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Music Staff

Our music staff is:

Terry Price
Director of Music
214-368-6348, ext. 142
tprice@phpc.org

Judy Melson
Associate Director of Music
214-368-6348, ext. 168
jmelson@phpc.org

Annette Albrecht
Organist/Associate Director of Music
214-368-6348, ext. 144
aalbrecht@phpc.org

Sunday, March 11 at 7 p.m.
Preston Hollow Presbyterian Church ~ No Charge for Admission
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The Preston Hollow Presbyterian Sanctuary Choir will present a delightful evening of music on Sunday, March 11, at 7 p.m. in the Sanctuary.  Featured in the program will be the Sanctuary Choir,  trumpeter Ryan Anthony, soprano Sarah Griffiths, and organist Annette Albrecht. The free concert will be a wonderful display of beautiful music representing several great composers.

The Sanctuary Choir will sing Felix Mendelssohn’s “Hear My Prayer,” which includes the beloved “O For the Wings of a Dove.” Soprano Sarah Griffiths will be the featured soloist on the Mendelssohn work. Sarah, a member of the Sanctuary Choir, sings professionally in the Orpheus Chamber Singers and the Armonia Celeste early music ensemble.  She recently completed a recording with Armonia Celeste for the Naxos label. The Choir will also sing the exquisite yet rarely performed work by Franz Liszt, “Missa Choralis.” This work makes use of lush harmonizations to express a wide range of emotions.  The choral presentation will conclude with C.H.H. Parry’s stirring, “I Was Glad.” 

 
Ryan Anthony


To round out the program, virtuoso trumpeter Ryan Anthony will join organist Annette Albrecht in playing several works for trumpet and organ. Mr. Anthony is known as one of the country’s finest trumpeters, and he is equally at home as soloist, as a chamber musician and as an orchestral player.  He has been a featured soloist across the US and abroad. He was a member of the internationally renowned Canadian Brass before joining the Dallas Symphony as Principal Trumpet. Preston Hollow is honored to have Mr. Anthony with us for this special concert.


PHPC Music Ministry


The Music Ministry of Preston Hollow Presbyterian Church is a vital and active music program that involves vocal ensembles, handbell choirs, and instruments. We hope that God will be glorified and that both performers and hearers will be moved to a closer relationship with God.


Sanctuary Choir

The Sanctuary Choir, a group of dedicated singers, leads both the 9:30 and 11:00 worship services each Sunday. They sing a variety of styles of traditional church music in worship and also have several special concerts throughout the year.

The Sanctuary Choir commissioned several anthems and major works to be written. This process allowed our choir to sing the premiere performances of music by such composers as Bob Chilcott, Hal Hopson, Paul Leddington Wright, Ray Andrews, and Anthony Di Lorenzo.

Our choir has even toured both nationally and internationally with performances for the International Church Music Festival in Rome, the Cambridge (England) Summer Music Festival, the Texas Choral Directors Association, and the Presbyterian Association of Musicians national conference.  


Children's Choirs

We organize our children's choirs to include children from ages four through sixth grade.The goal of the choirs is to provide religious, educational, and recreational opportunities for children to developing an understanding of worship, to encourage a sense of personal responibility and cooperation, and to present music to the glory of God.

For more information, contact Judy Melson at jmelson@phpc.org. You can register online at www.phpc.org/childregistrations.

Kinder Choir
For children aged 4 (by September 1) through kindergarten
Rehearsals Sunday mornings from 8:45 - 9:30 in room S220

Alleluia Singers
For children in first and second grades
Rehearsals Sunday mornings from 8:45 - 9:30 in room S219

Jubilate Singers
For children in third through sixth grades
Rehearsals Sunday mornings from 8:45 - 9:30 in room S218


Westminster Singers

This choir is for youth in grades 7 through 12 who have a high level of commitment to God and to the church. They sing during worship services on a regular basis and also lead special services on Christmas Eve, Maundy Thursday, and Easter.

Rehearsals are Sunday mornings from 10:40 - 11:10 in the Youth House.

For more information, contact Terry Price at tprice@phpc.org.  


Handbell Choirs

Our handbell choirs provide music for both worship services and special programs in the church and community.

Our Jubilate Ringers are children in third to sixth grade. They rehearse Sunday mornings from 10:30 - 10:55 in room S218.

The Sanctuary Ringers handbell choir is open to adults and college-aged people who can read music and have a good sense of rhythm. They rehearse Wednesday evenings from 5:30 - 7 in room S218. Child care is available.

For more information, contact Judy Melson at jmelson@phpc.org.