THE TUESDAY CONCERT SERIES THE CHURCH OF THE EPIPHANY Since Epiphany was founded in 1842, music has played a vital at Metro Center role in the life of the parish. Today, Epiphany has two fine musical instruments which are frequently used in programs and worship. The Steinway D concert grand piano was a gift to the church in 1984, in memory of parishioner and vestry member Paul Shinkman. The 64-rank, 3,467-pipe Æolian- Skinner pipe organ was installed in 1968 and has recently been restored by the Di Gennaro-Hart Co. It was originally given in memory of Adolf Torovsky, Epiphany’s organist and choirmaster for nearly fifty years.

1317 G Street NW Washington, DC 20005 HOW YOU CAN HELP SUPPORT THE SERIES www.epiphanydc.org The Tuesday Concert Series reaches out to the entire [email protected] metropolitan Washington community. Most of today’s free- Tel: 202-347-2635 will offering goes directly to our performers but a small portion helps to defray the cost of administration, advertising, instrument upkeep and the securing of outstanding performers for this concert series. We ask you to TUESDAY CONCERT SERIES consider a minimum of $10. However, please do consider being a Sponsor of the Tuesday Concert Series at a giving 2014 level that is comfortable for you. Our series is dependent on your generosity. For more information about supporting or underwriting a complete concert, or if you wish to receive a weekly email of the upcoming concert program, please 15 JULY 2014 contact the Rev. Randolph Charles at 202-347-2635 ext. 12 12:10PM or [email protected], or Jeremy Filsell, Director of Music; 202-347-2635 ext. 18 or [email protected]. Please ensure that all cellular phones, pagers, and other electronic devices are turned off before the performance begins. THE EPIPHANY CHOIR The Church of the Epiphany has long been known for the excellence of its choral and organ music and we are currently looking to increase the tenor and bass membership of the choir. The choir is the church’s primary choral ensemble and The United States Army Strings consists of professional section leaders and volunteers. Singing on Sunday mornings each week (September to May) Colonel Thomas H. Palmatier, at the 11:00am Eucharist (10:00am rehearsal), a weekly Leader and Commander rehearsal is held every Thursday evening 7:15-9:15pm at the church. The choir sings at special services and concerts during CSM Mitchell D. Spray, the year and performs a wide range of music. If you or Command Sergeant Major anyone you know enjoys singing and socializing with other like-minded musicians please contact Jeremy Filsell, Director First Lieutenant Silas N. Huff, of Music: 202-347-2635 or [email protected]. Conductor

