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Bethesda Presbyterian Church has long had a history of fine music for worship, concerts, operas and other settings, including voice, string, and piano competitions. This tradition continues to be upheld. We are committed to "music for all" and encourage anyone with particular interests to come forth and offer your talents. There is always room for extra strengths that may not be apparent in our current program offerings! At present we have an outstanding Chancel Choir and a wonderful, if small, Handbell Choir.
Our Music Director LeeAnna Xanthos-McQueen, Pianist, debuted at the age of 19 on National TV (PBS) performing Rachmaninoff's Piano Concerto No.2 with a Utah Symphony and traveled as an accompanist with the Mormon Tabernacle Choir and has performed as soloist and accompanist over the United States, Canada, Mexico, Europe and Russia. She majored in piano performance at the Eastman School of Music and the University of Maryland, she did her graduate studies in accompanying and chamber music at Arizona State University. She has maintained a private teaching studio for nearly 30 years and has served as a church choral conductor and organist for several congregations She is also an accomplished marimbist. Currently, she is the music director and organist at the Bethesda Presbyterian Church and teaches 45 students in Alexandria, Virginia.Last updated by Bethesda Presbyterian Jan 30.
Posted by Chuck Booker-Hirsch on March 11, 2010 at 2:48am
This Sunday's gospel scripture -- heard the world 'round that very day by disciples and seekers of every tongue and land -- is a difficult one for many to understand. Luke 13:1-9 seems to cast a judgmental eye on those who do not repent of their ways. But this scripture is not a promise of punishment. It's a needed Lenten dose of reality, to wit: Instead of asking God, "Why me?" when bad times befall us, we can best listen for God's desire in our lives by asking, "Why not me?" Instea
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