Sparkling Bells

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Get ready for 3 "Sparkling" concerts filled with delightful music on the weekend of Nov. 9, 10, and 11. The San Jose Chapter of the American Guild of Organists is joining with various Bay Area musicians to raise money for research into the cure and prevention of Alzheimer's disease.

The first night, Friday, Nov. 9, 7:30pm, organist Valerie Sterk will be joined by “Sparkling Handbell” musicians Larry and Carla Sue, Norma Rose and Sue Hansen, and 12 year old soloist Paul Kvamme accompanied by Margaret Kvamme. The concert will be held at Sunnyvale Presbyterian Church (728 West Fremont Avenue, Sunnyvale 94087).

The second night, Saturday, Nov. 10, 7:30pm, "Get Your Sparkle Back" organist T. Paul Rosas will be joined by a spectacular vocal trio at Los Altos United Methodist Church (655 Magdalena Ave., Los Altos 94024). Casie Walker, Laura Lang-Ree and Don Gustafson will present delightful classical, jazz and Broadway-style songs. Mr. Rosas will be joined by Carolyn Lamcke to perform a mesmerizing organ/piano duet inspired by three unique Bay Area locations: Muir Woods, Bodega Bay and the Golden Gate Bridge. This piece was written by nationally-acclaimed local composer, Sondra Clark.

The third concert, "Sparkling Brass," will be presented on Sunday, Nov. 11, 3pm at Sacred Heart Catholic Church (13716 Saratoga Ave., Saratoga 95070). Organist Diane Keller will be joined by the Ken Yee Trombone Fourtet. They will be bringing you a bit of jazz, classical and some fun new stuff. The best thing to say is "WOW!" when you hear the program that they have put together.

If you know a caregiver of an Alzheimer's patient --offer them the chance to get out by standing in for them while they attend a concert.
If you know someone who has Alzheimer's disease, --invite them to join you at one or more of the concerts.
If you are taking care of someone who has Alzheimer's disease -- make this a special time spent together.
If you want to honor the memory of someone who died from Alzheimer's disease -- come and donate to the Alzheimer's Association in their name.
If you simply want to help bring an end to this awful disease --make a donation to the Alzheimer's Association.

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