2020-2021
Sunday, September 13, 2020
The Fifteenth Sunday after Pentecost: Proper 19, Year A
8:45 a.m. Holy Eucharist
11:15 a.m. Holy Eucharist
C. Hubert H. Parry (1848-1918), Chorale Prelude on “Dundee” (Set 1, No. 1)
Hymn 410, “Praise, my soul, the King of heaven” Lauda anima
Psalm 114 (Plainsong: Tonus Peregrinus)
John Rutter, “Glory to you” Benedictus es, Domine
David Hurd, Love bade me welcome
Richard Proulx, Sanctus & Benedictus from A Community Mass
Hymn 314 stanzas 1&4, “Humbly I adore thee” Adoro te devote
Hymn 376, “Joyful, joyful, we adore thee” Hymn to Joy
C. Hubert H. Parry (1848-1918), Chorale Prelude on “Croft’s 136th
3:15 p.m. Recital
Caroline Robinson, organ
Associate Organist-Choirmaster, The Cathedral of St. Philip
The Sunday afternoon recital series kicks off on September 13, and we are thrilled that our new Associate Organist-Choirmaster, Caroline Robinson, will present the opening program. The series will be streamed live on the Cathedral website and Facebook pages every Sunday at 3:15 p.m. Though we would very much like to welcome you into the Cathedral nave, due to current Covid-19 guidelines, we are only presenting the series online at this time.
Eugène Gigout, Grand Chœur Dialogué (from Six Pièces, 1881)
Herbert Howells, Rhapsody No. 1 in D-flat, Op. 17
Jean-Louis Florentz, Harpe de Marie (from Laudes—Kidân za-nageh, Op. 5)
William Bolcom, What a Friend We Have in Jesus (from Gospel Preludes, Book 1)
Maurice Duruflé, “Toccata” (from Suite for Organ, Op. 5)
Sunday, September 20, 2020
The Sixteenth Sunday after Pentecost: Proper 20, Year A
8:45 a.m. Holy Eucharist
11:15 a.m. Holy Eucharist
James Hook (1746-1827), Voluntary in C Major, Op. 146, No. 1
Hymn 690, “Guide me, O thou great Jehovah” Cwm Rhondda
Psalm 105:1-6, 37-45 (Plainsong)
Hymn 605, “What does the Lord require for praise and offering” Sharpthorne
John Gardner, Fight the good fight
William Mathias, Sanctus & Benedictus (S-128)
Johannes Brahms, Deck thyself, my soul, with gladness (Schmücke dich, Opus 122, No. 5)
Hymn 523, stanzas 1&2, “Glorious things of thee are spoken” Abbot’s Leigh
Johann Sebastian Bach (1685-1750), Concerto in A minor, BWV 593 (after Vivaldi): I. Allegro
3:15 p.m. Recital
Sarah Hawbecker, organ
Organist & Director of Children's Music, Lutheran Church of the Redeemer, Atlanta GA
Felix Mendelssohn, Sonata in B-flat Major, Op. 65, No. 4
Leo Sowerby, Meditation on Picardy
Louis Vierne, “Pastorale” from Symphony I in D minor, Op. 14
Rachel Laurin, Finale pour orgue, Op. 78
Sunday, September 27, 2020
The Seventeenth Sunday after Pentecost: Proper 21, Year A
8:45 a.m. Holy Eucharist
11:15 a.m. Holy Eucharist online
George Shearing (1919-2011), There is a Happy Land from Sacred Sounds (1977)
John Rutter, Benedictus es, Domine, S-236
Psalm 78:1-4, 12-16 (Plainsong Tone I.2)
Hymn 435, “At the name of Jesus” King’s Weston
Gerre Hancock, The Lord will surely come
William Mathias, Sanctus & Benedictus S-128
Johann Sebastian Bach (1685-1750), Ich ruf zu dir, Herr Jesu Christ, BWV 639
Hymn 450, “All hail the power of Jesus’ Name” Coronation
Craig Sellar Lang (1891-1971), Tuba Tune in D major, Op 15
3:15 p.m. Recital
Oak Martin, organ
BMus student at The Curtis Institute of Music, Philadelphia PA
Johann Sebastian Bach, Trio Sonata in C Major, BWV 529
Margaret Vardell Sandresky, Sonata No. 1 for Organ (based on Grant Wood’s painting Spring Turning)
William Grant Still, Elegy
Sunday, October 4, 2020
The Feast of St. Francis, Year A
8:45 a.m. Holy Eucharist
11:15 a.m. Holy Eucharist online
William Henry Harris (1883-1973), Pastoral-Prelude
Hymn 405, “All things bright and beautiful” Royal Oak
Psalm 148:7-14 Anglican chant: Sir David Willcocks
John Rutter, Benedictus es, Domine (S-236)
Grayston Ives, The Canticle of Brother Sun [1392]
William Mathias, Sanctus & Benedictus S-128
Hymn 593, “Lord, make us servants of your peace” Dickinson College
Hymn 400, “All creatures of our God and King” Lasst uns erfreuen
William Mathias (1934-1992), Processional for Organ
3:15 p.m. Recital
Oliver Brett, organ
Associate Organist & Choirmaster, Peachtree Road United Methodist Church, Atlanta GA
Herbert Howells, Rhapsody No. 3 C sharp minor
John Ireland, Elegiac Romance
Edward Elgar, “Andante espressivo” from Organ Sonata in G
William Walton, Coronation March “Orb and Sceptre”
Sunday, October 11, 2020
The Feast of St. Philip, Year A
8:45 a.m. Holy Eucharist
11:15 a.m. Holy Eucharist online
John Cook (1918-1984), Fanfare for Organ
Hymn 657, “Love divine, all loves excelling” Hyfrydol
Psalm 67 (Anglican chant: Edward Bairstow)
Hymn 231, “By all your saints still striving” King’s Lynn
Richard Lakey, Spirit of God, descend upon my heart
William Mathias, Sanctus & Benedictus S-128
Thomas Dorsey, arr. Arnold Sevier , Precious Lord
Hymn 680, “O God, our help in ages past” St. Anne
Arthur Foote (1853-1937),Toccata, Op. 71, No. 7
3:15 p.m. Recital
Raymond & Elizabeth Chenault, duo-organ
Organists Emeriti, All Saints’ Episcopal Church, Atlanta GA
Gaston Litaize, “Choral” (from Sonate à Deux)?
