The Shepherd's Song

Psallam spiritu et mente.
I will sing with the Spirit and with the understanding also.
--Motto of the Royal School of Church Music (I Corinthians 14:15)
  
10 October 2013
In This Issue

13 October 2013 - 21 Pentecost

9:00am Eucharist, II

      Canterbury Choir

      John Linker, Organist/Choirmaster

              Karg-Elert / Schm�cke dich, o liebe Seele (Op. 65, No. 51)

                        "Deck thyself, my soul, with gladness"

              Lloyd / View me, Lord

              Karg-Elert / Nun danket alle Gott (Op. 65, No. 59)

                        "Now thank we all our God"

              Hymns

                 1*                 Father, we praise thee                                   Christe sanctorum

                 705* (St. 1)  As those of old their first fruits brought                  Forest Green

                 415               When all thy mercies, O my God                                    Durham

                 397*             Now thank we all our God                      Nun danket alle Gott

 

11:15am Eucharist, II

      Treble Choir / Parish Choir

      John Linker, Organist/Choirmaster

              Karg-Elert / Schm�cke dich, o liebe Seele (Op. 65, No. 51)

                        "Deck thyself, my soul, with gladness"

              Vann / Psalm 66:1-11

              Lloyd / View me, Lord

              Karg-Elert / Nun danket alle Gott (Op. 65, No. 59)

                        "Now thank we all our God"

              Hymns

                 1*                 Father, we praise thee                                   Christe sanctorum

                 705* (St. 1)  As those of old their first fruits brought                  Forest Green

                 415               When all thy mercies, O my God                                    Durham

                 397*             Now thank we all our God                      Nun danket alle Gott

 

4:15pm Concert

         Lisa Lewis, Organ

            Nicolaus Bruhns / Prelude in E minor

            Johannes Brahms / Chorale Preludes

                        O Welt, ich muss dich lassen (Op. 111, No. 3)

                        O Gott, du frommer Gott (Op. 111, No. 7)

            Johann Krebs / Trio in C Minor; Trio in C Major; Warum betr�bst du dich, mein Herz

            J.S. Bach / Fantasie G-Dur, BWV 572 (Pi�ce d'Orgue)

 

5:00pm Eucharist, II

      John Linker, Organist

              Karg-Elert / Schm�cke dich, o liebe Seele (Op. 65, No. 51)

                        "Deck thyself, my soul, with gladness"

              Hymns

                 397*             Now thank we all our God                  Nun danket alle Gott

                 705* (St. 1)  As those of old their first fruits brought              Forest Green

                 46*               The duteous day now closeth    O Welt, ich muss dich lassen

 

[* = Hymns chosen from the 2009 Hymn Survey]

Notes for Sunday's Music

 

The music of Sigfrid Karg-Elert (1877-1933) is becoming increasingly well known, though he's not yet a standard household name in this country. If an organ composer wants to be recognized in Germany, he writes music based on chorales (i.e., German hymns). Such was the case of Karg-Elert when he composed his 66 Chorale Variations, Op. 65, of which two are played for the voluntaries this morning. He was influenced by the music of Bach (no surprise there; every composer is influenced by Bach!), Claude Debussy, and Max Reger. Both Schm�cke dich, o liebe Seele and Nun danket alle Gott represent these influences. Schm�cke dich (based on Hymn 339) is a luscious, chromatic treatment of this Eucharistic tune. Nun danket (Marche Triomphale) is perhaps his most famous composition for organ. Fragments of the tune (Hymn 397) are heard in the soprano voice, but in a disguised manner. Flourishes and chromaticism abounds, though within the strict parameters of tonality, hallmark traits for this romantic / impressionistic / expressionistic composer.

 

The Anthem View me, Lord by Richard Lloyd is a simple setting of text by Thomas Campion. Set in F Major, this miniature work follows all the graceful traits of SATB part writing with frequent contrary motion between the soprano and bass voices, leaps rarely greater than a fourth, and giving melodic contour even to the alto and tenor parts. Now retired and living in Herefordshire, Richard Lloyd held positions at Hereford and Durham Cathedrals.

