The University Choir will host a hymn festival at 2 p.m., Saturday, Sept. 26, under the direction of Richard Webster, director of music at Trinity Church Copley Square, in Boston. He will be joined by organist Colin Lynch, associate director of music at Trinity Church, and 10 members of the Nashville Symphony Orchestra brass and percussion sections. Other participating choirs will be coming
from Nashville, Chattanooga, Memphis, Murfreesboro, South Pittsburg, Fort Ogelthorpe, Ga., and Huntsville.
“The exuberance of singing hymns alongside enthusiastic musicians and non-musicians alike, accompanied by the majestic Casavant organ and a splendid brass ensemble, all in the glorious acoustics of Sewanee’s All Saints Chapel, is an experience not to be missed,” said Robert Delcamp, professor of music and university organist. “As group singing is increasingly rare in our time, don’t miss the joy, fun and transcendence this occasion promises for all involved.”
Pamela Macfie, professor of English at Sewanee, will read selections from poems, scripture and spiritual writings between the singing of the hymns.
All are invited to attend this festival and make a joyful noise by singing some of your favorite hymns for the church year.
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