Linda Chatterton, flutist from Minneapolis and pianist, Dr. Rex Woods, Vice Director of the University of Arizona School of Music, display their exceptional talents in concert Sunday, April 18, 2:30pm.

 In addition to her concert schedule, Ms. Chatterton also is highly regarded for her insightful master classes, and serves as a mentor to music students at the University of Minnesota’s College of Liberal Arts.  Ms. Chatterton often can be heard giving her motivational presentation “It Sounded Better at Home!’ based on her extensive work on the psychology of optimum performance.  “It Sounded Better at Home!” will be released as a book in 2010.  Her mastery of the instrument and her charming presentation have earned critical acclaim and appreciation described in flowery detail, but also more simply as illustrated by one commenting “I was not a flute enthusiast until I heard Linda.  She changed my mind completely.”  Another noted, “ the picture of professionalism – and that was before we heard a note.”  

 Dr. Woods, has performed throughout the world but is best known to regional audiences for his frequent artistic performances as both a soloist and chamber musician. He has been heard in concerto performances with the Tucson Symphony Orchestra, the Catalina Chamber Orchestra and the University of Arizona Symphony Orchestra, and is a member of The Bruch Trio.  Since 1988, he has taught at the University of Arizona.

 A free will offering will be taken.

 Vista is located two tenths mile south of Golder Rd. then west off Oracle.

 www.vistaumc.com  825-1985

March NewsletterEchoes March 2010

 It’s time to get nostalgic and turn back to those good ol’ happy days of the 50’s.  Our youth group is inviting everyone to mark the date of Sun. Mar. 7th, 4 – 6 pm.   This festive fundraiser, “The Big Bopper” will be a 50’s Diner and Sock Hop where participants are encouraged to dress the part, enjoy the food, the entertainment and a few competitions as well.  We hope you will join the fun, while helping to support our youth’s summer mission project.  Don’t worry, you won’t have to dance…unless you want to!  Rock around the clock!  Tickets are on sale now.   Contact the church to RSVP your tickets.

It’s that time of year on Rodeo Weekend, where we invite you to dress in western or pioneer regalia to church services to remind us of our heritage in the southwest.  On Sunday, February 28th right after both morning services (usually around 12:15 pm), we will gather together for a BBQ, some great fellowship, games for the kids and this year we even plan to have some horseshoe games set up to try your hand. See if you will get a ringer.  Mark that date, dress up and join us for some great fellowship. This is a great Sunday to invite a friend!

A simple meal, with worship that includes the opportunity to receive the sign of the cross in ashes, communion and light a candle to enter the journey of discipleship. Devotional booklets and reminder medallion will be given out.

The Wesley Foundation of U of A will hold a special musical concert! Students from the University of Arizona and Pima Community College will utilize their amazing talents and gifts creating beautiful, uplifting music. Their instruments and voices will inspire you! A love offering will be taken at the end of the concert with all contributions benefitting the Wesley Foundation’s upcoming mission trip.

In May, Wesley students will travel to NewYork City for an emersion experience with homeless through the Youth Service Outreach Project.  Participating in this mission, students will not only have the opportunity to meet and work with the homeless, but also be educated about the many facets around homelessness in America and have the opportunity to hear about ways to alleviate it.  Our own Lauren Lukas who grew up in this church will be participating in this mission experience.

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The second concert of the new concept added to Vista de la Montana’s concert series occurs Sunday, February 21, at 2:30 pm.   Four exceptionally gifted young Tucson area artists will individually perform a variety of compositions.

They follow a most energetic reception of last year’s young performers.  An amazed audience then responded with tremendously enthusiastic appreciation for the talent  and poise of the young artists.  The young performers  to be presented February 2 1 defy description and exhibit the gifts which have earned each, numerous awards  and performances with the Tucson Symphony Orchestra..

Pianists Shelby Yuan, ,and Jinny Huh,  formerly students of Angeline Ng, now study with professor Tannis Gibson at U of A.  Shelby also plays harp with the Tucson Philharmonia Youth Orchestra and violin with the Doolean Middle School Orchestra.  She swims with the El Dorado Aquatics Club and loves painting, reading and math.

Jinny Huh, was born in Korea, began piano at six, and moved to Tucson at the age of eight.  She plays the flute with school and Tucson Philharmonia Youth Orchestras.

Jinny admits to loving to hang out with her friends.

Charlene Kim began violin studies at age four.  She studied with Wendy Sharp at Yale University Music School and presently studies with Steven Moeckel, Concert Master of the Phoenix Symphony Orchestra.  Charlene serves as Concert  Master of Tucson Philharmonia Youth Orchestra.  She has trained for many years as a gymnast.  She is also a skilled painter, winning awards in the 2009 Eighth Congressional  District Art Competition and the 2008 and 2009  Duck Stamp Competitions.  Her summer activities have included violin studies at the Johns Hopkins University  Center for Talented Youth.  Miss Kim is considering college studies in medicine or the sciences.  

Nicholas Mariscal, seventeen-year-old University High School senior, enjoys a passion for playing and composing classical music.  He confesses to reluctantly agreeing, at age nine, to enroll in a keyboard class offered at his after school program.  That program began his music career.  Nicholas plays piano and cello and writes music for orchestra.  He has won many awards and placed first in division 11 of the Tucson Symphony Young artist competition.  Last summer Nicholas attended the Interlochen center for the Arts in Michigan where he was awarded the Emerson scholarship in recognition of his achievement in cello performance.  His compositions have been performed on numerous occasions by the Tucson Symphony.

Among the compositions the audience will enjoy are those by composers Camille Siant-Saens, Edouard Lalo, Shostakovich, Beethoven, Chopin, Moszkowski,  Ravel  and  Liszt.

 A free will offering will be taken.

 Vista de la Montana is located two-thirds mile So.  of Golder Rd. then West off Oracle.  www.vistaumc.com    825-1985