Annual Music Series
FIRST PRESBYTERIAN CHURCH THIRTY-EIGHTH ANNUAL MUSIC SERIES
At the First Presbyterian Church of Greensburg, music enriches our worship celebrations by reinforcing the meaning of Scripture and by deepening the focus of our prayers and praise. Our music series continues to strive to make a special contribution to the religious and cultural life of the Greensburg area. Some of the events are presented in cooperation with the Seton Hill University Sacred Music Program and the Seton Hill University Chapter of the American Guild of Organists.
SUNDAY, DECEMBER 18 (Single Service at 10 A.M. in the Sanctuary)
FESTIVAL SERVICE WHICH INCLUDES AN INTERGENERATIONAL CHRISTMAS MUSICAL ENTITLED “WHY THE CHIMES RANG”
This charming musical combines an old Christmas folk story with new music that reminds us of the true meaning of giving. The musical tells of the story of a church that had the most amazing chimes of bells in its great tower. According to a legend, on Christmas Eve, all the townspeople would bring gifts for the Christ Child. When a very special gift had been given, the chimes would ring sending forth the sweetest sound anyone had ever heard. Unfortunately, the bells had been silent for many years. Things begin to change, however, when a girl named Sarah and her little brother journey to the church hoping to hear the chimes ring.
Multiple Choirs, Handbell Ensembles, and Instrumentalists
SATURDAY, DECEMBER 24 (11 P.M. in the Sanctuary)
THE FORTY-SEVENTH ANNUAL FESTIVAL OF LESSONS AND CAROLS
Readers, Choirs, Handbell Ringers, Instrumentalists
SUNDAY, FEBRUARY 26 (Single Service at 10 A.M. in the Sanctuary)
THE LENTEN JOURNEY—A FESTIVAL OF HYMNS AND ANTHEMS
with Readings from Susan Palo Cherwein’s book “Crossings”.
FRIDAY, MARCH 23, 2012 (7:30 P.M. in the Sanctuary)
BASICALLY, BRITISH!
Seton Hill University Performing Arts Center Students from the Studios of Edward Kuhn and Edgar Highberger perform music from the British Isles. The concert begins with a rousing rendition of “God Save the Queen”.
SUNDAY, MARCH 25, 2012 (4 P.M. in the Sanctuary)
LENTEN CHORAL CONCERT presented by the WESTMORELAND CHORAL SOCIETY
With Thomas Octave, Director and Nancy Sheehan, Accompanist Tickets are available from the Choral Society or at the door.
SUNDAY, APRIL 15, 2012 (4 P.M. in the Sanctuary)
DR. MELISSA PLAMANN, ORGANIST, IN RECITAL
Dr. Plamann, Assistant Professor of Music and University Organist at Oklahoma City University, performs organ works on the Austin Organ of 3,512 pipes in 61 ranks. Dr. Plamann holds degrees from Valparaiso, Emory, and Indiana (Bloomington) Universities. This is the annual grant recital sponsored in cooperation with the Seton Hill University Chapter of the American Guild of Organists. Suggested contribution to the grant fund, which benefits Seton Hill organ students, is $10.
