FirstLight
Gathering Song(s)
He knows my name
I could sing of your love forever
Opening Song
Lord reign in me
Confession
First song of Isaiah (Surely it is God…)
Offertory
Indescribable
Communion
One bread, one body
Closing Song
Change my heart, O God
11AM
Hymns
142, All hail the power of Jesus’ name (CORONATION)
376, Love divine, all loves excelling (BEECHER)
Confession
White, Surely it is God who saves me
Doxology
592, Praise God from whom all blessings flow (OLD HUNDREDTH)
Music during Communion
521, You satisfy the hungry heart (GIFT OF FINEST WHEAT)
506, Deck yourself, my soul with gladness (SCHMUEKE DICH)
Instrumental/Organ Music
Prelude: Arr. Philip Gehring, You satisfy the hungry heart
Offertory: John Henry Newman/John Bacchus Dykes, Lead kindly light
Ken Scott, Jr., Libby Barker, Carolyn Konnert
Postlude: Pachelbel, Toccata in E Minor
Thursday, February 24, 2011
Thursday, February 17, 2011
Music for worship 022011
FirstLight
Gathering Song(s)
Sanctuary
Better is one day
Opening Song
Blessed be your name
Confession
Your grace is enough
Scripture/Proclamation
Thy word
Offertory
Lead me to the cross
Doxology
Owens, Praise God form whom all blessings flow
Closing Song
Take my life
11AM
Hymns
479, Praise, my soul, the God of heaven (LAUDA ANIMA)
307, Fight the good fight (DUKE STREET)
274, O God of earth and space (LEONI)
Confession
579, Gloria Patri (GREATOREX)
Anthem
Handel/Hopson, Shout the glad tidings
Shout the glad tidings, O sing to the Lord;
For he hath done marvelous things.
Mighty are his works, wonderful his deeds;
His love and power forever are sure.
The Lord is King, King of all; he rules in might,
O sing for joy; his power and love forever are sure.
Trumpets sound forth his praise
For our victory is won. Sing, O Israel, sing.
The Lord is faithful, let all give praise:
The roar of the sea, all creatures therein.
Sound forth your joy.
God is the Lord, King over all.
See his marvelous works, see his wonderful deeds.
His power and love forever are sure.
Doxology
592, Praise God from whom all blessings flow (OLD HUNDREDTH)
Instrumental/Organ Music
Prelude: Arr. Robert Buckley Farlee, Lauda Anima
Offertory: Arr. George Shearing (d. 2/14/2011), I know that my redeemer lives (Antioch)
Postlude: Handel, Presto, Concerto in F
Gathering Song(s)
Sanctuary
Better is one day
Opening Song
Blessed be your name
Confession
Your grace is enough
Scripture/Proclamation
Thy word
Offertory
Lead me to the cross
Doxology
Owens, Praise God form whom all blessings flow
Closing Song
Take my life
11AM
Hymns
479, Praise, my soul, the God of heaven (LAUDA ANIMA)
307, Fight the good fight (DUKE STREET)
274, O God of earth and space (LEONI)
Confession
579, Gloria Patri (GREATOREX)
Anthem
Handel/Hopson, Shout the glad tidings
Shout the glad tidings, O sing to the Lord;
For he hath done marvelous things.
Mighty are his works, wonderful his deeds;
His love and power forever are sure.
The Lord is King, King of all; he rules in might,
O sing for joy; his power and love forever are sure.
Trumpets sound forth his praise
For our victory is won. Sing, O Israel, sing.
The Lord is faithful, let all give praise:
The roar of the sea, all creatures therein.
Sound forth your joy.
God is the Lord, King over all.
See his marvelous works, see his wonderful deeds.
His power and love forever are sure.
Doxology
592, Praise God from whom all blessings flow (OLD HUNDREDTH)
Instrumental/Organ Music
Prelude: Arr. Robert Buckley Farlee, Lauda Anima
Offertory: Arr. George Shearing (d. 2/14/2011), I know that my redeemer lives (Antioch)
Postlude: Handel, Presto, Concerto in F
Wednesday, February 16, 2011
RIP George Shearing
British pianist George Shearing died recently. I happened to hear an interview with him on Fresh Air yesterday. He was talking about working during "the War." (Because he was blind, he was ineligible for military service.) Because other musicians had been conscripted, he remained busier than he could manage. He described a typical day that began at 10AM in the recording studio and concluded about 4AM in the last-to-close piano bar! It reminded me just a little of the one year I tried to make a go of it job-wise without a full-time gig, and instead worked 4 part-time jobs.
