November 14 2025

Dear Singers:


Dave Kistner's memorial service will be next Saturday, Nov 22, at Willow Grove United Methodist Church. 34 N. York Rd, Willow Grove, PA  19090

Many of you have already asked if we could sing, and the family would love it if we would. 

I WILL CONSIDER IT A PERSONAL GIFT TO ME IF YOU ALL WOULD, INDEED, JOIN ME IN SINGING AT HIS SERVICE. 
Dave was an integral part of Philomusica for many years, doing many tasks behind the scenes and without fanfare.  He loved Philo.  At the end of August, sick as he was, he spent over 2 hours sorting music at our library storage facility. 

We'll meet at the church at 9 AM to warm up and run the music before the 10 AM service.  AND, we'll rehearse on Monday night if you all agree to sing on Saturday. 

The family has requested Battle Hymn of the Republic.  I'm desperately looking now for a copy of the Wilhousky arrangement.   That's right, Dave, was a BIG Civil War historian.  I hope the Philo men who visited Gettysburg today lifted a glass in his honor.

We'll also sing Mozart, Ave Verum Corpus and/or one other.  

PLEASE LET ME KNOW IMMEDIATELY.  Thanks.
Gayle

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