You are invited for our Annual Michael Allen Harrison Concert Benefitting the Seton Catholic Annual Fund.
This beloved event is coming up on Tuesday, December 10th, at St. John the Evangelist Catholic Church. The concert begins at 7pm and doors open at 6:30pm. We hope you'll join us for evening that celebrates the magic and beauty of the Advent Season with featured performances by the Seton Catholic Choir, Concert & Jazz Bands, and of course, our guest of honor, Mr. Michael Allen Harrison.
Michael is an American composer, songwriter and pianist from Portland, Oregon. As an iconic artist, he is known for his magical piano solo performances and recordings, his upbeat sound with his band, his work with inspiring vocalist Julianne Johnson, his skills producing and creating music for ballet, theater and film, his love for teaching and for his giving spirit. Michael is the founder and president of the Snowman Foundation, the Ten Grands concert series, and the beloved Christmas at the Old Church concert series, approaching its 25th season.
He has created over fifty albums released through MAH Records.
MIchael was honored with a star on the walk of fame in front of the Portland Performing Arts Center for his artistic and community contributions to his beloved city- Portland, Oregon.
A Yamaha / Bosendorfer Artist, Michael is the founder of the Snowman Foundation, a nonprofit which has raised over 3 million dollars for music education supporting school programs and community centers. The organization has made hundreds of instruments and scholarships available to gifted yet disadvanteged children.
He created the Ten Grands concert series as the main platform and fundraiser for the Snowman Foundation. In "Ten Grands", Michael joins forces with nine other pianists performing together on ten pianos to benefit the mission of The Snowman Foundation. The concert is approaching its 16th season. Michael expanded his mission to Seattle and created a 75-minute matinee show especially for local students. The three "Ten Grands for Kids" shows feature talented young artists performing alongside seasoned professionals. Through his concerts, Michael reminds the world of the importance of music education.
We hope you join us on December 10th for this special event, with Mr. Harrison generously donating all proceeds back to Seton Catholic.