Maundy Thursday begins our trek to Eastertide with poignant organ works from Olivier Messiaen, Ronald Perera, and Ludwig Lenel joined by cellist Lucas Jackson. The Chancel Choir offers a setting of the ancient Latin hymn "Ubi caritas et amor, Deus ibi est" (Where charity and love are, God is there) traditionally sung at Maundy Thursday liturgies.
The Good Friday Musical Meditation and Reflection provides a quiet space on this solemn day of the liturgical year. Organ works by Johannes Brahms, Pamela Decker, Jeanne Demmesieux, Aulis Sallinen and Taizé chants of Passiontide will be shared. Cantor Lucas Jackson and violinist Harmony Tucker join us as we bring our Lenten journey to a close. Easter joy will be offered in an eclectic array of musical expressions this weekend. At the Prelude, trumpeters Michael Bucalo and Josh Margheim join the organ in a transcription of "My Spirit Be Joyful" from J.S. Bach's Easter Cantata No. 146 by Christina Harmon and a fanfare by Martin Ellis. The Chancel Choir sings the rousing gospel-influenced anthem "Love Brought Me Back" by Mark Miller. During communion, the Plymouth Ringers offer a moment of joyful reflection — a quiet joy — in "Easter Sunrise: A Meditation" by Kristine Johanek followed by the exuberant "Jesus Christ Is Risen Today, Alleluia!" by Dianna Meux. At the Postlude, the organ offers "Acclamations", the final movement from "Suite Médiévale" by 20th century French composer Jean Langlais. Based on the Gregorian hymn "Christus vincit" (Christ victorious), the work is an expression of ecstatic joy and triumph bringing our Easter Sunday celebration to a resounding close.
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On this Palm Sunday, we hear bursts of acclamation from the organ in "Trumpet Tune" by David Johnson and "Recessional" by Robert Hughes. The Chancel Choir relates the story of the Passion with the 17th century hymn text "My Song Is Love Unknown" in an expressive setting by Edwin Childs. Kids Will Sing! will offer the joyous South African tune "Siyahamba" led by director Liz McGrew and accompanist Jennifer Jolly. Rev. Kimberly Salico-Diehl joins us on piano as well.
A blend of traditional and Celtic rock sounds will be shared at the early service this St. Paddy's Day morning. "Fiddler" Harmony Tucker and guitarist Alan Skowron join our merry band of players in the chancel.
At the later service, the Chancel Choir sings the traditional Irish hymn "Be Thou My Vision" in a setting by James Biery with violinist Harmony Tucker and cellist Aaron Dunigan-AtLee. You too can join us on this pick-up choir Sunday! Rehearsal begins at 10:10 a.m. Flutist Aaron McGrew opens worship in a lovely duet with organ in "Celtic Hymn: The Sound of Love" by Hans-André Stamm. To commemorate J.S. Bach's 339th birthday on March 21, the organ offers "Fantasia: Bach in Ireland" in a melding of Baroque and Celtic sensibilities by Mr. Stamm, also a renowned interpreter of Bach's organ works. Bheith linn (join us)! At 9:00 a.m., we are joined by guitarist/singer Bill DeMarco and bassist Con Woodall with songs by Kieran Kane, Jim Brickman, and more.
At 11:00 a.m., the Chancel Choir sings "O Love" in a gorgeous contemporary setting of the 19th century hymn text by Elaine Hagenberg. From the organ, two American tunes are creatively reinterpreted in a jazz setting of "In Christ There Is No East or West" by James Biery and the 18th century canon "When Jesus Wept" by David Schelat. This Sunday morning, we experience songs and music reminding us of the ever-present Spirit in our own personal wilderness.
Brooklyn McBride and Noah Kayl offer "Not in a Hurry" by Will Reagan at both services. The organ presents the sublime "My Jesus, Who Has Called Me" at 11:00 a.m. from Brahms' "Eleven Chorale Preludes," a foreshadowing of the composer's own death in 1897 similar to Jesus's allusions in the morning gospel reading. Also during the late morning service, the Chancel Choir sings the Shaker tune "Followers of the Lamb" in a setting by Robert Wetzler during communion. Finally, the organ sends you out assuredly into the world in a grand setting of the hymn tune "Westminster Abbey" (Christ Is Made the Sure Foundation) by Paul Manz. Eclectic songs of faith, devotion, and bountiful grace will be offered during the 9:00 a.m. service this week from the Celtic and American folk traditions and George Harrison.
From Ned Rorem's "A Quaker Reader," the organ nurtures a space for meditation and prayer before the 11:00 a.m. worship hour in "There is a spirit that delights to do no evil..." The Chancel Choir sings the traditional Shaker folk hymn "Followers of the Lamb" in a lively setting by Robert Wetzler. Lastly, the organ offers its own closing hymn in "Choral Song" by 19th century organist Samuel Sebastian Wesley, grandson of renowned hymn writer Charles Wesley. At 9:00 a.m., we are joined by a string quartet to usher in the Lenten season. A message of guidance and grace informs the selections offered by violinist Harmony Tucker, violist Mateo Dunigan-AtLee, cellist Aaron Dunigan-AtLee, and double bassist Ovella Huddleston.
At 11:00 a.m., the Chancel Choir with the Plymouth Ringers offer a beautifully contemplative setting of the Southern Harmony tune "Wondrous Love" by Steve Pilkington. Consider joining us for this Third Sunday "Pick-Up Choir" opportunity! Rehearsal at 10:10 a.m. From the organ comes two hymn tune settings of "Just As I Am" and "If You But Trust in God to Guide You" by Paul Rutz and Johann Sebastian Bach, respectively. A musical invitation to follow Jesus — to transform — welcomes you this Transfiguration Sunday morning in William Bolcom's jazz-influenced setting of "Jesus Calls Us; O'er the Tumult." The Chancel Choir sings the gospel tune "This Little Light of Mine" in a spirited arrangement by Steve Milloy, a former colleague of mine at the Cincinnati College-Conservatory of Music. The organ proclaims "Deo Gracias" (Latin for Thanks Be to God) in a majestic setting by Canadian-British composer Healey Willan.
Breathe on me, Breath of God, fill me with life anew that I may love the way you love and do what you would do. -Edwin Hatch, 1880 At the Prelude, the Plymouth Ringers offer "New Life" by Matt Johnson, a piece celebrating the birth of his newborn son. Cellist Lucas Jackson joins the handbells in this joyous work. The Chancel Choir with flutist Aaron McGrew present "Celtic Communion" by Mark Hayes incorporating the well-known Gaelic tune "Bunessan" (commonly sung to the text "Morning Has Broken.") A fanfare on the hymn tune "Gopsal", the melody of which is attributed to composer G.F. Handel, closes worship in an exciting and concise setting by renowned British composer David Willcocks.
At 9:00 a.m., songs by Pete Seeger and Jesse Colin Young are offered by guitarist/vocalist Bill DeMarco. Bassist Peter Strening and cantor Lucas Jackson also contribute their talents to the morning's songs of community, praise and healing.
At 11:00 a.m., a contemporary setting of the hymn "Beautiful Savior" by Gerre Hancock begins the worship hour. The Chancel Choir sings the spiritual "Hold Out Your Light" in an elegant arrangement by Rollo Dilworth. A grand setting of the Welsh hymn tune "Hyfrydol" (the melody of our opening hymn "Alleluia! Gracious Jesus!") by Ralph Vaughan Williams closes the worship hour. |
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