The mission of the Saint Patrick Music for Charity Series is two-fold; First, to provide outstanding musical performances to the Cumberland County community admission free Second, to heighten the awareness of and raise funds for local charities through the performing arts.
In order to achieve these goals, the series aims to offer 3 or 4 concerts each season entirely free of charge to the public.  These concerts are open not just to the parish but to the wider Fayetteville community.  At each concert, the benefiting charity is invited to have a display in the church vestibule and to give a brief presentation about their work. A freewill collection is taken at the doors. The series expenses are funded by the generous donations of the Friends of the Music Series, through grants and through the support of Saint Patrick Catholic Church.
For more information or to make a contribution to our expenses, please contact the music ministry office at (910) 323 2410 ext. 117 or email arogers@stpatnc.org

2007-2008 Proposed Season

ETA3
FRIDAY SEPTEMBER 14, 2007, 7PM

ETA3,is an emerging chamber music groupcreated by American flutist Emily Thomas, Japanese pianist Tomoko Nakayama, and Russian clarinetist Alexey Gorokholinskiy. Named after a luminous and spectacular star-forming Nebula in our galaxy, ETA3strives to connect and communicate the intellectual, emotional, and positive elements of modern life through music.  The musiciansincrease and expand relationships between performers, composers, and audience members by arranging their own pieces, collaborating with composers, and by interacting with the audience.  Performing in a variety of venues, ranging from educational outreach to traditional concert settings, theyeducate and expose a diversity of audiences to classical music.  ETA3 explores a combination of chamber and solo literature forming a virtuosic, colorful, and exhilarating concert experience.  www.eta3.org

The NEWMAN SINGERS
SATURDAY JANUARY 5, 2008, 8PM

The Newman Singers is a liturgical & concert group from the Newman Catholic Student Center in Iowa City, Iowa. Throughout the past fifteen years the Newman Singers have led congregations and audiences across the country in worship, inspired them in concert, and enriched the faith life of all they have ministered to with their music. They have appeared at churches, schools, and conventions, presenting concerts, giving workshops on liturgical music, youth ministry and youth choirs, and leading congregations in liturgy. Their ten recorded collections of liturgical music, written by their founder and director, Joe Mattingly, are used in parishes, schools and institutions throughout the country. Their mission is to spread the gospel with spirit and music. In the words of those who have heard them, "The Newman Singers presentations are an experience that touches people to their very souls." www.newmansingers.com

FROM BRITAIN TO BRITTEN:
ANNE ROGERS – SOPRANO, STEPHAN BARNICLE – BASS,
FRIDAY APRIL 18, 2008, 7PM

A recital by the music ministry staff and Cantate Chamber Choir to include Britten’s Missa Brevis. Details to be announced.