Trinity Music Ministry

Choral Evensongs for 2008-2009

“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:

 

October 12, 2008 at 7pm 
St. Frideswide of Oxford

Cantate Domino - James Chepponis
Psalm 133 - Richard Farrant
Alleluia - Will James

November 16, 2008 at 7pm 
St. Andrew the Apostle

Keep Your Lamps - André Thomas
Psalm 100 - John Stainer
Down by the Riverside - Moses Hogan

 

 

January 18, 2009 at 7pm 
Bishop Richard Hooker of Exeter

The Glory of the Father - Egil Hovland
Psalm 42 - H. Walford Davies
The Lord is My Shepherd - Thomas Matthews

 

 

March  8, 2009 at 7pm
Bishop Thomas Ken of Wells

Lamb of God - F. Melius Christiansen
Psalm 4 - Wm. Crotch
Brethren We Have Met Together - arr. Alice Parker

 

 

May 17, 2008 at 7pm 
St. Bartholomew the Apostle

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

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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