A six piece orchestra playing at Erdman Chapel of Church in the Forest, Mary Wiltse photo Our church features an inspiring “Concertino” each Sunday, with guest artists from near and far. They include:
  • sopranos: Judith Dickison, Katherine Edison, Layne Littlepage, Karen Neal, Melina Pyron, Nancy Williams;
  • mezzo-sopranos: Andrea Jordan, Carmen Martin;
  • tenors: David Gordon, Jos Milton, Scott Whitaker;
  • bass-baritones: Robert Armstead, Dashon Burton, Reg Huston, David Newman, Thomas Paul;
  • violinists: Jenny Bifano, David Dally, Edwin Huizinga;
  • cellists: William Skeen, Nancy Skye; Jalisco harpist William Faulkner;
  • vocal ensembles: I Cantori di Carmel, Pacific Boychoir Academy, Choral Society of the Monterey Peninsula, Smiles!, RLS Chamber Singers
  • flutists: Julie McKenzie, Kenny Stahl;
  • trumpets: Kevin Jordan, Brian Neal; saxophonist Paul Contos;
  • instrumental ensembles: The Dixie Syncopators, Heartstrings (Celtic Band), The Lost Boys (Country Western Band), The Wildcoast Brass Quintet, and the Monterey String Quartet.
Our Sunday Concertino series is for meditation, education and pleasure. It has been called by David Gordon (internationally known tenor and one of our musical guests), “One of the best concert series on the Peninsula, because (1) they are very high quality, and (b) they’re short.” He forgot “free.” Never mind! It’s a beautiful preamble to worship and the new week. Our programming is primarily classical, but we are eclectic and omnivorous (except for rap). We also host other concerts throughout the year, especially during the Carmel Bach Festival. Check our schedule for updated information.