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Old Pine Street Presbyterian Church - Philadelphia, Pennsylvania
Visitors are welcome at Old Pine services and even expected! Most newcomers to Old Pine are struck by the warmth of the service and the friendliness of the people. One recent visitor from Scotland commented, "You are such an impressive church in every way as all churches should be, with such a wonderful atmosphere of love and fun." As we like to say, "There are no strangers at Old Pine. Only people whose names we don't yet know."
Music has always been an integral part of our worship, even more so since the first organ was introduced at Old Pine in the mid nineteenth century. Old Pine's most famous music director was Louis Redner, who is the composer of the Christmas carol, "O Little Town of Bethlehem." During the summer of 1998 an historic J. W. Steere Pipe Organ was installed. We have been truly blessed to have this wonderful instrument to lead the congregational song, and accompany the choir.
Tom Faracco, Old Pine's Director of Music, joined the staff of Old Pine in May 2001. Tom bring more than 30 years of experience in the field of church music. He has served as Director of Music in a wide variety of churches. Born in New York City, Tom attended Westminster Choir College and Indiana University, holding degrees in church music, organ and voice performance. Since 1983, he has been on the voice faculty at Westminster and currently chairs the Voice Department.
The choir of Old Pine leads the music in worship from September through May. The ensemble consists of twenty gifted volunteers and professional section leaders. Its repertoire ranges from Gregorian chant to the ostinatos of Taizé, renaissance polyphony to large scale oratorios. On major festivals, instrumentalists from the Curtis Institute and other leading conservatories join the forces of the choir.
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412 Pine Street
Philadelphia, Pennsylvania 19106
Phone: 215-925-8051
