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Sunday, September 29 - 5:00 pmChoral Evensong for the Feast of All Angels

Saint Paul’s intergenerational choir of youth and adults will kick off the 2013-2014 season of Choral Evensong with a celebration of the Feast of All Angels. Sung at the close of day in Cathedrals and churches throughout the world, Evensong is derived from the ancient offices of Vespers and Compline. Consisting of hymns, choral music, and readings, it is an opportunity for rest and

meditation before the start of a busy week. Music by Howells, Noble, Sanders, and Parker. A reception will follow in the parish hall. All are welcome.

Friday, October 4 - 7:30 pmFive Fridays I: Music for Harp and Saxophone

Astral Artists Jonathan Wintringham (saxophone) and Caroline Cole (harp) will join to present a unique concert that will kick off this year’s Five Fridays series. All proceeds benefit the Interfaith Hospitality Network of Northwest Philadelphia and

Face to Face Germantown. All concerts are held in the Saint Paul’s sanctuary and are followed by a wine and cheese reception. Come enjoy yourself while supporting good work in your local community. Tickets and more information: www.fivefridays.org

Friday, October 18 - 7:30 pmAnn Stookey Memorial Organ Recital

Acclaimed organist Christopher Jennings will play an imaginative program including a transcription of the Storm King Symphony on Saint Paul’s historic Aeolian-Skinner Organ. Mr. Jennings is the Associate Organist at Saint James Church, Madison Avenue, NYC. Freewill offering to support the Ann Stookey Fund for Music at Saint Paul’s Church.

Sunday, October 20 - 5:00 pmChoral EvensongSung by the Trebles, Choral Scholars & Adult Choir, featuring Mendelssohn’s Hear my Prayer cantata, and music by Richard Ayleward and Herbert Brewer. Organist Christopher Jennings will accompany the choir for this service.

Friday, November 1 - 7:30 pmFive Fridays II: The Laughing Bird QuartetComprised of four singers from the Philadelphia area, each also an active solo, chamber, and choral artist, The Laughing Bird is Philadelphia’s premiere Early Music vocal quartet. Tickets and more information: www.fivefridays.org

Sunday, November 17 - 5:00 pmChoral EvensongSaint Paul’s Adult Choir will offer music of Grayston Ives, James MacMillan and William Mathias. A reception will follow in the parish hall. All are welcome.

Sunday, December 22 - 5:00 pmLessons and Carols for Christmas

Saint Paul’s Choirs will offer choral anthems and favorite Christmas carols interspersed with readings that tell of God’s plan for our salvation in Jesus’ birth. This service is a Chestnut Hill tradition, and one of our most popular events. Early seating advised. Freewill offering to support choral music at Saint Paul’s.

Tuesday, December 24 - 10:00 pmChoral Eucharist for Christmas EveCome and join Saint Paul’s in its festal service of worship on Christmas Eve. An extended Candlelit prelude featuring choir and favorite carols begins at 9:40 p.m. Music offered will include works by John Tavener, Leo Nestor, George Malcolm, and Paul Halley.

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2013 - 2014 SeasonSunday, January 26 - 5:00 pmAnn Stookey Memorial Organ Recital

Saint Paul’s Director of Music Zach Hemenway will present a program of organ works that showcase the unique qualities of Saint Paul’s historic pipe organ. Freewill offering to support the Ann Stookey Fund for Music at Saint Paul’s Church.

Sunday, February 9 - 5:00 pmChoral EvensongSung by the Trebles, Choral Scholars & Adult Choir, featuring music by Herbert Howells, Martin Neary, and Stephen Paulus. The

choir will begin the candlelit service by singing Paulus’ haunting Pilgrim’s Hymn around Saint Paul’s newly commissioned labyrinth. A reception will follow in the parish hall.

Friday, February 21 - 7:30 pmFive Fridays III: Music for Guitar and Flute

Jordan Dodson (guitar) will join Julietta Curenton (flute) for an evening of music on Saint Paul’s labyrinth. Both musicians are represented by Astral Artists, an agency known for its innovative and fresh programming! Tickets: www.fivefridays.org

Sunday, March 9 - 5:00 pmChoral EvensongSaint Paul’s Schola will join with a continuo ensemble to present the music of Purcell, Mundy, and Tomkins. A reception will follow in the parish hall.

Friday, March 28 - 7:30 pmFive Fridays IV: One Piano, Four HandsThe Varshavski-Shapiro piano duo will present a candlelight concert on Saint Paul’s 100 year old Steinway piano. Ms. Varshavski and Ms. Shapiro are respresented by Astral Artists. Tickets and more information: www.fivefridays.org

Sunday, April 13- 5:00 pmChoral Meditations on the Passion of ChristThis service of choral music, hymns and readings has quickly become a Saint Paul’s tradition. Join Saint Paul’s Adult Choir in a moving service that will help you begin Holy Week in a deeply prayerful spirit. Music of Allegri, Wadsworth, Lotti, Lassus, Gawthrop, Friedell and Rutter. Freewill offering to support choral music at Saint Paul’s.

Friday, March 28 - 7:30 pmFive Fridays V: The Jasper Quaret with Clarinet

The Jasper String Quartet opened Five Fridays’ series in 2011 to critical acclaim. Come celebrate their return to Saint Paul’s as they are joined by Benito Meza, Clarinet. Artists are represented by Astral Artists. Tickets and more info: www.fivefridays.org

Sunday, May 4 - 10:30 am & 5:00 pmAnnual Three Choirs FestivalThe Choirs of Saint Paul’s, Church of the Redeemer, Bethesda, MD and Christ Church, Alexandria, VA will join forces once again. This year, the services will be recorded professionally, including the hymns. Come participate by lending your voice to the congregation. You can of course just listen too. Not to be missed! A reception will follow in the parish hall.

All Evensongs and organ recitals are free and open to the public, though a free-will offering is greatly appreciated. Music at Saint Paul’s is made possible by the generous support of Saint Paul’s Parish and the Ann Stookey Fund for Music at Saint Paul’s. Further information on Saint Paul’s choirs and all music events may be found at www.stpaulschestnuthill.org/music or by calling the parish office at 215-242-2055.

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