Concert Series 2008-2009

a Concert Series season

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Patron Reserved Season Ticket $250 Seating preference: None Main Floor Balcony Special needs: None Wheelchair Access Aisle No Stairs

The Patriotic Concert 2009 Memorial Ceremony

John Weaver Organ Concert

Gala Concert 2009 Festival Chorus and Coral Ridge Concert Choir

The Many Moods of Christmas

Pops Concert 2009 Jude Parry performing "Peter and the Wolf" (Sun 15 Jul ’07)

The Artie Shaw Orchestra

Ken Davis & Jadon Lavik Benefit Concert Jadon Lavik, Singer/Songwriter

An Evening with the Wilson Family John and Lisa Wilson

An Evening with the Wilson Family Ryan on solo guitar

Steve Green in Concert

Sandi Patty in Concert

Sylvia McNair in Concert

Handel’s Messiah 2008

The Patriotic Concert 2009

The Many Moods of Christmas

Samuel Metzger Organ Concert

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O ORDER TICKETS ONLINE:

1. Patron Tickets (Season Reserved Seats): See orange box to the right.

2. Individual Concert Tickets: Scroll down to the concert of your choice in the “Coming Up” Box at the right side of the page and click on the name. It will bring you to the page that tells about that particular concert. Order in the orange box on that page.

For many centuries, the church was the center of art and culture. It is the mission of the Coral Ridge Presbyterian Church Concert Series to reinstate this tradition and bring to the community the finest of music and performance, pursuing the motto Excellence in all things and all things to God’s glory. Our concerts are designed to edify and enrich all listeners, bringing a greater awareness of God’s love through His gift of music.

A word from John L. Wilson, Director, Music Ministries

We welcome you to the 2008-2009 Concert Series here at Coral Ridge Presbyterian Church. We are excited about this new season, with many thrilling concerts by incredibly gifted performers! Music is a wonderful gift from God, and we want to use that gift to bring joy to your heart as well as inspiration to your soul.

As in past years, we have wonderful pre-concert dinners, where you can enjoy delicious food and fabulous entertainment at the same location! Become a Concert Series Patron and enjoy the special benefits of priority parking and seating plus much, much more!

The language of music has always been an ambassador to the world, and we are gratified with the reputation our Concert Series enjoys for presenting high quality and affordable programs, all to the Glory of God! We appreciate your support of the Coral Ridge Concert Series through the years. I will personally look forward to seeing you at the concerts!

Acknowledgments

• Dr. John L. Wilson, Director of Music Ministries
• CJ Baik, Concert Series Manager
• Barbara Mayor, Ticket Sales Associate
• Carol Wilson, Concert Series Consultant
• Bill Runde, Commercial Printers
• Carolyn McVeigh, Graphic Design
• Skip Sigh, Photography
• Beverly Atkinson, Decorations
• Joel Haywood, Stage Manager
• Bob Hansen, Head Usher and Ushers
• The Arnolds, Zebedee Sound & Lighting
• CRPC Facilities Department
• CRPC Deacons, Parking Assistants

Dr. D. James Kennedy

“Excellence in all things and all things to God’s Glory,” is the motto of Coral Ridge Presbyterian Church. Dr. D. James Kennedy, our founding pastor, encouraged the Music Committee to adopt this motto for the Concert Series in its premiere 1972-1973 season. We joyfully dedicate our 2008-2009 Concert Series to the memory of Dr. D. James Kennedy for his inspiration, encouragement, and advocacy over the past thirty-six concert seasons.

Dr. Kennedy firmly believed that by building a series that followed these ideals, we would not only minister to our congregation but would provide quality outreach to our community and provide a forum for Christian artists. We have tried to keep these goals in the forefront as we schedule each new season. Our main purpose since its conception has been that of outreach from the church to the community. In order to have the widest appeal in the community, the Concert Series has had an eclectic series of classical, pops, and sacred/gospel concerts offering a variety in programming to appeal to different musical tastes and various age groups.

