CHOIR ANTHEMS and Special Music
Sunday, June 13, 2021
Sunday, June 6, 2021
Young Love In Spring - A Recital - May 21, 2021
May 9, 2021
January 2018 Chancel Choir anthem, “Down to the River to Pray” accompanied by images from a trip taken in April 2018 to the Holy Land, compiled for “Baptism of the Lord” Sunday, January 10, 2021
Improvisation on the closing hymn, “I Want Jesus To Walk With Me,” performed by Music Director Timothy Heavner at CPCBA worship on Sunday, March 29, 2020
CPCBA Chancel Choir sings "Turn on the Light," words by Michael Barrett, music by Patti Drennan. Larry Jones, soloist. Accompanied and conducted by Music Director Timothy Heavner.
Turn on the light, keep your lamps trimmed and burning. Let the glory of the Lord come shining through.
CPCBA Chancel Choir sings "Let Your Light Shine" by Craig Courtney, conducted and accompanied by Music Director Timothy Heavner.
You are the light of the world. Let your light shine before all people; let your light shine in all the earth that they might see your good works and glorify your Father in heaven.
CPCBA chancel choir sings the anthem "Sing of the Lord's Goodness," words and music by Ernest Sands, arranged by John Carter. The choir is accompanied by the four-handed pianist duo Ray Winter and Tim Heavner, and conducted by Music Director Tim Heavner.
Sing of the Lord's goodness, Father of all wisdom, come to Him and bless His name.
Mercy He has shown us, His love is forever, faithful to the end of days. Come, then, all you nations, sing of your Lord's goodness, melodies of praise and thanks to God.
Ring out the Lord's glory, praise Him with your music, worship Him and bless His name.
Power He has wielded, honor is Hid garment, risen from the snares of death.
His word He has spoken, one bread He has broken, new life he now gives to all.
Courage in our darkness, comfort in our sorrow, Spirit of our God most high;
solace for the weary, pardon for the sinner, splendor of the living God.
Praise Him with your singing, praise Him with the trumpet, praise God with the lute and harp; praise Him with the cymbals, praise Him with your dancing, praise God 'til the end of days
CPCBA Chancel Choir sings "To Love Our God," words by John Parker, music by Mark Hayes. Conducted and accompanied by Music Director Timothy Heavner.
Where does the wind come from? Where does it go? Blowing north then south, how does it know? The rain flows gently to the sea, yet the sea is never full.
CPCBA Chancel Choir sings "I Am Love" by Joseph M. Martin. Conducted and accompanied by Music Director Timothy Heavner.
I am the wind, the breath of song. I am the truth that rights the wrong. I am the hope that brings the dawn. I am love. I am the sun that wakes the morn.
Christmas Eve 2018 Music
Musicians: Eric Brockschmidt, guitar … Ben Heavner, cello … Lily Jensen, violin & viola … Marissa Knaub-Avon, harp … Sarah Miller, violin … Tim Heavner, organ and piano
Prelude to the Christmas Eve Candlelight, Music, and Communion Service at the Community Presbyterian Church of Ben Avon Chorale Prelude on W ŻŁOBIE LEŻY and STILLE NACHT ~ Paul Rutz
Pifa from Messiah ~ George Frideric Handel
Joy to the World ~ arr. Eric Brockschmidt
Away in a Manger ~ arr. Patricia Cota
What Child Is This ~ arr. Susann McDonald
A la Nanita Nana ~ arr. Conrad Susa & Tim Heavner
Angels We Have Heard on High
Mary, Did You Know? arr. Dan Coates
O Little Town of Bethlehem
Interlude from A Ceremony of Carols, Benjamin Britten
CPCBA Chancel Choir sings "A la Nanita Nana," arranged by Conrad Susa and Tim Heavner, as a prelude to the Christmas Eve Candlelight, Music, and Communion Service at the Community Presbyterian Church of Ben Avon
CPCBA Chancel Choir sings with the congregation "Sing Joy!" arranged by Mark Hayes & Tim Heavner
CPCBA Choir sings "Alegria," a traditional Puerto Rican carol, arranged by Conrad Susa and Timothy Heavner. Conducted by Music Director Timothy Heavner.
