Moses Hogan, one of America's
most gifted pianists, conductors, and arrangers,
presented a program at First Presbyterian
Church of Wheaton on Saturday, September
7, 2002, attended by about 90 people from
the First Presbyterian Churches of Wheaton
and Glen Ellyn, Illinois, and various other
music professionals, coordinated by Jean
Spyksma. This all-day choir retreat included
a continental breakfast in the church rotunda,
a box lunch in Stewart Hall, and concluded
with a catered picnic at the Spyksmas' home.
On Tuesday, February 11, 2003, Moses Hogan
died at St. Elizabeth's Nursing Home, Harvey,
Louisiana. He had suffered a massive stroke
on October 14, 2002, and a brain tumor was
found. The prayers and support received
were a great source of strength for Moses
and his family and friends. If you would
like to send his mother, Gloria, a care
card or note, please drop it in the offering
plate or in the church office, and we’ll
forward it. You may also send Care Cards
from our website anytime - just click on
care
card, type in the information, and then
click on send.
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| In the world of 20th and
21st century choral arrangers,
the name of Moses Hogan belongs
right at the top of the list.
Moses George Hogan, born in
New Orleans, Louisiana, was
a graduate of the New Orleans
Center for Creative Arts (NOCCA)
and Oberlin Conservatory of
Music in Ohio. He also studied
at New York’s Juilliard
School of Music and Louisiana
State University in Baton Rouge.
He had over 70 published works,
and his arrangements have become
staples in the repertoires of
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His contemporary choral settings
of spirituals and other works have
been praised by musicians and musical
organizations across America. Audiences
have responded with standing ovations
upon hearing these unique and sensitive
arrangements.
Moses
Hogan also joined us in worship on
Sunday morning, September 8, conducting
our choir in his arrangements of "This
Little Light of Mine," "Good
News, The Chariot's Comin',"
"Steal Away," "Walk
Together, Children," and "Abide
with Me."
Additional information about Moses
Hogan, the Moses Hogan Singers, his
recordings, and his arrangements is
available on his website at http://www.moseshogan.com.
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