Music
We love music at 2CCW! Our musical styles range from the traditional to the contemporary, and everything in between.
Our worship services begin with a Musical Call to Worship, with the choir singing spirit-filled songs of praise and invitation. A typical worship service usually includes three congregational hymns (from both The Pilgrim Hymnal of 1958 and The New Century Hymnal of 1995), accompanied by piano and at least two choral anthems. Guest instrumentalists frequently join us, and are always welcome.
Under the superb leadership of Music Director Todd Gordon, our choir is an integral part of the worship leadership of the church. To hear the choir sing and to be one of the singers are both intensely spiritual experiences, and all who wish to join the choir are welcome!
Holidays give our music program a chance to really shine, with worship services that are full to the brim with music to complement and enhance the words and silence of worship. We also periodically have special music Sundays, with a wide variety of offerings.
For more information about recent musical endeavors at 2CCW, please see our Choir and Music page.
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)
What will any given Sunday bring? Come and find out!
