On Saturday, March 20, our Handbell Ensemble, together with approximately fifteen other handbell choirs, will present a concert as part of the Knox Area Handbell Festival. The concert will be he
ld at Grace Lutheran Church on Middlebrook Pike at 4:00 p.m. The concert is free and open to the public. For more information, please contact Ashley at 546-2531 or ashley@fpcknox.org
Permanent Link | Posted in Adult News, Music News at Tuesday, March 9th, 2010
MUSIC SERIES EVENT: KNOXVILLE EARLY MUSIC PROJECT PRESENTS SACRED MUSIC CONCERT
The Knoxville Early Music Project (KEMP), members of the Harmonia Vocal Quartet, and guest violinists will present Dietrich Buxtehude’s cycle of vocal cantatas, Membra Jesu Nostri on March 28 at 5 p.m in our Chapel. A second performance will take place in Morristown, Tennessee at All Saints Episcopal Church on March 29 at 7 p.m. An opportunity for support of the Music Series through a financial gift will be offered.
Performers for this program are: Ashley Burell (organ), Lucie Carlson (violin), Elizabeth Farr (violin), Keith Murray (tenor), Amy Porter (soprano), Maria Rist (soprano), Matt Sharp (bass/baritone), Ann Stierli (bass viol), Thomas Tallant (theorbo), Bonnie Wallis (alto).
Dietrich Buxtehude (ca. 1637-1707) was an organist and composer during the Baroque period. He composed many works for organ along with important works for singers and instruments. He was highly regarded during his day and was an influence on Johann Sebastian Bach. Membra Jesu Nostri is a group of seven cantatas for singers and instruments; it was composed in 1680. Each of the cantatas is devoted to the crucified body of Christ (feet, knees, hands, side, chest, heart, and head). This performance of Membra Jesu Nostri offers audiences a chance to hear a little-performed masterpiece of Baroque sacred music. Blending warm, vibrant instrumentals and exquisite choral and solo singing, Membra Jesu Nostri is a work not to be missed.
Permanent Link | Posted in Adult News, Music News at Tuesday, March 9th, 2010
The Wednesday night children’s program is a holistic approach, integrating body, mind, spirit, and voice, through the study of hymns, liturgy, scripture, music theory/fundamentals, art, and fellowship through organized recreation. This year, the children are divided into three groups: 1) Kindergarteners and First Grade and 2) Second and Third Grades, and 3) Fourth & Fifth grades. As part of our Covenant Choir ministry the children have the opportunity to lead in worship once or twice monthly. Click below for the schedule, descriptions, and leaders of the program.
Children’s Worshipful Wednesdays: Body, Mind, Spirit, Voice Brochure
The various elements of Worshipful Wednesdays are listed below:
Permanent Link | Posted in Calendar Items, Children News, Music News at Friday, October 30th, 2009
Learn More About Music at First Church
At First Church music is an integral part of the worship life of our congregation. Each week we take an active role in the liturgy through the singing of hymns and canticles of the church, including: kyries, glorias, doxologies, and other responses. In affirming the liturgical traditions of the Old Testament and Reformed worship, we frequently sing both metrical psalms and antiphonal psalm settings, using solo cantors and choirs of all ages.
The musical offerings of the choirs seek to glorify God through praise and prayer. These offerings follow the story of the gospel and of the church through the rhythm of the liturgical seasons. Ranging from praise to lament, the anthems and wordless prayers of worship engage the whole self in expressing our deepest response to God.
As part of the church’s story, our worship and music continually shape us, framing our beliefs and forming us in being the church as a faith community. Within this community of faith, we employ our gifts of music for the glory of God, as we seek to faithfully serve in the work and ministry of Christ’s church.
Permanent Link | Posted in Music News at Monday, January 19th, 2009
NOW AVAILABLE: The tenth year anniversary CD, Day by Day, sung the Women’s Youth Ensemble. Recorded by the year’s 2000 and 2006 Women’s Youth Ensemble is now available. The CD’s are currently available for a donation of $15.00, in order to defray expenses of production. CD’s may be obtained on Wednesday nights, Sunday mornings, or through calling the church office at 546-2531. Checks should be made out to First Presbyterian Church and earmarked Music Ministry.
Permanent Link | Posted in Music News at Thursday, December 11th, 2008
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