December 31st, 2017
Preacher: Canon Woodward+
Celebrant: Canon Heffron+
Guest Organist & Pianist: Evan Vidar
Evan Vidar is a musician, songwriter, and composer living in Pasadena. He has performed throughout the country and abroad, including guest appearances with Harry Connick, Jr. and The Milk Carton Kids, and performances at the Monterey Jazz Festival, Stagecoach Festival, and Austin City Limits. His own compositions have been performed in Los Angeles, New York, and Ireland, and he is currently at work on his third commission for the American Composers Forum: a ten song album for piano, vocals, drums, and brass quintet.
Prelude: “Christmas Time Is Here Again”
Processional #87: “Hark The Herald Angels Sing”
Gloria #79: “O Little Town Of Bethlehem” verse one only
Gradual #397: “Now Thank We All Our God”
Offertory: Improvisation by Evan Vidar
Communion Music: “Come Sunday” (From the Sacred Concerts of Duke Ellington)
Recessional #100: “Joy To The World”
Postlude: “A New Orleans Stride On ‘Joy To The World’ -Evan Vidar
