Choral Services at the Cathedral of St. Philip

This service of Choral Evensong, sung by the Cathedral Schola, observes the Feast of St. Anselm. The officiant and preacher is the Rev. Canon Lauren Holder. Choral repertoire includes: Robert Lehman (b. 1960), Preces & Responses in A flatCharles Villiers Stanford 1852-1924) in CGabriel Jackson (b. 1962), A Prayer of King Henry VIBob Chilcott (b. 1955), Now the green blade riseth

 This service of Choral Evensong, sung by the Cathedral Schola, observes the Third Sunday of Easter. The officiant and preacher is the Very Rev. Sam Candler. Choral repertoire includes:  Stephen Caracciolo (b. 1926), Preces & ResponsesHerbert Howells (1892-1983), Winchester ServiceCecilia McDowall (b. 1951), I know that my Redeemer livethJean Lhéritier (c. 1480-c. 1552), Surrexit Pastor Bonus

 This service of Choral Evensong, sung by the Cathedral Schola, observes the Second Sunday of Easter. The officiant and preacher is the Rev. Salmoon Bashir. Choral repertoire includes:  Philip Radcliffe (1905-1986), Preces & ResponsesHerbert Brewer (1865-1928) in DRichard Webster (b. 1952), These things did Thomas count as realHoward Helvey (b. 1968), Awake, arise!

One of the most moving choral services of the year, this meditation employs lessons & carols, spirituals, anthems, motets, and congregational hymns to illuminate the Passion of Christ, which is retold using biblical narratives from Mark, Matthew, and John, sung to some of the most ancient plainchant known to the Church.The service is sung by the Cathedral Schola, and the officiant is the Rev. Canon Cathy Zappa. Choral repertoire includes:“Ah, holy Jesus, how hast thou offended” Herzliebster JesuJohn Jacob Niles (1892-1980), arr. John Rutter (b. 1945), I wonder as I wander“A stable lamp is lighted” AndújarTrond Kverno (b. 1945), Corpus Christi CarolSpiritual, arr. Dale Adelmann, Sometimes I feel like a motherless child & Nobody knows the trouble I’ve seen“To mock your reign, O dearest Lord” Tallis’ Third TuneFrancis Poulenc (1899-1963), Vinea mea electaRichard Lloyd (1933-2021), The Ballad of the Judas TreeKenneth Miller, “Beneath the cross of Jesus” Sewanee ScholaSpiritual, Were you there when they crucified my LordAntonio Lotti (1667-1740), Crucifixus à 8

 This service of Choral Evensong, sung by the Cathedral Choir, observes the Fourth Sunday in Lent. The officiant and preacher is the Rev. Canon George Maxwell. Choral repertoire includes:  Paul Halley (b. 1952), Preces & ResponsesFrancis Jackson (1917-2022) in GEdward Bairstow (1872-1946), Lord, thou hast been our refugeJosef Rheinberger (1839-1901), Abendlied, Op.69, No.3 [recording abbreviated due to technical issue]

 This service of Choral Evensong, sung by the Cathedral Schola, observes the Third Sunday in Lent. The officiant and preacher is the Rev. Dr. Thee Smith. Choral repertoire includes:  Paul Halley (b. 1952), Preces & ResponsesArthur Wills (1926-2020), Magnificat & Nunc dimittis on Plainsong ThemesEleanor Daley (b. 1955), Hymn to GodOwain Park (b. 1993), Holy is the true light

This service of Choral Evensong, sung by the Cathedral Schola, observes the Second Sunday in Lent. The officiant and preacher is the Rev. Dr. Thee Smith. Choral repertoire includes: Thomas Tomkins (1572-1656), Preces & ResponsesThomas Tomkins (1572-1656), First ServiceThomas Tomkins (1572-1656), Almighty God, the fountain of all wisdomWilliam Byrd (c. 1540-1623), Miserere mei, Deus

