St. Margaret's Friends of Music is a proud supporter of music in our valley by presenting the best in quality music programming for the desert community.
German organist, Raphael Attila Vogl, began his early musicical study in Passau, Germany. After several years of study in Germany, he moved to NYC and graduated with a Master’s degree in Organ Performance from The Julliard School.
Originally from San Diego, Chelsea Chen is a graduate of The Julliard School, and Yale University Artist Diploma program. Her dynamic playing has taken her to the far corners of the world.
For more than a century, the St. Olaf Choir has set the gold standard for choral singing, performing for millions around the world.
Ireland's most exciting tenor! He recently made his sold-out debut at New York’s Carnegie Hall, and his Irish album debuted at #1 on Billboard’s World Music Charts. He hails from Mullingar, Ireland, and is lead singer with PBS phenomenon Celtic Thunder.
The St. Margaret’s Choir will be joined by readers and organ for this yearly presentation of wonderful music for the season. An annual highlight of the musical season at St. Margaret’s, early arrival is suggested.
Ken Cowan is regarded as one of North America’s finest concert organists and is praised for his artistry, impeccable technique, and imaginative programming.
This traditional service of Christmas through readings and music with the St. Margaret’s Choir, readers, and organist Fred Swann highlights the glory of the season. The organ prelude begins at 6:40 pm. A free-will offering will be received and a donation of canned food to benefit the St. Margaret’s Outreach Center will be appreciated. Come […]
Desert Friends of Music are proud to present Jan Kraybill at St. Margaret's Church. Dr. Kraybill is a musical leader and dynamic speaker, a concert organist, pianist, and harpsichordist; an educator, church musician, and consultant, and an enthusiastic cheerleader for the power of music to change lives for the better.
Chanticleer returns to St. Margaret’s for the seventh time! Chanticleer is known around the world as “an orchestra of voices” for its seamless blend of twelve male voices ranging from soprano to bass and its original interpretations of vocal literature, from Renaissance to jazz and popular genres, as well as contemporary composition.
Desert Friends of Music is pleased to present a true rising star among young classical musicians, Monica Czausz. Monica has quickly made a name for herself as one of the finest young American organists on the scene today.
Making their second performance at St. Margaret’s, Desert Friends of Music welcomes the incredibly talented Southern California Brass Consortium back again for their fine blend of Christmas music new and old, classic and popular. There is nothing quite as exhilarating as the sound of brass and percussion, especially at Christmas time. Featuring a variety of […]
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