2015-2016 Music Brochure

GREAT MUSIC at Christ Church Cathedral 2015 - 2016

THE EPISCOPAL CATHEDRAL IN DOWNTOWN LEXINGTON www.ccclex.org

Experience Great Music at Christ Church Cathedral, Lexington’s premiere historical setting for discovering the power of music to stir your soul and inspire your mind.

At historic Christ Church, the Gothic architecture offers a unique setting in which to savor unforgettable music, where classics become new with surprising detail.

THE VERY REVEREND CAROL WADE Dean & Rector

Enjoy Christ Church Cathedral’s highly acclaimed choirs, who breathe new life into the centuries-old tradition of choral and liturgical music, organists inspired by the Cathedral’s exquisite Holtkamp Organ, and a vibrant array of concert artists whose incomparable gifts promise to thrill and enchant.

Great music can reveal our deepest selves and highest purpose. Welcome to Christ Church Cathedral where Great Music has the power to transform our lives.

Carol Wade Dean & Rector of Christ Church Cathedral

2015-2016 CONCERTS

George Frideric Handel's Messiah FRIDAY, DECEMBER 4 7:30pm Emily Albrink, Soprano Ryland Angel, Countertenor Richard Clement, Tenor Reginald Smith, Jr., Bass

Charles Reid (2014)

The Lexington Baroque Ensemble The Cathedral Choir Erich Balling, Conductor Kathleen Balling, Associate Conductor Joel Pitchon, Concert Master

For Ticket Reservations, call 859-254-4497, Ext. 108 or visit www.ccclex.org

Reggie Smith, Jr. (2014)

Erich Balling (2014)

2015-2016 CONCERTS From Tallis to Tavener: Icons of the English Choral Tradition FRIDAY, NOVEMBER 13 7:30pm Ecco Vicki Bell, Conductor

A Festival of Nine Lessons and Carols SUNDAY, DECEMBER 13 7:00pm The Cathedral Choir Childcare is available.

A Ceremony of Carols MONDAY, DECEMBER 21 Noon A Ceremony of Carols by Benjamin Britten The Cathedral Girls Choir Elaine Cook, Harp Erich Balling, Conductor www.ccclex.org • 859-254-4497

2015-2016 CONCERTS Transylvania Choir THURSDAY, MARCH 10 7:30pm Transylvania Choir Karen Cooksey, Conductor

Gabriel Fauré's Requiem PALM SUNDAY, MARCH 20 4:00pm The Choir of Men and Boys Erich Balling, Conductor Kathleen Balling, Associate Conductor Lisa Hall, Organ Sally Kelton, Harp Clyde Beavers, Cello Anna Hess, Violin Brandon Arvay, Timpani Childcare is available.

Kentucky Baroque Ensemble SUNDAY, MAY 15 3:00pm William Averill, Organ Dieter Hennings, Lute Elizabeth Packard Arnold, Soprano www.ccclex.org • 859-254-4497

2015-2016 CONCERTS SCAPA Lafayette Madrigal Singers FRIDAY, MAY 20 7:30pm Ryan Marsh, Conductor Laura Howard, Conductor

Art at the Cathedral Gallery Hop Concerts Visual art and music make great companions, each naturally compliments the other. A variety of musicians offer their artistry for each Gallery Hop at Christ Church Cathedral, thereby creating a multi-sensory experience in which to enjoy art, music and community.

Gallery Hops are offered six times a year, 5:00-8:00pm.

2015-2016 GALLERY HOP EXHIBITS

September 18 - Latino Art Blend September 25 - Latino Art Blend Gala November 20 - Select Visual and Sound Works by Transylvania University January 15 - Sacred Sites: Art from the Diocese of Lexington March 18 - Artist Invitational: "Come. Explore. Change the World."

May 20 - Clay Lancaster's Kentucky July 15 - Artist Invitational: "America the Beautiful" www.ccclex.org • 859-254-4497

MUSIC AT THE CATHEDRAL

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lease visit our website, www.ccclex.org, to learn more about the Cathedral’s music program and to hear new recordings of the Cathedral Choirs.