Sunday Afternoon Concert Program Notes

 

 
Lisa Lewis

Organist Lisa Lewis to Perform this Sunday in Good Shepherd

 

This Sunday we welcome Lisa Lewis to play the 4:15pm concert.  Lisa Lewis, a native of Louisville, Kentucky and a tenth generation Kentuckian, has served as Organist/Choirmaster at St. Luke's Episcopal Church since May 1984.  Ms. Lewis studied with Melvin Dickinson at the University of Louisville, earning both Bachelor's and Master's degrees in Organ Performance.  Summer study in Germany with Harald Vogel (1978) gave the opportunity to practice and perform on historic instruments in Scharmbeck, Stade, Cappel and Eenum creating an intense interest in early music performance practices.  Similar study in France (1988) resulted in recitals on the historic Clicquot organ in Souvigny and the Cavaille Coll organ in Castelnaudery.  The dream of a fine mechanical action organ for St. Luke's was born out of those experiences.  While the Martin Pasi organ was being built in the shop in Roy, Washington, Ms. Lewis studied with Dr. Roberta Gary, Professor of Organ at the University of Cincinnati Conservatory of Music.

 

Recent recitals include the dedication recital of the Martin Pasi, Opus 22 organ at St. Luke's in June, 2013, a harpsichord recital at Christ Church Cathedral and monthly participation in the Bach Lectures Series.  Ms. Lewis is Artistic Director of St. Luke's Organ Recital Series. 

Sunday Afternoon Concerts in Good Shepherd


We have launched an exciting new concert series each Sunday afternoon throughout the academic year.  Though these concerts are primariliy organ recitals, 

many different genres of music will be celebrated throughout the year.  

Please spread the word and invite your friends!

All Sunday afternoon concerts are at 4:15pm and admission is free, 

however, donations are gratefully accepted.

 

13 October 2013 - 4:15pm - Organ Recital by Lisa Lewis. Free admission.

                        Lisa Lewis is Minister of Music at St Luke's Episcopal Church, Anchorage, Kentucky.

 

20 October 2013 - 4:15pm - Organ Recital by Michael Rintamaa. Free admission.

                        Michael Rintamaa is Director of Music at Central Christian Church, Lexington.

 

27 October 2013 - 4:15pm - Organ Recital by Glenna Metcalfe. Free admission.

                        Glenna Metcalfe is Minister of Music and Worship at Faith Baptist Church,

                        Georgetown, Kentucky, and teaches in Scott County Schools.

 

3 November 2013 - 4:15pm - Organ Recital by Maria LeRose. Free admission.

                        Maria LeRose is Organist/Choirmaster at Trinity Episcopal Church, Danville, Kentucky,

                        and a DMA organ student at the University of Kentucky.     

 

10 November 2013 - 4:15pm - Organ Recital by Mark DeAlba. Free admission.

                        Mark DeAlba is an undergraduate organ student at University of Kentucky

                        and organist at Central Baptist Church, Lexington.

 

17 November 2013 - 4:15pm - Organ/Trumpet Recital by Roy Nance and David Goins. Free admission.

                        Roy Nance has recently retired as Minister of Music at First United Methodist

                        Church, Frankfort, Kentucky. David Goins is the newly appointed Minister

                        of Music at the same institution.

 

24 November 2013 - 4:15pm - Organ Recital by Rob Vanover. Free admission.

                        Rob Vanover is Organist at Centenary United Methodist Church, Lexington,

                        and is on the music staff at Lexington Catholic High School.

 

1 December 2013 - 4:15pm - Organ Recital by Owen Sammons. Free admission.

                        Owen Sammons is Director of Arts & Music at St Peter's Episcopal Church, Paris, Kentucky.

 

8 December 2013 - 4:15pm - Organ Recital by Jane Johnson. Free admission.

                        Jane Johnson is Organist at Crestwood Christian Church, Lexington,

                        and is Director of Student Affairs, College of Fine Arts, University of Kentucky.

 

15 December 2013 - 4:15pm - Organ Recital by John Linker. Free admission.

                        John Linker is Organist/Choirmaster at Church of the Good Shepherd, Lexington.    

 

                        Program

                        Widor / Symphonie gothique, Op. 70

 

 

22 December 2013 - NO CONCERT TODAY.

                        5:00pm A Festival of Nine Lessons & Carols

 

24 December 2013 (Christmas Eve) - 6:15pm - Organ Recital by John Linker. Free admission.

                        John Linker is Organist/Choirmaster at Church of the Good Shepherd, Lexington.    

