C ON C E R T S and M U S IC A L OF F E R I N G S

2010 -2011

FAITH THAT SINGS: A CONCERT OF HYMNS A BRITISH EVENSONG: THE MUSIC OF HERBERT HOWELLS AND EDWARD BAIRSTOW A BAROQUE CHRISTMAS A FESTIVAL OF CAROLS NINE LESSONS OF CAROLS: SONGS FROM AROUND THE WORLD ADVENT EVENSONG: CELTIC CAROLS A LENTEN EVENSONG LENTEN CONCERT: ORGAN AND TRUMPET LENTEN CONCERT: BACH’S ST. JOHN PASSION EASTER SUNDAY SERVICES PATRIOTIC POPS FAITH THAT SINGS: A CONCERT OF HYMNS A BRITISH EVENSONG: THE MUSIC OF HERBERT HOWELLS AND EDWARD

FAITH THAT SINGS: A CONCERT OF HYMNS A BRITISH EVENSONG: THE MUSIC OF HERBERT HOWELLS AND EDWARD BAIRSTOW A BAROQUE CHRISTMAS A FESTIVAL OF CAROLS NINE LESSONS OF CAROLS: SONGS FROM AROUND THE WORLD ADVENT EVENSONG: CELTIC CAROLS A LENTEN EVENSONG LENTEN CONCERT: ORGAN AND TRUMPET LENTEN CONCERT: BACH’S ST. JOHN PASSION EASTER SUNDAY SERVICES PATRIOTIC POPS FAITH THAT SINGS: A CONCERT OF HYMNS A BRITISH EVENSONG: THE MUSIC OF HERBERT HOWELLS AND EDWARD

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. StatomDirector of Music

F R O M T H E D I R E C T O R

Chancel Choir

As the cornerstone of the Music Ministry at Second, the

Chancel Choir’s mission is to bring glory to Jesus Christ

through music that reflects our faith through joyful worship

and excellence. A non-auditioned group, the choir meets on

Wednesday evenings from 7:30-9 p.m. and sings each week

at the 11 a.m. worship service.

Laudis Domini Ensemble

This auditioned, select ensemble specializes in singing the

great sacred repertoire intended for smaller groups such

as Renaissance and Baroque era music, British Cathedral

music, motets and part music.

Handbell Choir

For those who enjoy playing handbells, we have a group that

rehearses weekly on Tuesdays at 7 p.m. and plays through-

out the church year. For more information, contact Terri

Theil at (901) 454-0034, ext. 171.

Westminster Singers

This ensemble sings each week at the 8:15 a.m. service and

it’s members are selected by the director from within the

Chancel Choir. This choir also prepares music for special

events and concerts.

Children’s and Youth Choirs

We offer a wide variety of opportunities for our children

and youth. Our goal is to not only teach them the basics of

Christian music, but to regularly utilize these groups in our

Sunday worship. Offerings are for ages 3 and up through

high school. Please visit www.2pc.org/music, for times and

meeting places of these various choirs.

Instrumental Ensembles

We strive to use a variety of instruments for our worship

services and special events. We hope to offer our members

who are gifted in playing an instrument an opportunity to

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.

M U S I C A L E N S E M B L E S at S E C O N D

The Second Conservatory of Music provides quality

music education in a Christian environment for all ages

and abilities. As a ministry associated with the music

department, our program is designed to build musical

potential in preparation for future service in ministry,

musical performance, and enjoyment. The Conservatory is

open to anyone who seeks to improve musical proficiency or

enrich musical gifts. We are dedicated to providing quality

music instruction by highly-qualified Christian teachers.

What We Offer

The Second Conservatory of Music offers individualized

instruction on a per-semester basis. All lessons will be given

at Second Presbyterian Church. Lessons are scheduled

between teacher and student at a time that is mutually

convenient. Private lessons are currently offered in voice,

piano and pipe organ.

