T. Tertius Noble (1867-1953), a native of Bath, England, was Organist & Master of the Choristers at St Thomas Fifth Avenue in Manhattan from 1913-1943 where he is credited for establishing a choir program along the lines of the great English cathedrals. Prior to this appointment, he served Ely Cathedral and York Minster in England. Souls of the Righteous treats this comforting text from the Book of Wisdom in an unencumbered homophic manner utilizing the warm key of G-flat major.

Richard Proulx is an eminent figure in the world of church music who joined with the saints in eternal life just a few years ago in 2010. His Variations on Sine Nomine treat the familiar tune (Hymn 287) as a trio (three voice texture), a canon (one voice following the other in strict imitation), a gigue (a jaunty dance in 6/8 meter), a chorale (the melody appearing in the top voice in long notes while supporting voices provide lush harmonies), and a fugato (a more complicated version of a canon). A native of Minnesota, Richard Proulx (which rhymes with "new") had a fruitful career in church music all over the US, and most notable is his tenure as organist at Holy Name Roman Catholic Cathedral in Chicago. He also served on advisory boards for new church hymnals, including our Hymnal 1982. At Good Shepherd we regularly sing one of his Sanctus settings, S125 in the Hymnal. 

2014 Peterson Vocal Competition and Musical Heritage Celebration

The 2014 Peterson Vocal Competition, a judged event, will be held at Central Christian Church-Evans Music Room (Second Floor), 205 East Short Street, on Saturday, November 15, 2014, 8:30 AM-2:30 PM. Talented undergraduate vocal artists from colleges and universities in Central Kentucky, recommended by their vocal teachers will compete for cash awards and stipends. Ten finalists will be announced at the end of the competition. All finalists will be required to attend the Musical Heritage Celebration in Memory of Dr. Roy P. Peterson later that evening. The top five finalists shall perform at Central Christian Church, 205 East Short Street, Lexington, KY at 7:00 PM in the Sanctuary. The competition is free. (See below for obtaining tickets for the concert.)

The Musical Heritage Celebration in Memory of Dr. Roy P. Peterson

The main attraction at the Musical Heritage Celebration will be the top five finalists from the Peterson Competition. Invited student guests will perform also. At the end of the Musical Celebration performances, scholarships and other awards will be presented to each of the finalists.

The Musical Heritage Celebration is a charitable event to raise funds for arts and educational outreach for youth, including the Dr. Roy P. Peterson Memorial Scholarship offered through the YMCA Black Achievers Program.

Tickets: Adults-$15                                     Seniors, Age 60 and up-$10

               Students - Age 11-17 -$3.00                   10 and under FREE

Purchase tickets: www.petersonartsfund.org

Phone: 859 489 1571