Unless noted otherwise, all concerts are hosted at Christ Episcopal Church, 111 S. Church Street, Smithfield, VA
The 2018 - 2019 Season
Coming Next...
Coming Next...
This year's Terrific Teen Talent Concert will feature violinist - Eden Crumbly, pianist - Edric Han, Clarinetist - Christopher Montoya, Trumpeter - Justin Thornton, Violinist - Yunseo Chung, and Tenor - Joshua Higgins.
Sunday, August 4th, 2019
Terrific Teen Talent
Our annual young talent showcase will present six exceptionally talented and already-recognized teenage musicians. Your generosity will support this on-going opportunity for young musicians, as well as the Nelson Linaburg Scholarship fund. There is no ticket charge, but a freewill offering will be taken.
Young Musicians interested in being a part of our Terrific Teen Talent performance can click here for more information.
Earlier This Season...
Sunday, April 28, 2019
The Virginia Wesleyan Choirs
Bryson Mortensen, Director
Comprised of three different ensembles, the Virginia Wesleyan Choirs perform a variety of music from all styles and genres. They have performed across the Eastern Seaboard, Carnegie Hall and throughout Hampton Roads.
This concert reviews the history of our country from the Armistice of World War I, and forward to the new challenges of the future, our desire for peace, and the role music and community can play.
The Virginia Wesleyan Choirs
Bryson Mortensen, Director
Comprised of three different ensembles, the Virginia Wesleyan Choirs perform a variety of music from all styles and genres. They have performed across the Eastern Seaboard, Carnegie Hall and throughout Hampton Roads.
This concert reviews the history of our country from the Armistice of World War I, and forward to the new challenges of the future, our desire for peace, and the role music and community can play.
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May 19, 2019
♫ Sundays at Four Concert Series presents violinist Eliza Willett in a Solo Youth Recital Sunday, May 19, 2019 at 4:00 p.m., Christ Episcopal Church, 111 S. Church St. in downtown Smithfield. This concert features an outstanding, award-winning, and experienced violinist who is a Junior in High School. She is Concert Master of the Bay Youth Symphony, and winner of numerous concerto competitions including the York River Symphony, the Bay Youth Orchestra of the Virginia Symphony, and the HEAV Music Competition. She performed as a Sundays at Four Terrific Teen in 2016. Eliza studies with Yun Zhang from the Virginia Symphony. She has studied at music festivals including the Cremona International Music Festival, Credo Festival at Oberlin, Bowdoin International Music Festival, and the Green Mountain Music Festival in Vermont. This will be a free-will offering concert. For further information call 757-675-5777 or go to www.sundaysatfourva.org |
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Sunday, September 23rd, 2018
Joseph Vaz - Piano
Joseph calls Smithfield his second home. He is a senior at Indiana University’s Jacobs School of Music and a Herman B. Wells Scholar. In 2011 he was the pianist on the Sundays at Four Terrific Teen Talent Recital. In Cincinnati he took full advantage of the environment around the Cincinnati Conservatory of Music playing piano and double bass and winning many competitions on both. Joseph was a Crystal Award Winner at the famous Van Cliburn International Piano Competition and spent this past semester studying in Vienna. Joseph’s last number will include a composition by the late Jazz Artist, Ed Bland.
Joseph Vaz - Piano
Joseph calls Smithfield his second home. He is a senior at Indiana University’s Jacobs School of Music and a Herman B. Wells Scholar. In 2011 he was the pianist on the Sundays at Four Terrific Teen Talent Recital. In Cincinnati he took full advantage of the environment around the Cincinnati Conservatory of Music playing piano and double bass and winning many competitions on both. Joseph was a Crystal Award Winner at the famous Van Cliburn International Piano Competition and spent this past semester studying in Vienna. Joseph’s last number will include a composition by the late Jazz Artist, Ed Bland.
