Funeral Mass for Gene L. Brandle will be on Friday, May 27 at 10:00 am. Choir members are asked to be in church by 9:30. Rosemary Manner will be the cantor, Ron Abbott will be the organist, and Fr. Jason Kahle will preside.
For the Sandusky Register Obituary link, click here.
Wednesday, May 25, 2011
Monday, May 23, 2011
29th ANNUAL SPRING CONCERT RECAP
Sunday Evening, May 22 was the 29th annual Spring Concert at St. Mary's Church. This years concert was an ecumenical event with the Senior Choir from Zion Lutheran Church joining the St. Mary's Choir performing Randall Thompson's "Alleluia" and John Rutter's "Gloria." About 225 people attended the event.
The soloists for the Rutter were Glenda Lindquist, Soprano; Karen Mears, Soprano; and Judy Mears, Alto. Instrumentalists for the Rutter were:
Trumpets: Jeff Lindquist, Jim Benshoff, Adam Ladd, Matt Kennedy
Trombones: Adam Reardon, Amanda Reardon, Jordan Haerr
Tuba: Rory Agsten
Percussion: Mike Schmenk, Chris Stratton
Organ: Ronald A. Borchardt
The concert was dedicated to the memory of Joyce Ann Bouy (January 4, 1933 - February 7, 2011) for her over 34 years of active participation in the St. Mary's Music Program.
A portion of the program included a tribute to Richard Proulx (April 3, 1937 - February 18, 2010). Proulx was a nationally renowned church musician, arranger, composer, and consultant.
St. Mary's Church is in a co-op conducting program with Terra State College's music department. The conducting students spend September - February studying with their conducting professor, Mike Schirtz. Then beginning in March they conduct a few pieces with the St. Mary's Parish Choir under the tutelage of Professor Schirtz. This year's student from Terra is Timothy Claubaugh, Jr.
The program is below:
ZION LUTHERAN CHURCH SENIOR CHOIR
Ronald R. Albert, Director
Ronald A. Borchardt, Pianist
LET SWEET HOSANNAS RING - Mark Hayes
GIVE ME JESUS - Craig Courtney
HE LEADETH ME - Mary McDonald
ST. MARY’S PARISH CHOIR
Timothy L. Claubaugh, Sr., Organist / Director
ALLELUIA ROUND - William Boyce / Arr. By Richard Proulx
Timothy L. Claubaugh, Jr., Conductor
ADORO TE - Michael Haydn / Arr. By Richard Proulx
UBI CARITAS - Richard Proulx
GO NOT FAR FROM ME, O GOD - Nicola Zingarelli
Timothy L. Claubaugh, Jr., Conductor
TO EVERYTHING THERE IS A SEASON - Ed Harris
PRAISE GOD FROM WHOM ALL BLESSINGS FLOW - Anonymous
ZION LUTHERAN CHURCH SENIOR CHOIR & ST. MARY'S PARISH CHOIR
Timothy L. Claubaugh, Sr., Director
ALLELUIA - Randall Thompson
GLORIA - John Rutter
I. Gloria in Excelsis Deo (Allegro Vivace)
II. Domine Deus Rex caelestis (Andante)
III. Quoniam tu solus sanctus (Vivace e ritmico)
THE LORD BLESS YOU AND KEEP YOU - Peter Lutkin
Ronald R. Albert, Director
Check back later for more pictures from the concert.
FUNERAL FOR MICHAEL J. HERB
Funeral Mass for Michael J. Herb will be on Tuesday, May 24 at 10:00 am. Choir members are asked to be in church by 9:30. Carol Icsman will be the cantor, Tim Claubaugh will be the organist, and Fr. Dave Nuss will preside.
For the Sandusky Register Obituary link, click here.
For the Sandusky Register Obituary link, click here.
Saturday, May 21, 2011
HEIDELBERG UNIVERSITY CONCERT CHOIR RECAP
The Heidelberg University Concert Choir and Chamber Singers performed a spectacular concert at St. Mary's on Wednesday evening, May 18 at 7:30 PM. The choir was under the direction of Dr. Grant William Cook III, with Kimberly Ridge their piano accompanist. There were approximately 150 people in attendance at the concert.
