2012-2013

First Presbyterian Church of Naples

A Season of Music First Presbyterian Church of Naples

First Presbyterian Church continues its tradition of exciting concerts with the 2012-2013 Season of Music! Within this brochure you will find the schedule of concerts. It is my hope that you will plan on coming to these special events and consider bringing your friends and family to see our beautiful church and hear the inspiring music within its walls. Highlights of the season include two concerts that feature our Ruffatti organ, our friends Nielson & Young return for another duo-piano concert and local favorites, Doug Renfroe and Jodie DeSalvo close out the series. Also featured will be two special musical services led by our wonderful Chancel Choir. The first is a service of Readings and Carols celebrating the story and music of Christmas and the second is a service of Music and Meditations on Good Friday.

You will find an envelope to return with your support for A Season of Music at First Presbyterian Church. It is only through the generosity of people who love and support music that our church is able to provide such fine music that benefits both our church and the greater Naples community. Please consider sending a donation today. As you can see, a varied schedule of concerts for 2012-2013 has been planned and I hope that many of you will be able to attend. It is only through your help that we can provide these outstanding musical offerings. Thank you in advance for your support and generosity.

Dr. Brice Gerlach Director of Music Ministries

A Season of Music at First Presbyterian Church

A Service of Lessons and Carols with the Chancel Choir Sunday, December 9, 2012 4:00 p.m. The service of Lessons and Carols follows the traditional pattern of prayers, lessons and music made popular by King’s College in Cambridge, England. Once again we enter into the well-known story of Christmas and are invited to hear the song of the angels, share in the wonder of the shepherds and resolve to be as persistent as the magi. Experience the hope and joy of rediscovering the miracle and wonder of Christmas as told through beautiful readings and cherished music of the season. Sing some of your favorite traditional carols such as O Come All Ye Faithful, Hark The Herald Angels Sing, Silent Night, and many others. Our Chancel Choir will offer such favorites as John Rutter’s Shepherd’s Pipe Carol and Christmas Lullaby, Harold Darke’s beautiful setting of In the Bleak Midwinter as well as Natalie Sleeth’s lovely Baby, What You Goin’ to Be?

Come and remember the reason for the season! Mark your calendar now for this yuletide afternoon.

A Season of Music at First Presbyterian Church

An Afternoon of Song James Cochran, Michele Byrd and Brice Gerlach Sunday, November 11, 2012 4:00 p.m.

The concert season opens with a bang! Our Director of Music, Brice Gerlach and his wife, Michele Byrd, combine talents with James Cochran, Director of Music at Vanderbilt Presbyterian Church for an exciting afternoon of keyboard and vocal music. In addition to the magnificent Ruffatti pipe organ, Brice and Jim will be playing a Rodgers digital organ as well as a new Blüthner grand piano. The variety of sounds this combination of instruments can produce is amazing. It will be like an orchestra concert with only two keyboard players. The program will include baroque gems, opera classics, hymn arrangements, and some Broadway! You won’t want to miss this special concert!

A Season of Music at First Presbyterian Church

Maxine Thevenot, organ, David Dash and Mary Bowden, trumpet

Sunday, January 27, 2013 4:00 p.m.

Superb organist Maxine Thevenot joins our local trumpet players, Mary Bowden and David Dash, in a concert featuring music of brilliant technique and soulful expression. Featured will be Awakenings by James Stephenson III, commissioned by Bowden and Dash with sponsor Millicent Marshall. Bowden and Dash will perform on regular trumpets, piccolo trumpets and flugelhorns

in this passionate work of four movements: an exciting Toccata, a somber Passacaglia, a jazzy Walkin’ movement, and a light, brilliant Finale. Other

highlights include a Sonata for Trumpet and Organ by Naji Hakim and a set of variations on Lord of the Dance by Noel Goemanne. Don’t miss the opportunity to hear this wonderful combination of instruments!

Nielson & Young, duo pianists Sunday, February 10, 2013 4:00 p.m.

After more than three decades of musical collaboration that continues to take them around the world, duo-pianists Stephen Nielson and Ovid Young are veterans of more than 3,500 concerts in a fascinating array of venues. Those performance sites have ranged from Copenhagen, Denmark’s Tivoli Concert Hall; Toronto, Canada’s Roy Thompson Hall; Madras, India’s Academy of Music; Moscow, Russia’s Kremlin and Tchaikovsky Hall; Oberammergau, Germany’s Passionspiel Theatre; Bern, Switzerland’s Konzerthaus; and Dallas, Texas’ Meyerson Symphony Center. Among the most active duo-piano teams on the musical scene today, Nielson & Young will present an exciting concert of classical music and well-loved hymn arrangements. Stephen Nielson and Ovid Young have been performing together since 1971 and have performed at our church several times in recent years. We are delighted to have these artists back again for another great afternoon of music!

A Season of Music at First Presbyterian Church

Lenten Noontime Organ Recitals Wednesdays, March 13, March 20, March 27, 2013 12:00 - 12:30 p.m.

The spectacular Ruffatti pipe organ is featured in three Lenten organ recitals offered by our Director of Music, Brice Gerlach. In

these informal concerts Brice takes the time to explain some of the mechanical workings of the organ and offers some musical insights about the pieces on the program. Each concert opens with a piece that highlights the magnificent horizontal trumpets protruding from the front of the organ case. A work by J. S. Bach is always featured, and arrangements of Lenten hymn tunes are presented, allowing for some of the diverse solo stops and softer sounds of the organ to be heard. The concerts will end with a rousing toccata, allowing the audience to hear the full power of the organ. After the recital, the audience is invited up to the console to ask questions and to see the beautiful woodwork and craftsmanship of the Ruffatti. Tours of the pipe chambers are also offered each week. Come hear the beautiful organ music during Lent. Don't miss these special opportunities for personal reflection, meditation, and celebration of this holy season.

