History
The Mozart Club was founded in the 1920s as an organization of the professional musicians of Winston Salem. They began hosting an annual free concert for the community of Handel's Messiah in 1932. Initially, only the Christmas portion of the Messiah was performed, but now typically the entire oratorio is performed. The performances were hosted at many locations in Winston-Salem over the years as the chorus and audience grew. Many well known conductors have performed with our group, including Sir David Willcocks. More info will be available soon about the annual performances.
The Mozart Club Board was led by Nancy Ann Harris Greenfield for many years until her death in 2006. Greg Powers organized and brought the Messiah performance forward after Mrs. Greenfield's death and served as chair until 2023.
The Mozart Club was founded in the 1920s as an organization of the professional musicians of Winston Salem. They began hosting an annual free concert for the community of Handel's Messiah in 1932. Initially, only the Christmas portion of the Messiah was performed, but now typically the entire oratorio is performed. The performances were hosted at many locations in Winston-Salem over the years as the chorus and audience grew. Many well known conductors have performed with our group, including Sir David Willcocks. More info will be available soon about the annual performances.
The Mozart Club Board was led by Nancy Ann Harris Greenfield for many years until her death in 2006. Greg Powers organized and brought the Messiah performance forward after Mrs. Greenfield's death and served as chair until 2023.
Leadership
The Winston-Salem Mozart Club's sponsored performance of Handel's Messiah is the oldest continuing annual performance in North Carolina since 1932.
David Williamson, of First Baptist Church is the Chorus Master, leading the chorus rehearsals in preparation for the final week of rehearsals.
Terry Hicks, choral director at Forsyth Country Day School, is the piano accompanist for the rehearsal.
The current board members are:
Mary Bergstone, Chair
David Bergstone - Vice Chair
Allison George - Secretary
Joshua Bragg - Treasurer
Terry Hicks, Board Member and Immediate Past Chairman
Brian Adolph, Board Member
Lydian Averitt, Board Member
Ben Limehouse, Board Member
Marilyn Rowe, Board Member
Steven Shafer, Board Member/President Elect
Carol Westmoreland, Board Member
David Williamson - Chorus Master and Board Member
David Williamson, of First Baptist Church is the Chorus Master, leading the chorus rehearsals in preparation for the final week of rehearsals.
Terry Hicks, choral director at Forsyth Country Day School, is the piano accompanist for the rehearsal.
The current board members are:
Mary Bergstone, Chair
David Bergstone - Vice Chair
Allison George - Secretary
Joshua Bragg - Treasurer
Terry Hicks, Board Member and Immediate Past Chairman
Brian Adolph, Board Member
Lydian Averitt, Board Member
Ben Limehouse, Board Member
Marilyn Rowe, Board Member
Steven Shafer, Board Member/President Elect
Carol Westmoreland, Board Member
David Williamson - Chorus Master and Board Member
