Established in 1716, a Colonial Parish
The Reverend Richard W. Townley, Rector
Mark W. Stewart, Senior Warden ~ Dr. Henry M. Richards, Junior Warden
Michael T. Kevane, Organist/Choirmaster
50 York Street
Lambertville, NJ 08530
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September 3, 2014 through June 14, 2015
Saint Andrew’s Episcopal Church
50 York Street
Lambertville, NJ 08530
“We are what we repeatedly do. Excellence, then, is not an act, but a habit.” - Attributed to Aristotle.
Wednesday September 3, 2014
First Choir Rehearsal 7 - 9:30 pm (with 15 min break at about 8:15 pm)
Wednesday September 10, 2014
Second Choir Rehearsal 7 - 9:30 pm (with 15 min break at about 8:15 pm)
Sunday September 14, 2014 – Proper 19 – The Choir’s First Sunday
Prelude: Schaff’s mit mir Gott, deinen Willen, BWV 514 J.S. Bach
(from the notebooks for Anna Magdalena Bach)
Alto solo—TBD
Julia Barringer, harpsichord; Michael Kevane, organ
Opening Hymn; #400 - All Creatures of our God and King (Descant, CG Descants)
Introit: Lead Me, Lord Samuel Sebastian Wesley
(New Church Anthem Book)
Setting: Rutter/Proulx/Urwin
Anthem: Ubi Caritas (from 4 Gregorian Motets) Maurice Duruflé
Communion: The eyes of all wait upon Thee Jean Berger
Closing Hymn: #334 - Praise the Lord, rise up rejoicing (Descant, MTK new)
Postlude: Improvisation
Sunday September 21, 2014 – Proper 20
Prelude: Prelude in D minor J.S. Bach
Opening Hymn: #414 – God, my King, Thy might confessing (Decant, CG Descants)
Introit: And I saw a new Heaven Edgar Bainton
Setting: Rutter/Proulx/Urwin
Anthem: Beati Quorum Via Charles Villiers Stanford
Communion: Bist du bei mir J.S. Bach
Soprano Solo - Carolyn Hanif
Closing Hymn: #331 – Rise up, ye saints of God (Descant, CG Descants)
Postlude: Mein junges Leben hat ein End Jan Pieterzoon Sweelinck
Julia Barringer, harpsichord solo
Sunday September 28, 2014 – Proper 21
Prelude: Prelude in E minor J.S. Bach
Opening Hymn: #450 – All Hail the power of Jesus’ Name (Descant, CG Descants)
Introit: Like as a Father Luigi Cherubini
Setting: Rutter/Proulx/Urwin
Anthem: Ehre sei dir, Christe (from Mattäuspassion SWV 479) Heinrich Schütz
(Praise to you Lord Jesus)
Communion: Teach me, O Lord William Byrd
Carolyn Hanif, Soprano solo
Closing Hymn: #435 – At the name of Jesus (Descant, CG Descants)
Postlude: Improvisation
Saturday October 4, 2014 – Rehearsal for Cantata 4 with Orchestra, and Evensong – 1:30* - 4:30 PM
*Choir from 2:30 to 4:30 PM
Sunday October 5, 2014 – Proper 22 – with Baroque Orchestra
Rehearsal: 8:48 AM sharp! The early service having let out a bit early.
Prelude: Air (from Orchestral Suite No. 3 in D Major) J.S. Bach
Opening Hymn: #518 – Christ is made the sure foundation (Descant, CG desants)
Introit: Vinea Mea Electa Francis Poulenc
Setting: Matthias
Anthem: Cantata 4, Christ Lag in Todesbanden (BWV 4), with orchestra J.S. Bach
Carolyn Hanif, Lauren Cho, Soprano solos;
Katrina Dubbs - Alto solo
Julia Barringer, Tenor solo; Richard Townley, Bass solo
Communion: Jesus Christus, Gottes Sohn (versus III from Cantata 4) J.S. Bach
Mark Stewart, tenor solo
Closing Hymn: #448 – O Love, how deep, how broad, how high (Descant, CG Descants)
Postlude: Improvisation
PARISH LUNCH
Sunday October 5, 2014 EVENSONG St. Francis Blessing of the Animals– 4 PM
Rehearsal: 2 PM
Prelude: Meditation on a text of St Francis of Assisi Michael T. Kevane
Introit: Seigneur, je vous en prie Francis Poulenc
Preces and Responses: William Byrd
Phos Hilaron: O Gracious Light Robert Lehman
Canticles: Magnificat in C Major (from Op. 115) Charles Villiers Stanford
Nunc Dimittis in C Major (from Op. 115) Charles Villiers Stanford
Anthem: For the Beauty of the Earth Philip Stopford
Office Hymn: #400 – All creatures of our God and King (Descant, CG Descants)
Postlude: Improvisation on All creatures of our God and King (text by St. Francis of Assisi)
Sunday October 12, 2014 – Proper 23
Prelude: Cortege (from Cortege et Litanie) Marcel Dupré
Opening Hymn: #51 - We the Lord’s People (Descants vs. 3 and 4, DC Descants)
Introit: Give Almes of thy goods Christopher Tye
Setting: Matthias
Anthem: Rejoice in the Lord Alway Anonymous
Communion: I Sat Down Under His Shadow Edward Bairstow
Closing Hymn: #557 – Rejoice, ye pure in heart (Descant from anthem by Richard Dirksen)
Postlude: Improvisation
Sunday October 19, 2014 – Proper 24
Prelude: Agnus Dei (from Messe in H-Moll, BWV 232) J.S. Bach
Katrina Dubbs - Alto solo
Julia Barringer, harpsichord; Michael Kevane, organ
Opening Hymn: #544 – Jesus shall reign, where’er the sun (Descant, CG Descants)
Introit: O Bone Jesu Marc Antonio Ingegneri
Setting: Matthias
