William Penn’s “Holy Experiment” (reading)
The 18th Century
“This art of high degree” (reading)
Ephrata
“Die Welt is mir ein bittrer Tod” (The world to me is bitter death) - Conrad Beisel of the Ephrata Cloister
The 19th Century
“A most musical people” (reading)
Bethlehem
“Blessed are they” - Johann Friedrich Peter
“The Father of American Music” (reading)
Lawrenceville
“Hard Times Come Again No More” - Stephen Foster, arr. Shawn Kirchner
The 20th Century and beyond
“I write what I feel…” (reading)
West Chester
“To Be Sung on the Water” - Samuel Barber
“Sure on this Shining Night” - Samuel Barber
"Learn the craft of culture…” (reading)
Waymart
“Let all Mortal Flesh Keep Silence” - Benedict Sheehan
“When history touches the present…” (reading)
Philadelphia
“Truth” - Rollo Dilworth
“United in Purpose” - Rollo Dilworth
Intermission
“Do not go gentle into that good night…” (reading)
Pittsburgh
An American Requiem - Chris Massa (ASCAP)
1. For all flesh is as grass
2. Blessed are they that mourn
3. Do not go gentle into that good night
4. Come lovely and soothing death
5. Death be not proud
6. The Lord is my shepherd
7. Oh! ‘Tis glorious
End
The Board and the singers of CCS are remembering Bob Riggs (1928-2023), longtime dedicated tenor and dear friend
Our 2022-2023 season - and our future - are made possible in part by the generous contributions of:
Conductor’s Circle: $2,500 and above
Estate of Brian Paul
Distinguished Benefactor: $1,000 - $2,499
Glen Howell
Karen and Peter Marmaras
Cynthia Weber
Benefactor: $500 - $999
Barry Miles
Patron: $250 - $499
Supporter: $100 - $249
Lauren Firth
William Fretz
Friend: Up to $99
Elaine Buralli
~~~
We extend heartfelt gratitude to:
David Macbeth
Cristina Dinella Makowicz
First Presbyterian Church of Bethlehem
Livestream team of FPCB
Our Volunteers
CCS members who have gone above and beyond:
CCS's Giving Board
CCS Section Leaders
Janellea Macbeth
Wayne Mery
John Sise
Our singers, audiences, and donors for your continued support, which allows us to build community through song and story with every concert
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