Spring 2018 BrownBag
​Concert Schedule 
Join us for our 40th season!

Wednesdays At  Noon
Freewill Offering. Bring a lunch or purchase one for $7.
The BrownBag Concert Series was established in 1978 in the centuries-old Anglican tradition of providing quality music and visual arts free-of-charge for urban dwellers and workers in the acoustical and architectural splendor of a cathedral. This series is a vital part of the downtown Cleveland arts scene and hosts over 5,000 guests annually from over 42 zip-codes, from newborns to centenarians, able to disabled-all are welcome!  

The 2017/18 concert season marks 40 years of continuous noontime concerts that have served over 245,000 guests and hosted 13,000 local, regional, national, and international performers.
 Wednesday, February 2, 2018 at 12 noon
Organ Students
​Duo-Saxophones
Sponsored by The Rt. Rev. Mark Hollingsworth, Jr.
This sparkling saxophone duo has become a BrownBag favorite!
Art exhibition featuring works by Emerging Artist: Alyssa Cruz
No concert on Wednesday, February 14, 2018 - Ash Wednesday
 Wednesday, February 21, 2018 at 12 noon
Gabriel's Horns
​​James May, bandleader/music director
Join us for this lively mix of jazz-praise, blues, and big band music
More about Gabriel's Horns: Facebook: Gabriels Horns Cleveland
Art exhibition featuring works by the Center for Arts Inspired Learning
Wednesday, October 18, 2017 at 12 noon
Fuller Sounds
Handbell Choir
​Carmen Massaro, director
Sponsored by Fred and Michon Koch
A varied program featuring the golden tones of one of the area's finest handbell choirs
Art exhibition featuring works by Dennis McDonald
Wednesday, October 25, 2017 at 12 noon
Cleveland State University Chorale
​Dr. Brian Bailey, director
A program of choral masterworks by the talented singers from Cleveland State University
Art exhibition featuring works by Demetrious and friends
Featuring students from the Cleveland Museum of Art - Adult Studio Oil Painting Class, Susan Grey Bé, instructor
More information about Demetrious: www.rezosart.com
Wednesday, November 1, 2017 at 12 noon
Dvorak-palooza
Andrew Sords, violin
with Mari Sato, violin; Sean Brennan, viola; Si-Yan Darren Li, cello; and Elizabeth DeMio, piano​
More information about Andrew Sords: www.andrewsords.com
Sponsored by Dr. Judith Eckelmeyer
Dvorak's irresistibly tuneful masterpieces played by two favorite BrownBag musicians
Art exhibition featuring works by The Rev. Dr. Paul Gaston
Wednesday, November 8, 2017 at 12 noon
Shakespeare Songs and Sonnets
Cecilia Nam, soprano
Sponsored by Beth Cooper and Paul Herrgesell
Shakespeare's timeless masterpieces set to music by composers across the centuries
More about Cecilia Nam: www.sopranonam.com
Art exhibition featuring works by the Center for Arts Inspired Learning
Wednesday, November 15, 2017 at 12 noon
Parker Ramsey
and the Trinity Chamber Orchestra, Todd Wilson, conductor
Sponsored by Karen Lanigan
Works by Handel and Debussy for the ravishing tonal combination of harp and strings
Art exhibition featuring works by photographer Stuart Pearl
​More about Stuart Pearl: Stuart Pearl Photography 
Wednesday, November 29, 2017 at 12 noon
A Jazzy Christmas
Jennifer Cochran and The Gateway Band
​Sponsored by Dave and Wendy Miano
Begin the holiday season with this program of holiday favorites
Art exhibition featuring works by painter Brenda Tucker
Wednesday, December 6, 2017 at 12 noon
Benjamin Britten's A Ceremony of Carols
Todd Wilson, director
​Sponsored by Paul and Natalie Cooper
The sopranos and altos of the Trinity Cathedral Choir with harpist Jody Guinn present this holiday favorite
More about Jody Guinn: www.salzedoharpduo.com
Art exhibition featuring works by Music and Art's Artist-in-residence John Davis
​More about John Davis: Artist in Residence
Wednesday, December 13, 2017 at 12 noon
Annual Messiah Sing
Todd Wilson, conductor
Sponsored by Dr. and Mrs. Jack Palomaki
Trinity Chamber Orchestra, soloists, and YOU as the massed choir!
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​Scores available to borrow or bring your own.

Come early, carpool, or use public transportation. Parking is free, but limited!
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No lunch served at this concert. Join us after the concert at Elements Bistro Cafe for the annual holiday pre fixe luncheon.

​No art exhibition at this concert.
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Franklin Cohen
​and Todd Wilson
Cleveland State University
​Wind Ensemble
Cleveland Institute of Music
​Guitar Students
Bluewater String Ensemble