Rachel Laurin, Cantabile à Deux – world première
Gerre Hancock, A Fancy for Two to Play
Philip Moore, Allegro for Organ Duet
Sunday, October 18, 2020
The Twentieth Sunday after Pentecost: Proper 24, Year A
8:45 a.m. Holy Eucharist online
11:15 a.m. Holy Eucharist online
Johann Sebastian Bach (1685-1750), Allein Gott in der Höh sei Ehr, BWV 662 (1685-1750)
Hymn 408, “Sing praise to God who reigns above” Mit Freuden zar
Psalm 99 (Anglican chant: Percy Whitlock)
John Rutter, Benedictus es, Domine, S-236
Alexander L’Estrange , Let all the world in every corner sing
William Mathias, Sanctus & Benedictus S-128
Johann Sebastian Bach, Liebster Jesu, wir sind hier, BWV 73
Hymn 665 “All my hope on God is founded” Michael
Johann Sebastian Bach (1685-1750) Praeludium in E minor, BWV 548, 1
3:15 p.m. Recital online
Theodore Davis, organ
Organist & Choirmaster, St. Bartholomew’s Episcopal Church, Baltimore MD
Florentine Price, Suite No. 1 for Organ
Henri Mulet, Esquisses Byzantines
Sunday, October 25, 2020
The Twenty-First Sunday after Pentecost: Proper 25, Year A
8:45 a.m. Holy Eucharist
11:15 a.m. Holy Eucharist
Johann Sebastian Bach (1685-1750), Ein feste Burg ist unser Gott, BWV 720
Hymn 687, “A mighty fortress is our God” Ein’ feste Burg
Psalm 90:1-6, 13-17 (Plainsong Tone VIII.1)
Sequence hymn 605, “What does the Lord require for praise and offering” Sharpthorne
Charles Villiers Stanford, Beati quorum via
William Mathias, Sanctus & Benedictus S-128
David Conte, Prayer of St. Theresa
Hymn 597, “O day of peace that dimly shines” Jerusalem
Louis Vierne (1870-1937), Toccata in B-flat minor, Op. 53, No. 6
3:15 p.m. Recital
Bruce Xu, organ
Student at Rice University, Houston TX
Johann Sebastian Bach, Prelude & Fugue in B minor, BWV 544
Max Reger, Benedictus, Op.59
Olivier Messiaen, “Alleluias sereins d’une âme qui désire le ciel” from L'Ascension
Olivier Messiaen, “Dieu parmi nous” from La Nativité du Seigneur
Sunday, November 1, 2020
The Feast of All Saints, Year A
8:45 a.m. Holy Eucharist
11:15 a.m. Holy Eucharist
Sigfrid Karg-Elert (1877-1933), Lobet den Herrn mit Pauken und Zimbeln schön, Op. 101
Hymn 287, “For all the saints” Sine Nomine
Psalm 34:1-10, 22 (Anglican chant: David Hurd)
Hymn 293, “I sing a song of the saints of God” Grand Isle
Craig Phillips, The Beatitudes
William Mathias, Sanctus & Benedictus S-128
Hymn 620, “Jerusalem, my happy home” Land of Rest
Hymn 618, “Ye watchers and ye holy ones” Lasst uns erfreuen
Marcel Dupré (1886-1971), Placare Christe Servulis from Le Tombeau de Couperin
4 p.m. Choral Evensong for All Faithful Departed
Edward Elgar (1857-1934) “Nimrod” from Enigma Variations
Hymn 287, “For all the saints” Sine Nomine
Stephen Caracciolo, Preces & Responses
Psalm 34:1-10, 22 (Anglican chant: David Hurd)
Ēriks Ešenvalds, Magnificat & Nunc dimittis (Merton College Service)
Dan Locklair, Remembrance
Maurice Duruflé, “In paradisum” from Requiem
Hymn 625, “Ye holy angels bright” Darwall’s 148th
Frank Bridge (1879-1941), Allegro con spirito from Three Pieces
7 p.m. The Homeless Requiem
George Shearing (1919-2011), There is a Happy Land from Sacred Sounds (1977)
Hymn 657, “Love divine, all loves excelling” Hyfrydol
Psalm 23 (Anglican chant: C. Hylton Stewart)
Leonard Cohen, Hallelujah (sung by the Atlanta Homeward Choir)
Thomas Dorsey, arr. Arnold Sevier, Precious Lord (sung by the Cathedral Schola)
Hymn 599, “Lift every voice and sing” Lift every voice and sing
Claude Murphree (1906-1958), Toccata on “How Firm a Foundation”
Sunday, November 8, 2020
The Twenty-Third Sunday after Pentecost: Proper 27, Year A
8:45 a.m. Holy Eucharist
11:15 a.m. Holy Eucharist online
Dietrich Buxtehude (1637-1707), Praeludium in D major, BuxWV 139
Hymn 593, “Lord, make us servants of your peace” Dickinson College
Psalm 78:1-7 (Plainsong Tone I.2)
Hymn 68, “Rejoice, rejoice, believers, and let your lamps appear” Llangloffan
David Briggs, Christ’s Peace
William Mathias, Sanctus & Benedictus S-128
Jacques-Nicolas Lemmens (1823-1881), Prière No. 4
Hymn 665 “All my hope on God is founded” Michael
Dieterich Buxtehude, Praeludium in C Major, BuxWV 137
3:15 p.m. Recital
Jacob Montgomery, organ
Bethany Presbyterian Church, Rochester NY
Marcel Dupré, “Allegro deciso” from Évocation
William Bolcom, Jesus Loves Me
Louis Vierne, “Adagio” from Organ Symphony No. 3 in F-sharp minor, Op. 28
Johann Sebastian Bach, Passacaglia & Fugue in C minor, BWV 582
Sunday, November 15, 2020
The Twenty-Fourth Sunday after Pentecost: Proper 28, Year A
8:45 a.m. Holy Eucharist
11:15 a.m. Holy Eucharist
Clara Schumann (1819-1896), Prelude and Fugue in D minor, Op. 16, no. 3
Hymn 598, “Lord Christ, when first thou cam’st to earth” Mit Freuden zart
Psalm 123 (Plainsong Tone VI)
Hymn 617, “Eternal Ruler of the ceaseless round” Song 1
William Byrd, Prevent us, O Lord
William Mathias, Sanctus & Benedictus S-128
Thomas Ford, Almighty God, which hast me brought in safety to this present day
Hymn 551, “Rise up, ye saints of God” Festal Song
Louis Vierne (1870-1937), Carillon de Westminster, Op. 54, no. 6
3:15 p.m. Recital
Julie Andrijeski, violin (Artistic Director, The Atlanta Baroque Orchestra)
Caroline Robinson, harpsichord (Associate Organist-Choirmaster, The Cathedral of St. Philip)
Giovanni Battista Fontana, Sonata Seconda
Élisabeth Jacquet de la Guerre, Violin Sonata No. 3 in F Major
Jean-Féry Rebel, “Caprice” from Violin Suite No. 2 in D Major
Sunday, November 22, 2020
The Last Sunday after Pentecost: Proper 29, Year A
8:45 a.m. Holy Eucharist
11:15 a.m. Holy Eucharist
Alexandre Boëly (1785-1858), Fantaisie et Fugue, Op. 18, No. 6
Hymn 382, “King of glory, King of peace” General Seminary
Metrical Psalm 100 : hymn 377, “All people that on earth do dwell” Old Hundredth
Ralph Vaughan Williams, O clap your hands
William Mathias, Sanctus & Benedictus S-128
Sigfrid Karg-Elert (1877-1933), Rejoice greatly, O My Soul
Hymn 450, “All hail the power of Jesus’ Name!” Coronation
Louis Vierne (1870-1937), Final from Symphonie I, Op. 14
3:15 p.m. Recital
Will Gotmer, organ
Director of Music/Organist, Grace Episcopal Church, Gainesville GA
Felix Mendelssohn, Sonata No. 2 in C minor
Johann Sebastian Bach, Prelude and Fugue in C Major, BWV 531
Charles-Marie Widor, “Andante sostenuto” from Organ Symphony No. 9, Op. 70 (“Gothique”)
Leo Sowerby, Comes Autumn Time
Sunday, November 29, 2020
The First Sunday of Advent, Year B
8:45 a.m. Holy Eucharist
11:15 a.m. Holy Eucharist
Johann Sebastian Bach (1685-1750), Wachet auf, ruft uns die Stimme, BWV 645
Hymn 57, “Lo! he comes with clouds descending” Helmsley
Psalm 80:1-7, 16-18 (Plainchant Tone IV.2)
Hymn 56, stanzas 1-2, “O come, O come Emmanuel” Veni, veni Emmanuel
