Holiday Concert:
Let There Be Peace
December 15, 2024 –2pm
St. Anthony of Padua Catholic Church
1618 Lower Main St., Wailuku HI 96793
Led by Artistic Director & Conductor John Rowehl, with pianist Lotus Dancer, the 80-voice chorus will share sacred and secular music of the season, featuring a mix of the familiar and the new, with a special focus on calling peace into our world.
Guest musicians include soprano Molly Schad, percussionist Peter Della Croce, and a string quartet, with Patrice Weed Shearer and AeKyong Yoo on violin, Teresa Skinner on viola, and Michael Hitchcock on cello. The string quartet will accompany Dan Forrest’s sumptuous arrangements of “Angels We Have Heard on High” and “Silent Night,” Ola Gjeilo’s epic “Tundra,” and the iconic “Let There Be Peace on Earth” that closes the concert, as well as other works. Molly Schad will be featured in a short set from Handel’s Messiah, singing the original (but rarely heard) version of “Rejoice, Greatly” in 12/8.
Maui Choral Arts Association is a non-profit organization whose mission is to inspire individuals and uplift our Maui community through a diverse membership, our shared love of singing, and heartfelt choral performances.
Join the Chorus.
No audition required. We welcome anybody with a love of music and a passion for fun. Reading music is helpful, but not required. We provide many tools to help you succeed. If you’re interested, please fill out this short Google Form and we’ll email you when it’s time to sign up for the next term.
Dues are $55 per semester (scholarships are available). Rehearsals are Tuesdays, 6:30 - 8:30pm
at St. Anthony School in Wailuku.
Rehearsals for Spring 2025 will start on January 14.
Please consider a donation to support music in our community.
MCAA is a 501c3 non-profit organization, tax ID 55-0838100.
We would be pleased to accept a donation in any amount.
You may donate online at our Facebook page (requires Facebook login),
or by check to Maui Choral Arts Association, P.O. Box 291, Wailuku, HI 96793
Our Artistic Director.
John Rowehl joined MCAA as Artistic Director in August 2021, did a masterful job of conducting our first post-COVID, informal concerts, and is superbly qualified to lead us into the future. John has a wealth of experience in choral direction and program development, and extensive knowledge of the choral music repertoire. He is known and celebrated among colleagues and singers throughout the country for his creativity, his unique ability to attract and select music for singers at all ability levels, and his desire to mentor individuals while encouraging all to grow together artistically. John also is appreciated for his kindness and thoughtfulness, as well as his professionalism. John’s approach is holistic, reflecting his commitment to fostering a joyful experience and sense of community for all.
Contact information.
Email: info@mauichoralarts.org.
Mailing address: Maui Choral Arts Association, P.O. Box 291, Wailuku, HI 96793
Rehearsal address: FLEX Center, St. Anthony School, 1618 Lower Main St., Wailuku
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