At St. Paul’s we are richly blessed by the talents of our nationally and internationally renowned musicians, who foster a culture of integration of musical excellence and the spiritual life. We schedule a number of musical offerings throughout the year in addition the music of our worship services. It is our hope that these programs will enhance and expand St. Paul’s as a center for spiritual discovery through music.
Upcoming Musical Events
(All are free and open to the public.)
Check back frequently as we are always adding musical programs to our schedule!
Sunday, June 2, 5 p.m.
Jazz Vespers
Paul Ferguson will lead a jazz ensemble, joined by soprano Sandy Simon. Worship will follow the traditional shape of our Evening Prayer service, heard in a new way with jazz settings of the Magnificat (Song of Mary) and Nunc dimittis (Song of Simeon), together with some favorite hymns and a jazz anthem or two. A gala reception will follow in Tucker Hall. Al lare welcome!
Sunday, June 9, 3 p.m.
Organ Recital in memory of Samuel Henes
Karel Paukert, organ
Works by J.S. Bach, P. Hindemith and G. Verschraegen
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Children's Choir information:
St. Catherine Choir
For: Girls and boys in grades one and two
Rehearses: Thursdays 4:30-5:00
Sings: 4th Sunday of each month at 9:00 service
St. David Choir
For: Boys in grades three through voice change
Rehearses: Thursdays 5:00-6:30 (with St. Cecilia Choir)
Sings: 2nd and 4th Sundays of each month at 9:00 service
St. Cecilia Choir
For: Girls in grades three through six
Rehearses: Thursdays 5:00-6:30 (with St. David Choir)
Sings: 2nd and 4th Sundays of each month at 9:00 service
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St. Paul's Youth Choir
For: Boys - voice change through grade 12
Girls - grades 7-12
Rehearses: Each Sunday from 11:15-12:15 in Choir Room
Sings: 1st and 3rd Sundays of each month at 9:00 service
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About Evensong
Since the late middle ages “evensong” has been the popular name for vespers, one of the eight daily offices still observed in monastic communities. The Anglican “Evening Prayer” service appeared in the first Book of Common Prayer in 1549 and is found on page 61 of our current BCP. When this prayer service is sung instead of said, it is called “Evensong.” The chants used in the service have their roots in ancient Hebrew rites.
Many composers throughout the centuries have written choral music for Evening Prayer texts, most particularly the "Magnificat" ("The Song of Mary") and "Nunc Dimittis" ("The Song of Simeon"). These inspired settings form a rich heritage of music rarely heard outside the service of Choral Evensong.
About Advent Lessons & Carols
A gem of the Anglican choral tradition, this service leads us into the season of light and expectation, featuring readings for Advent and anthems by the Senior, Children’s, Youth and Handbell Choirs of St. Paul’s Church. A handbell prelude begins at 4:30 p.m. Lessons and Carols begin at 5 p.m.
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