St John’s College
Chapel Services Michaelmas Term 2019
St John’s College Chapel Since the early thirteenth century the site of St John’s College has had a place of Christian worship. The original Chapel, whose ruins may still be viewed in First Court, belonged to a hospital for the poor and infirm and was retained when the College was founded in 1511. Our present Chapel, built in 1869 by Sir George Gilbert Scott, continues this faithful offering of prayer with regular services enriched by the College’s outstanding choral tradition. Members of the public are welcome at all Services. Surplices are provided in the Chapel, and are worn by members of the College on Sundays, at Evensong on Saturdays, and on other holy days as marked in this list with the letter S. The Chapel is part of the Church of England, within the world-wide Anglican Communion, and welcomes everyone. The Chapel Clerk can be contacted by telephone on 01223 338676 or by e-mail at chapel@joh.cam.ac.uk Further details of the Chapel and Choir are available on the College website www.joh.cam.ac.uk & www.sjcchoir.co.uk
Listen Online A Chapel service is webcast on a weekly basis throughout the year. You can listen online at: www.sjcchoir.co.uk/webcast
Sunday 6.30pm Evensong Sermon Series
‘Not in Polite Society’ Preachers at Sunday Evensong this term have been asked to choose a topic that we tend to avoid talking about in ‘polite society’ but which is nevertheless important and necessary to reflect on from a faith perspective. www.joh.cam.ac.uk/chapel-choir/sermons 13 October OURSELVES Preacher: The Rev’d Anna Matthews Vicar, St Bene’t’s Church 20 October CLASS Preacher: The Rev’d Canon Leanne Roberts Canon Treasurer, Southwark Cathedral 27 October WEALTH Preacher: The Rev’d George R Bush Rector, St Mary Le Bow, London 3 November DEATH Preacher: The Rev’d Canon Nick Moir Vicar, St Andrew’s Chesterton 10 November NATIONALISM Preacher: The Rev’d Alice Goodman Vicar, Fulbourn and the Wilbrahams 17 November RACE Preacher: The Rev’d Dr Sharon Prentis Intercultural Mission Enabler & Dean of Black & Minority Ethnic Affairs, University of Birmingham 24 November RELIGION Preacher: The Dean
_________________________________________________________________________ Dean The Rev’d Canon Mark Oakley
Director of Music Andrew Nethsingha Director of St John’s Voices Graham Walker Chapel Clerk Stephen Stokes Herbert Howells Organ Scholar James Anderson-Besant Junior Organ Scholar George Herbert St John’s Voices Organists Henry Brearley & Jack Wilson Assistant Verger John Boulter The clergy are always pleased to arrange to see members of the College Community. ____________________________________________________________________________ Last year £10,618.81 was given to charities. This term we will be supporting: SUNDAY 6 OCTOBER – SUNDAY 20 OCTOBER SAVE THE CHILDREN exists to help every child reach their full potential. In over 100 countries, we make sure children stay safe, healthy and keep learning.. MONDAY 21 OCTOBER – SUNDAY 3 NOVEMBER ROMSEY MILL is a Cambridge-based Christian charity, started in 1980, that works with children, young people and families, many of whom are facing significant challenges in their lives. MONDAY 4 NOVEMBER – SUNDAY 17 NOVEMBER THE ROYAL BRITISH LEGION provides lifelong support for the Armed Forces community - serving men and women, veterans, and their families. MONDAY 18 NOVEMBER – FRIDAY 6 DECEMBER KARMA NIRVANA is a charity supporting victims of honour-based abuse, which includes forced marriage, the threat of forced marriage, violence, and disownment. They also campaign for greater awareness of forced marriage and honour-based abuse in society and the legal system. Services in Chapel are regularly recorded for weekly broadcast online at:
www.sjcchoir.co.uk/webcast
