Bozeman Magazine

After two straight years of sold-out performances in the gorgeous acoustical setting of Holy Rosary Church, we are delighted to once again present the Bozeman Symphonic Choir in a program of glorious and profound choral masterpieces. Featuring James Whitborn’s jazzy Son of God Mass, with soprano saxophone soloist and Bozeman’s own Ryan Matzinger, this lush program also includes works by Bruckner, Rutter, Lauridsen and more.  

The 100 member, volunteer choir, has been preparing for this performance since early September with rehearsals weekly.  “I am so excited to mix two musical mediums that are rarely heard together - jazz saxophone and traditional cathedral-style choral singing, as part of the “O Magnum Mysterium” concert.  

A person's first impression of each of these is that they are on the opposite ends of the musical spectrum, but, in James Whitbourn's Son of God Mass, they make an extremely complimentary mix when combined, each drawing on the chant-like, contemplative possibilities of both choral singing and solo jazz playing. The vocal color, depth and realized potential of the choir is at an all-time high this year, and I think that we are all inspired by the trajectory of the ensemble.” – Jon Harney, Choir Director. 

In addition to soprano saxophone soloist Ryan Matzinger, the program will feature Julia Cory Slovarp, cello and Tim Bell, organ. 

Thank you to Michael and Sharon Beehler, our generous Friday concert sponsors and David and Kippy Sands, our generous Sunday concert sponsors. 

“O Magnum Mysterium” will take place Friday, November 11th at 7:00pm and Sunday, November 13th at 3:00 PM, Holy Rosary Church. The performance venue is located at 220 West Main Street.  Please enter the church from the entrance on Babcock.

Tickets for “O Magnum Mysterium, $25/adult, $15/student, can be purchased online at bozemansymphony.org, at the Bozeman Symphony offices located at 1001 West Oak Street, Suite 110 or by phone at (406) 585-9774.Please join Maestro Matthew Savery, Choir Director Jon Harney, and the Symphonic Choir members for receptions held immediately after each performance, Friday, November 11th in the fellowship hall at Holy Rosary catered by Sola Café and Sunday, November 13th at John Bozeman’s Bistro.