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Choral
Christmas Concert:Grinnell, Christmas Cantata and Handel, Messiah Part 1 and Hallelujah Chorus. Kenneth Grinnell, Minister of Music, Conductor
A limited number of copies of the Duke Ellington, Best of the Sacred Concerts, which was performed in April 2002. Best of the Sacred Concerts and this Christmas CD are available for $20.00 each by e-mailing Kenneth Grinnell at <kgrinnell@fccmanchesternh.org>. All proceeds of the Christmas CD benefit their local Salvation Army Santa Fund and the Duke CD benefits Angie's Shelter for Women in downtown Manchester.
Please visit fccmanchesternh.org. |
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How Sweet the Sound, The Choir of the First Congregational United Church of Christ, Sarasota, Florida
First Congregational United Church of Christ, located in Sarasota, Florida, has a membership of approximately 900 members. A comprehensive music program consists of six singing choirs ranging from four-year-olds through adults, as well as handbell and Orff ensembles. The Reed Chapel and Music Center was dedicated in the spring of 1999 and houses a four rank Hook and Hastings pipe organ from 1878. The Sanctuary organ, heard on this recording, was installed in the fall of 1993. Built by Dan Jaeckel of Duluth, Minnesota, this mechanical action instrument has 28 ranks and is voiced in 19th century French style. Gregory Chestnut has served as organist and Minister of Music since 1989.
To order: Send $15 to: Greg Chestnut, First Congregational UCC, 1031 South Euclid, Sarasota, FL 34237
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Make a Joyful Noise unto the Lord, The Coral Gables Congregational Church Choirs
The 75th Anniversary Committee and the Music Department of Coral Gables Congregational Church are pleased to present this collection in recognition and celebration of 75 years of ministry. The music collected here represetns the diversity, energy and inclusiveness of our worshipping community from children to adults. |
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This Day, the Ensemble: Michelle Osterle, conductor
This day God gave me. In it, I will have no fear. I will trust Him and thank Him for thi s day. An inspirational offering performed by the Ensemble, The Federated Church, United Church of Christ, Chagrin Falls, Ohio. Visit this church's site at www.fedchurch.org. |
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Traveling Music for the Journey!
The style of the music featured here is gospel music from one of the United Church of Christ's fastest growing congregations. This Chicago congregation is under the music ministry leadership of Dr. Jeremiah A, Wright. These selections were influenced by the music ministry of the extraordinarily gifted, late Dr. Jeffrey Radford. Trinity United Church of Christ has been called be "a congregation that is not ashamed of the gospel of Jesus Christ and that does not apologize for its African roots!" Take a listen. To order this CD visit Trinity's website at www.tucc.org or call the church at 773-962-5650. |
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With Heart and Hand and Voice, the Congregational Church of Amherst, NH
Director of Music Sara L. Phelps leads this choir with Organist/Handbell Choir Director Kimberly Vars Whitehead. Visit the church at www.ccamherst.org. |
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A Year in the Life - Celebrating 150 Years of Ministry
The Chancel Choir of First Congregational Church of St. Louis, Missouri
"The year 2001 finds the First Congregational Church of St. Louis celebrating a year's worth of events to commemorate the 150th Anniversary of our founding. Continuing a long tradition of fine sacred music as an important part of worship, we think it is most appropriate to include a recording of some of the music heard throughout the church year as part of our anniversary celebration. . . The Zelle Memorial Organ heard on this recording was built in 1929 as opus 1607 of the Austin Organ Company of Hartford, Connecticut. Additions and updates were completed in 1994 and 1997. The instrument contains 52 ranks of pies on four manuals."
To order: Call, First Congregational Church of St. Louis, Missouri, 314.721.5061; website: www.firstcongregational.org; e-mail: firstcongstl@aol.com |
 I Was Glad
- Ain't Got Time to Die
- When I Survey the Wondrous Cross
- Toccata, from Organ Symphony No.5
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Contemporary
"Let Freedom Ring!" A Liberation Collection, Words and Music by Steve Peterson
Peterson's voice sings out in memory of James Byrd, Jr. and African-American man who was dragged to his death behind a pickup truck and to Matthew Shepard, a young gay man beaten beyond recognition, tied to a fence and left to die. Peterson says "Hatred, intolerance and prejudice are alive and well in the land in the land of the free. Just as hatred and intolerance kill, so does silence and apathy. To Matt Shepard, James Byrd Jr., and all victims of hate crimes, Let Freedom Ring! For those who are oppressed by religious and political organizations for simply being who they are, Let Freedom Ring! For all people, everywhere, Let Freedom Ring!"
To order write: Harmony Grove Music, P.O. Box 19214, Seattle, WA 98109 |
- I Was Glad
- Ain't Got Time to Die
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Through the Christian Year: Songs of Christian Celebration, Rev. Peter Unger
These songs represent a labor of love for the Lord and the people of St. John's. Some were written for specific worship occasions such as: weddings, funerals, baptisms, Mother's Day & Father's Day. If you would like a copy of this CD please e-mail Dan Caravetta II at djcaravetta@rcn.com. |
- A Mother's Love
- The Empty Tomb
- So Bless This Little Child of Mine
- At Heaven's Door
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Gospel
Sit Down Servant, Spirituals and Other Songs Sung by Leroy Garvin
"Anyone who has ever heard Leroy Garvin sing will surely agree that these recordings are long overdue! Well known in Topeka and throughout northeastern Kansas for many years, Leroy has given concerts around the United States, as well as in Puerto Rico, Mexico, Jamaica, Brazil and Denmark. At age 75, his vocal gift continues to be a strong and stirring witness to the glory of God." |
- Sometimes I feel Like a Motherless Child
- Go Down, Moses
- Wade in the Water
- Amazing Grace
- Sit Down, Servant
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Jazz
A Gift of Love from Marcia, Marcia Snavely, piano
Marcia Snavely plays brilliantly, A Gift of Love, modern piano interpretations of favorite folksongs and hymns. Snavely, organist and pianist at Federated United Church of Christ in Chagrin Falls, OH also runs her own PR firm called PR, Etc. You can order the entire CD from Federated UCC, fedchurch@fedchurch.org or by mail at PO Box 60, Chagrin Falls, 44022. |
- Praise to the Lord
- Faith Medley
- Solitude Medley
- I Will Arise and Go to Jesus
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Trust, By The Plymouth Trio - Susan Pascal/Murl Allen Sanders/Phil Sparks
Diversity is one of the strengths of the music program at Seattle's Plymouth Congregational Church, UCC. This is a representative selection of the variety of tunes the Plymouth congregation sings whether led by jazz ensemble, choir, organ or orchestra. Musical sources come from all over the globe, from ancient chant to African-American spirituals, from French noëls to familiar Welsh hymns and American fold hymns. Susan Pascal's jazz interpretations of familiar sacred melodies bring fresh inflection to the language of worship.
To order call: 206-622-4868 |
- Keep Your Lamps Trimmed and Burning
- Terra Beata
- Noël Nouvelet
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We Gather Together, Hymns & Spirituals for Solo Jazz Piano by Bradley Sowash
"The songs in this collection represent some of the best-loved hymns and spirituals in America. Their durability is intriguing. Generations of handing down new renditions have reduced them to their essential qualities. This 'essence' offers a composer and musician plenty of room for interpretation and improvisation. Having sought to make them my own, I now invite you to do the same."
To order go to: bradleysowash.com/ordering.htm |
- Amazing Grace
- We Gather Together
- Cut 4 Wade In The Water
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