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Performed by The Mzuzu Youth Choir of Malawi at First Presbyterian Church of Watertown, NY.
Performed by The Mzuzu Youth Choir of Malawi at First Presbyterian Church of Watertown, NY.
Performed by The Mzuzu Youth Choir of Malawi at First Presbyterian Church of Watertown, NY.
Performed by The Mzuzu Youth Choir of Malawi at First Presbyterian Church of Watertown, NY.
Performed by the Northern Choral Society with the Mzuzu Youth Choir at First Presbyterian Church in Watertown, NY.
Performed by the Mzuzu Youth Choir at First Presbyterian Church of Watertown, NY. This was at the end of the concert and attendees spontaneously proceeded to the front of the church to lay money at the alter. More than $1500.00 was raised in just a few minutes. All of it went back to Malawi to pay for the drilling of wells and other building projects.
Thirteen members of the Mzuzu Youth Choir from Malawi perform spiritual music, including their own styling of the traditional Amazing Grace.
Performed by the High Peaks Ringers in Saranac Lake, NY for UpNorth Music.
Performed by the High Peaks Ringers for UpNorth Music in Saranac Lake, NY.
Performed by Instruments of Peace for UpNorth Music on January 20, 2007.
Performed by Instruments of Peace for UpNorth Music on Janaary 20, 2007.
My Life Is A Miracle, performed by Homestyle. Written by Tom Hood. Copyright 2006, used by permission.
The Old Rugged Cross, performed by Homestyle.
When They Ring Those Golden Bells, performed by Homestyle.
Deliverer, performed by 2 Or More on November 11, 2006. Copyright 2006, used by permission.
Free Fall, performed by 2 Or More on November 11, 2006. Copyright 2006, used by permission.
Maxon performing Cast on November 9, 2006 in Sackets Harbor. Copyright 2006, used by permission.
Maxon performing How Great on November 9, 2006 in Sackets Harbor. Copyright 2006, used by permission.
The secular music of Dr. Art Frackenpohl, professor emeritus of SUNY Potsdam's Crane School of Music, has a worldwide reputation. But lovers of sacred music also treasure his many hymn and service music compositions and arrangements. Listen to some of his new work, recorded live at the Homecoming service at Waddington's First Presbyterian Church, August 7, 2005.
1: Alleluia Amen, Frackenpohl 2: Books of the Bible, Frackenpohl 3: God Made, Adam Bit, music, Frackenpohl; text unknown
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A holiday worship service featuring the voices of the University Chorus and The Laurentian Singers performing under the direction of Barry Torres with accompanist Barbara Phillips-Farley, Rosemary Phillips and Catherine Jahncke. Lisa Scrivani-Tidd is University organist, and John Ellis is professor of trumpet at The Crane School of Music. Thanks to the Chaplain's Office, Rev. Kathleen Buckley, The University Chorus and The Laurentian Singers for permission to share this service with the community. This concert was recordrd in the University's historic Gunnison Memorial Chapel on December 8, 2004.
Program: Past Three O'Clock: The Laurentian Singers Hark! The Herald Angels Sing Call to Worship From Far Away: The University Chorus First Reading O Come, O Come Emmanuel The Friendly Beasts: The University Chorus Second Reading O Magnum Mysterium: The Laurentian Singers Prayer for Advent Litany: From a poem by Jamie Sims Adeste Fidelis Third Reading The Huron Carol: The Laurentian Singers Fourth Reading Betelehemu (Nigerian Christmas Song): The Laurentian Singers Three Noble Kings: The University Chorus Fifth Reading We Three Kings of Orient Are Cantique de Noel: The Laurentian Singers Benediction Joy To The World
2004 Candlelight Concert featuring the Crane Chorus, conducted by Daniel Gordon, and the Crane Symphony Orchestra, conducted by Christopher Lanz. This concert of holiday music was recorded during rehearsal and live performances Sunday, December 5, 2004 in Helen M. Hosmer Concert Hall at SUNY Potsdam.
Playlist: 1. Introduction 2. Audience, Orchestra and Chorus - O Come All Ye Faithful, Carol, arr. Sir David Willcocks 3. Orchestra and Chorus - Masters in This Hall, French Carol, arr. Mack Wilberg 4. Chorus - Maoz Tsur, Hebrew Traditional, Robert Applebaum 5. Orchestra- Dream Pantomime from Hansel and Gretel, Engelbert Humperdink 6. Orchestra and Chorus - The First Nowell, Trad. arr. Mack Wilberg 7. Chorus - Herself a Rose, Who Bore a Rose, Robert H. Young 8. Chorus - Do You Hear What I Hear, Noel Regny and Gloria Shayne, arr. Harry Simeone 9. Chorus - Here mid the Ass and Oxen Mild, Alice Parker and Robert Shaw 10. Orchestra and Chorus - Nunc Dimittis, Rene Clausen 11. Orchestra and Chorus - Sussex Carol, Trad. arr. Sir David Willcocks 12. Orchestra and Chorus - Exultate Justi, Randol A. Bass 13. Chorus - This Little Light of Mine, Spiritual, arr. Moses Hogan 14. Audience, Orchestra and Chorus - Hark the Herald Angels Sing, Felix Mendelssohn, arr. Sir David Willcock
Marcy at The River, a Christian coffeehouse in Vermont. Photo: Marisa Hamilton
Marcy Prochaska teaches and performs on hammered dulcimer in the Ithaca area. NCPR found her busking in the Farmer's Market. She sent us this home recording of one of her praise songs. Jesus, My Advocate (© 2004 M. Prochaska)
"Something different. I'm neither a great guitarist nor a great vocalist, but I love to sing and write songs with spiritual themes, especially themes that involve doubt and fear and longing. This one is based on Romans 8." MP 
A Festival of Hymns: The Writers Tell Their Stories by Hal Hopson, performed at Potsdam First Presbyterian Church
04/18/04
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This unique service features significant hymn writers through the ages, from the fourth century through the twentieth century, telling their own stories in the first person. Following each short monologue is a hymn-anthem for choir, congregation, organ, brass, piano and handbells. This concert was given as a benefit for Hospice and Palliative Care of St. Lawrence Valley.