Anthem: Judge Eternal Gerre Hancock
Communion: O for a closer walk with God Charles Villiers Stanford
Closing Hymn: #665 - All my hope on God is founded (Descant, CG Descants)
Postlude: Improvisation
Saturday October 25, 2014 - 7:30 pm - Teresa Walters in Concert
The International First Landy of Piano
Suggested Donation: $20 ($30 & $40 preferred seating available)
Sunday October 26, 2014 – Proper 25
Prelude: Trumpet Tune Jeremiah Clarke
Opening Hymn: #375 – Give praise and Glory unto God (Descant, MTK)
Introit: O Lord, Increase our faith Henry Loosemore
Setting: Matthias
Anthem: If Ye Love Me Philip Stopford
Communion: Recitative and Chorale (from Cantata 96 BWV 96) J.S. Bach
Chorale: Ertöt uns durch dein Güte (SATB Choir)
Recitative: Ach, führe mich, o Gott, zum rechten Wege
Leslie Dawe - Soprano solo
Julia Barringer, Harpsichord
Closing Hymn: #610 – Lord, whose love through humble service (Descant MTK new)
Postlude: Improvisation
Saturday November 1, 2014 – Rehearsal for Sunday morning and Choral Evensong
the next day with violin and harp – 2 - 4:30 PM
Sunday November 2, 2014 – All Saints Day
Prelude: Praeludium in A minor J.S. Bach
Opening Hymn: #287 – For all the Saints (Descant, CG Descants and Diane Belcher)
Introit: Justorum Animae Charles Villiers Stanford
Setting: Matthias
Anthem: Beatitudes Philip Stopford
Communion: Lass dich nur nichts nicht (op. 30) Johannes Brahms
Closing Hymn: #624 – Jerusalem the Golden (Descant, MTK for Leanne Parks new)
Postlude: Improvisation
Sunday November 2, 2014 EVENSONG All Saints/All Souls– 4 PM
Rehearsal: 2 PM
Prelude: Harp solo
Alison Simpson
Preces and Responses: William Byrd
Canticles: Magnificat (Collegium Regale) Herbert Howells
Nunc Dimittis (Collegium Regale) Herbert Howells
Richard Townley - Solo
Anthem: Requiem in D minor (op. 48) Gabriel Fauré
Elizabeth Walton, Soprano solo
Richard Townley, Baritone solo
Office Hymn: #618 – Ye Watchers and Ye Holy Ones (Descant, CG Descants)
Postlude: Improvisation
Sunday November 9, 2014 – Proper 27
Prelude: Gedenke doch (from Notebooks for Anna Magdalena Bach) J.S. Bach
Lauren Cho - Soprano Solo
Opening Hymn: #596 – Judge Eternal, throned in splendor (Descant, MTK new)
Introit: Timor et tremor Orlando Lassus
Setting: Near
Anthem: Jehovah, quam multi sunt hostes mei Henry Purcell
Julia Barrimger, Tenor Solo; Richard Townley, Baritone Solo
Communion: Tuba Mirum (from Requiem in D Minor, K 626) W.A. Mozart
Quartet: Elizabeth Walton, Sop; Katrina Dubbs, Alto;
Julia Barringer, Ten; Richard Townley, Bass
Closing Hymn: #68 – Rejoice, rejoice believers (Descant, MTK 2012)
Postlude: TBD
Sunday November 16, 2014 – William Byrd, John Merbecke, Thomas Tallis - Musicians; Proper 28
Prelude: Pavane William Byrd
Julia Barringer, harpsichord
Opening Hymn” #631 – Book of Books (Descant, MTK 2013)
Introit: Christ Rising Again William Byrd
Lauren Cho, Soprano Solo
Katrina Dubbs, Alto Solo
Mark Stewart, Julia Barringer, Tenors
Richard Townley, Harold Dunn, Basses
Setting: Merbecke Service (from Hymnal 1940)
Anthem: Lamentations of Jeremiah - Part I Thomas Tallis
Communion: Verily, verily I say to youO Salutaris hostia a 6 Thomas Tallis
alt: O Salutaris hostia a 6 William Byrd
Closing Hymn: #312 – Strengthen for service, Lord (Descant, MTK new)
Postlude: Improvisation on a Theme of Thomas Tallis
Sunday November 16, 2014 Play-along/Sing-along Fundraiser – 2 - 5 PM
Selections of orchestral and choral music by J.S. Bach and G.F. Handel
Sunday November 23, 2014 – Proper 29 - Christ the King
Prelude: Festal Improvisation
Introit: Let all mortal flesh keep silence Edward Bairstow
Mark Stewart, Tenor solo; Harold Dunn, Bass solo
Opening Hymn: #435 – At the name of Jesus (Descant, CG Descants)
Setting: Near
Anthem: See, see, the Word is Incarnate Orlando Gibbons
Soloists: Kathleen Spoto, Lauren Cho, Katrina Dubbs,
Julia Barringer, Richard Townley
Presentation Hymn: #382 – King of Glory, King of Peace (Descant Hymnal1982)
Communion: Pavan Orlando Gibbons
Julia Barringer, harpsichord
Closing Hymn: #555 – Lead on, O King Eternal (descant, CG Descants)
Postlude: Improvisation
Saturday November 29, 2014 – Opera Project concert- 8 PM
Sunday November 30, 2014 - Advent I
Prelude: None (Holy Silence before the service)
Introit: None
Opening: The Great Litany Thomas Tallis
Setting: Hurd - New Plainsong
Anthem: O Thou the Central Orb Charles Wood
(New Church Anthem Book)
Communion: Was hast du verwirket Heinrich Schutz
Katrina Dubbs, Alto Solo
Julia Barringer, harpsichord
Closing Hymn: #59 – Hark! A thrilling voice is sounding (Descant, Hymnal 1982)
Postlude: Improvisation
