Dr. Polidi played the Marimba and was accompanied by Dr. Schmidt on piano. The hour long program was unusual for the instrument used, the Marimba. It was a soothing and refreshing program . Following the program light refreshments were enjoyed in Friendship Hall.

It was a slightly damp day on Sunday afternoon at 4pm as the monthly conser series program started. But, it was a nice turnout considering the weather of about 45 people for the program to honor the Birthday this month of Wolfgang A. Mozart.

St. Jacobi was honored with the very skilled Dr. Polidi on Violin. Dr. Polidi has played with many of the finest Orchestras in the world. In addition to his participation in the pieces by Mozart we were honored to hear works by a composer who perished in the holocost. A project close to the heart of Dr. Polidi. Making it all the more enjoyable was the wonderful accompanyment by Dr. Thomas Schmidt on Piano. Dr. Schmidt is currently Director of Music at St. Peters Lutheran Church at Citicorp Center in Manhattan.

Pastor Boby Lewis the Director and conductor of the program had the Choir offer a total of ten pieces that had both Solo and Choir presentations. From the serious to the enthusiastic, the contemplative to the uplifting the Choir showed their range of skills and enthusiasm in a wonderfully warm concert.

All those present went home filled with warmth on a somewhat cold evening. We appreciate the efforts and are thankful for the commitment they brought. St. Jacobi is looking forward to hearing them again here at S. Jacobi in the future.

The HS Quartet is made up of Harold Stelter on Drums, Pete Levin on Keyboards, Ron McClure on Bass and Bill Kinslow on Sax. All are accomplished musicians who have played with many of the very well known individuals and groups such as Bloood, Sweat & Tears, Barry White, Tony Bennett and Paul Simon.

One comes to expect cold weather when one hears there is to be a performance of portions of George Frederick Handel's "the Messiah". But we licke to do things differently. So we also offer it in June. A week or so earlier and it would have felf appropriate. But, this didn't matter to the dozen and a half volunteering comrising this edition of the Community Chorus.

With Dr. Thomas Schmidt on the Organ this time and Nelly Vulsic as Conductor another wonderful set of selections from the Oratorio was presented. The volunteers showed how they thoroughly enjoy performing the music. The audience was once again very appreciative of the efforts. St. Jacobi's Nave was filled with the beautiful singing for a late Sunday afternoon recital.

Ms. Terry was on the Baroque Cello and Ms Fox was on the Theorbo. Their program on the warm Spring day included pieces by Domenico Gabrieli, G.F. Handel, Antonio Vivaldi, G.B. Vitali, Giroiamo Kapsberger, Alessandro Piccinini and Diego Ortiz.

Both artists made full use of their instruments with a more bueatiful program. On such a wonderful spring day it was a wonderful afternoon for those in attendance. Thins was followed by a gathering in Friendship Hall where the community members had ample opportunity to speak with the musiciansss.

The was a wide variety of composers in the nearly dozen and a half pieces performed. There were works by Astor Piazzolla, Varlos Gardel, Jacques Prevert, Claude Debussey and many more. All wonderfully done with power and precision yet warmth and an ecompassing reach.

Billed as a 'Violin Recital' the featured musician was Mr. Edward Polidi. He is a world class violinist who has appeared with many of the top orchestras. In addition he has written about the left hand technique of playing the violin and has taken on the task of showing the world musical works of musician that perished in the holocaust.

But Mr. Polidi in the recital was aided by Dr. Thomas Schmidt on Piano. Dr. Schmidt is the Music Director and Cantor at St. Peters Lutheran Church at Citicorp Center in Manhattan. As well as by Mr. Harold Stelter a percussionist who has played and tour with his own group. And Mr Chis Marols on Bass who talants to fill in with a rich Bass line only enhanced the closing pieces.

The Gospel Choir came with only a portion of their group and that was 30 strong as it was. The Choir was recently back from a tour in Japan and last fall's singing of the National Anthem at the Republican National Convention in Manhattan.

