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CONCERTS
AT FIRST CHURCH
2020–2021
The 49 Season th
First Congregational Church † United Church of Christ
444 East Broad Street
Columbus, Ohio 43215
www.concertsatfirstchurch.orgThe Gallery Organ
Rudolf von Beckerath, 1972
3 manuals/47 stops/73 ranks
Mechanical key action/electric stop action
Great (II/56 notes) Positiv (I/56 notes)
16’ Quintadena 8’ Gedackt (wood)
8’ Principal 8’ Quintadena
8’ Spielflöte 4’ Principal
4’ Octave 4’ Rohrflöte
4’ Hohlflöte 2’ Octave
Gallery Organ
2 2/3’ Nasat 1 1/3’ Quinte
2’ Octave 1’ Sifflöte
1 3/5’ Terz II Sesquialtera
VI Mixture IV-VI Scharf
III Cymbel 8’ Cromorne
8’ Trumpet Tremolo
8’ Spanish Trumpet
4’ Spanish Trumpet Pedal (32 notes)
16’ Principal
Swell (III/56 notes) 16’ Subbass
16’ Bordun 10 2/3’ Quint (wood)
8’ Rohrflöte 8’ Octave
8’ Gemshorn 8’ Rohrgedackt
8’ Celeste 4’ Octave
4’ Viola 2’ Nachthorn
4’ Flute Octaviante III Basszink
2’ Flachflöte VI Mixture
III Cornet 16’ Posaune
V Mixture 8’ Trumpet
16’ Dulcian 4’ Trumpet
8’ Oboe
4’ Musette
TremoloCongregational Concerts
presents
Clark Wilson, organist
accompanying
Cecil B. DeMille’s The King of Kings
Palm/Passion Sunday
March 28, 2021 • 4 p.m.
There will be one intermission.
Total runtime 1:52
King of Kings is shown under a Creative Commons Attribution license.
3The King of Kings
(1927 Silent Film)
Directed and Produced by Cecil B. DeMille
Written by Jeanie MacPherson
The Cast
H. B. Warner as Jesus
Dorothy Cumming as Mary, the mother of Jesus
Ernest Torrence as Peter
Joseph Schildkraut as Judas Iscariot
James Neill as James the Great
Joseph Striker as John the Apostle
Robert Edeson as Matthew the Apostle
Sidney D’Albrook as Thomas, the Doubter
David Imboden as Andrew – a Fisherman
Charles Belcher as Philip the Apostle
Clayton Packard as Bartholomew the Apostle
Robert Ellsworth as Simon – the Zealot
Charles Requa as James the Less
John T. Prince as Thaddeus
Jacqueline Logan as Mary Magdalene
Rudolph Schildkraut as Caiaphas – High Priest of Israel
Sam De Grasse as Pharisee
Casson Ferguson as Scribe
Victor Varconi as Pontius Pilate
Majel Coleman as Proculla – Wife of Pilate
Montagu Love as Roman Centurion
William Boyd as Simon of Cyrene
Micky Moore as Mark
Theodore Kosloff as Malchus – Captain of the High Priest’s Guard
4George Siegmann as Barabbas
Julia Faye as Martha
Josephine Norman as Mary of Bethany
Kenneth Thomson as Lazarus
Alan Brooks as Satan
Viola Louie as Adulterous Woman
Muriel McCormac as Blind Girl
Clarence Burton as Dysmas – the Repentant Thief
Jim Mason as Gestas – the Unrepentant Thief
May Robson as Mother of Gestas
Dot Farley as Maidservant of Caiaphas
Hector V. Sarno as Galilean Carpenter
Leon Holmes as Imbecile Boy
Otto Lederer as Eber – a Pharisee
Bryant Washburn as Young Roman
Lionel Belmore as Roman Noble
Monte Collins as Rich Judeaean
Lucio Flamma as Gallant of Galilee
Sôjin Kamiyama as Prince Of Persia
André Cheron as Wealthy Merchant
Willy Castello as Babylonian Noble
Noble Johnson as Charioteer
Jim Farley as Executioner
James Dime as a Roman soldier
The King of Kings was the first movie that premiered at the noted Grauman’s
Chinese Theater in Los Angeles, California on May 18, 1927.
Information about this film courtesy of Wikipedia. Text is available under the Creative Com-
mons Attribution-ShareAlike License; additional terms may apply. Wikipedia® is a registered
trademark of the Wikimedia Foundation, Inc., a non-profit organization.