Saturday December 6, 2014 Rehearsal with orchestra for cantata, Lessons and Carols 1 - 4 PM
Sunday December 7, 2014 – Advent II - with Baroque Orchestra
Prelude: Sinfonia (from Cantata 21 BWV 21) J.S. Bach
Opening Hymn: #75 – There’s a voice in the wilderness (Descant, MTK 2011)
Introit: Remember, O Thou Man Thomas Ravenscroft
Elizabeth Walton, Soprano Solo
Setting: Hurd - New Plainsong
Anthem: Cantata 140, Wachet auf (BWV 140), with orchestra J.S. Bach
Leslie Dawe, Richard Townley, Soprano/Bass duet; Bass recitative
Lauren Cho, Soprano recitative
Communion: Prepare ye the way of the Lord Michael Wise
SATB: Solos: Elizabeth Walton, Sop; Katrina Dubbs, Alto;
Mark Stewart & Julia Barringer, Ten; Richard Townley, Bass
Closing Hymn: #76 – On Jordan’s bank (Decant, 101 VDs)
Postlude: Passepied (from Orchestral Suite #1 in C Major, BWV 1066) J.S. Bach
PARISH LUNCH
Sunday December 7 – Advent Lessons and Carols – 4 PM
Rehearsal 2 PM
Prelude: Improvisation
Introit: This is the Truth from Above Ralph Vaughan Williams
Lauren Cho, Soprano solo
Opening Hymn: #56 – O come, O come Emmanuel (Descant, 101 VDs)
Carols: This is the Record of John Orlando Gibbons
Katrina Dubbs, Alto Solo
A Spotless Rose Herbert Howells
Mark Stewart - Solo
Vigilate William Byrd
Benedictus in B-flat major (op.10, no. 3) Charles Villiers Stanford
E’en so Lord Jesus Paul Manz
Adam Lay Y’bounden Boris Ord
alt Carol: A Tender Shoot Otto Goldschmidt
alt Carol: Lo How a Rose Michael Praetorius
Anthem: O Thou the Central Orb Charles Wood
(New Church Anthem Book)
Closing Hymn: #57 – Lo He comes with clouds descending (Descant, CG Descants)
Postlude: Improvisation
Sunday December 14, 2014 – Gaudete Sunday - Advent III
Prelude: Adagio (from Choral in A minor) César Franck
Opening Hymn: #65 – Prepare the way, O Zion (Descant, MTK 2013)
Introit: Rejoice in the Lord Alway Anonymous
Setting: Hurd - New Plainsong
Anthem: O Nata Lux Morten Lauridsen
alt. The Spirit of the Lord is upon me Edward Elgar
Communion: Rejoice Greatly (from Messiah, HWV 56) G.F. Handel
Elizabeth Walton, Soprano Solo
Julia Barringer, harpsichord; Michael Kevane, organ (violin part)
Closing Hymn: #640 – Watchman, tell us of the night (Descant, CG Descants)
Postlude: Improvisation
Saturday December 20, 2014 Rehearsal for Christmas Lessons and Carols and Dec. 24 – 2 - 4:30 PM
Sunday, December 21, 2014 – Advent IV
Prelude: Komm Jesu, komm (from Cantata 61, BWV 61) J.S. Bach
Lauen Cho, Soprano Solo
Julia Barringer, harpsichord, Michael Kevane, organ
Opening Hymn: #475 God Himself is with us (Descant, CG Descants)
Introit: Build Thee more stately mansions Gordon Young
Setting: Hurd – New Plainsong
Anthem: Magnificat (Collegium Regale) Herbert Howells
alt. O Pray for the peace of Jerusalem Herbert Howells
Communion: Mary’s Magnificat Andrew Carter
(New Church Anthem Book)
Elizabeth Walton, Soprano solo
Closing Hymn: #278 – Sing we of the Blessed Mother (Descant, MTK, New)
Postlude: Improvisation
Sunday December 21, 2014 CHRISTMAS LESSONS AND CAROLS – 4 PM
Rehearsal 2 PM
Prelude: In Dulci Jubilo Marcel Dupré
Introits: The truth from above Ralph Vaughan Williams
Lauren Cho, Soprano solo
Gaudete Anonymous
Kathleen Spoto, Mark Stewart, soloists
Riu Riu Chiu—first 4 verses Anonymous
Julia Barringer, Harold Dunn, Soloists
Ad cantus laeticiae Anon. (Pie Cantiones)
Lauren Cho, Katrina Bubbs, Soloists
Opening Hymn: #83 – O Come all ye faithful (Descant, 100 Carols for Choirs)
Carols: Adam Lay Y’bounden Boris Ord
Alleluia, Freuet Euch Andreas Hammerschmidt
Mark Stewart, Julia Barringer, Harold Dunn, soloists
Prepare ye the way of the Lord Michael Wise
SATB: Solos: Elizabeth Walton, Sop; Katrina Dubbs, Alto;
Mark Stewart & Julia Barringer, Tenor; Richard Townley, Bass
Wexford Carol (from Celtic Christmas) Philip Stopford
Katrina Dubbs, Soprano Solo; Richard Townley, Bass solo
Anthem: O Magnum Mysterium Morten Lauridsen
Closing Hymn: #87 – Hark, the herald angels sing (Descant, 101 VD's)
Postlude: Improvisation
Wednesday December 24, 2014 – Nativity of the Lord – 10:30 PM
Rehearsal: 9:09 sharp!! (Our traditional time)
Carol Sing – 10:30 PM
Choral Prelude – 10:48 PM
Alleluia, Freuet Euch Andreas Hammerschmidt
Mark Stewart, Julia Barringer, Harold Dunn, soloists
Adam lay y'bounden Boris Ord
Excerpts from Cantata No 122 (BWV 122) J. S. Bach
Recitative: Die Engel, welche sich zuvor
Chorale: Es bringt das rechte Jubeljahr
Lauren Cho, Soprano Solo, Meg Rich, Harpsichord
Jan Holmes, Flute, Stuart Rich, Violin
Gaudete Anonymous
Kathleen Spoto, Mark Stewart, soloists
Riu Riu Chiu—first 4 verses Anonymous
Choir Refrain and Verses 1 & 4
Julia Barringer, Harold Dunn, Soloists TBD
