CAZENOVIA — The First Presbyterian Church in Cazenovia will celebrate the second Sunday of the Advent
Season on Dec. 3 at its morning worship service at 10 a.m. Two candles representing the
The Wonder of the Season and the Wonder of God’s Promise will be lit on the Advent wreath followed by
a litany from the congregation and a choral response. The public is invited.
The service will feature Christmas in Brass with trumpeters Pat Carney, Ryan Hobart and Nathan Kaercher playing with the organ the Traditional French Carol “Bring a Torch Jeannette Isabella” as the Prelude;
“Joy To The World” arranged by Lloyd Larson as an Anthem; and “On This Day Earth Shall Ring” arranged
by Raymond Haan as the Postlude.
The trumpets will be accompanying the congregation on favorite carols: “Hark The Herald Angels Sing,”
“O Come, O Come Emanuel,” “Angels We have Heard On High,” “O Come All Ye Faithful,” “The First Noel” and “Joy To The World.” A brief history of these carols will be presented. The Senior Choir will be singing “Christmas Fanfare” arranged by Joseph Martin.
Pat Carney retired from the Mount Markham school district in 2015 where he taught band for 30 years.
He has degrees from the Crane School of Music and University of Texas at Austin. Throughout his career,
he has had the opportunity to perform alongside Barry Manilow, Aretha Franklin, Chuck Magione, Tony Bennett, and in the pit band of various Broadway touring shows. He has also performed with the Syracuse Symphony and Rochester Philharmonic Orchestra. (SEE photograph 0)
Ryan Hobart has been teaching in public schools for 10 years. He is currently the Band Director at Madison Central School. Ryan has spent time performing in Community Bands, and Drum and Bugle Corps throughout New York. He was a member of the Northern Symphonic Winds, and has performed at the Rochester International Jazz Festival. He holds a Bachelors in Music Education from Houghton University, and a Masters Degree in Music Education from The Crane School of Music. (SEE photo 3370)
Nathan Kaercher has been a music teacher and band director in Chittenango since 2001. Nate holds BM and MM in Music Education and Performance from Ithaca College. He has been involved with performances with CNY Jazz Orchestra, Salt City Jazz Collective, DeSantis Orchestra, Gap Mangione, The Temptations. Featured soloist with the Onondaga Civic Symphony. (SEE photo 3369)
The word Advent means “coming” or “arrival.” The focus of the entire season is the celebration of the birth of Jesus the Christ in his First Advent, and the anticipation of the return of Christ the King in his Second Advent. Advent is marked by a spirit of expectation, of anticipation, of preparation, of longing, of hope. In a world that seldom slows, Advent is an opportunity to still our hearts and open our eyes to the wonder and majesty of the season.
If you are looking for an open and friendly place to celebrate the Christmas Season come to Sunday morning worship, the Cazenovia Presbyterian Church welcomes you. Nursery is available during the service.
For more information contact the church at 655-3191 or cazpres.org.
