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A CELEBRATION OF
WORDS
AND
MUSIC





ST. FRANCIS EPISCOPAL CHURCH

SUNDAY, FEBRUARY 2, 1997
4:00 P.M.


The four Fairfield County poets who have graciously joined us today, were asked to submit works dealing with "personal epiphanies," from which several poems were chosen for this program. Music was then selected, based on a theme, title or perception gleaned from the reading of the poetry.

Much gratitude is also given to the seven Connecticut soloists and the St. Francis' Church choir, performing under the direction of Dr. Kristin Sponheim who is accompanist on piano and organ for today's program.

It is our hope that this gathering to celebrate Words & Music will become an epiphany for each of you.
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Bound copies of the poems submitted for today's program, from which the final selections were made, are available for sale during the reception immediately following the concert. These have been donated by The Fairfield Review, Inc., an on-line literary magazine.
Program

Introduction by Gordon Edwards
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The Creation by Fran Levin
Neighbor by Janet Granger
"Simple Gifts" sung by David Nourse
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We Are Singing a Song by Jeanne Fuller
Peel Me a Star by Fran Levin
Spirit by Janet Granger
"Evening Prayer" by Humperdinck
sung by Lori Blythe, Amy Hynes and Brenda Lydecker
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Going Home by Janet Granger
"Going Home" by Dvorak
sung by Michael Hull
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Ode to Longing by Fran Levin
"Balm in Gilead"
sung by Amy Hynes, Brenda Lydecker, Russ Davis
and the St. Francis' Choir
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Safe Port by Janet Granger
"Little Gray House" by Weill
sung by Ed Morgan
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Michelle by Gordon Edwards
Secret of Life by Janet Granger
"Jenny Rebecca" by Hall
sung by Lori Blythe
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Roots Below by Gordon Edwards
"Amazing Grace"
sung by Michael Hull and Ed Morgan

congregation to join in singing verse four...

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Connected by Jeanne Fuller
Pieces by Janet Granger
At Grace Cathedral by Gordon Edwards
"Somewhere" by Bernstein & Sondheim
sung by Michael Hull, Ed Morgan,
Lori Blythe, and Brenda Lydecker

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The Poets
(in order of appearance)
Gordon Edwards
Fran Levin
Janet Granger
Jeanne Fuller

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    Words & Music is our gift to the community. May we suggest an offering of five dollars per person to help defray costs. An envelope has been placed inside your program for your convenience. Thank you.
    USHERS
    Van Nourse and Gerrit Lydecker

    RECORDINGS
    Wendell Lavender

    RECEPTION COORDINATOR
    Linda Shaffer

    PUBLICITY
    Melissa Gruver

    POETRY & MUSICAL SELECTIONS
    Margery Irish

    LIAISON WITH POETS
    Ed Happ

    MUSICAL DIRECTION
    Kristin Sponheim

    WORDS AND MUSIC COORDINATOR
    Margery Irish

    KINDLY JOIN THE ARTISTS FOR A RECEPTION IN
    THE MEETING ROOM FOLLOWING THE PROGRAM.

ST. FRANCIS EPISCOPAL CHURCH
Rector: The Reverend Richard E. Mayberry
Associate Rector: The Reverend Molly McGreevy
Music Director: Dr. Kristin Sponheim





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