Paul Manz, E’en so, Lord Jesus, quickly come
Calvin Hampton, Sanctus & Benedictus, S-127
Hymn 324, stanza 1, “Let all mortal flesh keep silence” Picardy
Hymn 64, “O heavenly Word, eternal Light” O Heiland, reiss die Himmel auf
Louis-Nicolas Clerambault (1676-1749), Caprice sur les Grands Jeux from Suite du Deuxième Ton
4 p.m. Advent Procession with Lessons and Carols / Cathedral Choir
Recorded on the First Sunday of Advent 2019
Johann Sebastian Bach (1685-1750), Nun komm, der Heiden Heiland, BWV 659
The Great O Antiphons
Richard Marlow, Matin Responsory
“Lo, he comes with clouds descending” (Helmsley)
Ben Parry, Adam lay ybounden
“Creator of the stars of night” Conditor alme siderum
Francisco Guerrero, Rorate caeli
“Come, thou Redeemer of the earth” Puer nobis
arr. Dale Adelmann, Lo, how a Rose e’er blooming
“O day of peace that dimly shines” Jerusalem
“Comfort, comfort ye my people” Psalm 42
arr. David Schelat, The Angel Gabriel
Anton Bruckner, Ave Maria
“Ye who claim the faith of Jesus” Raquel
Herbert Howells, Magnificat (St Paul’s Cathedral)
Francis Pott, Balulalow
“O come, O come, Emmanuel” Veni, veni Emmanuel
Johann Sebastian Bach (1685-1750), Nun komm, der Heiden Heiland, BWV 661
Sunday, December 6, 2020
The Second Sunday of Advent, Year B
8:45 a.m. Holy Eucharist
11:15 a.m. Holy Eucharist
Charles-Marie Widor (1844-1937), Andante Sostenuto from Symphonie Gothique
Hymn 67, “Comfort, comfort ye my people” Psalm 42
Psalm 85:1-2, 8-13 (Plainchant Tone I.2)
Hymn 56, stanzas 3-4, “O come, O come Emmanuel” Veni, veni Emmanuel
Charles Beaudrot, Comfort, comfort ye my people
Calvin Hampton, Sanctus & Benedictus S-127
Daniel Gawthrop, Come, thou long-expected Jesus
Hymn 76, “On Jordan’s bank the Baptist’s cry announces that the Lord is nigh” Winchester New
Craig Sellar Lang (1891-1971), Voluntary on ‘Winchester New’
3:15 p.m. Recital
Matthew Michael Brown, organ
Director of Music, St. Luke’s Episcopal Church, Atlanta GA
George Baker, Ricercare on Nun komm, der Heiden Heiland
Jehan Alain, Deuxième Fantaisie, JA 117
Johann Sebastian Bach, Prelude and Fugue in B minor, BWV 544
Flor Peeters, Toccata, Fugue et Hymne sur Ave Maris Stella, Op. 28
Sunday, December 13, 2020
The Third Sunday of Advent, Year B
8:45 a.m. Holy Eucharist
11:15 a.m. Holy Eucharist
Three Chorale Preludes by Johann Sebastian Bach (1685-1750)
Meine Seele erhebt den Herren (My soul doth magnify the Lord), BWV 648
Nun komm, der Heiden Heiland (Come now, Savior of the nations), BWV 599
Herr Christ, der einge Gottes-Sohn (Lord Christ, the only Son of God), BWV 601
Hymn 65, “Prepare the way, O Zion” Bereden väg fór Herran
Psalm 126 (Plainsong tone I.1)
Hymn 56, stanzas 5-6, “O come, O come Emmanuel” Veni, veni Emmanuel
Charles Wood, O thou, the central orb
Calvin Hampton, Sanctus & Benedictus S-127
Gerald Near, Magnificat on Plainsong Themes
Hymn 59, “Hark! A thrilling voice is sounding” Merton
Johann Sebastian Bach, Fuga sopra il Magnificat, BWV 733
Sunday, December 20, 2020
The Fourth Sunday of Advent, Year B
8:45 a.m. Holy Eucharist
11:15 a.m. Holy Eucharist
Jeanne Demessieux (1921-1968), Rorate Caeli - Choral orné, from Twelve Choral Preludes on Gregorian Chant Themes, Op. 8
Hymn “Come, thou Redeemer of the earth” Puer nobis nascitur
Psalm 89:1-4, 19-26 (Plainsong Tone I.1)
Hymn 444, “Blessed be the God of Israel” Thornbury
arr. David Schelat, The Angel Gabriel
Calvin Hampton, Sanctus & Benedictus S-127
arr. Andrew Carter, A maiden most gentle
Hymn 56, “O come, O come, Emmanuel"
Andrew Carter (b. 1939), Toccata on ‘Veni Emmanuel’ (“O come, O come Emmanuel”)
4 p.m. A Christmas Festival of Nine Lessons & Carols
Modeled on the famous carol service broadcast each Christmas Eve from King’s College, Cambridge, this is our most popular choral service of the year. Ancient prophecies foretelling the coming of a Messiah and the Gospel accounts of Jesus’ birth are illumined by extra-biblical texts, anthems and Christmas carols that have inspired composers, choirs, and worshippers throughout the world and across time. For all who hold the music and message of Christmas dear, this service is a meaningful and joyous way to celebrate Christ’s birth. This year’s service will be held online only, and will also be available to view on the Cathedral website and our Facebook pages after the initial airing.
Herbert Sumsion, Prelude on “The Holly and the Ivy”
Hymn 102, “Once in royal David’s city” Irby, descants David Willcocks & Daniel Fortune
Frank Boles, Adam lay ybounden
John Jacob Niles, arr. Andrew Carter, I wonder as I wander
Howard Helvey, There is no Rose of such virtue
Charles Beaudrot, Comfort, comfort ye my people
arr. Craig Phillips, Gabriel’s Message
Hymn 92, “On this day earth shall ring” Personent hodie
Herbert Howells, Sing lullaby
Hymn 105, “God rest you merry, gentlemen” desc. Willcocks
arr. Paul Halley, What child is this
Hymn 82, “Of the Father’s love begotten” Divinum mysterium, arr. Dale Adelmann
Morten Lauridsen, O magnum mysterium
Hymn 87, “Hark! the herald angels sing” Mendelssohn, arr. Craig Phillips
Johann Sebastian Bach, In dulci jubilo, BWV 729
December 24, 2020
Christmas Eve
4:00 p.m. Christmas Pageant
Gustav Holst (1874-1934), Christmas Day (Choral Fantasy on Old Carols)
“O come, all ye faithful” Adeste fideles
“The angel Gabriel” Gabriel’s Message
“O little town of Bethlehem” St. Louis
“What child is this” Greensleeves
“God rest you merry, gentlemen”God rest you merry
“Hark! the herald angels sing” Mendelssohn
“Go tell it on the mountain” 19th-century African-American Spiritual
“We three kings of Orient are”
“On this day earth shall ring” Personent hodie
“What can I give him” Cranham
“Once in royal David’s city” Irby
“Silent night, holy night” Stille Nacht
“Joy to the world” Antioch
Emma Lou Diemer (b. 1927), Fantasy on “Antioch”
8:30 & 11:30 p.m. Festival Holy Eucharist
Alexandre Guilmant, Offertoire sur Deux Noëls
Hymn 83, “O come, all ye faithful” Adeste fideles, descant 4 J. Roland Middleton, arr. Craig Phillips
Hymn 94, “While shepherds watched their flocks by night” Winchester New, descant 2 C.S. Lang, arr. Craig Phillips
arr. R.L. Pearsall, In dulci jubilo
Hymn 87, “Hark! the herald angels sing” Mendelssohn, arr. Craig Phillips
William Mathias, Sanctus & Benedictus, S–128
arr. Reginald Jacques, Away in a manger
Hymn 111, “Silent night” Stille Nacht, descant by Thomas Foster
Hymn 100, “Joy to the world” Antioch, arr. Craig Phillips
Eric H. Thiman, Improvisation on ‘Adeste fideles’
December 27, 2020
First Sunday After Christmas
8:45 & 11:15 a.m.
Congregational Lessons & Carols & Holy Eucharist
Most of this service was recorded live on December 30, 2018.