Sunday, October 28, 2018
The John Bullard Quartet - banjo, violin, cello and piano
John Bullard has gained international attention for his work in developing and transcribing classical repertoire for the five string banjo. He was the first classical banjoist to graduate from Virginia Commonwealth University. This will be banjo playing like you have never heard before. He is joined by pianist Markus Compton, violinist Francoise Moquin, and cellist Schuyler Slac
The John Bullard Quartet - banjo, violin, cello and piano
John Bullard has gained international attention for his work in developing and transcribing classical repertoire for the five string banjo. He was the first classical banjoist to graduate from Virginia Commonwealth University. This will be banjo playing like you have never heard before. He is joined by pianist Markus Compton, violinist Francoise Moquin, and cellist Schuyler Slac
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Saturday, January 12th
Jazz Masterclass with Saxophonist Trey Sorrells Sundays at Four presents a Jazz Master Class Saturday, January 12 from 1:00pm - 5:00 pm with focus on the saxophone section and all other jazz woodwinds. Saxophonist Trey Sorrells will conduct the afternoon class to be held in the Christ Episcopal Church Parish Hall, 111 S. Church Street, Smithfield, VA. Mr. Sorrells, who is from Portsmouth, completed his degree in Jazz Studies at Virginia Commonwealth University and is now based in the DC area as a Jazz Artist and studio teacher. SAF is pleased to have this former 2011 Terrific Teen return to teach other young musicians |
Sunday, February 24, 2019
Maria Yefimova - piano
Maria Yefimova has been hailed by critics as “highly artistic,” and “brilliant.” Dr. Yefimova is a faculty member at The College of William and Mary. Educated at the Moscow Conservatory and the Manhattan School of Music, Dr. Yefimova has toured throughout the USA, Russia, and Europe. In addition to her solo performances, Dr. Yefimova is an avid chamber musician who has collaborated with such artists as Joe Burgstaller with the Canadian Brass, and violinist Dmitri Berlinsky -- a Paganini Gold Medalist, and she is the recipient of the “Best Teacher” Award from the X International Tchaikovsky Competition for Young Musicians (2017) as teacher of Kyle Hu, 2017 winner, and 2016 Terrific Teen Recitalist.
Maria Yefimova - piano
Maria Yefimova has been hailed by critics as “highly artistic,” and “brilliant.” Dr. Yefimova is a faculty member at The College of William and Mary. Educated at the Moscow Conservatory and the Manhattan School of Music, Dr. Yefimova has toured throughout the USA, Russia, and Europe. In addition to her solo performances, Dr. Yefimova is an avid chamber musician who has collaborated with such artists as Joe Burgstaller with the Canadian Brass, and violinist Dmitri Berlinsky -- a Paganini Gold Medalist, and she is the recipient of the “Best Teacher” Award from the X International Tchaikovsky Competition for Young Musicians (2017) as teacher of Kyle Hu, 2017 winner, and 2016 Terrific Teen Recitalist.
March 17, 2019
♫ Sundays at Four Concert Series presents “ Pianist Madeline Bevins” in a Solo Youth Recital
Sunday, March 17, 2019 at 4:00 p.m., Christ Episcopal Church, 111 S. Church St. in downtown Smithfield.
Madeline Bevins, a Windsor resident in her senior year in high school began her music experience at age four, when she began piano lessons. Now, a student of Susan Grice of Smithfield, Madeline has spent her winter months auditioning for several music schools, and plans to pursue a degree in piano performance. Her program will include music by Beethoven, Ravel and Chopin. This is a free-will offering concert. For additional information call 757-675-5777or go to www.sundaysatfourva.org.
♫ Sundays at Four Concert Series presents “ Pianist Madeline Bevins” in a Solo Youth Recital
Sunday, March 17, 2019 at 4:00 p.m., Christ Episcopal Church, 111 S. Church St. in downtown Smithfield.
Madeline Bevins, a Windsor resident in her senior year in high school began her music experience at age four, when she began piano lessons. Now, a student of Susan Grice of Smithfield, Madeline has spent her winter months auditioning for several music schools, and plans to pursue a degree in piano performance. Her program will include music by Beethoven, Ravel and Chopin. This is a free-will offering concert. For additional information call 757-675-5777or go to www.sundaysatfourva.org.