Thursday Music Club

09/16/2024

This video of Len Thomas popped up in my feed. I thought I would share.

05/15/2024

The spring banquet and meeting of the Thursday Music Club was held on May 14 at Central Trinity United Methodist church. Crystal Engle assumed her duties as the new president and also was a last minute replacement for a musician who was unable to perform. Thanks for the clutch performance. The second performer was Stacy Russell Welker who sang a four delightful numbers. Stacy is the newest auditioned TMC artist. The final performance was the Chamber Singers directed by Ann Briggs. Ann assembled musical numbers which followed the cycle of life. Many thanks to Ann and the talented vocalists who sang so well.

03/13/2024

The March meeting of TMC was held at the Trinity Presbyterian Church. After a brief business meeting members were privileged to hear three excellent musical presentations. The first artist was one of the club's student scholarship winners, Breonna Cosgrove, a senior at John Glenn HS. Breonna played two selections on the flute . She was accompanied by Donna Thompson. Tyler Driggs, an auditioned member of the club, presented two arrangements of some familiar hymns. Tyler who is currently a church musician began his journey as a student with the TMC. The Rusty Knights who are past members of the Zanesville HS music program presented several "jazz band" selections. The program was evidence to the fact that our community is blessed with a number of excellent musicians and that our musical future is also secure.

12/07/2023

Finally got to see my favorite a capella vocal group Voctave live last night at the Midland Theater in Newark, Ohio. When you see online videos you always wonder how much studio enhancement has taken place and if the music will sound good live. This group will not disappoint you. They are simply 11 of the best singers you can imagine. Their producer/arranger Jamey Ray is a genius putting together some amazing tunes. He seems to know the specific traits of each performer and blends them masterfully. Last night's concert was Christmas themed, but if you get a chance to see this group live, do not hesitate. There are more famous a capella groups, but none better than Voctave.

09/15/2023

Franc D’Ambrosio’s voice and stage presence captivates audiences.

09/01/2023

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07/03/2023

Attended the Zanesville Memorial Concert Band presentation at Secrest last night. It was a wonderful show with several unique numbers. The Zanesville Community Choir added another dimension to the performance including a new arrangement of a Clarence Bauer piece. Very enjoyable evening of music!

06/26/2023

The Zanesville Memorial Concert Band celebrated their 100 year anniversary tonight. The band commissioned renown composer Brian Balmages to write a special piece for the concert. The composition celebrated not only 100 years of continuous music in Zanesville, but also the eternal flame at the river which memorialized those medal of honor winners which is unique to Zanesville. The piece is aptly titled the ETERNAL FLAME. Balmages is shown in the photos.

05/21/2023

Here is a photo of the "O, Creator" worship choir which presented a program authored by David Schubach. There are a number of TMC members pictured . The response to this program has been very positive. Thanks to David for sharing his creative talents with the community.

05/20/2023

At the Thursday Music Club’s March 14, 2023 meeting, a full-length work was premiered: David Schubach’s O Creator/Worship Celebration. For SATB choir, soloists, pipe organ & piano. It was enthusiastically received by the audience

03/13/2023

Secrest Auditorium and Music Hall's performances consist of musicals, concerts, theatrical performances, dances, comedic presentations as well as other various events including local entertainment.

03/13/2023

Bach to Broadway

The Thursday Music Club and Secrest Auditorium & Music Hall join together
to present Bach to Broadway Saturday May 6, 7:30 pm. Secrest doors open at 7:00
pm. This concert will showcase the music talents of youth and adults of the
Zanesville/Muskingum County Community. This year the Thursday Music Club
celebrates 113 years of offering free public concerts. Everett Jackson, Thursday
Music Club president and Rick Sabine, Secrest Auditorium manager are pleased to
be able to offer this concert free and open to the public. Franklin Printing is also a
sponsor for the concert. The Master of Ceremonies for the concert is Nicole Hannah
from the WHIZ Media Group.
Nearly 80 local musicians will perform during the concert. Featured
performers are Bill Barrett, Nate Terry, and the Civic Chorus Chamber Singers.
Summer Music Camp Scholarship winners performing are pianist, Truett Howell,
and vocalist, Josiah Gross. Several youth from the Junior Music Club will also
perform.
Bill Barrett currently resides in Redondo Beach, California. He was born in
Zanesville and was valedictorian at Philo High School. He started playing organ at
church at age 13. He received scholarships to study music at Oberlin College
Conservatory of Music. He received a Master of Divinity degree from Union
Theological Seminary. He presently works for Barnes & Noble as a front-end web
developer for their e-commerce website. He also is a piano teacher.
Nate Terry currently resides in Columbus, Ohio. He was born in Zanesville
and was graduated from John Glenn High School. He started playing church services
at Central Trinity United Methodist Church as a youth and accompanying the John
Glenn high school choirs as well as playing piano for their dramatic presentations.
He is a music major graduate from Capital University. He is director of music
ministry at Gethsemane Lutheran Church in Columbus. He is owner of Major 7 music
publishing company which provides music for piano, organ, voice and choral music.
He often writes commissioned music compositions. He is accompanist and vocal
coach at Capital University and accompanist for Capriccio.
The Chamber Singers is a smaller version of the Zanesville Civic Chorus. The
Civic Chorus is known for their 93 year tradition of performing Handel’s “Messiah”
Oratorio each December in Zanesville, one of the oldest choral music traditions in
Ohio. The Civic Chorus performed “Messiah” in Carnegie Hall, NYC in 2019. Under
the direction of Ann Lillie Briggs, the chamber singers offer unique spring choral
concerts each year sponsored by the Thursday Music Club. One of their numbers on
the Bach to Broadway Concert was especially arranged by Nate Terry.
For further information go to www.secrestauditorium.com
or call Secrest Auditorium 740 454-6851. The Thursday Music Club is on Facebook.

Secrest Auditorium and Music Hall's performances consist of musicals, concerts, theatrical performances, dances, comedic presentations as well as other various events including local entertainment.