Their program was as follows:
GRACIOUS SPIRIT, DWELL WITH ME - Adoro te devote, Processional / arr. by K. Lee Scott
ESTO LES DIGO - Kingley Lange
Kara Barker, Soprano
MASS IN G, (D. 167) - Franz Schubert
Kara Barker, Soprano
Kyrie
Credo
Sanctus
THE PEACE OF WILD THINGS - Joan Szymko
NORTHERN LIGHTS - Ola Gjeilo
VOICES OF EARTH - Stephen Chatman
LAUDA SION SALVATOREM, (BuxWV 68) - D. Buxtehude
Kara Barker, Soprano
Elizabeth Dorkoff and Emily Hall, Flutes
Elliot Hedrick, bassoon
HOW SWEET AND FAIR: GO LOVELY ROSE / TO DAFFODILS - Stephen Shatman
Anthony Narvaez, clarinet
THE GARTAN MOTHER'S LULLABY - Irish Folk Song / arr. by Neil Ginsberg
Jonathan Vestal, Violin
DEAR SARAH - James Syler
Seth Innis, Narrator
CROSSING THE BAR - Gwyneth Walker
VAMUVAMBA - Tiriki Melody (Kenya)
Lucas Walter, Congas
Kinberly Ridge, shekere
SWEET ALMA HOME - F. A. Power / arr. by Henry Wilson
THE PRAYER OF ST. FRANCIS - Rene Clausen
Kimberly Ridge, Piano accompanist.
Dr. Grant W. Cook III, Director
Dr. Grant W. Cook III, Director
Their program was as follows:
GRACIOUS SPIRIT, DWELL WITH ME - Adoro te devote, Processional / arr. by K. Lee Scott
ESTO LES DIGO - Kingley Lange
Kara Barker, Soprano
MASS IN G, (D. 167) - Franz Schubert
Kara Barker, Soprano
Kyrie
Credo
Sanctus
THE PEACE OF WILD THINGS - Joan Szymko
NORTHERN LIGHTS - Ola Gjeilo
VOICES OF EARTH - Stephen Chatman
LAUDA SION SALVATOREM, (BuxWV 68) - D. Buxtehude
Kara Barker, Soprano
Elizabeth Dorkoff and Emily Hall, Flutes
Elliot Hedrick, bassoon
HOW SWEET AND FAIR: GO LOVELY ROSE / TO DAFFODILS - Stephen Shatman
Anthony Narvaez, clarinet
THE GARTAN MOTHER'S LULLABY - Irish Folk Song / arr. by Neil Ginsberg
Jonathan Vestal, Violin
DEAR SARAH - James Syler
Seth Innis, Narrator
CROSSING THE BAR - Gwyneth Walker
VAMUVAMBA - Tiriki Melody (Kenya)
Lucas Walter, Congas
Kinberly Ridge, shekere
SWEET ALMA HOME - F. A. Power / arr. by Henry Wilson
THE PRAYER OF ST. FRANCIS - Rene Clausen
Monday, May 16, 2011
TWO CONCERTS THIS WEEK AT ST. MARY'S
There are 2 concerts this week at St. Mary's Church.
The first concert is Wednesday, May 18 at 7:30 PM when the Heidelberg University Concert Choir and Chamber Singers will perform. Click here for more information about that concert.
The second concert is Sunday, May 22 at 7:30 PM for the 29th Annual Spring Concert. The St. Mary's Parish Choir and the Zion Lutheran Church Senior Choir will perform separately followed by a combining of choirs to perform "Alleluia" by Randall Thompson and "Gloria" by John Rutter. Click here for more information about that concert.
Both concerts are free and open to the public. A free-will offering we be taken at both concerts.
The first concert is Wednesday, May 18 at 7:30 PM when the Heidelberg University Concert Choir and Chamber Singers will perform. Click here for more information about that concert.
The second concert is Sunday, May 22 at 7:30 PM for the 29th Annual Spring Concert. The St. Mary's Parish Choir and the Zion Lutheran Church Senior Choir will perform separately followed by a combining of choirs to perform "Alleluia" by Randall Thompson and "Gloria" by John Rutter. Click here for more information about that concert.
Both concerts are free and open to the public. A free-will offering we be taken at both concerts.
Thursday, May 12, 2011
29th ANNUAL SPRING CONCERT
We are pleased to announce that the St. Mary’s Church will present their twenty-ninth annual Spring Concert in St. Mary’s Church on Sunday, May 22, 2011, at 7:30 p.m.
This year, our very special guests are the choir from Zion Lutheran Church. They will perform several pieces by themselves and also join with the St. Mary’s Parish Choir and brass ensemble in the performance of John Rutter’s “Gloria” and Randal Thompson’s “Alleluia.” Our special guest conductors this year will be Ron Albert and Terra Community College student conductor Timothy L. Claubaugh, Jr.
This year’s concert will be dedicated to the memory of Joyce A. Bouy who passed away on February 7th of this year and who was active in the St. Mary’s Music Ministry for many, many years. The St. Mary’s Parish Choir will also pay tribute to Richard Proulx, a nationally renown church musician, arranger, and composer who passed away February 18th of last year.
