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Prelude Concert - a Christmas Gift
Our organist and choir director, Beryl Samia, led the choirs of the Church on the Cape and the First Congregational Church of Kennebunkport in a performance of Hodie Christus Natus Est by Mark Hayes. It was an extraordinary performance. He played three of his choral preludes, composed this year and based on well-known works. The concert was
classic (from Bach to Christmas hymns) and the performances were
sensational -- leading to a standing ovation at the end of the concert.
Here is just one of the fine organ works performed by David:
David Maxwell, the Minister of Music at State Street Church in Portland, holds degrees in both piano and organ from the University of Illinois. Having previously taught at Western Illinois University and at the University of Southern Maine, Dr. Maxwell currently teaches and composes in his Scarborough studio. As in the past, this concert was supported by the Keith McClelland Concert Fund and the generosity of those attending the concert.
The Church on the Cape |
(Dec.,
2005) Dr
David Maxwell returned to the Church as our
Christmas Prelude organist. He had previously performed here in the spring
of 2003 and last December. 