Special Music Events
A Joyful Noise
The Psalmist declares "Make a Joyful Noise!" (Psalm 100) Pine Ridge's Music Events seek to share God's gifts of music with everyone and exist to promote and nourish the performing arts in our community. We seek to provide uplifting and inspiring musical offerings while sharing outstanding ensembles and talent for our congregation and community to enjoy. All are welcome!
Adam Swanson | Ragtime Piano
Saturday, February 8th 7:00pm
We welcome back Adam Swanson, one of the world’s foremost pianists and historians of vintage American popular music, including ragtime, early jazz, the Great American Songbook, and more. Adam Swanson is the only four-time World Champion Old-Time Piano Player! Adam has performed around the world, inlcuding Carnegie Hall, the Kennedy Center, Hungary, Switzerland, Australia and More... For more information on Adam Swanson visit his website https://www.adamgswanson.com/
NSO: Brass & Friends
Saturday, February 22nd at 7:30pm
The Northland Symphony Orchestra invites you to their free winter concert featuring an engaging program that showcases the brilliance of brass instruments. The program includes Saint-Saëns’ Romance, Larsson’s Concertina for Trombone, Hovhaness’ Prayer of St. Gregory, and Baadsvik’s lively Tango. Each piece highlights the unique character and versatility of brass music in collaboration with the orchestra. Come enjoy an evening of wonderful music in a welcoming setting, no tickets required. Learn more about Northland Symphony here: https://www.northlandsymphony.org/
The Philharmonia of Greater Kansas City
Sunday, March 9th 4:00pm
The Philharmonia of Greater Kansas City is devoted to performing a wide range of symphonic and pops music. Get up close and personal with instruments of the orchestra. This concert will feature a Instrument petting zoo with instruments for children to pick up, play, and listen to musicians give demonstrations. Enjoy music of Hebrides Overture, Mendelssohn 1812 Overture, Tchaikovsky. Prelude to the Afternoon of a Faun, Debussy Tango Suite. For children of all ages - including adults! To learn more about The Philharmonia of Greater Kansas City visit their website http://www.kcphilharmonia.org/
Ilace Mears and David Wilson
Saturday, March 15th 7:00pm
From Ozark, Missouri we welcome Ilace Mears and David Wilson to our beautiful sanctuary to showcase the versatility of 80+ strings on dulcimers (both kinds), fiddle, and mandolin. Both are frequently seen and heard at dulcimer and music festivals throughout a wide swath of the country. Since 2014, they’ve been building a genre-spanning repertoire from Bach to Bluegrass to Broadway to originals that will touch your heart or your dancing feet (or both).
MAPAA | Youth Competition Winners
Saturday, March 22nd at 7:00pm
Come witness the extraordinary young talent of our last three competition winners. Violinist Aaron Tseng and Saxophonist Jonathan Nickell will be joined by the 2024 Piano Competition Winner in a concert you will not want to miss. Learn more about MAPAA here: https://www.mapaa.org/
Stay Tuned for Details on Future Events!
Sunday, April 6th @ 7:00pm - Joel Gordon Jazz Ensemble
Sunday, April 26th @ 2:00pm - KC Music Academy Recital
Saturday, May. 3rd @ 7:00pm - MAPAA Vocal Acrobatics
Sunday, May 4th @ 4:00pm -Philharmonia of Greater KC
Saturday, June 7th @7:00pm - Rezound
Sunday, June 15th @7:00pm - Gabi Griggs Recital