Trinity Music Ministry

Choral Evensongs for 2007-2008

“Evensong ... is a very tiny fragment of something else:  It is a fragment of the worship which is offered to God by 
Christian people every hour of the 24 in every part of the world.

When you come to Evensong ... it is as if you were dropping in on a conversation already in progress -- a conversation between God and people which began long before you were born
and will go on long after you are dead."

 

All are invited to Choral Evensong on the following Sundays:

 

The martyrdom of Thomas Cranmer, from an old edition of Foxe's Book of MartyrsOctober 21, 2007 at 7pm - 
The Feast of Latimer, Ridley and Cranmer
bishops and martyrs

"The Spirit of Truth"
 
Cantate Domino - James Chepponis
Psalm 46 - Martin Luther
If Ye Love Me - Thomas Tallis
The premiere of the Evening Setting by Carlyle Sharpe

Icon of St. Andrew
November 18, 2007 at 7pm 

The Feast of St. Andrew
apostle

"From the river to the ends of the earth"

Choral Fanfare for Christ the King - H. Hamilton Smith
Psalm 29 - Thomas Atwood Walmisley
Pray that Jerusalem - C.V. Stanford

 

February 10, 2008 at 7pm 

St. Brigid of Kildare
abbess

"Keep your Lamps, Trimmed and Burning"

Lamb of God, Most Holy - F. Melius Christiansen
Psalm 23 - John Goss
Keep your Lamps - Andre Thomas

April 20, 2008 at 7pm                                   

Dame Julian of Norwich
contemplative and mystic

"All manner of thing shall be well"

How Soft the Words My Saviour Speaks - Alice Parker
Psalm 104 - William Crotch
As Truly as God is our Father - William Mathias

 

Evelyn UnderhillJune 1, 2008 at 7pm 

Evelyn Underhill
theologian and mystic

"An ambassador to the world"

The Right Reverend Shannon Johnston, Officiant
Bishop Coadjutor of the Diocese of Virginia

 

The Mirror of Eternity - James Chepponis
Psalm 37: Part I - John Joubert
My Soul Triumpant in the Lord - Alice Parker

 

Some Questions About Evensong:

How long does Choral Evensong last?
approximately 30-40 minutes

What should I expect at Evensong?
Hymns
Readings
Anglican Chant
Pieces of Music sung by the Choir

Will there be a sermon?
No. 

Why does the choir sing so much at Choral Evensong?
In Choral Evensong the choir sings on "behalf of" the congregation.  Thus the settings of the Canticles of Mary and Simeon are sung totally by the choir.  The Suffrages (prayers) and the Responses between the Officiant and People are also sung between the Officiant and Choir on behalf of the people.  This allows the congregation time to meditate and enter into deeper prayer through words and music of the choirs.

What does the congregation do in Evensong?
The congregation joins in the singing of the Hymns, the Apostle's Creed and the Lord's Prayer.  
The congregation joins in silent meditation through the prayers and canticles. 

Why celebrate Evensong?
It is part of our Anglican heritage to gather and celebrate certain feasts of the year.  Evensong offers to us the opportunity to gather and spend time in prayer while listening and participating in music that is especially selected to bring us into deeper understanding of the mysteries of our faith.

Why a reception following Evensong?
As important as it is for us to have time to reflect and ponder the mysteries of our lives, it is also important that we have fellowship with those in our community.  The reception gives us a chance to talk and share with those who have celebrated with us.

 

 


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