Composing Commission Project – ALL Are Invited!
From Holly Phares, Music Director I am delighted to share some exciting news that I have been given a generous gift of a commission by a dear friend and huge
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Organ Music for this Sunday, March 8
This week I am musically celebrating the 335th birthday of Johann Sebastian Bach. J. S. Bach was a part of a German musical family of many generations. He is considered
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Continuing with our musical celebration of African-American History month, I will share two traditional spirituals and one “composed” song by a well-known 20th century jazz performer. The Prelude is the
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Organ Music for this Sunday!
As we start the celebration of African-American History month, I’ll be sharing music by black composers or based on traditional spirituals. I begin with 3 seldom heard pieces. The Prelude
Read more Organ Sunday, January 19
My choices for service music include personal favorites–two based on Psalm 23 and another composed by a friend of my grandfather. The Prelude is a setting of the hymntune Consolation
Read moreIn Gathering to Support those Living with Homelessness
Below is a song that was sung at last Sunday’s Carols for a Cause. The event, which took place at Christ Church, raised money for Old First’s Saturday Breakfast and
Read moreCarols for a Cause, Sunday, Dec. 22 at 5:30pm
Carols for a Cause! Sun., Dec 22, 5:30 pm Christ Church, 20 N. American Street, Philadelphia (Front St at Market St.) Come join us in a one-hour late afternoon
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Singing City Holiday Concert – “Philadelphia: An Immigrant City,” Sunday, Dec. 15, at 3pm
Sunday, December 15, Singing City will perform its holiday concert, “Philadelphia: An Immigrant City.” The concert will feature seasonal works that are a reflection of the city’s diverse population. Repertoire
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Old First Hosting New Amsterdam Boys & Girls Choir, October 19-20
The New Amsterdam Boys and Girls Choir is a musical group from East Harlem, NYC. It was founded by James Backmon, the musical director at Michael’s first congregation, The Church
Read more We Are Excited to Welcome Our New Organist, Bill!
William Lowden is a retired church musician, musical theater director, and teacher. He studied at Syracuse University, Westminster Choir College, and Rutgers University. In addition
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