Events
Cool Springs Symphony at
North Greenville University, Tigerville, SC
Sunday, January 25, 2009
Dr. Michael Weaver, North Greenville University, host
Scott Luellen, pastor
Crescent Valley Baptist Church, host church service
Our unique CSS orchestras are made up on the spot at each location we rehearse and perform. The mix of people and instruments are never the same and you'll enjoy the fellowship with other players as we create a unique worship experience for stringed instruments, piano and harp.
Persons rehearsing/performing with the Cool Springs Symphony should:
Play violin, viola, cello or bass
Enjoy leading worship with your instrument
Have at least 4 years of private instruction and/or group experience
Complete the online registration
Rehearsal & Performance Locations
Our activities will all take place on the North Greenville University campus, located in Tigerville, SC in the Turner Chapel. The campus is located just north of Greenville, SC at 7801 N Tigerville Rd. Several options for lodging are located nearby for those staying overnight. Please note that when using GPS it is necessary to indicate Tigerville, SC to be directed to the campus. Turner Chapel is located on the map below as building no. 5.
d nearby for those staying overnight. Please note that when using GPS it is necessary to indicate Tigerville, SC to be directed to the campus. Turner Chapel is located on the map below as building no. 5.
Persons rehearsing/performing with the Cool Springs Symphony should:
- Play violin, viola, cello or bass
- Enjoy leading worship with your instrument
- Have at least 4 years of private instruction and/or group experience
- Complete the online registration
Rehearsal & Performance Locations
Our activities will all take place on the North Greenville University campus, located in Tigerville, SC in the Turner Chapel. Please note that when using GPS it is necessary to indicate Tigerville, SC to be directed to the campus.
The campus is located just north of Greenville, SC at 7801 N Tigerville Rd. Several options for lodging are located nearby for those staying overnight. For special deals on overnight lodging for NGU guests, please check out these locations.
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Turner Chapel is located on the map below as building no. 5.
Click here to dowload a printable campus map.
Schedule
| 1:00 pm | Doors open, registration and seating begin |
|---|---|
| 2:00 pm | Workshop/rehearsal session one |
| 3:30 pm | Break |
| 3:45 pm | Workshop/rehearsal session two |
| 5:30 pm | Dinner |
| 6:45 pm | Gather and tune |
| 7:00 pm | Worship Service/Concert for Crescent Valley Baptist |
| 8:00 pm | Conclude |
Dinner
Enjoy an all-you-care-to-eat meal in Todd Dining Hall, NGU’s residential restaurant. You'll find an abundant variety of fresh foods prepared your way. Daily features include traditional home-style meals, freshly cooked pastas with simmering sauces, hand-tossed pizza, grilled Panini sandwiches and charbroiled burgers. Add a crisp salad, hot and hearty soups and chowders and a beverage to your meal and finish with a decadent dessert or a cookie warm from the oven.
To maximize rehearsal time, dinner is offered at North Greenville University’s Todd dining hall. Cost is $5.75 payable at the Todd dining hall entrance. Spouses and guests are welcome to join us for dinner, also $5.75 each.
Guests
Family members and friends are welcome to observe the rehearsal sessions and/or join us for dinner. Dinner cost for guests is $5.75 per person. All guests observing rehearsals are asked to have limited movement and noise. Our rehearsal sessions are not recommended for young children. There is no nursery or childcare provided.
Music
During the summer of 2007, ten new arrangements for symphonic strings, piano and harp were created to follow up our 2003 arrangements. Several pieces have solos and there is something here for just about anyone! We vary our music for each concert based on the number of players and soloists who are available. Below are sound clips from our music library of many of the pieces we will read or perform. Click on any song and you can hear a 30 second demo from our previous recordings. We will perform as many of these pieces as possible with in our performance time. The pieces that have solo parts are noted to the side.
After registration, you will receive an email back with all of the individual parts for your instrument.
Trading My Sorrows (piano solo)
Jesus, What a Friend for Sinners (violin solo)
He Leadeth Me
Softly And Tenderly
We Fall Down (violin trio)
Of the Father's Love Begotten
Oh Happy Day (violin solo)
Awesome God
Come Ye Sinners, Poor and Needy
Attire
Nice casual is recommended, such as Dockers, a sports, dress, or print shirt, slacks, or skirt. Please do not wear black, shorts, or t-shirts.
Participants
Participants for this event travel from all over the southeast and southwest. Below is a list of all the participants in this project and the state where they reside.