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TO: |
WPC 150th Anniversary Committee and Archivists |
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FROM: |
John McClive |
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SUBJECT: |
Music for Stained Glass WindowsSuggestions that enhance interpretation of the themes depicted in the medallions |
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DATE: |
June 16, 2002 |
The compositions listed in the following table will be recorded by the Westminster Choir, and then used as background music. It will be incorporated into a digital video presentation. Sound level of the music will be modulated to support voice narration. The listener views all the window medallions while the voice narrative explains the theme, Biblical content, and general information about donors, historical facts, etc.
To get started and generate interest, we can use the digital photos I took of each window and their medallions last fall. This could produce a PowerPoint presentation that can be put on a CD to be played on the owner’s PC. Then we could find a member with a Digital Camcorder and editing skills so we use panning/zooming for a dynamic viewing with motion, like a TV show that can be viewed either on a PC or in a home DVD player.
Eventually, if there is sufficient financial support for this program, we will want to incorporate professionals but we can get a good idea of what we want to say and how to view windows first, avoiding high creative fees later.
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Location |
Description |
Composer(s) |
Selection(s) |
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Introduction |
Beethoven |
Joyful, Joyful, we Adore Thee.. |
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Delaware Entrance |
Center-“Christ’s Invitation” Right –“Gifts of the Spirit” Left- “Acts of Mercy” |
J. S. Bach |
Sheep Shall Safely Graze |
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Praise Window – 3 levels |
Selections by: J. S. Bach, Palestrina, Martin Luther, Dr. Albert Schweitzer, Ralph Vaughn Williams, Negro Spirituals (Roland Hayes, Marian Anderson), Duke Ellington, Dr. Clarence Dickinson |
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Sanctuary North Side |
Creation |
Haydn |
Selection from The Creation |
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Richard Strauss |
Also Sprach Zarathrustra |
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Commandments |
Bruckner |
Te Deum |
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Prophets |
Verdi |
Nabucco -Chorus of Hebrew Slaves |
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David McK. Williams |
In the Year King Uzziah Died |
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Psalms |
Brahms |
German Requiem-How Amiable are thy… |
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Bruckner |
Psalm 150 |
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Hymnal |
Various Psalms in the Window |
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Prophecies |
Handel –“Messiah” |
Comfort Ye My People… |
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For Unto us a Child is Born… |
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Sanctuary South Side |
Nativity |
Carols and music from Westminster Christmas Eve service |
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Miracles |
Selections from “Jesus Christ Superstar” |
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Parables |
Selections from “Godspell” |
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Beatitudes |
Brahms -German Requiem |
Blessed are they that mourn... |
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For all flesh is grass… |
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Alice Jordan |
The Beatitudes |
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Crowning Events |
Hymnal |
Palm Sunday, Good Friday & Easter |
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Hallelujah Chorus |
For the top medallion- Ascension |
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Chapel |
Christ the Teacher |
J. S. Bach |
Jesu, Joy of Man’s Desiring |
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Builders of Church |
Martin Luther |
A Mighty Fortress is Our God |
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Women of Church |
Jean Sibelius |
Be Still My Soul |
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