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UPC’s vocal and bell choirs have been enjoying a fulfilling season of making music during worship and in rehearsals. This year’s Christmas Eve service was filled with joyful musical offerings. Aeden Hickey led the lighting of the Advent Wreath to “O Come, O Come, Emmanuel”. We enjoyed a variety of styles and participants from saxophone duets (Austin Shadduck and Phil Westcott) and flute duets (Arianna Windsong and Aimée Backus) to vocal choir (“Spanish Shepherds’ Song” and “Jesus Child”); bell choir (“Angels from the Realms of Glory” and “Gentle Mary Laid Her Child”); Margaret Davis lending her beautiful violin skills alongside Becky Mebert for reflective communion music (“Huron Carol”); Phil Westcott on guitar and vocals and Riya Bolander singing “Stille Nacht”; and the children of the congregation playing chimes to “Away in a Manger”.
The Sunday after Christmas, David Berti led us in song with “Only a Baby Came” and “Mary’s Little Boy Child.” During January, we enjoyed beautiful solos from many different singers and instrumentalists: “Behold that Star” (Robert Manners); “Waltz on Rainbow Colored Roses” (Austin Shadduck and Becky Mebert); “Shall We Gather at the River” (Starletta Noll-Long); “Ella’s Song” by Bernice Johnson (Andrea Gilebarto). Vocal choir also enjoyed performing gospel music: Keith Hampton’s arrangement of “Praise His Holy Name.”
We are getting ready for the Lenten season, and if you’ve been thinking about joining one of UPC’s music ministries, this is a great time to get involved. Vocal choir meets for rehearsals on Wednesday nights from 6:30 to 7:30, and bell choir meets after worship on Sundays from 11:30 to 12:30. We hope you can join us!
Upcoming Community Performances
Upcoming Community Performances
Tri-Cities Opera presents “A Grand Night for Singing”
Saturday, March 8, 7:30pm at UPC Binghamton
Tri-Cities Opera presents “A Grand Night for Singing”
Saturday, March 8, 7:30pm at UPC Binghamton
At once a comic and loving tribute to the legendary song-writing duo, A Grand Night for Singing will have audiences laughing and humming along throughout the evening! Including some of the most beloved songs in Broadway history — highlighting musicals such as Oklahoma!, South Pacific, and The Sound of Music — Rodgers and Hammerstein’s creative partnership both dominated and became synonymous with the Golden Age of Broadway. Guided by the beautiful singing of TCO’s top-notch artists, be transported by the wit, charm, and melodies that put R&H in a class of their own.
Tickets: $30 regular, $40 premium. Call 607-772-0400 (Box Office) or buy online at tricitiesopera.com
Madrigal Choir of Binghamton presents “Our Broadway Heritage”
Sunday, March 30, 4pm at St. Thomas Aquinas Church, 7 Aquinas St., Binghamton
Madrigal Choir of Binghamton presents “Our Broadway Heritage”
Sunday, March 30, 4pm at St. Thomas Aquinas Church, 7 Aquinas St., Binghamton
Our Broadway Heritage is an enchanting afternoon of music celebrating the rich history and vibrant culture of Broadway. Join us as we journey through time, revisiting beloved classics and discovering hidden gems from the world of musical theater. Whether you’re a lifelong fan or new to the magic of Broadway, this performance promises to delight and inspire audiences of all ages. Don’t miss this opportunity to experience the timeless allure of Broadway, right here in Binghamton!
Tickets available at the door — Adults $20.00; Students 17 and younger Free
The American Guild of Organists Binghamton Chapter presents Jean Herman Henssler
Sunday, April 6, 4pm at Trinity Memorial Episcopal Church, 44 Main St., Binghamton
The American Guild of Organists Binghamton Chapter presents Jean Herman Henssler
Sunday, April 6, 4pm at Trinity Memorial Episcopal Church, 44 Main St., Binghamton
A light-hearted multi-media presentation/recital documenting Jean Henssler’s recent 3-month return to college life at Oberlin College Conservatory of Music, Oberlin, Ohio. Free and open to the public; donations gratefully accepted.
Tri-Cities Opera presents “Rigoletto”
Sunday, April 27, 3pm at The Forum Theatre, 236 Washington St.
Tri-Cities Opera presents “Rigoletto”
Sunday, April 27, 3pm at The Forum Theatre, 236 Washington St.
In the twisted world of Rigoletto, love, lust, and revenge dance a scandalous waltz. Meet Rigoletto, a jester with a mean streak. His boss? A womanizing Duke who collects hearts like baseball cards. But when Rigoletto’s own daughter gets caught in the Duke’s web, it’s game on. Cue the curses, deceit, a sprinkle of murder, and of course some of the most famous music ever written. Verdi’s classic tale of honor and revenge, fathers and daughters, is never out of the repertory for long. An instant success from the night of its premiere, it has been moving audiences around the world for generations. Armed with a gripping story, a shocking twist, a blockbuster, reputation-making score, and a fabulous grand opera production style, Rigoletto is an indestructible, eternal testament to the sacrifices we make for our jobs, our families, and our honor.
Performed in Italian with English supertitles.
Tickets: Call 607-772-0400 (Box Office) or buy online at tricitiesopera.com
Presbyterian Association of Musicians 2025 Worship & Music Conference
Presbyterian Association of Musicians 2025 Worship & Music Conference
June 15–20 or June 22–27 at Montreat Conference Center
June 15–20 or June 22–27 at Montreat Conference Center
Make a Joyful Noise: The Presbyterian Association of Musicians Worship & Music Conference, hosted in partnership with Montreat Conference Center, invites musicians of all ages to engage in a supportive community built on a shared love of the arts. Over the course of a week-long conference, you will be given the opportunity to grow your skills, network with other musicians, make new friends, and find time to simply relax. Whether you are a church professional, a choir member, or just a music lover, there are a myriad of ways that you can engage with this conference!
This is a great opportunity for any church musicians of many ages to go and learn with others. Whether you’re a director or a choir or bell choir member, this has always been a highly regarded event. And the Presbytery of Susquehanna Valley’s Faith Formation Scholarship can help adult musicians attend. susvalpresby.org/cclef-scholarship
This conference is also open to youth musicians (accompanied by an adult), and is eligible for the Presbytery’s Campership program. susvalpresby.org/Camperships
Additional scholarship opportunities are also available from the Presbyterian Association of Musicians. The conference also has kid’s club activities and child care available.
Register by April 30 to avoid late fees. With PSV funding, your registration cost would be $97.50 for adults or $87.50 for children & youth. (Housing & meals are not included.)
Learn more and register at presbymusic.org/conference.
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