Gospel Big Band Service Is Sunday

First Covenant Church, 520 Spring St., Jamestown, will host a gospel big band worship service at 10 a.m. Sunday, July 13, led by senior pastor Liz Whitney.
The 18-piece Chautauqua Swing Big Band under the direction of lead alto saxophonist John Cross will perform Shall We Gather At The River, What A Friend We Have In Jesus, Amazing Grace, Just A Closer Walk With Thee, Nobody’s Knows The Trouble I’ve Seen, When The Roll Is Called Up Yonder and Blessed Assurance. All the big band arrangements are by Nashville trombone artist Chris McDonald. Featured soloists include Drew Minton on tenor saxophone and Michelle Battaglia on trumpet.
The ensemble has performed for the past three years for Big Band Christmas programs at First Covenant Church and Hurlbut Church in Chautauqua Institution.
The IHS Dixieland Band will also provide accompaniment for the congregational hymns including This Little Light Of Mine, Down By The Riverside, Jesus Loves Me, and When The Saints Go Marching In led by vocalist, Robert Meger. Band members include Mark Alpaugh, piano; Craig Ridgway, drums; Amy Cross, bass; Doug Schutte, trombone; Brandon Caruso, trumpet and John Cross, clarinet.
The public is welcome to attend.