Claude-Bénigne Balbastre (1724-1799), Où s’en vont ces gais berger
Entrance hymn 102, “Once in royal David’s city” Irby
Hymn 100, “Joy to the world” Antioch
Hymn 92, “On this day earth shall ring” Personent hodie
Hymn 265, “The angel Gabriel from heaven came” Gabriel’s Message
Hymn 101, “Away in a manger” Cradle Song
Hymn 105, “God rest you merry, gentlemen” God rest you merry
Hymn 109, “The first Nowell” The First Nowell
Hymn 82, “Of the Father’s love begotten” Divinum mysterium
Cornish carol, arr. John Rutter, Sans Day Carol
Hymn 112, “In the bleak midwinter” Cranham
William Mathias, Sanctus & Benedictus
Hymn 324, stanza 2, “Let all mortal flesh keep silence” Picardy
Cradle Song arr. Peter Hallock, Away in a manger
Hymn 87, “Hark! the herald angels sing” Mendelssohn
Louis-Claude Daquin (1694-1772), Noël X (Grand Jeu et Duo)
Sunday, January 3, 2021
The Second Sunday After Christmas, Year B
8:45 a.m. Holy Eucharist
11:15 a.m. Holy Eucharist
John Ireland (1879-1962), The Holy Boy: A Carol of the Nativity
Hymn 93, “Angels from the realms of glory” Regent Square
Psalm 84 (Anglican Chant: Edward Bairstow)
Hymn 517, “How lovely is thy dwelling-place” Brother James’ Air
Charles Wood, Expectans, expectavi
William Mathias, Sanctus & Benedictus S-128
Stephen Paulus, A Savior from on high
Hymn 397, “Now thank we all our God” Nun danket alle Gott
Alexandre Guilmant (1837-1911), Noël polonais (Variations on the Polish carol, “Infant holy, infant lowly”)
3:15 p.m. Recital
Eugene Lavery, organ
Organist & Director of Music, St. Alban’s Episcopal Church, Waco TX
Geoffrey Bush, Trumpet March
Maurice Duruflé, Prélude et Fugue sur le nom d’Alain, Op 7
Robin Milford, Pastoral Dance on “On Christmas Night”
Alfred Hollins, Christmas Cradle Song
arr. Keith Chapman, Bring a Torch, Jeanette, Isabella (17th-century French carol)
Sunday, January 10, 2021
The First Sunday After the Epiphany: The Baptism of Our Lord, Year B
8:45 a.m. Holy Eucharist
11:15 a.m. Holy Eucharist
Johann Sebastian Bach (1685-1750), Christ, unser Herr, zum Jordan kam, BWV 684
Hymn 120, “The sinless one to Jordan came”
Psalm 29 (Anglican chant: James Turle)
Hymn 116, “ ‘I come,’ the great Redeemer cries” This Endris Nyght
Richard Lakey, Spirit of God, descend upon my heart
Leo Nester, I saw water
Hymn 121, “Christ, when for us you were baptized” Caithness
Gaston Litaize (1909-1991), Épiphanie
3:15 p.m. Recital
Cuarteto Orgánico
McDuffie Center for Strings, Townsend School of Music, Mercer University, Macon GA
Ludwig van Beethoven, String Quartet No. 3 in D Major, Opus 18
Allegro
Andante con moto
Allegro
Presto
Sunday, January 17, 2021
The Second Sunday After the Epiphany, Year B
8:45 a.m. Holy Eucharist
11:15 a.m. Holy Eucharist
Dietrich Buxtehude (1637-1707), Wie schön leuchtet der Morgenstern, BuxWV 223
Hymn 497, “How bright appears the morning star” Wie schön leuchtet der Morgenstern
Psalm 139:1-5, 12-17 Anglican chant: Charles Hylton Stewart
Sequence 529, “In Christ there is no East or West” McKee
Thomas Dorsey, arr. Arnold Sevier, Precious Lord
Craig Phillips, Sanctus & Benedictus from Festival Eucharist
Spiritual, arr. Moses Hogan, We shall walk through the valley in peace
Hymn 535, “Ye servants of God, your Master proclaim” Paderborn
Dieterich Buxtehude (1637-1707), Toccata in D minor, BuxWV 155
3:15 p.m. Recital
Alvin Blount, organ
Organist-Choirmaster, Church of the Good Shepherd, Knoxville TN
Grayston Ives, Intrada
Sigfrid Karg-Elert, Harmonies du soir
Sigfrid Karg-Elert, Clair de lune
Dieterich Buxtehude, Präludium, Fuga und Ciacona, BuxWV 137
Adolphus Hailstork, Prelude on “We Shall Overcome”
Adolphus Hailstork, Postlude on “We Shall Overcome”
Adolphus Hailstork, Prelude on “Deep River”
arr. Richard Elliott, Swing Low, Sweet Chariot
Sunday, January 24, 2021
The Third Sunday After the Epiphany, Year B
8:45 a.m. Holy Eucharist
11:15 a.m. Holy Eucharist
Herbert Howells (1892-1983), Psalm-Prelude, Set I, No. 2 (Op. 32, No. 2)
Opening hymn 550, “Jesus calls us; o’er the tumult of our life’s wild restless sea” Restoration
Psalm 62:6-14 (Plainsong Tone VIII.1)
Hymn 653, “Dear Lord and Father of mankind” Repton
William Mathias, Arise, shine, for your Light has come
Craig Phillips, Sanctus & Benedictus from Festival Eucharist
Edward Bairstow, I sat down under his shadow
Hymn 539 stanzas 1&2, “O Zion, haste, thy mission high fulfilling” Tidings
Charles-Marie Widor (1844-1937), Symphonie No. 2 in D major, V. Finale (Op. 13, No. 2)
3:15 p.m. Recital
Kirk Rich, organ
Director of Music, All Saints' Episcopal Church, Atlanta GA
Louis Marchand, Grand Dialogue from Troisième Livre d’Orgue
Jean-Adam Guilain, “Tierce en taille” from Suite du Deuxième Ton pour le Magnificat
Guillaume Lasceux, Judex crederis — Verset du Te Deum
César Franck, Pièce héroïque from Trois Pièces
Sunday, January 31, 2021
The Fourth Sunday After the Epiphany, Year B
8:45 a.m. Holy Eucharist
11:15 a.m. Holy Eucharist
Ralph Vaughan Williams (1872-1958), Rhosymedre (“Lovely”)
Hymn 493, “O for a thousand tongues to sing” Azmon
Psalm 111 (Plainsong Tone VIII.5)
Richard Shephard, O for a thousand tongues to sing
Craig Phillips, Sanctus & Benedictus from Festival Eucharist
Spiritual, arr. Carl Haywood, There is a balm in Gilead
Hymn 438, “Tell out my soul, the greatness of the Lord” Woodlands
Frank Bridge (1879-1941), Allegro marziale e ben marcato in D Major
3:15 p.m. Recital
Brian Parks, organ
Director of Music, First United Methodist Church, Marietta GA
Johann Sebastian Bach, Passacaglia, BWV 582
John Williams, Excerpts from Superman Suite, arr. Brian Parks
Sunday, February 7, 2021
The Fifth Sunday After the Epiphany, Year B
8:45 a.m. Holy Eucharist
11:15 a.m. Holy Eucharist
Felix Mendelssohn (1809-1847), Andante in D Major with variations
Hymn 411, “O bless the Lord, my soul!” St. Thomas (Williams)
Psalm 147:1-12, 21c Plainsong Tone VIII.1
Hymn 635, “If thou but trust in God to guide thee” Wer nur den lieben Gott lässt walten
Samuel Sebastian Wesley, Thou wilt keep him in perfect peace
Craig Phillips, Sanctus & Benedictus from Festival Eucharist
Gerald Near, They that wait upon the Lord (today’s OT lesson)
Hymn 381, “Thy strong word did cleave the darkness” Ton-y-Botel
Felix Mendelssohn (1809-1847), Allegro con brio (from Sonata No. 4 in B-flat, Op. 65)
3:15 p.m. Recital
Justin Maxey, organ
Atlanta GA
Louis Vierne, Movements from Symphony No. 3 in F-sharp minor, Op. 28
Franz Liszt, Liebestraum No. 3 (trans. Harvey Gaul)
Henri Mulet, Tu es petra et portæ inferi non prævalebunt adversus te from Esquisses byzantines
Sunday, February 14, 2021
The Sixth Sunday After the Epiphany, Year B
8:45 a.m. Holy Eucharist
11:15 a.m. Holy Eucharist
Johann Sebastian Bach (1685-1750), Toccata in C Major, BWV 564
Hymn 137, “O wondrous type! O vision fair” Wareham
Psalm 50:1-6 (Plainsong Tone I.2)
Hymn 133 “O Light of Light, Love given birth” Elmhurst
Gwyneth Walker, Dazzling as the Sun
Craig Phillips, Sanctus & Benedictus from Festival Eucharist
Morten Lauridsen, O nata lux from Lux Aeterna
Hymn 618, “Ye watchers and ye holy ones” Lasst uns erfreuen
Théodore Dubois (1837-1924), Toccata in G Major (No. 3 from Twelve Pieces)
3:15 p.m. Recital
Caroline Robinson, organ
Associate Organist-Choirmaster, The Cathedral of St. Philip
Jean-Louis Florentz, Laudes — Kidân za-nageh (Op. 5, 1983-1985)
I. Dis-moi ton nom…
II. Prière pour délier les charmes
III. Harpe de Marie
IV. Chant des fleurs
V. Pleurs de la Vierge
VI. Rempart de la croix
VII. …Seigneur des lumières
February 17, 2021
Ash Wednesday, Year B
12:00 p.m.
