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)
  
20 September 2013
In This Issue

22 September 2013 - 18 Pentecost

9:00am Eucharist, II

      Treble Choir / Canterbury Choir / Reunion Choir

      Robert Burton, Visiting Previous Organist/Choirmaster

      John Linker, Organist/Choirmaster

              Widor / Praeludium Circulare (Symphony No. 2, I)

              Campbell / Praise to God in the highest

              Widor / Finale (Symphony No. 2, VI)

              Hymns

                 47*               On this day, the first of days                         Gott sie Dank

                 WLP 822      Through north and south                    Lasst uns Erfreuen

                 LEVAS 203*There is a balm in Gilead             Spiritual, Arr. Haywood

                 579*             Almighty Father, strong to save                               Melita

 

 

11:15am Eucharist, II

      Parish Choir / Reunion Choir        

      Robert Burton, Visiting Previous Organist/Choirmaster     

      John Linker, Organist/Choirmaster

              Widor / Praeludium Circulare (Symphony No. 2, I)

              Campbell / Praise to God in the highest

              Widor / Finale (Symphony No. 2, VI)

              Hymns

                 47*               On this day, the first of days                        Gott sie Dank

                 WLP 822      Through north and south                    Lasst uns Erfreuen

                 701*             Jesus, all my gladness                           Jesu, meine Freude

                 579*             Almighty Father, strong to save                               Melita

 

4:15pm Concert

       Robert Burton, Brian Hunt, and John Linker, Organists

            Soler / Concerto No. 3 for two organs

            Messiaen / Messe de la Pentec�te

                        (IV, Communion (Les oiseaux et les sources) [The Birds and the Springs]

            Dickerson / Aria

            Widor / Finale (Symphony No. 2, VI)

 

5:00pm Choral Evensong

      The Combined Choirs and Reunion Choir

      Robert Burton, Brian Hunt, John Linker, and Owen Sammons, Directors and Organists

              Sowerby / Be ye followers of God

              Radcliffe / Edington Responses

              Dyson / Evening Service in D

              Faur� / Cantique de Jean Racine

              Moore / Through the day thy love has spared us

              Hymns

                 S60                 O gracious Light                                                     Arnatt

                 24*                The day thou gavest, Lord, is ended                St. Clement

 

[* = Hymns chosen from the 2009 Hymn Survey]

Notes for Sunday's Music

 

This Sunday we welcome not only our usual pool of singers, but alumni of the choir program who have returned to join together in a "choir reunion weekend." Indeed the weekend will be blessed with much reminiscing of stories, laughs, and of course, a lot of singing together.

 

The sprightly anthem by Sidney Campbell (1919-1973), Praise to God in the highest, is in a sense a hymn-anthem in that a modified version of the same tune is heard for all three stanzas of text. As a work prominently featuring the soprano voices, great playfulness and text painting occurs at the words "Give us laughter." Sidney Campbell held many prominent organist positions in England, including Ely, Southwark, and Canterbury Cathedrals.

 

Charles-Marie Widor (1844-1937) was an astoundingly prolific French composer of the late 19th/early 20th century. Taking the lead from C�sar Franck, his predecessor at the Paris Conservatory, Widor composed ten symphonies for organ of varying lengths and difficulty. Organ recitals prior to services continue to be a major part of the Parisian music scene, and music such as his symphonies is often played prior to services in Ste Sulpice, the church where Widor served as "provisional organist" for 64 years. In Praeludium circulare Widor experiments with extreme chromaticism and a roundabout way of establishing a tonal center by first playing all of the notes around the given pitch. Finale is a joyful dance which also exploits a high level of chromaticism and gives much to do for the organist's feet.
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Former Good Shepherd Organist/Choirmaster
Bob Burton has come from Akron, Ohio for the special occasion
Bob Burton, Brian Hunt, John Linker, and Owen Sammons to present concert Sunday afternoon in Good Shepherd
 
As part of our Choir Reunion weekend, organists past and present are uniting to play a wonderful and diverse program prior to Evensong this Sunday 22 September. 
 
In all, four organists are scheduled to share the bench on Sunday afternoon.  Long time former organist/choirmaster Bob Burton will be kicking off the recital with Antonio Soler's Concerto No. 3 for two organs.  Bob will play the primo part on the Miller and Wrigley organ with John Linker playing the secundo part on the three-stop Steiner organ that was regularly played during the organ construction project. Bob will also play the enchanting fourth movement from Messiaen's Mass of Pentecost, which contains interesting imitation of bird calls, lucious strings depicting the love of God, and the organ registrations imitating the sounds of rippling water.
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Former Assistant Organist Brian Hunt will perform in the recital and accompany the Canticles
at Evensong.
Brian Hunt was Assistant Organist at Good Shepherd in the 1980s and for the past decade has been organist of Christ the King Roman Catholic Cathedral in Lexington, which now houses an exciting new organ built by Randall Dyer.  Brian will play the lovely and lyrical Aria by Louiville composer Matthew Dickerson.  This short masterpiece diplays the tender solo sounds of the Miller and Wrigley organ.  
 
Present Organist/Choirmaster of Good Shepherd John Linker will conclude the program with the Finale from Symphony No. 2 by Charles-Marie Widor, a merry piece that sometimes reminds the listener of angels dancing.
 
Improvisor extraordinaire Owen Sammons will then conclude the program with an improvisation on themes to be heard throughout Evensong.  Serving as organist for our choir's recent tour through Italy and France, Owen's playing received critical acclaim both as accompanist and improviser. Owen is Director of Arts and Music at St. Peter's Episcopal Church in Paris, KY.

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.

 

22 September 2013 - 4:15pm- Organ Recital by participants of Choir Reunion Weekend. 

                        Free admission.

                        5:00pm Choral Evensong sung by participants of Choir Reunion Weekend. 

 

29 September 2013 - 4:15pm - Organ Recital by Schuyler Robinson.  Free admission.

                        Schuyler Robinson is Professor of Organ and Church Music at

                        University of Kentucky, and formerly Assistant Organist of

                        Christ Church Cathedral, Lexington

 

6 October 2013 - 4:15pm - Organ Recital by Jan-Piet Knijff. Free admission.

                        Jan-Piet Knijff is Teaching Assistant in Classics, University of Kentucky,

                        Latin Teacher, Lexington Catholic High School, and Artistic Director,

                        Armidale Beethoven Festival, Australia.           

 

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.

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!!
 
Good Shepherd Organ on the cover of The Diapason
  
The September 2013 issue of The Diapason, a monthly journal devoted to church music, has a wonderful feature about our organ as a noteworthy recent installation here in the United States.  The article describes the concept for this organ in great detail, as well as insights into the world of organ building and matching instrument to the space.  Contributors to the article were Jason Overall (President of Goulding & Wood), John Linker (Organist/Choirmaster), Joe Jones (Chair of the Organ Committee), and Fr. Brian Cole (Rector).
  
The cover photo as well as interior photos were taken by Hans Flueck.
  
Click HERE to see the article. The scan is of low resolution, so you'll need to enlarge the text for a more clear image.

Advance Planning - Highlights for 2013/14

 

Annual All Saints' Concert - 1 November

This year's All Saints' Concert will feature Mozart's final masterpiece, Requiem, K. 626.  Note that this year's concert will be on a Friday evening at 7:00pm.  

 

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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