The Music Gala features David Kim, Concertmaster of the Philadelphia Orchestra and Eastern University Artist in Residence. Violinist David Kim is scheduled to play "Come Christians Join to Sing" (J. Strong), "Dear Lord and Father" (P.S. Jones), "Meditation from Thais" (Massenet), and "Sonatensatz" (Brahms), accompanied by Dr. Ron Matthews, Chair of the EU Music Department, on the piano.

The popular Eastern University Piano Quartet made up of music faculty Ron Matthews, James Correnti, David Bryant and Duncan Stearns, will also perform.  In addition, the Ron Matthews and David Bryant piano duo will play "Rhapsody and Fugue on Two Hymns" (written by Ron Matthews). Soprano Carole Latimer, clarinetist Joe Smith, and pianist James Correnti will perform "Shepherd on the Rock" (Schubert). The Gala will showcase the talents of Eastern University students in Turning Point, and the University Choir, as well as other music faculty and students.

HERE IS THE FULL GALA PROGRAM:

Prelude: Etude-Tableaux in D minor, Opus 39 by Sergei Rachmaninov

Welcome and Prayer: Dr. David Black

All that Hath Life and Breath by René Clausen

Shepherd on The Rock by Franz Schubert

The Crusader's Hymn by Duncan Stearns

Manhattan Suite by Phillip Sparke

Cadiz by Isaac Albeniz

Floods of Spring by Sergei Rachmaninov

Choir: Danny Boy; Make Our Garden Grow

Piano Sonata in Bb, K. 358 by Wolfgang Amadeus Mozart
I. Allegro
II. Adagio
III. Molto Allegro

INTERMISSION

O Comforter, Gentle and Tender by Ron Matthews

Nothin' Gonna Stumble Under My Feet by Parker/Gilpin

Come Christians Join to Sing by Jeremy Strong

Dear Lord and Father by Paul S. Jones

Meditations from Thais by Jules Massanet

Sonatensatz by Johannes Brahms

Artist in Residence Presentation: Dr. David Black and Dr. Ron Matthews

And Can It Be by Thomas Campbell

O The Deep, Deep Love of Jesus by Thomas J. Williams

Rhapsody and Fugue on Two Hymns by Ronald A. Matthews (First Performance)
1. EBENEZER
2. SAGINA

Crown Him With Many Crowns arranged by Rick Frost (First Performance)

Benediction

Tickets are $40, $30, $20, and $15. For concert and ticket information, call Colleen Bradstreet at 610.341.4397. Order tickets online at www.musicgala.myevent.com

Proceeds from the Music Gala benefit the students and programs of the Music Department.

Eastern University is a Christian university of the arts and sciences located at 1300 Eagle Road, St. Davids, PA.  Eastern enrolls approximately 4000 students in its undergraduate, graduate, professional, urban, Seminary, international, and accelerated adult  programs. For more information about Eastern University, call 610.341.5967 or visit www.eastern.edu.