Voluntary: In Dulci Jubilo Marcel Dupré
Opening Hymn: #83 – O Come all ye faithful (Descant, 100 Carols for Choirs)
Introit: Sussex Carol David Willcocks
Gospel Procession: O Holy Night Adolph Adam
Elizabeth Walton, Soprano solo
Prayers of the People: Per bulletin
Anthem at Offertory: Wexford Carol (from Celtic Christmas) Philip Stopford
Katrina Dubbs, Soprano Solo
Richard Townley, Baritone solo
Communion: In the bleak midwinter Harold Darke
(100 Carols for Choirs)
Closing Hymn: #87 – Hark the herald angels sing (Triple Descant, 101VD's and Charles Giffen)
Postlude: Corinna (from Trio Sonata in C Major) Georg Philipp Telemann
Jan Holmes, Flute, Stuart Rich, Violin, Meg Rich Harpsichord
Sunday December 28, 2014 – Christmas I
ALL BACH SUNDAY #1
Mike away, Julia Barringer, organist/choirmaster
Core Singers are off this Sunday
Prelude: TBD
Opening Hymn: TBD
Introit: Break forth O beauteous heavenly light (Christmas Oratorio) J.S. Bach
Setting: Powell (Hymnal 1982)
Anthem: Ah! Dearest Jesus, Holy Child (from Christmas Oratorio) J.S. Bach
Communion: Dir, dir Jehovah, will ich singen J.S. Bach
Closing Hymn: TBD
Postlude: TBD
Wednesday December 31, 2014 No Rehearsal, No Holy Eucharist at 7 PM
Sunday January 4, 2015 – Christmas II
Prelude: Improvisation
Opening Hymn: #497 – How bright appears the Morning Star (Descant, MTK, 2013)
Introit: The Blessed Son (from Hodie, 1958) Ralph Vaughn Williams
Setting: Matthias
Anthem: Tribus Miraculis M.T. Kevane
Communion: Improvisation
Closing Hymn: #119- As with gladness men of old (Descant, DC Descants)
Postlude: TBD
Saturday January 10, 2015 Rehearsal with orchestra for cantata – 1:45 – 4 PM
Choir: 2:20 - 4 PM
Sunday January 11, 2015 - Baptism of the Lord, Epiphany I – with Baroque Orchestra
ALL BACH SUNDAY #2
Rehearsal: 8:48 AM sharp! The early service having let out a bit early.
Prelude: Courante (from Orchestral Suite No. 1 in C Major, BWV 1066) J.S. Bach
Opening Hymn: #135 – Songs of thankfulness and praise (Descant, 101 VDs)
Introit: None
Setting: Matthias
Anthem: Cantata No. 7 (Christ unser Herr zum Jordan kamm, BWV 7) J.S. Bach
Lauren Cho, Soprano solo
Katrina Dubbs, Alto solo
Richard Townley, Baritone solo
Communion: Two Arias (from the Notebooks for Anna Magdalena Bach) J.S. Bach
Gib dich zufrieden, BWV 511
Schaff's mit mir Gott, BWV 514
Elizabeth Walton - Soprano Solo, Julia Barringer Harpsichord
Closing Hymn: #120 – The sinless one to Jordan came (Descant, CG Descants)
Postlude: Marche in D Major, BWV Anh. 122 J.S. Bach
(from the Notebooks for Anna Magdalena Bach)
Sunday January 18, 2015 – Epiphany II
Prelude: Prelude in F major J.S. Bach
Opening Hymn: #440 – Blessed Jesus, at thy word (Descant, MTK, New)
Introit: O Nata Lux Morten Lauridsen
alt. O Nata Lux Thomas Tallis
Setting: Matthias
Anthem: Thou wilt keep him in perfect peace Samuel Sebastian Wesley
(New Church Anthem Book)
Communion: Gott ist unser Sonn’ und Schild! (from Cantata 79) J.S. Bach
Alto solo TBD
Closing Hymn: #542 – Christ is the world’s true light (Descant, 101 VDs)
Postlude: Improvisation
Sunday January 25, 2015 – Epiphany III
Prelude: Prelude in G minor J.S. Bach
Opening Hymn: #533 – How wondrous and great thy works (Descant, MTK 2014)
Introit: Salvation is created Pavel Tschesnokoff
Setting: Matthias
Anthem: Dear Lord and Father of Mankind Charles H.H. Parry
Communion: Duet: Herz, zerreiss des mammons Kette (from Cantata 168) J.S. Bach
Soprano Solo, Elizabeth Walton; Alto Solo, Katrina Dubbs
Stärk mich mit deinem Freuden geist (from Cantata 168) J.S. Bach
Closing Hymn: #550 – Jesus calls us o’er the tumult (Descant, MTK, New)
Prelude: Improvisation
Sunday February 1, 2015 – Epiphany IV
Prelude: Cantabile, FWV 36 César Franck
Opening Hymn: #569 – God the omnipotent (Descant, MTK 2013)
Introit: O Almighty God George Barcrofte
Setting: Matthias
Anthem: Tu solus qui facis mirabilia Josquin de Pres
(ATTB) Kathy Spoto/Lauren Cho; Julia Barringer;
Mark Stewart/Katrina Dubbs; Richard Townley/Harold Dunn
Communion: O Savior of the World Arthur Somervell
(New Church Anthem Book)
Closing Hymn: #448 – O love, how deep. how broad (Descant, CG Descants)
Postlude: Improvisation
Saturday February 7, 2015 Rehearsal for Evensong – 2 – 4 PM
Sunday February 8, 2015 – Epiphany V
Prelude: O thou that tellest good tidings to zion G.F. Handel
(from Messiah, HWV 56)
Katrina Dubbs - Alto solo
Julia Barringer, Harpsichord
Opening Hymn: #381 – The strong word did cleave the darkness (Descant, 101 VDs)
Introit: O rest in the Lord (from Elijah) Felix Mendelssohn
Lauren Cho, Alto solo (no choir)
Setting: Matthias
Anthem: Agnus Dei (from Requiem in D Minor KV 626) W.A.Mozart
