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Concert Seasons

DATE ARTIST DESCRIPTION

2012

September 23 2012
Commemorating
Amma D. Graham
OLGA CACEANOVA Violin with piano accompaniment
October 7 2012
Commemorating
Judge Walter Clark
BENJAMIN HOCHMAN KEIKO SEKINO Two-piano concert
October 28 2012
Commemorating
Justice John Hall
SCOTT MCCLEOD, Baritone
DANIEL STEINERT, pianist
December 16 2012
(No Charge)
THE OAKWOOD WAITS

a cappella seasonal songs in antebellum dress

A Cherry Hill Christmas tradition

2013

March 17 2013
Commemorating
Eugenia Williams Voorhees
THE QUERCUS QUARTET For more information, click here.
April 21 2013
Emily & Assad Meymandi Concert
JUNE BURBAGE, piano
JONATHAN KRAMER, cellist
BRIAN REAGIN, violinist
Michael Cyzewski, clarinet

Brahms Trio in B major Opus 8 Vincent d'Indy's Trio in Bb Major, Opus 29


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May 5 2013
By Invitation only
MEMBERS ONLY TEA A unique musical program and special reception in honor of our members
May 19 2013
Commemorating
Alice Vaiden Williams
Jimmy Gilmore, clarinet
Elizabeth Beilman, cello
Kent Lyman, piano

Music of Bach, Beethoven, Von Weber


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June 23 2013
(No Charge)
Outstanding Student Concert Four extremely talented piano students from Meredith College and East Carolina University will perform a beautiful and challenging program.
September 22 2013
Commemorating
Amma D. Graham
Daniel Steinert, organ & piano
Katie Fernandez, soprano
From Bach to Broadway
November 10 2013
Commemorating
Judge Walter Clark
Joel Fan, piano Internationale

Mr. Fan shows why he is deemed a "pianist Internationale" as he plays music by South American, Syrian, and Chinese composers. His program will also feature Chopin, Liszt, and Rimsky-Korsakov. Please join us!!


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December 1 2013
Commemorating
Justice John Hall
John Noel, piano
Elizabeth Beilman, cello
Brian Reagin, violin
Jimmy Gilmore, clarinet

AURORA MUSICALIS


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December 15 2013
(No Charge)
The Oakwood Waits

a cappella seasonal songs in antebellum dress

A Cherry Hill Christmas tradition


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2014

February 9 2014
Commemorating
Eugenia Williams Voorhees
Jonathan Levin, piano

Mr. Levin will present his acclaimed program, American Frontiers Music of Copeland, Gershwin, MacDowell, Griffes, and others

Please join us for a unique look at American compositions, especially fitting for February, the "Month of Presidents"


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March 23 2014
By Invitation only
Members Only Tea
April 13 2014
Emily & Assad Meymandi Concert
Ang Li, piano For more information, click here.
May 25 2014
Commemorating
Alice Vaiden Williams
Andrew Wilis & Friends

Focus on Piano Literature "Sons of J. S. Bach"


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June 22 2014
(No Charge)
Outstanding Student Concert

Warren County's prodigy Marui Bardales will be the violinist and Winston-Salem's Natalie Parker, cellist. Also participating will be Rebekah Taylor, accompanying the students on the Steinway grand.


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September 21 2014
Commemorating
Amma D. Graham
Nicolas Duchamp, flutist
Barbara MacKenzie, pianist
This talented pair will perform Debussy, Leclair, Gaubert, Boulanger, and Copland
October 19 2014
Commemorating
Judge Walter Clark
Hye-Jin Kim, violinist
November 16 2014
Commemorating
Justice John Hall
Neave Piano Trio
December 21 2014
(No Charge)
THE OAKWOOD WAITS

a cappella seasonal songs in antebellum dress

A Cherry Hill Christmas tradition

2015

February 8 2015
Commemorating
Eugenia Williams Voorhees
Timothy Sparks, tenor
Deborah Hollis, pianist
April 19 2015
Emily & Assad Meymandi Concert
Thomas Pandolfi
May 17 2015
Commemorating
Alice Vaiden Williams
Meredith College Music Faculty
June 14 2015
(No Charge)
Outstanding Student Concert Luke Fang
July 19 2015
(No Charge for students and children)
Special Cherry Hill Concert

There will be a special concert on July 19th featuring the Ra family, now residents of Rocky Mount. This talented family of 5 will present classical music played on flute, clarinet, saxophone, cello, and piano. We believe that this performance will be especially enjoyed by families, as the Ra children are quite young and very gifted. Due to prior church commitments by the Ra's, the concert will begin at 4:00 PM.