For information on additional instruments offered or for

registration information, visit www.2pc.org/conservatory.

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.

S E C O N D C O N S E R VAT O R Y o f M U S I C

Sunday, October 10, 2010

4 p.m. in the Sanctuary

Faith that Sings: A Concert of Hymns

In conjunction with the release of our new hymn CD, the

Second Presbyterian Church Chancel Choir and Orchestra

will present an afternoon of classic hymns. This concert

will feature the diversity of the church’s hymns, from the

majestic to the contemplative. Arrangements will include

Be Still My Soul, In Christ Alone, All Creatures of Our God

and King, and Morning Has Broken.

Sunday, November 7, 2010

4 p.m. in the Chapel

A British Evensong: The Music of Herbert Howells

and Edward Bairstow

The Laudis Domini Vocal Ensemble will sing great music

from the British Cathedral tradition as part of our Chapel

Evensong Series. Music by Herbert Howells will include

his Magnificat and Nunc Dimittis as well as his stunning

setting of the Robert Bridges text, My Eyes for Beauty Pine.

Anthems by Bairstow include The King of Love My Shepherd

Is, I Sat Down, and Jesu, the Very Thought of Thee. A British-

style tea will follow in the Salmon Room.

Sunday, December 5, 2010

6 p.m. in the Sanctuary

A Baroque Christmas

The Westminster Singers and Chamber Orchestra will

present a concert of great Christmas classics including

Vivaldi’s Gloria as well as selections from Handel’s Messiah

and one of Bach’s great Advent cantatas, Sleepers, Awake!

Sunday, December 12, 2010

6 p.m. in the Sanctuary

A Festival of Carols

The annual Festival of Carols is a favorite for the Second

Presbyterian Church Chancel Choir and Orchestra. This

year will feature many of our seasonal favorites along with

Berlioz’s stunning Shepherd’s Farewell and a new hymn by

Keith Getty—Joy Has Dawned. Classical carol arrangements

by Mark Wilberg and John Rutter will accompany the choir

and congregation in this annual favorite. Musical selections

will include We Three Kings, Hark, The Herald Angels Sing,

O Come, All Ye Faithful, Joy to the World, and more.

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Sunday, December 19, 2010

8:15 and 11 a.m. in the Sanctuary

Nine Lessons and Carols:

Songs from the Around the World

The traditional Nine Lessons and Carols service will include

readings from the Holy Scripture and carols represented

from all over the world. The congregation will join with

the Chancel Choir to sing carols from France, England,

Germany, Latvia, United States, China and South America.

Sunday, December 19, 2010

6 p.m. in the Sanctuary

Advent Evensong: Celtic Carols

As we settle into the reflective

worship surrounding the Christmas

season, our Advent Evensong will

feature the Celtic band, Planet

Reel, led by Memphis Symphony

Concertmaster, Susanna Gilmore-

Perry. Ancient carols, liturgy,

and seasonal ambience will add to the joy of this

worship experience.

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Sunday, March 20, 2011

4 p.m. in the Chapel

A Lenten Evensong

As part of the Chapel Evensong Series, we will begin the

Lenten season with beautiful a cappella choral music

presented by the Laudis Domini Vocal Ensemble. The

service will include music from the Renaissance era by

Orlando Gibbons, Jacques Arcadelt, Thomas Tallis,

William Byrd, and Richard Farrant; as well as

Mendelssohn’s beautiful setting of Martin Luther’s

text to Lord, Grant Us Peace.

Sunday, April 3, 2011

4 p.m. in the Chapel

Lenten Concert: Organ and Trumpet

Our own organist, Lenora Morrow, will join with trumpeter

John Schuesslein to present an afternoon of music in

the ambient setting of the chapel. Music will include

Bach’s Concerto for Trumpet, Prayer of St. Gregory by Alan

Hovhaness, and Peeters’ Trumpet Sonata.