5About the Artist…
A native of Ohio, Clark Wilson began his musical training at age nine. While
growing up he accompanied numerous stage musicals and was organist at
several churches. At this time he was listed in “Who’s Who in the Midwest” and
“Men of Achievement.” He also holds Life Member status in the International
Tri-M Music Honor Society and is listed in “Who’s Who in Executives and
Professionals”. Following several years with the Schantz Organ Company as
a reed voicer and tonal finisher, Clark’s professional playing career began
with his appointment to the featured organist post at Pipe Organ Pizza
in Milwaukee, Wisconsin. He has since been on the playing staffs at the
Paramount Music Palace in Indianapolis, Indiana, Pipes and Pizza in Lansing,
Illinois, and is currently associated with Organ Stop Pizza in Mesa, Arizona,
where he is on the organ staff as well as having assisted with the planning
and installation of the world’s largest Wurlitzer organ. Clark’s recording
credits include seven albums. He has given all-transcription recitals for the
AGO, played for the 1990 Organ Historical Society convention, and performed
at numerous National and Regional conventions of the ATOS, as well as
giving a series of highly lauded workshops for young people’s Pipe Organ
Encounters. Considered one of the finest practicioners of the art of silent
picture scoring, he has also been a visiting lecturer on Theatre Organ and
photoplay accompaniment for the Indiana University organ department. He
has now developed curriculum and has been appointed to the organ faculty
at the University of Oklahoma’s Organ Department, where he teaches applied
theatre organ lessons, silent film scoring, and the history of the American
theatre organ. He has concertized in the United States, Canada, Australia,
and England, and done extensive silent film accompaniment, including at
the Chautauqua Institution in New York, the Packard Foundation’s Stanford
Theatre, UCLA, and the Fox Theatre for the Atlanta premier of the restored
“Metropolis”. He plays a silent picture annually on the organ series at LA’s Walt
Disney Concert Hall, has scored for Kino International for commercial release,
and has performed at both the Cinequest and San Francisco Silent Film
Festivals, as well as for the Los Angeles Conservancy . Since 1992 Clark has
served as Resident Organist and organ conservator at the famed Ohio Theatre
in Columbus, Ohio (for the Columbus Association for the Performing Arts) and
was chosen by them to repremier the renowned Chicago Theatre Organ on
6a bill that included him accompanying popular singer Michael Feinstein. He
also headed the professional crew that began restoration on the Chicago’s
landmark Wurlitzer for CAPA. Along with a busy concert schedule, Wilson runs
his own pipe organ business and is heavily in demand as a tonal consultant
and finisher of both theatre and classical pipe organs; he has been given the
singular honor of being brought to England multiple times for tonal finishing
and consulting. He has received both the Technician of the Year and Organist
of the Year awards from the American Theatre Organ Society, the only person
to have done so, and his time is now nearly equally divided between concert
and technical work. He has been professionally involved with more than 100
organ installations throughout North America and England and has provided
consulting and voicing expertise for several different organ companies.
Coming up…
Sunday, April 25 - 4pm
Organist Alcee Chriss - cosponsored with the Columbus Chapter, American
Guild of Organists
online, only - www.concertsatfirstchurch.org/webcasts
7THANK YOU for supporting Congregational Concerts. Through your generosity we can offer programs
that feature our outstanding organs and choirs, and that offer the congregation at First Congregational
Church, UCC, and the greater Columbus community both musical variety and excellence.
Gabriel ($1,000+) Nancy Livingston Matthew Stevens and
Catherine, Todd and Dennis and Joan Lombardi James Velo
Aran Cunningham Sandra and Joel Mathias In memory of Dorothy
Thomas Gerke Blake and Chris Rafeld Cromartie and Amos White
Kevin Jones and John and Jane Muller Elaine Warren
Joseph Bellissimo Sheldon and Rebecca Taft
Marti and Rob Rideout Amy and Bill Wagner Angel ($50-$99)
Bob Roehm Foundation Mary Weaver and Family John Bachman
Allen Baker and Al Waddell William and Margaret Wells Andrew and Elisa Batchelor
Drew and Lissa Wade Janine E. White Nancy Burba
Chessie Dellenbach
Archangel ($500-$999) Cherub ($100-$249) Kate Erickson
Cari Brackett Deborah M. Anderson John Flanigan
Barbara Johannes Clapham G. Dene Barnard David Fontana
Rev. Earl and Pauline Fritz Carol Ann Bradley Ann Fox
Sarah E. Giffen Susan Vining Brooks Dawn George
Gail Johannes Bobby Carrington Lora Gisondi
Mary Jane John Susan and Frank Cook Leslie Huntington
William Mitchell, M.D. Anonymous In memory of Alan Jones
Lisa and John Schechter Kevin Cubick S.J. Lasure
Philip and Candace Schneider In memory of Amalie K. Nelson Nancy Loy and Tom Worley
Jan Wade Carol Ernst-King Carolyn Moore
Lynn R. Wallich Francille and John Firebaugh Marilyn Potts
Marty and Gerry Worth Melva Fisher Anne Powell Riley
Jennifer A. Fry Andy and Geoff Smith-VerHage
Seraph ($250-$499) Mark and Shelley Gallant Hillary Stai
Margaret (Gretchen) Atkinson Eva Goode
Marti Baumer Todd T. Hughes Friend ($1-$49)
Ellen Braverman David and Rose Kandel Anonymous
Nancy Gilson Braverman Janet Kevan Ronald Betz and Richard Horton
Leigh Briggs Sam and Jean Lebold A.R. Koolemans Beynen
Bert and Bev Cook Patricia Liebchen
Jeff and Emily Corzine The Mailer Family
William Davis and David and Betty Meil This list was accurate as of
Ronald Jenkins Lisa Morris and Kent Shimeall March 24, 2021. If anything
John and Cindy Deliman Todd and Nyla Phillips is in error, please accept our
Christine and Tom Farquhar Wayne and Cathy Redenbarger apologies. To correct any errors
Carol and Jim Gallagher David A. Ringer or omissions, please contact
James Giesecke and Deb Fox Rick Sayre Amy Wagner (awagner@first-
Albert and Barbara Glover Hugh and Dana Schultz church.org) right away.