There will be no charge for children or for any student. A reminder and preview of the program will be sent to you closer to the date.

September 20 2015
Commemorating
Amma D. Graham
Hye-Jin Kim, Violinist
October 25 2015
Commemorating
Judge Walter Clark
David Burgess, classical guitarist
November 15 2015
Commemorating
Justice John Hall
Joel Fan, Pianist
December 20 2015
(No Charge)
The Oakwood Waits a cappella seasonal songs in antebellum dress A Cherry Hill Christmas tradition

2016

February 21 2016
Commemorating
Eugenia Williams Voorhees
Vincent Van Gelder, piano
March 20 2016
By Invitation only
Members Only Tea Southwards - Celtic trio
April 24 2016
Emily & Assad Meymandi Concert
Mayron Tsong, piano
May 22 2016
Commemorating
Alice Vaiden Williams
Andrew Willis and Friends, piano Dr. Willis, Professor of Music at UNCG, is well-known for his work with various keyboard instruments and his commitment to the study, performance and teaching of the widest possible range of repertoire.  This year he and his students will delight their audience with a performance of works by a number of musical geniuses as they play compositions of Brahms, Debussey, Mendelssohn, Chopin, Rachmaninoff, Faure, von Weber, and Moscheles. In addition to performing individually on the magnificent Steinway concert grand, some of the pianists will perform on two pianos. Dr. Willis relishes the opportunity to work with these incredibly talented students from all over the United States. They include Walton Lott and Colin McDearman from Mississippi; Karl Metzger from Ohio; Stephanie Schmidt from Wisconsin; Robin Morace from New York; and Daniel Seyfried from Idaho.
June 12 2016
(No Charge)
OUTSTANDING STUDENTS TO PERFORM AT CHERRY HILL Brandon Banks, Sydney Lukert, Irem OzayAnna Beth Rucker, and  Matthew Young. The program will include solo works by Brahms, Greig, Tchaikovsky, Bach, Liszt, and Prokofiev, and Brahms Waltzes Op. 39 for four hands. There will be no admission charged for this event, although donations will be gratefully accepted. Following the performance, refreshments will be served in the dining room.
July 31 2016
Commemorating Edwina Rooker
The Three Triangle Tenors George Deaton, Wade Henderson, and Timothy Sparks plus accompanist Catherine Hammer will perform Shenandoah, Maria, Music of the night, selections from Josca and Rigoletto and much more. A reception will follow the performance.
September 18 2016
Commemorating
Amma D. Graham
The Poinsett Trio Music of Beethoven, Mendelssohn, and Amy Beach
October 16 2016
Commemorating
Judge Walter Clark
Raffi Besalyan, pianist Music of Rachmaninoff, Gershwin, and others.
November 20 2016
Commemorating
Justice John Hall
Bonnie Thron & Friends Piano, Clarinet, Cello
December 18 2016
(No Charge)
The Oakwood Waits a cappella seasonal songs in antebellum dress A Cherry Hill Christmas tradition

2017

February 5 2017
Commemorating
Eugenia Williams Voorhees
MARK CALLAHAN, BARITONE; THOMAS OTTEN, PIANIST

The announced performance of Schubert's "Winterreise" has been changed due to the illness of the singer. Instead, we are fortunate to have Dr. Thomas Otten, chair of the piano division of the music department at UNC-Chapel Hill, as our guest artist.  Dr. Otten, who has played at Cherry Hill several times, will perform music by Scarlatti, Beethoven, Adams, and Ginastera.

March 19 2017
By Invitation only
MEMBERS ONLY TEA
April 30 2017
Emily & Assad Meymandi Concert
VINCENT VAN GELDER, PIANIST
May 21 2017
Commemorating
Alice Vaiden Williams
MEREDITH FACULTY
June 25 2017
(No Charge)
Outstanding Student Concert Owen Dodds will be performing Robert Schumann’s “Kreisleriana”, Beethoven’s “Sonata in F Sharp Major”, two etudes by Rachmaninoff, and the “Sonata No. 3 in A Minor” by Prokofiev
July 16 2017
Edwina Rooker
THOMAS PANDOLFI, PIANIST
September 17 2017
Commemorating
Amma D. Graham
Raffi Besalyn, pianist Music by Mozart, Gershwin, Chopin, Baghdassarian, and Rachmaninoff
October 15 2017
Commemorating
Judge Walter Clark
Clarinet Trio Bonnie Thron, Fred Jacobowitz, Anatoly Larkin
November 19 2017
Commemorating
Justice John Hall
Julia Rolwing, Soprano; Daniel Steinert, Pianist
December 17 2017
(No Charge)
The Oakwood Waits Our Christmas gift to you. Double quartet in antebellum dress. A Capello Christmas carols and songs

