SEQUIM — Two separate albums recently released by area artists will be celebrated Sunday during a release party at Trinity United Methodist Church, 100 N. Blake Ave.
The release party — featuring an afternoon of music and sharing will be from 3 p.m. to 4 p.m. It is a free event and CD’s will be available for purchase.
The albums are “At Heaven’s Doorstep,” by Marlene Moore and, “Be Still My Soul,” by Mike McBride.
Moore’s music is classical — all played on the cello — while McBride’s works are religious and played on the trombone, the artists said.
“Be Still My Soul” — recorded at Jeremy Cays Productions of Sequim — is a collection of eight sacred hymns and songs “set to beautiful instrumental arrangements that feature Mike’s trombone soloing,” said Michael Rivers, the album’s executive producer.
“The background music ranges from delicate piano accompaniment to sweeping orchestral arrangements and is sure to please fans of sacred, instrumental and orchestral music.”
Moore
Moore began her music studies at the age of 3 and trained as a cellist at Walla Walla University and Washington State University.
She has been the co-principal cellist of the Port Angeles Symphony Orchestra for three years and the Port Angeles Symphony Chamber Orchestra for nine years.
An active chamber musician, Moore is a founding member of Deka Piano Trio and is a recording artist frequently called upon as a backup cellist for other artists’ albums, event organizers said.
McBride
McBride is a board certified psychologist who has practiced for 31 years on the North Olympic Peninsula.
He also is an ordained minister and has taught as an adjunct professor for Western Washington University and Fuller Theological Seminary.
His avocational career in music began at the age of 8.
Throughout his life, he has played trombone and baritone in numerous bands, orchestras and symphonies. He has been a member of the Sequim City Band and performed 12 years with Stardust Big Band.
He also has performed as a soloist for community concerts, churches and been a member of several brass ensembles and trombone quintets.
He currently sings and plays trombone in the Peninsula Men’s Gospel Singers.