150th
ORGAN RECITAL SERIES IN CELEBRATION OF THE ANNIVERSARY OF THE CONSECRATION OF THE COLLEGE CHAPEL
A series of organ recitals by former St John’s Organ Scholars is taking place on Sundays at 6.00 p.m. Details of programmes can be found on the Choir website. LENT TERM 2019 27 January 3 February 10 February 17 February 24 February 3 March 10 March
Andrew Nethsingha Jonathan Vaughn Freddie James Jonathan Bielby Alexander Martin Glen Dempsey Léon Charles
(1987–1990) (2000–2004) (2010–2013) (1963–1967) (1988–1991) (2015–2019) (2005–2008)
EASTER TERM AND SUMMER RESIDENCE 2019 28 April Iain Farrington 5 May Jonathan Rennert 19 May Sir Stephen Cleobury 26 May Ian Shaw 2 June Peter Davis 9 June David Hill 16 June Robert Houssart 30 June James Anderson-Besant 7 July Glen Dempsey
(1996–1999) (1971–1974) (1967–1971) (1978–1981) (1994–1997) (1976–1980) (1997–2000) (2017–2020) (2015–2019)
MICHAELMAS TERM 2019 13 October 20 October 27 October 3 November 10 November 17 November 24 November
John Challenger Christopher Whitton Joseph Wicks Timothy Ravalde Edward Picton-Turbervill James Anderson-Besant George Herbert
(2008–2012) (1999–2002) (2013–2017) (2007–2010) (2012–2015) (2017–2020) (2019–2022)
Philip Scriven Adrian Lucas Andrew Lumsden John Robinson George Herbert Allan Walker Paul Provost
(1990–1993) (1980–1983) (1981–1984) (2002–2005) (2019–2022) (1993–1996) (2004–2007)
LENT TERM 2020 26 January 2 February 9 February 16 February 23 February 1 March 8 March
OCTOBER
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THE SIXTEENTH SUNDAY AFTER TRINITY
8.30 a.m. COLLEGE COMMUNION
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TUESDAY
6.30 p.m. EVENSONG Responses and Preces: Clucas Psalm 39 vv. 1–8 (Hylton Stewart) Sumsion in G Vaughan Williams: O taste and see Hymn 464
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WEDNESDAY
6.30 p.m. EVENSONG (men’s voices) Responses and Preces: Rose Psalm 46 (tone v) Lassus: Magnificat tertii toni Nunc Dimittis tertii toni Boyce: The Lord is King
5.30 p.m. MATRICULATION SERVICE Responses: Clucas Psalm 121 (Walford Davies) Stanford: Magnificat in A Dove: Gloria (Missa Brevis) Hymns 440 (omit vv. 4 & 5), 413 Voluntary: Vierne Final (Symphonie I)
10 THURSDAY Paulinus, Bishop of York, Missionary, 644
6.30 p.m. EVENSONG Responses and Preces: Clucas Psalm 52 (Hylton Stewart) Batten (Fourth Service) J.S. Bach: Liebster Gott, wenn werd ich sterben? Hymn 490
11 FRIDAY
6.30 p.m. EVENSONG Responses and Preces: Clucas Psalm 56 (Alcock, Goss) Dyson in F Milner: Out of your sleep Hymn 335
12 SATURDAY Wilfred of Ripon, Bishop, Missionary, 709
6.30 p.m. EVENSONG Responses and Preces: Clucas Psalm 62 (Boyce) Sumsion in A Rachmaninoff: Hymn of the Cherubim Hymn: Christ Triumphant (tune: Guiting Power) Voluntary: Franck Choral no. 1 in E major
Services in Chapel are regularly recorded for weekly broadcast online at:
www.sjcchoir.co.uk/webcast
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OCTOBER
13 THE SEVENTEENTH SUNDAY AFTER TRINITY
8.30 a.m. COLLEGE COMMUNION
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10.30 a.m. SUNG EUCHARIST WITH INSTRUMENTALISTS Introit: Dicit Dominus Haydn: Little Organ Mass Gradual: Psalm 111 (tone viii) Hymns 271, 282 Voluntary: Dupré Prelude and Fugue in B major (op. 7, no. 1) 6.00 p.m. ORGAN RECITAL (no. 1489) John Challenger (Salisbury Cathedral) Organ Scholar 2008–2012 Byrd: Fantasia in A minor Steel: Variations on a theme of De Machaut ‘A Portrait of his Age’ 6.30 p.m. EVENSONG Responses and Preces: Clucas Psalm 68 vv. 1–10 (Woodward) Gabriel Jackson (Truro Service) Britten: O be joyful in the Lord Hymns 391, 333 (omit v. 2) Preacher: The Rev’d Anna Matthews Vicar, St Bene’t’s Church Not in Polite Society – Ourselves Voluntary: J.S. Bach Prelude and Fugue in C major