7:00 p.m.
Johann Sebastian Bach, O Mensch, bewein dein’ Sünde gross, BWV 622
Psalm 103: 8-14 (Plainchant Tone II.1)
Henry Purcell, Thou knowest, Lord, the secrets of our heart
Psalm 51: 1-18 (Plainchant Tone IV.1)
Hymn 147, "Now let us all with one accord" Bourbon
Sunday, February 21, 2021
The First Sunday in Lent, Year B
8:45 a.m. Holy Eucharist
11:15 a.m. Holy Eucharist
Louis Vierne (1870-1937), Adagio from Symphonie III, Op. 28
The Great Litany
The Trisagion S-102 (after Alexander Archangelsky)
Psalm 25:1-9 (Plainchant Tone II.1)
Dan Locklair, Lord Jesus, think on me
Franz Schubert arr. Proulx, Sanctus & Benedictus S–130 from Deutsche Messe
“Behold the Lamb of God” from the Iona Abbey Music Book, 16
Hymn 687, “A mighty fortress is our God” Ein feste Burg
Louis Vierne (1870-1937), Allegro from Symphonie II, Op. 20
3:15 p.m. Recital
Elena V. Dorozhkina, piano
Atlanta GA
elenadorozhkina.com
Johann Sebastian Bach, from The Well-Tempered Clavier, Books 1 (1722) and 2 (1742)
Prelude and Fugue in A minor, BWV 889, Book 2
Prelude and Fugue in B-Flat Major, BWV 866, Book 1
Prelude and Fugue in C minor, BWV 847, Book 1
Prelude and Fugue in E minor, BWV 855, Book 1
Prelude and Fugue in D minor, BWV 875, Book 2
Prelude and Fugue in F minor, BWV 881, Book 2
Prelude and Fugue in D Major, BWV 850, Book 1
Sunday, February 28, 2021
The Second Sunday in Lent, Year B
8:45 a.m. Holy Eucharist
11:15 a.m. Holy Eucharist
Samuel Coleridge-Taylor (1875-1912), Arietta from Arietta, Elegy, and Melody
Hymn 401, “The God of Abraham praise” Leoni
The Trisagion S-102 ( after Alexander Archangelsky)
Psalm 22:22-30 Plainchant Tone IV.1
Hymn 675 stanzas 1, 2 & 4, “Take up your cross”Bourbon
Spiritual, arr. Dale Adelmann, Steal away to Jesus
Franz Schubert arr. Proulx, Sanctus & Benedictus S–130 from Deutsche Messe
William Byrd, Prevent us, O Lord
Hymn 149, “Eternal Lord of love, behold your Church” Old 124th
Anton Bruckner (1824-1896), Prelude and Fugue in C minor
3:15 p.m. Recital
John Coble, organ
Director of Music & Organist, First Presbyterian Church, Athens GA
Johann Sebastian Bach, Prelude and Fugue in G minor, BWV 535
J.S. Bach, Wer nur den lieben Gott läßt walten, BWV 647
Dan Locklair, In Memory – H.H.L.
César Franck, Choral III
Sunday, March 7, 2021
The Third Sunday in Lent, Year B
8:45 a.m. Holy Eucharist
11:15 a.m. Holy Eucharist
Joseph Guy Ropartz (1864-1955), Prière
Hymn 653, “Dear Lord and Father of mankind” Repton
The Trisagion S-102 (after Alexander Archangelsky)
Psalm 19 (Plainchant Tone VII.3)
Sequence hymn 141, “Wilt thou forgive that sin, where I begun” So giebst du nun
Anton Bruckner, Os justi meditabur sapientiam
Franz Schubert arr. Proulx, Sanctus & Benedictus (S-130) from Deutsche Messe
William Byrd, Teach me, O Lord
Hymn 703, “Lead us, O Father, in the paths of peace” Song 22
Franz Tunder (1614-1667), Praeludium g-moll
3:15 p.m. Recital
Kelsey Berg, organ
Organist, St. Stephen’s Episcopal Church, Milledgeville, GA
Johann Sebastian Bach, Praeludium et Fuga in B minor, BWV 544
David Conte, Recollection (Soliloquy No. 2)
Marcel Dupré, Cortège et Litanie from 4 Pièces, Op.19
Sunday, March 14, 2021
The Fourth Sunday in Lent, Year B
8:45 a.m. Holy Eucharist
11:15 a.m. Holy Eucharist
Jeanne Demessieux (1921-1968), Attende Domine (Hear us, O mighty Lord)
Hymn 690, “Guide me, O thou great Jehovah”Cwm Rhondda
Trisagion S-102, after Alexander Archangelsky
Psalm 107:1-3, 17-22 (Plainchant Tone V.1)
Hymn 469, “There’s a wideness in God’s mercy” St. Helena
Bob Chilcott, God so loved the world [today’s Gospel]
Franz Schubert, Sanctus & Benedictus (S-130) from Deutsche Messe
David Hurd, Teach me, O Lord, the way of your statutes
Hymn 473, “Lift high the cross” Crucifer
Léon Boëllmann (1862-1897), Toccata in D minor
3:15 p.m. Recital
Atlanta Baroque Orchestra members Evan Few & Jeanne Johnson, violins
with Caroline Robinson, continuo organ
Antonio Bertali, Sonata Violino Solo (Partiturbuch Ludwig)
Heinrich Schmelzer, Sonata Quarta (from 6 Sonate, 1664)
Heinrich Ignaz Franz Biber, Partita IV (from Harmonia Artificiosa-Ariosa)
Sunday, March 21, 2021
The Fifth Sunday in Lent, Year B
8:45 a.m. Holy Eucharist
11:15 a.m. Holy Eucharist
Johann Sebastian Bach (1685-1750), Christ, aller Welt Trost, BWV 670
Hymn 495, “Hail, thou once-despised Jesus” In Babilone
Trisagion S-102 after Alexander Archangelsky
Psalm 51:1-13 Plainchant Tone IV.1
Hymn 442, “In the cross of Christ I glory” Tomter
arr. Michael Sitton, Wondrous love
Franz Schubert, Sanctus & Benedictus S-130, from Deutsche Messe
Colin Mawby, Jesus Christ the apple tree
Hymn 448, “O love, how deep, how broad, how high” Deus tuorum militum
Johann Sebastian Bach (1685-1750), Aus tiefer Not, schrei ich zu dir, BWV 686
3:15 p.m. Recital
Jack Mitchener, organ
Organist & Artist-in-Residence, The Cathedral of St. Philip
A recital in honor of the 336th anniversary of
Johann Sebastian Bach’s birth (March 21, 1685 – July 28, 1750)
Fuga à 5 con pedale pro Organo pleno, BWV 552, 2 (‘St. Anne Fugue’)
Dies sind die heilgen zehen Gebot, BWV 678 – à 2 Clav. et Ped., Canto fermo in Canone
Trio super Herr Jesu Christ, dich zu uns wend, BWV 655 – à 2 claviers et pédale
Valet wir ich dir geben, BWV 736 – choralis in pedale
Wenn wir in höchsten Nöten sein, BWV 641 – à 2 Clav. & Ped.
Movements 2 and 3 from the Pastorella, BWV 590
Toccata in F Major, BWV 540, 1
Sunday, March 28, 2021
Palm Sunday, Year B
8:45 a.m. Holy Eucharist
11:15 a.m. Holy Eucharist
Johann Sebastian Bach (1685-1750), Chorale Prelude on Valet will ich dir geben, BWV 735
Hymn 154, “All glory, laud, and honor” Valet will ich dir geben
Hymn 435, “At the Name of Jesus” King’s Weston
Kenneth Leighton, Solus ad victimam
Franz Schubert, Sanctus & Benedictus S-130 from Deutsche Messe
Charles Snider, Was ever grief like mine?
Hymn 168, “O sacred head, sore wounded” Herzlich tut mich verlangen
No 3:15 p.m. Recital today
4 p.m. Meditation on the Passion of Christ, with Carols
Cathedral Schola (Recorded on Palm Sunday 2018)
One of the most profound choral services of the year, this meditation employs lessons and carols, Spirituals, anthems, motets, and congregational hymns to illuminate the Passion of Christ, which is retold using biblical narratives from Mark, Matthew, and John, sung to some of the most ancient plainchant known to the Church.
