Atlanta Master Chorale: Pathways

• Jon Easter, piano
• Daniel Bara, conductor

Ivo Antognini — Jubilate Deo
Johannes Brahms — Der Gang Zum Liebchen, Op. 31, No. 3
Charles Villiers Stanford — Three Latin Motets, Op. 38 ("III. Beati Quorum")
Eric William Barnum — Dawn
Sarah Quartel — Wide Open Spaces
Shawn Kirchner — I'll Be On My Way

"Is there another way to get there?" For anyone faced with the regular lane closures, bridge work, and general congestion of Atlanta traffic, this is a common and often-asked question. Many of us have a GPS app on our phones that has a special button to push to query alternate routes to our destination.

This question might also apply to our lives in ways that go well beyond our daily frustrations with traffic. In his famous poem, The Road Not Taken, Robert Frost ponders how different his life might have been if he chosen the other path. Even if we are fortunate enough to know where we are headed, we may not be sure what path to take to get there.

This concert will encourage us to set out on a journey. Who knows where the music will take us?

About Atlanta Master Chorale

Now in our fourth decade, Atlanta Master Chorale has crafted one of America's finest choral sounds, bringing singers and audiences to the place "where music touches spirit". The choir was honored with Chorus America's Margaret Hillis Award for Choral Excellence in 2013 and the 2014 Prudential Board Leadership Award from BoardSource.

https://www.atlantamasterchorale.org/

About Jon Easter, piano

Jon Easter is celebrated for his moving expressivity and musical artistry across multiple instruments and as a conductor. He performs regularly with Emory’s Concert Choir and Atlanta Master Chorale, serving as both accompanist and assistant conductor. His expertise has also been showcased in performances with Atlanta Master Chorale at ACDA and AGO conventions at regional and national levels.

Throughout his career, Jon has held significant positions as organist and choir director at Saint Paul’s by the Sea Episcopal in Jacksonville, FL, Roswell Presbyterian Church in Roswell, GA, and Saint Mark United Methodist Church in Atlanta, GA. He now enjoys life as a sought-after substitute and interim organist, in high demand for his versatility and reliability. His commitment to musical excellence extends to solo and collaborative organ recitals across the Southeast, where he consistently demonstrates both technical mastery and artistic expression.

His collaborations with renowned singers, including multiple recitals with Jamie Barton—featuring a recording of Lee Hoiby’s Bon Appétit! and participation in the Metropolitan Opera virtual Gala—further highlight his distinguished career. Jon's recordings include several Atlanta Master Chorale CDs, the University of North Florida Chamber Singers, and Crossroads Trumpets: Masterworks for Trumpet Ensemble. These contributions solidify his reputation as a dynamic and versatile musician, making significant impacts across various musical landscapes.

About Daniel Bara, conductor

https://www.music.uga.edu/directory/people/daniel-bara