The Summer Choir offers its final anthem this season with a setting of the popular South African tune "Siyahamba" in "We Are Singing, for the Lord Is Our Light" by Hal Hopson. We'd love for you to join us, all are welcome! Rehearsal begins at 9:15 a.m.
From the organ, a "Soliloquy" by David Conte begins worship so named for the lovely solo flute melody that weaves in and out throughout the work. John Rutter's "Toccata in 7" closes the service with a joyous excursion into the 7/4 time signature.
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The Summer Choir sings of the spirit in "Come, Gracious Spirit," an 18th century text set to the English folk tune "Danby" by Alfred Fedak. Feel free to join us in the chancel to help prepare this lovely anthem. Rehearsal begins at 9:15 a.m. All are welcome!
From the piano, the hypnotic figurations of minimalist composer Philip Glass' "Opening from 'Glassworks'" leads those gathering into a time of prayer and reflection. The service closes with an organ setting of the Welsh hymn tune "Hyfrydol" set in the grand English cathedral style from composer Ralph Vaughan Williams. This Sunday we glorify God in song with the annual summer hymn sing!
During worship, we will ask you to select the congregational hymns from The New Century Hymnal. Come to worship with a few of your favorite Songs of the Church in mind and perhaps we'll sing them! The organ offers five chorale preludes from across the centuries. At the Prelude, three concise settings of well-known German hymn tunes set by Max Reger greet you in the sanctuary. During the Offertory, a playful Baroque interpretation of "Now Thank We All Our God" by Georg Friedrich Kauffmann will be heard. At the Postlude, a stately fughetta (a short fugue) on the hymn "When in Our Music God Is Glorified" by Richard Proulx brings worship to a majestic close. Soil of God, you and I, stand ready to bear This Sunday we present a service in the "eclectic style" typically offered during the academic year at 9:00 a.m. Resident ukulelist Stuart Yoshida, bassist Peter Strening, violinist Harmony Tucker and I share selections inspired by the American and Celtic folk traditions. Come join us as we together sing songs of growth and life-giving stewardship.
Songs of praise and abundance this Sunday morning.
At the Prelude, variations on the 16th century German hymn "Allein Gott in der Höh sei Ehr" (To God Alone Be the Glory) by Dutch composer Jan Pieterszoon Sweelinck will be offered. Serving as the Gloria section in the Lutheran mass of the day, the tune is embellished with a suitably joyful treatment embodying musical elements of both the Renaissance and Baroque eras. The Summer Choir returns with a contemporary setting of the classic hymn "Come, Thou Fount of Every Blessing" by prolific composer of the church Lloyd Larson. It is not too late to sing with us! Stop by at 9:15 this Sunday and lend a voice. We'd be happy to have you join in! At the Postlude, a veritable Gaelic romp in Hans-André Stamm's "Toccata gaelica" closes worship with a quasi-reel in 5/4 time. Cellist Aaron Dunigan-AtLee and contra bassist Ovella Huddleston join yours truly in two disparate chamber works this Sunday morning. During the prelude, the traditional spiritual "Swing Low, Sweet Chariot" recalls our human right of freedom and personal dignity this holiday weekend. At communion, the Baroque strains of J.S. Bach's "Bourrée," the first movement of the "French Overture" published in 1735, is offered.
From the great American composer and writer Ned Rorem, the "Fanfare" from the 1990 "Organ Book III" closes worship on an exuberant and decidedly idiosyncratic note. With CSU Organ Week just around the corner we celebrate the role of the organ in our worship life and in Christian communal worship through the centuries. A few chestnuts from the instrument's vast repertoire will be represented this Sunday morning.
At the Prelude, a selection from Brahms' "Eleven Chorale Preludes," the composer's final work, will be offered in the flowing and beautiful "Herzlich tut mich erfreuen" (My Faithful Heart Rejoices). For the Offertory, we hear a delightful contemporary setting of the 16th century German hymn "Gott der Vater wohn uns bei" (God the Father, Be Our Stay) by Paul Manz. At the Postlude, a dramatic yet fleeting "Toccata in E Minor" by Baroque composer Johann Pachelbel sends us out into the world. At 9:00 a.m., hymns of promise and new beginnings with ukulelist Stuart Yoshida, vocalist Lucas Jackson, and bassist Peter Strening.
At 11:00 a.m., two 19th century works from the organ in "Vision" by German composer Josef Rheinberger and "Choral Song" by English organist Samuel Sebastian Wesley, grandson of the famed hymn writer and leader of the Methodist church Charles Wesley. The Chancel Chancel sings an arrangement of a Mozart work by Hal Hopson in "God Is Our Strong Salvation" using a text paraphrased on Isaiah 12.2-6. Songs of gratitude and praise this Sunday morning.
At 9:00 a.m., resident Plymouth ukuleleist Stuart Yoshida joins myself, bassist Peter Strening, and vocalist Lucas Jackson for a musical survey of thankful expressions. At 11:00 a.m., we hear two venerable tunes of joyful gratitude in settings of "Now Thank We All Our God" by Baroque composer Georg Friedrich Kauffmann and the Latin hymn "Deo Gracias" by British/Canadian composer Healey Willan. The Chancel Choir reminds us of the bountiful Spirit of God in the 19th century American hymn "Come, Thou Fount of Every Blessing" arranged by David Ashley White. Guitarist/vocalist Bill Demarco and banjoist/vocalist Lucas Jackson lead the congregation in song at the 9:00 a.m. service with sounds of folk and more.
The Plymouth Ringers ring in their new program year at the 11:00 a.m. service with a slice of Americana in "Simple Gifts" arranged by Patricia Cota. The Chancel Choir offers the exuberant "Fill Your Hearts with Joy and Gladness" by composer Sarah Quartel. The organ brings the service to a close with the exciting "Toccata in F Major" by Baroque composer Dietrich Buxtehude. |
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