“Ah, holy Jesus, how hast thou offended” (Herzliebster Jesu)
arr. Martin Shaw, The Merchant’s Carol
“A stable lamp is lighted” (Andújar)
Richard Lloyd, The Ballad of the Judas Tree
Peter Illyich Tchaikovsky, The Crown of Roses
“To mock your reign, O dearest Lord” (Tallis’ Third Tune)
Benjamin Britten, Corpus Christi Carol
Charles Snider, Was ever grief like mine?
“Beneath the cross of Jesus” (Sewanee Schola)
Spiritual, Were you there when they crucified my Lord?
Antonio Lotti, Crucifixus à 8
Thursday, April 1, 2021
Maundy Thursday
12:00 p.m. & 7:00 p.m.
Johann Sebastian Bach (1685-1750), Schmücke dich, O liebe Seele, BWV 654
Psalm 116:1, 10-17 (Plainchant Tone VIII.1)
Sequence hymn 602, “Jesu, Jesu, fill us with your love” Chereponi
Hymn 577, “God is love, and where true love is” Ubi caritas (Murray)
Ola Gjeilo, Ubi caritas et amor
Hymn 329, “Now, my tongue, the mystery telling” Pange lingua
Friday, April 2, 2021
Good Friday
12:00 p.m. & 7:00 p.m.
Johannes Brahms (1833-1897), Herzlich tut mich verlangen, op. 122, no. 10
Psalm 22:1-18 (Plainchant Tone IV.1)
The Passion according to St. John (Ancient Plainchant for the Passion Gospels)
Hymn 172, “Were you there when they crucified my Lord” Were you there
Charles Roper, See the destined day arise
Hymn 166, “Sing, my tongue, the glorious battle” Pange lingua
Sunday, April 4, 2021
Easter Day, Year B
8:45 a.m. Holy Eucharist
11:15 a.m. Holy Eucharist
Percy Whitlock (1903-1946), Fanfare (from Four Extemporizations)
Hymn 207, “Jesus Christ is risen today” Easter Hymn, arr. Craig Phillips
Psalm 118:14-17, 22-24 arr. Bruce Neswick
Hymn at the Asperges 490, “I want to walk as a child of the light” Houston
Craig Phillips, Light’s glittering morn
William Mathias, Sanctus & Benedictus S–128
Patrick Hadley, My beloved spake
Hymn 179, “Welcome, happy morning!” Fortunatus, arr. Craig Phillips
Eugène Gigout (1844-1925), Grand Chœur Dialogué (from Six Pièces, 1881)
Sunday, April 11, 2021
The Second Sunday of Easter, Year B
8:45 a.m. Holy Eucharist
11:15 a.m. Holy Eucharist
Louis Vierne (1870-1937), Scherzo (from Symphonie II in E minor)
Hymn 206, “Alleluia! O sons and daughers, let us sing!” O filii et filiae
Hymn 242, “How oft, O Lord, thy face hath shone on doubting souls” Jacob
Craig Phillips, We walk by faith
William Mathias, Sanctus & Benedictus S–128
Luca Marenzio, Quia vidisti me, Thoma
Hymn 193, “That Easter day with joy was bright” Puer nobis
Nicolas Lebègue (1631-1702), Voluntary Offertoire sur le chant d’O filii et filiae
3:15 p.m. Recital
Jeff Johnson, organ
Pastor of First Lutheran Church, Brockton MA
Peter Planyavsky, Toccata a la Rumba
Nicholaus Bruhns, Praeludium in G Major
Louis Vierne, Pastorale from Vingt-quatre pièces en style libre
César Franck, Pièce Héroïque
Sunday, April 18, 2021
The Third Sunday of Easter, Year B
8:45 a.m. Holy Eucharist
11:15 a.m. Holy Eucharist
Dieterich Buxtehude (1637-1707), Nun bitten wir den heiligen Geist, BuxWV 208
Hymn 184, “Christ the Lord is risen again!” Christ ist erstanden
William Mathias , Gloria in excelsis S-278
Hymn 200, “Come, ye faithful, raise the strain” Gaudeamus pariter
Craig Phillips, The Lord is risen indeed
William Mathias, Sanctus & Benedictus S-128
arr. Charles Wood, This joyful Eastertide
Hymn 205, “Good Christians all, rejoice and sing!” Gelobt sei Gott
Dietrich Buxtehude (1637-1707), Fugue in C major (“Jig Fugue”)
3:15 p.m. Recital
Will Buthod, organ
Minister of Music, Holy Trinity Episcopal Parish, Decatur GA
Aaron Copland, Fanfare for the Common Man (transcr. Will Buthod)
Florence Price, Retrospection
Samuel Coleridge-Taylor, Impromptu No. 2 (from Three Impromptus for the Organ)
arr. William Farley Smith, Wade in duh Wadduh!
arr. Eurydice V. Osterman, Give Me Jesus
John Williams, Selections from Star Wars
Sunday, April 25, 2021
The Fourth Sunday of Easter, Year B
8:45 a.m. Holy Eucharist
11:15 a.m. Holy Eucharist
Searle Wright (1918-2004), Prelude on ‘Brother James’s Air’
Hymn 417, “This is the feast” Festival Canticle
William Mathias, Gloria in excelsis, S-278
Psalm 23 (Anglican chant: C. Hylton Stewart)
Hymn 664, “My Shepherd will supply my need”
Gerre Hancock, A Song to the Lamb
William Mathias, Sanctus & Benedictus, S-128
Hymn 645, “The King of love my shepherd is” St. Columba
Hymn 210, “The day of resurrection”
Margaret Vardell Sandresky (b. April 28, 1921), Gloria (from L’homme armé Organ Mass)
3:15 p.m. Recital
David Brensinger, organ
Atlanta GA
Dieterich Buxtehude, Präludium in D, BuxWV 139
Ennis Fruhauf, Chorale Prelude on "Schmücke dich, o liebe Seele"
Enjott Schneider, Chorale Prelude on "Schmücke dich, o liebe Seele"
Denis Bédard, Dialogue sur Te Deum
Charles Hubert H. Parry, Two chorale preludes: "St. Mary" and "Old 104th"
Billy Nalle, Trio in a style of Bach: Alles was du bist
Albert Alain, Final sur le Carillon de Luçon, Op. 324
Sunday, May 2, 2021
The Fifth Sunday of Easter, Year B
8:45 a.m. Holy Eucharist
11:15 a.m. Holy Eucharist
Margaret Vardell Sandresky (b. April 28, 1921), Set me as a seal upon thine heart
Opening Hymn 518, “Christ is made the sure foundation” Westminster Abbey
William Mathias, Gloria in excelsis S-278
Hymn 529, “In Christ there is no East or West” McKee
Gerald Near, Christ hath a garden
William Mathias, Sanctus & Benedictus S-128
Thomas Tallis, A new commandment
Hymn 379, “God is love, let heaven adore him” Abbot’s Leigh
Herbert Howells (1892-1983), Paean (from Six Pieces for Organ)
3:15 p.m. Recital
Richard Gress, organ
MMus student at the Yale Institute of Sacred Music, New Haven CT
Jehan Alain, Trois Danses
Healey Willan, Introduction, Passacaglia & Fugue
Sunday, May 9, 2021
The Sixth Sunday of Easter, Year B
8:45 a.m. Holy Eucharist
11:15 a.m. Holy Eucharist
Alexandre Guilmant (1837-1911), Adagio (from Sonata No. 4 in D minor, Op. 61)
Hymn 392, “Come we that love the Lord” Vineyard Haven
William Mathias, Gloria in excelsis S-278
Psalm 98 (Anglican chant: David Hurd)
Sequence hymn 455, “O Love of God, how strong and true” Dunedin
Thomas Tallis, If ye love me
William Mathias, Sanctus & Benedictus S–128
Charles Beaudrot, Come down, O Love divine
Hymn 382, “King of glory, King of peace, I will love thee” General Seminary
Léon Boëllmann (1862-1897), Menuet gothique (from Suite gothique, Opus 25)
3:15 p.m. Recital
Malcolm Matthews, organ
Associate Organist and Choirmaster, Christ Church Cathedral, Nashville TN
Felix Mendelssohn-Bartholdy, Movements from Sonata No. 5 in D Major, Op. 65