Palm Sunday, April 17, 2011

6 p.m. in the Sanctuary

Lenten Concert: Bach’s St. John Passion

To begin the Holy Week observance, the Chancel Choir

and Chamber Orchestra will present portions of J.S. Bach’s

monumental St. John Passion. This oratorio features

stunning chorale settings, and we will integrate the beautiful

arias and chorales with the reading of the passion story.

Maundy Thursday, April 21, 2011

6:30 p.m. in the Sanctuary

Maundy Thursday Communion Service

To enhance this intimate service, the Westminster Singers

will present an array of a cappella choral music including

Duruflé’s Ubi Caritas, Eric Thiman’s Author of Divine Life,

Saint-Saën’s Ave Verum Corpus, Christiansen’s Beautiful

Savior and Moses Hogan’s Abide With Me.

Nursery/Childcare

Second Presbyterian Church offers childcare for ages

0-3 for all music events. For more information call

(901) 454-0034.

Easter Sunday, April 24, 2011

8:15, 9:30 and 11:00 a.m. in the Sanctuary

Easter Sunday Services

The festive services will begin at 8:15, 9:30 and 11:00 a.m.,

and will feature the full Chancel Choir and Orchestra.

Glorious arrangements of Love Divine, All Loves Excelling

and Christ the Lord Is Risen as well as music by Brahms

and Mozart’s Alleluia from Exultate Jubilate will lead us to

celebrate the resurrection of our risen Lord.

Wednesday, June 29, 2011

6:30 p.m. in the Sanctuary

Patriotic Pops

Our annual Patriotic Pops concert

will feature world-renowned soprano

Kallan Esperian with the Second

Presbyterian Church Chancel Choir

and Orchestra. The program will

include patriotic favorites as well

as several classic standards by Cole

Porter, Irving Berlin and Rodgers and Hammerstein.

Dinner at 5:30 p.m. Ticket required for meal.

Dr. Gabriel Statom

Director of Music

gabe.statom@2pc.org

Christy Young

Assistant Director

music@2pc.org

Lenora Morrow

Organist

lenora.morrow@2pc.org

Terri Theil

Director of Children’s Music

and Second Conservatory

terri.theil@2pc.org

Mary Quinlan

Administrative Assistant

mary.quinlan@2pc.org

Faith That Sings: Hymns We Love

Our new CD, Faith That Sings, features an array of hymns in

a variety of settings from the various ensembles at Second

Presbyterian. Featuring the Chancel Choir and Orchestra,

Laudis Domini Vocal Ensemble, brass and strings, this col-

lection displays the diversity of the Christian faith through

music. From the singing of majestic hymns with brass and

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.

Hymns include Praise to the Lord, the Almighty, Be Thou

My Vision, All Creatures of Our God and King, Like a

River Glorious, Fairest Lord Jesus, My Jesus, I Love Thee,

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.

M U S I C STA F F C D R E L E A S E

For more information, contact the music

Department at (901) 454-0034 or music@2pc.org.

FAITH THAT SINGS: A CONCERT OF HYMNS A BRITISH EVENSONG: THE MUSIC OF HERBERT HOWELLS AND EDWARD BAIRSTOW A BAROQUE CHRISTMAS A FESTIVAL OF CAROLS NINE LESSONS OF CAROLS: SONGS FROM AROUND THE WORLD ADVENT EVENSONG: CELTIC CAROLS A LENTEN EVENSONG LENTEN CONCERT: ORGAN AND TRUMPET LENTEN CONCERT: BACH’S ST. JOHN PASSION EASTER SUNDAY SERVICES PATRIOTIC POPS FAITH THAT SINGS: A CONCERT OF HYMNS A BRITISH EVENSONG: THE MUSIC OF HERBERT HOWELLS AND EDWARD BAIRSTOW A BAROQUE

Cover photo by Jake SeeleySanctuary photo by Lisa Buser

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“ 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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