Choral Services at the Cathedral of St. Philip

This service of Choral Evensong, sung by the Cathedral Choir, observes the Feast of St. Barnabas for the annual conference of the Association of Anglican Musicians. The celebrant is the Right Rev. Michael Curry and preacher is the Very Rev. Winnie Varghese. Repertoire includes: Kerensa Briggs (b. 1991), Messe Solennelle C. Hubert H. Parry (1848-1918), Blest pair of sirens Closing Voluntary Chase L...

This service of Choral Evensong, sung by the Cathedral Schola, observes the Feast of St. Philip for the annual conference of the Association of Anglican Musicians. The officiant and preacher is the Very Rev. Sam Candler. Repertoire includes: Prelude  Rachel Laurin (1961-2023), Ubi Caritas et Amor , Op. 110 Chase Loomer (b. 1996), Nocturne no. 1: Constellations Noel Da Costa (1929-2002), Spiritual:...

This service of Choral Eucharist, sung by the Cathedral Choir, observes the Sunday after the Ascension. The celebrant and preacher is the Rev. Canon David Boyd. Choral repertoire includes: Grzegorz Gerwazy Gorczycki (1665-1734), O Rex gloriae Kerensa Briggs (b. 1991), Messe Solennelle Patrick Gowers (1936-2014), Viri Galilaei

This service of Choral Evensong, sung by the Cathedral Schola, observes the Sixth Sunday of Easter. The officiant and preacher is the Rev. Canon Ashley Carr. Choral repertoire includes: Käthe Wright Kaufman (b. 1993), Preces & Responses Ēriks Ešenvalds (b. 1977), Merton College Service Charles Beaudrot (b. 1951), This is my commandment William Mathias (1934-1992), As truly as God is our Father

This service of Choral Evensong, sung by the Cathedral Schola, observes the Eve of the Feast of St. Philip & St. James. The officiant and preacher is the Rev. Canon George Maxwell. Choral repertoire includes: Stephen Caracciolo (b. 1962), Preces & Responses Alexander L’Estrange (b. 1974), New College, Oxford Cecilia McDowall (b. 1951), I know that my Redeemer liveth Craig Phillips (b. 1961...

This service of Choral Evensong, sung by the Cathedral Schola, observes the Eve of the Feast of Zita of Tuscany. The officiant and preacher is the Rev. Canon Salmoon Bashir. Choral repertoire includes: Käthe Wright Kaufman (b. 1993), Preces & Responses Herbert Howells (1892-1983), Collegium Sancti Johannis Cantabrigiense Geraint Lewis (b. 1969), The souls of the righteous Healey Willan (1880-1...

This service of Choral Evensong, sung by the Cathedral Schola, observes the Feast of Anselm, Archbishop of Canterbury. The officiant and preacher is the Very Rev. Sam Candler. Choral repertoire includes: Jessica French, Preces & Responses Kenneth Leighton (1929-1988), Collegium Magdalenae Oxoniense Craig Phillips (b. 1961), The Lord is risen indeed David Briggs (b. 1962), O Lord, support us

This service of Choral Evensong, sung by the Cathedral Schola, observes the Second Sunday of Easter. The officiant and preacher is the Rev. Canon David Boyd. Choral repertoire includes: Bernard Rose (1916-1996), Preces & Responses Herbert Murrill (1909-1952) in E Howard Helvey (b. 1968), Awake, arise! Orlandus Lassus (1530/32-1594), Quia vidisti me, Thoma

A Meditation on the Passion of Christ, sung by the Cathedral Schola, marks the Sunday of the Passion. One of the most moving choral services of the year, this meditation employs lessons & 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 plai...

This service of Choral Evensong, sung by the Cathedral Schola, observes the Feast of St. Joseph. The officiant and preacher is the Very Rev. Sam Candler. Choral repertoire includes: Oscar Osicki, The Trisagion (premiere performance)     Commissioned for the Cathedral of St. Philip, Atlanta,     in memory of the Rev. Kirk Lee by Friends of Cathedral Music Käthe Wright Kaufman (b. 1993), Preces &amp...

This service of Choral Evensong, sung by the Cathedral Choir, observes the Feast of Perpetua and Felicity. The officiant and preacher is the Rev. Canon Ashley Carr. Choral repertoire includes: William Smith (1603-1645), Preces & Responses Thomas Weelkes (1576-1623), Sixth Service Thomas Tallis (c. 1505-1585), Sancte Deus Iain Quinn (b. 1973), Save us, good Lord

This service of Choral Evensong, sung by the Cathedral Schola, observes the Second Sunday in Lent. The officiant and preacher is the Rev. Canon Julia Mitchener. Choral repertoire includes: Philip Radcliffe (1905-1986), Preces & Responses Ivo Antognini (b. 1963), Trinity Service Jake Runestad (b. 1986), I will lift up mine eyes Colin Mawby (1936-2019), Jesus Christ the apple tree

