Music at
Saint Paul’s Episcopal Church
2013 - 2014
Dear Friends, It is with great excitement that I share information about Saint Paul’s musical offerings in the 2013-2014 program year. Ours is a music tradition that is centuries old. In fact, we at times make use of music that was first sung as early as the 8th century. We are the inheritors of Jewish temple music, Gregorian chant, the Anglican choral tradition, gospel, spirituals, Shaker songs, and other music from all times and all places. While some of our traditions, music and texts may be old, our thinking is not. We find on a weekly basis that this music speaks to us and is relevant in today’s increasingly complex world. Ancient melodies and texts together with fresh perspectives inform our minds and shape our spirituality. This year, I am happy to say that more people are taking part in Saint Paul’s music than ever before. With a now established chorister program and cherub choir for our youngest singers, the choirs together number over 85 singers, ages 4 through 85. The FIVE FRIDAYS concert series continues to grow and attract audiences who are eager to experience world class artistry while fighting hunger and homelessness in Northwest Philadelphia. Our music guild meets each month to ensure that our dynamic music ministry lives into our parish vision. Finally, our congregation sings in worship together every Sunday of the year, accompanied by Saint Paul’s historic Aeolian-Skinner pipe organ. This is all made possible by our dedicated volunteers and music staff. It is truly an exciting time to be a part of Saint Paul’s community. On behalf of Saint Paul’s staff, vestry and music ministry, I invite you to join us this year as we continue to worship God, learn from music both ancient and new, and learn from each other. With good wishes,
Zach Hemenway Director of Music and Organist
Saint Paul’s Music About Music at Saint Paul’s The music ministry of Saint Paul’s Episcopal Church exists to provide meaningful music for our community in the worship of God. We also believe that our music is not just for our parish, but the entire community. Saint Paul’s choirs comprise more than 85 singers, and opportunities for involvement span all ages. There are also non-singing opportunities for those who would like to serve on the music guild and help with day to day operations of the music program. If you are interested in joining us in our work, contact the Director of Music at the church office. Sunday Morning There is choral music each Sunday morning at the 10:30 a.m. service of Holy Eucharist. This service is sung by the accomplished Saint Paul’s Choir. Twice a month, our choristers join the adults and form an intergenerational choir in the Anglican tradition. In addition, our cherub choir learn to be leaders of liturgy by participating in the 9 a.m. service once a month. About the Adult Choir and Choral Scholars Saint Paul’s Adult Choir is comprised of approximately 50 members, both professional and volunteer, who come from a variety of musical backgrounds. Membership is open to adults and boys with changed voices. We sing the 10:30 a.m. Holy Eucharist during the program year in addition to monthly Choral Evensong. New in 2013, our Choral Scholar program connects aspiring musicians to an intensive choral experience designed to give them experience in a semi-professional setting and a window into the requirements of being a professional musician. The Choral Scholars sing as a part of the Adult Choir. About the Choristers The Saint Paul’s Chorister program is a multi-faceted musical opportunity for boys and girls ages 8 and up. Our emphasis is on the education and development of each child. During rehearsals, we learn healthy vocal technique, how to read music, and how to be leaders within our community. The choristers perform both on their own, and with the accomplished Saint Paul’s Adult Choir, giving our youth the opportunity to perform with professional musicians from throughout the Philadelphia region. Our young singers also have the opportunity to study a musical instrument, for which a limited number of scholarships are available. The study of a musical instrument greatly reinforces the music skills taught in choir. For our Chorister program and Choir School, no prior musical experience is required and you do not have to be a member of Saint Paul’s Church to join.
overview 2013-2014 CHORAL EVENSONG The Choral Evensong service celebrates the beauty of the Anglican choral tradition, offering parishioners a calm and peaceful liturgical veil through which the divine may be experienced. Sung at the close of day in Cathedrals and churches throughout the world, Evensong is derived from the ancient offices of Vespers and Compline. Consisting of hymns, choral music, and readings, it is an opportunity for rest and meditation before the start of a busy week. Freewill offerings support choral music at Saint Paul’s, and a reception follows in the parish hall. All are welcome.
Sunday, September 29 - 5:00 pm Choral Evensong for the feast of St. Michael & All Angels
Sung by the Trebles, Choral Scholars & Adult Choir of Saint Paul’s Church.
