Sarah Jackson Walker, Soprano
Sarah, a native of Minnesota, has been devoted to Early Music since falling in love with Bach's masterpieces as a child. Her deep connection to languages and poetry bloomed alongside her passion for music, inspiring a lifelong calling to the art of song. Sarah graduated from St. Catherine University with a degree in Voice Performance; after completing her degree, she studied with master teacher and mentor Elizabeth Mannion. Nearly two decades ago, she was blessed to find her way into the Early Music community in the Twin Cities, and a few years later, she was privileged to enjoy her first artistic collaboration with Tom. The rest is history, with many Renaissance and Baroque music concerts with Tom and his fellow lutenists, viol players, and keyboardists in the books!
Sarah is also a survivor of childhood domestic violence, so as the daughter of a single mother, it is a very special gift to have the opportunity to contribute to tonight’s benefit for Havenwood.
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Thomas Walker Jr., Lutenist
Tom started classical guitar lessons at age 10. He became captivated by the fingerstyle work of Leo Kottke, John Fahey, & others and spent many years playing and composing in that style. He returned to classical music in college, studying classical guitar and music theory. Theory classes provided his first introduction to the earlier musical vocabulary of counterpoint.
After college, he studied jazz guitar independently but was increasingly obsessed with early music, particularly Renaissance polyphony. He bought his first lute in 1992 and began studies with Phillip Rukavina shortly after. Since then, Thomas has performed with Phillip, Ensemble Polaris, Consortium Carissimi, Sprezzatura, Lute2Viols, the Rose Ensemble, and the Venere Lute Quartet, as well as with local lutenists Paul Berget and Edward Martin.
Thomas served as treasurer for the Lyra Baroque from 2003-2006 and as treasurer for the Lute Society of America from 2015-2018. In regular hours, he works as a fractional economist/CFO for private firms in agribusiness and manufacturing.
Thomas’ recordings, Stile Moderno, Courante (with Edward Martin), Due (with Phillip Rukavina), and La Superbe can be found on most popular streaming platforms.
Wednesday, March 19th | 6:30 PM
Mildred B. Cooper Memorial Chapel | Bella Vista, AR
An Evening of Music & Giving: HRG’s 15th Anniversary, Supporting Havenwood
Join us for a truly unforgettable night of music, community, and generosity as we celebrate HRG’s 15th Anniversary with a breathtaking concert benefiting Havenwood.
Immerse yourself in the enchanting sounds of Renaissance and Baroque music, performed by the renowned soprano Sarah Jackson Walker and accomplished lutenist Thomas Walker Jr.. The awe-inspiring setting of the Mildred B. Cooper Memorial Chapel will provide the perfect backdrop for this extraordinary musical experience.
Admission is FREE, but we invite you to make a donation as your ‘ticket’—a gift that will directly support Havenwood’s mission to empower women and children on their journey to stability and independence.
This special evening is more than just a concert; it’s a celebration of impact, generosity, and the power of community. Don’t miss this chance to be part of something truly meaningful.
An Evening of Music & Giving
Join Us in Celebrating HRG's 15 Years of Client Success
Supporting Havenwood
About Havenwood
Event Directions
Mildred B. Cooper Memorial Chapel
504 Memorial Drive, Bella Vista, AR 72714
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OUR MISSION
Havenwood's mission is to empower single mothers and their children to move from crisis to self-sufficiency.
OUR VISION
Havenwood's vision is to help break generational cycles by providing a safe place and resources that foster a community where all single mothers are able to meet the needs of their families.
WHAT WE DO
Havenwood is a two year program designed to help single mothers overcome the barriers in their lives that lead to homelessness while providing transitional housing for them and their children in a supportive environment to help families become economically self-sufficient and transition into permanent housing.