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09/27/2023
“Sanctuary” was the offertory anthem at Pender's 9:00 am Traditional Service on September 10, 2023 It was sung by Pender's Sanctuary choir, directed by Jane McKee and accompanied on piano by Heidi Jacobs. https://penderumc.org/pender-blog/hymn-history-sanctuary/
09/23/2023
For over a century, the bells of his church at All Saints in Lower Brixham, Devonshire, have rung out “Abide with Me” daily. The hymn was sung at the wedding of King George VI, at the wedding of his daughter, the future Queen
Abide With Me | Pender Blog | Pender UMC I’m sure that many would think that this is a semi-odd choice for all-time favorite hymn. My dad was a Congregational (now United Church of Christ) minister so I was pretty regular in church attendance in my younger years. Some Sunday...
09/22/2023
☦️ Hymn History: When Jesus the Healer Passed Through Galilee
Hymn History: When Jesus the Healer Passed Through Galilee | Pender Blog | Pender UMC "When Jesus the Healer Passed through Galilee"Peter D. SmithThe United Methodist Hymnal, No. 263 “When Jesus the Healer Passed Through Galilee” was the closing hymn at Pender's 9:00 am Traditional Service on September 10, 2023. It...
09/22/2023
🎹 Super Mario Bros Theme for Piano
Super Mario Bros Theme Pianist and composer Sonya Belousova celebrated 30 years of Super Mario Bros. with an epic piano medley on the world’s coolest piano. YouTube channel Player Piano had Belousova play the tribu…
09/20/2023
“When Jesus the Healer Passed Through Galilee” was the closing hymn at Pender's 9:00 am Traditional Service on September 10, 2023. It was sung by Pender's Sanctuary choir, congregation and accompanied on piano by Heidi Jacobs.
Hymn History: When Jesus the Healer Passed Through Galilee | Pender Blog | Pender UMC "When Jesus the Healer Passed through Galilee"Peter D. SmithThe United Methodist Hymnal, No. 263 “When Jesus the Healer Passed Through Galilee” was the closing hymn at Pender's 9:00 am Traditional Service on September 10, 2023. It...
09/16/2023
Charlie Taylor played Davidsbündlertänze No. 2 and No. 1 by Schumann.
Davidsbündlertänze (Dances of the League of David), Op. 6, is a group of eighteen pieces for piano composed in 1837 by Schumann, who named them after his music society Davidsbündler.
https://penderumc.org/pender-blog/pender-music-davidsbundlertanze-no-2-and-no-1/
09/16/2023
📘 Musicophilia – Tales of Music and the Brain by Oliver Sacks
Musicophilia – Tales of Music and the Brain by Oliver Sacks Writer and neurologist Oliver Sacks, who died on Sunday, August 30, 2015 at age 82, spent his life wondering on the myriad connections among biology, thought, emotion and perception. For those of u…
09/13/2023
“His Eye Is On The Sparrow” was the postlude at Pender's 9:00 am Traditional Service on September 3, 2023. It was played on piano by Heidi Jacobs. https://penderumc.org/pender-blog/hymn-history-his-eye-is-on-the-sparrow/
09/12/2023
🎹 Steinway Pianos
Steinway Pianos Steinway Place, Queens, New York, 11105. steinway.com or 718-721-2600. It all begins with bare wood, rough and fragrant. Skilled craftsmen then use muscle, fine motor skills and magic to tra…
09/12/2023
🥵 Remembering 9/11
09/11/2023
I, too, was stunned to hear the news this morning and continuing throughout the day.
It was just something unbelievable. My husband and I were on a Land Rover 4X4 tour of the off-road areas of Barbados when we first got the news.
9/11 – We Will Always Remember :( I originally wrote this on 9/11/01… I, too, was stunned to hear the news this morning and continuing throughout the day. It was just something unbelievable. My husband and I were on a…
09/09/2023
Pender's Joy Ringers (handbells), Sanctuary Choir and Congregation perform "When We Gather" by Kath Wissinger.
The Soloist was Brian Stevenson.
Pender Music: When We Gather | Pender Blog | Pender UMC Pender's Joy Ringers (handbells), Sanctuary Choir and Congregation perform "When We Gather" by Kath Wissinger on September 26, 2021. The Soloist was Brian Stevenson. From the composer:
09/06/2023
"Be Thou My Vision" was the middle hymn at Pender's Music Appreciation Sunday on June 11, 2023 It was sung by Pender's congregation, accompanied on piano by Heidi Jacobs and guitar by Brian Stevenson. https://penderumc.org/pender-blog/hymn-history-be-thou-my-vision/
09/05/2023
The Practice Practice Bouncer: Let’s begin with the simplest of tasks for piano parents. To encourage effective daily practice, proactive parents must act as the Practice Practice Bouncer.
Parents! How to Help Your Students Practice ~ Day One We have established that regular practice routines will not happen without proactive piano parents. So, how can parents be proactive practice assistants even if they have never touched a pia…
09/03/2023
👍 Online Learning Affirmations
Online Learning Affirmations Visit the post for more.