First portion or entire
Communion: Salvator mundi (from Requiem) Herbert Howells
Closing Hymn: #566 – From thee all skill and science (Descant, MTK, New)
Postlude: Improvisation
Sunday February 8,2015 – EVENSONG Presentation of Jesus at the Temple– 4 PM
Rehearsal 2:30 PM
Prelude: Improvisation
Introit I: Senex Puerum Portabat William Byrd
Lauren Cho, Soprano; Katrina Dubbs, Alto
Julia Barringer, Tenor; Harold Dunn, Bass
Greeting: S 340
Procession: S 341 (Nunc Plainsong) & S 342
Introit II: When to the Temple Mary went Johannes Eccard
(New Church Anthem Book)
Preces and Responses Michael T. Kevane
Phos Hilaron O Gracious Light Robert Lehman
Canticles Magnificat in C, Op. 115 Charles Villiers Stanford
Nunc Dimittis in C, Op. 115 Charles Villiers Stanford
Anthem: Behold the Child is set for the Fall (SWV 410) Heinrich Schütz
(from Symphoniae Sacrae III, op. 12)
Soloists TBD
Office Hymn: #657 – Love divine, all loves excelling (Descant, CG Descants)
Postlude: Improvisation
Sunday February 15, 2015 –Transfiguration Sunday—Epiphany VI
Prelude: Choral in B minor (Opening) César Franck
Opening Hymn: #135 – Songs of Thankfulness and Praise (Descant, 101 VDs)
Introit: O Nata Lux Morten Lauridsen
alt. O Nata Lux Thomas Tallis
Setting: Matthias
Anthem: The Spirit of the Lord is Upon Me Philip Stopford
alt: The Spirit of the Lord is Upon Me Edward Elgar
Communion: Send Forth Thy Light Mily Alexeyevich Balakirev
Alt Communion: Eilt ihr Stunden (from Cantata 30 BWV 30) J.S. Bach
Lauren Cho, Soprano solo
Julia Barringer, harpsichord; Michael Kevane, organ
Closing Hymn: #137 – O wondrous type! (Descant, CG Descants)
Postlude: Improvisation
Wednesday February 18, 2015 – Ash Wednesday – 7 PM
Rehearsal before Liturgy: 6 PM (arrive as soon as possible)
Prelude: None
Opening Hymn: None
Introit: Lord for Thy tender mercy’s sake Richard Farrant
(New Church Anthem Book)
Setting: Missa Oecumenica
Anthem: Schaffe in mit mir Gott, mvts. 1 and 2 (Zwei Moteten, Op. 29) Johannes Brahms
Communion: Wash me thoroughly Samuel Sebastian Wesley
(New Church Anthem Book)
Elizabeth Walton, Soprano solo
Closing Hymn: (no descants in Lent)
Postlude: Improvisation
Rehearsal after Liturgy: close of service until about 9:45 PM
Sunday February 22, 2015 – Lent I
Prelude: None
Opening Hymn: None—Silent Procession
Opening: The Great Litany Thomas Tallis
Introit: None
Setting: Missa Oecumenica
Anthem: Teach Me, O Lord William Byrd
Lauren Cho, Soprano solo
Communion: He that shall endure to the End (from Elijah) Felix Mendelssohn
Closing Hymn: (no descants in Lent)
Postlude: Improvisation
Sunday February 22, 2015 – Harpsichord Concert by Gavin Black – 4 PM
Saturday February 28, 2015 Rehearsal for Evensong - 3 – 5 PM (Later time because of Diocesan Convention)
Sunday March 1, 2015 – Lent II
Prelude: Love Bade Me Welcome (from Five Mystical Songs, 1911) Ralph Vaughan Williams
SATB Choir; Richard Townley, Baritone solo
No Procession this week
Opening Hymn: (no descants in Lent)
Introit: The Secret Sins Orlando Gibbons
Lauren Cho, Alto solo
Setting: Missa Oecumenica
Anthem: Offertorium (from Requiem in D minor KV 626) W.A. Mozart
9. Hostias
Communion: Mein Jesu, ziebe mich nach dir (from Cantata 22 BWV 22) J.S. Bach
(My Jesus, draw me after you)
Katrina Dubbs - Alto solo
Closing Hymn: (no descants in Lent)
Postlude: Improvisation
Sunday March 1, 2015 LENTEN EVENSONG – 4 PM
Rehearsal 2:30 PM
Prelude: Cantabile (FWV 36) César Franck
Introit: Teach Me, O Lord, the way of thy statutes William Byrd
SATB Choir; Lauren Cho, Alto solo
Phos Hilaron: Plainsong (from Hymnal 1982)
Preces and Responses: William Smith of Durham
Canticles: Magnificat (Gloucester Service) Herbert Howells
Nunc Dimittis (Gloucester Service) Herbert Howells
Anthem: Wash me thoroughly Samuel Sebastian Wesley
(New Church Anthem Book)
Elizabeth Walton, Soprano solo
Office Hymn: (no descants in Lent)
Postlude: Improvisation
Sunday, March 8, 2015 – Lent III
Prelude: Psalm 19 (organ) Benedetto Marcello
Opening Hymn: (no descants in Lent)
Introit: Teach Me, O Lord, the way of thy statutes Thomas Attwood
Setting: Missa Oecumenica
Anthem: Lord of the Dance Sydney Carter
Communion: Beim Warten ist gefahr (from Cantata 102, BWV 102) J.S. Bach
Lauren Cho, Alto solo
Heut’ lebst du, heut’ bekehre dich (from Cantata 102, 102) J.S. Bach
SATB choir
Closing Hymn: (no descants on Lent)
Postlude: Improvisation
Saturday, March 14, 2015 - Rehearsal for Bach Cantata No. 150 - 1:30-4 PM with Baroque Orchestra
Sunday March 15, 2015 – Lent IV – with Baroque Orchestra
ALL-BACH SUNDAY #3
Rehearsal: 8:48 AM sharp! The early service having let out a bit early.