This service of Choral Evensong, sung by the Cathedral Schola, observes the First Sunday in Lent. The officiant and preacher is the Rev. Canon David Boyd. Choral repertoire includes: Philip Radcliffe (1905-1986), Preces & Responses Herbert Sumsion ( 1899-1995) in G [ATB] William Byrd (1539/40-1623), Ne irascaris and Civitas sancti Johannes Brahms (1833-1897), Psalm 13

This service of Choral Evensong, sung by the Cathedral Schola, observes the Last Sunday after the Epiphany. The officiant and preacher is the Rev. Canon George Maxwell. Choral repertoire includes: Jessica French, Preces & Responses Herbert Howells (1892-1983), Winchester Service Craig Phillips (b. 1961), Transfiguration Cecilia McDowall (b. 1951), O nata lux

This service of Choral Evensong, sung by the Cathedral Schola and Choristers, observes the Feast of Josephine Margaret Bakhita. The officiant and preacher is the Rev. Canon Julia Mitchener. Choral repertoire includes: Craig Phillips b. 1961), Preces & Responses (St. David’s, Roswell) Käthe Wright Kaufman (b. 1993), Hinsdale Service Undine Smith Moore (1904-1989), I will trust in the Lord Chase...

This service of Choral Eucharist, sung by the Cathedral Schola, observes the Feast of the Presentation of Our Lord. The celebrant and preacher is the Very Rev. Sam Candler. Choral repertoire includes: Gustav Holst (1874-1934), Nunc Dimittis Thomas Tallis (c. 1505-1585), Missa Salve Intemerata Virgo Johannes Eccard (1553-1611), When to the temple Mary went

This service of Choral Evensong, sung by the Cathedral Choir, observes the Feast of the Conversion of St. Paul. The officiant and preacher is the Rev. Canon David Boyd. Choral repertoire includes: Margaret Burk (b. 1990), Preces & Responses William Walton (1902-1983), Chichester Service Ēriks Ešenvalds (b. 1977), Psalm 67 Alexander L’Estrange (b. 1974), Lighten our darkness

This service of Choral Evensong, sung by the Cathedral Schola, observes the Feast of the Confession of St. Peter. The officiant and preacher is the Rev. Canon Salmoon Bashir. Choral repertoire includes: Jessica French, Preces & Responses Kerensa Briggs (b. 1991), Gloucester Service Maurice Duruflé (1902-1986), Tu es Petrus Jaakko Mäntyjärvi (b. 1963), O lux beata Trinitas

This service of Choral Evensong, sung by the Cathedral Schola, observes the First Sunday after the Epiphany. The officiant and preacher is the Rev. Canon Ashley Carr. Choral repertoire includes: Margaret Burk (b. 1990), Preces & Responses Sarah MacDonald (b. 1968) in A flat David Hurd (b. 1950), Father in heaven Gabriel Jackson (b. 1962), Creator of the stars of night

This service of Choral Eucharist, sung by the Cathedral Schola, observes the Second Sunday after Christmas. The celebrant and preacher is the Rev. Canon David Boyd. Choral repertoire includes: George Malcolm (1917-1997), Missa ad Praesepe (Mass at the manger) Peter Warlock (1894-1930), Bethlehem Down Oliver Tarney (b. 1984), The wisemen and the star

Modeled on the beloved 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 the birth of Jesus are illumined by extra-biblical texts, anthems and Christmas carols that have inspired composers, choirs, and worshipers throughout the world and ac...

This service of Choral Evensong, sung by the Cathedral Schola, observes the Third Sunday of Advent. The officiant and preacher is the Rev. Canon George Maxwell. Choral repertoire includes: Richard Shephard (1949-2021), Preces & Responses Richard Ayleward (1626-1669), Short Service arr. Ralph Vaughan Williams (1872-1958), The great forerunner of the morn Anna Lapwood ((b. 1995), Drop down ye he...

This Advent Procession with Lessons & Carols, sung by the Cathedral Choir, observes the beginning of the season of Advent. The officiant is the Very Rev. Sam Candler. Choral repertoire includes: The Great O Antiphons The Advent Prose Judith Weir (b. 1954), Drop down, ye heavens, from above “Lo, he comes with clouds descending” Helmsley Ben Parry (b. 1965), Adam lay ybounden “Savior of the nati...

This service of Choral Evensong, sung by the Cathedral Schola, observes the Reign of Christ. The officiant and preacher is the Rev. Canon George Maxwell. Choral repertoire includes: Charles Beaudrot (b. 1951), Preces & Responses Herbert Howells (1892-1983), Collegium Regale Carson Cooman (b. 1982), King of glory, King of peace Gabriel Jackson (b. 1962), A Prayer of King Henry VI

This service of Choral Evensong, sung by the Cathedral Schola, observes the Feast of Margaret of Scotland. The officiant and preacher is the Rev. Canon Ashley Carr. Choral repertoire includes: Charles Beaudrot (b. 1951), Preces & Responses Gabriel Jackson (b. 1962), Truro Service Owain Park (b. 1993), Beati quorum via Annabel Rooney (b. 1973), Round me falls the night