Music at WPC-
Sunday, November 16, 2025
Proper 28
​Voluntary: "Variations on 'Kelvingrove,'" Antony Baldwin (b. 1957)
Offertory: "Jubilate Deo," Peter Anglea (b. 1988)
Voluntary: "Prelude," Theodore Dubois
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Hymns
Opening Hymn: INSERT- All My Hope on God is Founded MICHAEL
Sequence Hymn: 2130- The Summons KELVINGROVE
Closing Hymn: INSERT- I Want to Walk as a Child of the Light HOUSTON
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Next Week's Music at WPC:
Sunday, November 23- Nik Stackpole, Organ; WPC Choir; Sarah Kolesar, Trumpet
Prelude- About the Music
Antony Baldwin’s Variations on Kelvingrove is a vibrant and imaginative organ work that takes the beloved Scottish tune—best known as “The Summons”—and explores it through a series of contrasting moods and colors. Baldwin combines lyrical writing with crisp rhythmic vitality, allowing the tune to emerge in both subtle and bold ways. Each variation feels like a fresh vignette: sometimes playful, sometimes contemplative, and often harmonically surprising, all while remaining firmly rooted in the folk-like character of Kelvingrove. The piece is highly accessible for listeners and rewarding for players, offering a creative, modern tribute to one of the most recognizable melodies in contemporary hymnody.
Offertory- About the Music
Peter Anglea’s Jubilate Deo is a vibrant and uplifting choral work that captures the joy and energy of the Latin text, “O be joyful in the Lord.” Written by contemporary American composer Peter Anglea, the piece blends rhythmic vitality with rich harmonies and expressive lyricism, making it a favorite among church and concert choirs alike. Anglea’s setting is both accessible and musically engaging, featuring spirited syncopations and a sense of forward motion that mirrors the exuberant message of praise in the psalm. The work showcases Anglea’s signature style—modern yet grounded in traditional choral craftsmanship—and effectively communicates a sense of communal celebration and divine joy through music.
Postlude- About the Music
Théodore Dubois’s Prelude for organ is a commanding and dramatic work that showcases the full power and grandeur of the instrument. Known for its bold harmonic language and sweeping, declamatory gestures, the piece opens with a majestic statement that immediately fills the room—rich chords, confident pedal lines, and an energy that never quite lets up. Dubois blends Romantic lyricism with a distinctly French sense of color, creating a texture that is both noble and fiery. As the music unfolds, alternating moments of intensity and lyrical respite build toward a thrilling conclusion.