Pianist Bill McKim Headlines Benefit Concert at Guilford Church

Bill McKim headlines Piano Benefit Concert for Guilford Church Feb 21

Guilford, VT— Concert pianist Bill McKim is headlining a piano benefit concert on Saturday, February 21 at 2:00 pm at the Guilford Community Church.

McKim is an alumnus of the New England Conservatory in Boston, MA where he performed for many years on radio, television and in concert halls such as the Gardner Museum, where he delighted audiences for nearly 20 piano performances.

McKim will perform a selection of beloved pieces of classical piano repertoire including Chopin and other composers.

Joining McKim will be talented members and friends of the congregation including instrumentalist Dennis Price performing a flute solo, “In the Bleak Midwinter” and possibly one more piece. He will accompany his daughter, Emma Schneider, a well-known local soprano, who will sing two Faure songs. Katharine Breunig will perform the familiar hymn “Precious Lord, Take My Hand” by Thomas A. Dorsey, with piano accompaniment by Rachel Johnson.

There will be no advanced ticket sales. Suggested donation $15-$20 (cash or check). Complimentary lite refreshments will be served following the concert downstairs in the Zeller Hall.

All proceeds from the concert series benefit the church, which is handicapped accessible, and actively supports numerous local programs and organizations serving the wider community.

Directions to 38 Church Drive: 1-91 to Vermont Exit 1 (Brattleboro), south on Route 5 to just past the Guilford Country Store, left on Bee Barn Road, left again on Church Drive. For information, contact (802) 257-0994 or email guilfordchurch@gmail.com