(BWV 545)
14 MONDAY
6.30 p.m. EVENSONG SUNG BY ST JOHN’S VOICES Responses and Preces: Smith Psalm 72 vv. 1–13 (Turle) Dyson in D Handel: Zadok the priest Hymn 357
15 TUESDAY Teresa of Avila, Teacher, 1582
6.30 p.m. EVENSONG Responses and Preces: Radcliffe Psalm 76 (Ashfield) Weelkes (Short Service) Byrd: Teach me, O Lord Hymn 431
OCTOBER
16 WEDNESDAY
6.30 p.m. EVENSONG WITH VIOLIN (men’s voices) Responses and Preces: Rose Psalm 80 vv. 1–7 (tone iv) Sumsion in G Ben Comeau: Vanity of vanities *
17 THURSDAY Ignatius, Bishop of Antioch, Martyr, c.107
6.30 p.m. EVENSONG Responses and Preces: Radcliffe Psalm 86 vv. 1–10 (Parry) Antiphon: In omnem terram Durante: Magnificat Nunc Dimittis primi toni Shephard: Let him who seeks Hymn 349
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18 ST LUKE
6.30 p.m. FESTAL EVENSONG Introit: Harris Holy is the true light Responses and Preces: Radcliffe Psalm 90 vv. 1–12 (Hylton Stewart) Antiphon: In omnem terram Bevan: Magnificat octavi toni Nunc Dimittis octavi toni Vaughan Williams: Let all the world Hymn 214(ii)
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THE EVANGELIST
S 19 SATURDAY 6.30 p.m. Henry Martyn, Translator of the Scriptures, Missionary in India and Persia, Member of College, 1812
CANTATA EVENSONG WITH ST JOHN’S SINFONIA
Orchestral Voluntary: J.S. Bach Affettuoso (Brandenburg Concerto no. 5) Responses and Preces: Radcliffe Psalm 97 (Martin) Durante: Magnificat Nunc Dimittis primi toni J.S. Bach: Cantata no. 8 Liebster Gott, wenn werd ich sterben? Hymns 394, 381 Orchestral Voluntary: J.S. Bach Sinfonia (Cantata no. 42)
THIS SERVICE WILL END AT APPROXIMATELY
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7.45 P.M.
This work was commissioned for the College Choir in 2016. The choir is joined by Leo Appel, violin.
Services in Chapel are regularly recorded for weekly broadcast online at:
www.sjcchoir.co.uk/webcast
OCTOBER
20 THE EIGHTEENTH SUNDAY AFTER TRINITY
8.30 a.m. COLLEGE COMMUNION 10.30 a.m. SUNG EUCHARIST Introit: Hildegard O pastor animarum Dove: Missa Brevis Gradual: Psalm 121 (tone vii) Credo: V Hymns 310, 272 Voluntary: Leighton Paean 6.00 p.m. ORGAN RECITAL (no. 1490) Dr Christopher Whitton (Emmanuel College) Organ Scholar 1999–2002 J.S. Bach: Prelude and Fugue in A major (BWV 536) Willan: Introduction, Passacaglia and Fugue 6.30 p.m. EVENSONG Responses and Preces: Radcliffe Psalm 102 vv. 1–16 (Macpherson, Wesley) Murrill in E Purcell: Rejoice in the Lord alway Hymns 359 (tune 322), 265 Preacher: The Rev’d Canon Leanne Roberts Canon Treasurer, Southwark Cathedral Not in Polite Society – Class Voluntary: Pott Laudes
21 MONDAY
6.30 p.m. EVENSONG SUNG BY ST JOHN’S VOICES Responses and Preces: Smith Psalm 105 vv. 1-15 (Hawes) Tallis (Short Service) Howells: O Saviour of the world Hymn 408(i)
22 TUESDAY
6.30 p.m. EVENSONG (men’s voices) Responses and Preces: Millington Psalm 107 vv. 1–15 (tone i) Marenzio: Magnificat octavi toni Nunc Dimittis octavi toni Elgar: Seek him that maketh the seven stars Hymn 285(i) (omit v. 6)
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OCTOBER
23 WEDNESDAY
6.30 p.m. EVENSONG (men’s voices) Responses and Preces: Millington Psalm 111 (tone viii) Kennedy (Worcester Service) Gesualdo: Maria, mater gratiae
24 THURSDAY
6.30 p.m. EVENSONG (men’s voices) Responses and Preces: Moore Psalm 116 vv. 1–9 (tone ii) Moore (First Service) Seers: Look down, O Lord Hymn 346
25 FRIDAY
6.30 p.m. EVENSONG WITH CELLO * Introit: Franck Panis angelicus Responses and Preces: Ayleward Psalm 119 vv. 41–48 (Martin) Sumsion in A Fauré: Cantique de Jean Racine Hymn 390
26 SATURDAY 6.30 p.m. Alfred the Great, King of the West Saxons, Scholar, 899
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The choir is joined by Tadhg Sauvey, cello.