In June and December a number of sections of Handel's famous work is performed by an all volunteer pick-up chorus. Everyone loves to sing this piece of music from individuals to Choir members to professional singers. We were pleased that Dr. Schmidt, Music Director, Organist and Cantor of St. Peter's at Citicorp Center in Manhattan again offered his services as Conductor.

We also thank those volunteering as memberes of the Chorus this December: Sopranos - Marion Palm, Lelia Johnson, Joyce Sorensen, Rosalia Siu, Jenny Mei, Linda Deng, Li Hui Huang, Meng Quing Zen, Mei Mei Chui, Stacy Mosher and Patricia Robinson. Altos - Rev. Mary Chang, Winnie Yiu, Nadine Cordes, Alice Leung, Karen Monsen, Rev. Phyllis James and Lin Shiu Chu. Tenors - Bernie Monseon, Peter Bobrick and Steven Leung. Bases - Len Vretholm, Tin Yuen, Otto Simes and Ronald Robinson.

Ms. Angela Yeung on Cello and Mr. Scott Avenell on French Horn combined to offer a wonderful addition to our continuing series of concerts. They put together a performance that was interesting and entertaining. Mr Avenell was a last minute substitution for a Luter performer who had to bow out due to illness. However, that did not diminish the artistry and skill of the presentation for the 45 plus members of the audience.

Ms. Judith Spokes on violin and Mr. Kang Xia on Cello wowwed those in attendance with a beautiful harmony of insturments in presenting several well known classical pieces, interprettions of Chinese Folk melodies and a suprise to end the concert.

There was a duet by Firllo, a Paganini Rondo, music from Bach as a offering of classical pieses that were just supurb. There were three short pieces of Chinese Folk tunes that were from the Drum Dances known to many classical Chinese artist that were a wonderful light interlude. We were pleasently suprised by the closing duet that was an American classic from the Country Blue Grass vein of America's own style of music, the Orange Blossom Special.

The artists were Mr. Ron McClure, Ms. Midriyo Tanaka and Ms. Masa Asai Bradley in a performance that was well received by the audience. The trio performed a few Jazz standards and several improvisations that moved the 35 to 40 in attendance. Several in the audience were first time listeners and were suprised by the very professional level of the music.

This join in Community Chorus is a pick up group from here in the City. This is not a professional Chorus but rather a Chorus who profess a love of Handel's well known Oratorio. Two dozen volunteers ranging in skill from ' I can barely sing' to professional vocalist. They came to gether just to sing.

Not the smallest audience but a very apreciative one. With many family gatherings we did not expect a big turrnout. We were please with an attendance of thirty however. The DUO MARCHAND did a wonderful performance once again of mostly Sixteenth and Seventeenth Century works for harp and voice.

Ms Wesby, currently earning her Masters of Music in vocal performance at the Manhattan School of Music, started with presentations of the works of W. A. Mozart and Claude DeBussy. After a brief intermissions she continued with works by Felix Mendelssohn, Aaron Copeland, G.C. Menoti, Harold Rome and Harvey Schmidt. Hers is a wonderful talent that is a pleasure to listen to in a fine acoustic setting.

Mr. Liam Wood and Mr. Benjamin Moran were once again wonderful on their acustic guitars. Giving over an hour of primarily Spanish style pieces with a warmth and fullness that kept everyone attuned to the fine music. Music that was written by John Johnnnson, Fernando Sor, Roland Dyens, Enrique Granados and Astor Piazzolla.

Mr. Gregory Eaton, Organist and Music Director at the Church of St. Ann and The Holy Trinity at Clinton & Montague Streets in downtown Brooklyn was at the keyboard for the November Concert. Mr. Eaton had a program of 19th & 20th Century music that was just what a cold day needed. Wonderful artistry evoked an encore by a very appreciative audience.