One of the first collections of organ music I ever bought was a set of hymn interpretations by Shearing. At the time, I had no idea who he was, and I didn't know what I was buying, in terms of the adventuresome harmonic language. I probably raised a few eyebrows the first time I trotted out those settings. I think without knowing it those hymn settings colored my own development as an improviser and hymn interpreter. I learned it's okay to string along accidentals and added ninths (major and minor) all day long.
I'm planning to play one of my favorites this week, Shearing's setting of the 'old" tune ANTIOCH. The "new" ANTIOCH we sing to the text Joy to the world. But there is an older minor key ANTIOCH (found in The Sacred Harp) that is usually paired with the hymn I know that my redeemer lives. I think it be a fine testament to Shearing and his music style.
I know that my Redeemer lives; glory, hallelujah!
What comfort this sweet sentence gives; glory hallelujah!
Shout on, pray on, we're gaining ground; glory hallelujah!
The dead's alive, and the lost is found; glory, hallelujah!
One of the first collections of organ music I ever bought was a set of hymn interpretations by Shearing. At the time, I had no idea who he was, and I didn't know what I was buying, in terms of the adventuresome harmonic language. I probably raised a few eyebrows the first time I trotted out those settings. I think without knowing it those hymn settings colored my own development as an improviser and hymn interpreter. I learned it's okay to string along accidentals and added ninths (major and minor) all day long.
I'm planning to play one of my favorites this week, Shearing's setting of the 'old" tune ANTIOCH. The "new" ANTIOCH we sing to the text Joy to the world. But there is an older minor key ANTIOCH (found in The Sacred Harp) that is usually paired with the hymn I know that my redeemer lives. I think it be a fine testament to Shearing and his music style.
I know that my Redeemer lives; glory, hallelujah!
What comfort this sweet sentence gives; glory hallelujah!
Shout on, pray on, we're gaining ground; glory hallelujah!
The dead's alive, and the lost is found; glory, hallelujah!
Hymn Festival update
Here are the hymns to be included in the festival event this coming Sunday at 430PM:
Lead me, guide me (Doris Akers)
How happy is he born and taught (TALLIS' CANON)
Send forth, O God, they light and truth (HOLDEN)
When I can read my title clear (PISGAH)
God is my strong salvation (CHENIES)
Guide me, O thou great Jehovah (REGENT SQUARE)
How firm a foundation (ADESTE FIDELIS and FOUNDATION)
The battle hymn of the republic (BATTLE HYMN)
Lead, kindly light (LUX BENIGNA)
Precious Lord, take my hand (Tomas A. Dorsey)
O God our help in ages past (setting of ST. ANNE by John Rutter)
Lift every voice and sing (J. Rosamund Johnson)
Lead me, guide me: hymns that inspired our nation's leaders will explore the favorite hymns of several US presidents and that of Susan B. Anthony (whose birthday we celebrate this month) and Martin Luther King, Jr., in ackowledgment of Black History Month.
The event will begin with a setting of ENGLEBERG for brass ensemble and handbells. The event is co-sponsored by the Western North Carolina chapter of the American Guild of Organists and the Hymn Society in the United States and Canada. The event is free and open to the public.
Lead me, guide me (Doris Akers)
How happy is he born and taught (TALLIS' CANON)
Send forth, O God, they light and truth (HOLDEN)
When I can read my title clear (PISGAH)
God is my strong salvation (CHENIES)
Guide me, O thou great Jehovah (REGENT SQUARE)
How firm a foundation (ADESTE FIDELIS and FOUNDATION)
The battle hymn of the republic (BATTLE HYMN)
Lead, kindly light (LUX BENIGNA)
Precious Lord, take my hand (Tomas A. Dorsey)
O God our help in ages past (setting of ST. ANNE by John Rutter)
Lift every voice and sing (J. Rosamund Johnson)
Lead me, guide me: hymns that inspired our nation's leaders will explore the favorite hymns of several US presidents and that of Susan B. Anthony (whose birthday we celebrate this month) and Martin Luther King, Jr., in ackowledgment of Black History Month.