 

                        Program

                        Widor / Symphonie gothique, Op. 70

 

29 December 2013 - NO CONCERT TODAY.
Annual All Saints' Concert Friday, November 1st

Plan now to join us Friday evening November 1st at 7:00pm for our Annual All Saints' Concert.  Featured on this program is Wolfgang Amadeus Mozart's monumental Requiem, K 626, sung by the combined Good Shepherd Choirs and accompanied by Dr. Schuyler Robinson.  The program will also include other seasonal music commemorating our Communion with the Saints.  Suggested donation: $15
 

The version of the Requiem to be sung at this concert is the latest revision by Robert D. Levin, Harvard musicologist, published in 2004. Most notable in this edition are the newly finished sections, particularly the Amen fugue following the Lacrimosa. A sketch of the subject was discovered after Mozart's death, and Robert Levin finished it according to strict contrapuntal procedure. It is clear in the "original" S�ssmayr completion that apparent flaws abounded, and Levin essentially cleaned up much of S�ssmayr's work. Those in the audience who are keenly familiar with the older revisions of this work will pick up on numerous changes in voice leading. 

 

Please join us on this memorable evening as we pay tribute to all the saints who have gone before us through this extraordinary musical offering.
Dick Sisto, Vibraphonist
Second Annual Good Shepherd Jazz Night, Friday, November 22

Back by popular demand is The Dick Sisto-Steve Allee Spirit of Life Quartet for a dynamic program called "The Spiritual Music of Duke Ellington & Billy Strayhorn.  The concert is Friday, November 22nd, at 7:30pm.  Tickets are $15 in advance and $20 at the door.  (For tickets, call 859 252 1744 or visit www.goodshepherdlex.org.)

Making their second appearance on the Good Shepherd Friends of Music Concert Series, Dick Sisto (vibraphone) and Steve Allee (piano) will delight the audience with their soul-satisfying rhythms, angelic melodies, and modern jazz harmonies.  

A native of Chicago, Sisto has had an illustrious career throughout the United States, performing with such noteworthy musicians as Milt Hinton, David "Fathead' Newman, Willie Pickens, Ira Sullivan, Fred Hersch, and Barry Ries, just to name a few.


Steve Allee, Pianist
Pianist, composer and arranger Steve Allee is a veteran of more than 35 years on the music scene, working principally in jazz, writing and performing for syndicated radio programs, network television and motion pictures, and as a music educator.
 
As an educator, Steve has taught or lectured at several college and university music programs over the years, including the University of Cincinnati, University of Louisville, University of Illinois, Morehead College, Purdue University, Butler University, University of Indianapolis, Indiana State University, Drury College, and Florida International University. He now teaches at the Jamey Aebersold Summer Jazz Workshops and other master classes and workshops during the year.   www.steveallee.com  

A year of fun and service ahead!

Choirs are Enrolling for 2013-14
We're planning an action-packed academic year, and we want YOU!  

We're excited to have begun our rehearsals this last week.  And we're pleased to say it's certainly not to late to join!

Good Shepherd offers choirs for all ages, from preschool through retirement.  Instruction in music theory, choral repertoire, foreign languages, rehearsal, performance, spirituality, and liturgical education are all part of the package.  

And all of this is offered for FREE!  

Contact John Linker, Organist/Choirmaster, for more information.  And please share with friends and familiy this extraordinary opportunity!

See YOU in choir!!

Advance Planning - Highlights for 2013/14

 

A Festival of Nine Lessons & Carols for Christmastide

This annual favorite will take place on 22 December at 5:00pm.  Please arrive early to find a good seat, as this is one of our most popular services of the year.

 

Organist Olivier Latry coming to Good Shepherd in 2014

Olivier Latry, one of the three organistes-titulaires de Grande-Orgue of Notre Dame Cathedral in Paris, will be playing a recital in Good Shepherd on Friday 28 February 2014. This remarkable event will be co-sponsored between the Lexington and Louisville Chapters of the American Guild of Organists as well as Good Shepherd. Latry is also organ professor at Paris Conservatory and is considered to be one of the finest organists in the world. You may read more info about this dynamic musician here.
Good Shepherd Choir at St Paul's Within the Walls, Rome, June 2013
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