Name: IPC Choir of Alabama in Concert, Église Saint-Laurent, Lausanne
Start: 2026-06-02T19:00:00+02:00
End: 2026-06-02T20:00:00+02:00
Location: Église Saint-Laurent

IPC Choir of Alabama in Concert, Église Saint-Laurent, Lausanne

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Join the IPC Choir of Alabama for free concert of unforgettable gospel music at Église Saint-Laurent!

Église Saint-Laurent

IPC Birmingham BiographyIndependent Presbyterian Church in Birmingham, Alabama USA was founded in 1915 with an intention to establish a church dedicated to the Glory of God through two primary avenues: the cultivation of beauty and service to mankind. In Birmingham’s early years Independent Presbyterian fulfilled many social service roles subsequently assumed by public agencies, and the church today maintains ties to these programs as well as administering its own extensive service ministries. The Music and Fine Arts Department hosts an annual Religious Arts Festival that showcases musicians, artists, and speakers from around the world. The November Organ Recital Series is one of the oldest series of this kind in the country. Although not by definition a professional group, the Independent Presbyterian Church Choir strives to maintain professional attitudes and high musical standards. The repertoire consists of over 750 anthems and 50 major choral works. The members perform concerts with orchestra twice yearly and sing the Service of Evensong for a variety of seasons. In 1977, the choir took its first tour to The Netherlands, England, and Scotland. A second tour in 1981 included Belgium, Switzerland, France and Germany. The Dutch Immigration Society invited the choir to represent the U.S.A. in celebration of the Bicentennial of good relations between the two countries in 1982 by performing in many cities of Holland. In 1987 the choir returned to England and Scotland to sing in some of the most beautiful cathedrals and churches there. In 1990, the choir visited the most famous music centers of Austria and Germany. A tour to France in 1996 featured performances in Notre Dame and Chartres Cathedral. In 2004, the choir sang a one-week residency at St. Mary’s Episcopal Cathedral in Edinburgh, Scotland, and in 2006 to Italy, singing in churches and basilicas in Florence, Assisi and St. Peter’s Rome. In 2015 they went to Spain singing in Barcelona and Sevilla, and to Paris in 2022. The choir is well represented on recordings with thirteen releases since 1965, most recently in 2016, and is frequently featured on the nationally broadcast radio program With Heart and Voice. Dr. Jeff McLellandDirector of Music &amp; Fine Arts, Independent Presbyterian Church - Birmingham, AlabamaDr. Jeff McLelland serves as Director of Music &amp; Fine Arts at Independent Presbyterian Church, a role he has held since 2000. He leads one of the Southeast’s most respected church music programs, overseeing choral ensembles, the November Organ Recital Series, the Religious Arts Festival, and a wide range of liturgical and community performances.A native of Hattiesburg, Mississippi, Dr. McLelland holds degrees in organ performance from The University of Southern Mississippi and the Eastman School of Music, and earned his Doctor of Musical Arts in Organ Performance from The University of Alabama. His principal teachers included Paul Andersen, Russell Saunders, and Warren Hutton.Dr. McLelland is an active performer with an international profile. He has presented recitals throughout the United States and Europe, including the honor of performing on the famed grand organ at Notre Dame Cathedral—one of the most storied and prestigious instruments in the world. His touring work with the IPC Choir has brought performances to Scotland, Italy, Spain, Austria, and the Czech Republic.In addition to his work at IPC, he serves as Music Director at Temple Emanu-El in Birmingham and remains active in the American Guild of Organists, where he has contributed as a recitalist, clinician, and leader.Known for his artistry, deep musical knowledge, and commitment to excellence in sacred music, Dr. McLelland continues to shape the musical life of Birmingham and inspire both congregations and audiences through his work.

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