In addition to the services listed in this brochure, the Cathedral Choirs sing weekly at the 8:45 and 11:00am Sunday services.

thedral Boys Choir is open to all boys ages seven through voice change. We also offer a choir for those younger than age eight: The Cathedral Imps (beginning at age 4 through age 8). Our mixed adult choir, the Cathedral Singers sings throughout the summer months and several times throughout the academic year. Our Women’s Choir, Cathedral Schola sings once per month and for special The music program at Christ Church Cathedral exists in or- services during the academic year. der to adorn the liturgy, to edify and educate the congregation and to enhance the cultural life of the community. You are cordially invited to become a part of the CatheYou are invited and welcome to participate in the wordral music program. Please contact Canon Musician, Erich ship, education and fellowship of the Cathedral. We invite Balling at 859-254-4497 ext. 117 for more membership you to share this brochure with family and friends by way information. of extending this invitation.

Visit www.ccclex.org for our repertoire, organ specificaChrist Church Cathedral has for many decades supported tions, and music staff biographies. and sustained choirs trained in the English Cathedral tradition. Unique in its depth and breadth, instruction for the boys, girls and teens is based on the curriculum of the FRIENDS OF CATHEDRAL MUSIC Royal School of Church Music (RSCM). Children and youth Music is a vital ministry of Christ Church Cathedral, which deepen their sense of history, liturgy, language and art as is made possible by the generous pledges of members well as their ability to interpret sacred texts and music. and friends of the Cathedral to its annual operating budThrough the ongoing effort of learning and working toget. Additional funding through Friends of Music allow us gether, they also develop friendships and become part of to sustain a broader artistic and spiritual outreach to the a community that uplifts collective and individual efforts. greater Lexington community by sponsoring concerts and Christ Church Cathedral choristers learn what it is to be at major master works in the architectural beauty of our sathe heart of vibrant worship. cred space . Please consider using the enclosed envelope to make your gift and continue the ongoing work of the Membership in the Cathedral Girls Choir is open to all music ministry. girls ages eight through eighteen. Membership in the Ca-

Cathedral Music Staff CANON ERICH BALLING Canon Musician eballing@ccclex.org

KATHLEEN BALLING Music Assistant kballing@ccclex.org

LISA HALL Assistant Organist lhall@ccclex.org

Concerts & Choral Services Sunday, September 20

11:00am Choral Eucharist - Choir of Men and Girls 3:30pm Vive le France! - Cathedral Organists 4:00pm Evensong with Chorister Promotions Cathedral Choir

Sunday, December 13

6:30pm Organ Prelude 7:00pm A Festival of Nine Lessons and Carols Cathedral Choir

Monday, December 21

Sunday, October 4

Noon A Ceremony of Carols by Benjamin Britten Elaine Cook, harp and the Cathedral Girls Choir

3:30pm Josquin Larsen, Viola 4:00pm Evensong - Cathedral Girls Choir

Sunday, November 1

3:30pm Enrique Sandoval, Guitar 4:00pm Evensong - Cathedral Choir

Friday, November 13

7:30pm From Tallis to Tavener: Icons of the English Choral Tradition Ecco Vicki Bell, Conductor

Christmas Eve 2014

Christmas Eve Thursday, December 24

Sunday, November 15

11:00am Choral Eucharist - Choir of Men and Girls

Friday, December 4

7:30pm George Frideric Handel's Messiah Emily Albrink, Soprano Ryland Angel, Countertenor Richard Clement, Tenor Reginald Smith, Jr., Bass The Lexington Baroque Ensemble The Cathedral Choir Erich Balling, Conductor Kathleen Balling, Associate Conductor Joel Pitchon, Concert Master

2:00pm Children's Christmas Pageant and Eucharist Cathedral Singers 4:30pm A Ceremony of Carols by Benjamin Britten Cathedral Girls Choir and Elaine Cook, harp 5:00pm Christmas Service 10:30pm Traditional carols for choir and congregation Cathedral Choir and organ 11:00pm Midnight Mass - Cathedral Choir