This service of Choral Evensong, sung by the Cathedral Schola, observes the First Sunday in Lent. The officiant and preacher is the Rev. Canon George Maxwell. Choral repertoire includes: Thomas Tomkins (1572-1656), Preces & ResponsesChristopher Tye (c. 1505-c. 1572) in G minorWilliam Byrd (c. 1540-1623), Ne irascarisWilliam Byrd (c. 1540-1623), Emendemus in melius

This service of Choral Evensong, sung by the Cathedral Schola, observes the Last Sunday after the Epiphany. The officiant and preacher is the Rev. Canon George Maxwell. Choral repertoire includes: Margaret Burk (b. 1990), Preces & ResponsesAlexander L’Estrange (b. 1974), New College ServiceFrank Boles (b. 1955), Christ upon the mountain peakPeter Philips (c. 1560-1628), In splendenti nube

This Candlemas Procession and Choral Eucharist, sung by the Cathedral Schola, observes the Feast of the Presentation of Our Lord. The celebrant and preacher is the Rev. Canon Julia Mitchener. Choral repertoire includes: Thomas Tallis (c. 1505-1585), Nunc Dimittis, Short ServiceGiovanni Pierluigi da Palestrina (c. 1525-1594), Missa BrevisJohannes Eccard (1553-1611), When to the temple Mary went

This service of Choral Evensong, sung by the Cathedral Choir, observes the Feast of Andrei Rublev. The officiant and preacher is the Rev. Canon Cathy Zappa. Choral repertoire includes: Richard Shephard (1949-2021), Preces & ResponsesJoel Martinson (b. 1960), Transfiguration ServiceCraig Phillips (b. 1961), Hymn to the TrinityCharles Wood (1866-1926), Hail, gladdening Light

This service of Choral Evensong, sung by the Cathedral Schola, observes the Week of Prayer for Christian Unity. The officiant and preacher is the Rev. Salmoon Bashir. Choral repertoire includes: Richard Shephard  (1949-2021), Preces & ResponsesAlec Roth (b. 1948), Hatfield ServiceMalcolm Boyle (1902-1976), Thou, O God, art praised in SionEleanor Daley (b. 1955), Open thou mine eyes

This service of Choral Evensong, sung by the Cathedral Schola, observes the Feast of Martin Luther King, Jr.. The officiant and preacher is the Rev. Canon Julia Mitchener. Choral repertoire includes: Joel Martinson (b. 1960), Preces & ResponsesBryan Kelly (b. 1934) in CSpiritual, arr. Moses Hogan (1957-2003), This little light of mineSpiritual, arr. Larry L. Fleming (b. 1936), Give me Jesus

This service of Choral Evensong, sung by the Cathedral Schola, observes the Feast of the Baptism of Christ. The officiant and preacher is the Rev. Dr. Thee Smith. Choral repertoire includes: Joel Martinson ( b. 1960), Preces & ResponsesThomas Attwood Walmisley (1814-1856) in D minorDavid Hurd (b. 1950), Father in HeavenWilliam Walton (1902-1983), What cheer?

Prelude begins at 0:00. Service begins at 21:04.Modeled on the beloved carol service broadcast each Christmas Eve from King’s College, Cambridge, A Christmas Festival of Nine Lessons and Carols is our most popular choral service of the year. Ancient prophecies foretelling the coming of a Messiah and the Gospel accounts of the birth of Jesus are illumined by extra-biblical texts, anthems and Christmas carols that have inspired composers, choirs, and worshippers throughout the world and across time.The officiant is the Rev. Canon George Maxwell. Choral repertoire includes:“Once in royal David’s city” IrbyPeter Warlock, Adam lay yboundenRobert Pearsall, In dulci jubilo“Lo, how a Rose e’er blooming” Es ist ein Ros entsprungenKerensa Briggs, A tender shoot“Comfort, comfort ye my people” Psalm 42Carl Rütti, I wonder as I wanderFredrik Sixten, There is no rose of such vertuCecilia McDowall, Gaude et laetare“On this day earth shall ring” Personent hodiearr. Paul Halley, What Child is thisarr. Gerre Hancock, Come, ye loftyarr. Dale Adelmann, “Of the Father’s love begotten” Divinum mysteriumarr. Kenneth Leighton, O leave your sheeparr. David Willcocks, “God rest you merry, gentlemen” God Rest You, Merry

