BEGIN:VCALENDAR VERSION:2.0 BEGIN:VEVENT UID:0611B468-BE6D-41EA-BA3A-A9539BE9C370 DTSTART:20251019T150000Z DTEND:20251019T160000Z SUMMARY:St. Andrew Presents The Poetry of Psalms - FREE DESCRIPTION:Composed by Taylor Davis\, the piece was commissioned by the Te xas Master Chorale  for their 40 th anniversary and premiered in May\, clo sing out their season \nSt. Andrew Methodist Church’s Chancel Choir along with a professional orchestra will present The Poetry of Psalms \, an ori ginal 40-minute work by composer Taylor Davis that weaves together Biblica l psalms and secular poetry in a powerful musical conversation. The free c oncert will take place on Sunday\, Oct. 19\, 3-4 p.m.\, in the sanctuary o f St. Andrew\, at 5801 W. Plano\, Parkway. \nCommissioned by the Texas Mas ter Chorale (TMC) to celebrate their 40th anniversary\, the piece received its world premiere in May with TMC and now comes to St. Andrew with Davis conducting and a professional orchestra drawn from across the DFW metropl ex. \n“When TMC asked me to commission this work\, I came up with this ide a because I find many of the psalms quite poetic\, and I thought pairing a few of them with some of my favorite poems would be unique\,” said Taylor Davis\, creative director of traditional worship and music at St. Andrew. “The psalms are poetic at heart\, but I did not want to just present 45 m inutes of sacred text. I wanted to bring in a modern voice – something sec ular but still spiritual\, something that might enhance the psalms.” \nThe 40-minute piece consists of a series of musical pairings – each one match ing a psalm with a poem. \n“Almost in a call and response way\, the texts volley back and forth\,” said Davis. “For example\, the Scottish poem As the Rain Hides the Stars paints a picture of trusting what we cannot see\ , and it’s complemented by Psalm 8\, describing creation with the sun\, mo on\, and stars of night . This is perhaps one of my favorite pairings: the poem sounds like you’re watching fireflies after a summer storm\, and the psalm about creation is like a confetti cannon!” \n“In another pairing ex ample\, Emily Dickinson’s Will There Really Be a Morning? is answered when Psalm 113 declares from the rising of the sun to the going down of the sa me\, the Lord’s name is to be praised\,” he continued. “Each pairing lasts about four minutes with ten total movements inviting the listener on a jo urney through doubt\, wonder\, praise\, and gratitude.” \n“The psalms can feel sepia-toned—beautiful\, but distant\,” said Davis. “I wanted to add a little technicolor\, and these poems do that. They help us see that sac redness isn’t locked away in old texts. It’s all around us—in everyday lan guage\, in the natural world\, and in the questions we all carry.” \nThis concert is part of a broader effort by St. Andrew to offer meaningful\, a rtistically excellent programming for the wider community. From classical music lovers to curious first-time concertgoers\, The Poetry of Psalms ai ms to be both accessible and profound. \n“At St. Andrew\, we’re committed to creating one-of-a-kind opportunities for people to experience beauty a nd transcendence through music\,” said Davis. “Concerts like this offer ex ceptional music people can't find outside the Dallas Arts District.” \nMor e than just a concert\, The Poetry of Psalms is the centerpiece of St. And rew’s fall music programming – designed to connect with younger audiences\ , particularly high school and college music students in the DFW area. It also sets the stage for the Chancel Choir to take the concert to Carnegie Hall for an appearance in June 2026. \n“St. Andrew’s Music Ministry offer ings go beyond performance – they invite listeners into spiritual depth\, communal reflection\, and musical experiences that are transforming\,” ad ded Davis. “Through creative programming and outreach\, we aim to connect people of all ages with the church through art. Join us on Sept. 28 for a transcendent musical experience – where sacred meets secular and traditio n meets innovation.” \n# # # \n St. Andrew Methodist Church \, founded in 1986\, is located on 21.2 acres in Plano\, Texas\, and has more than 7\,0 00 members. The church hosts over 2\,000 people each weekend for worship s ervices in both a traditional style with the classic pipe organ and a cont emporary style with an LED center screen and lighting technology. St. Andr ew extends an open invitation for all to be a part of a community ready to embrace faith in Christ that is real\, practical\, and life changing. Man y opportunities are provided to gather on campus and serve locally\, regio nally\, and globally. Through Invite Ministries\, St. Andrew’s publishing house\, and Beacon of Light\, a mental health ministry\, St. Andrew offer s innovative ways to reach Christians within its congregation and out in t he community. The new 300-seat Hasley Chapel provides worship and other ga thering opportunities in a scenic and more intimate setting. In 2022 St. A ndrew became an independent Methodist Church seeking to live more like Jes us every day and to learn in deeper ways what it means to follow His teach ings\, live in community\, and serve the world. 5801 W. Plano Parkway\, Pl ano\, Texas 75093. Visit  www.standrewmethodist.org \; call (972)380-8001. \nSt. Andrew Methodist Church\n5801 W. Plano Parkway\nPlano\, TX 75093 Uni ted States\n LOCATION:5801 W. Plano Parkway\, Plano\, TX 75093 URL:http://plano.bubblelife.com/community/st_andrew_united_methodist_church seven_loaves_community/library/35573500/key/3511716311/St._Andrew_Presents _The_Poetry_of_Psalms_-_FREE CREATED:20250903T151043Z LAST-MODIFIED:20250903T151043Z DTSTAMP:20260526T025257Z CLASS:PUBLIC STATUS:CONFIRMED TRANSP:TRANSPARENT SEQUENCE:1 END:VEVENT END:VCALENDAR