January-February music list

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

Jan. 18 – 2nd Sunday after Epiphany
Chancel Choir
Introit: Pray For the Peace of Jerusalem (Lowell Mason, 1792-1872)
Anthem: As Longs the Deer for Cooling Streams (Michael McCabe, b.1941)

Jan. 25 – 3rd Sunday after Epiphany
Liberty Bells & Chancel Choir
Prelude: Spiritual (Douglas Wagner, b.1953)
Anthem: Bound for the Promised Land (Southern Harmony, 1835, arr. K. Dill)

Feb. 1 – 4th Sunday after Epiphany
Chancel Choir
Introit: O Worship the Lord (Hal Hopson, b.1933)
Anthem: How Beautiful Upon the Mountains (John Stainer, 1840-1901)

Feb. 8 – 5th Sunday after Epiphany
Liberty Bells
Prelude: Reflection (Kevin Dill, 2014)
Offertory: Carillon (Kevin Dill, 2014)

Feb. 15 – The Transfiguration of the Lord
Chancel Choir
Introit: Rejoice in the Lord (John Bishop, 1665-1737)
Canticle: Benedictus Es, Domine (Austin Lovelace, 1919-2010)

Feb. 22 – 1st Sunday in Lent
Saint Hildegard Choir
Introit: Eternal Lord of Love (Kevin Dill, 2015)
Anthem: Call To Remembrance, O Lord (Richard Farrant, c.1525-1581)
Communion: Lent Prose (plainsong, mode V)

Christmas Eve video

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.

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.

Christmas Organ Recital

Organ Music for Christmas
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.

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)

November music list

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

Nov. 2 – 21st Sunday after Pentecost
Liberty Bell Choir
Prelude: Reflection (Kevin Dill)
Offertory: Carillon (Kevin Dill)

Nov. 9 – 22nd Sunday after Pentecost
Chancel Choir
Introit: O Come, Let Us Sing Unto the Lord (Hal Hopson, b.1933)
Anthem: Down By the Riverside (traditional American, arr. John Rutter, b.1945)

Nov. 16 – 23rd Sunday after Pentecost
Chancel Choir
Introit: O Magnify the Lord With Me (Serbian Orthodox Melody)
Anthem: This Is the Day the Lord Hath Made (John C. Bechler, 1784-1857)

Nov. 23 – 24th Sunday after Pentecost; Presbyterian Women’s Thank Offering Sunday
Saint Hildegard Choir
Introit: From the Rising of the Sun (Russian Orthodox Chant)
Anthem: Down In the River To Pray (traditional American, arr. Mark Liversidge)

Nov. 30 – 1st Sunday in Advent
Liberty Bell Choir
Prelude: A Festive Entrada (Cynthia Dobrinski, b. 1950)
Offertory: Savior of the Nations, Come (medieval, arr. Cathy Moklebust, b.1958)
Communion: Creator of the Stars of Night (plainsong, mode IV)

October music list

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

Oct. 5 – 17th Sunday after Pentecost; World Communion Sunday
Chancel Choir
Introit: O Lord, Open Thou Our Lips (William Witherup, b.1945)
Anthem: We Gather At Your Table, Lord (Irish melody, arr. Walter Ehret)
Communion: Adoro Te Devote (plainsong, mode V)

Oct. 12 – 18th Sunday after Pentecost
Liberty Bell Choir
Prelude: Minuet in C minor (Henry Purcell, 1659-1695, arr. W. Hornibrook)
Offertory: Ring For Joy (Douglas Wagner, b.1952)

Oct. 19 – 19th Sunday after Pentecost
Chancel Choir
Introit: Father, Thy Holy Spirit Send (Melchior Franck, 1573-1639)
Anthem: Holy, Holy (Spiritual, arr. Alice Parker, b.1925)

Oct. 26 – 20th Sunday after Pentecost; Reformation Sunday
French Creek Brass Quintet & Saint Hildegard Choir
Preservice Music: Three Pieces (Johann Christoph Pezel, 1639-1694)
Introit: As You Cause the Sun to Rise (plainsong, arr. Kevin Dill)
Offertory: March, from Occasional Oratorio (G.F. Handel, 1685-1759)
Call to Prayer: Kyrie, from Mass for Three Voices (Antonio Lotti, 1667-1740)
Postlude: My Spirit Be Joyful, from Cantata 68 (J.S. Bach, 1685-1750)