Sunday, October 20 - 5:00 pm
Sung by the Trebles, Choral Scholars & Adult Choir, featuring Mendelssohn’s Hear my Prayer cantata.
Sunday, November 17 - 5:00 pm
Saint Paul’s Adult Choir will offer music of Ives, MacMillan and Mathias. All are welcome.
Sunday, February 9 - 5:00 pm
The Trebles, Choral Scholars and Adults Choir will offer music by Paulus, Neary, and Herbert Howells.
Sunday, March 9 - 5:00 pm Choral Evensong
Saint Paul’s Schola will join with a continuo ensemble to present the music of Purcell, Mundy, and Tomkins.
Sunday, May 4 - 10:30 am & 5:00 pm Annual Three Choirs Festival
The Choirs of Saint Paul’s, Church of the Redeemer, Bethesda, MD and Christ Church, Alexandria, VA will join forces once again. Not to be missed! Choral Evensong
SPECIAL MUSIC EVENTS Friday, October 18 - 7:30 pm Ann Stookey Memorial Organ Recital: Christopher Jennings
Acclaimed organist Christopher Jennings will play an imaginative program including a transcription of the Storm King Symphony on Saint Paul’s historic Aeolian-Skinner Organ. Freewill offering to support the Ann Stookey Fund for Music at Saint Paul’s Church.
Sunday, December 22 - 5:00 pm Lessons and Carols for Christmas
Saint Paul’s Choirs will offer choral anthems and favorite Christmas carols interspersed by readings that tell of God’s plan for our salvation in Jesus’ birth. Early seating advised. Freewill offering to support choral music at Saint Paul’s.
Sunday, January 26 - 5:00 pm Organ Recital: Zach Hemenway
Saint Paul’s Director of Music will present a program of organ works that showcase the unique qualities of Saint Paul’s historic pipe organ. Freewill offering to support the Ann Stookey Fund for Music at Saint Paul’s Church.
Sunday, April 13 - 5:00 pm Choral Meditations on the Passion of Christ
This service of choral music, hymns and readings has quickly become a Saint Paul’s tradition. Join Saint Paul’s Adult Choir in a moving service that will help you begin Holy Week in a deeply prayerful spirit. Freewill offering to support choral music at Saint Paul’s.
Join us for five world-class concerts throughout the 2013-14 season. All proceeds benefit the Interfaith Hospitality Network of Northwest Philadelphia and Face to Face Germantown. All concerts are held in the Saint Paul’s sanctuary and are followed by a wine and cheese reception. Come enjoy yourself while supporting good work in your local community. Tickets and more info: www.fivefridays.org
Friday, October 4 - 7:30 pm Five Fridays I: An Astral Duo: Harp and Saxophone
Astral Artists Jonathan Wintringham (saxophone) and Caroline Cole (harp) will join to present a unique concert that will kick off this year’s Five Fridays series.
Friday, November 1 - 7:30 pm Five Fridays II: The Laughing Bird Quartet
Comprised of four singers from the Philadelphia area, each also an active solo, chamber, and choral artist, The Laughing Bird is Philadelphia’s premiere Early Music vocal quartet.
Friday, February 21- 7:30 pm Five Fridays III: An Astral Duo: Guitar and Flute
Jordan Dodson (guitar) will join Julietta Curenton (flute) for an evening of music on Saint Paul’s labyrinth. Both musicians are represented by Astral Artists, an agency known for its innovative and fresh programming!
Friday, March 28 - 7:30 pm Five Fridays IV: One Piano, Four Hands
The Varshavski-Shapiro piano duo will present a candlelight concert on Saint Paul’s 100 year old Steinway piano.
Friday, April 25 - 7:30 pm Five Fridays V: The Jasper String Quartet and Benito Meza, Clarinet The Jasper String Quartet opened Five Fridays’ series in 2011 to critical acclaim. Come celebrate their return to Saint Paul’s as they are joined by Benito Meza, Clarinet. This is sure to be a spectacular end to the 2013-2014 season.
