Pioneer Lutheran Church, Deep River, Washington, July 29, 2004
A Musical Offering
in tribute to Selma Wirkkala
For Her Work, Guidance, and Love
7:00 p.m. at the Pioneer Lutheran Church in Deep River.
Some Sacred Songs
No applause, please. Observe this time for memories, spirituality, & worship.
Medley of Hymns Saari Family Musicians
Oi, Kuinka Ihana / Luokse Jeesuksen Eksynyt arranged and performed by Rebecca Wirkkala
Everyday Faith by Gail Heppner
From Mother's Finnish Hymnal Songs that may have been employed in this space, In times past, as arranged and performed by Rebecca Wirkkala
Psalm Sixty-three composed by Gail Heppner, Gail and Natalie Heppner performing
From Our Mixed Cultural Heritage
Partita in A minor for Flute Solo, by J.S. Bach (1685–1750)
Allemande
Corrente
Sarabande
Bourree Anglaise
Far Away Homeland by Wilho Saari
Songs My Mother Taught Me: A Medley arranged by Rebecca Wirkkala
Simple Gifts, by Joseph Brackett, Jr., and the Shepherd Boy Song, text by John Bunyon, music by Gail Heppner
Finnish Folk Songs Saari Family Musicians
Sonata for Flute Solo, Op. 118 (1967) by Alan Hovhaness (1911–2000)
Andante
Allegro
Adagio
Variations on
Crying Flute— 1995 by Herbert Lindholm, on a theme from
Kansansävelmiä huilulleby Oskar Merikanto, op. 52/4
May Adair, kantele Karen Nelson, kantele Wilho Saari, kantele Gail Heppner, voice Natalie Heppner, voice & guitar Timothy Virkkala, steeple bell Beth Ardeuser, drum Rebecca Wirkkala, flute