Cynthia Krause Gleva Stephens
8About First Congregational Church…
Welcome to First Congregational Church. As you can see and hear from the soaring Gothic Revival
architecture, the stained glass windows, and the sound of music in this space, beauty is truly a multi-
media encounter here.
Sunday Worship Services are held at 9:00 a.m. (Morning Prayer and Holy Communion, Parish Hall)
and 11:00 a.m. (Sanctuary). Following in the tradition of Washington Gladden, minister of this church
from 1882 to 1914, First Congregational Church welcomes all people and extends its mission and
witness into the community.
This Building was designed by renowned architect John Russell Pope, dedicated in 1931 and
renovated in 1997.
The Brussels Tapestries were woven in 1575 in Belgium, embodying the artistic ideals of the
Renaissance. Part of a larger series, they depict events in the life of Abraham.
About the Stained Glass Windows: Seven studios have placed their work in this church. Above the
Chancel, the Jeffrey window (Nicola d’Ascenzo Studios, 1931) depicts Christ’s earthly life and ministry,
and the East Chancel window (Charles J. Connick Studios, 1937) honors Mary, the Mother of Jesus. The
Friendship window (East wall, East Transept, Charles J. Connick Studios, 1931) represents Christ and
Saint John, and in the South bay, two lancet windows portray the Good Samaritan (Connick Associates
Studio, 1966); while the Gladden window (West wall, West Transept, Oliver Smith, 1931) honors the
social justice conscience of Washington Gladden, and in the South bay, two lancet windows represent
the Resurrection and the New Jerusalem (Gabriel Loire Built by Jacques Loire Vitraux 1984). High above
the nave, the eight Clerestory windows (designed by Francis Deck, built by Emil Frei Studios, 1976-
1983) depict the story of Creation, and the Fall of Adam and Eve. Below, the Aisle windows (Gabriel
Loire, 1988) illustrate parables of Jesus from the Gospels. The Rose window (designed by Wilbert C.
Ronan, built by Oliver Smith, 1931) above and behind the Beckerath organ case portrays Christian
cardinal virtues. The Barnard window (Ellen Miret, the Willet Stained Glass Studio, 2004) in the East
Narthex, that celebrates music, was inspired by Bach’s Fantasia and Fugue in G minor and honors G.
Dene Barnard, who served First Church as Organist/Choirmaster for 30 years.
The Banner Stand is rolled steel and made by Albert Paley, sculptor, in 2003.
The collection of Liturgical Banners is made by artist Deb Anderson.
The Chancel Cross is made of red enameled copper facets on Brazilian rosewood, by William J.
Thompson, sculptor, in 1963.
We are grateful for your presence with us today. We are also grateful for your financial
gifts that allow us to present Congregational Concerts and many organ and musical
events throughout the year. If you would like to become an annual donor to the Con-
cert Fund, please click on the link below:
www.concertsatfirstchurch.org/givingChrist Welcome Statement
You are welcomed, affirmed, and loved here; our faith informs us that
you are a child of a loving God. Your characteristics and gifts will enrich
our congregation. In this community, you will be celebrated, embraced,
and honored, no matter how you identify or how your identity may
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evolve. Wherever you are on your faith journey, we invite you to join us in
our diverse yet united experience.