09/02/2023
😍Billy Connolly and the William Tell Overture
Billy Connolly and the William Tell Overture Today, we’ll be listening to the end of the William Tell Overture by Gioachino Rossini. This piece, originally the overture to an opera, has been arranged for piano and is in several …
09/02/2023
🎹 Vivaldi’s Spring ~ From Piano Maestro
Vivaldi’s Spring ~ From Piano Maestro Vivaldi, one of the greatest baroque composers, has a very interesting story. He ran an orphanage in the 18th century in Italy that became famous all over the western world for its musically…
09/02/2023
“Meditation from Thaïs” by Jules Massenet was the offertory at Pender's 9:00 am Traditional Service on July 30, 2023. It was played on violin by Sean Wittmer, accompanied on piano by Heidi Jacobs. https://penderumc.org/pender-blog/pender-music-meditation-from-thais/
08/30/2023
“Be Still My Soul” was the prelude at Pender's 9:00 am Traditional Service on August 6, 2023. It was played on piano by Heidi Jacobs.
Hymn History: Tell Out My Soul/Be Still My Soul | Pender Blog | Pender UMC The above is the melody to Finlandia by Jean Sibelius, which is commonly used for "Tell Out, My Soul" as well as "Be Still, My Soul". “Be Still My Soul” was the prelude at Pender's 9:00 am Traditional Service on August 6, 2023. It...
08/30/2023
On Sunday, August 27, 2023 the Common Ground Praise Band under the direction of Uriah Moore sang Today is the Day, Glorified, peace be Still, Too Good to Not Believe, Breathe, Stayed on Him, When We Pray, Blessings and God So Loved. https://penderumc.org/sermons/new-identity-in-christ-we-are-a-turnaround-people-acts-236-41-common-ground-contemporary/?sermonslug=new-identity-in-christ-we-are-a-turnaround-people-acts-236-41-common-ground-contemporary&slug=new-identity-in-christ-we-are-a-turnaround-people-acts-236-41-common-ground-contemporary
08/23/2023
“All Hail the Power of Jesus Name” was the opening hymn at Pender's 9:00 am Traditional Service on July 30, 2023. It was sung by Pender's congregation, accompanied on piano by Heidi Jacobs and violin by Sean Wittmer. https://penderumc.org/pender-blog/hymn-history-all-hail-the-power-of-jesus-name/
08/20/2023
Students and Teachers - remember to bring your backpacks to Pender today.
BackPack Blessings | Pender UMC BackPack Blessings – calling all students (children and adults), teachers, day-care workers to bring their backpacks with them to church on Sunday, August 20th (either worship service) so that we can offer a special prayer for a safe and successful schoo...
08/19/2023
BackPack Blessings – calling all students (children and adults), teachers, day-care workers to bring their backpacks with them to church tomorrow (either 9 or 11:15 am) so that we can offer a special prayer for a safe and successful school year for you.
BackPack Blessings | Pender UMC BackPack Blessings – calling all students (children and adults), teachers, day-care workers to bring their backpacks with them to church on Sunday, August 20th (either worship service) so that we can offer a special prayer for a safe and successful schoo...
08/19/2023
Today at 2:00 pm! Everyone is invited to come to Pender's Gathering Place for a free ice cream social with all the fixings. Pender is at 12401 Alder Woods Drive, Fairfax, VA US 22033.
Ice Cream Social | Pender UMC The Grow in God Cluster and Pender's Youth Group invites everyone to join us in the Gathering Place for a free ice cream social with all the fixings. Please bring a friend. POC: Jane McKee, Arlet Williams
08/18/2023
On Sunday, August 13, Charlie Taylor played on the piano the offertory anthem Davidbundlertanze No. 2 and No. 1 by Robert Schumann. Charlie is 13 years old and was a student at our Pender Hill Preschool ten years ago. God is Good! https://youtu.be/NTRWyOTQbN8
Pender Music: Davidsbündlertänze No. 2 and No. 1 by Robert Schumann On Sunday, August 13, Charlie Taylor played on the piano the offertory anthem Davidsbündlertänze No. 2 and No. 1 by Robert Schumann. Charlie is 13 years old...
08/17/2023
🎼 Treblemaker!
Treblemaker! When my students are first working with the Grand Staff, they are often confused about the placement of the various clefs. In piano music, we generally use only the G-clef (Treble clef & #821…
08/17/2023
🎹 Davidbundlertanze No. 2 and No. 1 by Robert Schumann
Pender Music: Davidsbündlertänze No. 2 and No. 1 by Robert Schumann On Sunday, August 13, Charlie Taylor played on the piano the offertory anthem Davidsbündlertänze No. 2 and No. 1 by Robert Schumann. Charlie is 13 years old...
08/16/2023
“God of Grace and God of Glory" was the opening hymn at Pender's 9:00 am Traditional Service on Pentecost, May 28, 2023. https://penderumc.org/pender-blog/hymn-history-god-of-grace-and-god-of-glory/
08/15/2023
THE HYMNAL. “Turn in your hymnal to page….” Heard that before in church? Chuck digs into the book that’s usually within your reach each Sunday. And he starts it all off with a solo!