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PROGRAM Concert Band, an element of The United States Army Band “Pershing’s Own” headquartered at Joint Base Myer - Henderson Nikos Skalkottas (1904-1949) Hall, Fort Myer, Virginia. He earned his Bachelor of Music degree in Five Greek Dances Guitar Performance from Texas State University in San Marcos, and a Master of Arts degree in Music Composition from the University of California at Los Angeles. Additionally, he engaged in post-graduate Josef Suk (1874-1935) studies in Conducting at California State University, Long Beach, the Serenade Trossingen Musikhochschule (Germany), and L’Institute Musicale de Provence-Aubagne (France). 1LT Huff began his Army career as Fritz Kreisler (1875-1962) Associate Conductor and Executive Officer of the U.S. Army Training and Doctrine Command Band at Fort Eustis, Virginia. Prior to Praeludium and Allegro enlistment, he was a civilian conductor of orchestras, opera, and MSG Laura Knutson, violin contemporary music, and has had his own compositions performed across the United States, Europe, and China. Lieutenant Huff’s civilian posts have included Music Director of the Astoria Symphony VIOLIN Orchestra (New York), Music Director of Round Rock Symphony MSG Laura C. Knutson, Greenbelt, MD Orchestra (Texas), USA East Coast Tour Conductor for Moscow SFC Krista M. Smith, Indianapolis, IN Ballet, and Opera Producer at the Manhattan School of Music, and SFC Daniel W. Pierson, Kansas City, MO [Concertmaster today] he has conducted concerts across the USA, France, Germany, Italy, SFC Marlisa D. Woods, Fairfax, VA SSG Annette C. Barger, San Antonio, TX Czech Republic, Bulgaria, and Russia. 1LT Huff is a professional SSG Matthew Evans, State College, PA member of the Conductors Guild, League of American Orchestras, SSG Judith S. Cho, New York, NY and Pi Kappa Lambda National Music Honor Society. After successful SSG Hannah Eldridge, Warrington, PA completion of Basic Combat Training at Fort Jackson, South Carolina, SSG Christina W. Wensel, Evanston, IL and Army Officer Candidate School at Fort Benning, Georgia, 1LT SSG Catherine E. Gerhiser, Savannah, GA Huff was commissioned on 28 July, 2011. He is also a graduate of the SSG Robert E. Martin, Philadelphia, PA Basic Officer Leadership Course at the U.S. Army School of Music, Joint Expeditionary Base Little Creek - Fort Story, Virginia. His VIOLA SFC Holly E. Watters, Dayton, OH military decorations include the National Defense Service Medal, the SSG Timothy C. Zenobia, Altoona, PA Global War on Terror Service Medal, the Army Service Ribbon, the SSG(P) Beth W. Dunkel, Milwaukee, WI Army Achievement Medal, and the Army Commendation Medal. SSG Nicholas Hodges, Mechanicsburg, PA Master Sergeant Laura Knutson, violinist, is a graduate of the CELLO Eastman School of Music and Northern Illinois University, where she SFC Samuel R.J. Swift, Lansing, MI studied with Charles Castleman and Shmuel Ashkenasi. She joined SSG Benjamin R. Wensel, Rochester, NY The U.S. Army Strings in 1990 and has served as Concertmaster of SSG Hrant Parsamian, New York, NY SSG Jessica Sammis, Bethesda, MD The U.S. Army Chamber Orchestra since 2004. She also served as Concertmaster of the Arlington Symphony from 1997 until 2005. She STRING BASS has participated in summer music festivals in Spoleto, Italy, SFC(P) Thomas K. Fowler, Pomona, CA Charleston, SC, and Heidelberg, Germany. MSG Knutson performed as soloist with the National Symphony as the 1983 winner of their The U.S. Army Strings, a premier ensemble of the U.S. Armed Young Soloist Competition. In addition to frequent solo Forces, provide a musical backdrop for many of the country’s most performances and recitals with "Pershing's Own" and The U.S. Army notable events. Their mission is to serve as musical ambassadors for Orchestra, she has been featured as soloist with the Fairfax high-level military and government events at home and abroad, as Symphony, the Arlington Symphony, and the American University well as in concert for public audiences. The elite musicians that Orchestra. She is married to Navy Band trombonist MUSC Jeff comprise this ensemble have been trained at the most prestigious Knutson. They have two children, Alma and Jan, ages 15 and 17. music conservatories and universities in the country. This versatile MSG Knutson enjoys gardening and reading. ensemble performs as The U.S. Army Strolling Strings, mixed chamber ensembles, and The U.S. Army Orchestra. Chamber music TUESDAY CONCERTS FORTHCOMING: is a core element of The U.S. Army Strings’ mission. String quartets provide a backdrop for significant official functions as well as public performances. Duos, trios, quartets, and mixed chamber ensembles 22 July at 12:10PM perform in venues throughout the National Capital region. The U.S. James Rogers, baritone, Andrew Earle Simpson, piano Army Strings join with instrumentalists from other elements of The The mélodies of Fauré, Rachmaninov & Richard Strauss U.S. Army Band “Pershing’s Own” to form The U.S. Army Orchestra. This group performs works from a diverse repertoire at some of the nation’s finest venues, including the John F. Kennedy Center for the 29 July at 12:10PM Performing Arts in Washington, DC, Lincoln Center in New York City, Schola Epiphaniensis the Music Center at Strathmore in Bethesda, Maryland, the Clarice a professional vocal group drawn from Epiphany’s choir, singing Smith Performing Arts Center at Maryland, College Park, and the Bach’s glorious Magnificat BWV 243, one voice per part Rachel M. Schlesinger Concert Hall and Arts Center in Alexandria, Virginia.

First Lieutenant Silas N. Huff, a native of San Antonio, Texas, serves as Associate Conductor and Officer in Charge of The U.S. Army