On Christmas Eve, the choristers of Trinity Episcopal Church in Southport, Connecticut sang Jesus Christ the Apple Tree, Kevin Dill's 2010 setting of an anonymous 18th century carol from New England. Click here to see a video of the service (the carol begins shortly after the 4:00 mark). Dr. Robert Kwan, Trinity's Organist and Choirmaster, is the organ accompanist.
Saturday, December 27, 2014
Wednesday, December 10, 2014
Lessons & Carols
A Service of Lessons & Carols
Sunday, December 14, 11:00 AM
with the Chancel Choir of First Presbyterian Church
and the French Creek Brass Quintet
Join us for this annual service, in which scripture and music intertwine as we encounter the story of humanity's fall from grace and the promise of the Messiah.
Monday, December 8, 2014
Christmas Organ Recital
Tuesday, December 16, 11:45 AM
Kevin Dill, organist
on the 2500-pipe Schlicker organ (built 1972)
with guest soprano Sonya Eagles-Dill
Bach Prelude & Fugue in G, BWV 541
Blatchly Three Versets on 'Away in a Manger'
French Carol, arr. Willan Quelle Est Cette Odeur Agreable
Bedford A Christmas Suite
Presented as part of First Presbyterian's 'Lunch At First' series.
Admission to the recital is free, with a $5 lunch available afterwards.
Wednesday, December 3, 2014
December music list
Music list for choral services (11:00 AM unless otherwise noted)
Dec. 7 – 2nd Sunday in Advent
Chancel Choir
Introit: For You, O Lord, My Soul in Stillness Waits (Marty Haugen, b.1945)
Anthem: Keep Your Lamps (Spiritual, arr. André Thomas, b.1958)
Dec. 14 – 3rd Sunday in Advent; A Service of Lessons & Carols
French Creek Brass Quintet & Chancel Choir
Carol: O Remember Adam’s Fall (English, 17th century)
Carol: Hail, Blessed Virgin Mary (Italian, arr. Charles Wood, 1866-1926)
Carol: In the Bleak Midwinter (Kevin Dill)
Dec. 21 – 4th Sunday in Advent
Liberty Bells
Prelude: Celebration in C (Michael Keller, b. 1952)
Offertory: God Rest Ye Merry, Gentlemen (arr. Kevin McChesney, b.1958)
Dec. 24 – Christmas Eve Candlelight Service (10:00 PM)
Chancel Choir; Glenn Thompson, tenor; Michael Miller, baritone
Introit: I Wonder As I Wander (Appalachian folk carol)
Solo: Behold, I Bring You Glad Tidings (Maurice Greene, 1695-1753)
Anthem: Gesù Bambino (Pietro Yon, 1886-1943)
Candlelighting Chant: Creator of the Stars of Night (plainsong, mode IV)
Dec. 7 – 2nd Sunday in Advent
Chancel Choir
Introit: For You, O Lord, My Soul in Stillness Waits (Marty Haugen, b.1945)
Anthem: Keep Your Lamps (Spiritual, arr. André Thomas, b.1958)
Dec. 14 – 3rd Sunday in Advent; A Service of Lessons & Carols
French Creek Brass Quintet & Chancel Choir
Carol: O Remember Adam’s Fall (English, 17th century)
Carol: Hail, Blessed Virgin Mary (Italian, arr. Charles Wood, 1866-1926)
Carol: In the Bleak Midwinter (Kevin Dill)
Dec. 21 – 4th Sunday in Advent
Liberty Bells
Prelude: Celebration in C (Michael Keller, b. 1952)
Offertory: God Rest Ye Merry, Gentlemen (arr. Kevin McChesney, b.1958)
Dec. 24 – Christmas Eve Candlelight Service (10:00 PM)
Chancel Choir; Glenn Thompson, tenor; Michael Miller, baritone
Introit: I Wonder As I Wander (Appalachian folk carol)
Solo: Behold, I Bring You Glad Tidings (Maurice Greene, 1695-1753)
Anthem: Gesù Bambino (Pietro Yon, 1886-1943)
Candlelighting Chant: Creator of the Stars of Night (plainsong, mode IV)
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