This is an Invitation for people to attend a Sacred,Classical Concert, and Contemporary Christian Concert at the Church of the Assumption in Galloway, NJ. Brothers, Ron and Gary Matthews are one of the most gifted and dynamic duet teams in North America. They are duo vocalists, pianists, organists and trumpeters. With this combination of superlative talent, these brothers bring to every concert a rare and uplifting musical experience, but most importantly a rich spirit of worship.

Ron and Gary are also highly respected as composers and conductors. Dr. Ron Matthews is Professor of Music and Chair of the Music Department at Eastern University in St. Davids, Pennsylvania and Pastor of Worship Arts at Church of the Savior in Wayne, Pennsylvania. In 2001, Ron was hired to be the musical director of the Jubilate Deo Chorale and Orchestra. He worked very closely with Msgr. Louis Marucci, Executive Director of JDCO. Many area vocalists and instrumentalists performed in concert with JDCO. In 1991 the group had been created by brothers Msgrs. Carl and Louis Marucci JDCO performed in many venues, including Carnegie Hall, Lincoln Center, and Sony Center. Sub groups also traveled to Italy and France.

Dr. Gary Matthews is the Minister of Worship and the Arts at Christ Memorial Church in Holland, Michigan. He earned his undergraduate degree in Music Education and Organ from Temple University, Philadelphia, Pennsylvania and his Masters Degree in Sacred Music from Combs College of Music, Philadelphia, Pennsylvania.

Ron and Gary have released six recordings. Their repertoire includes the major composers of all periods plus arrangements and compositions based upon hymn tunes, gospel and Contemporary Christian songs.

In planning this concert, Donna Marie Berchtold, Director of Music for Our Lady of Perpetual Help Parish, and a member of the former JDCO, would like to gather area vocalists from JDCO, local churches, schools, or Universities, who would be interested in singing as a Background Choir for three songs with the Matthews Brothers. She is seeking vocalists (high school age and upward) who could prepare music quickly. A knowledge of voice part, and Music reading skills would be appreciated,

REHEARSAL DATES: JULY 17 ( 3-5 PM); JULY 23 (1-3 PM), JULY 31 (DAY OF CONCERT - TBA)

Interested Vocalists: Email Donna Marie Berchtold - firesongwed@gmail.com