New Summer Class Open to the Public

 PA. Poetry and Music: A Lecture/Performance of Vaughan Williams’ Hymns and Songs

Mon. 1:00 to 3:00 - July 6 (one day only). Learn about the unlikely artistic pairing of English composer Ralph Vaughan Williams (1872-1958) with Anglican priest and poet George Herbert (1593-1633).  All are invited to sing original melodies and folksongs from his arrangements for The English Hymnal of 1906 (which he edited). Mike Liberman will speak about George Herbert; David Learn, tenor and Joan Stiles, pianist, will perform Vaughan Williams’ Five Mystical Songs, a setting of Herbert's poetry. 

Note added 4/23/2026: This event will be held at the East Stroudsburg Presbyterian Church, 55 Smith St., East Stroudsburg, PA in the Church Sanctuary on the first floor of the church.

David Learn has sung in many area choirs and is interested in how music and religion work together.

Michael Liberman is an East Stroudsburg University emeritus professor of English. George Herbert is one of his favorite poets.

Pianist/Composer Joan Stiles has taught at Manhattan School of Music for over 35 years. She has the rare distinction of teaching in both the classical and jazz divisions.

If interested in this new offering, just put in another registration for "PA". If you are not a TOALC member, call the TOALC office at 570-422-7810 to register at no charge.