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Formed in early 2009, the Halo Ensemble has performed in venues across the U.S. and Europe, including in Sárospatak, Hungary at the Crescendo Summer Institute for the Arts; in Helsinki, Finland for the Helsinki Festival and Urban Dreams Events; and Lohja, Finland for the opening concert of Uskon Yö Artists Festival.

The Halo Ensemble is currently based in Cleveland, Ohio. Future project plans extend to cross-genre collaborations, creative church services, commissioning new music, and aesthetic education.

What has been happening lately?

Past events

February 2012
The Barking Spider,
Cleveland, OH, USA
Pre-game with the Halo Ensemble!

Can't make our Saturday night concert? Come pre-game with the Halo Ensemble and Classical Revolution on Super Bowl Sunday! Several Halo Artists will be joining forces with Classical Revolution and appearing at the Barking Spider Tavern. Program will include Holst Saint Paul Suite for string quintet, Bach Partita in A minor, and we'll probably throw in a few surprises. Hope to see you there!

Sunday, February 5, 2012
3:00 PM

Barking Spider Tavern
11310 Juniper Rd.
Cleveland, OH 44106

Classical Revoluton: Chamber Music for the People
http://classicalrevolution.org/
February 2012
Fellowship Bible Church,
Chagrin Falls, OH, USA
Holst - Hailstork - Haydn - World Premiere

Join us this Saturday, February 4, for the world premiere of Jeremy Allen's A Thousand Years Twice featuring Erica Ward, violin.

Program
WORLD PREMIERE - Jeremy Allen: A Thousand Years Twice
Adolphus Hailstork: Songs of the Magi
Gustav Holst: Saint Paul Suite
Franz Joseph Haydn: Symphony No. 71

Saturday, February 4, 2012
7:30 PM
Fellowship Bible Church
16391 Chillicothe Road
Chagrin Falls, OH
March 2011
Egyptian Embassy,
Washington, D.C., USA
Embassy Concert Series

Halo Artists Caroline Chéhadé and Jennifer Jackson join the Embassy Series to present a concert at the Residence of the Egyptian Ambassador.

March 4, 2011
7:30 PM
Residence of the Egyptian Ambassador
Washington, D.C.

Check out the Embassy Series website or facebook page for more information:
http://www.embassyseries.org/
http://www.facebook.com/group.php?gid=57006856553

"The Embassy Series promotes international understanding and global cultural diplomacy through music and the Arts, by extending public access to Washington DC's embassies and ambassadors' residences, highlighting their music and culture and showcasing American and international artists. "
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February 2011
Saint Patrick's Episcopal Church,
Falls Church, Virginia, USA
Odeon Chamber Music Series

Halo is delighted to appear as part of the Odeon Chamber Music Series spring season! Join Halo artists Caroline Chéhadé, Laura Hairgrove, Jennifer Jackson, Robert Nicholson, and Heather Wible for a fun afternoon of music making. Be sure to stay for the post-concert reception. We look forward to meeting you!

February 27, 2011
4:00 - 6:00 PM
Saint Patrick's Episcopal Church
3241 Brush Drive
Falls Church, Virginia 22042 (Washington, D.C. area)

Program
Haydn: London Trio, No.1
Handel/Halvorsen: Passacaglia
Dring: Trio for flute, oboe, and piano
Mendelssohn: Trio No. 1 in D minor

Check out Odeon's website or facebook page for more information:
http://www.odeonchambermusicseries.org/
http://www.facebook.com/group.php?gid=327648814156

"The Odeon Chamber Music Series presents quality chamber music to the Metropolitan Washington D.C. area. The series delights listeners with outstanding artistry in a friendly setting, while offering local and international musicians a prestigious performance venue."
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February 2011
Patrick Henry College,
Purcellville, VA, USA
Educational Programs: Patrick Henry College

Halo artists Caroline Chéhadé, Laura Hairgrove, Jennifer Jackson, Robert Nicholson, and Heather Wible will perform and guest lecture on Baroque and Classical aesthetics and the role of faith in the arts at Patrick Henry College.