Services in Chapel are regularly recorded for weekly broadcast online at:
www.sjcchoir.co.uk/webcast
OCTOBER
27 THE NINETEENTH SUNDAY AFTER TRINITY
8.30 a.m. COLLEGE COMMUNION
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10.30 a.m. SUNG EUCHARIST Introit: Byrd Gloria tibi Domine Byrd: Mass for four voices Gradual: Psalm 84 vv. 1–7 (tone i) Credo: VI Hymns 475, 305 Voluntary: Buxtehude Praeludium in G minor (BuxWV 149)
6.00 p.m. ORGAN RECITAL (no. 1491) Joseph Wicks (London) Organ Scholar 2013–2017 Park: Images Gibbons: Fantazia of Foure Parts Whitlock: Grave-Animato (Sonata in C minor) 6.30 p.m. EVENSONG Responses and Preces: Ayleward Psalms 121 (Walford Davies), 122 (Atkins), 123 (Crotch) Antiphon: Qui vult venire post me Jackson in G Bullock: Give us the wings of faith Hymns 388(i), 461 (tune: Corvedale) Preacher: The Rev’d George R. Bush Rector, St Mary Le Bow, London Not in Polite Society – Wealth Voluntary: Howells Poco lento & Fugue (Sonata no. 1) 28 ST SIMON AND ST JUDE APOSTLES
6.30 p.m. FESTAL EVENSONG SUNG BY ST JOHN’S VOICES Introit: Howells The Lord is my shepherd Responses and Preces: Rose Psalms 133 (Hopkins), 134 (Guest) Antiphon: Qui vult venire post me Gibbons (Second Service) Handel: My heart is inditing (mvt. 2) Hymn 195 (omit v. 2)
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OCTOBER
29 TUESDAY James Hannington, Bishop of Eastern Equatorial Africa, Martyr in Uganda, 1885
6.30 p.m. EVENSONG Responses and Preces: Ayleward Psalm 140 (omit vv. 9–11) (tone iii) Tallis (Short Service) Rutter: O clap your hands Hymn 393
30 WEDNESDAY
6.30 p.m. EVENSONG (men’s voices) Responses and Preces: Moore Psalm 145 vv. 1–10 (tone vii) Hassler: Magnificat quinti toni Nunc Dimittis quinti toni Poulenc: Tout puissant
31 THURSDAY
6.30 p.m. EVENSONG Responses and Preces: Byrd Psalm 146 (Harris) Antiphon: O quam gloriosum Daniel Purcell in E minor Gibbons: Great Lord of Lords Hymn 337
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NOVEMBER
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ALL SAINTS’ DAY
6.30 p.m. FESTAL EVENSONG Introit: Byrd Gloria tibi Domine Responses and Preces: Byrd Psalm 150 (Talbot) Antiphon: O quam gloriosum Stanford in B flat Bullock: Give us the wings of faith Hymn 197 (omit vv. 3, 5, 6)
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ALL SOULS’ DAY
6.30 p.m. REQUIEM FOR ALL SOULS’ DAY Fauré: Requiem
Services in Chapel are regularly recorded for weekly broadcast online at:
www.sjcchoir.co.uk/webcast
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NOVEMBER
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THE TWENTIETH SUNDAY AFTER TRINITY
8.30 a.m. COLLEGE COMMUNION 10.30 a.m. SUNG EUCHARIST Introit: In voluntate tua Kyrie Orbis Factor Berkeley: Missa Brevis Gradual: Psalm 32 vv. 1–8 (tone vi) Credo: VII Hymns 420, 286 Voluntary: Vierne Final (Symphonie II) 6.00 p.m. ORGAN RECITAL (no. 1492) Timothy Ravalde (Chichester Cathedral) Organ Scholar 2007–2010 J.S. Bach: Von Gott will ich nicht lassen (BWV 658) J.S. Bach: Da Jesus an dem Kreuze stund (BWV 621) Bruhns: Praeludium in E minor Allbright: Toccata Alain: Deuxième Fantaisie 6.30 p.m. EVENSONG Responses and Preces: Byrd Psalm 17 vv. 1–7 (Turle) Kelly in C Elgar: Give unto the Lord Hymns 377, 368 Preacher: The Rev’d Canon Nick Moir Vicar, St Andrew’s Chesterton Not in Polite Society – Death Voluntary: Elgar Allegro maestoso (Sonata in G)
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MONDAY
