St. Tim's Discovers presents Deux Saisons
To: Local Media
From: Karen Smith, Chair- St. Tim’s Discovers Music Series
Re: December 10, 2023 Concert
For: Immediate Release
Karen Smith: [email protected] 419.260.6226
St. Tim’s Discovers, a music recital series based at St. Timothy’s Episcopal Church in Perrysburg, continues the 2023-24 season by presenting Deux Saisons, a Bowling Green-based soprano and classical guitar duo. Comprised of spouses Keri Lee Pierson and Dr. Christopher Schoelen, the concert is scheduled for Sunday, December 10, 3:00 pm, at the church.
According to the duo, Deux Saisons (French for “Two Seasons”) is a modern take on a classic duo form. Although they perform music from the Renaissance through modern day, the couple’s debut Discovers concert will focus on music of the holiday season, featuring carols from their album Winter’s Light. Audiences will enjoy traditional English, French, German and Welsh carols including “The Holly and the Ivy”, “Silent Night”, “God Rest Ye Merry Gentlemen”, “Deck the Halls”, “Bring a Torch, Jeannette, Isabelle” and “Greensleeves”.
Dr. Schoelen, an award-winning classical guitarist, has studied performance and composition at the New England Conservatory and the University of South Carolina, as well as traveling to Spain to study the Spanish guitar traditions. For the Discovers concert, he will include traditional Spanish carols, including “El Noi de la Mare” (The Mother of the Child). Dr. Schoelen is the arranger of the selections on the recital, as well as the arranger for the album. Throughout his career, he has performed in prestigious venues such as Carnegie Hall and has recorded solo guitar albums.
Keri Lee Pierson is currently a Doctor of Musical Arts student at the College of Musical Arts at BGSU. A classically trained soprano, music educator and contemporary musician, Ms. Pierson has extensive experience in creating performances for school and community audiences. During the pandemic, she produced virtual concerts for voice and guitar. Keri Lee is serving as a soprano soloist for the choir of St. Timothy’s Episcopal church.
Winter’s Light, the album which was the inspiration for this performance, will be available for purchase after the concert. At a cost of $15.00, cash, check or card will all be accepted by the artists.
For the December 10 event, doors open at 2:30 PM. St. Timothy Episcopal church is located at 871 East Boundary, Perrysburg. The facility is fully accessible and offers ample parking. St. Tim’s Discovers, a program administered by the new Timothy’s Perrysburg Foundation, is a series is dedicated to bringing classical music to communities throughout Northwest Ohio. The recitals are offered free of charge; donations are accepted at all events. Patron information will be available at the concert. There will be two more St. Tim’s Discovers events this season, Toledo native Dr. Anthony Pattin, pianist, March 3, 2024 and Sara Ebright & Friends, vocal recital June 9, 2024. All programs are free and open to the public, scheduled on Sunday afternoons at 3:00 pm. Information on upcoming events in the series is available at www.saint-timothy.net.
Press Release Contact Name: Karen Smith
Press Release Contact Email:[email protected]
Press Release Contact Phone:419-260-6226
Organization Name:St. Tim's Discovers affiliated with Timothy's Perrysburg Foundation
Website or Link:saint-timothy.net
Organization Address / City / State:P.O.Box 1025, Perrysburg, OH 43552-1025