the state.

Tessa Bell and Friends - contemporary jazz soprano performance with piano, bass, and flute accompaniment of Heirlooms. Ms. Bell is a jazz singer and has performed in New Hope, as well as for many other local events.