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Artist Series 2023-24

October 22, 2023 (Sunday)

Soprano Nicole Larsen

5PM

Sanctuary


The Kick-Off Event for our 2023-24 FPC Artist Series will be presented by Soprano Nicole Larsen. The program is being offered by our Artist Series Patrons. There will be no charge for the concert, but donations to our Artist Series will be received at the door. In addition to enjoying a lovely afternoon of song, please consider contributing to the Artist Series! 


Nicole has a Bachelor of Music degree from the University of New Mexico and a Masters in Opera and Musical Theater Performance from Arizona State University.  She has developed a music and choir program at a Montessori elementary school, directed and organized music education and outreach programs with the New Mexico Jazz Workshop, performed around the world as the lead singer for Celebrity Enterprises, and toured with Artrageous, including several operatic appearances in Germany.  She currently sings with Arizona Cantilena Chorale and performs in numerous jazz, musical theater, pop, and classical venues across the Valley.  The FPC Concert will include music by Stephen Schwartz, Tchaikovsky, Sondheim, Liszt, and Strauss.


With over 35 years of performance experience, Dr. Klara Kukumi is one of the premier collaborative pianists in the Arizona music scene, having worked with Arizona State University, Mesa Community College, Ballet Arizona, East Valley Chorale, and many independent musicians and musical groups throughout the Valley. Born and raised in Albania, Klara graduated with her bachelor’s degree from the Institute of Fine Arts in Tirana, and furthered her musical education by earning a master’s degree from Brigham Young University, a diploma of pianist studies from the University of Southern California, and a doctorate from Arizona State University.  Although Klara is an expert in piano accompaniment, she  prides herself on her teaching ability, not merely providing technical instruction but fostering genuine appreciation of classical music within her students. 

Music Sunday: "Following Yonder Star"

Sunday, December 17

10AM

Sanctuary

Christmas Cantata "Appalachian Spring" - Joseph Martin


Celebrate Christmas Sunday at  FPC!  Music will feature Children's Ensembles, Vocal Choirs, Bell Choirs, Signing Choir, Piano, Organ, Praise Band, and Congregational Carols!

Christmas Eve at FPC

Sunday, December 24

6PM

Sanctuary


Candlelight Communion Service of Lessons and Carols.  The Sanctuary will be adorned with festive lights and greenery.  Worship will be led by our Children's and Adult Choirs, Band, Organ & Bells.

25th Annual Theater Production!

SPRING 2025


INFO COMING SOON!



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Church Artist Series Patrons

Become a Patron of the Arts!

The Artist Series features outstanding artists made possible by the generous contributions of our Patrons. Please consider helping to underwrite the concerts by making a tax-deductible donation to our Artist Series.  Concert fees range from $300 - $2,000. If you would like to contribute financially, checks should be made payable to "First Presbyterian Church," with memo notation "Artist Series" and sent to: Mark Ramsey, First Presbyterian Church, 161 N. Mesa Dr., Mesa, AZ, 85201-6794. Concert Patrons will be listed in future concert programs or, if requested, will remain anonymous. For more information on our Artist Series, please contact the Music Office, (480) 964-8606, Ext. 103.

Artist Series Patrons

Fermata ($1,000 & Up)

Bob & Joy S.

Barbara W.

Whole Note ($500 - $999)

Dick & Carole B. 

Jim & Laura B.

Half Note ($200 - $499)
John M.

Steve & Gail W.

Quarter Note ($100 - $199)  
Anonymous

Dennis & Darlene S.
Jeff & Jen S.


Eighth Note ($50 - $99)
Ann H.

Mildred K.

Jon L.  
 

Sixteenth Note ($25 - $49)

Carol A.

Gana M. & Monte N.

Dick & Sharon S.

Allan S.

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