Choir and Music
O sing to the Lord a new song,
O sing to the Lord, all the earth!
~ Psalm 96
Do you love to sing? Do you play an instrument?
Whatever your musical gift or passion,
we would love for you to share it with us!
Music is an integral part of our life together at Second Congregational. Whether you’re making music or experiencing it from the pews, we hope your spirit will sing along with us in prayer and in praise.
The choir is a lively and fun-loving group of people who sing a wide range of repertoire, from Sacred Choral Music to contemporary praise music to spirituals and everything in between. We worship before (and sometimes after) worship each week. Come sing with us regularly, or drop in when you can!
If you have questions, please direct them to our Music Director, Todd Gordon. He can be reached by emailing him at: musicdirector@winchester2cc.org
Musical Offerings by the Choir on Easter Sunday 2016:
In the Garden (arr. N. Cudmore)
Halleluja (A. Maraire, Zimbabwe)
They Rolled the Stone Away (L. James)
Risen Today (W. Cutter)
Hallelujah! Resurrection Day! (L. Shackley)
Just a Closer Walk with Thee (anonymous, tune: Closer Walk)
Alleluia! Alleluia! (D. Peterson)
Musical Offerings by the Choir on Maundy Thursday 2016:
Lead Me to the Cross (Ligertwood, 2004)
A New Commandment (W. Mundy, 1580)
Stabat Mater No. 12 (G. B. Pergolesi, 1736)
Fall, Slow Tears (R. Schram, 2001)
A Service of Lessons and Carols, Christmas Eve 2015:
Dona Nobis Pacem
Jesus, the Light of the World
Jesus, Jesus, Oh What a Wonderful Child
carol: O Come, All Ye Faithful
O, Holy Night (piano solo, arr. J. Hammerly)
carol: Angels We Have Heard on High
Swords Into Plowshares: Isaiah 2:1-5
carol: In the Bleak Midwinter
A Child Has Been Born for Us: Isaiah 9:2-7
anthem: A Strange Way to Save the World (Clark, Harris & Koch)
The Stump of Jesse: Isaiah 11:1-3, 6-9
carol: Lo, How a Rose E’er Blooming
Prepare the Way of the Lord: Isaiah 40:1-5, 9
anthem: Behold Your God (K. W. Louis)
A Righteous Branch: Jeremiah 33:14-16
carol: Now Is the Time Approaching
The Annunciation: Luke 1:26-38
anthem: Mary, Did You Know? (B. Greene)
My Soul Magnifies the Lord: Luke 1:46-55
anthem: Breath of Heaven (A. Grant)
The Christmas Story: Luke 2:1-19
anthem: How Far Is It to Bethlehem? (J. McCullough)
The Visit of the Magi: Matthew 2:1-12
poem: The Kings and the Shepherds (R. Hillyer)
carol: The First Nowell
In the Beginning Was the Word: John 1:1-5
Candlelighting Carol: Silent Night, Holy Night
Musical Offerings by the Choir on Easter 2015:
Hope Crushed to Earth
They Rolled the Stone Away (Layton James)
Risen Today (arr. William Cutter)
I Will Sing of My Redeemer (Donald Hustad)
Musical Offerings by the Choir on Maundy Thursday 2015:
O Jesu, Nomen Dulce
See the Bread, See the Wine (Jay Althouse)
Lamb of God (Twila Paris)
Agnus Dei
Were You There?
Musical Offerings by the Choir on Palm / Passion Sunday 2015:
Ain’t No Rock Gonna Shout for Me (L. Larson)
Draw Nigh to Your Jerusalem (R. J. Powell)
‘Tis Midnight (St. Cross)
Ruler of Life, We Crown You Now (Duncannon)
An Outcast Among Outcasts (Llangloffan)
Fall, Slow Tears (Ruth E. Schram)
Lay Him Down Gently (David Lantz III)
Victimae Paschali Laudes (Wipo of Burgundy)
Musical Offerings by the Choir on Christmas Eve 2014:
Jesus, the Light of the World (arr. G.D. Eldurkin)
A Strange Way to Save the World (D. Clark, D. Koch, M. Harris, arr. D. Galbraith)
Mary, Did You Know? (M. Lowry, B. Greene)
Breath of Heaven (A. Grant, C. Eaton)
How Far Is It To Bethlehem? (arr. J. McCullough)
Christmas Day (G. Holst)
Musical Offerings by the Choir on the Fourth Sunday of Advent 2014:
O Holy Night! Christmas in Word and Song (Russell Mauldin & Sue C. Smith)
