Haller Lake Music Series
For over twenty years the Haller Lake Music Series has presented concerts featuring Northwest musicians. The concert series gives musicians the opportunity to perform in a setting with excellent acoustics and provides people with quality musical programs, adding to the community's cultural enrichment. It is a non-profit, self-supporting organization of the church, relying on its loyal audience and generous financial support. Tickets are not sold but a free-will offering is taken. Concerts are held at 7:30 pm on the third Friday of October, November, and January through May. A reception follows each performance, giving the audience the opportunity to meet the artists.
CALENDAR
Friday, April 17, 7:30pm, Bronn and Katherine Journey, Harp and Soprano
Bronn’s musical accomplishments are known and appreciated throughout Washington State and the Northwest. His amazing versatility and humorous approach to a seriously classical instrument have made him a favorite with concert goers. Many of you have enjoyed the Christmas concerts presented in Shoreline and around the area. “Because of the experience of playing in a variety of settings, I am very comfortable playing in many different styles,” comments Bronn, and his concert selections range from classical to Broadway to hymns. Bronn has even played the National Anthem at Seattle Seahawk and Sonics games!
Katherine Journey, a native of Calgary, Alberta, began her musical training at age 8 with piano lessons after school. She continued taking lessons through high school and college, graduating from Dordt College in Iowa with a degree in Music Education in 1982. Although piano was her primary instrument, Katherine always loved to sing in choirs and small ensembles.
Katherine’s solo voice training began in 1984, when she auditioned for and received the opportunity to study voice at the Music School at Arizona State University. She studied under Darlene Kliewer and graduated in 1987 with a Masters degree in Vocal Performance.
Past Events
Friday, March 20, 7:30 pm John Nilsen, piano
John Nilsen's solo piano concert will feature the original compositions of Nilsen along with some of his traditional hymn arrangements. Nilsen is an innovative performer who creates an intimate repartee with his audience and his music has a magical quality to it. The award winning pianist is one of the Northwest's most successful recording artists with thirteen successful CDs. John lived in the Haller Lake area as a small child before the family moved to Portland. Nilsen's music brings us songs of life which inspire us to look more carefully, to feel more deeply and celebrate this life of ours.
Watch John perform 'Dakota Rose', one of his original compositions.
Sunday, March 1, 2 pm Young Artists Concert
On Sunday, March 1, at 2 pm, Haller Lake Music Series is pleased to present two young artists. Andrea Wallis, a mezzo-soprano and member of HLUMC, holds a degree in Vocal Performance from Central Washington University. She has studied under Dr. Linda Marra, Dr. Diane Thueson Reich, Dr. Andrew Doig and currently studies with Elizabeth Moore. Andrea has studied music and competed in Scotland, Italy, France, Spain, Germany, Austria and the Czech Republic and currently works at the Seattle Opera. She will be singing music by Brahms, Schubert, Rossini and Handel.
Dustin Jarred, tenor hold a Bachelor's Degree in Vocal Performance from Central Washington University and is working towards his Master's Degree at the University of Washington in the studio of Thomas Harper. Dustin grew up in Kirkland. He will perform solos by Donizetti, Faure', Schubert and Quilter.
Friday, November 21st, 2008 7:30 pm - Olympic Brass Ensemble
On Friday, November 21st, at 7:30 pm, the Olympic Brass Ensemble will perform a variety of music, from Bach to Tcherepnin. The Olympic Brass Ensemble was formed in 1995 under the name “The Crockett Street Brass Quintet”. Their initial mission was to perform many different styles of music with a focus on modern brass quintet literature. Their mission has evolved to presenting well-rounded concerts drawing on all eras of music. Their recital goal is to include a variety of selections, something for everyone from traditional to more recent compositions. They hope you enjoy their program.
The members are:
- Chuck Colburn, trumpet - coaches small ensembles at Mercer Island HS; co-directs two summer music camps; gives private lessons in Shoreline.
- Rona Sass, trumpet – co-directs Brassapalooza, a summer music trumpet camp; has teaching studios in North Seattle and the Northshore area.
- Erika Bramwell, French horn - teaches private lessons in North Seattle and freelances in the Pacific Northwest.
- Moc Escobedo, trombone – Director of Bands at Eckstein Middle School; received the Golden Apple Teaching Award; principal trombonist of Orchestra Seattle.
- David Brewer, tuba – Software engineer with Boeing; is a current member of Orchestra Seattle and Cascade Symphony.
Chuck, Moc and David are founding members of OBE. Erika and Rona have been performing with OBE since 2005 and 2006 respectively. All of the OBE members have played with many orchestras in the area.
January 16th, 2009 7:30pm - Katherine Weld, Charles Robert Stevens, Joseph Adams
- Katherine Weld, mezzo soprano - Affiliate Artist Voice Faculty at Western Washington University & Cornish College of the Arts.
- Charles Robert Stevens, baritone - has sung at New York City Opera.
- Joseph Adams - organist for the Seattle Symphony and St. James Cathedral.
More info on Charles and Katherine can be found at Northwestartists.org
Friday, October 17, 2008 7:30pm - Christopher Schindler
Pianist Christopher Schindler will perform works by Bach, Schubert, Liszt and Gershwin's Rhapsody in Blue. Born in Everett Washington, he began his musical training at age nine and was a soloist in concert with the Everett Symphony when he was 13. He studied with Joyce Ways, Randolph Hokanson, Neal O'Doan, and Marlene Thal. Christopher received his bachelor's and master's degrees from the University of Washington and Doctor of Musical Arts degree from the University of Oregon. Dr. Schindler was a professor at Marylhurst University and taught part-time at other colleges in the Portland area in addition to his private studio.
Mr. Schindler has appeared as soloist with many Northwest orchestras including the Seattle Philharmonic, Everett Symphony, Vancouver Symphony, Columbia Symphony, Yaquina Chamber Orchestra and University of Oregon Symphony.
Christopher Schindler currently resides in Portland, OR. Besides teaching and performing, he is organist-pianist at the 1st Congregational Church in Vancouver, WA.
January 18, 2008 - Ventidita
The artists for the next concert on January 18 is Ventidita, piano ensemble artistry for 20 fingers on one piano from Lisa Bergman and Deborah Dewey.
November 16, 2007 - The Bottom Line Duo
Spencer and Tracy Hoveskeland, string bass and cello
The husband and wife team of Spencer and Traci has been performing as the Bottom Line Duo since 1996 and their concerts are best described as light humor with serious music. Combining the warm sonority of the Double Bass with the soaring melodic beauty of the cello, they present a concert for all ages and musical tastes.