First Congregational Church, United Church
Open and Affirming Statement
We, the members of First Congregational Church, United Church of Christ,
Columbus, Ohio, welcome and affirm all. We believe we are all created
in God’s image and called to love our neighbors as Jesus loves us. We
believe we are many members, but one body in Christ, called to unite all
people in God’s love. We are a community seeking God’s presence and
love in our lives. We seek to unite persons of all ages, races, nationalities,
ethnicities, sexual orientations, sexes, gender identities and expressions,
family structures, mental, intellectual and physical conditions, economic
circumstances, political, theological and faith backgrounds. Together in
our diversity, and being empowered and directed by the Holy Spirit, we
will “do justice, love kindness, and walk humbly with our God.” (Micah
6:8)
—Adopted September 8, 2002 by the congregation
Revisions adopted January 27, 2019 by the congregation
First Church is a faith community:
† Called together by God, the Creator and Sustainer of life, to worship,
pray and serve;
† Led by Jesus Christ, our Teacher and Savior, to learn the faith and
welcome all God’s children;
† Empowered by the Holy Spirit to witness to God’s love and justice
between ourselves, and throughout the world.
First Congregational Church, United Church of Christ
444 East Broad Street, Columbus, Ohio 43215-3885
phone: 614.228.1741 fax: 614.461.1741
www.first–church.orgThe Chancel Organ
W.W. Kimball, 1931
4 manuals/73 stops/66 ranks
Electro-pneumatic action/All divisions under expression
Great (II/61 notes) 4' Clarion
16' Double Open Diapason 8' Oboe
8' First Open Diapason 8' Vox Humana Echo (plays on IV)
8' Second Open Diapason Vox Vibrato 8' Cor de Nuit
8' Third Open Diapason Tremolo 8' Quintadena
8' Hohlflöte Harp (Ch.) 8' Viola Aetheria
8' Gemshorn 8' Vox Angelica
Chancel Organ
4' Octave Choir (I/61 notes) 8' Vox Humana
4' Harmonic Flute 16' Contra Viola Vox Vibrato
2 2/3' Twelfth 8' English Diapason 16’ Bourdon (pedal)
2' Fifteenth 8' Melodia
IV Mixture 8' Dulciana Pedal (32 notes)
16' Contra Tromba 8' Unda Maris 32' Contra Bourdon
8' Tromba 4' Flute d'Amour 16' First Open Diapason
4' Tromba Clarion (ext.) 2 2/3' Nazard 16' Second Open Diapason (Gt.)
Harp (Ch.) 2' Piccolo 16' Violone (ext. Solo ‘Cello)
Chimes 8' Clarinet 16' Bourdon (ext.)
Tremolo 8' Orchestral Oboe 16' Lieblich Gedeckt (Sw.)
Tremolo 16' Contra Viola (Ch.)
Swell (III/61 notes) Harp/Celesta (8'/4') 10 2/3' Quint
16' Bourdon 8' Octave (ext.)
8' Open Diapason Solo (IV/61 notes) 8’ Cello (Solo)
8' Clarabella 8' Melophone 8' Flute (ext.)
8' Gedeckt 8' Violoncello 8’ Stillgedeckt (Sw.)
8' Spitz Flute 8' Cello Celeste 4' Flute (ext.)
8' Spitz Fl. Celeste 4' Orchestral Flute 32’ Grand Cornet VI (derived)
8’ Viola 8' Tuba Mirabilis 16' Trombone
8' Salicional 8' French Horn 16' Tromba (Gt.)
8' Voix Celeste 8' English Horn 8' Trumpet (ext.)
4' Octave Geigen Tremolo 8' Tromba (Gt.)
4' Flauto Traverso Chimes (Gt.) 4' Clarion (ext.)
2' Flautina
V Mixture
III Cornet Dolce
16' Double Trumpet
8' TrumpetCONCERTS 2020–2021
CONGREGATIONAL CONCERTS – *Sundays at 4pm
27 Sep – Kevin Jones, organist
25 Oct – Music for Two Organs - Michael Messina and Kevin Jones
20 Dec – Christmas Festival of Lessons and Carols
28 Mar – Organist Clark Wilson accompanies Cecil B. DeMille’s silent film
The King of Kings
25 Apr – Alcee Chriss, organist
FIRST TUESDAYS – Tuesdays at 12.15pm
6 Oct – Nicole Simental, organist
3 Nov – Cristóbal de Morales Requiem à 4
2 Feb – G. Dene Barnard, organist
2 Mar – Bach’s Birthday Concert - Kevin Jones, harpsichordist
CHORAL EVENSONG – Sundays at 4pm
20 Sep – Jones “Gladden”; Hoiby
18 Oct – Sumsion; Howells “St. Paul’s”
15 Nov – Ayleward; Caracciolo in A
17 Jan – Sumsion; Howells “St. Paul’s”
21 Feb – Leighton; Howells Collegium Regale
21 Mar – Byrd; Esenvalds “Merton”
18 Apr – Hancock; Kelly in C
MUSIC IN LITURGY
24 Dec – “From Heaven Above to Earth I Come” – 10.30pm
2 Apr – Schütz Johannespassion – 7.30pmYou can also read
