WESTMINSTER WEST -- Pianist Jacqueline Schwab, heard on Ken Burns' "Civil War" and many of his other documentaries, will perform her solo program Tunes for Troubled Times, at the Congregational Church of Westminster West on Sunday, Oct. 27, at 3 p.m. Schwab's program of vintage American and traditional Celtic, Cuban, Brazilian, Ukrainian and other music will feature pieces to soothe souls, inspire reflection and encourage agency and action in a challenging world, according to a press release. Schwab will share stories and speak about how historical tunes can speak to us today. All are welcome to this multicultural, multifaith and nonpartisan concert. This will be Schwab's first Westminster West concert appearance.

Schwab spins emotive musical stories out of the many strands in the American quilt, with community music making at their heart. Her signature playing features in over a dozen of Ken Burns' documentaries, including his Grammy-winning "Civil War," "Baseball," "Lewis and Clark," "Mark Twain," "The War" and his recently-released "Benjamin Franklin," as well as in other PBS documentaries, such as "The Irish in America -- The Long Journey Home." She has performed at the White House for President Clinton and (twice) on national PBS with the American Pops Orchestra, and she has accompanied Scottish singer Jean Redpath on public radio's A Prairie Home Companion and on CBS's Late Show with David Letterman. She is known to the traditional dance world for her playing with the Bare Necessities ensemble. Her recently-released solo album I Lift My Lamp -- Illuminations from Immigrant America celebrates vintage music from American immigrants.

Schwab's performance on Sunday will be at the Congregational Church of Westminster West, 44 Church St. A freewill donation is welcome ($20 suggested), at the door. Tea/coffee will be available before/light refreshments afterward. For more information, contact [email protected], [email protected], or call 802-222-7598.