Music at Memorial is a ministry of Grosse Pointe Memorial Church. Its mission is to inspire the worship, educational, and outreach activities of the congregation, and to enrich the community with performances of faith-based music.
All Music at Memorial concerts are free and open to the public.
We welcome contributions of time, talent, and treasure in support of our ongoing concert series. The generosity of our donors makes it possible to continue to bring outstanding musical performances to the community. If you are interested in helping to support Music at Memorial, you can send a contribution to the church to the attention of “Music at Memorial.” Please contact us for more information at 313.882.5330.
Hymns of Majesty and Glory
Sunday, October 1, 2023 at 3 pm
The Grosse Pointe Memorial Choir joins with the Motor City Brass Quintet in a program of magnificent hymns arranged by James Biery. The vaulted ceiling resounds with the sounds of pipe organ, brass instruments, timpani, and the combined voices of the choir and audience.
Requiem for Victims of Gun Violence
Saturday, November 4, 2023 at 7 pm
The Grosse Pointe community gathers to remember all whose lives have been forever altered by gun violence during the past year. The evening’s prayer for victims, families, and friends is focused by the transcendent “Requiem” by Gabriel Faure, sung by the combined choirs of GPMC and Kirk in the Hills, with an orchestra of horns, strings, harp, and organ.
The Christmas Story
Sunday, December 17, 2023 at 5 pm
The annual Christmas Story concert includes James Biery’s musical account of Jesus’ birth, presented in the beauty of the candlelit, decorated sanctuary. The program includes familiar carols sung by the choir and the audience, joyfully echoing the angel choir’s “Glory to God in the highest!”
Keun-A Lee and Wei Yu
Tuesday, January 30, 2024 at 7:30 pm
We are excited to present another evening of music played by husband and wife musicians Wei Yu and Keun-A Lee. Returning to our series for the third time, they will present a delightful concert featuring their virtuosic musicality and engaging personalities. Wei Yu is principal cellist with the Detroit Symphony Orchestra. Keun-A is a collaborative pianist with several opera companies, including Chicago’s Lyric Opera, and a frequent keyboard player for the DSO.
Journey to Jerusalem
Thursday, March 28, 2024 at 7:30 pm
The musicians at Memorial Church take you on their one-of-a-kind “Journey to Jerusalem” on Maundy Thursday. Come with Jesus on his final journey to Jerusalem, washing the feet of the disciples, sitting at the table for the Last Supper, and praying in the Garden of Gethsemane. Our unique musical drama will draw you into the emotion and meaning of Holy Week. Then continue the journey with us as we keep solemn vigil near the Cross on Good Friday, and lift our voices with joyous and triumphant music on Easter Sunday.
Fourteen!
Sunday, April 21, 2024 at 3 pm
Together we celebrate the fourteen years of James Biery’s music ministry at GPMC. The program includes music by J.S. Bach, who felt a mystical connection with the number 14, as well as a retrospective of musical highlights from the past fourteen years.
