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SPECIAL SERVICES

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Two Pianos and an Organ Concert March 21st

You are invited to hear popular organists/pianists Ruth Clemens and Fran Stroud combine their considerable talents in a concert March 21st at 3 PM in the sanctuary of the Woodlands Presbyterian Church at 11 Ecuestre Dr. (behind the Woodlands Auditorium). The Two Pianos and an Organ concert will be approximately one hour in length, and include a wide variety of musical styles. There will be a bit of Gospel with a setting of “Shall We Gather At The River”, contrasted with an arrangement of Johann Sebastian Bach’s “Brandenburg Concerto No. 3” arranged for Two piano/Four hands.

And speaking of Bach, also scheduled will be a work by the comedian of the keyboard, PDQ Bach whose “Toot Suite” will remind listeners of the “Chopsticks” arrangement played at the concert last year by the artists. This year’s arrangement calls for two players on one organ bench.

Combine that with songs by George Gershwin and a setting of the hymn “Holy, Holy, Holy”, contrasted with the strains from the great Toccata by Charles-Marie Widor, along with other selections ensures both and entertaining and inspiring afternoon for the Audience.


Ruth Clemens majored in organ and minored in piano at colleges in Colorado and Illinois, and has served as Organist at Woodlands Presbyterian Church since 1998. Prior to moving to the Village, she served as organist for over thirty years at the First Christian Church in Peoria, Illinois. Ruth has also served as an accompanist for Cedar Mountain Singers, PEO Singers, and Village Strings.

Fran Stroud is a graduate of the University of Texas with a BME degree in Music Education. She has taught private piano, organ, trumpet and voice, as well as serving as a choirmaster and Handbell Choir director. A Villager since 2006, she sings in the Village Chorale, accompanies soloists and serves as a substitute accompanist at various churches.

There is no charge, but a free will offering will be taken to help defray expenses.

Refreshments will be served after the concert in Fellowship Hall.

You are invited to attend this concert.

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