St. Wilfrid of York
Music Consortium
Our Music Consortium aims to foster a vibrant and inclusive community that enhances collaboration, creativity, and connection among musicians in Orange County, empowering our musical community to grow and thrive together, and to cultivate a dynamic and prestigious community of musicians renowned for their excellence and commitment to artistic innovation, making St. Wilfrid’s of York Music Consortium a beacon of musical achievement in Orange County.
Orange County Women's Chorus
OCWC invites audiences to share in the souvenirs they’ve brought back from their three international tours. Hear music for the season for voices and instruments from England and Wales, Canada, and Croatia—plus a special bonus finale from the ensemble’s 2022 Carnegie Hall debut.
About the Orange County Women's Chorus
Under the artistic leadership of Eliza Rubenstein since 2000, the Orange County Women’s Chorus has
grown from a small group of women brainstorming about singing together to one of the region’s leading
choruses, performing repertoire from many lands, eras, and genres. Highlights of the chorus’s 28 years
together have included concert tours to Canada, England, Wales, and Croatia; featured performances at the
2004, 2012, and 2020 conferences of the American Choral Directors’ Association; a 2022 Carnegie Hall
debut; and collaborations with ensembles from across the country and around the world. The chorus’s 60+
members include teachers, students, scientists, accountants, activists, artists, mothers, and grandmothers.
Wintering
Saturday, December 6 at 7:00pm
Sunday, December 7 at 3:00pm
“....we live through a thousand winters in our lives—some big, some small.” —Katherine May, Wintering
Winter is a season of stillness and rebirth, and this program illuminates the darkest month of the year with music about wood smoke and Northern Lights, hibernating creatures, the sounds of midnight birdsong, rest, dreams, and rejuvenation. The concert features Vincent Persichetti’s haunting Winter Cantata, alongside a rich array of complementary works.
Brahms: Ein Deutsches Requiem
Saturday, March 21 at 7:00pm
Sunday, March 22 at 3:00pm
Johannes Brahms’ German Requiem is among the most profoundly human works in the choral canon. In this performance, the OCWC collaborates with Men in Blaque to present the composer’s own arrangement for mixed chorus and four-hand piano. Whether long cherished or newly discovered, this masterpiece offers an unforgettable musical experience.
You've Got Mail
Saturday, May 30 at 7:00pm
Sunday, May 31 at 3:00pm
This concert delivers songs inspired by love notes, letters of complaint, historical missives, and today’s e-mails and texts. It’s a program full of messages worth opening—and one audiences will sincerely enjoy.
Laguna Beach Chamber Singers
Laguna Beach Chamber Singers is an auditioned vocal ensemble dedicated to cultivating joy and community through excellence in choral performance. The mission of the Laguna Beach Chamber Singers is to enrich the lives of our community through artistic excellence and creative programming. They engage and inspire a broad audience through captivating and impactful choral performances. They believe that outstanding choral performance has the power to cultivate kindness, joy, and compassion. Through thoughtful concert curation, an unwavering commitment to audience engagement, and collaboration with other impactful arts organizations, we aim to serve as a beacon of choral excellence in Southern California and beyond.
Visit the Laguna Beach Chamber Singers website to learn more
Tidings by the Sea
Friday, December 12 at 8:00pm
Tidings by the Sea, features festive a cappella music at the Laguna Art Museum and St. Wilfrid’s of York in Huntington Beach. Surrounded by art and ocean, we share songs of joy and wonder, blending timeless traditions with contemporary choral works.
L'Esprit Baroque
L’Esprit Baroque performs rarely-heard Baroque cantatas and chamber music for voices and period instruments in California and beyond. Our mission is to bring the amazing music of the Baroque era, and historical performance practice, to audiences in Orange County.
Music of Feast and Famine
Friday, November 22nd at 7:00pm
L'Esprit Baroque will be performing a concert of Baroque music on Friday, November 22, 2024 at 7:00pm at St. Wilfrid of York Episcopal Church. We will be performing a cantata for soprano and instruments by Carissimi, trio sonatas by Boismortier and Telemann, and one of Telemann's famous Paris quartets. Come hear music from the height of the Baroque era, performed on Baroque instruments!
Landmark Chorale
Today’s musical performance group evolved from harmony-singing classes taught in the 1980’s at the Landmark Senior Community in Huntington Beach, where community college instructor Stan DeWitt directed choral recitals at the end of each semester. After a time, the college discontinued the classes, but students wanted to remain singing together. They assessed themselves fees and formed the Chorale. Dr. Dawn Brooks, now a Professor of Music at Golden West College, became its director while still in graduate school. She continued for 18 years, and for a short time was succeeded by another music student. The coronavirus pandemic intervened, and rehearsals resumed post-pandemic with a new director, Mike Kutzle – an accomplished performance pianist with years of experience directing church choirs. Mike’s joy for music is expansive and infectious. The Chorale’s holiday-themed programs in December, and Americana-themed programs in June, delight audiences with a variety of choral works, soloists, interpretive skits, instrumental interludes, and audience singalongs. Concert attendance and Chorale membership continue to grow under Mike’s leadership.
Musical Director: Mike Kutzle
Mike Kutzle attended Fountain Valley High School and went on to Biola University after graduation. Mike studied piano as a music major. Post college years, Mike directed church choirs in the area and played piano in the 1984 Olympic Opening Ceremony. Four years later, upon getting a call from Radio City Music Hall, he played piano at Half time at the 1988 Superbowl. Mike also played piano for Nordstrom South Coast Plaza for several years. Mike is really enjoying directing our Landmark Chorale having been suggested to the position by his brother Jimmy who is a Landmark Photographer. Mike and his wife Nancy live in Fountain Valley and have a musical family…daughter Kristen, teaches English at Bolsa Grande H.S and son Brent, the bass/cello player in the band OneRepublic.
Jingle All The Way Concert
Sunday, December 14 at 4:00pm
Join the fun with Landmark Chorale wearing your favorite holiday colors to this concert.
Stars and Stripes Forever Concert
Sunday, June 28th at 4:00pm
The Landmark Chorale returns to St. Wilfrid for their second Stars and Stripes Forever concert. Highlights include Uncle Sam and Paul Revere. Wear your red, white, and blue or military uniform to join the fun. Tickets cost $12 and are available at the door.
