Music at North Chapel
Upcoming Concerts in the Sanctuary
The Chamber Music Series Continues at North Chapel
Here is the schedule for 2025!
1. April 13 Visha Nguyen Voskresenskii (piano)
2. May 4 Carol Ou (cello) and Yu-Mei Wei (piano)
3. June 15 Olga Vinokur (piano)
4. September 21 Liana Branscome and Sami Merdinian (violins)
5. October 19 Champlain Piano Trio
6. November 16 Aristo Sham (piano)
Admission is free, but donations are appreciated.
We are always looking for new musicians to provide music for the Sunday services, especially in the summer. If this is something you'd like to do, please email Diane Mellinger, Music Director at vermontdianem@aol.com .
Music plays an important role in the North Chapel. Our talented choir is led by Music Coordinator Diane Mellinger. In addition, Sunday morning service sometimes finds one or more local or professional musicians performing with, or substituting for, the choir.
The North Chapel sanctuary is an inviting musical venue with wonderful acoustics. Many classical music performances occur here throughout the year.
We have a vibrant choir that you can enjoy during many of our online Sunday Services. Here is a link to our YouTube channel.
Choir
The North Chapel has a very vibrant choir that provides music for most Sundays .
The group is fun and caring, and all experience levels are welcome with no audition.
During this time of online services, we are rehearsing via Zoom every Wednesday night from 7:00-8:00 PM.
Music in our Sanctuary
North Chapel Classical Music Series
We are excited to announce the next concert of the North Chapel Chamber Music Series.
The concert will be held on Sunday, September 17th at 2 PM in the sanctuary.
Internationally known American pianist Victor Rosenbaum will perform piano music of Franz Schubert (1797-1828).
Commemorating the 195th Anniversary of Schubert’s Death
Six Moments Musicaux (D. 780) & Sonata in A Major (D. 959)
Admission Free ---- Donations Welcome
There will be a reception in the social hall after the concert.
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Two more autumn concerts on Sundays at 2 pm in the 2023 North Chapel Chamber Music Series:
October 15 – Trio Gaia (the resident trio at the New England Conservatory)
November 12 – Cello and Piano Duo (Hyun-ji Kwon and Xiaopei Xu)
Thayer Organ
Since 1956 our organ has been nationally known by organ enthusiasts as unique for its bright sound and musical flexibility.
It is very unusual that an organ built in 1875 should be so strident.
How does one explain this organ and why is it in Woodstock?
Music By The River Update - 2021
The concerts held on the back lawn of North Chapel have been enjoyed by the whole community.
These free events were offered through a partnership with Pentangle Council on the Arts.
In the future these concerts will be at the East End Park.
Here is the note from Alita, Director of Pentangle:
Friends:
Our Board of Trustees met and decided that we need to move Music By the River to the East End Park (should our permit be approved by the trustees) for the following reasons:
More space for folks to spread out and for kids to run around and not interrupt the program.
Accessibility for folks with mobility issues.
Sound complaints from River Street. We are hopeful the roster will appeal to younger families especially if they can roam around and not feel boxed in with the kiddos.
Additionally, it supports this wonderful public space that so many volunteers have struggled to make a reality. This in NO way is a reflection on our working relationship and positive good will we have with the folks at the North Chapel.
I have no reason to think we will have issues with permit approval but will let you know so you can free up those dates.
With gratitude,
Alita
Contact us.
North Universalist Chapel Society 7 Church Street, Woodstock VT 05091 Directions/Map
Minister: Rev. Dr. Leon Dunkley can be reached by calling or texting 802-369-5104.
Music Director: Diane Mellinger can be reached at 802-234-6619 or vermontdianem@aol.com
Administrative Assistant: Joanne Boyle can be reached at 802-369-9838 or office@northchapelvt.org