CPCBA Chancel Choir sings "Precious Lord, Take My Hand," words and music by Thomas A. Dorsey, arr. by Jack Schrader
Precious Lord, take my hand, lead me on, help me stand, I am tired, I am weak, I am worn; through the storm, through the night, lead me on to the light.
CPCBA Chancel Choir sings "Come, All Saints, Rejoice, Rejoice," by Robert Leaf, lyrics by Linda Johnson, and conducted and accompanied by Music Director Timothy Heavner.
Come, all saints, come, and make a joyful noise. Oh, come, all saints, rejoice, rejoice, and sing! Oh, come, as one triumphant voice.
CPCBA Chancel Choir sings "Take My Life," arranged by Craig Courtney. Directed and accompanied by Music Director Timothy Heavner.
Take my life, and let it be consecrated, Lord, to Thee; Take my hands, and let them move at the impulse of Thy love. Take my feet, and let them be swift and beautiful for Thee; Take my voice and let me sing always, only, for my King. Take my silver and my gold, not a mite would I withhold; Take my moments and my days, let them flow in ceaseless praise. Take my will and make it Thine; It shall be no longer mine; Take my heart, it is Thine own; It shall be Thy royal Throne. [Frances R. Havergal, 1874]
CPCBA Chancel Choir sings "Bless the Lord, O My Soul" in its Russian form ("Благослови душе моя Господа"), from the Liturgy of St. John Chrysostom, Op. 37 by Mikhail Ippolitov-Ivanov. Conducted by Music Director Timothy Heavner.
English translation: "Bless the LORD, O my soul: blessed art thou, LORD. Bless the LORD, O my soul: and all that is within me, bless his holy name. Bless the LORD, O my soul, and forget not all his benefits, who forgiveth all thine iniquities; who healeth all thy diseases; who redeemeth thy life from destruction; who crowneth thee with lovingkindness and tender mercies. Bless the LORD, O my soul: and all that is within me, bless his holy name. Blessed art thou, LORD."
CPCBA Chancel Choir sings "Lord, I Need Thee" by Berta Poorman and Sonja Poorman, accompanied and conducted by Music Director Timothy Heavner
CPCBA Chancel Choir sings "It Is Well With My Soul," arranged by David Schwoebel, conducted and accompanied by Music Director Timothy Heavner.
When peace like a river, attendeth my way,
When sorrows like sea billows roll
Whatever my lot, thou hast taught me to say
It is well, it is well, with my soul
It is well
With my soul
It is well, it is well with my soul
Though Satan should buffet, though trials should come,
Let this blest assurance control,
That Christ has regarded my helpless estate,
And hath shed His own blood for my soul
It is well (it is well)
With my soul (with my soul)
It is well, it is well with my soul
My sin, oh, the bliss of this glorious thought
My sin, not in part but the whole,
Is nailed to the cross, and I bear it no more,
Praise the Lord, praise the Lord, o my soul
It is well (it is well)
With my soul (with my soul)
It is well, it is well with my soul
It is well (it is well)
With my soul (with my soul)
It is well, it is well with my soul
CPCBA Chancel Choir sings "Sometimes I Feel Like a Motherless Child," arranged by Jay Althouse. Solo by Annie, directed and accompanied by Music Director Timothy Heavner.
Sometimes I feel like a motherless child
Sometimes I feel like a motherless child
Sometimes I feel like a motherless child
A long way from home, a long way from home
Sometimes I feel like I'm almost done
Sometimes I feel like I'm almost done
Sometimes I feel like I'm almost done
And a long, long way from home, a long way from home
True believer
True believer
A long, long way from home
A long, long way from home
CPCBA chancel choir sings "Be Still, and Know That I Am God," by Gene Grier and David Lanz III, accompanied and conducted by Music Director Timothy Heavner.
