First Presbyterian Church of Wilkes-Barre in cooperation with the Pennsylvania Northeast Chapter, American Guild of Organists, will present “Celebrate America: Music for Independence Day” on Sunday, July 2 at 3:00 p.m. in the church’s sanctuary, located at 97 South Franklin Street, Wilkes-Barre.

The program will feature organ music performed by Canon Mark Laubach in addition to readings, hymns, and a combined choir under the direction of John Vaida and accompanied by Carl Ruck. Repertoire includes Mack Wilberg’s stirring “Anthem of Peace,” John Rutter’s arrangement of the “Battle Hymn of the Republic,” and Gwyneth Walker’s setting of the classic American folk hymn, “How Can I Keep from Singing?”.

The concert is free and open to the public. For more information, please call the church office at 570-824-2478 or email us.