Sunday, March 2 • at 4:00 p.m.                                 

First Presbyterian Church is blessed with many talented, dedicated musicians. These fine musicians are featured in concert for the opening of the 2008 concert series. Children, youth, and adults join together for an afternoon of great music. Featured choirs include the children’s choirs in grades 1 – 5 (Genesis and Emmaus Choirs); the youth choir (GAP & APEX); the Chancel Choir (adult); the Northville Concert Chorale (adult); the adult praise band “New Song”; the TeDeum Handbell Choir (adult); and the children and youth handbell choirs.

“I BELIEVE” is the theme for this concert. This theme will be heard in all the music.  The Northville Concert Corale will sing Robert Ray's "Gospel Mass".   This multi-movement work is written in jazz/gospel style with drums, string bass and piano as its accompaniment.  Its center movement is based on the Apostles Creed (I believe in God, the Father Almighty, Maker of Heaven and Earth ...).  The music is sure to set your toes tapping and your spirit uplifted (and maybe even your hands clapping along!).

The church has much to celebrate. It recently celebrated 175 years of ministry in downtown Northville. The church was founded in 1829. Music has played a vital role in the history of this church. One of its musical hallmarks is the annual performance of Handel’s “Messiah” which goes back over 60 years.

So, come and celebrate with us! Enjoy the gifts of music made by those who serve the church in one of its fine choirs.

  Sunday, April 13 • at 7:00 p.m.

Bob Seeley is a local and international legend in the world of Boogie Woogie piano music. Mr. Seeley was the “Captain of the Keys” for 32 years at the piano bar of Charley’s Crab restaurant in Troy. He’s also been a regular performer in the jazz circuit of Ann Arbor. He has performed multiple times at Carnegie Hall, at the Chicago Blue Festival, at the Tex Hotel Jazz Bistro in Toronto, and has been inducted into the Boogie Woogie Hall of Fame n Cincinnati. His many appeared in the great jazz clubs throughout Europe on annual summer tours.

Seeley’s CD collection includes: “Classic Boogie Woogie”; “Industrial Strength Boogie Woogie”; “Detroit Style Boogie Woogie”.

The concert will be held in the church sanctuary and features the Yamaha grand piano. An afterglow reception gives the audience an opportunity to meet Mr. Seeley.  Visit www.Boogiebob.com to learn more.

  Saturday, September 13,  2:00 pm and 3:30 pm

Held during Northville's Victorian Festival, this event gives visitors a unique opportunity to view beautiful vintage gowns from the Victoriau era. A power-point presentation is combined with live models with exquisite vintage gowns. Pam Yockey, the host, is a local expert historiau who owns many, many period gowns. She shares her love aud expertise of the Victoriau era as she hosts the show. Guests enjoy tea aud sweets served on china. A tour of the historic church will follow the show. The church was founded in 1829 aud is a pillar of downtown Northville.

 October 4 - October 10

This annual juried art show and sale will open on  October 4th and continue the following week, until Friday, October 10th. The show features artists from the entire Metro area.  Approximately 200 juried works of art in various media will be displayed in the church’s Boll Fellowship Hall. A luncheon is served on October 9th and 10th so that visitors may enjoy the show and have a gourmet lunch together.

Friday, October 17 •  8:00 p.m. - 11:00 p.m.

Bring your sweetie, get out your dancing shoes, and be ready to dance the night away! Authentic big band music will be played by one of the truly great big bands of Metro Detroit – the Rhythm Society Orchestra. The group features vocalist Paul King whose vocal style is a mixture of Mel Torme, Joe Williams, and Frank Sinatra. The sound of the band is influenced by Count Basie and Harry James. They’ll play your favorite songs of Swing, Fox Trot, Latin and Waltz styles. The dance will take place in the Christian Life Center.
Visit: www.rhythmsociety.net to learn more.

 Sunday, December 7 • 7:00pm

One of the world’s greatest composers is undoubtedly George Frideric Handel. Born in Germany, he became an international composer and resided for most of his adult life in Italy and England. He is buried in Westminster Cathedral in London where a great statue of him stands as an enduring tribute to this gifted musician. Handel and Johann Sebastian Bach are two of the Baroque period’s outstanding composers.
Handel’s most popular and enduring work is his oratorio based on the life of Jesus Christ, “Messiah”. The Northville Concert Chorale presents this magnificent choral work each December to a full house. The chorus is accompanied by organ, harpsichord, and the Michigan Sinfonietta Orchestra of Ann Arbor. Professional soloists sing the solo roles.
The audience will hear such “Messiah” favorites such as “For Unto Us A Child Is Born”; “And The Glory of The Lord”, the “Hallelujah” chorus; “I Know That My Redeemer Livith”, “The Trumpet Shall Sound”, and “Worthy Is The Lamb That Was Slain”. The powerful “Amen” chorus ends the oratorio.