Category Archives: Music Ministry

Children’s Benefit Concert a Great Success

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Members and friends of the congregation gathered for the 9th (mostly) annual Children”s Benefit Concert on Saturday afternoon, March 7

In keeping with tradition, the concert began with “Hittite Hints,” an original poem by Pr. Fritz Fritschel, read by Peggy Brandt because Pr. Fritz was out of town. Following the poem, more than a dozen children presented their musical talent. They performed on the trumpet, guitar, piano, violin, drum, and organ; one sang a solo, and all the children joined together to sing the finale.

The first Children”s Benefit Concert took place during Lent 2006, and except for last year, has taken place every Lent. Each year the children challenge members of the congregation to pledge $1 a day for the 40 days of Lent to be used to help families in need around the world. At the early years, donations were made through Heifer International, but in 2013 and again this year, donation will go the ELCA”s Good Gifts program.

Pastor Jeff welcomed the audience to the 9th Children’s Benefit ConcertPeggy Brant read “Hittite Hints,” a new poem by Pr. Fritz Fritschel written for the event.A boy played Jeremiah Clarke’s “Trumpet Voluntary.”A boy played a guitar arrangement of Beethoven’s “Ode to Joy.”A girl played “Go Tell Aunt Rhody” on the violin.A girl played “What Can I Share” by Palmer, Manus, and Lethco on the piano.A boy played “Hip Little Sixteen” by Murray Hollif on the snare drum.A boy played Beethoven’ “Für Elise” on the piano.A boy played “Toccotina” by David Schaap on the organ.A girl played “Vivace” by Ferdinando Carulli and “Minuet in G minor” by J.S. Bach on the piano.A girl sand “New York, New York” by Kander and Ebb.A boy played “Sicilienne and Rigaudon” by Fritz Kreisler on the violin.A girl played “Morning Vista” by Melody Bober on the piano.A boy played the second movement of Diitri Shostokovich’s “Sonata in D minor” on the cello.A boy played “Toccata” form Suite Gothique on the organ.The concert ended with the F.R.O.G.S. Choir singing “Elijah Rock!”

Interim Music Leadership Installed

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Today, LCH installed the first member of the interim leadership for its music program during morning worship. Jeremy Wong was installed as interim director of the LCH Choir during the traditional choral eucharist at 10:30 am. Michael Bartels will be installed as interim director of the Eight O’Clock Ensemble during the contemporary worship service next Sunday.

Neither Jeremy not Michael is new to the LCH ‘ohana. Michael has been playing piano and filling in for Miguel Felipe from time to time for the contemporary worship service, and Jeremy has been singing in the LCH Choir.

You can learn more about Michael and Jeremy on the Leadership page

At right, Pastor Jeff installs Jeremy Wong as interim director of the LCH Choir.

Advent Procession · November 30 · 7:00 pm

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Advent Procession at Lutheran Church of Honolulu, Nov. 30 at 7:00 pm

What’s Happening…

Since 1975, the Lutheran Church of Honolulu’s Advent Procession has been a Hawai‘i tradition. This perennial favorite ushers in the Advent season with a service that melds music and word. To celebrate the 40th annual Procession, we offer The O Antiphons (2014) by Zachary Wadsworth, one of the leading composers of his generation. This remarkable new setting—the second initiative of LCH’s The Cantata Project—illuminates the ancient words of the O Antiphons anew. The service also features Arvo Pärt’s Magnificat, or Song of Mary, a modern masterpiece from 1989. Finally, this evening marks the end of Dr. Miguel Felipe’s tenure as director of music & liturgy. Join us as we begin a new liturgical year, carry on a beloved Hawai‘i tradition, and bid aloha to Miguel—a reception will follow.

The Musicians…

The LCH Choir and Mark Wong, organist
Miguel Ángel Felipe, conductor

How Much…

Free—a freewill offering will be taken

Cantata Project logoFor More Information…

Visit www.lchwelcome.org or call 808-941-2566
Driving Directions / Bus Information

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Andrew Shenton, Organist · February 15 & 16

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Photo of Benjamin Britten from 1949Andrew Shenton, Organist
The Abendmusiken Series is delighted to host organist and scholar Dr. Andrew Shenton as our 2014 guest recitalist. Shenton trained at The Royal College of Music in London, Yale, and Harvard, and brings a wealth of experience as performer that spans continents and centuries.

For his Hawai‘i debut, the British-born Shenton offers a pair of distinct programs that join the Lutheran Church of Honolulu’s centennial celebration of Benjamin Britten. In addition to works by Britten, audiences will enjoy a musical journey exploring works by those who influenced or were peers of Britten. Other composers include Frank Bridge, Mathias, Pärt, Rutter, Stanford, Tippett, Victoria, and… J. S. Bach!

Don’t miss this unique, centennial concert pairing featuring our historic Beckerath organ and special appearances by the LCH Choir.

 
Dates, Times, & Location
Saturday, February 15, 7:30 pm (music listing)
Sunday, February 16, 4:00 pm (music listing)
at the Lutheran Church of Honolulu

 
Ticket Prices (One Concert/Two Concerts)
General Admission: $25/$40; Students with valid id: $10/$15
 

Driving Directions / Bus Information
For more information, call 808-941-2566

Bach for the Presentation of Our Lord

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Bass Jeremy Wong singes from J. S. Bach’s Cantata 82, Ich habe genung, during worship on February 2, the Presentation of Our LordBass Jeremy Wong sings from J. S. Bach’s Cantata 82, Ich habe genung, during worship on February 2, the Presentation of Our Lord

February 2 is the Presentation of Our Lord, an important day in the church year that doesn’t get much attention since it rarely lands on Sunday. It does this year, so Music Director Miguel Felipe decided to seize the opportunity and include a Bach cantata for solo bass in this morning’s 10:30 am worship service. Cantata 82, Ich have genus (I have enough) was sung by bass Jeremy Wong, accompanied by members of the Bach Chamber Orchestra.

The Presentation of Our Lord (also known as Candlemas or the Feast of the Purification) commemorates the day when Mary and Joseph brought the baby Jesus to the temple, as required in the Jewish law. There they met Simeon, an old man who had been told he would not die until he had seen the messiah. Simeon recognizes Jesus and says that he is ready to depart (die) because he has seen the messiah, the light of the world. This story, recorded in Luke, is the source of the text Nunc dimities (Now let your servant depart in peace), which is sung each day at Compline.

In Bach’s day, Candlemas was an important feast, and he wrote five different cantatas for the celebration. Cantata 82 was one of his favorites, and we were happy to hear the beautiful performance as part of worship.

The Stark Duo—January 26 • 4:00 PM

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Known to audiences around O‘ahu, The Stark Duo represents the finest in artistry, virtuosity, and creativity. The Lutheran Church of Honolulu’s Abendmusiken Series is pleased to feature them in this exclusive recital opportunity as our first concert event of 2014.

Darel Stark, violin and viola, and Georgine Stark, soprano, are joined by pianist Sachi P. Hirakouji in a diverse program that showcases the musicians’ broad talents—and will delight audiences. Familiar works include Bach’s Sonata No. 3 in C Major, bwv 1005, for unaccompanied violin and folk song settings by Benjamin Britten in onor of his centennial. The audience will also be treated to lesser known works by John A. Carollo, David Diamond, György Kurtág, Camille Saint-Saëns, and Henri Vieuxtemps.

Don’t miss this special opportunity to hear some of Hawai‘i’s finest musicians in the intimate acoustic of the Lutheran Church of Honolulu.
Ticket Prices
General Admission: $25;Premium Seating:
$35 Students with valid id: $10

Information & Tickets
Call 808-941-2566