Five Fridays
Music list 2013-2014
September 15 10:30 HOLY EUCHARIST Pentecost 17 Trebles, Choral Scholars & Adult Choir Daniel, Daniel, Servant of the Lord - S. Undine Moore Dear Lord and Father of Mankind - Sir C.H.H. Parry September 22 10:30 HOLY EUCHARIST Pentecost 18 Adult Choir Be Still, My Soul - Percy Whitlock The Best of Rooms - Gerald Near September 29 10:30 HOLY EUCHARIST Pentecost 19 Adult Schola Teach Me, O Lord - Thomas Attwood O Taste and See - Ralph Vaughan Williams 5:00 choral evensong Trebles, Choral Scholars & Adult Choir Responses: John Sanders Evening Service in b minor - T. Tertius Noble A Hymn for Saint Cecilia - Herbert Howells October 6 10:30 HOLY EUCHARIST Pentecost 20 Trebles, Choral Scholars & Adult Choir Draw Us in the Spirit’s Tether - Harold Friedell Esto Les Digo - Kinley Lange October 13 10:30 HOLY EUCHARIST Pentecost 21 Adult Schola O Praise the Lord - Adrian Batten O Lord, Increase My Faith - Henry Loosemore Ave Verum - William Byrd October 20 10:30 HOLY EUCHARIST Pentecost 22 Adult Schola Lead Me, Lord - Samuel Wesley Ave Verum - Edward Elgar
October 20 5:00 choral evensong Pentecost 22 Trebles, Choral Scholars & Adult Choir Responses: Richard Ayleward Evening Service in D - Herbert Brewer Hear My Prayer - Felix Mendelssohn October 27 10:30 HOLY EUCHARIST Pentecost 23 Choral Scholars & Adult Choir Ubi Caritas - Maurice Durufle O Saving Victim - Zachary Wadsworth November 3 10:30 HOLY EUCHARIST All Saints Trebles, Choral Scholars & Adult Choir Hark, I Hear the Harps Eternal - Alice Parker Let All Mortal Flesh Keep Silence - E.C. Bairstow Sing Me to Heaven - Daniel Gawthrop November 10 10:30 HOLY EUCHARIST Pentecost 25 Adult Choir O Jesu Christ, Meins Lebens Licht - J.S. Bach O Sacrum Convivium - Marc-Antoine Charpentier November 17 10:30 HOLY EUCHARIST Pentecost 26 Trebles & Choral Scholars Never Weather-Beaten Sail - Gary Davisson O Mysterium Ineffabile - Jean Francois Lallouette 5:00 choral evensong Choral Scholars & Adult Choir A New Song - James MacMillan Responses: Bernard Rose Eddington Service - Grayston Ives As Truly as God is our Father - William Mathias November 24 10:30 HOLY EUCHARIST Christ the King Choral Scholars & Adult Choir Hallelujah (Mount of Olives) - L.v. Beethoven Saw Ye My Savior? - Leo Nestor
Advent & Christmas December 1 10:30 HOLY EUCHARIST Advent 1 Adult Choir E’en So, Lord Jesus, Quickly Come - Paul Manz December 8 10:30 HOLY EUCHARIST Advent 2 Trebles, Choral Scholars & Adult Choir Blow Out the Trumpet - Martin Peerson Rorate Caeli - Francisco Guerrero December 15 10:30 HOLY EUCHARIST Advent 3 Adult Choir The Spirit of the Lord is Upon Me - Edward Elgar Benedictus Dominus Deus - Healey Willan December 22 5:00 lessons and carols Trebles, Choral Scholars & Adult Choir Sussex Carol - arr. Phillip Ledger Adam Lay Ybounden - Boris Ord Blow Out the Trumpet - Martin Peerson See Amid the Winter’s Snow - arr. David Willcocks Bogoroditsye Dyevo - Sergei Rachmaninoff God is with Us - John Tavener Lux Aurumque - Eric Whitacre On this Day, Earth Shall Ring - C. Hylton Stewart December 24 10 pm HOLY EUCHARIST Christmas Eve Choral Scholars & Adult Choir Introit: God is with Us - John Tavener Missa ad Praesepe - George Malcolm A Child is Born - Leo Nestor Jesus, Jesus, Rest your Head - arr. Paul Halley