Readings and hymns: Traveling Pilgrim (Rev. Dr. D. Richard Will) Opening Prayer and Introduction Bishop Ambrose (Petr Zuman) Of the Father's Love Begotten c. 400 Martin Luther (Ken Visser) A Mighty Fortress is our God, 1529 John Calvin (Stub Esty) Clap Your Hands! 1541 (Soloists: Cynthia Coleman and Richard Will) Isaac Watts (Martin Walker) O God, Our Help in Ages Past 1719 (Soloists: Renata Hewitson and Claire Woodcock) Charles Wesley (Steve Williams) O For a Thousand Tongues to Sing 1738 Catherine Winkworth (Debbie Shipp) Now Thank We All Our God 1858 Robert Lowry (Richard Hutchinson) Shall We Gather at the River (Soloist: Tammy Madeja) Fanny Crosby (Linda Caamaño) Blessed Assurance, Jesus is Mine! 1873 (Soloist: Jim Whittet) John Wesley Work (Jules Ngambo) Guide My Feet African-American Spiritual Roberto Escamilla (Victor Caamaño) When We are Living (Pues Si Vivimos) 1983 Sidney Carter (Don Borsh) Lord of the Dance 1963 (Soloist Victor Caamaño) Traveling Pilgrim (Rev. Dr. D. Richard Will) Blessing and Benediction Performers: Brass Quintet: Nick DeZillano, trumpet I; Greg Jerome, trumpet II; Nick Hartman, horn in F; Mark Hartman, trombone; Charles Guy, tuba Handbells: Sue Theisen, Brenda Gravender, Ruth Kreuzer Piano: Julie Miller Organ: Laura Toland Chimes: Adrienne Hartman, Cynthia Coleman Tambourine: Eleanor Hopke Conductors: Kickie Britt, Tammy Madeja, Laura Toland And: other members of the choir of Potsdam First Presbyterian Church along with enthusiastic voices from the pews This performance from the UpNorth Concert Hall was recorded live at the First Presbyterian Church, Potsdam NY, April 18, 2004. It may not be used for any commercial purpose, nor may any fee be charged to access or listen to this material.
Featuring the Crane Chorus and Crane Symphony Orchestra conducted by Daniel Gordon & Christopher Lanz. This concert of holiday music was recorded during rehearsal and live performances Sunday, December 2, 2001 in Helen M. Hosmer Concert Hall at SUNY Potsdam.
Playlist: Carol of the Bells, arr. Peter Wilhousky O Come all ye Faithful Tomorrow Shall Be My Dancing Day, arr. John Gardner Christmas Day: A Choral Fantasy on Old Carols, Gustav Holt. Soloists Sarah West, Kevin Murphy, Emily Manor Deck the Hall, John Rutter Christmas at the Cloisters from The Cloisters, John Corigliano. James Harrigan, Baritone, John Norine, Jr., Conductor Hanukkah Festival Overture, Lucas Richman. Christopher Lanz, Conductor Rise Up, Shepherd and Follow, Andre Thomas The First Nowell Three Carols: Fum, Fum, Fum!, Away in a Manger, I Saw Three Ships, arr. Mack Wilberg Hark the Herald Angels SingBlow, Blow Thou Winter Wind, John Rutter
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Brian Mann recorded the Keepers of the Eastern Door at SUNY Plattsburgh during a September 2001 performance. They are Mohawk singers and dancers from Kahnawake in Quebec on the south shore of the St. Lawrence River. They perform Women's Corn Shuffle Dance and Alligator Dance.
A delegation from Malawi is visiting the region this month, sponsored by the Presbytery of Northern New York. Members sing three songs from the Hymnal of the Presbyterian Synod of Livingstonia.
Singers: Rev. Maurice Chauka Munthali, Lincian Ardwell Sambo (nee Nyanthala), Unious Lomdaka Jenda, Margaret Kasambara (nee Mtika) |
 UpNorth Music Project:A two-year project to identify, record, compile, promote and distribute new music by North Country composers and performers. Sacred and spiritual music interviews from NCPR
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