The
Power and Glory of God Through Music Concert Series
Presents the 2020 concert:
5:30PM, Saturday Evening, February 22, 2020
at the
First Methodist Church of Orlando.
142 E Jackson St, Orlando, FL 32801
About the Program
The music program that is to be presented on February 22 is part 3 in the second chapter of the "Power and Glory of God Through Music" concert series. In 2019, this chapter continued with the concert "Christ Our Song" and concludes here with "Worthy is the Lamb!" The final part of this chapter focuses on the Savior of the world; the Son of God who came down to give His life to save us. Worthy is the Lamb! Together with several other churches in the area, we are bringing to our audience a grand program of sacred, uplifting, and awe-inspiring music featuring a combined mass choir, orchestra, and organ.
We are constantly bombarded with news of bad things happening; on the local level, on the national level, on the global level. Music offers a break from that. Specifically, this music program exists for two reasons: to return a musical offering to the Lord, and to provide a brief respite from the constant bombardment of bad things in the world around us.
It may be noticed that there are no holidays near the program date. This is by design. The goal is to provide a musical oasis, no matter how brief, without the emotional ties to a holiday or event. The program is altruistic in nature; it exists because music and musical opportunities are good as well as fun.
Getting There
Parking in the seven-floor Seaside parking garage will be free of charge from 3PM - 7:30PM on the night of the concert. Be sure to leave by 7:30PM, as the gates to the garage will lock at that time! Monday through Saturday, on-street parking is metered and enforced by the City of Orlando.
The Director
William Shortal
Bill served the First United Methodist Church of Orlando for 23 years as Director of Music and Worship Arts. There he administered a program of 14 ensembles and annually directed two concerts with full orchestra. Prior to Orlando, Bill held similar positions with churches in Fort Myers, FL; Wood River, IL; and Sioux Falls, SD. He holds degrees from Millikin University (BME) and the University of Illinois (MM). Previously, Bill served The Fellowship of United Methodists in Music and Worship Arts as national president and vice-president, as well as president of the Florida chapter.
The Music
Mack Wilberg

Works Performed
- Alleluia
- Be Still, My Soul
- Love Divine All Loves Excelling
John Rutter

Works Performed
- All Things Bright and Beautiful
Dan Forrest

Works Performed
- How Great Thou Art
- The Church"s One Foundation
Ēriks Ešenvalds

Works Performed
- Trinity Te Deum
Joseph Haydn

Works Performed
- The Heavens Are Telling
Ralph Vaughan Williams

Works Performed
- All People That on Earth Do Dwell
George Frideric Handel

Works Performed
- Worthy is the Lamb, from Messiah
The Musicians
The Choir - An Exciting Partnership

The Instrumentalists - An Incredible Experience