Want to Know More about the Hymnal? | Pender Blog | Pender UMC Chuck Knows Church — THE HYMNAL. “Turn in your hymnal to page….” Heard that before in church? Chuck digs into the book that’s usually within your reach each Sunday. And he starts it all off with a solo!
08/12/2023
Register for The Music Experience!
The Music Experience is a weekly 45 minute session for third through sixth grade children. Children can perform, read, compose, and experience music, no prior music knowledge necessary.
Cost is $25 for the first child and $15 for additional family members. POC: Jane McKee and Mary O'Connor.
Miss Jane has a BME in Music Education and has taught music and directed choirs for all ages. She sings, rings bells, plays piano and flute, and plays autoharp in the Pender Praise Band.
Miss Jane is presently a teacher for FCPS schools. She is looking forward to meeting you in our Music Experience!
Miss Mary has a BA in Music Education and has taught piano lessons for many years as well as directed handbell/chime choirs for children. She plays piano, sings, rings handbells, and plays in a recorder quartet. She has sung bass in a woman’s Barbershop Chorus.
Miss Mary is currently a private piano teacher and she’s very excited to meet you in our Music Experience!
Practice sessions will be held in the choir room and sanctuary.
Register here: https://onrealm.org/penderumc/Registrations/Registrants/c3eda93d-1200-4fd2-b8d5-b04600675295?congregantView=True
08/12/2023
“Meditation from Thaïs” by Jules Massenet was the offertory at Pender's 9:00 am Traditional Service on July 30, 2023. It was played on violin by Sean Wittmer, accompanied on piano by Heidi Jacobs. https://penderumc.org/music-ministry/
08/09/2023
Charles Wesley was an English leader of the Methodist movement, most widely known for writing more than 6,000 hymns.
Hymn History: Charles Wesley | Pender Blog | Pender UMC Charles Wesley was an English leader of the Methodist movement, most widely known for writing more than 6,000 hymns. Wesley was born in Epworth, Lincolnshire, the son of Anglican cleric and poet Samuel Wesley and his wife Susanna. In...
08/03/2023
“Love Divine All Loves Excelling" was the opening hymn at Pender's 9:00 am Traditional Service on July 23, 2023 It was sung by Pender's congregation, accompanied on piano by Heidi Jacobs and flute by Brian Stevenson. https://penderumc.org/pender-blog/hymn-history-love-divine-all-loves-excelling/
07/27/2023
🎵 Hot Cross Buns ~ Daily Listening Assignments
Hot Cross Buns ~ Daily Listening Assignments - O'Connor Piano Studio Today we listen to Hot Cross Buns. “Hot Cross Buns” is an English language nursery rhyme, Easter song, and street cry referring to the spiced English bun known as a hot cross bun, which is associated with the end of Lent and is eaten on Good Friday in various countries. This is […]
07/27/2023
🎵 Schubert: Serenade ~ Daily Listening Assignments
Schubert: Serenade ~ Daily Listening Assignments - O'Connor Piano Studio Today’s piece is Serenade by Franz Schubert composed in 1826. Find it in Piano Pronto Movement 4 and anthologies of classical piano music. Music Box Clarinet Boogie – see if you can find the melody!
07/26/2023
Hymn History: For Pentecost May 28, 2023, Pender's choir sang Come Thou Fount directed by Brian Stevenson and accompanied on piano by Heidi Jacobs. https://penderumc.org/pender-blog/hymn-history-come-thou-fount-of-every-blessing/
07/26/2023
Returning October 2 - Fun music activities for children 0 thru 5 and their parent, grandparent or caregiver. There will be music for the children for 30 minutes, snack, play while the adults have breakfast and fellowship. https://penderumc.org/smallgroups/group-detail/312111/fun-with-music/
07/22/2023
🇬🇧 The British Grenadiers ~ Daily Listening Assignments
The British Grenadiers ~ Daily Listening Assignments - O'Connor Piano Studio Today’s piece is called the British Grenadiers and I’ve included it because most students today haven’t heard of the piece OR know what a grenadier is. Find this in Keyboard Kickoff, Prelude and many other piano method books. “The British Grenadiers” is a traditional marching song of Br...
07/22/2023
✍️ Registration is Open for Pender's Music Experience!
The Music Experience! | Pender UMC The Music Experience is a weekly 45 minute session for third through sixth grade children. Children can perform, read, compose, and experience music, no prior music knowledge necessary. Cost is $25 for the first child and $15 for additional family members. POC: Jane McKee and Mary O'...
07/21/2023
Registration is now open for Pender's Music Experience! The Music Experience is a weekly 45 minute session for third through sixth grade children. Children can perform, read, compose, and experience music, no prior music knowledge necessary.
The Music Experience! | Pender UMC The Music Experience is a weekly 45 minute session for third through sixth grade children. Children can perform, read, compose, and experience music, no prior music knowledge necessary. Cost is $25 for the first child and $15 for additional family members. POC: Jane McKee and Mary O'...
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