

# Event Details

- **Event Name**: Sacred Service Duke Ellington with Samuel McKelton
- **Event Start and End Date**: Fri, 10 Apr, 2026 at 07:30 pm (-04:00)
- **Event Description**: John V. Sinclair, conductor • Bach Festival Choir • Jazz Big Band •  Samuel McKelton, tenor

Composed between 1965 and 1973, Duke Ellington’s Sacred Service is a groundbreaking work blending jazz, classical, gospel, and spiritual music into a powerful expression of faith. Ellington called it “the most important thing I have ever done,” reflecting his profound religious vision and artistic ambition.

Originally performed in churches and cathedrals, this extraordinary piece features choir, soloists, and a big band jazz orchestra. It offers audiences a stirring, unforgettable musical experience that bridges sacred tradition with jazz innovation—celebrating spirituality through a uniquely American musical language that continues to inspire and move listeners today.

Tickets from $20.
- **Event URL**: https://allevents.in/winter-park/sacred-service-duke-ellington-with-samuel-mckelton/200029587714524
- **Event Categories**: music, entertainment, festivals, live-music, art, jazz
- **Interested Audience**: 
  - total_interested_count: 6

## Ticket Details

- **Ticket URL**: https://www.bachfestivalflorida.org/event/sacred-service-2026?utm_source=AllEvents.in&utm_medium=event-discovery-platform&utm_campaign=winter+park-events

## Event venue details

- **city**: Winter Park
- **state**: FL
- **country**: United States
- **location**: Knowles Memorial Chapel
- **lat**: 28.592652581559
- **long**: -81.347981225898
- **full address**: Knowles Memorial Chapel, 1000 Holt Ave,Winter Park,FL,United States

## Event Organizer details

- **affiliate_id**: 2
- **organizer**: Bach Festival Society of Winter Park (https://allevents.in/org/bach-festival-society-of-winter-park/8395820)

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## FAQs

- **Q**: When is the event happening?
  - **A:** Fri, 10 Apr, 2026 at 07:30 pm (-04:00)
- **Q**: Where is the event happening?
  - **A:** Knowles Memorial Chapel, 1000 Holt Ave,Winter Park,FL,United States
- **Q**: Who is organizing the event?
  - **A:** Bach Festival Society of Winter Park
- **Q**: What type of event is this?
  - **A:** music, entertainment, festivals, live-music, art, jazz
- **Q**: Where can I find ticket details about Sacred Service Duke Ellington with Samuel McKelton ?
  - **A:** You can find ticket details about this event on AllEvents.

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