The event will begin with a setting of ENGLEBERG for brass ensemble and handbells. The event is co-sponsored by the Western North Carolina chapter of the American Guild of Organists and the Hymn Society in the United States and Canada. The event is free and open to the public.
Thursday, February 10, 2011
Music for worship 021311
FirstLight
Gathering Song(s)
Lord, be glorified
Glorify thy name
Opening Song
Cry of my heart
Confession
You are my all in all
Offertory
Lord, I Want to be a Christian
Doxology
Give thanks
Closing Song
Refiner’s fire (Purify my heart)
11AM
Hymns
420, God of grace and God of glory (CWM RHONDDA)
372, Lord, I want to be a Christian (I WANT TO BE A CHRISTIAN)
386, O for a world (AZMON)
Confession
579, Gloria Patri (GREATOREX)
Anthem
Mark L. Williams, O Master, let me walk with thee
Doxology
592, Praise God from whom all blessings flow (OLD HUNDREDTH)
Instrumental/Organ Music
Prelude: Walther, Allegro, Concerto in B Minor
Offertory: Walther, Adagio, Concerto in B Minor
Postlude: Walther, Finale, Concerto in B Minor
Gathering Song(s)
Lord, be glorified
Glorify thy name
Opening Song
Cry of my heart
Confession
You are my all in all
Offertory
Lord, I Want to be a Christian
Doxology
Give thanks
Closing Song
Refiner’s fire (Purify my heart)
11AM
Hymns
420, God of grace and God of glory (CWM RHONDDA)
372, Lord, I want to be a Christian (I WANT TO BE A CHRISTIAN)
386, O for a world (AZMON)
Confession
579, Gloria Patri (GREATOREX)
Anthem
Mark L. Williams, O Master, let me walk with thee
Doxology
592, Praise God from whom all blessings flow (OLD HUNDREDTH)
Instrumental/Organ Music
Prelude: Walther, Allegro, Concerto in B Minor
Offertory: Walther, Adagio, Concerto in B Minor
Postlude: Walther, Finale, Concerto in B Minor
Monday, February 7, 2011
Thursday, February 3, 2011
Music for 020611
FirstLight
Gathering Song(s)
The heart of worship
Opening Song
The wonderful cross
Confession
You are my hiding place
Offertory
Video meditation
Closing Song
Bring for the kingdom of God
11AM
Hymns
263, Immortal, invisible, God only wise (ST. DENIO)
408, Where cross the crowded ways of life (GERMANY)
432, Song of hope (ARGENTINA)
Introit
Strathdee, What does the Lord require of you
Confession
Alleluia, in Jesus Christ we are forgiven
Anthem
Handel, Blessed be thy name evermore
Doxology
592, Praise God from whom all blessings flow (OLD HUNDREDTH)
Instrumental/Organ Music
Prelude: Vivaldi, Gavotte, Sonata in C
Libby Barker, flute
Offertory: Vivaldi, Gigue, Sonata in C
Postlude: Handel, Voluntary and Fugue in C
Gathering Song(s)
The heart of worship
Opening Song
The wonderful cross
Confession
You are my hiding place
Offertory
Video meditation
Closing Song
Bring for the kingdom of God
11AM
Hymns
263, Immortal, invisible, God only wise (ST. DENIO)
408, Where cross the crowded ways of life (GERMANY)
432, Song of hope (ARGENTINA)
Introit
Strathdee, What does the Lord require of you
Confession
Alleluia, in Jesus Christ we are forgiven
Anthem
Handel, Blessed be thy name evermore
Doxology
592, Praise God from whom all blessings flow (OLD HUNDREDTH)
Instrumental/Organ Music
Prelude: Vivaldi, Gavotte, Sonata in C
Libby Barker, flute
Offertory: Vivaldi, Gigue, Sonata in C
Postlude: Handel, Voluntary and Fugue in C
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