The acoustics of the sanctuary make Robertson-Wesley a popular venue
for concerts. Both Robertson-Wesley United Church and the Robertson-Wesley
Music Society host a variety of concerts every year – to see upcoming
events, click the concert link above.
Many groups outside of Robertson-Wesley rent the sanctuary for one-time
concerts, and there are two musical groups which reside within Robertson-Wesley
during the year and rehearse and present concerts here and elsewhere
in the city. They are:
Sunday, June 27, 2 pm West Coast Soprano Nancy Washeim returns to Robertson-Wesley for a concert of music of the English composer Purcell as a fundraiser for the United Voices of Edmonton England tour! Nancy is an early music specialist and her captivating voice will be joined by soprano Jill Hoogewoonink, cellist Ronda Metzies and harpsichordist Tammy-Jo Mortensen. Tickets are available through the church office for $15, and the concert will include an intermission of English dainties and cordial.
Past Concerts:
Te Deum! Give Praise!
Choral Concert
full of exuberance and joy
to celebrate the Easter season!
The Choirs of Robertson-Wesley United Church, Knox-Metropolitan United Church and the Willan Chorale have joined together to present a programme called “Te Deum”. There will be two performances of two works – the orchestral and choral masterpiece - Te Deum Laudamus by French Baroque composer Marc-Antoine Charpentier and an orchestral ballet suite by Jean-Baptiste Lully. The first performance will be Sunday, April 18 at 10:30 a.m. at Knox-Metropolitan United Church (8307-109 Street) and a repeat performance on Saturday, April 24 at 7:30 p.m. at Robertson-Wesley United Church (10209-123 Street).
Sponsored by the Robertson-Wesley Music Society, the choir’s performance of Te Deum Laudamus will present a celebratory text for the Easter season. Both works are filled with exuberant joy and the elated triumph of light over the darkness, love over death.
The two works will be performed by the choirs and a chamber orchestra consisting of some of Edmonton’s finest string players. Leading the choir and orchestra will be conductors/organists Warren Mack and Tammy-Jo Mortensen and the featured soloists are the much sought-after singers around Edmonton – Kimberley Taylor, soprano, Adrienne Sitko, mezzo-soprano, Ron Long, tenor, and Michael Kurschat, baritone.
There will be a freewill offering for the morning (April 18) performance at Knox-Metropolitan United, and tickets for the Robertson-Wesley United evening (April 24) performance are $15/adults and $10/students and seniors and are available at the door at Robertson-Wesley United Church (10209-123 Street). All monies raised will go toward a choral tour in England planned for August 2011.
For more information call Tammy-Jo at 780-482-1587 or music@rwuc.org
Cambodia Support Concert
Piano and voice concert given by Arne Sahlen and Hy Chanthavouth, Tuesday, May 18 at 7:30 pm in the R-W Sanctuary. Vouth is a young man from Cambodia, who has been brought to Canada by the Cambodia Support Group in Canada. He has AMAZING talent and an exceptional tenor voice, and has been given the opportunity for training in Canada. He gives back to his community as much as possible raising funds for the poor in Cambodia and Canada, and works with the disabled and children. A freewill offering will be collected in support of the Cambodia Support Group and the Robertson-Wesley Music Society for the choral trip to England. Come hear amazing young talent and support two causes!
Two Sopranos
Sunday, May 30, 2 pm – Two Sopranos concert….you’ve heard of the Three Tenors, well, come hear Two Sopranos! Jill Hoogewoonink and Caroline De Grave share some marvelous music with a concert titled “Musings” in the Robertson-Wesley sanctuary. The freewill offering proceeds will go to the Mission and Service Fund as well as an audition tour for Jill.
Hand Bells
Sunday, June 6, 11:30 am – Robertson-Wesley Ringers and guests in concert. Hear some wonderful, challenging, and familiar bell music. Special guests include percussionist Bob Fenske. Freewill offering.
