"If Music Be the Food of Love, Sing On!" Benefit Concert

Danville Congregational Church (DCC) is pleased to announce that it will present an evening of music in support of the church’s Neighbors In Need outreach campaign.  The concert, featuring Baritone Bruce Rameker and pianist Kristin Pankonin, with musical support from the DCC Chancel Choir will present classical and contemporary vocal works based on themes of divine and human love.  The event will take place on Sunday October 9, 2011, beginning at 5pm at the church, located at 989 San Ramon Valley Blvd., Danville.  Admission is free, with a donation requested.

Bruce Rameker has appeared as both baritone and countertenor on stages around the world, including Lincoln Center and Kennedy Center and has sung with renowned opera companies.  He is very active in New York’s contemporary music scene and his repertoire includes ancient music, operetta, oratorio, tango and new music.

Kristin Pankonin performs regularly throughout the SF Bay Area and has appeared in numerous recitals throughout the United States, Canada and Europe.  In recent seasons she has appeared in concerts with such vocalists as Frederica von Stade, Zhneg Cao and Lisa Delan.  She currently serves on the faculties of Mills College and the SF Conservatory of Music and is Director of Music at DCC.

Neighbors In Need is a program supporting a wide array of local and national justice initiatives, advocacy efforts and direct service projects.  Issues addressed include the federal budget, voting rights, immigration, health care, hate crimes, civil liberties and environmental issues.

For additional information on the this event, contact the church office, (925) 837-6944 or office@danvillechurch.com.

ABOUT DANVILLE CONGREGATIONAL CHURCH – Our mission is to be a Christian faith community that accepts all persons, supports them in seeking deeper meaning in their lives, and prepares them spiritually and intellectually to make a difference in the lives of their families, communities, work and world.