Great Sacred Music: The Stars and Stripes Forever – Celebrating American Independence Day

(Thursday 4th July 2024)

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A sequence to speak to heart, head and soul, exploring through songs and readings the great classical music of our religious heritage.

Including works by Ned Rorem, Elaine Hagenberg and Stephen Paulus.

Learning to dream again – Trad./Wells
Hymn: Come, thou fount of every blessing
Just as I am – Benjamin Hutto
Sing my soul – Ned Rorem
The road home – Stephen Paulus
Alleluia – Elaine Hagenberg
Hymn: Blessed assurance
Medley from ‘West Side Story’ – Leonard Bernstein

Led by Revd Dr Sam Wells
Performed by St Martin’s Voices
Directed by Andrew Earis

With thanks to the donors of the Spirit of St Martin’s Campaign for supporting this season of Great Sacred Music.

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