Prelude: Sinfonia (from Cantata No. 106, BWV 106) J.S. Bach
Opening Hymn: (no descants in Lent)
Introit: Est ist der alte Bund (from Cantata No. 106, "Actus Tragicus", BWV 106) J.S. Bach
Elizabeth Walton - Soprano Solo
Setting: Missa Oecumenica
Anthem: Cantata 150, Nach dir, Herr, verlanget mich (BWV 150) with orchestra J.S. Bach
(For you, Lord, is my longing)
Communion: Mein glaubisches Herze (from Cantata 68, BWV 68), with orchestra J.S. Bach
(My faithful heart rejoices)
Elizabeth Walton, Soprano solo
Closing Hymn: (no descants in Lent)
Postlude: Gott ist unser Sonn' und schild! (from Cantata No. 79, BWV 79) J.S. Bach
Katrian Dubbs - Alto Solo
Sunday March 22, 2015 – Lent V
Prelude: TBD
Opening Hymn: (no descants in Lent)
Introit: If ye love me Philip Stopford
Setting: Missa Oecumenica
Anthem: Ecce Sacerdos Magnus Anton Bruckner
alt. As Moses lifted up the serpent (from Crucifixion) John Stainer
God so loved the World (from Crucifixion),
Richard Townley, Bass solo
Communion: God so loved the world (if not the anthem) John Stainer
alt. The Blessed Son (from Hodie, 1958) Ralph Vaughan Williams
Closing Hymn: (no descants in Lent)
Postlude: Improvisation
Saturday March 28, 2015 Rehearsal for Holy Week and Easter – 2 – 4 PM
Sunday March 29, 2015 – Passion Sunday/Palm Sunday
Prelude: Improvisation (The Palms) Michael T. Kevane
Opening: Liturgy of the Palms
Opening Hymn: (no descants in Lent)
Setting: Missa Oecumenica
Introit: Lift up you heads, O ye gates Michael T. Kevane
Anthem: O Vos Omnes Carlo Gesualdo
Communion: Ehre sei dir, Chiste (from Matthäuspassion, SWV 479) Heinrich Schütz
Closing Hymn: (no descants in Lent)
Postlude: Improvisation
Thursday April 2, 2015 – Triduum I, Maundy Thursday - 7:30 PM
Rehearsal: 6:56 sharp!
Prelude: Prelude in C minor (BWV 546/1) J.S. Bach
Introit: Ubi Caritas (from Four Gregorian Motets) Maurice Duruflé
Opening Hymn: (no descants in Lent)
Setting: Missa Oecumenica
Anthem: Ave Verum William Byrd
(New Church Anthem Book)
Anthem at the foot washing: Hymnal 1982 Appendix-S347
Mark Stewart, Tenor solo
Communion: Tantum Ergo (from Four Gregorian Motets) Maurice Duruflé
Postlude: None until end of Triduum
Friday April 3, 2015 – Triduum II—Good Friday - 7:30 PM
Rehearsal: 6:56 sharp!
Prelude: None – Triduum continues
Introit: Tristis est anima mea Orlando di Lasso
Setting: Missa Oecumenica
Anthem: Miserere Mei Gregorio Allegri
Lauren Cho, Elizabeth Walton, Katrina Dubbs, Richard Townley, solos
Anthems for Good Friday: S349 -- Lauren Cho
S350 – Carolyn Hanif
S351 – Mark Stewart
Postlude: None until end of Triduum
Saturday April 4, 2015 – Triduum III, Easter Vigil – 7:30 PM
Rehearsal: 6:06 sharp!
