First Thursday Concerts at St. Paul’s

A favorite musical event at St Pauls’ are our First Thursday Concerts. Every first Thursday of the month at 12:15 p.m., this tradition is sure to offer something for every taste. We regularly host professional classical musicians, jazz performers, choirs, youth musical groups from nearby schools and other local music groups. The musicians offer their services free of charge, so everyone can attend. Donations are appreciated, and the performer chooses which local charity (such as the Christian Aid Center, Pantry Shelf, Women’s Shelter) will benefit from the proceeds.

So bring your lunch and enjoy the music!

If you would be interested in bringing your musical group to St Paul’s, please contact the office.

Program for the 2011-2012 Season:

December 1:  Dr. Mark Brown, Jazz Piano (Donations will go to Friends of Children of Walla Walla)

January 5:  Lyn Ritz, faculty member of Walla Walla University, violin                                                                                                                                       Amy Dodds, faculty member of Whitman College, viola                                                                                                                                           Debra Bakland, piano

February 2:  Josh Melander, violin                                                                                                                                                                                            Whitman student studying with Dr. Susan Pickett

March 1:  The Reel Fling                                                                                                                                                                                                       Malinda Pankl & Trudy Ostby, fiddlers; Kevin Stauffer, guitar

April: no concert as it is Holy Week

May 3:  Pioneer Middle School Jazz Band; Mike Jones, director

June 7:  Kristin Vining, pianist (performing her own compositions)