Saturday, September 12, 2009
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.
Tuesday, September 1, 2009
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)
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)
Tuesday, August 11, 2009
Choral Scholarships Available
First Presbyterian Church of Meadville has scholarships available for students willing to sing with our Chancel Choir for the 2009-2010 season. Singers must be able to commit to Thursday evening rehearsals (7:30-9:00) and Sunday morning services (10:20-12:00).
As this program is intended to be a learning opportunity, preference will be given to:
- those in post-secondary studies,
- those taking music lessons privately or through a college or conservatory,
- high school students with the musical ability to sing in an adult choir.
Preference will be given to candidates with choral experience and music reading ability, though we will consider all potential singers on their own merit. For further information contact Kevin Dill at the church.
As this program is intended to be a learning opportunity, preference will be given to:
- those in post-secondary studies,
- those taking music lessons privately or through a college or conservatory,
- high school students with the musical ability to sing in an adult choir.
Preference will be given to candidates with choral experience and music reading ability, though we will consider all potential singers on their own merit. For further information contact Kevin Dill at the church.
Wednesday, July 22, 2009
No rehearsals - No robes - No commitment!
All voices are welcome to join us for Summer Choir, which will sing at the 10:00 services from July 26-September 2. We will warm up in the music room at 9:30, and the music will be quite accessible. Current and former choir members are welcome to join us, as well as those interested in singing but who can't commit to our schedule during the year. Join us for one Sunday, or for all seven! For further information contact Kevin Dill at the church.
Saturday, May 30, 2009
Announcing our winners
First Presbyterian Church of Meadville is pleased to announce the winners of its 2009 hymn text competition. A total of 29 texts were submitted, coming from as far away as New York and Texas. The panel of judges assessed each entry for its creativity, theological insight, and suitability for congregational use.
The judges awarded first prize to Jeanette Reynolds of Erie for her poem “At The Table”. Over the summer this text will be set to music by Kevin Dill, FPC's Director of Music, and introduced to the congregation. The judges also awarded second prize to Ruth Prest of Meadville for her poem “God of Peace”, and third prize to Jeannette Bauer Rynd of Espyville for “I Love the Lord.”
First Presbyterian Church would like to congratulate the winners, and to thank everyone who submitted a hymn for this contest.
The judges awarded first prize to Jeanette Reynolds of Erie for her poem “At The Table”. Over the summer this text will be set to music by Kevin Dill, FPC's Director of Music, and introduced to the congregation. The judges also awarded second prize to Ruth Prest of Meadville for her poem “God of Peace”, and third prize to Jeannette Bauer Rynd of Espyville for “I Love the Lord.”
First Presbyterian Church would like to congratulate the winners, and to thank everyone who submitted a hymn for this contest.
Monday, May 4, 2009
Hymn Text Competition
The Erie Times-News has published a feature on First Presbyterian's hymn text competition. Click here to view the story.
May music list posted
Music list for choral services (11:00 unless otherwise noted)
May 3 – 4th Sunday of Easter
Chancel Choir
Introit: Rise Up My Love (Healey Willan, 1880-1968)
Anthem: Saints Bound for Heaven (traditional, arr. R. Shaw & A. Parker)
Postlude: Allegro Brillante, from Sonatine (Eugene Hill, 1909-1976)
May 10 – 5th Sunday of Easter (8:30 & 11:00)
Junior Choir – Mother’s Day Musical
“Swingin’ Samson” by Michael Hurd
Postlude: Allein Gott in der Höh Sei Ehr (Georg Böhm, 1661-1733)
May 17 – 6th Sunday of Easter
Chancel Choir & Liberty Bells
Introit: This Joyful Eastertide (Dutch carol, arr. Alice Parker, b.1925)
Offertory: Rejoice (Cynthia Dobrinski)
Postlude: Marche Pontificale (Charles-Marie Widor, 1844-1937)
May 24 – 7th Sunday of Easter (10:00 summer hours begin this week)
Chancel Choir
Introit: Vox Ultima Crucis (William H. Harris, 1883-1973)
Anthem: The Wings of the Morning (Alice Parker, b.1925)
Postlude: Finale, from Concerto in d minor (Antonio Vivaldi, 1678-1741)
May 3 – 4th Sunday of Easter
Chancel Choir
Introit: Rise Up My Love (Healey Willan, 1880-1968)
Anthem: Saints Bound for Heaven (traditional, arr. R. Shaw & A. Parker)
Postlude: Allegro Brillante, from Sonatine (Eugene Hill, 1909-1976)
May 10 – 5th Sunday of Easter (8:30 & 11:00)
Junior Choir – Mother’s Day Musical
“Swingin’ Samson” by Michael Hurd
Postlude: Allein Gott in der Höh Sei Ehr (Georg Böhm, 1661-1733)
May 17 – 6th Sunday of Easter
Chancel Choir & Liberty Bells
Introit: This Joyful Eastertide (Dutch carol, arr. Alice Parker, b.1925)
Offertory: Rejoice (Cynthia Dobrinski)
Postlude: Marche Pontificale (Charles-Marie Widor, 1844-1937)
May 24 – 7th Sunday of Easter (10:00 summer hours begin this week)
Chancel Choir
Introit: Vox Ultima Crucis (William H. Harris, 1883-1973)
Anthem: The Wings of the Morning (Alice Parker, b.1925)
Postlude: Finale, from Concerto in d minor (Antonio Vivaldi, 1678-1741)
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