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Sing to the Lord Liturgical Music for Worship at The Cathedral Church of Saint John the Divine

2020

Kent Tritle, Director of Cathedral Music & Organist Raymond Nagem, Associate Music Director Bryan Zaros, Associate Choirmaster Christina Kay, Music Administrator Jie Yi, Music Administrator

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THE CATHEDRAL CHOIR This 18-voice professional choir sets the standard for music-making at the Cathedral. Its members include some of New York City’s finest choral performers, who are also accomplished soloists in their own right. The Cathedral Choir provides music for the Sunday 11 am Eucharist and 4 pm Evensong services throughout the year and also sings for other major feast days of the Christian calendar; in addition, it is the core ensemble for the Cathedral’s Great Music in a Great Space concert series. THE CATHEDRAL CHORISTERS This ensemble of 20–30 students draws from the 5th through 8th grade classes of the Cathedral School. The chorister program was founded when the Cathedral School opened its doors in 1901. These young musicians continue this proud tradition, participating in services at the Cathedral as well as exciting outside projects, including performances at Carnegie Hall and other New York landmarks. In August 2019, they traveled to the UK for residencies at St. Paul’s Cathedral and Canterbury Cathedral. THE CATHEDRAL CHORALE This auditioned volunteer choir draws members from both the local community and the greater New York City area. It meets for rehearsals on Wednesday nights from September through May. The Chorale often joins the Cathedral Choir for services and concerts throughout the year. To audition for the Cathedral Chorale, please contact Associate Choirmaster Bryan Zaros at bzaros@stjohndivine.org, or (212) 316-7410. THE CATHEDRAL SCHOLA CANTORUM The Cathedral has recently created a new choir, open to middle and high school from all areas of the local community and beyond. The Schola Cantorum rehearses once a week on Thursdays from 4–5 pm, and sings at select liturgies and concerts throughout the year. The Schola Cantorum frequently performs in collaboration with the Cathedral Choristers and other ensembles in residence. For more information and to schedule an audition, please contact Bryan Zaros, Associate Choirmaster, at bzaros@stjohndivine.org, or (212) 316-7410.

FRIENDS OF MUSIC Join the Cathedral’s Friends of Music and meet other dedicated and generous music lovers who partner with us to help make the Cathedral music program possible. Friends of Music who contribute $250 or more enjoy benefits including invitation-only pre-concert talks and special post-concert receptions. Please contact Priscilla Bayley, Director of Development, at pbayley@stjohndivine.org for more information.

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The professional Cathedral Choir sings at all services. They are joined by the Cathedral Choristers and Chorale as indicated below. JANUARY 5, 2020 The Second Sunday after Christmas 11 AM Holy Eucharist Anthems: Coventry Carol – Grier The Three Kings – Cornelius

4 PM Choral Evensong Responses: Moore Service: Magnificat primi toni – Victoria Nunc dimittis – Plainchant Anthem: Coventry Carol – Grier JANUARY 12, 2020 The Baptism of Our Lord 11 AM Holy Eucharist with the Choristers Service: The Truro Eucharist – Briggs Anthem: There shall a star come out of Jacob – Mendelssohn

4 PM Choral Evensong Responses: Moore Service: The Hereford Service – Howells Anthem: There shall a star come out of Jacob – Mendelssohn JANUARY 19, 2020 The Second Sunday after the Epiphany 11 AM Holy Eucharist with the Chorale Anthems: Deep river – arr. Hancock We shall walk through the valley in peace – arr. Hogan

4 PM Choral Evensong Responses: Moore Service: The Second Service – Leighton Anthem: Deep river – arr. Hancock

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JANUARY 25, 2020 Diocesan Treble Choir Festival

5 PM Choral Evensong with the Choristers and Guest Choirs Mr. Vince Edwards, Guest Conductor

Responses: Jennings Service: Thiman in G Anthem: All things bright and beautiful – Rutter JANUARY 26, 2020 The Third Sunday after the Epiphany 11 AM Holy Eucharist with the Chorale Service: Missa Bell’Amfitrit’altera – Lassus Anthem: Ambulans Jesus – Guerrero

4 PM Choral Evensong Responses: Moore Service: Magnificat octavi toni – Gombert Nunc dimittis – Plainchant Anthem: Tu solus qui facis mirabilia – Josquin

FEBRUARY 2, 2020 The Presentation of Our Lord 11 AM Holy Eucharist with the Chorale Anthems: Nunc dimittis – Holst Ave Maria – McDowall

4 PM Choral Evensong with the Chorale Responses: Sanders Service: Stanford in C Anthem: O Lord, our Governor – Hancock

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FEBRUARY 9, 2020 The Fifth Sunday after the Epiphany 11 AM Holy Eucharist with the Choristers Service: Mass for Four Voices – Byrd Anthem: All things bright and beautiful – Rutter

4 PM Choral Evensong sung by the Choir of Trinity College, Melbourne, Australia, Mr. Christopher Watson, Director of Music