Dr. and Mrs. Kennedy have been our greatest encouragers and supporters over the years. Dr. Kennedy was involved in many of the decisions regarding the concert series, especially in the formative years. He took an interest in each concert, always available to meet each artist and pray with them prior to the concert as well as giving the invocation and benediction at each concert. He participated many times in the concerts as the narrator and always honored our guest artists by taking the time to attend the reception following each concert. We are pleased to dedicate our 2008-2009 Concert Series to the memory of Dr. D. James Kennedy for his total advocacy and inspiration over the past thirty-six concert seasons. “To God Be The Glory!”

Become a Concert Series Patron

Patron seats are available now!

A reserved season seat offers you:

• Priority seating, season after season upon renewal
• Your tickets arrive by mail; no waiting in line
• “Patrons Only” priority parking
• Recognition in each concert program
• Tax deduction for unused tickets (contact office for details)
• Ticket exchange privileges: You may exchange your tickets for another performance of the same concert
• Specials throughout the year

Cost is only $250 per person! Call the Concert Series Office at 954.491.1103 or (out of area) 800.987.9818 for more information regarding purchase of patron tickets.

Pre-Concert Lunches & Dinners

An unforgettable time of wonderful food and music

For your convenience, delicious three-course lunches/dinners will be served in the Kennedy Fellowship Hall prior to the concerts. The meals are $15.00. Tickets must be purchased by Monday, the week of the concert you wish to attend.

Dinners are served at 6pm. Lunches are served at 12:30pm.

The advantages to you are convenience, an opportunity to make new friends, and early parking. Tickets for pre-concert meals can be designated on the order form when you select your tickets. Enjoy fine food, and great fellowship followed by spectacular music! Meal tickets are not refundable unless 7-day advance notice is given.

Ticket Sales & Tips

When a concert has more than one performance, our patron season subscribers attend the Friday performance. These same patron season subscribers are be given tickets for the evening performance rather than the matinees for Saturday unless otherwise indicated by the patron. If the patron chooses to select the alternate performance, better seats are usually available.

Individual Tickets

Tickets may be purchased in these ways:

1) By Mail: Complete the attached order form and mail with your check or money order made payable to Coral Ridge Presbyterian Church, or include your Discover, MasterCard, or Visa number and expiration date to:

Coral Ridge Concert Series
5555 North Federal Highway
Ft. Lauderdale, Florida 33308

Your tickets will be mailed to you before the concert if time allows; please include a $3.00 shipping and handling fee with your order. Otherwise you may pick up your tickets at the box office window any time prior to the concert during the week, or one hour prior to the performance of the stated concert.

2) By Phone: Call 954.491.1103 to charge your tickets to your credit card (Discover, MasterCard, or Visa).

3) In Person: Visit our office Monday-Friday, 10am-4pm and select your seat location from our seating chart. We are located in the southwest corridor of the sanctuary building. Enter from the parking lot behind the church.

Gift Certificates

Have those “hard-to-buy-for” friends? A gift certificate for either the Concert Series or the bookstore might be the ideal gift.

The certificates are available for purchase during Concert Series office hours. Your friends can then choose what they want to see, hear, and/or read.

For Your Information

• Individual ticket sales begin Monday, September 8th, 2008.
• Tickets are not refundable. In emergencies, an exchange (at $2 per ticket) can be made. Tickets must be returned to the Concert Series Office 24 hours prior to performance.
• Doors open one hour prior to concert.
• All seats are reserved by section, row, and seat number.
• Additional parking is available on the Westminster Academy athletic field (corner of NE 56th St. and N. Federal Highway).
• All programs, dates, and artists are subject to change.
• Meals served prior to concerts are hosted by our youth choir to raise funds for their summer concert tour.
• All meals are served in Kennedy Fellowship Hall.
• Meal tickets must be purchased by the Monday prior to the concert. Meal tickets are not refundable unless a 7-day advance notice is given.
• Limited areas are designated for wheelchairs (please indicate when placing your order).
• Flash photography and video/sound taping are prohibited.
• Concert Series tickets make great gifts. Gift certificates are available from the ticket office.
• Organized group discounts for 15 or more are available.
• Nursery facilities are not available during concerts. Bringing small children and babies is discouraged.
• Student tickets are for people ages 18 years and under.

Hours: Monday-Friday, 10am-4pm
Phone: 954.491.1103 or (out of area) 800.987.9818
Fax: 954.491.7374
Email: bmayor@crpc.org