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Director, Music and the Arts
Paul Leavitt may be reached through the church office at 202-543-4200 or
by email at
leavitt@reformationdc.org
Concert Series
Reformation Church will host on May 3-4 its first ever Liszt-a-Thon—two back-to-back piano recitals by Paul Leavitt, our Director of Music and Arts, featuring two different programs of the music of Franz Liszt. The recitals will be ticketed at $15 for one performance and $20 for both, with all proceeds donated to the 2008 Reformation Choir Tour to Europe. The performances as scheduled for Saturday evening and Sunday afternoon.
Reformation is excited to host a recital by the winners of the National Association of the Teachers of Singing Artist's Award Competition. It will by Friday, May 9, 2008 at 7:30pm in the sanctuary. Admission is free and the concert is followed by a reception in the blue room.
Reformation Choir
Thursday evenings: 7:30 – 9:30 PM,
Sunday morning warm-up: 10:15 - 10:45 AM
Our repertoire is an eclectic mix of styles suitable for worship, from
renaissance to modern. An enthusiastic group of some 20+ members, the adult
choir is always open to welcoming new members of all levels throughout the year.
Weekly rehearsals start the Thursday after Labor Day, continuing through the 2nd
week of June typically. The choir sings regularly at benefit recitals to support
local causes inside and outside of the church.
Reformation Choir singing a piece by Director Paul Leavitt.
Little Laudates
Under the expert direction of Sharon Swingle, the Little Laudates meet regularly
for about 15 minutes during the second service after the second reading, thus
around 11:20 in children’s chapel, making an appearance every 4 to 6 weeks.
Ideally suited to children 4-7 years of age.
Past Events:
Sunday, April 29th, 2007 Music Without Borders
The Chorale de l’Association Internationale Musique Ensemble from Paris, France,
and the
Reformation Choir in a joint concert with other area choral groups. The
Concert was used to raise money for Food & Friends and Doctors Without Borders.
It was a complete success, raising approximately $10,000.00 for these two
organizations.
Our Instruments
The Organ
Our organ was rebuilt by Orgues Letourneau Limitee in 1997. 54 stops on 3
manuals and full pedal board, 68 ranks. Swell and choir are under expression.
16, 8 & 4 foot couplers between keyboards, as well as unison off buttons on all
keyboards, plus 8 and 4 foot couplers from all keyboards to pedals. I/II switch.
The organ console can be moved anywhere in the chancel area, making the church a
wonderful location for organ recitals.
Grand Piano
The piano in the chancel is a Kawai 5 ½ foot grand, which is regularly
maintained and tuned. Suitable for solo recitals and for accompaniment.
The Church
For highlights of the 1930's architecture and centuries-old Christian symbolism of our building and sanctuary, check out this brochure (pdf)