Musical Offerings and Events

 

Choral Evensong

A centuries-old service that blends prayers and Psalms with choral singing. All are welcome to attend Evensong whatever their religion or background. You are invited to participate through your presence, listening to the words and music. Evensong is a service that provides a time for stillness and calm and solace in the prayers and readings at the end of the day.

All Evensong services are at 5:00 pm, with an organ prelude at 4:45 pm.
A freewill offering is taken. A reception follows in Harvard Hall.
The organist is Dwight Thomas, Canon for Music and Precentor.

Join Us… September 28th

at 5:00 pm, organ prelude at 4:45 pm

Our September Evensong falls on the Eve of Saint Michael and All Angels, so music will focus on angels, starting with Craig Phillips’ organ piece, “Archangel Suite.” The opening hymn “Ye Holy Angels Bright” and Stanford’s “And I saw another angel” for the anthem continue with the theme. A wine and cheese reception to follow.

This ancient service of evening prayer is sung almost entirely by the choir, filling the space with scripture, poetry, and music as day turns into night. Evensong offers a peaceful hour to sit, listen, and let your soul be renewed in God’s presence.

What is Phillip's Archangel Suite?

It's a large-scale organ composition written in honor of four archangels: Michael, Raphael, Gabriel, and Uriel.

Each movement is a musical portrait:

  • Michael — majestic and powerful, often described with martial strength and brilliance.

  • Raphael — associated with healing, expressed in music that is lyrical and flowing.

  • Gabriel — the messenger, often depicted with bright, fanfare-like motifs.

  • Uriel — sometimes linked with wisdom and light, reflected in radiant, shimmering textures.

Phillips, a contemporary American composer and church musician, often writes for liturgical settings. The Archangel Suite has become a favorite in cathedral and concert settings for its combination of grandeur, spiritual depth, and rich harmonic color.

Music and Arts at the Cathedral

Hymn Festival

Sunday, October 5 | 5:00 p.m.

Join the Cathedral Choir in singing some of the great hymns of the church extolling the saintly life of Francis of Assisi. There will be a litany for creation care and you’ll also hear some of the stories and history behind the three hymns in our hymnal attributed to St. Francis.The singing will be followed by a festive reception with hors d’oeuvres and wine.

This is a fund raiser to support the ministry of Resurrection House. A wine and cheese reception to follow. For more information, visit spcathedral.org/music-events. 

Your Cathedral Choir has been very hard at work! Over the last several weeks the choir has rehearsal virtually and is pleased to bring you this Easter hymn in virtual-choir style.

Many thanks to Dwight Thomas, Director of Music and Organist, and especially to Tim Snyder for walking the group through this process and putting together such a beautiful video.

Joy to the Heart, John Bennett and K. Scott Key

Choir: Beth Snyder, John Di Pietro, Andi Gorton, Cathy Kleckner, Maggie Mardirosian, Jack Clark, Tim Snyder, Elaine New, Bradley Davis, Phillip Dvoracsek, Tim Staney, Betsy Reynolds, Jordan Campbell, Jessica Dvoracsek, Dwight Thomas, Dayle Peck, Rim Karnavicius