Choral Services at the Cathedral of St. Philip

This service of Choral Evensong, sung by the Cathedral Schola, observes the Feast of Aelred of Rievaulx, Monastic and Theologian. The officiant and preacher is the Rev. Canon David Boyd. Choral repertoire includes: Margaret Burk (b. 1990), Preces & Responses Ivo Antognini (b. 1963), Trinity Service Herbert Howells (1892-1983), I would be true Stephen Paulus (1949-2014), Pilgrims’ Hymn

This service of Choral Eucharist, sung by the Cathedral Schola, observes the Eve of the Feast of the Epiphany. The celebrant and preacher is the Rev. Canon Ashley Carr. Choral repertoire includes: George Malcolm (1917-1997), Missa ad Praesepe (Mass at the Crib) Herbert Howells (1892-1983), Here is the little door Oliver Tarney (b. 1984), The wisemen and the star

Prelude at 0:00; service begins at 22:40 Modeled on the beloved carol service broadcast each Christmas Eve from King’s College, Cambridge, A Christmas Festival of Nine Lessons and Carols 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 car...

This service of Choral Evensong, sung by the Cathedral Schola, observes the Third Sunday of Advent. The officiant and preacher is the Rev. Canon Julia Mitchener. Choral repertoire includes: William Smith (1603-1645), Preces & Responses William Byrd (1540-1623), Second Service Anonymous, Rejoice in the Lord alway Orlando Gibbons (1583-1625), O thou, the central orb

Prelude begins at 0:00. Service begins at 20:40. This Advent Procession with Lessons and Carols is organized around the O Antiphons – beautiful plainchant texts which invoke the Messiah to return, sung since the 8th century at Vespers on the seven evenings leading up to Christmas. The choir gradually moves into the chancel, stopping at various stations around the Cathedral nave. Each of the biblic...

This service of Choral Evensong, sung by the Cathedral Schola, observes the Reign of Christ. The officiant and preacher is the Rev. Canon David Boyd. Choral repertoire includes: Craig Phillips (b. 1961), Preces & Responses (St. David’s, Roswell) Arvo Pärt (b. 1935), Magnificat Leo Sowerby (1895-1968), Nunc dimittis in D Larry King (1932-1990), And He shall reign as King T. Frederick H. Candlyn...

This service of Choral Evensong, sung by the Cathedral Schola, observes the Feast of Hilda of Whitby. The officiant and preacher is the Rev. Canon David Boyd. Choral repertoire includes: Joanna Forbes L’Estrange (b. 1971), Preces & Responses Joanna Forbes L’Estrange (b. 1971), King’s College Service Elizabeth & Thomas Coxhead, My eyes for beauty pine Lucy Walker (b. 1998), Oculi omnium

This service of Choral Evensong, sung by the Cathedral Schola, observes the Feast of Leo of Rome. The officiant and preacher is the Rev. Canon David Boyd. Choral repertoire includes: Kenneth Leighton (1929-1988), Preces & Responses Kenneth Leighton (1929-1988), Second Service Owain Park (b. 1993), Holy is the true light Arvo Pärt (b. 1935), Littlemore Tractus

This service of Choral Evensong, sung by the Cathedral Schola, observes the Eve of the Feast of St. Simon & St. Jude. The officiant and preacher is the Rev. Salmoon Bashir. Choral repertoire includes: Thomas Tomkins (1572-1656), Preces & Responses Henry Purcell (1659-1695) in G minor Henry Purcell (1659-1695), I was glad Henry Purcell (1659-1695), Hear my prayer, O Lord

This service of Choral Evensong, sung by the Cathedral Schola, observes the Feast of St. Luke the Evangelist. The officiant and preacher is the Rev. Canon Julia Mitchener. Choral repertoire includes: Kenneth Leighton (1929-1988), Preces & Responses T. Tertius Noble (1867-1953) in A minor William Harris (1883-1973), Strengthen ye the weak hands Spiritual, arr. Carl Haywood (b. 1949), There is a...

This service of Choral Eucharist, sung by the Cathedral Schola, observes the Feast of St. Philip. The celebrant and preacher is the Very Rev. Sam Candler. Choral repertoire includes: Louis Vierne (1870-1937), Messe Solennelle David Briggs (b. 1962), Ubi caritas et amor

This service of Choral Evensong, sung by the Cathedral Schola, observes the Feast of St. Francis. The officiant and preacher is the Rev. Canon George Maxwell. Choral repertoire includes: Paul Halley (b. 1952), Preces & Responses Jaako Mäntyjärvi (b. 1963), Trinity Service Grayston Ives (b. 1948), The Canticle of Brother Sun Judith Weir (b. 1954), I love all beauteous things

This service of Choral Evensong, sung by the Cathedral Choir, observes the Feast of St. Michael and All Angels. The officiant and preacher is the Rev. Dr. Thee Smith. Choral repertoire includes: Richard Shephard (1949-2021), Preces & Responses Charles Villiers Stanford (1852-1924) in G Charles Villiers Stanford (1852-1924), And I saw another angel Bob Chilcott (b. 1955), Angel voices ever sing...