Responses: Piccolo Service: Stanford in C Anthem: Bring us, O Lord God – Harris

4:45 PM Organ Recital James Kealey, Rochester, NY Music of Franck, Duruflé, Bach, Fitkin, Howells, and Messiaen

FEBRUARY 16, 2020 The Sixth Sunday after the Epiphany 11 AM Holy Eucharist Anthems: Beati quorum via – Stanford Panis angelicus – Villette

4 PM Choral Evensong Responses: Moore Service: Magnificat – Pärt Nunc dimittis – Plainchant Anthem: Beati quorum via – Stanford FEBRUARY 22, 2020 Diocesan Adult Choir Festival 5 PM Choral Evensong with the Chorale and Guest Choirs Responses: Sanders Service: Stanford in C Anthem: O Lord, our Governor – Hancock

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FEBRUARY 23, 2020 The Last Sunday after the Epiphany 11 AM Holy Eucharist Service: Mass in E-flat “Cantus Missæ” – Rheinberger Anthem: The Transfiguration – Shephard

4 PM Choral Evensong with the Choristers Responses: Locklair Service: Thiman in G Anthem: The Transfiguration – Shephard

4:45 PM Organ Recital David Briggs, Artist in Residence Music of Bach, Vierne, Tournemire, Litaize, and Briggs

FEBRUARY 26, 2020 Ash Wednesday 12:15 PM & 7 PM Holy Eucharist and Imposition of Ashes Anthems: Miserere mei – Allegri Blow up the trumpet – Purcell Balm in Gilead – arr. Dawson

MARCH 1, 2020

The First Sunday of Lent 11 AM Holy Eucharist Service: Missa Inter vestibulum et altare – Guerrero Anthem: Miserere mei – Byrd

4 PM Choral Evensong Responses: Byrd Service: The Short Service – Byrd Anthem: Miserere mei – Byrd

4:45 PM Organ Recital Martin Schmeding, Freiburg, Germany Music of Bach, Mendelssohn, Karg-Elert, Janáček, Schumann, Antalffy-Ziross, and Reger

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MARCH 8, 2020 The Second Sunday of Lent 11 AM Holy Eucharist with the Choristers, Chorale, and Schola Cantorum Service: Missa Brevis – Palestrina Anthem: God so loved the world – Stainer

4 PM Choral Evensong Responses: Byrd Service: Tallis in the Dorian Mode Anthem: Christ rising again – Byrd

4:45 PM Organ Recital Wilma Jensen, Nashville, TN Music of McCabe, Wyton, Howells, and Franck

MARCH 15, 2020 The Third Sunday of Lent 11 AM Holy Eucharist Service: Howells in the Dorian Mode Anthem: O come, let us sing – Piccolo

4 PM Choral Evensong Responses: Byrd Service: The King’s College Service – Forbes L’Estrange Anthem: Ave Maria – McDowall

4:45 PM Organ Recital Marijim Thoene, Ypsilanti, MI Music from the Faenza Codex, Dupré, Tournemire, and Teml

MARCH 22, 2020 The Fourth Sunday of Lent 11 AM Holy Eucharist Service: Missa Pater peccavi – Andrea Gabrieli Anthem: Wondrous Love – arr. Alice Parker

4 PM Choral Evensong sung by St. Salvator’s Chapel Choir, University of St. Andrews, Scotland, UK, Ms. Claire Innes-Hopkins, Director of Chapel Choirs

Repertoire TBA

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MARCH 29, 2020 The Fifth Sunday of Lent 11 AM Holy Eucharist Service: Missa Brevis – Andrea Gabrieli Anthem: Corpus Christi Carol – Bingham

4 PM Choral Evensong Responses: Byrd Service: Smart in G Anthem: Corpus Christi Carol – Bingham

4:45 PM Organ Recital Paul Griffiths, Dubai, UAE Music of Duruflé and Mulet

APRIL 5, 2020 Palm Sunday 11 AM Holy Eucharist Service: Crux fidelis – Roger-Ducasse Anthem: Tantum ergo – de Séverac

4 PM Choral Evensong Responses: Byrd Service: The Westminster Service – Howells Anthem: Corpus Christi Carol – Bingham APRIL 9, 2020 Maundy Thursday 7 PM Holy Eucharist with the Chorale and Choristers Service: Mass for Four Voices – Byrd Anthems: Jesu, the very thought of thee – Halley Ubi caritas – Duruflé Tantum ergo – Duruflé O sacrum convivium – Tallis

