Dear Believers,

“From Stage to Screen” was a resounding success!
With an audience of over 540, three standing ovations, and more than $1,500 in donations, it was truly an unforgettable performance—and a testament to the incredible heart, talent, and commitment each of you bring to this ensemble.

You—and our outstanding soloist, Jacob Granados—were simply phenomenal. It was a joy to witness such artistry and energy on stage.

I would also like to offer my heartfelt thanks to the Planning and Production Committee and the Public Relations Committee for their exceptional work. Your dedication behind the scenes played a vital role in making this performance such a success.

I hope you’ve enjoyed a well-deserved week off and are feeling refreshed as we look ahead to our next performances:

• Lakeside Service – Sunday, May 31 at 8:30 AM
• Patriotic Concert with the GFUMC Choir – Sunday, June 28 at 4:00 PM 
  • Dress rehearsal: Wednesday evening, June 24 (time TBA)

Please print the following music for the Lakeside Service:

• 119 – Slane
• 200 – Crown Him with Many Crowns
• 209 – To God Be the Glory
• 588 – Choral Prelude
• Lancashire – will hand out at rehearsal

Please print the following music for the Patriotic Concert:

• 003 – Star-Spangled Banner
• 004 – Trio from National Emblem March
• 013 – God Bless America – with GFUMC Choir – We performed on the Veterans Day Concert 2025
• 014 – America…the Dream Goes On – with GFUMC Choir
• 026 – O, America– with GFUMC Choir
• 117 – El Capitan
• 416 – Stars and Stripes Forever – with GFUMC Choir
• 552 – Armed Forces Salute – with GFUMC Choir 
• 568 – Fanfare for Common Man
• 576 – They, the Builders of the Nation – with GFUMC Choir
• 630 – Battle Hymn of the Republic – with GFUMC Choir
• My Country ‘tis of Thee – Select Brass and Percussion – with GFUMC Choir

I’m excited to get back to making music together—see you Monday!  

David