November music list posted

Music list for choral services (11:00 unless otherwise noted)

Nov. 1 – (9:30 AM) Gospel of John dramatic presentation – no choirs or bells

Nov. 8 – 32nd Sunday in Ordinary Time; Stewardship Sunday
Chancel Choir & Musica Divina Chamber Choir
Introit: Give Almes of Thy Goods (Christopher Tye, c.1500-1573)
Anthem: When I Survey the Wondrous Cross (arr. Gilbert M. Martin)
Postlude: Menuet, from Suite Gothique (Léon Boëllmann, 1862-1897)

Nov. 15 – 33rd Sunday in Ordinary Time
Junior Choir & Chancel Choir
Introit: I To The Hills Lift Up Mine Eyes (Jean Berger, 1909-2002)
Anthem: O Ye Butterflies and Moths (Andrew Carter, b.1939)
Postlude: Fugue in g minor (Nicolaus Bruhns, 1665-1697)

Nov. 22 – 34th Sunday in Ordinary Time; PW Thank Offering Sunday
Chancel Choir & Liberty Bells
Prelude: Fanfare-Rondeau (Jean-J. Mouret, 1682-1738, arr. Thompson)
Anthem: Praise (Alec Rowley, 1892-1958)
Postlude: Toccata Gioiosa (William Mathias, 1934-1992)

Nov. 29 – 1st Sunday in Advent
Gentlemen of the Chancel Choir
Introit: O Sapientia – O Adonai (plainsong, mode ii)
Anthem: Zion Hears the Watchmen’s Voices (J.S. Bach, 1685-1750)
Communion: Advent Prose (plainsong, mode i)
Postlude: Nun Komm der Heiden Heiland (J. S. Bach, 1685-1750)

October music list posted

Music list for choral services (11:00 unless otherwise noted)


Oct. 4. – 27th Sunday in Ordinary Time; World Communion Sunday
Chancel Choir
Introit: Sanctus, Missa Orbis Factor (plainsong, mode II)
Motet: Veni Sancte Spiritus, K. 47 (W.A. Mozart, 1756-1791)
Communion: Adoro Te Devote (arr. Gerald Near, b.1942)
Postlude: Postlude in D, op. 50 no. 2 (Denis Bédard, b.1950)

Oct. 11 – 28th Sunday in Ordinary Time
Gentlemen of the Chancel Choir
Prelude: Carol (Kenneth Meek, 1908-1976)
Anthem: We Have Waited in Silence (Bruce Neswick, b.1956)
Postlude: Postlude in G (Charles Villiers Stanford, 1852-1924)

Oct. 18 – 29th Sunday in Ordinary Time
Liberty Bells & Women of the Chancel Choir
Introit: Dulcis Christe (Michaelangelo Grancini, 1605-1669)
Offertory: Sarabande in d minor (G.F. Handel, 1685-1759, arr. Dill)
Postlude: Fugue in C, BWV 545 (J.S. Bach, 1685-1750)

Oct. 25 – 30th Sunday in Ordinary Time; Reformation Sunday
Junior Choir & Chancel Choir
Introit: God’s Word is Our Great Heritage (arr. Carolyn Jennings)
Anthem: My Jesus is My Lasting Joy (D. Buxtehude, 1637-1707, arr. Bitgood)
Postlude: Fanfare (Jacques-Nicolas Lemmens, 1823-1881)

Brass & Organ Extravaganza

First Presbyterian is hosting a brass and organ extravaganza on Tuesday, October 20 at 7:30 PM. Join faculty and students from Allegheny College, along with organist Kevin Dill, as they present solo and ensemble music for brass and organ by Buxtehude, Gigout, Telemann, Galliard, Trombetti, Faure, and more. Admission is free!

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)

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.