Prelude: None - Triduum continues
Fire Starter: Kathleen Spoto
Liturgy of the Word: Canticles and Psalms TBD
Setting: Powell
Anthem: Alleluia Eric Whitacre
Lauren Cho - Soprano Solo
Alt. Ye Choirs of New Jerusalem Charles Villiers Stanford
Communion: Magdalena Johannes Brahms
Magdalen, cease from sobs Peter Hurford
Closing Hymn: #191 – Alleluia! Alleluia! Hearts and Voices (Descant, CG Descants)
Postlude: Improvisation
Sunday April 5, 2015 – Easter Day
Prelude: Festal Improvisation
Opening Hymn: #207 – Jesus Christ is Risen Today (Descant, CG descants)
Introit: When Mary through the garden went Charles Villiers Stanford
Setting: S48 and Matthias
Anthem: Alleluia! Eric Whitacre
Lauren Cho - Soprano Solo
alt. Ye choirs of New Jerusalem Charles Villiers Stanford
alt. Te Deum in G Major Ralph Vaughan Williams
Richard Townley - Baritone Solo
Communion: Magdalen, cease from sobs Peter Hurford
This Joyful Eastertide Charles Wood
Closing Hymn: - #174 – At the Lamb’s high feast we sing (Descant, 101 VDs)
Postlude: Improvisation
Wednesday April 8, 2015 – No Choir Rehearsal – No Holy Eucharist
Sunday April 12 – Easter 2
Mike away
Dr. Julia Barringer, Organist/Choirmaster
Prelude: Prelude from Unaccompanied Cello Suite #5 J.S. Bach
Edward Ziegman, Bassoon
Opening Hymn: #174 At the lamb's High Feast We Sing
Introit: Verse VII; Chorale (from Cantata 4; Christ lag in Todesbanden) J.S. Bach
Setting: S48 and Powell (Hymnal 1982)
Anthem: Verse II; Duet (from Cantata 4) J.S Bach Lauren Cho, Soprano, Katrina Dubbs, Alto
Edward Ziegman, Bassoon, Julia Barringer, Harpsichord
Communion: Sinfonia (from Cantata 4) J.S. Bach
Julia Barringer, organ
Closing Hymn: #210 The Day of Resurrection
Postlude: Gigue from Unaccompanied cello Suite #5 J.S. Bach
Edward Ziegman, Bassoon
Wednesday April 15, 2015 – No Choir Rehearsal – Holy Eucharist at 7 PM
Sunday April 19, 2015 – Easter 3
Rehearsal: 8:48 AM sharp! The early service having let out a bit early –
no other rehearsal for this Liturgy
Prelude: Largo (from Xerxes) G. F. Handel
Opening Hymn: #492 – Sing, ye faithful, sing with gladness (Descant, CG Descants)
Introit: Now the green blade riseth Michael T. Kevane
Setting: S48 and Mathias
Anthem: If we believe that Jesus died and rose again John Goss
(New Church Anthem Book)
Communion: O Gracious Light (Phos Hilaron) Robert Lehman
Closing Hymn: #193 – That Easter day with joy was bright (Descant, CG Descants)
Postlude: Improvisation
Wednesday April 22, 2015 – Choir Rehearsal 7 – 9 PM – No Holy Eucharist
Sunday April 26, 2015 – Easter 4 – Good Shepherd Sunday
Prelude: Sheep may safely graze (from Cantata No. 208, BWV 208) J. S. Bach
Elizabeth Walton - Soprano Solo
Introit: Do not be afraid Philip Stopford
Lauren Cho - Soprano Solo
Opening Hymn: #645 – The King of Love my Shepherd is (Descant, CG Descants)
Setting: S48 & Phillips
Anthem: Brother James’ Air Gordon Jacob
Communion: The Lamb John Tavener
Closing Hymn: #708 – Savior, like a Shepherd lead us (Descant 101 VDs)
Postlude: Improvisation
Thursday April 30, 2015 – Additional Rehearsal for Choral Evensong 7-9 PM in the chancel (there will also be a Wed rehearsal)
Sunday May 3, 2015 – Easter 5
Prelude: The Call (from Five Mystical Songs, 1911) Ralph Vaughan Williams
Richard Townley – Baritone Solo
Opening Hymn: 296 – We know that Christ is raised (Descant, CG Descants)
Setting: S48 and Phillips
Introit: Agnus Dei (from Requiem in D Minor, KV 626) W. A. Mozart
Anthem: Ubi Caritas Maurice Durufle
Alt. Anthem: Huc me sydero Josquin des Prez
Solo Sextet: Elizabeth, Katrina, Julia, Mark, Father, Harold
Communion: I sat down under His shadow Edward Bairstow
Closing Hymn: #304 – I come with joy to meet the Lord (Descant, CG Descants)
Postlude: Improvisation
Sunday May 3, 2015 - EASTER EVENSONG – 4 PM
Rehearsal: 2:00 PM
Prelude: Prelude in C Minor J. S. Bach
Introit: This joyful Eastertide Charles Wood
Phos Hilaron: O Gracious Light Robert Lehman
Preces and Responses: Michael T. Kevane
Canticles: Magnificat in C Major, Op. 115 Charles Villiers Stanford
Nunc Dimittis in C Major, Op. 115 Charles Villiers Stanford
Anthem: Greater love hath no man John Ireland
Elizabeth Walton, Soprano Solo; Richard Townley, Bass Solo
Office Hymn: TBD
Postlude: Improvisation
Sunday May 10, 2015 – Easter 6 – Mother’s Day
Prelude: Bach Aria TBD
Opening Hymn: #455 – O Love of God, how strong and true (Descant, CG Descants)
Introit: I got me flowers (from Five Mystical Songs, 1911) Ralph Vaughan Williams
SATB Choir; Richard Townley, Baritone Solo
Setting: S48 and Phillips
Anthem: Greater Love hath no man John Ireland
Elizabeth Walton, Soprano Solo; Richard Townley, Bass Solo
Communion: My eyes for beauty pine Herbert Howells
(New Church Anthem Book)
Closing Hymn: #191 – Alleluia, Alleluia! Hearts and voices (Descant, CG Descants)
Postlude: Improvisation
Saturday May 16, 2015 – Rehearsal with Orchestra for Bach Cantata – 2-4 PM
Sunday May 17, 2015 – Easter 7 – Ascension Sunday with Baroque Orchestra
ALL-BACH SUNDAY #4
Rehearsal: 8:48 AM sharp! The early service having let out a bit early.
