Thanks so much to everyone that participated and attended the concert! To watch click HERE.
SUN DEC 15 – at 8:30 and 10:00 AM – Everyone is invited to “A Concert of Hope, Peace, Joy & Love”. Arrive early -OR- come to the first service for the best seats! This musical service will feature the Roser Cantata Choir, Chamber Orchestra and the Roser Youth Performing Arts (RYPA) Choir.
The Roser Sanctuary is beautifully decorated for Christmas, and the light from the stained glass windows plays over the pews, setting the stage for the performance. Concert of Hope, Peace, Joy and Love is a compilation of favorite Christmas Carols sung by the congregation and pieces by the Cantata Choir, Roser Youth Performing Arts Choir and the Chamber Orchestra and narrations by Beth Bernet that emphasize the Prayers of Hope, Peace, Joy and Love.
A Concert of Hope, Peace, Joy & Love is directed and compiled by Mr. Craig Ramberger, Director of Music ministries, and assisted by Associate Director of Music ministries, Mr. Brandon Kouri, accompanying the Chamber Orchestra and Cantata Choir.
There are 26 singers, an 11 instrumentalists, 14 RYPA youth age 5 to age 14 and a narrator!
The Chamber Orchestra consists of the following players:
Michael Turkell, Violin 1
Laura Jensen Jennings, Violin 2
Nathan Frantz, Viola
Marcus Anderson, Cello
Tanner Stephens, Double Bass
Mary Deur, Flute
Daniel Parette, Clarinet
Shane Wedel, Oboe
Melody Rapier, Harp
Scott Blum, Percussion
Dorothy Blum, Mallet Percussion
ABOUT THE DIRECTOR…
Craig Ramberger is the Director of Music Ministries at Roser Church, Anna Maria, FL. He earned a B.S. degree in Music Ed. with an emphasis in voice from Messiah University in Grantham, PA, and a Master of Music degree in Choral Conducting from the Colorado State University in Ft. Collins, CO. He is a member of Pi Kappa Lambda, the National Music Honor Society; and is also a board member with the Sarasota-Manatee Chapter of the American Guild of Organists, and is a member of the Handbell Musicians of America and the Choristers Guild.
Roser Church is located near the Anna Maria City Pier at 512 Pine Avenue. Bring the family and enjoy the day on beautiful Anna Maria Island. For more information call the church office at 941-778-0414, go to roserchurch.com or find us on Facebook @roserchurch.
Photos from the 2023 Christmas Cantata – Sing Christmas!