The Oracle Trio April Johnson, violin, Peter Seidenberg, cello, Kate Boyd, piano Sunday, March 17, 2013 4:00 p.m.

Founded in 2005, The Oracle Trio, with violinist April Johnson, cellist Peter Seidenberg, and pianist Kate Boyd, has performed throughout the United States, interpreting celebrated classics as well as demonstrating a commitment to performing music of our time. The trio enjoys collaborating with composers, and has commissioned and premiered several new works. The Oracle Trio has been a featured ensemble at the Heidelberg New Music Festival, the Ohio and Indiana Music Teachers’ Association state conferences, and on concert series at numerous universities and music schools. The trio has performed works by a number of living composers, including Pulitzer-Prize winning composer Samuel Adler, Marc Mellits, Douglas McConnell, and Daniel Koontz. The concert will feature such favorites as Camille Saint Saens’ Piano Trio No. 1 and Antonin Dvorak’s Trio No. 4 in E minor "Dumky" as well as an eclectic and colorful piece by contemporary composer Marc Mellits called Fruity Pebbles.

A Season of Music at First Presbyterian Church

Douglas Renfroe, baritone & Jodie De Salvo, piano

Sunday, April 21, 2013 4:00 p.m.

Concert pianist Jodie DeSalvo is a true veteran of the concert stage having performed over one thousand concerts spanning four continents. A graduate of Hartt School of Music with a Masters in

Performance at Manhattan School of Music, Jodie has been a grand prize winner of the Artists International Competition and the National Federation of Music Clubs Competition. As an instructor Jodie has been on the faculty of Florida International University in Miami and currently serves as the Director of Performing Arts at Seacrest Country Day School. Douglas Renfroe is an internationally acclaimed bass baritone who made his Lincoln Center debut and Carnegie Hall debut under the direction of Loren Maezel and Leopold Stokowski. He has appeared with Placido Domingo and Beverly Sills at Washington Opera, has sung with Sarah Caldwell for Boston Opera, sung with Sarasota Opera and has toured with Columbia Artist Management. He is sought after as a guest soloist and conductor throughout the United States. This concert will feature selections from Schumann’s famous Dichterliebe, music from the British Isles, the Rhapsody in Blue by Gershwin and some wonderful Broadway tunes.

Good Friday Music and Meditations Friday, March 29, 2013 7:00 p.m.

The Church gathers on Good Friday to commemorate the crucifixion, death, and entombment of Jesus. From ancient times, this day has been a time of fasting and prayer. Coupled with Easter, Good Friday is the oldest observance in the Christian calendar. Good Friday is felt as a day of sorrow. It is a time to grieve over the sin of man and to meditate upon the love that God has so generously bestowed upon humanity in giving His only Son for the redemption of sinners. The music for this meaningful service will be selections from some of the greatest sacred choral masterworks. Included in the service will be such selections as the Introit and Kyrie from the Requiem by John Rutter, The Processional to Calvary and The Appeal of the Crucified from The Crucifixion by John Stainer and Crucifixus from the B Minor Mass by J. S. Bach. Experience the meaning of Christ’s passion before the joy of Easter.

A Season of Music at First Presbyterian Church

Kirkin’ O’ the Tartan Sunday, October 28, 2012 9:30a.m.

This service celebrates the Scottish heritage of the Presbyterian Church and its roots in Reformed Theology. We will be joined by the Saint Andrew’s Society of Southwest Florida and The Harp and Thistle Pipe Band will provide special music for this service. You won’t want to miss the pageantry and beautiful music of this unique service.

Christmas Eve Monday, December 24, 2012

5:00 p.m. Family Service 7:00 p.m. (Special music begins at 6:30 p.m.)

9:00 p.m. (Special music begins at 8:30 p.m.) Our Family Service at 5:00 p.m. is an interactive service for families with young children. The children will be invited to be a part of an impromptu pageant as part of the service. The services at 7:00 p.m. and 9:00 p.m. will be traditional candlelight services with readings and carols. The Chancel Choir will sing several anthems including Shepherd’s Pipe Carol by John Rutter and In the Bleak Midwinter by Harold Darke. Come and lend your voice as we sing our favorite Christmas Carols including Silent Night and Joy to the World! Each service will feature special music from our soloists and choir beginning 30 minutes prior to worship.

Easter Sunday Sunday, March 31, 2013 7:30 a.m. Courtyard Service 8:30 a.m. & 10:00 a.m. We will celebrate Easter with special music provided by the Naples Chamber Brass Quintet at all of our services. Come join in singing Christ the Lord is Risen Today and hear the magnificent Hallelujah Chorus from Handel’s Messiah. You will be uplifted by the glorious music of Easter!

Join Us for the Following Services with Special Music See the back page of this brochure for a complete list of special services throughout the year.

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Special Worship Services at First Presbyterian Church

Kirkin’ O’ the Tartan Sunday, October 28, 2012 9:30 a.m.

Thanksgiving Day Thursday, November 22, 2012 11:30 a.m.

Christmas Eve Monday, December 24, 2012 5:00 p.m. Family Worship 7:00 & 9:00 p.m. Candlelight Worship with Chancel Choir and special music

Ash Wednesday

Wednesday, February 13, 2013 7:00 p.m.

Maundy Thursday Thursday, March 28, 2013 7:00 p.m.

Good Friday Friday, March 29, 2013 7:00 p.m.

Easter Sunday, March 31, 2013 7:30 a.m. Sunrise worship in the Courtyard 8:30 a.m. & 10:00 a.m. worship with Chancel Choir and Brass Quintet in the Sanctuary