Epiphany January 5 10:30 HOLY EUCHARIST The Epiphany Adult Choir There Shall a Star - Felix Mendelssohn January 12 10:30 HOLY EUCHARIST Baptism of Trebles, Choral Scholars & Adult Choir the Lord Jesu, the Very Thought of Thee - E.C. Bairstow Vidi Aquam - David Hurd
January 19 10:30 HOLY EUCHARIST Martin Luther Choral Scholars & Adult Choir King, Jr. Steal Away - arr. Dale Adelmann This Little Light of Mine -William Bradley Roberts January 26 10:30 HOLY EUCHARIST Feast of Trebles, Choral Scholars & Adult Choir Saint Paul Locus Iste - Michael Sitton We Walk by Faith - Craig Phillips The Altar - Roland Martin February 2 10:30 HOLY EUCHARIST Epiphany 4 Adult Choir Geistliches Lied - Johannes Brahms The Beatitudes - Arvo Pärt February 9 10:30 HOLY EUCHARIST Epiphany 5 Adult Schola He that is Down need Fear no Fall - Phillip Moore If ye Love Me - Thomas Tallis 5:00 choral evensong Trebles, Choral Scholars & Adult Choir Introit: Pilgrim’s Hymn - Stephen Paulus Responses: Martin Neary Collegium Regale Service - Herbert Howells O Pray for the Peace of Jerusalum - Herbert Howells February 16 10:30 HOLY EUCHARIST Epiphany 6 Choral Scholars & Adult Choir Beati Quorum Via - C.V. Stanford Ubi Caritas - Maurice Durufle February 23 10:30 HOLY EUCHARIST Epiphany 7 Choristers & Choral Scholars I Will Magnify Thee - Joseph Corfe My Voice Shalt thou Hear - Joseph Corfe March 2 10:30 HOLY EUCHARIST Last Epiphany Adult Choir Let all Mortal Flesh Keep Silence - E.C. Bairstow O Nata Lux - Morten Lauridsen
Lent March 9 10:30 HOLY EUCHARIST Lent 1 Trebles & Adult Schola Cantique de Jean Racine - Gabriel Faure Jesus, So Lowly - Harold Friedell 5:00 choral evensong Choral Scholars & Adult Schola Introit: O Lord the Maker - William Mundy Responses: Thomas Tomkins Fifth Service - Thomas Tomkins Jehova, Quam Multi Sunt Hostes Mei - Henry Purcell March 16 10:30 HOLY EUCHARIST Lent 2 Adult Choir God So Loved the World - John Stainer O Lord, in Thee is All My Trust - Thomas Tallis March 23 10:30 HOLY EUCHARIST Lent 3 Sung by the Cathedral Choir School of Delaware Repertoire to be announced March 30 10:30 HOLY EUCHARIST Lent 4 Trebles, Choral Scholars & Adult Choir Nunc Dimittis (Saint Paul’s Service) - Herbert Howells I Will Arise - Alice Parker April 6 10:30 HOLY EUCHARIST Lent 5 Adult Schola Salvator Mundi - Thomas Tallis Verily, Verily, I Say Unto You - Thomas Tallis
HOLY WEEK & Easter April 13 10:30 HOLY EUCHARIST Palm Sunday Trebles & Adult Choir Crucifixus a 8 - Antonio Lotti Vide Homo - Orlande de Lassus 5:00 meditations on the passion of christ Choral Scholars & Adult Choir Miserere Mei, Deus - Gregorio Allegri I Wonder as I Wander - arr. John Rutter O Saving Victim - Zachary Wadsworth Crucifixus a 8 - Antonio Lotti Vide Homo - Orlande de Lassus Mary Speaks - Daniel Gawthrop Jesus, So Lowly - Harold Friedell April 17 7:30 HOLY EUCHARIST Maundy Adult Choir Thursday Ubi Caritas - Maurice Durufle Thee We Adore - T. Frederick H. Candlyn April 18 12:00 HOLY EUCHARIST Good Friday Adult Schola Christus Factus Est - G.E. Anerio Salvator Mundi - Thomas Tallis In Manus Tuas - John Sheppard April 19 7:30 HOLY EUCHARIST The Great Adult Choir Vigil of Easter Sing Ye to the Lord - E.C. Bairstow Alleluia, Dic Nobis Maria - Francisco Capillas April 20 9 & 11 HOLY EUCHARIST Easter Day Trebles, Choral Scholars & Adult Choir Te Deum Laudamus in B-flat - C.V. Stanford Alleluia, Dic Nobis Maria - Francesco Capillas This Joyful Eastertide - Charles Wood