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APRIL 10, 2020 Good Friday 12 PM The Good Friday Liturgy Reproaches: Sanders Anthems: Crucifixus a 8 – Lotti O vos omnes – Victoria 7 PM Organ Improvisations for Good Friday David Briggs, Artist in Residence APRIL 11, 2020 Holy Saturday 7 PM The Great Vigil of Easter with the Chorale Psalm settings by Neswick, Glenn, Hallock, and Nagem Anthems: Seek him that maketh the seven stars – Dove Regina cœli a 8 – Victoria APRIL 12, 2020 Easter Day 11 AM Holy Eucharist with the Choristers, Chorale, Schola Cantorum, and Cathedral Brass Service: Missa Festiva – Peeters Anthems: Surrexit a mortuis – Widor Regina cœli a 8 – Victoria

4 PM Choral Evensong Responses: Radcliffe Service: Friedell in F Anthem: Regina cœli a 8 – Victoria

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APRIL 19, 2020 The Second Sunday of Easter Anthems: Surgens Jesus – Lassus Hæc dies – Byrd

4 PM Choral Evensong Responses: Radcliffe Service: Magnificat octavi toni – Lassus Nunc dimittis – Plainchant Anthem: Hæc dies – Byrd

4:45 PM Organ Recital Aaron Tan, New York, NY Repertoire TBA

APRIL 26, 2020 The Third Sunday of Easter Service: Missa in simplicitate – Langlais Anthem: O be joyful – Helvey

4 PM Choral Evensong Responses: Radcliffe Service: Near on Plainsong Tones Anthem: Abendlied – Rheinberger

4:45 PM Organ Recital Jillian Gardner, Birmingham, AL Music by Walton, Duruflé, Buxtehude, Whitlock, and Robin

MAY 3, 2020 The Fourth Sunday of Easter 11 AM Holy Eucharist with the Choristers and Chorale Anthems: When in our music God is glorified – Briggs Great Day – arr. Hogan

4 PM Choral Evensong Responses: Radcliffe Service: The St. David’s Service – Briggs Anthem: When in our music God is glorified – Briggs

4:45 PM Organ Recital Jackson Borges, Rehoboth Beach, DE Music of Bach, Price, de Falla, Tharp, and Nancy Plummer Faxon

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MAY 10, 2020 The Fifth Sunday of Easter 11 AM Holy Eucharist Service: Messe “Cum jubilo” – Duruflé Anthem: Greater Love – Ireland

4 PM Choral Evensong Responses: Radcliffe Service: The Chichester Service – Walton Anthem: Greater Love – Ireland

4:45 PM Organ Recital Janet Yieh, New York, NY Repertoire TBA

MAY 17, 2020 The Sixth Sunday of Easter 11 AM Holy Eucharist Anthems: I will not leave you comfortless – Titcomb Love bade me welcome – Hurd

4 PM Choral Evensong with the Choristers and Chorister Alumni Responses: Jennings Service: Thiman in G Anthem: Evening Hymn – Gardiner MAY 24, 2020 The Seventh Sunday of Easter 11 AM Holy Eucharist Service: Missa Brevis – Dove Anthem: Ascendo ad Patrem – Palestrina

4 PM Choral Evensong Responses: Radcliffe Service: The St. Paul’s Service – Howells Anthem: Ascendo ad Patrem – Palestrina

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MAY 31, 2020 The Day of Pentecost 11 AM Holy Eucharist Anthems: Listen, sweet Dove – Grayston Ives Dum complerentur dies Pentecostes – Victoria

4 PM Choral Evensong Responses: Radcliffe Service: The York Service – Howells Anthem: Listen, sweet Dove – Grayston Ives JUNE 7, 2020 Trinity Sunday 11 AM Holy Eucharist Anthems: Te Deum – David Halls Æterna lux, divinitas – Betinis

4 PM Choral Evensong Responses: Radcliffe Service: “Collegium Regale” – Howells Anthem: Evening Hymn – Gardiner

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THE CATHEDRAL OF ST. JOHN THE DIVINE is the Cathedral of the Episcopal Diocese of New York.

It is chartered as a houseof prayer for all people and a

unifying center of intellectual light and leadership. People from many faiths and communities worship together in services held more than 30 times a week; the soup kitchen serves roughly 25,000 meals annually; social service outreach has an increasingly varied roster of programs; the distinguished Cathedral School prepares young students to be future leaders; Adults and Children in Trust, the renowned preschool, afterschool and summer program, offers diverse educational and nurturing experiences; the outstanding Textile Conservation Lab preserves world treasures; concerts, exhibitions, performances and civic gatherings allow conversation, celebration, reflection and remembrance—such is the joyfully busy life of this beloved and venerated Cathedral. JOIN US! Please support the Cathedral year round. Your contributions fund programs in liturgy and art, conversation, music, tapestry preservation, worship, and advocacy as well as direct service to thousands of individuals in our community who are in need of comfort and food. To learn how you can support the Cathedral, visit our website or contact Priscilla Bayley in the Development Office at (212) 316-7570 or pbayley@stjohndivine.org. For more information about music at the Cathedral, contact Stephen Biegner, Music Administrator, at (212) 316- 316-7550 or at sbiegner@stjohndivine.org.

The Cathedral Church of Saint John the Divine

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