Canadian Organ Music Workshop

Did you know that our neighbor to the north has a flourishing musical culture? Join Kevin Dill, Music Director at the First Presbyterian Church of Meadville, as we explore the organ music of Canada. This workshop, sponsored by the Erie Chapter of the American Guild of Organists, takes place on Saturday, October 10 at 1 PM.

Dill, a graduate of the University of Alberta and Associate of the Royal Canadian College of Organists, will take us through an overview of Canada’s most important organ composers, with an emphasis on accessible and useful repertoire for the church organist. The workshop will include both a brief talk and a recital on First Presbyterian's 2500-pipe Schlicker organ. Musicians and non-musicians alike are welcome to attend this free event; phone 333-2161 for more information.

FPC hosts Thai dance & drama

On Tuesday, September 29 at 7 PM, First Presbyterian Church will host a performance by a dance & drama troupe from Payap University in Chiang Mai, Thailand. (Our Church helps support Rev. Rob Collins and his wife, Rev. Esther Wakeman, who are directors of the Christian Communications Institute of the University.) This 90-minute program will feature dances from various regions of Thailand, as well as a traditional melodrama (Likay) with English translation. Please plan to come join us as this troupe shares its message with us.

September Music List Posted

Sept. 6 – 23rd Sunday in Ordinary Time (10:00)
Chancel Choir
Introit: Day By Day (Harold Friedell, 1905-1958)
Anthem: O For a Closer Walk With God (C. V. Stanford, 1852-1924)
Postlude: Allegro, Concerto in a minor (A. Vivaldi, 1678-1741, arr. Bach)

Sept. 13 – 24th Sunday in Ordinary Time (normal 11:00 hours resume this week)
Chancel Choir
Introit: Lord, For Thy Tender Mercies Sake (Richard Farrant, 1530-1580)
Anthem: How Firm A Foundation (arr. Alice Parker, b.1925)
Postlude: Finale, from Sonata I (Felix Mendelssohn, 1809-1847)

Sept. 20 – 25th Sunday in Ordinary Time
Chancel Choir
Introit: I To the Hills Lift Up Mine Eyes (Jean Berger, 1909-2002)
Anthem: Ye Servants of God (arr. Henry Coleman, 1888-1965)
Postlude: Rigaudon (André Campra, 1660-1744)

Sept. 27 – 26th Sunday in Ordinary Time
Chancel Choir & Liberty Bells
Prelude: Sarabande in d minor (G.F. Handel, 1685-1759, arr. Dill)
Anthem: Clap Your Hands (Nancy Roberts, b.1928)
Postlude: March (Henry Purcell, 1659-1695, arr. C.H. Trevor)