Updated to add video below of Hallelujah chorus
Jin Yu directs choir in performance of Hallellujah Chorus
A near-capacity crowd filled St. Paul Church for the Firestone Park Community Christmas Concert on Saturday evening.
St, Paul Choir director Jin Yu led the Firestone Park Community Chorus in a stirring performance of Handel’s Hallelujah Chorus. An impressive candlelight ceremony with the singing of “Silent Night” closed out the program.
The Firestone Park United Methodist Bell Choir, directed by Judi Gonder, provde a musical prelude. The United Methodist Children’s Choir and Ringers, directed by Claire Russell also performed.
There was a vocal solo by guitarist David Keyes, a vocal solo of “O Holy Night” by Carol Snyder, a vocal duet by Shirley McConell and Claire Russell singing “It’s The Messiah” and a vocal solo by Brian Burney singing “How Great Thou Art.” Burney rated a long applause from concert-goers.
The 30-voice chorus performed several selections including Rise Up Shepherd And Follow, In the First Night and the Hallelujah Chorus.
Directing the various choirs were Jerry Chase, Judi Gonder, Gilberto Nmagual, Shellley McConnell, Claire Russell and Jin Yu
Jin Yu conducted the Concert\ Orchestra with Emily Rodriguex, Lauren Venice, Alen Zhang, Ann Yy, Margart Jia and Christina Chen on violins, Keith Holiday on tuba, Justine Endress on celo, Sam Blakeslee on trombone, Joe Orsolits and Matt Compton on trumpt and Chuck Kobb onTuba.
The welcome was given by Fr, Ralph Thomas; scripture by Rev.Tim Halgua, opening prayer by Pastor Jerry Close, love offering prayer by Dave Walton and benediction by Rev. Patricia Christ.
Lela Brown was was concert coordinator, Delores Zeno, public relations, and Tom Liggett and Leonard Brown, sound and lighting.
The program was dedicated to Ping Yu who is fighting cancer. She has always been a part of the concerts, sharing her musical talents.
There was a reception in the Parish Activity Center after the concert.
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5 comments:
Unfortunely, I was unable to attend due to illness. I work with Bryon Burney, so I know you had a great performance by him. No one from St. Paul's did a solo I see. To bad Don Howe couldn't have done one as he is fabulous. I wonder why I didn't see more St. Paul's choir in the concert photos?
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There were seven choirs and 30 singers, including Jin Ju. I counted six from St. Paul plus Jin Yu.
I loved the Hallelujah and the candlelight ceremony was very impressive. It was nice that the Bethlehem backdrop was in place behind the performers.
You need to check your spelling or at least use a spell checker before posting - "stirring oerformance" ..just saying.
@ Anonymous - I did not participate as I have my hands full as a cantor; however, I do appreciate the sentiment. I can see several choir members in the photo. We could use some alto voices in the choir. Perhaps you could join us.
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