This service of Choral Evensong, sung by the Cathedral Schola, observes the Feast of St. Matthew, Apostle & Evangelist. The officiant and preacher is the Rev. Canon Julia Mitchener. Choral repertoire includes:  Thomas Tomkins (1572-1656), Preces & Responses John Hilton the Younger (c. 1599-1657) in Gamut John Hilton the Younger (c. 1599-1657), Teach me, O Lord Eleanor Daley (b. 1955), Open...

This service of Choral Evensong, sung by the Cathedral Schola, observes the Feast of Hildegard of Bingen. The officiant and preacher is the Rev. Canon George Maxwell. Choral repertoire includes:  Paul Halley ( b. 1952), Preces & Responses Jessica French, Magnificat & Nunc dimittis Craig Phillips (b. 1961), Hymn to the Trinity Frank Ferko (b. 1950), Laus Trinitati

This service of Choral Evensong, sung by the Cathedral Schola, observes the Sixteenth Sunday after Pentecost: Proper 18, Year B. The officiant and preacher is the Rev. Salmoon Bashir. Choral repertoire includes:  Richard Shephard (1949-2021), Preces & Responses Herbert Howells (1892-1983), St. Paul’s Cathedral Richard Shephard (1949-2021), O for a thousand tongues to sing Edward C. Bairstow (1...

This service of Choral Eucharist, sung by the Cathedral Choir, observes the Day of Pentecost. The celebrant and preacher is the Rev. Canon Lauren Holder. Choral repertoire includes:  David Briggs (b. 1961), Truro Eucharist Roland Martin (b. 1955), Whitsunday Spiritual, arr. Moses Hogan (1957-2003), Every time I feel the Spirit

This service of Choral Evensong, sung by the Cathedral Schola, observes the Feast of the Ascension. The officiant and preacher is the Rev. Canon George Maxwell. Choral repertoire includes:  William Smith (c. 1603-1645), Preces & Responses Thomas Morley (1557/58-1602), First Service Peter Philips (c. 1560-1628), Ascendit Deus Charles Villiers Stanford (1852-1924), Coelis ascendit hodie

This service of Choral Evensong, sung by the Cathedral Schola, observes the Eve of the Feast of St. Catherine of Siena. The officiant and preacher is the Rev. Dr. Thee Smith. Choral repertoire includes:  Käthe Wright Kaufman (b. 1933), Preces & Responses William Walton (1902-1983), Chichester Service Johannes Brahms (1833-1897), Geistliches Lied David Briggs (b. 1962), O Lord, support us

This service of Choral Evensong, sung by the Cathedral Schola, observes the Feast of St. Anselm. The officiant and preacher is the Rev. Canon Lauren Holder. Choral repertoire includes:  Robert Lehman (b. 1960), Preces & Responses in A flat Charles Villiers Stanford 1852-1924) in C Gabriel Jackson (b. 1962), A Prayer of King Henry VI Bob Chilcott (b. 1955), Now the green blade riseth

 This service of Choral Evensong, sung by the Cathedral Schola, observes the Third Sunday of Easter. The officiant and preacher is the Very Rev. Sam Candler. Choral repertoire includes:   Stephen Caracciolo (b. 1926), Preces & Responses Herbert Howells (1892-1983), Winchester Service Cecilia McDowall (b. 1951), I know that my Redeemer liveth Jean Lhéritier (c. 1480-c. 1552), Surrexit Pastor Bo...

 This service of Choral Evensong, sung by the Cathedral Schola, observes the Second Sunday of Easter. The officiant and preacher is the Rev. Salmoon Bashir. Choral repertoire includes:   Philip Radcliffe (1905-1986), Preces & Responses Herbert Brewer (1865-1928) in D Richard Webster (b. 1952), These things did Thomas count as real Howard Helvey (b. 1968), Awake, arise!

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 plainchant known to the Church. The service is sung by the Cathedral Schola, and the officiant is the Rev....

 This service of Choral Evensong, sung by the Cathedral Choir, observes the Fourth Sunday in Lent. The officiant and preacher is the Rev. Canon George Maxwell. Choral repertoire includes:   Paul Halley (b. 1952), Preces & Responses Francis Jackson (1917-2022) in G Edward Bairstow (1872-1946), Lord, thou hast been our refuge Josef Rheinberger (1839-1901), Abendlied , Op.69, No.3 [recording abbr...

 This service of Choral Evensong, sung by the Cathedral Schola, observes the Third Sunday in Lent. The officiant and preacher is the Rev. Dr. Thee Smith. Choral repertoire includes:   Paul Halley (b. 1952), Preces & Responses Arthur Wills (1926-2020), Magnificat & Nunc dimittis on Plainsong Themes Eleanor Daley (b. 1955), Hymn to God Owain Park (b. 1993), Holy is the true light