MUSIC BOX
Linda Lee Jones, soprano
Hillet Botha, piano
Prelude
Aaron Copland….At the River
Aaron Copland…Simple Gifts
J.S. Bach…Ich folge dir gleichfals (from St. John Passion)
Gabriel Faure…Sicilienne
Carol King…You’ve got a friend
W.A. Mozart…Alleluia from Exultate Jubilate
Offertory
Duke Ellington…Come Sunday
Postlude
Ludwig van Beethoven…Ode to Joy arranged by Jan Sanborn
Born in New Orleans, this Sunday’s featured artist Linda Lee Jones holds hold a Bachelor of Music degree in Voice Performance from Loyola University and a Master of Music degree in Choral Conducting and Voice from Westminster Choir College of Rider University.
Linda Lee Jones is active as a soprano, teacher (and massage therapist!) in New York City and Central New Jersey. Her work as an ensemble singer has afforded her the opportunity to perform with the area’s most prominent choral groups, along with some of the world’s finest orchestras and conductors. Ms. Jones is a member of the professional Chorale of the Carmel Bach Festival.
Before relocating to New Jersey Linda Lee Jones served as Director of Music for Munholland United Methodist Church in New Orleans, where she worked with choristers of all ages. She currently lives in Belle Mead, New Jersey.
A Music Prayer
From “Call to Purpose: A message from the church to the church.” The United Church of Canada.
