Art For Faith’s Sake
Dear Friends,
Greetings as we begin a new season of beautiful music on the Art for Faith’s Sake concert series! From thrilling concerts to special choral liturgies and recitals on our Austin pipe organ, this year promises a full calendar of inspiring and engaging live music in the wonderful acoustic of Prince of Peace Lutheran Church.
We invite you to explore the many exciting events ahead, and we’d like to express our heartfelt gratitude for your continued support and enthusiasm. Your dedication truly sustains everything we do, and we are so thankful for your role in our mission.
Your financial gift will ensure the vitality of our artistic and liturgical traditions. Our series is fully funded by its contributors, like you, and does not receive funds from the church budget. All funds help cover the costs of hiring guest artists and fostering artistic relationships in Largo, Clearwater, and beyond.
Your support allows us to share the transformative gift of music, which brings joy and inspiration to so many lives. I look forward to seeing you at an event this season!
Click here for our concert lineup!
PS. We welcome your contributions to our concert series fund. If you are interested in giving, visit tinyurl.com/AFFSgiving and select Art for Faith’s Sake.
Shawn Thomas, DMA
Director of Music & Organist, Prince of Peace Lutheran Church
Artistic Director, Art for Faith’s Sake
2024-2025 CONCERTS
November 17, 2024 at 3pm
Scott Kluksdahl & Hedi Salanki
Cello and harpsichord duo performing music of baroque masters including Cervetto, Hassler, de Ruvo, and J.S. Bach.
December 15, 2024 at 7pm
Lessons & Carols with Santa Lucia Procession
A service for choirs and congregation followed by the telling of the story of Santa Lucia and cookie reception. Festival choir, organ, handbells, and Baroque trio.
January 19, 2025 at 3pm
“Beloved, God’s Chosen”
A Hymn Festival celebrating Epiphany. An afternoon of music for choir and assembly featuring renowned organist and choral conductor, Dr. Michael Burkhardt.
Co-sponsored by the American Guild of Organists, Clearwater Chapter
February 2, 2025 at 3pm
Shawn Thomas, Organist
Our own Director of Music, Dr. Shawn Thomas, presents an afternoon of music on the Austin organ.
February 16, 2025 at 3pm
Valencia Baryton Project
Specializing in music for Baryton trio, a genre cultivated by 18th c. composer Franz Haydn consisting of a viola, cello, and baryton. Matthew Baker is one of a handful of baryton performers worldwide.
March 8, 2025 at 7pm
The Concordia Choir
Matthew Culloton conducts the 72-voice a cappella choir from Moorhead, MN in a varied concert of sacred and secular music
Tickets ($25-$40) are required for this event. Visit tinyurl.com/concordia-largo.
March 30, 2025 at 3pm
Ring Sarasota
This concert, titled Celebrate! Join the Party! features a vibrant selection of handbell arrangements, each piece capturing the essence of a different month. From the sunny optimism of “Aquarius/Let the Sunshine In” to the winter magic of “Sleigh Ride,” Ring Sarasota promises a delightful and entertaining concert experience.