May 4 10:30 HOLY EUCHARIST Easter 3 Trebles, Choral Scholars & Adult Choirs Three of Saint Paul’s Church, Christ Church Alexandria, Choirs Church of the Redeemer, Bethesda Festival Introit - Martin Neary Te Deum Laudamus in B-flat - C.V. Stanford Faithful Shepherd - Grayston Ives 5:00 choral evensong Trebles, Choral Scholars & Adult Choirs of Saint Paul’s Church, Christ Church Alexandria, Church of the Redeemer, Bethesda This Little Light of Mine - William Bradley Roberts Responses: Craig Phillips Saint Paul’s Service - Herbert Howells Evening Hymn - Balfour Gardner May 11 10:30 HOLY EUCHARIST Easter 4 Adult Choir The Lord is My Shepherd - Thomas Matthews Draw Us in the Spirit’s Tether - Harold Friedell March 18 10:00 HOLY EUCHARIST & annual meeting Easter 5 Trebles, Choral Scholars & Adult Choir Antiphon - Ralph Vaughan Williams The Call - Ralph Vaughan Williams May 25 10:30 HOLY EUCHARIST Easter 6 Adult Choir I Will Not Leave You Comfortless - William Byrd Ego Sum Panis Vivus - Sebastian de Vivanco
Make a Donation If you wish to support music at Saint Paul’s Church, you can do so by making a contribution to the Ann Stookey Fund for Music at Saint Paul’s Church. The Ann Stookey Fund for Music, established in 2012, will endow in perpetuity the unique character of our landmark Aeolian-Skinner Organ. This fund, once fully realized, will ensure the ongoing maintenance required to keep the organ in excellent repair in addition to funding projects that further the use and integrity of Saint Paul’s incredible Aeolian-Skinner Pipe Organ. A committed member of the Saint Paul’s choir, Ann Stookey (1952-2012) held Saint Paul’s Aeolian-Skinner Organ in high regard, and this instrument played a major role in her musical experience that she valued greatly. Upon her death, Ann’s family and friends set up a fund in her memory that will secure the future condition of the organ, enabling others to enjoy it as much as she did. The maintenance costs of such an instrument are substantial, and this fund will allow Saint Paul’s Music to continue into the future. Donations of any size are helpful, and may be sent to: Saint Paul’s Episcopal Church Ann Stookey Fund for Music 22 East Chestnut Hill Avenue Philadelphia, Pennsylvania 19118 When writing checks, please designate ‘Ann Stookey Music Fund’ in the memo line. Contributors to the Ann Stookey Fund for Music of $1,000 or more are eligible to “adopt” one of the stops on the Saint Paul’s Organ. Requests for further information regarding the Ann Stookey Fund for Music, including inquiries into making a planned gift should be addressed to Zach Hemenway, Director of Music and Organist at: zhemenway@stpaulschestnuthill.org or 215-242-2055 x35. More information
Saint Paul’s Music Staff The Very Rev. E. Clifford Cutler, Rector of Saint Paul’s Zach Hemenway, Director of Music and Organist zhemenway@stpaulschestnuthill.org 215-242-2055, ext. 35 Joseph Russell, Organ Scholar jrussell@stpaulschestnuthill.org Karen Richter, Cherub Choir Leader and 9 am Cantor krichter@stpaulschestnuthill.org Barbie Kimberly Choir Librarian Diana Moro Choir Dinners and Chorister Vestments Lorraine Knudson Adult Vestments and Chorister Training Kate Emlen, Anne Martinez, Hildy Montaigne, Alix Jones, & Arabella Pope
Saint Paul’s Music Guild Jim Bondelid, Chair Cynthia Clowery Jeanette Cord Janice Fiore Zach Hemenway Joyce Hyde Tim Kiser Dale Lower Anne Martinez Diana Moro Kristen Poole Arabella Pope Karen Richter
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