Tuesday, July 3, 2012

Patrick D. McCoy honored for his tenure as Minister of Music at Takoma Park Baptist Church



[Coalition for African Americans in the Performing Arts recognized McCoy]

Sunday, July 1, 2012 was the last service of Patrick D. McCoy in the role of Minister of Music at Washington, D. C.'s Takoma Park Baptist Church. 
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PRLog (Press Release) - Jul 03, 2012
Patrick D. McCoy bid a fond farewell to the members of Takoma Park Baptist Church as he played his final service at the Washington, D. C. church.  Shortly after finishing the Master of Church Music at Shenandoah Conservatory in Winchester, Virginia, McCoy accepted the position at Takoma Park Baptist Church where for the past six years he has led the choirs and congregation in song.  McCoy presided at the organ for one last time as he accompanied the choir in several hymns, including "Guide Me O, Thou Great Jehovah" and the rousing favorite, "He's Done So Much For Me."

Terri Allen and Pamela Simonson of the national arts advocacy organization, Coalition of African Americans in the Performing Arts presented McCoy an award of recognition during the service for his work at Takoma and his work as a music journalist. Notably present was Wayne Brown, Director of Opera for the National Endowment of the Arts.

"Sunday was truly one of the most memorable days of my life. The show of appreciation from the Takoma Park church family made my last service very special." McCoy said.

Guest soloist Monique Steele Griffiths set the tone with her stirring rendering of "Great is Thy Faithfulness" and Terrence Bradford Tarver brought a sacred reverence to Malotte's "The Lord's Prayer."

Listen to Patrick D. McCoy accompany Monique Steele Griffiths during the service.

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