Pr e S e N T e d B Y F I r S T Pr e S B Y T e r IA N C H u r C H O F B O N I TA SP r I N G S

Dear Music Lover,e Fine Arts Series at First Presbyterian Church is the centerfor live, classical music performances in Bonita Springs. Wework to attract the best local artists as well as guests fromaround the country to present the finest classical musicpossible. 

Once again this season, the Naples Philharmonic anchorsour series with two concerts. Hearing the Naples “Phil” here inBonita is not only a wonderful opportunity but a greatvalue. Ticket prices are inexpensive, and they are right in ourown backyard!

e Purdue Varsity Glee Club returns to Florida and willoffer two performances here. ese concerts typically sell out, sobe sure to get your tickets early! We also welcome Seraph Brassto our series. is all female professional brass ensemble toursthe world, impressing audiences with their musicianship andtechnical ability.

As an added convenience this year, you may purchase tickets to our Fine Arts Concert Series online. Go tofpcbonita.org/tickets where you can make a secure purchase. Tickets will be mailed to you or held at the ticket office according to your request.

Fine Arts Series Ticket OfficeMonday-ursday, 9 aM-3:30 PMScott Fox, Ticket Office Manager239-992-3410 or sfox@fpcbonita.org

Located just inside the main entrance of the church.

9751 Bonita Beach Road | Bonita Springs, FL 34135 239 992 3233 | 239 992 7547 Fax

fpcbonita.org

Concert Ticket Office 239-992-3410

First Presbyterian Church presents the Fine Arts Series as afundraising effort for the First Academy of Music. Money raisedhelps fund the financial assistance program at the music school.Students 18 years and younger are eligible to apply; aid is givenon the basis of need. is academy is the only private musicschool in Southwest Florida that offers this kind ofassistance. You can see that this concert series not only bringsgreat classical music to Bonita Springs but also helps to developthe future of excellent music in our community. 

I hope you enjoy the music!

Jeff FauxDirector of SacreD artS, firSt PreSbyterian church, bonita SPringS

e First Academy of Music (FAM) is a ministry of First Presbyterian Church that provideshigh quality musical instruction for students of all ages and levels of skill. Private lessons onindividual instruments are offered as well as group musical experiences for children andadults, with performance opportunities over the course of the program year. Financial assistance is available to qualifying students aged 18 years and younger enrolled in privatelessons at the school. For more information, call the music office at 239-308-1712 or visitfirstacademyofmusic.org.

Find us on facebook at facebook.com/firstacademyofmusic

2017-2018Fine ArtsSeries

Pr e S e N T e d B Y F I r S T Pr e S B Y T e r IA N C H u r C H O F B O N I TA SP r I N G S

Dear Music Lover,e Fine Arts Series at First Presbyterian Church is the centerfor live, classical music performances in Bonita Springs. Wework to attract the best local artists as well as guests fromaround the country to present the finest classical musicpossible. 

Once again this season, the Naples Philharmonic anchorsour series with two concerts. Hearing the Naples “Phil” here inBonita is not only a wonderful opportunity but a greatvalue. Ticket prices are inexpensive, and they are right in ourown backyard!

e Purdue Varsity Glee Club returns to Florida and willoffer two performances here. ese concerts typically sell out, sobe sure to get your tickets early! We also welcome Seraph Brassto our series. is all female professional brass ensemble toursthe world, impressing audiences with their musicianship andtechnical ability.

As an added convenience this year, you may purchase tickets to our Fine Arts Concert Series online. Go tofpcbonita.org/tickets where you can make a secure purchase. Tickets will be mailed to you or held at the ticket office according to your request.

Fine Arts Series Ticket OfficeMonday-ursday, 9 aM-3:30 PMScott Fox, Ticket Office Manager239-992-3410 or sfox@fpcbonita.org

Located just inside the main entrance of the church.

9751 Bonita Beach Road | Bonita Springs, FL 34135 239 992 3233 | 239 992 7547 Fax

fpcbonita.org

Concert Ticket Office 239-992-3410

First Presbyterian Church presents the Fine Arts Series as afundraising effort for the First Academy of Music. Money raisedhelps fund the financial assistance program at the music school.Students 18 years and younger are eligible to apply; aid is givenon the basis of need. is academy is the only private musicschool in Southwest Florida that offers this kind ofassistance. You can see that this concert series not only bringsgreat classical music to Bonita Springs but also helps to developthe future of excellent music in our community. 

I hope you enjoy the music!

Jeff FauxDirector of SacreD artS, firSt PreSbyterian church, bonita SPringS

e First Academy of Music (FAM) is a ministry of First Presbyterian Church that provideshigh quality musical instruction for students of all ages and levels of skill. Private lessons onindividual instruments are offered as well as group musical experiences for children andadults, with performance opportunities over the course of the program year. Financial assistance is available to qualifying students aged 18 years and younger enrolled in privatelessons at the school. For more information, call the music office at 239-308-1712 or visitfirstacademyofmusic.org.

