Parent’s Weekend: October 19-21, 2012
Parents Weekend is an opportunity for students to showcase to their families the host of events, programs, and experiences available in the Boston University community. This year, Marsh Chapel will once again offer a variety of events aimed at introducing parents to the life and ministry of the Chapel. The University’s complete list of Parents’ Weekend events and services is found online at www.bu.edu/orientation/families/parents-weekend/.
FRIDAY, OCTOBER 19
MARSH CHAPEL CHOIR CONCERT
8:00 p.m. – Marsh Chapel Nave
The Marsh Chapel Choir and Collegium presents three masterpieces of the choral and orchestral repertoire. Admission is free, but donations are welcomed.
HAYDN Te Deum in C major, Hob. XXIIIc:2
BEETHOVEN: Symphony No. 2 in D major, Op. 36
MENDELSSOHN Die erste Walpurgisnacht (The First Walpurgis Night), Op. 60
SATURDAY, OCTOBER 20
DONUTS ON THE BEACH
10:00 a.m. – 12:00 noon ~ BU Beach
Join Dean Robert Allan Hill and Marsh Chapel student leaders for coffee and donuts on the BU Beach while we watch the Head of the Charles Regatta.
MARSH CHAPEL ART AND ARCHITECTURE TOUR:BOSTON UNIVERSITY’S EARLY YEARS
11:00 a.m. ~ Marsh Chapel Nave
Join Br. Larry Whitney, University Chaplain for Community Life, and Rev. Dr. Robert Allan Hill, Dean of Marsh Chapel, for a guided tour of the art and architecture of Marsh Chapel and its significance in the overall conceptualization of Boston University during the early years of the Charles River Campus.
INNER STRENGTH GOSPEL CHOIR CONCERT
12:30 p.m. ~ Steps of Marsh Chapel
Rain Location: Marsh Chapel Nave
ORGAN RECITALS
1:30 p.m. – 3:00 p.m. ~ Marsh Chapel Nave
Join Dr. Scott Allen Jarrett, Director of Music, and Justin Thomas Blackwell, Associate Director of Music, for a series of informal organ recitals during the day.
SUNDAY, OCTOBER 21
INTERDENOMINATIONAL PROTESTANT WORSHIP SERVICE
11:00 a.m. ~ Marsh Chapel Nave
PARENT’S WEEKEND LUNCHEON
12:00 noon ~ Barrister’s Hall, Boston University School of Law
All parents and students are welcome at this luncheon. Reservations are not required.