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Tapestry Chamber Singers 2009 itinerary

Monday-Friday, August 10-14 - recording in South Boston, Va

Friday, August 14, 7:30 PM - First Presbyterian Church, South Boston, VA
Saturday, August 15, 6:00 PM - Faith Christian Church, Catlett, Va

Sunday, August 16, 9:30 AM - Kempsville Mennonite Church, Virginia Beach, VA

Sunday, August 16, 6:30 PM - Bethel Mennonite Church, Gladys, VA

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Tapestry Chamber Singers 2009 members:

Lloyd Kauffman, OH, Guest Conductor

Soprano

Charity Gingerich, WV
Crystal Miller, VA
Edith Schrock, VA
Ginger Good, VA
Janet Swartzentruber, OH
ReGina Brubaker, VA
Suzanne Horst, VA
Valerie Horst, GA

Alto

Abigail Bontrager, DE
Barb Smucker, WV
Gwendolyn Good, VA
Jewel Yoder, PR
Rachel Swartzentruber, OH
Regina Zehr, OR

Tenor

Calvin Horst, VA
Eric Hershberger, VA
David Fisher, PA
Joshua Good, VA
Ryan Eby, NY
Titus Barnhart, GA

Bass

Anthony Good, VA
Ben Miller, VA
Benjamin Good, NY
Darrell Hershberger, VA
Joe Miller, VA
Lester Swartzentruber, OH
Mahlon Zehr, OR
Nathan Good, VA
Norvan Yoder, PR

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Tapestry Chamber Singers 2009 with Lloyd Kauffman

Old hymns shaped into rich works of art has long been the outpouring of Lloyd Kauffman's musical giftings. Raised in Michigan, and schooled in Music Education at Eastern Mennonite College and Ohio State University, Kauffman taught music and directed the chorale at Rosedale Bible Institute in Irwin, Ohio, from 1972 - 1995. More recently he has directed a number of choir tours in Germany and Poland, and is presently Chair of Choirs at Shenandoah Christian Music Camp in Harrisonburg, VA. His many choral settings of familiar hymns have often been used, and always loved, by other choirs throughout the Mennonite world.

Tapestry Chamber Singers was formed by the Nathan Good family in 2003 as a group of friends and acquaintances from a variety of states who enjoy singing hymn-style and choral music. Rehearsals and touring were conducted in both 2003 and 2005. Now, after several years of rest, the choir is forming once again in collaboration with Lloyd Kauffman to do a recording project featuring his hymn arrangements which will complement a published set of his music being made available to the general public in the near future. A weekend tour will follow.

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Tapestry Chamber Singers 2009 repertoire:

2009 tour repertoire will contain Lloyd's arrangements, as well as a selection of previous Tapestry repertoire.

Holy God, We Praise Thy Name

Our Father - Gretchaninoff

Spirit of God, Descend Upon My Heart

All People That On Earth Do Dwell

In Dulci Jubilo - Pearsall/Rutter
O God Our Help

O Man, Thy Grief And Sin Bemoan - Ralph E. Williams
Come Ye Sinners
When Peace, Like A River

Amazing Grace
An Unclouded Day
Away In A Manger

The Gift To Be Simple - Chilcott
Come Ye Disconsolate
An Instrument Of Your Peace

Shall We Gather At The River

Grace Be Unto You

Optional selections:

Abide With Me, ‘Tis Eventide
Hallowed Be Thy Name
Heart With Loving Heart United
Hold Out Your Light
Lift Your Glad Voices
My Dear Redeemer
When I Survey