2018

February 18 2018
Commemorating
Eugenia Williams Voorhees
Jonathan Levin, Pianist Music of America
March 25 2018
By Invitation only
Members Only Tea John Bullard, classical banjo  
April 29 2018
Emily & Assad Meymandi Concert
Marc Callahan, Baritone; Clara Chang, Pianist
May 20 2018
Commemorating
Alice Vaiden Williams
ANDREW WILLIS AND FRIENDS
UNC-G Professor of Piano and some of his top graduate students will perform.
July 15 2018
Edwina Rooker
David Eslek, Jazz Pianist
September 23 2018
Commemorating
Amma D. Graham
Kent Lyman, pianist
October 28 2018
Commemorating
Judge Walter Clark
The Poinsett Trio Brahms, Beethoven, and Rachmaninoff
November 18 2018
Commemorating
Justice John Hall
Daniel Steinert Presents Organ, Piano, Vocal
December 16 2018
Holiday Event
Oakwood Waits Double quartet in antebellum dress. A Capello Christmas carols and songs

2019

February 17 2019
Commemorating
Eugenia Williams Voorhees
Daniel Steinert, Julia Rolwing
April 28 2019
Emily & Assad Meymandi Concert
Solomon Eichner, pianist
May 19 2019
Commemorating
Alice Vaiden Williams
Marc Callahan, Clara Yang Baritone and piano
June 16 2019
(No Charge)
Outstanding Student Concert Timothy Jones, Pianist
Will be playing music from Beethoven, Liszt, Chopin, and Mozart.
July 14 2019
Commemorating Edwina Rooker
David Esleck Trio
September 22 2019
Commemorating
Amma D. Graham
Lyricosa String Quartet
October 20 2019
Commemorating
Judge Walter Clark
Joel Fan, pianist
November 24 2019
Commemorating
Judge Walter Clark
Daniel Steinert and three Sopranos Performance includes a 12 year old boy Soprano.
December 15 2019
(No Charge)
The Oakwood Waits a cappella seasonal songs in antebellum dress A Cherry Hill Christmas tradition

2020

February 16 2020
Commemorating
Eugenia Williams Voorhees
String Trio, Duo Kent Lyman, Jimmy Gilmore, Elizabeth Bellman, Elizabeth Bentford
March 29 2020
By Invitation only
Member's Tea Brenda Bruce, Mark Fontaine "Chopin's Poland"
April 19 2020
Emily & Assad Meymandi Concert
Solomon Eichner, pianist - CANCELED This event has been CANCELED due to the Coronavirus.
May 24 2020
Commemorating
Alice Vaiden Williams
Clara Yang, pianist Due to the Corona Virus, this concert has been canceled.
July 12 2020
Edwina Rooker
Salute to America - Canceled Thomas Pandolfi - Canceled due to the Coronavirus rules in place in the State.
November 1 2020
Commemorating
Judge Walter Clark
Brenda Bruce, pianist - Mark Fontaine, Historian Chopin's Poland Indoor / Outdoor concert Distancing, Facemasks required

