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FAITH THAT SINGS: A CONCERT OF HYMNS A BRITISH EVENSONG: THE MUS OF HERBERT HOWELLS AND EDWARD BAIRSTOW A BAROQUE CHRISTMAS A FESTIVAL OF CAROLS NINE LESSONS OF CAROLS: SONGS FROM AROUND TH WORLD ADVENT EVENSONG: CELTIC CAROLS A LENTEN EVENSONG LENTE CONCERT: ORGAN AND TRUMPET LENTEN CONCERT: BACH’S ST. JOHN PAS EASTER SUNDAY SERVICES PATRIOTIC POPS FAITH THAT SINGS: A CONCER HYMNS A BRITISH EVENSONG: THE MUSIC OF HERBERT HOWELLS AND ED
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F R O M T H E D I R E CT O R Dear Church Family and Friends, I must say that this first year at Second has been a wonderful one. The ministry we have shared and the music we have offered to our Lord have been a true blessing for me and I hope for you as well. This year you will see many of the same great programs and events that we all love with the addition of a few new ones. We are also thrilled to launch the Second Conservatory of Music. Through this program we will be committed to training up future musicians and helping people utilize their gifts for the glory of Christ’s Kingdom. Please see our website or request a brochure to register for lessons. In addition to our events, we will also release a new CD with the 2PC Chancel Choir and Orchestra. Faith That Sings: Hymns We Love is a collection of 18 great hymns of faith, old and new. CD’s will be available in the Bookmark and online. We hope that it will enrich the worship life of our entire church family as we dwell on these hymns together throughout the church year. We hope you will be blessed by the concerts and worship services we offer this year. Pray for us as we aim to give God our best in all these endeavors. Mark your calendars so you won’t miss a single event! In Christ,
Dr. Gabriel C. Statom Director of Music
M U S I CA L E N S E M B L E S a t S E C O N D Chancel Choir
Westminster Singers
As the cornerstone of the Music Ministry at Second, the
This ensemble sings each week at the 8:15 a.m. service and
Chancel Choir’s mission is to bring glory to Jesus Christ
it’s members are selected by the director from within the
through music that reflects our faith through joyful worship
Chancel Choir. This choir also prepares music for special
and excellence. A non-auditioned group, the choir meets on
events and concerts.
Wednesday evenings from 7:30-9 p.m. and sings each week at the 11 a.m. worship service.
Children’s and Youth Choirs We offer a wide variety of opportunities for our children
Laudis Domini Ensemble
and youth. Our goal is to not only teach them the basics of
This auditioned, select ensemble specializes in singing the
Christian music, but to regularly utilize these groups in our
great sacred repertoire intended for smaller groups such
Sunday worship. Offerings are for ages 3 and up through
as Renaissance and Baroque era music, British Cathedral
high school. Please visit www.2pc.org/music, for times and
music, motets and part music.
meeting places of these various choirs.
Handbell Choir
Instrumental Ensembles
For those who enjoy playing handbells, we have a group that
We strive to use a variety of instruments for our worship
rehearses weekly on Tuesdays at 7 p.m. and plays through-
services and special events. We hope to offer our members
out the church year. For more information, contact Terri
who are gifted in playing an instrument an opportunity to
Theil at (901) 454-0034, ext. 171.
use their talents. Instrumentalists should contact the music office to find ways to get involved.
FOR MORE INFORMATION ON OUR MUSIC ENSEMBLES, CHECK OUT OUR WEBSITE AT WWW.2PC.ORG/MUSIC, OR CALL THE MUSIC OFFICE AT (901) 454-0034, EXT. 125.
S E C O N D C O N S E R VAT O RY o f M U S I C
We are thrilled to offer the Second Conservatory of Music as part of our broad ministry. We believe the Conservatory will emphasize the importance of training and equipping future generations of musicians. Our commitment is to offer outstanding teachers with a commitment to Christ and help musicians use their gifts in the Kingdom—Excellence in all things and all things to God’s glory.