Sunday, January 31

Visiting Conductor, Richard Webster, Trinity Church, Boston 11:00am Choral Eucharist 3:30pm Eugene Lavery, Organ 4:00pm Evensong - Cathedral Choir

For ticket reservations, call 859-254-4497, ext. 108, or visit www.ccclex.org

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Concerts & Choral Services Sunday, February 7

11:00am Celebrating the American Spiritual Tedrin Lindsay and guest vocalists

Ash Wednesday, February 10

7:00pm Ash Wednesday Liturgy - Choir of Men and Boys

Sunday, February 21

11:00am Choral Eucharist - Choir of Men and Boys 3:30pm Scott Wright, Clarinet 4:00pm Evensong - Choir of Men and Girls

Thursday, March 10

Maundy Thursday 2014

Easter Sunday, March 27

8:45 & 11:00am Worship - Cathedral Choir and Brass

Sunday, April 17

7:30pm Transylvania Choir Karen Cooksey, Conductor

11:00am Choral Eucharist - Choir of Men and Boys 3:30pm Michael Unger, Organ 4:00pm Evensong - Asbury University Chorale Vicki Bell, Conductor

Palm Sunday, March 20

8:45 & 11:00am Eucharist - Cathedral Choir 4:00pm Gabriel Fauré's Requiem - Choir of Men and Boys

THREE SACRED DAYS, ONE ACT OF WORSHIP Maundy Thursday, March 24

7:00pm Celebration of the Last Supper - Choir of Men and Boys

Good Friday, March 25

Noon Choral Liturgy - Choir of Men and Girls 7:00pm Contemplative service - Choir of Men and Girls

Sunday, May 15

3:00pm Kentucky Baroque Ensemble William Averill, Organ Dieter Hennings, Lute Elizabeth Packard Arnold, Soprano 4:00pm Evensong with Chorister Promotions and Recognitions - Cathedral Choir

Friday, May 20

7:30pm SCAPA Lafayette Madrigal Singers Ryan Marsh, Conductor Laura Howard, Conductor

Easter Vigil Saturday, March 26

8:00pm First Celebration of Easter - Cathedral Singers

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Sanctuary: Come for the music, stay for the quiet Experience the heartwarming music of the Celtic and Appalachian traditions, votive candles, contemplation, communion and worship. Sanctuary, Sundays at 6:00pm.

Sing We Merrily The Choirs of Christ Church Cathedral are pleased to offer Sing We Merrily: A Collection of Sacred Music, an album recorded at Christ Church Cathedral, under the direction of Erich Balling. Sing We Merrily includes favorite works from throughout the liturgical year, and is available for purchase as a digital download or CD at ccclex.org.

Sunday Worship at the Cathedral 7:45am in the Chapel A quiet, spoken service with sermon.

8:45am in the Cathedral Inviting worship with sermon, hymns and festive music sung by Cathedral Boy’s, Cathedral Girl’s, or Cathedral Schola.

Childcare is available.

11:00am in the Cathedral Vibrant worship and music reflecting the breadth and depth of the Episcopal tradition, with sermon, hymns and the Cathedral Choir. Childcare is available.

4:00pm in the Cathedral Choral Evensong is once a month from September through May. The centuries-old office with psalms, canticles and hymns is sung by the Cathedral Choirs. Evensong is preceded by an instrumental concert at 3:30pm. Childcare is available.

6:00pm in the Cathedral Sanctuary is a contemplative Eucharist. There are times of silence for reflection, simple meditative music in the Celtic and Appalachian tradition and lots of candlelight.

Parking Parking is available for free in the parking lot next to the garage, accessible via Upper or Church Streets, Monday through Friday after 5:00pm and all through the weekends. If you park in this lot before 5:00pm Monday through Friday, you will need to pay the Central Parking meter.

