Sola Gratia Ecumenical Women's Choir
Sola Gratia Ecumenical Women's Choir
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You may wonder why Vivaldi is a logical choice of music for a benefit concert supporting the children of J's House.
Well, let me tell you!
Vivaldi wrote his beloved, joyful Gloria around 1715, while working as the resident music instructor at an orphanage in Venice. Yes, abandoned children were cared for by the church even in the 18th century! This orphanage trained boys to support themselves with manual trades and trained girls to become singers and instrumentalists. This was a way for children to become self-sufficient as adults, despite their tragic beginnings.
Scholars believe the Gloria was first sung by a choir of these young girls.
The synergy of this history with the story of the boys of J's house struck me. I just had to include Gloria in the repertoire for our November concert. The second half of the concert will lead us into the present, with songs of today and rich poetic texts of hope, renewal and fulfillment, while we hear the story of how J's House came to be.
Join us, won't you? ~Meredith
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About Us
Sola Gratia, whose name means “by grace alone,” is an ecumenical women's choir dedicated to spreading the message of love and grace through the universal language of music. We strive for excellence in our performances as we aim to inspire audiences and support diverse ministries and community groups.
The group is composed of women of all ages and musical backgrounds. Our work consists of concerts to support local ministries, as well as providing music for events throughout the northeast Houston area.
Sola Gratia is directed by founder, soprano, and pianist, Meredith Koerner. Pianist Sergei Kuznetsov accompanies the choir and brings unparalleled sensitivity and musicianship to the choir's sound.
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