Be still, and know that I am God
The God of strength, the God of truth
I am your refuge in your time of fear
And you will know that I am near
Be still, and know that I am God
The God who gave My only Son to you
You will find hope in His great sacrifice
Your faith leads to eternal life
Though waters may roar and mountains may shake
And danger fills your heart with deep despair
With faith and hope and love, you’ll find Me through your prayers
And know that I am near
Be still, and know that I am God
In times of pain, in times of war
In Me find solitude and perfect peace
With faith My wonders never cease
Be still, and know that I am God
The God of strength, the God of truth
With love I speak the perfect words to hear
So you will know that I am near
Trust in Me for I am here
Be still, and know that I am God
Be still, be still, be still
CPCBA chancel choir sings "In Christ, There Is No East or West," arr. by Dale Wood, and directed and accompanied by Music Director Timothy Heavner.
In Christ there is no east or west,
in him no south or north,
but one great fellowship of love
throughout the whole wide earth.
In Christ shall true hearts everywhere
their high communion find;
his service is the golden cord
close-binding humankind.
Join hands, disciples of the faith,
whate'er your race may be.
All children of the living God
are surely kin to me.
In Christ now meet both east and west;
in him meet south and north.
All Christly souls are one in him
throughout the whole wide earth.
Songs Without Words in G Minor, Opus 19 No. 6 by Felix Mendelssohn, performed by Music Director Timothy Heavner
John Buchanan introduces and sings the hymn, "Here I Am, Lord," accompanied by Music Director Timothy Heavner
CPCBA Chancel Choir sings "How Can I Keep from Singing," arranged by Rollo Dilworth and directed and accompanied by Music Director Timothy Heavner at the Memorial Service for David Williams, June 16, 2018
CPCBA Chancel Choir sings "Ain't No Rock Gonna Shout for Me" arranged by Lloyd Larson, directed and accompanied by Music Director Tim Heavner.
CPCBA Chancel Choir sings "And No Bird Sang," by Douglas E. Wagner. Directed and accompanied by Music Director Tim Heavner.
Chancel Choir member Ross Dillon sings "They Crucified My Lord," an African American Spiritual, accompanied by CPCBA Music Director Tim Heavner.
CPCBA Chancel Choir sings "Many Waters Cannot Quench Love" by Daniel Pinkham from his Wedding Cantata, directed and accompanied by Barbara McKelway
CPCBA Chancel Choir sings "If Ye Love Me" by Thomas Tallis, directed by guest organist Barbara McKelway.
"If ye love me, keep my commandments, and I will pray the Father and He shall give you another comforter, that He may 'bide with you forever, even the spirit of truth." John 14:15-17
(Yay! John is back, in full voice and spry step! We missed you!)
Chancel Choir sings "Grant Us Thy Peace" by Felix Mendelssohn, arranged by Walter Ehret.
"Grant us Thy peace, Almighty Lord, Thou source of ev'ry blessing!
Feeble and frail, trust we Thy word, All things in Thee possessing.
In Thee is our hope and safety."
(Welcome back, Ross! The bass section wan't the same without you!)
CPCBA Chancel Choir, accompanied by Music Director Tim Heavner, sings "Nia (Purpose)" composed by Glenn Edward Burleigh from his Nguzo Saba Suite
CPCBA Chancel Choir sings "Dry Bones," a traditional African-American Spiritual, arranged by Mark Hayes
(Welcome to the soprano section Mary Jo! It's great to have you -- and your voice -- with us!)
Director of Music Tim Heavner plays offertory music, "Improvisations on HOUSTON."
Worship prelude "Meditation on 'How Good Lord to Be Here'"performed by Director of Music Tim Heavner. Music by J. S. Bach, setting by Donald Rottermund
For "Music and a Meal" Sunday, Music Director Tim Heavner introduces and plays on piano Claude Debussy's Preludes Book I No. 10, La Cathedrale ongloutie / The Submerged Cathedral
Chancel choir anthem, Ave Verum Corpus, by Wolfgang Amadeus Mozart (K. 618), composed in 1791 at age 35. For more information on this piece, see https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Ave_verum_corpus_(Mozart)
CPCBA Chancel Choir anthem, Hymn of Prayer, words by John Greenleaf Whittier, music by C. H. H. Parry, arranged by S. Livingston Jr.
Christmas Eve 2017 - Bell Choir - Joy to the World
Rise Up Shepherd and Follow