We’re very excited to open our 2022-23 season on Tuesday September 20th with a new menu, several new ensembles as well as many of our favourites. Unless the government reinstates Covid protocols, the wearing of masks is recommended however not mandated at First United. Pre-registration is no longer required as well.
Special thanks to our lunchroom volunteers under the leadership of Jean Hoffmann and Barb Blain: Judy Berthin, Jana Heemskerk, Shirley Schweitzer, Pauline Williams Mary Wybrow, as well as Shirley Irish our treasurer, Joe Hipperson our usher and Matthew Savage our sound technician.
Remember to order your lunch requests by NOON every Friday at firstunitedconcerts@gmail.com
- Sandwiches - egg, ham, salmon or tuna ($6 for whole, $3 for half)
- Nut-free Desserts - butter tart, date square or nanaimo bar ($2 each))
- Beverages - tea or coffee ($2)
- Water - free
The concert schedule can be found on the church’s website under EVENTS while hard copies will be available in the Narthex. Lunches can be picked up in Hilliard Hall from 11:30 and the half hour concerts will start at 12:15.
Looking forward to welcoming you back to enjoy great lunches and concerts.
Sharon Gowland, Concert Coordinator
FIRST UNITED CHURCH
FREE Noon Hour Concerts 2022
(King & William Streets, Waterloo)
Tuesdays 12:15 - 12:45 (44th Season)
Tuesday September 20
CaluJules - Flamenco Plus
Claudia Aguirre - vocals & rhythm
Julian Berg - guitar
Tuesday September 27
Peter Shackleton - clarinet
Stephanie Mara - piano
Tuesday October 4
Tom Moher - saxophone
Paul Stouffer - keyboard
Tuesday October 11
Larry Larson - trumpet
Lori Gemmell - harp
Tuesday October 18
Guy Few - trumpet
Stephanie Mara - piano
Tuesday October 25
Jung Tsai - violin
Rebecca Morton - cello
Tomoko Inui - piano
Tuesday November 1
Laurier Singers
Gerard Yun, Director
Tuesday November 8
Matthew Wilkingson - violin,
Judy Douglas - french horn,
Brad Moggach - piano
Tuesday November 15
WLU Chamber Students
Christine Vlajk, Director
Tuesday November 22
Leith Quartet
Bruce Skelton - violin
Andrea Weber-Steckley - violin
Martha Kalyniak - viola
Cathy Anderson - cello
Tuesday November 29
Renaissance School of the Arts Flute Choir
Wendy Wagler, Director
Tuesday January 24
45th ANNIVERSARY CELEBRATION
Musicians on the Go (MOTG)
Larry Larson, Mary Jay; Phil Seguin - trumpets
Tuesday January 31
Paul Mitchell Jazz Quartet
Tuesday February 7
Stillwater Trio
Bruce Skelton - violin
Cathy Anderson - cello
Joanne Bender - piano
Tuesday February 14
Wendy Wagler - flute
Cathy Anderson - cello
Beth Ann de Sousa - piano
Tuesday February 21
Marcus Scholtes - violin
Miriam Sewart-Kroeker - cello
Tuesday February 28
Autumn Debassige - singer & performer
Kathleen King Martin - accompanist
Tuesday March 7
Maureen Forrester Singers
Elvera Froese, Director
Tuesday March 14
Danielle Beck (saxophone) & Peter de Sousa (piano)
Tuesday March 21
Judith Souman - viola, Beth Ann de Sousa - piano
Tuesday March 28
Penderecki String Quartet
Jeremy Bell, Jerzy Kaplanek - violins
Christine Vlajk - viola
Katie Schlaikjer - cello
Tuesday April 4
KW Woodwind Quintet
Wendy Wagler - flute
Peter Shackleton - clarinet
Sarah Cardwell - oboe
Trevor Wagler - french horn
Heather Carruthers - bassoon