Lasker Baptist Church
LSMF is a classical music festival in which Christian musicians are encouraged to explore the connection between their faith and their art. LSMF takes place each summer in Lasker, NC where performances, seminars, and worship are held in Lasker Baptist Church and participants are hosted by members of the church and the surrounding communities.Smaller events are held at other locations at other times in the year and materials are added to this site periodically.


Summer 2008 Festival Schedule - "Community"
Unless otherwise noted, all events take place at Lasker Baptist church and are free and open to the public. For more information, please call 252-398-4738.


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June 26 6:45pm Chapel Service Keynote: Dr. Larry Frazier, speaker
June 26 7:30pm Opera, Broadway, and More
Jeff and Tracee Prillaman, tenor and soprano; Jeremy McEntire, flute; Stephen Longenecker, baritone; Kathy and Charles Hulin, horn and piano


*June 27 6:45pm Pre-concert Lecture Rev. Ricky Barnes, speaker
*June 27 7:30pm Early Keyboard Music
James M. Guthrie, organ; Jeremy McEntire, flute; Charles Hulin, harpsichord
*Events to be held at the Church of the Saviour in Jackson

June 29 3:00pm New Music for the Churches
A time of worship with the music of Composer-In-Residence Stefan Waligur

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Aug. 14 7:30pm Spirituals
Carolyn Sebron, mezzo-soprano and Lloyd Arriola, piano

Aug. 15 7:30pm Chowan at Lasker
Greg Parker, baritone; Paula Pressnell, piano; Mike Butrico, trombone; Jonathan Johnston & James Guthrie, violins; Charles & Kathy Hulin, pianos

Aug. 17 3:00pm Opera Arias
Julia Rolwing, soprano and Lloyd Arriola, piano