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Spotlight on Fine Arts@FPC By Donald Duncan While you’ve not heard much about it recently, Fine Arts@FPC is still rolling along. Plans are underway for another exciting season of fine music making and fellowship. Last season the series hosted 27 different concerts in the sanctuary, with a total attendance of approximately 7,100 persons. This year the plans will include a slightly smaller number of concerts that will hopefully impact as many, or more, attendees. Over the last few years, I’ve worked to hone in on the types and styles of concerts that appeal to the broadest audience base. I’m hopeful that this season will further that goal of reaching people in our community who would not otherwise know about FPC or come through our doors. The 2015/2016 season will include a fall choral concert with chamber orchestra featuring the music of Bach,
Brahms, and Beethoven, the ever-popular Christmas Spectacular, a Jazz Brunch, a special performance by the Boston Brass, the Emerald Piano Trio and much more! The brochure is in production, and plans are underway for the Fine Arts Garden Party. Be sure to find us, like us, and share us on Facebook (facebook.com/fineartsfpc) and check the church website for more updates on the Fine Arts page. Children and the Power of Music For centuries the beautiful voices of children have adorned the worship of Almighty God. This venerable tradition continues at First Presbyterian Church. Our goal and aim of children’s choirs in worship is to assist our youngest Christians in their faith formation, musical education, and to give them a positive, fun way to participate and help lead worship. Children’s Continued on page 2.
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Join a choir or attend a concert. Learn what’s happening in Music Ministry at FPC Tyler.
Breakfast with your church community in a festive setting to kick off the new program year.
A conference for students set in the Piney Woods of East Texas at Camp Gilmont. For students grades 6-12.
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