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UpNorth Concert Hall: A Festival of Hymns

A Festival of Hymns:
The Writers Tell Their Stories

by Hal H. Hopson
Sunday, April 18, 2004

This unique service features significant hymn writers through the ages, from the fourth century through the twentieth century, telling their own stories in the first person. Following each short monologue is a hymn-anthem for choir, congregation, organ, brass, piano and handbells. This concert was given as a benefit for Hospice and Palliative Care of St. Lawrence Valley at the First Presbyterian Church of Potsdam, New York. 
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Traveling Pilgrim (Rev. Dr. D. Richard Will)
Opening Prayer and Introduction

 

 Bishop Ambrose (Petr Zuman)
Of the Father's Love Begotten c. 400
Martin Luther
(Ken Visser)
A Mighty Fortress is our God 1529

John Calvin
(Stub Esty)
Clap Your Hands! 1541

Soloists: Cynthia Coleman and Richerd Will

Isaac Watts
(Martin Walker)
O God, Our Help in Ages Past 1719

Soloists: Renata Hewitson and Claire Woodcock

 Charles Wesley
(Steve Williams)
O For a Thousand Tongues to Sing 1738
Catherine Winkworth
(Debbie Shipp)
Now Thank We All Our God 1858

Robert Lowry
(Richard Hutchinson)
Shall We Gather at the River

Soloist: Tammy Madeja

Fanny Crosby
(Linda Caamaño)
Blessed Assurance, Jesus is Mine! 1873

Soloist: Jim Whittet

 John Wesley Work
(Jules Ngambo)
Guide My Feet African-American Spiritual
Roberto Escamilla
(Victor Caamaño)
When We are Living (Pues Si Vivimos) 1983

Sidney Carter
(Don Borsh)
Lord of the Dance 1963

Soloist Victor Caamaño
Traveling Pilgrim (Rev. Dr. D. Richard Will) Blessing and Benediction
 

Performers

  • Brass Quintet: Nick DeZillano, trumpet I; Greg Jerome, trumpet II; Nick Hartman, horn in F; Mark Hartman, trombone; Charles Guy, tuba
  • Handbells: Sue Theisen, Brenda Gravender, Ruth Kreuzer
  • Piano: Julie Miller
  • Organ: Laura Toland
  • Chimes: Adrienne Hartman, Cynthia Coleman
  • Tambourine: Eleanor Hopke
  • Conductors: Kickie Britt, Tammy Madeja, Laura Toland
  • And other members of the choir of Potsdam First Presbyterian Church along with enthusiastic voices from the pews
This performance from the UpNorth Concert Hall was recorded live at the First Presbyterian Church, Potsdam NY, April 18, 2004. It may not be used for any commercial purpose, nor may any fee be charged to access or listen to this material.
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