CONCERTS AT CLARENDON
Throughout the year, Clarendon UMC holds special "pop-up" performances as part of our Concerts at Clarendon series. In recent years, listeners have been treated to a wide variety of musical genres such as virtuosic classical piano, Baroque brass, French organ, and Frank Sinatra favorites.
Washington Summer Sings Open Letter
Hello, friends of Concerts at Clarendon! We hope this email finds each and every one of you well. We would like to share an important update about the annual Washington Summer Sings series. Please click below to read the open letter.
Pride Benefit Concert: Sheer, Queer Joy - Saturday, June 1, 2024 at 7PM
Please join the Chancel Ringers and Chapel Bells as they present a handbell concert to celebrate Pride Month and raise money for DC’s Different Drummers. We will have a special guest speaker, Jesse Lee, who will share their story of being a member of the LGBTQI+ community. We will also learn more about how DC’s Different Drummers serves the community. And of course we’ll hear some beautiful handbell music. The concert is free and open to the public. Be sure to invite your friends!
53nd ANNUAL MESSIAH SING-ALONG
Sunday, December 1, 2024
But the angel said to them, “Do not be afraid, for see, I am bringing you good news of great joy for all the people: to you is born this day in the city of David a Savior, who is the Messiah, the Lord.” ~ Luke 2:10-11
Erin Freeman, conductor
Handel’s Messiah is indeed for all people, and we would love for you to join us for the 53nd Annual Messiah Sing-Along! Erin Freeman (City Choir of Washington) will be at the podium to conduct us through Part I and the Hallelujah Chorus.
The event starts at 7:00PM with an engaging pre-concert experience that includes a vocal warm-up and peek inside Handel’s marvelous score. At 7:30PM the sing-along will begin, showcasing fabulous soloists and accompanied by chamber orchestra. A delightful reception will cap off the evening. This year we are also highlighting area choral ensembles and giving away pairs of tickets to some of the best local choral events!
You can bring your own score or borrow one of the ones provided, and there will be a free-will offering accepted to help CUMC keep events like this going. The sing-along will also be live-streamed, so share it with friends and family!