The fine voices of St. Paul's Episcopal Church Choir were greatly complimented by soloists Anne Geissinger, Joseph Hopkins, and Todd Howard.  The ensemble was led masterfully by conductor Benjamin F. Boyer in the memorable and emotionally spiritual performance.

 

Although an unusual combination of instruments was used for this work, the resulting timbre was most pleasing to the ear.  All of the instrumentalists were consumate soloists in their own right. 

 

It was a fitting climax to a journey by the composers that began in July 2000 when they decided to write a Requiem that would be by Americans for Americans:  One that combined the "Spirit" of the people of the United States of America with the ancient form of the Requiem Mass.  Since it was extremely important to the Noon's that the words could be easily understood by all who heard it as well as sung it, they chose to translate it from the more commonly used Latin to English.  It is their hope that those who hear will be blessed.

 

Anne Geissinger, Soprano

Todd Howard, Tenor

Joseph Hopkins, Baritone

 

Margaret Kimberling, Organ

Nancy Noon, Piano

Amy A.E. Noon-Tovar, Flute

Dennis A. Noon, Clarinet

Clark Kimberling, Recorder

Aaron W.S. Noon, Trumpet

Gary Kirtley, Trombone

Bert Chancellor, Timpani

St. Paul's Episcopal Church Choir