February 24, 2011
Patrick Henry College
Purcellville, VA
August 2010
Roihuvuoren kirkko,
Helsinki, Finland
Helsinki Festival Night of the Arts: Roihuvuori

Halo closes our European tour in a final performance with Xaris Dance as part of the Helsinki Festival "Night of the Arts" events in Roihuvuori. Experience classical music in various instrumentation and instrumental/dance improvisation.

August 27, 2010
"A musical evening at Roihuvuori Parish Church"
10:00 PM - 11:30 PM
Roihuvuori Church
Tulisuontie 2, Helsinki, Finland

Program
Poulenc: Trio for oboe, bassoon, and piano
Brahms: Trio for violin, French horn, and piano
Holst: St. Paul Suite
Knorr: Three Songs for Chamber Ensemble
Instrumental/Dance Improvisation

For further information:
Helsinki Festival Night of the Arts at Roihuvuori
Geoff Knorr: www.geoffknorr.com
Xaris Finland: www.xarisfinland.net
August 2010
Helsingin Vapaakirkko,
Helsinki, Finland
Helsinki Festival Night of the Arts: City Centre

Halo participates in the Helsinki Festival "Night of the Arts" events. Come hear a diverse program of chamber music of various instrumentation, string orchestra, antiphonal chamber ensemble and improvisation.

August 27, 2010
"Halo in the Night"
7:00 - 8:30 PM
Helsingin Vapaakirkko (Helsinki Free Church)
Annankatu 1, Helsinki, Finland

Program
Lanner: Chamber Music Selections
Holst: St. Paul Suite
Knorr: Three Songs for Chamber Ensemble
Improvisation

For further information:
Helsinki Festival City Centre/Night of the Arts
Geoff Knorr: www.geoffknorr.com
August 2010
Vanha kirkko,
Helsinki, Finland
Urbaani Unelma (Urban Dreams)

Come be part of the world premiere of Geoff Knorr's Three Songs for Chamber Ensemble as Halo collaborates with the Xaris Dance Company as part of Urbaani Unelma Events.

August 26, 2010
7:00 - 9:00 PM
Vanha kirkko (Old Church) of Helsinki
Lönnrotinkatu 6, Helsinki, Finland

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Program
Copland: Appalachian Spring Suite for 13 Instruments
Holst: St. Paul Suite
Knorr: Three Songs for Chamber Ensemble (world premiere)

For further information:
Geoff Knorr: www.geoffknorr.com
Xaris Finland: www.xarisfinland.net
Urban Dreams: www.urbaaniunelma.fi
August 2010
Café Jugend,
Helsinki, Finland
Chamber Music @ Café Jugend

Halo returns to Café Jugend for an afternoon of chamber music making! Come meet the ensemble members and enjoy the atmosphere of this delightful café in downtown Helsinki.

Wednesday, August 25, 2010
4:00 - 5:30 PM
Café Jugend
Pohjoisesplanadi 19, Helsinki, Finland

Program
Works of various instrumentation including selections from the following:
Handel/Halvorsen: Passacaglia
Brahms: Trio for violin, French horn, and piano
Poulenc: Trio for oboe, bassoon, and piano
Holst: St. Paul Suite

For further information:
www.cafejugend.fi
July 2010
Church of the Good Shepherd,
Winona Lake, Indiana, USA
MasterWorks Festival

Join Halo for our 2010 summer season debut at the MasterWorks Festival! This summer season program features Copland's Appalachian Spring and Park Lane Group and Live Music Now artist Andrew Somerville performing Charles Koechlin's First Sonatina for Saxophone and chamber orchestra.

Tuesday, July 13, 2010
4:00 - 5:30 PM
The MasterWorks Festival
Church of the Good Shepherd
780 College Avenue
Winona Lake, IN 46590

Program
Holst: St. Paul Suite
Koechlin: Sonatina No. 1
Ligeti: Six Bagatelles
Copland: Appalachian Spring

For further information:
www.masterworksfestival.org