Praeclara

Memories of Kevin Ezell: The Music Man at Wildwood Park for the Arts, October 2016. Kevin and his brother Ethan sang as part of the school board quartet with Luke Angelo and Bill Downs. They stole the show whenever they were on stage with their comedic timing and their sweet barbershop harmonies.

Kevin and Bill both left us far too soon, but their memories will forever be a blessing to all who knew them.

We're pleased to welcome Rayburn Ezell to the Wildwood stage as part of the cast of ALL IS CALM, opening on December 7th. He's one of the three Ezell brothers taking the stage in this production. Get your tickets for this poignant and touching Christmas tale at www.wildwoopark.org.

Rayburn E. Ezell had his first singing experience from the age of seven and it has been an experience since. Junior high and high school were formative years for him while traing under Faron Wilson and after auditioning for the University of Arkansas-Monticello, earned a performance scholarship and trained under Dr. Kent Skinner.

College years were filled with some interesting works, with his debut being the role of the Janitor in, "Help! Help! The Globokinks!', which was also performed for the surrounding schools at the Fine Arts building during the month of October. Other roles included Monostatos from Magic Flute, the sidekick from Man of La Mancha, and the defendant in Trial by Jury.

He also has performed solos for chamber works and art songs from various composers such as Brahms, Handel, Mozart, Schubert, Schumann, Massenet, Gounod, Vaughn Williams, Barber and Britten.

Rayburn currently resides in Little Rock after living in Texas for 15 years, and is an active choir member at Second Presbyterian, as well as a preschool teacher for Second Presbyterian Preschool. Go Pandas!

Praeclara's parent organization, Second Presbyterian Church, would like to invite you to a special musical event!

Second Presbyterian Church's Music Ministry presents a Celebration Organ Recital featuring Ken Cowan on Friday, January 27th at 7:30 pm. This concert is open to the general public and there is no ticket admission.

Ken Cowan is one of North America’s finest concert organists, praised for his dazzling artistry, impeccable technique and imaginative programming by audiences and critics alike. He will perform on Second Church's new pipe organ which was designed, built and installed in 2020 by Nichols & Simpson Organbuilders, Inc. After a long wait, we are thrilled to welcome you to enjoy the first recital on our new instrument - please save the date and join us in celebration!

The Praeclara Ringers and the Presbyterian Women bring you an afternoon of great music and fellowship. Join us for High Tea at Highclere Castle! We begin with a concert including music featured in the Downton Abbey series, followed by a traditional English high tea. Costumes encouraged, but not required!

Sign up to attend: https://secondpreslr.shelbynextchms.com/external/form/1f5a9f80-4a76-44e5-bf8b-bfe76ed02147 Tickets are $15 -- both the concert and the tea are included.