Please join me, Ron Albert, Zion Lutheran Choir and St. Mary’s Parish Choir, for this evening of enjoyable music. This concert is free and open to the public. We urge you to attend and bring your family and friends.
This year, our very special guests are the choir from Zion Lutheran Church. They will perform several pieces by themselves and also join with the St. Mary’s Parish Choir and brass ensemble in the performance of John Rutter’s “Gloria” and Randal Thompson’s “Alleluia.” Our special guest conductors this year will be Ron Albert and Terra Community College student conductor Timothy L. Claubaugh, Jr.
This year’s concert will be dedicated to the memory of Joyce A. Bouy who passed away on February 7th of this year and who was active in the St. Mary’s Music Ministry for many, many years. The St. Mary’s Parish Choir will also pay tribute to Richard Proulx, a nationally renown church musician, arranger, and composer who passed away February 18th of last year.
Please join me, Ron Albert, Zion Lutheran Choir and St. Mary’s Parish Choir, for this evening of enjoyable music. This concert is free and open to the public. We urge you to attend and bring your family and friends.
Monday, May 9, 2011
NEW MASS TRANSLATION: PART 11
During the course of this year, we will be linking articles pertaining to the New Mass Translation which the Catholic Church will begin using Advent 2011 (November 27). Each week we will have a new article linked for you to read and to learn more about the new translation.
New article to read this week: Liturgical Participation
New article to read this week: Liturgical Participation
FUNERAL FOR RITA BRAEUNIG
Funeral Mass for Rita Braeunig will be on Saturday, May 14 at 9:00 am. Choir members are asked to be in church by 8:30. Gary Guendelsberger will be the cantor, Tim Claubaugh will be the organist, and Fr. Dave Nuss will preside.
For the Sandusky Register Obituary link, click here.
For the Sandusky Register Obituary link, click here.
Monday, May 2, 2011
NEW MASS TRANSLATION: PART 10
During the course of this year, we will be linking articles pertaining to the New Mass Translation which the Catholic Church will begin using Advent 2011 (November 27). Each week we will have a new article linked for you to read and to learn more about the new translation.
New article to read this week: Gained in translation: The challenges of the Roman Missal
New article to read this week: Gained in translation: The challenges of the Roman Missal
HEIDELBERG UNIVERSITY CONCERT CHOIR AND CHAMBER SINGERS TO PERFORM IN ST. MARY'S
The Heidelberg University Concert Choir and Chamber Singers under the direction of Dr. Grant W. Cook III, will perform on Wednesday, May 18 at 7:30 PM in St. Mary’s Catholic Church. The program, which includes works by Franz Schubert, Dieterich Buxtehude, Stephen Chatman, Ola Gjeilo, Kinley Lange, Joan Szymko, James Syler and Gwyneth Walker, is free and open to the public.
Since its inception in 1938, the Heidelberg Concert Choir has achieved the distinction of being one of the outstanding collegiate choral ensembles in the Midwest, touring extensively throughout the United States and Europe. In his fourteenth year as conductior, Dr. Cook (Class of '89) has continued to build upon the longstanding tradition of choral excellence at Heidelberg. Under his direction, the Choir has performed at state and regional meetings of the American Choral Directors Association and Music Educators National Conference, premiered works by the prominent American composers Daniel E. Gawthrop and John V. Mochnick, and appeared in concert at Washington National Cathedral. In June 2008, the Choir completed a successful tour of Austria and Germany, which included performances in and around Vienna, Salzburg, Munich and Heidelberg.
For details about the concert at St. Mary's Church call 419-625-7465. For additional information about the Heidelberg Concert Choir or the Heidelberg Department of Music, visit the College's websit at http://www.heidelberg.edu/.
Since its inception in 1938, the Heidelberg Concert Choir has achieved the distinction of being one of the outstanding collegiate choral ensembles in the Midwest, touring extensively throughout the United States and Europe. In his fourteenth year as conductior, Dr. Cook (Class of '89) has continued to build upon the longstanding tradition of choral excellence at Heidelberg. Under his direction, the Choir has performed at state and regional meetings of the American Choral Directors Association and Music Educators National Conference, premiered works by the prominent American composers Daniel E. Gawthrop and John V. Mochnick, and appeared in concert at Washington National Cathedral. In June 2008, the Choir completed a successful tour of Austria and Germany, which included performances in and around Vienna, Salzburg, Munich and Heidelberg.
For details about the concert at St. Mary's Church call 419-625-7465. For additional information about the Heidelberg Concert Choir or the Heidelberg Department of Music, visit the College's websit at http://www.heidelberg.edu/.
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