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The Music Ministry Guiding Vision Statement

The Music Ministry is dedicated to the promotion of musical excellence and diversity in order to glorify our Lord Jesus. Recognizing the faith building power of music, we encourage the talent and participation of parishioners and the community that we may achieve our common goal: “Make a joyful noise to the Lord.” Psalm 100:1

Hear a sample from our December 13 Christmas concert:

FEATURING "GOLDEN TICKET" and "BETHESDA JAZZ PRAISE BAND"

Our own Keith Rutkiewicz and musical colleagues were in fine form.

We celebrated our new organ with a special concert on September 20 with organist Frederick A. MacArthur.

Frederick A. MacArthur is presently Organist/Choirmaster & Director of Music at St. Mary Star of the Sea Church in Beverly, and since 1988, Organist & Director of the Professional Choir of Temple Israel, Boston. In addition, he is the Wednesday Evening Organist for First Church of Christ, Scientist, in Cambridge. He served as Organist for First Church of Christ, Scientist, Providence, RI from 1996 to 2000 and was from 1987 to 1996 Organist & Choirmaster of The Old South Church, Copley Square, Boston. From 1965 to 1987 he held a similar position at Central Congregational Church in Providence and also at Temple Emanu-El in that city. He served as University Organist at Brown University from 1981 to 1988, during which time he gave over 150 midnight concerts.

Mr. MacArthur has performed extensively throughout the United States, including recitals at Methuen (MA) Memorial Music Hall; Trinity Church in the City of Boston; The Riverside Church, Cathedral of St. John the Divine, St. thomas Church and First Church of Christ, Scientist, New York City; The Municipal Auditorium, Portland, Maine; Balboa Park, San Diego, as well as in Italy, Germany and Israel. In addition, he has four times represented the US in the International Organ Festival in Morelia, Michoacan, Mexico. He has recorded on the Pro Organo label with the Old South Brass, Organ & Timpani, with Roger Voisin conducting.

Early study was with his father, F. Claude MacArthur. He majored in Church Music & Organ at Boston University. Organ study there was with George Faxon.