Prelude begins at 0:00. Service begins at 19:40.This Advent Procession with Lessons and Carols is organized around the O Antiphons – beautiful plainchant texts which invoke the Messiah to return, sung since the 8th century at Vespers on the seven evenings leading up to Christmas. The choir gradually moves into the chancel, stopping at various stations around the Cathedral nave. Each of the biblical prophecies is expanded upon by the singing of carols, anthems, and hymns which anticipate the coming of Christ, culminating in a glorious setting of the Magnificat (The Song of Mary, Luke 1:46-55) and the singing of “O come, O come, Emmanuel,” the text of which is an English translation of the very O Antiphons that the choir has sung throughout the service. The officiant is the Rev. Canon Cathy Zappa. Choral repertoire includes:The Great O AntiphonsRichard Marlow (1939-2013), Matin Responsory“Lo, he comes with clouds descending” HelmsleyFrank Ferko (b. 1950), Adam lay ybounden“Redeemer of the nations, come” Veni Redemptor gentiumCristobal de Morales (1500-1553), Veni Domine“Come, thou Redeemer of the earth” Puer nobisJan Sandström (b. 1954), Lo, how a Rose e’er blooming“Isaiah the prophet has written of old” Samanthra“The great forerunner of the morn” The Truth from abovearr. Craig Phillips (b. 1961), Gabriel’s Messagearr. Henry Walford Davies (1869-1941), The Holly & the Ivy“Ye who claim the faith of Jesus” JulionĒriks Ešenvalds (b. 1977), Magnificat (Merton College Service)Paul Mealor (b. 1975), Ave Maria“O come, O come, Emmanuel” Veni, veni Emmanuel

This service of Choral Evensong, sung by the Cathedral Schola, observes the Feast of the Reign of Christ. The officiant and preacher is the Rev. Canon Lauren Holder. Choral repertoire includes: Gerre Hancock (1934-2012), Preces & ResponsesCharles Wood (1866-1926) in E flat (No. 2)Kenneth Leighton (1929-1988), Let all the world in every corner singCarson Cooman (b. 1982), King of glory, King of peace

This service of Choral Evensong, sung by the Cathedral Schola, observes the Feast of Hilda, Abbess of Whitby. The officiant and preacher is the Rev. Dr. Thee Smith. Choral repertoire includes: Stephen Caracciolo (b. 1962), Preces & ResponsesHerbert Howells (1892-1983), Collegium RegaleJames Whitbourn ((b. 1963), Give us the wings of faithWilliam Byrd (c. 1540-1623), Laetentur coeli

This service of Choral Evensong, sung by the Cathedral Schola, observes the Feast of Martin, Bishop of Tours. The officiant and preacher is the Rev. Canon George Maxwell. Choral repertoire includes: Stephen Caracciolo (b. 1962), Preces & ResponsesHerbert Howells (1892-1983), Collegium RegaleJames Whitbourn ((b. 1963), Give us the wings of faithWilliam Byrd (c. 1540-1623), Laetentur coeli

This service of Choral Evensong, sung by the Cathedral Schola, observes the Feast of Tabitha (Dorcas) of Joppa. The officiant and preacher is the Rev. Canon Lauren Holder. Choral repertoire includes: Kenneth Leighton (1929-1988), Preces & ResponsesKenneth Leighton (1929-1988), Collegium Magdalenae OxonienseBecky McGlade (b. 1974), Come, my way, my truth, my lifeWilliam Harris (1883-1973), Holy is the true Light