Find us on facebook at facebook.com/firstacademyofmusic

2017-2018Fine ArtsSeries

’17-’18 Fine Arts Series Ticket Order FormNaples Philharmonic“Around Town: Mozart and Wagner”January 18, 2018 (THurSdAY) | 7:30 PM | $35radu Paponiu, conductore Naples Philharmonic brings some of the greatest music everwritten directly to Bonita Springs. don’t miss Mozart, Wagnerand more in these moving, intimate performances. Mozart’sSymphony No. 31 in D major, better known as the Paris Sym-phony, was composed in Paris during a job-hunting sojournwhen Amadeus was 22. Wagner’s Sigfried Idyll, composed as abirthday present to his second wife, was first performed by asmall ensemble on Christmas morning 1870 in Switzerland.György Ligeti’s Romanian Concerto was inspired by childhoodmemories of folk music from the Carpathian Mountains. Q: A Chamber Overture by Bruce edward Miller will also be featured.

Seraph BrassFebruary 1, 2018 (THurSdAY) | 7:30 PM | $10is dynamic brass quintet draws from a roster of America’s topfemale brass musicians. Committed to engaging audiences withtheir innovative music, Seraph Brass presents a diverse body of repertoire that includes original transcriptions, newly commissioned works, and well-known classics. Group membershave performed with such esteemed ensembles as the New YorkPhilharmonic, San Francisco Symphony, the Philadelphia Orchestra, Musicians from Marlboro, the Luzern Music Festivalin Switzerland, the National Symphony, the royal Scottish National Orchestra, daejeon Philharmonic in Korea, and theAuckland Philharmonia in New Zealand. ey hold positions inthe richmond Symphony, the Louisville Orchestra, SarasotaOpera Orchestra, the Artosphere Orchestra, New Chicago Brass,Tennessee Tech university, and the university of Virginia, andhave performed with Adele on her 2016 tour.

Please indicate the number of tickets you would like for each event.

No. tickets Total

Naples Philharmonic January 18, 2018 | 7:30 PM x $35 =

Seraph Brass February 1, 2018 | 7:30 PM x $10 =

Naples Philharmonic February 8, 2018 | 7:30 PM x $35 =

Purdue Varsity Glee Club March 15, 2018 | 2:00 PM x $20 =

| 7:00 PM x $20 =

TOTAL

Tickets will be mailed to the address you provide below.

Mailing name __________________________________________________

Street address _________________________________________________

City ______________________________ State_______ Zip ____________

Phone ____________________________

Pay by check, payable to FIRST PRESBYTERIAN CHURCH

Credit card #______________________________________ Exp.______

CVV Code ______________ Billing Zip Code _______________________

Signature ______________________________________ Date _______

Please detach this completed form and mail with payment to: Concert Ticket Office, First Presbyterian Church, PO Box 2168, Bonita Springs, FL 34133.

Naples Philharmonic“Around Town: Mozart, Schubert, Beethoven and Vaughn”February 8, 2018 (THurSdAY) | 7:30 PM | $35radu Paponiu, conductorJames cochran, chorus directorBeethoven’s Coriolan Overture gets a full symphony treatment. Itwas written in 1807 for Heinrich von Collin’s tragedy based on theancient roman leader Coriolan. Vaughn Williams’ Oboe Concertowill feature principal oboist Judy Christy. is piece was first per-formed by Leon Goossens, for whom it was written, in Liverpool in1944. Schubert’s Mass No. 2 in G Major was composed in less than a week and consists of six movements. Mozart’s Regina Coeli(Queen of heaven) will also be featured. enjoy a special appearanceby the Naples Philharmonic Chorus, directed by James Cochran.

Purdue Varsity Glee ClubMarch 15, 2018 (THurSdAY) | 2:00 & 7:00 PM | $20With integrity, passion and unparalleled showmanship, the men ofthe Purdue Varsity Glee Club have proudly served as ambassadorsof the university with honor and dignity for more than 115 years.is select ensemble has entertained on behalf of Purdue univer-sity for campus, community, state, national and internationalevents, averaging between 50-60 appearances each year. Membersrepresent different backgrounds and hometowns across the coun-try and consistently maintain a high level of academic excellence.under the direction of William Griffel, the Glee Club shares asound all its own through one-of-a-kind arrangements and a versa-tile repertoire which includes gospel, vocal jazz, swing, contempo-rary hits, romantic ballads, classical choral selections, barbershop,folk melodies, patriotic standards, familiar opera choruses, countryand novelty tunes. Specialized groups and outstanding soloists arealso featured.

