Music at Christ Church, 2016–2017 September January April 11 Draw us in the Spirit’s tether – 8 The Baptism of Christ – Peter Hallock 2 Cherub Choir Harold Friedell At the River – Aaron Copland 5:00 p.m. I will arise and go to Jesus – Parker/Shaw 15 I waited for the Lord – Mendelssohn Choral 18 From the rising of the sun – 22 How lovely are the messengers – Evensong Frederick Ouseley Mendelssohn 4:40 p.m. Be thou my vision – Bob Chilcott Grant us thy peace – Mendelssohn Organ Prelude 25 Love divine, all loves excelling – 29 Locus iste – Anton Bruckner by Dr. Patrick Scott, Assistant Ned Rorem Ave Verum Corpus – Edward Elgar Ave verum corpus – Stephanie Martin Organist and Choirmaster at February the Cathedral of St. Philip in Atlanta. October 6 Cherub Choir In 2014, he won first place as well 2 Cherub Choir 5:00 p.m. Choral as the audience prize in the American Surely it is God who saves me – Evensong Guild of Organists Competition in Jack Noble White 4:40 p.m. Organ Organ Improvisation. He is quickly A Prayer of St. Francis – Sebastian Temple Prelude by becoming one of the nation’s most 5:00 p.m. Choral Evensong Christopher Jennings, prominent young organists. 4:40 p.m. Organ Prelude by Daniel the Organist and Preces and Responses – Plainsong Aune, Director of Music at Christ Church Choirmaster at St. Ann Magnificat and Nunc Dimittis – Lutheran in Baltimore. He is also Director and the Holy Trinity Plainsong alternatim with organ of the American Guild of Organists Church in Brooklyn. He O Lord the maker of all thing – Denominational Task Force, and co-dean has performed at the Spoleto Festival, East William Mundy of the Baltimore AGO Chapter. Texas Organ Festival, and was a “clue” on 9 Hosanna to the Son of David – When rooks fly the television program Jeopardy. Thomas Weelkes homeward – The Call – Craig Phillips The Crown of Roses - Tschaikovsky Arthur Baynon Christ Church Preces & Responses – 12 7:00 p.m. Taizé Service in the Preces & William Bradley Roberts Auditorium Responses – Evening Service in A – Herbert Sumsion June Nixon Lord, grant us eyes to see – Evening Joel Martinson Service in G – 12 The Gospel Ship – arr. Walker C.V. Stanford If ye love me – Philip Wilby Through the 19 Teach me, O Lord – David Hurd day thy love Teach me, O Lord – Philip Stopford has spared us – Philip Moore 26 Transfiguration – Craig Phillips 9 He never failed me yet – Robert Ray Transfiguration – Joel Martinson We will walk through the valley – Alice Parker 16 For everyone born – arr. Tom Trenney March 5 Cherub Choir Lift thine eyes – Mendelssohn A Lenten Prayer – David Ashley White 23 O how amiable – Vaughan Williams Hide not thou thy face from us – Give almes of thy goods – Richard Farrant Christopher Tye 16 Easter – TBD 5:00 p.m. Choral Evensong 30 A Hymn for St. Cecilia – 23 Most glorious Lord of life – 4:40 p.m. Organ Prelude by Joseph Russell, Herbert Howells William Harris a student at the acclaimed Curtis Institute O salutaris Hostia – Howells 30 Alleluia, Acclamation and Carol – of Music. He has won first place in both Daniel Pinkham the Albert Schweitzer Organ Festival Lift your voice rejoicing, Mary – November and the Chicago AGO Competition. He K. Lee Scott 6 All Saints’ currently serves as Organ Scholar at St. Sunday Paul’s Episcopal Church, Chestnut Hill, Cherub Choir Philadelphia. May 7 Cherub Choir 5:00 Marching Christ Church Preces & Responses – Faithful Shepherd – Grayston Ives to Zion: Saints William Bradley in Story and Roberts Savior, like a shepherd lead us – Song – The choir will sing a variety of The Amarillo William Bradley Roberts anthems interspersed with hymns and Canticles – 14 Daniel, servant of the Lord – readings which celebrate the lives of the David Ashley Undine Moore Saints of the Church. Guest musician White I got shoes – Parker/Shaw Michael Smith will return to help lead A Prayer of Self- 21 Ave Verum Corpus – Mozart us in this service. Dedication – Requiem – Eliza Gilkyson 13 Soon Ah will be done – arr. Dawson Gary Davison 28 O taste and see – Richard DeLong For I am persuaded – Mark Schweitzer During the season of O Jesu Christ, meins Lebens Licht – 20 King of Glory, King of Peace – J.S. Bach Lent, the service of Compline will be J.S. Bach 27 O pray for the peace of Jerusalem – sung each Sunday night in the church at Herbert Howells 7:00 p.m. June 12 God so loved the world – Bob Chilcott 4 Pentecost December I lift up my eyes to the hills – Spirit moving over chaos – 4 Keep your lamps – André Thomas Paul Bouman David Ashley White 5:00 p.m. A Festival of Nine 19 Behold the Lamb of God – Handel Litany to the Holy Spirit – Lessons & Carols Lord, for thy tender mercy’s sake – Peter Hurford The combined choirs of Christ Church, Richard Farrant Every time I feel the spirit – arr. Dawson brass quintet, and guest organist, Dr. 26 Cincinnati Choral Society Daniel Aune, along with readers from the community, will trace in word and song the history of human salvation. Doors will open at 4:30 for seating. 11 All earth is waiting – Dent Davidson 18 Wondrous Majesty – David Ashley White O thou the central orb – Charles Wood 24 Services with Choir, 5:30 p.m., 8:00 p.m., 10:30 p.m. Dear Friends, you will hear and experience worship in a deeper way due to With the arrival of our new rector, our musical offerings. there is much energy, enthusiasm, I thank all of you who have generously donated to our and optimism at Christ Church. This Friends of Music appeal in the past. Your help enables us to feeling will, I hope, be borne out in go above and beyond what is possible with just the normal the musical offerings presented this operating budget. I invite you to consider supporting this fund year. We will continue to celebrate again and also to attend as many of our services as possible. our rich musical heritage while also We would love to greet you at the receptions following our championing the diversity of music Choral Evensongs. available to us. Wherever you are on your faith journey, know that you In this brochure, you will find are welcome at Christ Church. Come join us in our music the listings of our planned anthems making! and special musical events. From the meditative quietness of Compline services in Lent, to the monthly offerings of Choral Evensongs, to the diversity of our Sunday morning anthems, to the tenth anniversary Sincerely, of our popular Festival Service of Nine Lessons and Carols, I hope M. Jason Abel, Director of Music www.HistoricChristChurch.org 703-549-1450 CHRIST CHURCH 118 N. Washington St. Alexandria, VA 22314 Music at Christ Church, 2016–2017.