Louis Vierne, “Scherzo” from Symphony No. 2 in E minor, Op. 20
Johann Sebastian Bach, Prelude and Fugue in A Major, BWV 536
César Franck, Cantabile from Trois Pièces pour grand orgue
Maurice Duruflé, Fugue sur le nom d’Alain, Op. 7
Sunday, May 16, 2021
The Seventh Sunday of Easter: The Sunday after the Ascension, Year B
8:45 a.m. Holy Eucharist
11:15 a.m. Holy Eucharist
Olivier Messiaen (1908-1992), Prière du Christ montant vers son Père (from L'Ascension)
Hymn 460 stanzas 1, 2, & 4, “Alleluia! sing to Jesus” Hyfrydol
William Mathias, Gloria in excelsis S-278
Psalm 47 (Anglican chant: C. Hylton Stewart)
Hymn 219, “The Lord ascendeth up on high” Ach Herr, du allerhöchster Gott
Pierluigi da Palestrina, O Rex gloriae
William Mathias, Sanctus & Benedictus S – 128
Hymn 221 stanzas 1, 2, & 4 “O Lord Most High, eternal King” Gonfalon Royal
Hymn 218, “A hymn of glory let us sing” Deo gracias
Olivier Messiaen (1908-1992), Transports de Joie (from L’Ascension)
3:15 p.m. Recital
Zachary Zwahlen, organ
Assistant University Organist, The University of the South, Sewanee TN
Judith Bingham, St. Bride, assisted by angels
Olivier Messiaen, L’Ascension
Sunday, May 23, 2021
Pentecost Sunday, Year B
8:45 a.m. Holy Eucharist in the Cathedral nave / Cathedral Choir
11:15 a.m. Holy Eucharist in the Cathedral Cathedral nave / Cathedral Choir
Margaret Vardell Sandresky (b. 1921), Veni Sancte Spiritus – Five versets on the Golden Sequence
Hymn 225, “Hail thee, festival day”Salve feste dies
Hymn 504, “Come Holy Ghost, our souls inspire” Veni Creator Spiritus
Charles Hubert Hastings Parry (1848-1918), I was glad when they said unto me
Grayston Ives (b.1948), Listen, sweet dove, unto my song
Hymn 513, “Like the murmur of the dove’s song” Bridegroom
Hymn 516, “Come down, O Love divine”Down Ampney
Margaret Vardell Sandresky (b. 1921), Toccata: Veni Creator Spiritus (“Come Holy Ghost our souls inspire and lighten with celestial fire”)
8:45 a.m. Holy Eucharist
11:15 a.m. Holy Eucharist
Nicolas de Grigny (1672-1703), Veni Creator en taille à 5
Hymn 225, “Hail thee, festival day” Salve feste dies
William Mathias , Gloria in excelsis S-278
Psalm 104:25-35, 37 (Anglican chant: Walter Parratt)
Hymn 504, “Come Holy Ghost, our souls inspire” Veni Creator Spiritus
Grayston Ives, Listen, sweet dove, unto my song
William Mathias, Sanctus & Benedictus S – 128
Morten Lauridsen, Veni Sancte Spiritus, from Lux Aeterna
Hymn 516, “Come down, O Love divine” Down Ampney
Nicolas de Grigny (1672-1703), Veni creator: Dialogue sur les grand Jeux
3:15 p.m. Recital
Jack Mitchener, organ
Organist & Artist-in-Residence, The Cathedral of St. Philip, Atlanta GA
Music of Margaret Vardell Sandresky
In celebration of the composer’s 100th birthday (b. April 28, 1921)
Helena’s Wedding March—Organ Solo on the Bride’s Name
“Agnus Dei” from L’homme armé Organ Mass (1979)
Victimae Paschali Laudes (2021)
Veni Sancte Spiritus—Five versets on the Golden Sequence (2017)
Toccata: Veni Creator Spiritus (1989, rev. 1992)
Sunday, May 30, 2021
Trinity Sunday, Year B
8:45 a.m. Holy Eucharist in the Cathedral nave / Cathedral Singers
11:15 a.m. Holy Eucharist in the Cathedral Cathedral nave / Cathedral Singers
Johann Sebastian Bach (1685-1750), Trio super “Allein Gott in der Höh sei Ehr,” BWV 664
Hymn 362, “Holy, holy, holy, Lord God Almighty” Nicaea
Sequence hymn 367, “Round the throne in glory seated” Rustington
Gary Davison, Most Ancient of All Mysteries
Giovanni da Palestrina, Benedicta sit Sancta Trinitas
Hymn 608, “Eternal Father, strong to save” Melita
Johann Sebastian Bach (1685-1750), Fugue in E-flat Major “St. Anne,” BWV 552b
8:45 a.m. Holy Eucharist
11:15 a.m. Holy Eucharist
Johann Sebastian Bach (1685-1750), Allegro Moderato from Trio Sonata No. 1 in E flat, BWV 525
Hymn 362, “Holy, holy, holy, Lord God Almighty” Nicaea
Robert Powell, Gloria in excelsis S-280
Psalm 29 (Anglican chant: James Turle)
Sequence hymn 367, “Round the throne in glory seated” Rustington
Gary Davison, Most Ancient of All Mysteries
Robert Powell, Sanctus & Benedictus S-129
Giovanni da Palestrina, Benedicta sit Sancta Trinitas
Hymn 608, “Eternal Father, strong to save” Melita
Johann Sebastian Bach (1685-1750), Fugue in E-flat Major “St. Anne,” BWV 552b
Sunday, June 6, 2021
The Second Sunday After Pentecost: Proper 5, Year B
8:45 a.m. Holy Eucharist in the Cathedral nave
11:15 a.m. Holy Eucharist in the Cathedral Cathedral nave
Johannes Brahms (1833-1897), from Eleven Chorale Preludes, Op. 122:
O wie selig seid ihr doch, ihr Frommen (No. 6)
Herzlich tut mich erfreuen (No. 4)
Hymn 686, “Come, thou fount of every blessing” Nettleton
Hymn 51, “We the Lord’s people” Decatur Place
Benjamin Britten, Jubilate Deo in C
Hymn 379, “God is love, let heaven adore him” Abbot’s Leigh
Roland Martin, Love bade me welcome
Hymn 690, “Guide me, O thou great Jehovah” Cwm Rhondda
Louis Vierne (1870-1937), Carillon de Longpont
8:45 a.m. Holy Eucharist
11:15 a.m. Holy Eucharist
Johannes Brahms (1833-1897), Herzlich tut mich erfreuen, Opus 122, no. 4
Hymn 686, “Come, thou fount of every blessing” Nettleton
Robert Powell, Gloria in excelsis S-280
Psalm 138 (Anglican chant: Henry Walford Davies)
Hymn 51, “We the Lord’s people” Decatur Place
Benjamin Britten, Jubilate Deo in C
Robert Powell, Sanctus & Benedictus S-129
Roland Martin, Love bade me welcome
Hymn 690, “Guide me, O thou great Jehovah” Cwm Rhondda
Dan Locklair (b. 1949), Phoenix Processional
Sunday, June 13, 2021
The Third Sunday After Pentecost: Proper 6, Year B
8:45 a.m. Holy Eucharist in the Cathedral nave
11:15 a.m. Holy Eucharist in the Cathedral Cathedral nave
Charles Villiers Stanford (1852-1924), from Six Preludes, Set 2, Op. 105
On a theme of Orlando Gibbons (Hymn 703, “Lead us, O Father, in the paths of peace”)
III. Lento
Hymn 525, “The Church’s one foundation” Aurelia
Hymn 589, “Almighty God, your word is cast like seed upon the ground” Walden
Johannes Brahms, Geistliches Lied – Lass dich nur nichts nicht dauren
Hymn 51, “We the Lord’s people” Decatur Place
Charles Villiers Stanford, adapt. Alan Lewis, Almighty God, your word is cast like seed upon the ground
Hymn 209, “We walk by faith, and not by sight” St. Botolph
Hymn 534, “God is working his purpose out” Purpose
Charles Villiers Stanford (1852-1924), Postlude in D minor (Set 2, Op. 105, No. VI)
8:45 a.m. Holy Eucharist
11:15 a.m. Holy Eucharist
Felix Mendelssohn (1809-1847), Allegro moderato e maestoso in C Major