Paponiu

Seraph

Varsity Glee Club

Brass

PurdueAs an added convenience this year, you may purchase tickets to our Fine ArtsConcert Series online. Go to fpcbonita.org/tickets where you can make a secure purchase.

’17-’18 Fine Arts Series Ticket Order FormNaples Philharmonic“Around Town: Mozart and Wagner”January 18, 2018 (THurSdAY) | 7:30 PM | $35radu Paponiu, conductore Naples Philharmonic brings some of the greatest music everwritten directly to Bonita Springs. don’t miss Mozart, Wagnerand more in these moving, intimate performances. Mozart’sSymphony No. 31 in D major, better known as the Paris Sym-phony, was composed in Paris during a job-hunting sojournwhen Amadeus was 22. Wagner’s Sigfried Idyll, composed as abirthday present to his second wife, was first performed by asmall ensemble on Christmas morning 1870 in Switzerland.György Ligeti’s Romanian Concerto was inspired by childhoodmemories of folk music from the Carpathian Mountains. Q: A Chamber Overture by Bruce edward Miller will also be featured.

Seraph BrassFebruary 1, 2018 (THurSdAY) | 7:30 PM | $10is dynamic brass quintet draws from a roster of America’s topfemale brass musicians. Committed to engaging audiences withtheir innovative music, Seraph Brass presents a diverse body of repertoire that includes original transcriptions, newly commissioned works, and well-known classics. Group membershave performed with such esteemed ensembles as the New YorkPhilharmonic, San Francisco Symphony, the Philadelphia Orchestra, Musicians from Marlboro, the Luzern Music Festivalin Switzerland, the National Symphony, the royal Scottish National Orchestra, daejeon Philharmonic in Korea, and theAuckland Philharmonia in New Zealand. ey hold positions inthe richmond Symphony, the Louisville Orchestra, SarasotaOpera Orchestra, the Artosphere Orchestra, New Chicago Brass,Tennessee Tech university, and the university of Virginia, andhave performed with Adele on her 2016 tour.

Please indicate the number of tickets you would like for each event.

No. tickets Total

Naples Philharmonic January 18, 2018 | 7:30 PM x $35 =

Seraph Brass February 1, 2018 | 7:30 PM x $10 =

Naples Philharmonic February 8, 2018 | 7:30 PM x $35 =

Purdue Varsity Glee Club March 15, 2018 | 2:00 PM x $20 =

| 7:00 PM x $20 =

TOTAL

Tickets will be mailed to the address you provide below.

Mailing name __________________________________________________

Street address _________________________________________________

City ______________________________ State_______ Zip ____________

Phone ____________________________

Pay by check, payable to FIRST PRESBYTERIAN CHURCH

Credit card #______________________________________ Exp.______

CVV Code ______________ Billing Zip Code _______________________

Signature ______________________________________ Date _______

Please detach this completed form and mail with payment to: Concert Ticket Office, First Presbyterian Church, PO Box 2168, Bonita Springs, FL 34133.

Naples Philharmonic“Around Town: Mozart, Schubert, Beethoven and Vaughn”February 8, 2018 (THurSdAY) | 7:30 PM | $35radu Paponiu, conductorJames cochran, chorus directorBeethoven’s Coriolan Overture gets a full symphony treatment. Itwas written in 1807 for Heinrich von Collin’s tragedy based on theancient roman leader Coriolan. Vaughn Williams’ Oboe Concertowill feature principal oboist Judy Christy. is piece was first per-formed by Leon Goossens, for whom it was written, in Liverpool in1944. Schubert’s Mass No. 2 in G Major was composed in less than a week and consists of six movements. Mozart’s Regina Coeli(Queen of heaven) will also be featured. enjoy a special appearanceby the Naples Philharmonic Chorus, directed by James Cochran.

Purdue Varsity Glee ClubMarch 15, 2018 (THurSdAY) | 2:00 & 7:00 PM | $20With integrity, passion and unparalleled showmanship, the men ofthe Purdue Varsity Glee Club have proudly served as ambassadorsof the university with honor and dignity for more than 115 years.is select ensemble has entertained on behalf of Purdue univer-sity for campus, community, state, national and internationalevents, averaging between 50-60 appearances each year. Membersrepresent different backgrounds and hometowns across the coun-try and consistently maintain a high level of academic excellence.under the direction of William Griffel, the Glee Club shares asound all its own through one-of-a-kind arrangements and a versa-tile repertoire which includes gospel, vocal jazz, swing, contempo-rary hits, romantic ballads, classical choral selections, barbershop,folk melodies, patriotic standards, familiar opera choruses, countryand novelty tunes. Specialized groups and outstanding soloists arealso featured.

Paponiu

Seraph

Varsity Glee Club

Brass

PurdueAs an added convenience this year, you may purchase tickets to our Fine ArtsConcert Series online. Go to fpcbonita.org/tickets where you can make a secure purchase.