TOPIC:- Pentecost
Pentecost commemorates the descending of the Holy Spirit upon the Apostles fifty days after the The Resurrection of Christ. The celebration falls on Whitsunday -- thought to be so called because of the white garments worn by those that were baptized on that day. Whitsunday is a Christian Feast dating back to the first Century -- it is celebrated throughout the Christian world but with some significant denominational and geographical differences. For instance (and of particular importance to the music composition by Kerry R.Sott (see below)), in France Trumpets are sounded during the service to symbolize the "mighty wind" that accompanied the descent of the Holy Spirit. The vestment color is determined as red to symbolize the love of the Holy Spirit. In Italy, therefore, rose petals are scattered from the church ceilings, In Russia they carry flowers and in England special ales called Whitsun Ales were specially brewed to commemorate (and celebrate) the Feast. Even today Whitsun is considered a national holiday as well as the celebration of Pentecost, although the religious implication has somewhat dimmed.
Religous motives feature significantly throughout Kerry R. Scott's compositions and writings. With particular regard to Pentecost Mr. Scott wrote "A Prelude for Pentecost Sunday" This was first performed at St. Stephen's Church, Ridgefield Ct. on June 3rd. 1979.
For further information concerning Kerry R. Scott's music compositions and "A Prelude for Pentecost Sunday" use the links below:-
A Prelude for Pentecost Sunday
The Roman Catholic Mass/Vernacular Mass
The Votive Mass
A complete listing of the parts of the Mass
Mass 2100 - original performance edition.
Orchestral Suite from Mass 2100 and Mass 2100 original performance edition.
Trinity.
Follow the following links for more information about the topic and navigate the:-
ScottOpus Productions Website
Further information on Kerry R. Scott's life and Compositions
A listing/portfolio of the music compositions of Kerry R. Scott
Further Information on The Tudor Rose School of Music
Further information on the Music CD -- Bubble and Squeak
Further information on the Music CD -- Rattle and Rhyme
Further information on the Music CD -- Beyond the Virtual Creation
Further information on the Music CD -- Brandy Butter, Brass and Bells
Further information on the Music CD -- The Old, The New, and an Eclectic Medley
Further information on the Music CD -- Smphony No. ! -- Soundscapes of a Forgotten Britian
Further information on the live recording of the first performance of Mass 2100
Further information on compositional and composition commissions.
Further information on the stories and writings of Kerry R. Scott.