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Great Music at Christ Church Cathedral 2015-2016 Sunday, September 20 11:00am Choral Eucharist - Choir of Men and Girls 3:30pm Vive le France! - Cathedral Organists 4:00pm Evensong with Chorister Promotions - Cathedral Choir Sunday, October 4 3:30pm Josquin Larsen, Viola 4:00pm Evensong - Cathedral Girls Choir

Ash Wednesday, February 10 7:00pm Ash Wednesday Liturgy - Choir of Men and Boys Sunday, February 21 11:00am Choral Eucharist - Choir of Men and Boys 3:30pm Scott Wright, Clarinet 4:00pm Evensong - Choir of Men and Girls Thursday, March 10 7:30pm Transylvania Choir

Sunday, November 1 3:30pm Enrique Sandoval, Guitar 4:00pm Evensong - Cathedral Choir Friday, November 13 7:30pm From Tallis to Tavener: Icons of the English Choral Tradition Ecco Sunday, November 15 11:00am Choral Eucharist - Choir of Men and Girls Friday, December 4 7:30pm George Frideric Handel's Messiah For ticket reservations, call 859-254-4497, ext. 108, or visit www.ccclex.org Sunday, December 13 6:30pm Organ Prelude 7:00pm A Festival of Nine Lessons and Carols - Cathedral Choir Monday, December 21 Noon A Ceremony of Carols by Benjamin Britten Elaine Cook, harp and the Cathedral Girls Choir Christmas Eve Thursday, December 24 2:00pm Children's Christmas Pageant and Eucharist Cathedral Singers 4:30pm A Ceremony of Carols by Benjamin Britten Cathedral Girls Choir and Elaine Cook, harp 5:00pm Christmas Service 10:30pm Traditional carols for choir and congregation Cathedral Choir and organ 11:00pm Midnight Mass - Cathedral Choir Sunday, January 31 Visiting Conductor, Richard Webster, Trinity Church, Boston 11:00am Choral Eucharist 3:30pm Eugene Lavery, Organ 4:00pm Evensong - Cathedral Choir

Palm Sunday, March 20 8:45 & 11:00am Eucharist - Cathedral Choir 4:00pm Gabriel FaurĂŠ's Requiem - Choir of Men and Boys THREE SACRED DAYS, ONE ACT OF WORSHIP Maundy Thursday, March 24 7:00pm Celebration of the Last Supper - Choir of Men and Boys Good Friday, March 25 Noon Choral Liturgy - Choir of Men and Girls 7:00pm Contemplative service - Choir of Men and Girls Easter Vigil Saturday, March 26 8:00pm First Celebration of Easter - Cathedral Singers Easter Sunday, March 27 8:45 & 11:00am Worship - Cathedral Choir and Brass Sunday, April 17 11:00am Choral Eucharist - Choir of Men and Boys 3:30pm Michael Unger, Organ 4:00pm Evensong - Asbury University Chorale Sunday, May 15 3:00pm Kentucky Baroque Ensemble William Averill, Organ Dieter Hennings, Lute Elizabeth Packard Arnold, Soprano 4:00pm Evensong with Chorister Promotions and Recognitions Cathedral Choir Friday, May 20 7:30pm SCAPA Lafayette Madrigal Singers

Sunday, February 7 11:00am Celebrating the American Spiritual Tedrin Lindsay and guest vocalists

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About Christ Church Cathedral Christ Church Cathedral serves a unique ministry in the heart of Lexington, Kentucky. As a people of prayer and action stirred by compassion, Christ Church Cathedral is eager to serve the community. We have programs and events for all generations.

Cathedrals are by nature multi-dimensional. They are places of spiritual and aesthetic exuberance. At Christ Church Cathedral, worship takes place in varied forms; music pours forth in resonant beauty, and spiritual growth and education deepen the mind and spirit. As a vital citizen, Christ Church Cathedral seeks to offer a meeting place of the spirit where differences are honored and people from all walks of life can meet in search of common ground to serve the common good.