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Covenant Presbyterian Church Concert Series Presents Kirking of the Tartans Nov. 1, 2013

Transcript of Covenant Presbyterian Mission Statement Church

Covenant Presbyter ian Church

Concert Ser ies

Presents

Kirking of the Tartans

Nov. 1, 2013

Mission Statement

The mission of Covenant Presbyterian Church is to glorify and enjoy God, to proclaim the good news of Jesus Christ, and to express the presence and power of the Holy Spirit. In response

to the love of God, we will worship God, educate ourselves, care for each other, and serve our neighbors in the community and

the world.

Sunday Worship Opportunities

8:30 a.m. Communion Service11:00 a.m. Traditional Worship Service (Communion – first Sunday

of each month)

The Rev. Robert M. Watkins, Pastor

Lyn M. Patterson, Director of Music and Organist John McCrosky, Director of Christian Education

Covenant Presbyter ian Church

3131 Walton Way, Augusta, Georgia 30909 E-mail: [email protected]

Web Site: www.covenantaugusta.info 706-733-0513

A valon is a unique group with a unique sound. Created to explore the

compositions of classical Irish composers such as Turlough O’Carlan, Avalon initially in-cludeed Debbie van Tuyll on the Irish whistle, Paul Jackson on cello, and Mike Cox on guitar.

In February 2012, Alice Little Caldwell joined the ensemble with her Celtic harp, and in May 2013 Lauren Smith added her violin. Don Cleary replaced Paul Jackson on cello after Paul’s death in May 2013. Carl Purdy, a professor of music at Georgia Regents University, serves as the group’s coach.

The ensemble has shared its sound with several local churches and in other venues including Georgia Regents University where they have performed with the Sand Hills String Band.

  In May 2013, band members endured their most difficult perfor-mance when they played at their cellist Paul Jackson’s funeral. Paul was tragically killed in an automobile accident, and the band is dedicating this Kirking of the Tartans concert to Paul’s memoy. A small ensemble consisting of Paul’s wife, Miyoko Jackson, and GRU cello professor Chris-tine Crookall, will perform a composition Paul wrote prior to his death, “Gomer’s Lament.”

The group’s moto is taken from Paul’s charge to his colleagues: “Have Fun.” This is the group’s mantra in both difficult and good times. We hope this concert will be as much fun for the audience to listen to as it will be for us to play.

Avalon James E. Bobb, hymn festival leaderCollegium Musicum, William Toole,

directorChristine Crookall, cello, and Jason

Maynard, pianoEmerald Rose, Celtic Band

Faith Esham, sopranoAnn Fetters, organ

Fort Pastor, Christian folk/rock

Colin Grant-Adams, Scottish folk singer

Nicole Keller, organLillie Morris and Friends

University of South Carolina OperaArtie Thevaos, piano, Claire M. Mur-ray, violin, and Lydia P. Milham, piano

Raleigh RingersLaurent Boukobzka

Previous Performers

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The Covenant Concert Series is an outreach of Covenant Presbyterian Church which invites the church and greater Augusta community to experi-ence inspiring, entertaining, and uplifting musical programs. The series features quality performances by a variety of musicians and arts ensembles, and strives to offer meaningful educational opportunities for its audiences and the community at large.Become a Friend or Patron of the Covenant Concert Series and help sup-port the arts and arts education in Augusta. You can become a Friend by volunteering or by providing a financial donation. Friends support the series by ushering at concerts, housing guest artists, and helping with promotional materials and audience receptions.The series also relies on the financial support of our friends and patrons to underwrite our concerts, educational workshops, and master classes for the community.

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PatronsMs. Patricia Strong Barrett; Mrs. Nancy Carr; Mr. & Mrs. Lyle Glascock; Dr. Joseph & Mrs. Diane Griffin; Dr. & Mrs. Jerry Howington, Mrs. Eliza-

beth Johnston; Mr. & Mrs. Lawton Jordan, Jr.Dr. David & Dr. Carol Lapp; Mr. William Toole;

Mr. & Mrs. Peter Vagovic, Mr. & Mrs. James Wade

FriendsMrs. Sandra Bowman, Ms. Elizabeth Frank; Dr. & Mrs. Thomas Garman;

Ms. Dianne L’ Heureux; Mr. Clay Lancaster; Dr. Joseph Leonard; Mr. Jason Maynard, Dr. and Mrs. Aubrey Moore;Dr. & Mrs. William Paulson; Ms. Patricia Sims;Mr. & Mrs. Bryan Simkins; Mrs. Elizabeth Swink,

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Corporate SponsorFirst Bank of Georgia

The core members of Anam Cara are Carl Purdy (fiddle and 

director), Frank Vaughan (guitar), Lauren Smith (fiddle and mandolin), Sara Mays (fiddle), Debbie van Tuyll (whistle and mandolin), Hubert van Tuyll (banjo), and Laura van Tuyll (guitar and fiddle). 

  The group was established specifically to perform in sup-port of the Georgia Regents University Study Abroad and Con-tinuing Education programs that Purdy and the senior van Tuylls offer each year. The band’s repertoire consists primarily of traditional Irish jigs, reels, ballads, and the occasional bluegrass medley. Anam Cara has performed in a variety of venues here in Augusta as well as all over Ireland. The most unique component of Anam Cara is that the band waxes and wanes, depending on who is participating in the travel program. The core members welcome different students and community members who are traveling with them to perform as part of the group. For this concert at Covenant, several community members are joining as are some of the students who will be traveling to Ireland with the 2014 Study Abroad trip. These include Emma Kate Few, Rebecca Moore, Katie Tuttle, and Ashleigh Hansen.

Anam Cara Friends of the 2013-2014 Covenant Concert

Ser ies

Beggar Man/Girl I Left Behind Me/Off to California

Gormer’s LamentBunessan (Morning has Broken)

Fanny PowerErin Gra Mo Chroi

GreensleevesSlaneWithin a Mile of Dublin/College GrovesHector the Hero/ Flowers of Edin-burghSkye Boat/ Highland Cathedral

Traditional Irish

Paul JacksonLyrics by Eleanor Farjeon/

Traditional IrishTurlough O’ Carolan

Traditional Irish

Traditional EnglishTraditional IrishTraditional Irish

James Scott Skinner/ Traditional Scottish

Lyrics by Sir Harold Boulton/ Ulrish Roever and Michael Korb

Carl Purdy and Katie Tuttle

Carl Purdy, Cynthia, Katie Tuttle and Ashleigh Hanson

Katie Tuttle

Samhain Tionól (Winter’s Eve Gath-ering)John Ryan/Dennis MurphyWind that Shakes the Barley/Wise MaidAshgroveWild Mountain Thyme

Calliope House/Cowboy JigWater is WideMolly Malone

Panxty Irwin

Mná na hÉireann (Women of Ire-land)

Carl Purdy

Traditional IrishTraditional Irish

Traditional WelshFrancis McPeake

David Richardson/ Traditional IrishTraditional English

Traditional Irish

Turlough O’CarolanLyrics by Peadar O Doirnín/melody

Seán Ó Riada

Lauren Smith, Katie Tuttle, Ashleigh Hanson and Carl Purdy

Katie Tuttle, Ashleigh Hanson and Cynthia Panzella

Program Program

Songs performed by Avalon are displayed in red.Songs performed by Anam Cara are displayed in blue.

Songs performed by Avalon are displayed in red.Songs performed by Anam Cara are displayed in blue.

Mike Cox and Debbie van Tuyll