Prelude: Sinfonia (from Cantata No. 29, BWV 29) J.S. Bach
Opening Hymn: #214 – Hail the day that sees Him rise (Descant, DC Descants)
Introit: None
Setting: S48 and Phillips
Anthem: Cantata No. 11 (Himmelfahrts Oratorium), BWV 11 with Orchestra J. S. Bach
(Ascension Oratorio)
Communion: Halleluja, Start und Macht (from Cantata No. 29, BWV 29) J. S. Bach
Katrina Dubbs - Alto Solo
Closing Hymn: #460 – Alleluia! Sing to Jesus (Descant, CG Descants)
Postlude: Sinfonia (from Cantata No. 156, BWV 156) J. S. Bach
Sunday May 24, 2015 – Pentecost
Prelude: Festal Improvisation on the Plainsong ‘Veni Creator Spiritus’
Opening Hymn: #225 – Hail thee, festival day (Descant, CG Descants)
Introit: Hail, glorious spirits, heirs of light Christopher Tye
Setting: S42 and Phillips
Anthem: O Thou sweetest Source of gladness Charles Wood
Alt. Draw us in the Spirit’s tether Harold Friedell
Presentation Hymn: #51 – We the Lord’s people (Descant, CG Descants)
(unless there is a baptism)
Communion: I will not leave you comfortless Everett Titcomb
Closing Hymn: #48 – O day of radiant gladness (Descant, MTK, New)
Postlude: Improvisation
Sunday May 31, 2015 – Trinity Sunday
Prelude: Wir glauben all einen Gott (We all believe in one God) J. S. Bach
Opening Hymn: #362 – Holy, holy, holy! Lord God Almighty (Descant, CG Descants)
Introit: Heilig, heilig, heilig Felix Mendelssohn
SATB Choir and quartet
Alt. Let all mortal flesh keep silence Edward Bairstow
Mark Stewart – Tenor Solo, Harold Dunn – Bass Solo
Setting: S42 & Phillips
Anthem: Te Deum in F Major John Ireland
Alt. Te Deum in G Major, 1928 (Short Form) Ralph Vaughan Williams
Communion: O lux beata Trinitas William Byrd
Closing Hymn: 370 – I bind unto myself today (Descant, MTK, 2013)
Postlude: Improvisation
Saturday June 6, 2015 – Rehearsal with orchestra for Bach Cantata and Evensong – 2-4 PM
Sunday June 7, 2015 – Pentecost 2 – Proper 5 – with Baroque Orchestra
ALL-BUXTEHUDE SUNDAY #1 – Our First All-Buxtehude Sunday
Rehearsal: 8:48 AM sharp! The early service having let out a bit early.
Prelude: Cantata No. 38, Herr Wenn ich nur Dich hab (BuxWV 38) Dieterich Buxtehude
Elizabeth Walton - Soprano Solo
Opening Hymn: #594 – God of grace and God of Glory (Descant, CG Descants)
Setting: S42 & Phillips
Introit: Cantata No. 81, Nun lasst uns Gott dem Herren (BuxWV 81) Dieterich Buxtehude
Anthem: Cantata No. 15, Derr Herr ist mit mir (BuxWV 15) Dieterich Buxtehude
(The Lord is on my side)
Communion: Cantata No. 95, Schaffe in mir Gott (BuxWV 95) Dieterich Buxtehude
Lauren Cho - Soprano Solo
Closing Hymn: #623 – O what their joy (Descant, MTK, New)
Postude: Sonata (from Cantata No. 5, BuxWV 5) Dieterich Buxtehude
Sunday June 7, 2015 – Pentecost Evensong – 4 PM
Rehearsal: 2 PM
Prelude: Choral in E Major (Opening) Cesar Franck
Introit: Adam Lay Y’bounden Boris Ord
Phos Hilaron: O Gracious Light Robert Lehman
Preces and Responses: William Smith of Durham
Canticles: Magnificat in C Major, Op. 115 Charles Villiers Stanford
Nunc Dimittis in C Major, Op. 115 Charles Villiers Stanford
Anthem: Te Deum in F Major, 1907 John Ireland
Alt. Alleluia Eric Whitacre
Office Hymn: TBD
Postlude: Improvisation
Wednesday June 10, 2015 – Normal Rehearsal time – Brief rehearsal followed by a choir party at Kate and Harold Dunn’s house – a short walk from the church.
Sunday June 14, 2015 – Pentecost 3 – Proper 6 – The Choir’s Last Sunday
Prelude: Prelude in C Major J. S. Bach
Introit: Wir glauben all an einen Gott, SWV 303 Heinrich Schutz
(We all believe in one true God)
Opening Hymn: #610 – Lord, whose love through humble service (Descant, MTK, 2014)
Setting: S42 & Phillips
Anthem: Ave Verum Colin Mawby
Communion: Auf meinen lieben Gott (from Cantata No 188, BWV 188) J. S. Bach
SATB Choir
Die Macht der Welt verlieret sich (from Cantata No. 188, BWV 188) J. S. Bach
Katrina Dubbs – Soprano Solo
Mike Kevane – Strings on Organ
Julia Barringer – Continuo
Closing Hymn: #209 – We walk by faith and not by sight (Descant, CG Descants)
Postlude: Improvisation
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