The Garden, written by Michael McLean and Bryce Neubert, is an allegorical oratorio of Gethsemane. According to Deseret Book, "The Garden is a musical tribute to Jesus Christ that focuses on his great love and the far-reaching consequences of this atoning sacrifice... a stirring reminder of what took place in Gethsemane and of the debt of gratitude all creation owes to the Redeemer of the World."
This unique musical production will be performed at the Washington D.C. Temple Visitors' Center this coming Easter weekend April 7th & 8th, by multi-talented Young Single Adults from the DC area, and will be under the direction of composer and singer-songwriter Perla Antoniak.
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All YSA's (and mid-singles) in the area are welcome to participate. This is a great opportunity for those who love to sing to share your testimony of the Savior through music. The production is 70 minutes long with a cast made up of a choir, 8 soloists, and a narrator. All levels of experience are welcome. There is no need to audition to sing in the choir, just show up to practice. If you would like a solo part, please come audition.
AUDITIONS:
Saturday, February 18th from 10:00am - 2:00pm
Chevy Chase Chapel
5460 Western Ave. Chevy Chase Maryland 20815
*Friendship Heights Metro Stop
Come any time during the 4 hour block ready to sing a verse of the hymn of your choice a capella. We will then explore some of the solo parts together. If chosen for a part you will be given a book and practice CD and will be on your own to learn the music. You will meet together with the director as well as with other soloists/choir as the performance date gets closer.
If you can not make it Saturday, please send an email to TheGardenDC@gmail.com
CHOIR PRACTICE:
Thursday nights starting February 23rd - April 5th from 8:00-9:30 pmChevy Chase Chapel
5460 Western Ave. Chevy Chase Maryland 20815
*Friendship Heights Metro Stop
All are welcome to attend choir. There is no experience necessary. Choir members are required to attend a minimum of 2 practices. Come join us and make some new friends.
More info on The Garden can be found at: Deseret Book
If you would like to be added to The Garden email list send an email to: TheGardenDC@gmail.com
Looking forward to working with you all!
Perla Antoniak, Director
TheGardenDC@gmail.com
www.TheGardenDC.blogspot.com
do you know if any further productions of The Garden will be done. I just moved to Tennessee (from NM) and would love to see this live.
ReplyDeleteThank you so much for reaching out. Currently there are no plans for a production of The Garden at the DC Temple Visitors' Center. There has been, however, some buzz about the community wanting another performance in the near future. If anything comes to fruition we will publicize it here and through the Visitors' Center. Also, often times smaller groups perform the music in the spring around Easter if you keep an eye out for those. Thank you for the shout out and we will add you to the list of inquiring supporters!
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