Music: Sun Nov 23

Edvard Grieg (1843-1907)

Gems of musical Americana, prefaced by a tender expression of gratitude by Unitarian composer Edvard Grieg, highlight our special Thanksgiving service at CUC this Sunday. CUC’s Choir will be on hand as well for this festive occasion.

Piano Music
Adam Kent

Prelude:
Thanks, Op. 62, No. 2
Edvard Grieg

Sentimental Melody
Aaron Copland

The Young Pioneers
Santa Anna’s Retreat from Buena Vista
Stephen Foster

Variations on “Yankee Doodle”
Anon. American Colonial

Offertory:
A.D. 1620, Op. 55, No. 3
Edward MacDowell

Choral Music
CUC Choir
Directed by Lisa N. Meyer and accompanied by Georgianna Pappas
Mary Lane Cobb and Ted Kuczinski, soloists

Choral Anthem I:
Shenandoah
American Folk Song, arr. by Brad Printz

Choral Anthem II:
Homeward Bound
Marta Keen, arr. by Greg Gilpin