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TrueNorth Patriotic Concert

The TrueNorth Chorale and Chamber Orchestra, led by Richard Fortney, will host a free Patriotic Concert on May 16 at 7:30 p.m. at Avon Lake Presbyterian Church. The event honors Armed Services members, featuring beloved American songs that evoke reflection and hope while celebrating freedom and the spirit of America.

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Good Friday Tenebrae Service, ALPC

TrueNorth Chorale and Chamber Orchestra and The Avon Lake Presbyterian Chancel Choir will be leading the community in a Good Friday Tenebrae Service, Friday, April 3rd, 7:30 p.m. at Avon Lake Presbyterian Church.   Song of The Shadows, written by Joseph Martin, is deeply moving, offering a powerful invitation to contemplate the love and sacrifice of Christ. The combination of the narrative, orchestrations, …

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Spring Concert Featuring Rutter Requiem

Spring Concert Featuring Rutter Requiem The TrueNorth Chorale and Chamber Orchestra, under the direction of Rick Fortney, will present TrueNorth’s Spring Concert on Friday, March 27, 7:30 p.m. at Avon Lake Presbyterian Church, 32340 Electric Blvd., Avon Lake, Ohio. The Concert is open to all; there will be a free will offering to help offset costs The Concert features Requiem …

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Anthems of Love Concert Cancelled

TrueNorth’s Concert that was scheduled for this weekend, ‘Anthems of Love’, has been cancelled due to recently missing three weeks of rehearsals on account of the winter weather.    We hope to see you for our Lenten Concert, featuring John Rutter’s Requiem, Friday, March 27th, 7:30 pm and as we join the music ministry of Avon Lake Presbyterian Church on …

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TrueNorth Christmas Concert

The TrueNorth Chorale and Chamber Orchestra, under the direction of Richard Fortney, will present their Christmas Concert on Saturday, December 20, at 7:30 p.m. at Avon Lake Presbyterian Church, 32340 Electric Blvd., Avon Lake, Ohio. OPEN ADMISSION – FREE WILL OFFERING Featuring the TrueNorth Chorale and Chamber Orchestra Rick Fortney, ConductorKathryn Bates, ConcertmasterWith narrators Maryann Nagel Violand and Greg Violand …

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Songs of Nature – Autumn Concert

October 25, 2025 TrueNorth Cultural Arts presents SONGS OF NATURE Featuring the TrueNorth Chorale and Chamber Orchestra Rick Fortney, Conductor Kathryn Bates, Concermaster with Narrators Maryann Nagel Violand and Greg Violand Featuring: Antonín Dvořák’s Songs of NatureLudwig van Beethoven’s Pastorale Symphony No. 6 5th movement, finale and Additional Works by: Press Release Playbill

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Good Friday Tenebrae Service, ALPC

TrueNorth Chorale and Chamber Orchestra and The Avon Lake Presbyterian Chancel Choir, joined by the Chancel Choir of Graton’s Our Lady Queen of Peace Catholic Church, will be leading the community in a Good Friday Tenebrae Service, Friday, April 18th, 7:30 p.m. at Avon Lake Presbyterian Church.   Song of The Shadows, written by Joseph Martin, is deeply moving, offering a …

TrueNorth Chorale Accepting New Members

The TrueNorth Chorale is accepting new members as we prepare for our Winter and Spring Concerts.   We rehearse at Bay United Methodist Church, Tuesday evenings, 7:30 – 9:30 p.m., resuming Tuesday, January 28th.    High School Students and Adults are invited to join us … if interested please contact Rick Fortney, Artistic Director at rfortney@TNCArts.org. Currently rehearsing: Lux Aeterna​​​, …

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Unwrapping Elements of Love … A New Creation

SUNDAY, MARCH 24th, 20243:00 p.m. Concert / Doors open at 2:30 p.m. TRUENORTH CHORALE AND CHAMBER ORCHESTRAUNDER THE DIRECTION OF RICK FORTNEY René Clausen’s A New Creation NON-TICKETED PERFORMANCE – LOVE OFFERING Avon Lake Presbyterian Church32340 Electric BlvdAvon Lake, OH 44012(just west of Jaycox Road, north side of the street) Awe and wonder,Unworthiness and doubt,Mercy and forgiveness,Love, joy and peace …

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A Christmas Festival

TrueNorth Christmas ConcertSaturday, December 16th, 2023(7:30 p.m. Concert / Doors open at 7:00 p.m.) The TrueNorth Chorale and Chamber OrchestraRick Fortney, Artistic Director Enjoy your favorite Christmas Carols!Featuring the music of Leroy Anderson, Jerry Brubaker, Chip Davis,Dan Forrest, Gustav Holst, Daniel Pinkham, Ralph Vaughan Williams,Mack Wilberg, and Tim Zimmerman Non-Ticketed Performance – Love Offering Avon Lake Presbyterian Church32340 Electric Blvd.(just …