The Second Conservatory of Music provides quality
What We Offer
music education in a Christian environment for all ages
The Second Conservatory of Music offers individualized
and abilities. As a ministry associated with the music
instruction on a per-semester basis. All lessons will be given
department, our program is designed to build musical
at Second Presbyterian Church. Lessons are scheduled
potential in preparation for future service in ministry,
between teacher and student at a time that is mutually
musical performance, and enjoyment. The Conservatory is
convenient. Private lessons are currently offered in voice,
open to anyone who seeks to improve musical proficiency or
piano and pipe organ.
enrich musical gifts. We are dedicated to providing quality music instruction by highly-qualified Christian teachers.
For information on additional instruments offered or for registration information, visit www.2pc.org/conservatory.
2010-2011 CONCERT SERIES
Sunday, October 10, 2010
Sunday, December 5, 2010
4 p.m. in the Sanctuary
6 p.m. in the Sanctuary
Faith that Sings: A Concert of Hymns
A Baroque Christmas
In conjunction with the release of our new hymn CD, the
The Westminster Singers and Chamber Orchestra will
Second Presbyterian Church Chancel Choir and Orchestra
present a concert of great Christmas classics including
will present an afternoon of classic hymns. This concert
Vivaldi’s Gloria as well as selections from Handel’s Messiah
will feature the diversity of the church’s hymns, from the
and one of Bach’s great Advent cantatas, Sleepers, Awake!
majestic to the contemplative. Arrangements will include Be Still My Soul, In Christ Alone, All Creatures of Our God
Sunday, December 12, 2010
and King, and Morning Has Broken.
6 p.m. in the Sanctuary A Festival of Carols
Sunday, November 7, 2010
The annual Festival of Carols is a favorite for the Second
4 p.m. in the Chapel
Presbyterian Church Chancel Choir and Orchestra. This
A British Evensong: The Music of Herbert Howells
year will feature many of our seasonal favorites along with
and Edward Bairstow
Berlioz’s stunning Shepherd’s Farewell and a new hymn by
The Laudis Domini Vocal Ensemble will sing great music
Keith Getty—Joy Has Dawned. Classical carol arrangements
from the British Cathedral tradition as part of our Chapel
by Mark Wilberg and John Rutter will accompany the choir
Evensong Series. Music by Herbert Howells will include
and congregation in this annual favorite. Musical selections
his Magnificat and Nunc Dimittis as well as his stunning
will include We Three Kings, Hark, The Herald Angels Sing,
setting of the Robert Bridges text, My Eyes for Beauty Pine.
O Come, All Ye Faithful, Joy to the World, and more.
Anthems by Bairstow include The King of Love My Shepherd Is, I Sat Down, and Jesu, the Very Thought of Thee. A Britishstyle tea will follow in the Salmon Room.
2010-2011 CONCERT SERIES
(cont.)
Sunday, December 19, 2010
Sunday, March 20, 2011
8:15 and 11 a.m. in the Sanctuary
4 p.m. in the Chapel
Nine Lessons and Carols:
A Lenten Evensong
Songs from the Around the World
As part of the Chapel Evensong Series, we will begin the
The traditional Nine Lessons and Carols service will include
Lenten season with beautiful a cappella choral music
readings from the Holy Scripture and carols represented
presented by the Laudis Domini Vocal Ensemble. The
from all over the world. The congregation will join with
service will include music from the Renaissance era by
the Chancel Choir to sing carols from France, England,
Orlando Gibbons, Jacques Arcadelt, Thomas Tallis,
Germany, Latvia, United States, China and South America.
William Byrd, and Richard Farrant; as well as Mendelssohn’s beautiful setting of Martin Luther’s
Sunday, December 19, 2010
text to Lord, Grant Us Peace.
6 p.m. in the Sanctuary Advent Evensong: Celtic Carols As we settle into the reflective
4 p.m. in the Chapel
worship surrounding the Christmas
Lenten Concert: Organ and Trumpet
season, our Advent Evensong will
Our own organist, Lenora Morrow, will join with trumpeter
feature the Celtic band, Planet
John Schuesslein to present an afternoon of music in
Reel, led by Memphis Symphony
the ambient setting of the chapel. Music will include
Concertmaster, Susanna Gilmore-
Bach’s Concerto for Trumpet, Prayer of St. Gregory by Alan
Perry. Ancient carols, liturgy,
Hovhaness, and Peeters’ Trumpet Sonata.
and seasonal ambience will add to the joy of this worship experience.
