"Your Christmas concert is my favorite holiday event! Very uplifting! Gorgeous! Well Done!"
About Tapestry
Tapestry is a spirited team of volunteer musicians who devote themselves to women's choral and English handbell music. Based in the East San Francisco Bay Area, this unique group was formed in 2006 by the merger of Heartsong Women's Chamber Chorus and Canto Bello Handbell Ensemble. We are a registered charitable non-profit corporation whose mission is to entertain, educate, and raise money for charity.
Audiences universally agree that Tapestry performs with high energy and gladsome musicality. We bring to our
performances a passion for the music we play and sing. Quite frankly, it makes us want to dance! And that creates a generous yet intimate bond between us and our audiences. We love what
we do, and it shows.
Tapestry performs throughout Northern California and abroad. A group of our singers has recently returned from a tour in Ireland. Tapestry also performs for private and civic organizations and for seasonal events.
We are excited to announce the beginning of a new season for Tapestry, under the direction of Phil Johnson. Phil brings a wealth of experience and enthusiasm to our group, and we look forward to working with him to continue some of our traditions while also creating new ones. Welcome, Phil!
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Artistic Director
Phil Johnson has been involved in music ever since picking up the cello in 3rd grade. From there, he gravitated toward piano and organ, receiving a Bachelor of Arts in piano, voice and conducting from North Central University. He also holds MBA and JD degrees from the University of St. Thomas (MN). More recently, he has completed a Master of Music degree in conducting from San Francisco State University. He has conducted and performed throughout Europe and North America and has served as music director of churches in Toronto, London, Michigan, Minnesota and California. Phil has also directed, produced and acted in musical theatre events. He has taught music theory at the undergraduate level and maintained a private music studio for over 30 years, teaching piano, voice, cello and music theory. This is his first year with Tapestry.
"Attended your performance at Rossmoor. What an OUTSTANDING show, especially your finale. Kudos to you all for your ever evolving style and choreography. ~ Paul