2021

February 28 2021
Virtual concert
Cherry Hill Virtual Concert
CHERRY HILL TO PRESENT VIRTUAL CONCERT
The Cherry Hill Historical Foundation will present a virtual concert on Sunday, February 28th at 3:00 PM. Daniel Steinert, pianist, and Eric McCracken, violinist, may be seen on the Cherry Hill website, www.cherryhillconcerts.com or on YouTube(https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCIHbLd4a4hJKgffs3J5R6EA). Also featured will be soprano Christianna Hellwig. The program will include works by Bach, Fritz Kreisler, and Johannes Brahms as well as composers of well-known hymns and arrangements. Dr. Daniel Steinert is celebrating three-quarters of his life-to-date leading the Church’s music, and he includes among his musical “mountaintop experiences” having the opportunity to accompany musicians playing and singing some of the greatest chamber and solo music in such a vibrant setting as Cherry Hill on more than a dozen occasions. Dr. Steinert held positions conducting orchestras and choirs at the collegiate level for fourteen years, and he is the Founding Director of the Northeast Piedont Chorale while serving as Warrenton’s Wesley Memorial United Methodist Church Organist/Choirmaster and Assistant Professor of Music at Louisburg College. Daniel’s master’s degree in Choral Conducting is from Westminster Choir College, where the late Joyce McDonald of Louisburg earned her music degree, while his D.M.A is in Orchestral Conducting from UNC-Greensboro. Dr. Steinert is the 1987 Franklin County “Artist of the Year”, and he led the Louisburg College Ensemble on performing tours in London, England, Washington, D.C. and New York City as part of their bicentennial of their founding in 1787. Eric McCracken has been a member of the North Carolina Symphony since 1975 and last performed at Cherry Hill in 2019. He has degrees from California State University in Long Beach, CA and the Peabody Conservatory of Music. He served as assistant concertmaster of the Jackson Mississippi Symphony, concertmaster of the Durham Symphony, and acting assistant concert master of the North Carolina Symphony. He has taught in Triangle colleges and privately for many years, and has been string coach for several music organizations. Christianna Hellwig received her BA from Thomas Edison State University in New Jersey. She has sung with both the Concert Singers of Cary and the North Carolina Master Chorale including their most recent appearances with the North Carolina Symphony. She is presently working on the creation of an opera based on Edmund Spenser’s The Faerie Queen. Ms. Hellwig teaches voice, violin, and beginner piano to students in the Triangle area. Due to the ongoing pandemic, the Cherry Hill concert series has been put on hold for the past year. The board of directors, the performers, and videographer Patrick Raiford have collaborated to record a full program in the Cherry Hill plantation home of the Alston family, site of 10 annual concerts since 1982. A second virtual concert is being considered as the foundation awaits the return of in-person performances in the future.
May 9 2021
Emily & Assad Meymandi Concert
Jonathan Levin, Pianist
June 6 2021
(No Charge)
Student Concert Annual Student concert
July 18 2021
Edwina Rooker
David Esleck Trio, Jazz
August 29 2021
Commemorating
Amma D. Graham
Tyrone Chambers - tenor, Jonathan Levin - pianist "American Portraits"
October 3 2021
Commemorating
Judge Walter Clark
Rafi Basalyan - pianist
October 24 2021
Commemorating
Justice John Hall
Joseph Pecoraro, classical guitar From Bach to Montaña

2022

February 20 2022
Commemorating
Eugenia Williams Voorhees
Ensemble Aubade Piano, Flute, Viola
March 27 2022
Commemorating our founder, Edgar Faulcon Thorne.
Keiko Sekino and Yukiko Sekino - pianists
May 8 2022
Emily & Assad Meymandi Concert
Lyricosa String Quartet
May 29 2022
Commemorating
Alice Vaiden Williams
Solomon Eichner - pianist
July 3 2022
Edwina Rooker
Thomas Pandolfi, Pianist Tribute to America
September 18 2022
Commemorating
Amma D. Graham
Kwan Yi, pianist
October 16 2022
Commemorating
Judge Walter Clark
Andrew Willis and Friends, Piano
November 20 2022
Commemorating
Justice John Hall
A Thanksgiving Celebration Daniel Steinert & Friends
December 11 2022
(No Charge)
Oakwood Waits a cappella seasonal songs in antebellum dress A Cherry Hill Christmas tradition

2023

February 19 2023
Commemorating
Eugenia Williams Voorhees
Robert Buxton, Pianist
March 26 2023
Commemorating our founder, Edgar Faulcon Thorne.
Joy Jan Jones, Soprano; Jonathan Levin, Pianist
April 16 2023
Emily & Assad Meymandi Concert
Aurora Musicalis, string quartet
May 21 2023
Student Concert
Kwan Yi, Keiko Sekino - piano with three outstanding students
June 25 2023
Commemorating
Alice Vaiden Williams
Clara Yang, pianist
July 9 2023
Edwina Rooker
The David Esleck Jazz Trio

All concerts begin at 3:00 PM. Late arrivals are requested to enter from the rear of the house.

Tickets are $10 for adults, $5 for students, and children 12 and under are free.

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