Sunday, April 3, 2011
Palm Sunday, April 17, 2011
Easter Sunday, April 24, 2011
6 p.m. in the Sanctuary
8:15, 9:30 and 11:00 a.m. in the Sanctuary
Lenten Concert: Bach’s St. John Passion
Easter Sunday Services
To begin the Holy Week observance, the Chancel Choir
The festive services will begin at 8:15, 9:30 and 11:00 a.m.,
and Chamber Orchestra will present portions of J.S. Bach’s
and will feature the full Chancel Choir and Orchestra.
monumental St. John Passion. This oratorio features
Glorious arrangements of Love Divine, All Loves Excelling
stunning chorale settings, and we will integrate the beautiful
and Christ the Lord Is Risen as well as music by Brahms
arias and chorales with the reading of the passion story.
and Mozart’s Alleluia from Exultate Jubilate will lead us to celebrate the resurrection of our risen Lord.
Maundy Thursday, April 21, 2011 6:30 p.m. in the Sanctuary
Wednesday, June 29, 2011
Maundy Thursday Communion Service
6:30 p.m. in the Sanctuary
To enhance this intimate service, the Westminster Singers
Patriotic Pops
will present an array of a cappella choral music including
Our annual Patriotic Pops concert
Duruflé’s Ubi Caritas, Eric Thiman’s Author of Divine Life,
will feature world-renowned soprano
Saint-Saën’s Ave Verum Corpus, Christiansen’s Beautiful
Kallan Esperian with the Second
Savior and Moses Hogan’s Abide With Me.
Presbyterian Church Chancel Choir and Orchestra. The program will
Nursery/Childcare
include patriotic favorites as well
Second Presbyterian Church offers childcare for ages
as several classic standards by Cole
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Porter, Irving Berlin and Rodgers and Hammerstein.
(901) 454-0034.
Dinner at 5:30 p.m. Ticket required for meal.
M U S I C STA F F
CD RELEASE
Dr. Gabriel Statom
Terri Theil
Faith That Sings: Hymns We Love
Director of Music
Director of Children’s Music
Our new CD, Faith That Sings, features an array of hymns in
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and Second Conservatory
a variety of settings from the various ensembles at Second
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Presbyterian. Featuring the Chancel Choir and Orchestra,
Laudis Domini Vocal Ensemble, brass and strings, this colChristy Young
Mary Quinlan
lection displays the diversity of the Christian faith through
Assistant Director
Administrative Assistant
music. From the singing of majestic hymns with brass and
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organ, to the contemplative sounds of the string orchestra, we hope this CD will lead us into a deeper understanding of God’s love for us.
Lenora Morrow Organist
Hymns include Praise to the Lord, the Almighty, Be Thou
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My Vision, All Creatures of Our God and King, Like a River Glorious, Fairest Lord Jesus, My Jesus, I Love Thee,
For more information, contact the music Department at (901) 454-0034 or
[email protected].
Praise My Soul, the King of Heaven, And Can It Be?, O God Our Help in Ages Past, Take My Life, and Let It Be, What Wondrous Love Is This, A Mighty Fortress Is Our God, Peace Like A River, All People That On Earth Do Dwell, and Now Thank We All Our God. CD’s are available at the Bookmark or at www.2pc.org/music for $15.
FAITH THAT SINGS: A CONCERT OF HYMNS A BRITISH EVENSONG: THE MU HERBERT HOWELLS AND EDWARD BAIRSTOW A BAROQUE CHRISTMAS A F OF CAROLS NINE LESSONS OF CAROLS: SONGS FROM AROUND THE WORLD EVENSONG: CELTIC CAROLS A LENTEN EVENSONG LENTEN CONCERT: OR TRUMPET LENTEN CONCERT: BACH’S ST. JOHN PASSION EASTER SUNDAY PATRIOTIC POPS FAITH THAT SINGS: A CONCERT OF HYMNS A BRITISH EV THE MUSIC OF HERBERT HOWELLS AND EDWARD BAIRSTOW A BAROQUE
Cover photo by Jake Seeley Sanctuary photo by Lisa Buser
“ I’ll praise my maker while I’ve breath; And when my voice is lost in death, Praise shall employ my nobler powers. My days of praise shall ne’er be past, While life, and thought, and being last, Or immortality endures.”
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