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Choirs in Concert:
Westminster Presbyterian Church and
First Presbyterian Church

Sunday, May 3 | 4:00 PM
— in the Sanctuary

The Westminster Choir of the Westminster Presbyterian Church of Springfield and the Sanctuary Choir of First Presbyterian Church of Springfield, under the direction of Dale T. Rogers, will join forces in the presentation of a choral concert marking the birthdays of three famous men. The 500th birthday of John Calvin, the Genevan Reformer who is credited as being the founder of Presbyterianism, will be celebrated in selections from the Genevan Psalter of 1551.

Rudolf Zuiderveld, organist, will play embellished settings of these tunes as they would be presented in Reformed Churches in the Netherlands. The 200th birthday of German composer Felix Mendelssohn will be commemorated in the performance of several choruses from his oratorio Elijah and his "Nachspiel," an organ work to be played by Dale Rogers.

The 200th birthday of Abraham Lincoln, who attended the First Presbyterian Church during his Springfield years, will be remembered in several American compositions, including "The Battle Hymn of the Republic." Works of Pachelbel, Vaughan Williams and Bach will also be included in the program, within which is a variety of accompanied, unaccompanied, and double choir singing.

The choirs will be under the shared direction of Dale Thomas Rogers; the accompanist will be Rudolf Zuiderveld. The concert is open to the public with no admission charge.

A reception will follow the program.


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Young Musicians Recognition Concert
Sunday, May 10 | 4:00 PM
First Presbyterian Church presents a concert of solo presentations, celebrating local young musicians in their award winning performances. Join us in this opportunity to provide encouragement and recognition, while experiencing wonderful music.

A reception in honor of the students follows.
Everyone is welcome.


Heritage String Quartet

The Heritage String Quartet

Sunday, May 17 | 4:00 PM
— in the First Presbyterian Church Sanctuary
Admission -$12.00, students and seniors - $5.00
Concert programme includes
Der Tod und das Madchen (Death and the Maiden).........F. Schubert
Mozart Divertimento in D Major
Tanguori........................................................................Jeremy Cohen
Crowdambo...................................................................Jeremy Cohen
Ashokan Farewell.................................................................Jay Ungar

The Heritage String Quartet was founded many years ago by Harriet Williams, an accomplished local 'cellist. The group provided chamber music for various social occasions, such as weddings and receptions. Violinist Elizabeth Ricketts, who has since moved from Springfield, encouraged the quartet to perform recitals. They have done this many times, both as a quartet and as a trio. At present The Heritage String Quartet is composed of Kamen Petkov and Jean Ellen Tweet on violin, Karen Frost on viola and Susan Phillips on 'cello. All are accomplished musicians who have participated in making music in Central Illinois for many years, including playing with the Illinois Symphony Orchestra, the Jacksonville Symphony Orchestra, the Millikin-Decatur Symphony Orchestra and the Peoria Symphony Orchestra.

To contact us to play for your event -
Kamen Petkov
217-528-9901
Jean Ellen Tweet
217-546-7896
Karen Frost
217-652-2545
Susan Phillips
217-422-1372



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Liturgical Arts Festival of Springfield
. . . " a non-profit, interfaith organization, was founded in 1995 by clergy, artists and community volunteers interested in expressions of spirituality in the arts. This inter-faith celebration of the arts is presented every two years and has evolved to include a juried liturgical and sacred art exhibit, music celebrations of faith held in local houses of worship, and sharing of religious traditions." -- quoted from the LAFS website

Links to Past Concerts

Salvation Army Chicago Staff Band

Soprano Andrea McFarren Drury and Pianist Thomas Drury

Jay Peterson Concert, organ

Holgen Gjoni, Cellist

Paul Hale Concert, organ

Fashion Afrique African Drumming and Ballet Ensemble

 

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