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Hymn Sing precedes each Sunday 10:00AM worship service under the excellent leadership of Don Wilson, Denny Lee and Bob Gammill, Susan Wise, Troy and Cary Hamon.
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Meditation Music then sets the mood for worship and is provided by a group of talented musicians: Tom Lee, Jerry Makeever, Matt Makeever, Megan Makeever, Sue Makeever, Ilse-Mari Lee, Julie Gosswiller, Nancy Wilson, Quartet Plus, Vance Thurston, Kate Bryan, Groovin' Women, Susan Wise, Bob Gammill and other guests.
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Hymnists Nancy Wilson, Ilse-Mari Lee and Ellen Stephenson provide piano, organ, and guitar music for all Sundays and special events (Christmas Eve, Good Friday) with Vivian Stiff and Jane Hawks serving as substitutes when needed.
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Coffee Hour Pianists are Laura Sweeney, Vivian Stiff, Megan Makeever and Valoree Overstreet.
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Our early Sunday morning worship service "Seeking the Spirit" (8:30 AM Sep - May) has music provided by Vance Thurston, Alan and Karen Leech, Rich and Tana Mayo, and Nancy Wilson.
Pilgrim's Music Program features a unique music model for worship services which allows for a variety of participation by many talented people. Each Sunday of the month offers a different musical experience.
Chamber Music Sunday - First Week
Chamber Music Sunday features Wyndeharpe with Sue Makeever on flute and Nancy Wilson on harp. The rest of the talented Makeever family will sometimes join in. Occasionally, Ilse-Mari Lee will add her cello.
Solo/Ensemble Sunday - Second Week
Solo/Ensemble Sunday features a talented mix of instrumental and vocal solos and ensembles. The Challenge Plus Choir (aka "Quartet Plus" or "Q+"), a small vocal ensemble coordinated by Bob Gammill and accompanied by Ilse-Mari Lee, frequently performs masterpiece anthems on Second Sundays and other special occasions. (Pictured above, Q+ performed on October 15, 2005 at the installation ceremony for our new Conference Minister Rev. Randy Hyvonen.) Core members of this group are Susan Wise, Nancy Wilson, Janel Carino, Rusty Swingle, Denny Lee, Bob Gammill, and Don Wilson.
Choir Sunday - Third Week
Choir Sunday features the InterGenerational Choir (pictured below). Lloyd Reynolds directs this choir accompanied by Ilse-Mari Lee. The IG Choir welcomes new members of all ages (7th grade & up). Rehearsals are held every Second Sunday from 7:00-8:00 PM.
Folk/Gospel/Acoustical Sunday - Fourth Week
Folk/Gospel/Acoustical Sunday features a wide variety of musicians interested in sharing their love of music. Kate Bryan coordinates all the folk/gospel/acoustical music for Fourth Sundays. Ellen Stephenson directs the Children's Choir (aka "C.O.O.L.") which also sings on Fourth Sundays.
Groovin' Women, directed by Kate Bryan, often performs on Fourth Sundays. Groovin' Women welcomes women of all ages. You don't have to sight-read music, be a member of Pilgrim, or even be a great singer. You just need to have a desire to have some fun, sing a little and get to know some really spirited women. Childcare is available for mothers needing assistance with children during rehearsals.
Special Music Sunday - Fifth Week
Special Music Sundays feature members of the congregation as well as local musicians performing special music for worship services on Fifth Sundays throughout the year, and every Sunday in June, July and August. Connie Cash arranges this superb special music throughout the year.
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Cultural Corner Concert & Lecture Series
The Cultural Corner Series celebrates the musical and visual arts. 
Pilgrim is hosting a number of exciting events at 3PM on selected Sundays throughout 2008-2009. The events are open to the public. Suggested donations are $10 for adults , $5 for students. Ilse-Mari Lee directs the Cultural Corner Series. Call 587-3690 for more information.
Julie Gosswiller & Friends
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Pianists Julie Gosswiller and Azusa Hokugo Komiyama
with tenor Jeffrey Kitto and soprano Catherine Viscardi
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For a delightful afternoon of piano, vocal and opera favorites
featuring works by Mozart, Puccini, Bizet and more!
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Sunday, September 14, 2008, 3PM, at Pilgrim !
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"Fear and Laughter in the 20th Century"
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Gordon Brittan
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MSU Professor of Philosophy, Regents Professor,
and Director fo the Wheeler Center
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Sunday, November 9, 2008, 3PM, at Pilgrim !
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Gian-Carlo Menotti's
"Amahl and the Night Visitors"
Alyssa White and Carling Peck as Amahl
Russell Milburn as Caspar, Richard Benert as Melchior, Bob Gammill as Balthazar
Ellen Trygstad-Burke returns as The Mother
with a full orchestra accompanying the production
featuring the Caravan of Dreams World Dance Troupe
and Richard Wolff as The Page
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Bring Donations for the Gallatin Valley Food Bank!
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Wednesday & Thursday, December 17, 18 2008, 7PM, at Pilgrim !
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The Meritage Quartet & Friends
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Celebrate the Music of Mendelssohn
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Sunday, January 25, 2009, 3PM, at Pilgrim !
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"Darwin at 200"
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George Keremedjev
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Sunday, February 22, 2009, 3PM, at Pilgrim !
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The Fry String Quartet
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with cellist Ilse-Mari Lee
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Sunday, March 22, 2009, 3PM, at Pilgrim !
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Pilgrim's Music Program enhances our worship services, offering a wide variety of music throughout each month. The music program at Pilgrim offers something for everyone with only a small individual commitment allowing for greater participation by all. For further information call 587-3690.