Hymn 525, “The Church’s one foundation” Aurelia
Robert Powell, Gloria in excelsis S-280
Sequence hymn 589, “Almighty God, your word is cast like seed upon the ground” Walden
Johannes Brahms, Geistliches Lied – Lass dich nur nichts nicht dauren
Robert Powell, Sanctus & Benedictus S-129
Charles Villiers Stanford, adapt. Alan Lewis, Almighty God, your word is cast like seed upon the ground
Hymn 534, “God is working his purpose out” Purpose
Johann Jakob Froberger (1616-1667), Toccata XIV in G major
Sunday, June 20, 2021
The Fourth Sunday After Pentecost: Proper 7, Year B
8:45 a.m. Holy Eucharist in the Cathedral nave
11:15 a.m. Holy Eucharist in the Cathedral nave
Ralph Vaughan Williams (1872-1958), from Three Preludes on Welsh Hymn Tunes
Bryn Calfaria (Hymn 307, “Lord, enthroned in heavenly splendor”)
Rhosymedre (Hymn 587, “Our Father, by whose Name all fatherhood is known”)
Hymn 432, “O praise ye the Lord! praise him in the height” Laudate Dominum
Hymn 636, “How firm a foundation” Foundation
Richard Shephard, O for a thousand tongues to sing
Hymn 411, “O bless the Lord, my soul!” St. Thomas (Williams)
Robert Powell, Sanctus & Benedictus S-129
Ola Gjeilo, Ubi caritas et amor
Hymn 535, “Ye servants of God, your Master proclaim” Paderborn
Eric H. Thiman (1900-1975), A Tune for the Tuba
Sunday, June 27, 2021
The Fifth Sunday After Pentecost: Proper 8, Year B
8:45 a.m. Holy Eucharist in the Cathedral nave / Cantoris
11:15 a.m. Holy Eucharist in the Cathedral nave / Cantoris
Robert Schumann (1810-1856), IV. Innig from 6 Studien in kanonischer Form für Orgel oder Pedalklavier
Hymn 518, “Christ is made the sure foundation” Westminster Abbey
Hymn 567, “Thine arm, O Lord, in days of old was strong to heal and save” St. Matthew
Roland Martin, Our life is hid with Christ in God
Hymn 493, “O for a thousand tongues to sing” Azmon
Robert Powell, Sanctus & Benedictus S-129
Orlando Gibbons, Almighty and everlasting God
Hymn 566, “From thee all skill and science flow” The Church’s Desolation
Hymn 557, “Rejoice, ye pure in heart” Vineyard Haven
Johann Sebastian Bach (1685-1750), Prelude and Fugue in C Major, BWV 545
Sunday, July 4, 2021
The Sixth Sunday After Pentecost: July 4 Propers
11:15 a.m. Holy Eucharist in the Cathedral nave
Sunday, July 4, 2021
11:15 a.m. Holy Eucharist II / Cathedral Choir
Charles Ives (1874-1954), Variations on “America” (1891) for organ
Hymn 720, “O say can you see, by the dawn’s early light” National Anthem
Hymn 680, “O God, our help in ages past” St. Anne
Hymn 568, “Father all loving, who rulest in majesty” Was lebet
Larry King, A Canticle of Praise
Hymn 593, “O day of peace that dimly shines” Jerusalem
Robert Powell, Sanctus & Benedictus S-129
Harold Friedell, Draw us in the Spirit’s tether
LEVAS-141, “Shall we gather at the river”
Hymn 719, “O beautiful for spacious skies” Materna
Sigfrid Karg-Elert, Nun danket alle Gott – Marche Triomphale, Op. 65, no. 59
Sunday, July 11, 2021
The Seventh Sunday After Pentecost: Proper 10, Year B
8:45 a.m. Holy Eucharist II / Decani
11:15 a.m. Holy Eucharist II / Decani
Dan Locklair (b. 1949), The Peace May Be Exchanged (from Rubrics)
Hymn 599, “Lift every voice and sing” Lift Every Voice
Hymn 295, “Sing praise to our Creator” Christus, der ist mein Leben
David Conte, A prayer of St. Theresa
Hymn 671, “Amazing grace, how sweet the sound” New Britain
Robert Powell Sanctus & Benedictus S-129
Gerald Near, They that wait upon the Lord shall renew their strength
Hymn 492, “Sing, ye faithful, sing with gladness” Finnian
Philip Moore (b. 1943), Paean
Sunday, July 18, 2021
The Eighth Sunday After Pentecost: Proper 11, Year B
8:45 a.m. Holy Eucharist II / Cantoris
11:15 a.m. Holy Eucharist II / Cantoris
Louis Vierne (1870-1937), IV. Cantabile from Symphonie II, Op. 20
Hymn 427, “When morning gilds the skies” Laudes Domini
Hymn 593, “Lord, make us servants of your peace” Dickinson College
Bob Chilcott, Be thou my vision
Hymn 653, “Dear Lord and Father of mankind” Repton
Robert Powell, Sanctus & Benedictus S-129
Anton Bruckner, Locus iste a Deo factus est
Hymn 339, “Deck thyself, my soul, with gladness” Schmücke dich, O liebe Seele
Hymn 708, “Savior, like a shepherd lead us” Sicilian Mariners
Anton Bruckner (1824-1896), Nachspiel in D minor, WAB 126
Sunday, July 25, 2021
The Ninth Sunday After Pentecost: Proper 12, Year B
8:45 a.m. Holy Eucharist II / Decani
11:15 a.m. Holy Eucharist II / Decani
James MacMillan (b. 1959), Offertorium
Hymn 448, “O love, how deep, how broad, how high” Deus tuorum militum
Hymn 51, “We the Lord’s people, heart and voice uniting” Decatur Place
Peter Aston, Author of life divine
Hymn 304, “I come with joy to meet my Lord” Land of Rest
Robert Powell, Sanctus & Benedictus S-129
Juan Esquivel, Ego sum panis vivus
Hymn 669, “Commit thou all that grieves thee” Herzlich tut mich verlangen
Hymn 637, “How firm a foundation, ye saints of the Lord” Lyons
Max Reger (1873-1916), Introduction and Passacaglia in D Minor, WoO IV/6
Sunday, August 1, 2021
The Tenth Sunday After Pentecost: Proper 13, Year B
8:45 a.m. Holy Eucharist in the Cathedral nave
11:15 a.m. Holy Eucharist in the Cathedral nave
William Byrd (1543-1623), Fantasia in C Major
Hymn 48, “O day of radiant gladness” Es flog ein kleins Waldvögelein
Hymn 617, “Eternal Ruler of the ceaseless round” Song 1
Robert Lehman (b. 1960), O Jesus, joy of loving hearts
Hymn 335, “I am the bread of life” I am the Bread of Life
Robert Powell, Sanctus & Benedictus S-129
William Byrd (c. 1540-1623), Ave verum corpus
Hymns 301 & 302, “Bread of the world” Rendez à Dieu
Hymn 527, “Singing songs of expectation” Ton-y-Botel
Bernardo Pasquini (1637-1710), Toccata in D minor
Sunday, August 8, 2021
The Eleventh Sunday After Pentecost: Proper 14, Year B
8:45 a.m. Holy Eucharist II / Cantoris
11:15 a.m. Holy Eucharist II / Cantoris
Louis Vierne (1870-1937), “Chorale” from Symphonie II, Op. 20
Hymn 690, “Guide me, O thou great Jehovah” Cwm Rhondda
Hymn 593, “Lord, make us servants of your peace” Dickinson College
Cesar Franck (1822-1890), Panis angelicus
Hymn 339, “Deck thyself, my soul, with gladness” Schmücke dich, O liebe Seele
Robert Powell, Sanctus & Benedictus S-129
Percy Whitlock (1903-1946), O Living Bread, who once didst die
Hymn 577, “God is Love, and where true love is God himself is there” Ubi caritas (Murray)
Hymn 522, “Glorious things of thee are spoken” Austria
Alexandre Boëly (1785-1858), Fantasie et Fugue, Op. 18, No. 6