Special Events for Spring 2010

Chancel Choir presents "A Service of Darkness" by Dale Wood

The Chancel Choir will perform this piece by Dale Wood at the 7:30 PM Good Friday tenebrae service on April 2nd.  This service of extinguishing the candles is one of the most moving services of the liturgical year.   The work will be interpolated with scripture readings.   At the conclusion of the readings and music, the Christ candle is removed, the church bells tolls 33 times in remembrance of Christ's years on earth, then the candle is returned in anticipation of the glorious resurrection of Easter morn.

Chancel Choir presents Handel's "Messiah" - Part III

The Chancel Choir will sing the third section of this monumental work during the worship service on Sunday, April 25th.   The work will feature the 30 voice choir directed and accompanied by Jay Smith on the church's 38-rank Austin pipe organ.  Soloists include:  Rachel Barker, soprano; Virginia Champion, alto; Jim Gillberg, tenor; and Glenn Boothby, baritone.

Children's Choir presents the jazz cantata "It's Good"

The Children's Choir will sing this jazzy work depicting the creation story from Genesis by Kathleen Brumm.  The work will feature the choir dressed in "animal" costumes while they sing the work in a choreographed presentation.   The work will be accompanied by pianist Margaret Sheneman, bass guitarist Ben Cahill, and drummer Ben Cahill.   Scenery will be provided by George Casavant.   Don't this this exciting presentation that will take place during the morning workship service on Sunday, May 9th.   A Mother's Day treat!