6.30 p.m. EVENSONG SUNG BY ROYAL HOSPITAL SCHOOL, HOLBROOK AND ST JOHN’S VOICES Introit: Harris Holy is the true light Responses and Preces: Rose Psalm 22 vv. 1–21 (Camidge) Stanford in A Bainton: And I saw a new heaven Hymn 427
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NOVEMBER
5
TUESDAY
6.30 p.m. EVENSONG Responses and Preces: Byrd Psalm 26 (Elvey) Moore (First Service) Palestrina: Exultate Deo Hymn 372
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WEDNESDAY
6.30 p.m. EVENSONG (men’s voices) Responses and Preces: Rose Psalm 34 vv. 1–10 (tone vii) Victoria: Magnificat sexti toni Nunc Dimittis sexti toni Semple: Stŭpki po Pyasŭka (Footsteps in the Sand) *
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THURSDAY
6.30 p.m. EVENSONG Responses and Preces: Smith Psalm 37 vv. 1–11 (West) Purcell in G minor Boulanger: Lux aeterna Hymn 483
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FRIDAY
9
SATURDAY
Willibrord of York, Bishop, Apostle of Frisia, 739
The Saints and Martyrs of England
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6.30 p.m. EVENSONG Responses and Preces: Smith Psalm 41 (Buck) Weelkes (Sixth Service) Vaughan Williams: Love bade me welcome Hymn 199 (tune 265) 6.30 p.m. EVENSONG S Responses and Preces: Smith Psalm 47 (Davy) Dyson in F Stanford: Justorum animae Hymn 244 Voluntary: Parry Toccata and Fugue ‘The Wanderer’
This work was commissioned for the College Choir last term.
Services in Chapel are regularly recorded for weekly broadcast online at:
www.sjcchoir.co.uk/webcast
NOVEMBER
10 REMEMBRANCE
8.30 a.m. COLLEGE COMMUNION
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SUNDAY
10.30 a.m. SUNG EUCHARIST IN COMMEMORATION OF THE DEAD OF THE TWO WORLD WARS AND ALL SUBSEQUENT CONFLICTS
Psalm 130 (tone iv) Duruflé: Requiem Douglas Guest: For the fallen 6.00 p.m. ORGAN RECITAL (no. 1493) Edward Picton-Turbervill (Atlantic College) Organ Scholar 2012–2015 Picton-Turbervill: Threnody for the Natural World * Cauchefer-Choplin (trans. Picton-Turbervill): Improvisation Picton-Turbervill: Three Chorales (homage to Jehan Alain) Picton-Turbervill: Lift up your heads 6.30 p.m. EVENSONG Responses and Preces: Smith Psalm 53 (Stanford) Sumsion in G Ireland: Greater love hath no man Hymns 456, 373 (tune: Coe Fen) Preacher: The Rev’d Alice Goodman Vicar, Fulbourn and the Wilbrahams Not in Polite Society – Nationalism Voluntary: Howells Rhapsody no. 3 in C sharp minor 11 MONDAY Martin, Bishop of Tours, c. 397
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6.30 p.m. EVENSONG SUNG BY ST JOHN’S VOICES Introit: Howells Requiem aeternam I Responses and Preces: Tomkins Psalm 60 (Barnby, Hopkins) Walmisley in D minor Bairstow: Blessed city, heavenly Salem Hymn 383(ii) (omit v. 3)
This work receives its first performance today.
NOVEMBER
12 TUESDAY
6.30 p.m. EVENSONG Responses and Preces: Smith Psalm 65 (Whitlock) Wood in E flat (no. 2) Britten (arr. Harrison): Deo Gracias Hymn 342 (tune 178)
13 WEDNESDAY Charles Simeon, Priest, Evangelical Divine, 1836
6.30 p.m. EVENSONG (men’s voices) Responses and Preces: Rose Psalm 69 vv. 1–14 (tone iv) Moore (Second Service) Poulenc: Salut, Dame Sainte
14 THURSDAY
6.30 p.m. EVENSONG Responses and Preces: Rose Psalm 74 vv. 1–18 (Garrett, Noble) Tomkins (Fifth Service) Dove: I am the day Hymn 387
15 FRIDAY
6.30 p.m. EVENSONG Responses and Preces: Rose Psalm 78 vv. 1–17 (Oakley) Walton (Chichester Service) Weir: Vertue Hymn 401 (omit vv. 2, 3)
16 SATURDAY 6.30 p.m. Margaret, Queen of Scotland, Philanthropist, Reformer of the Church, 1093
(men’s voices) S Responses and Preces: Rose Psalm 82 (tone viii) Howells in E Biebl: Ave Maria Hymn 352 (omit v. 4) Voluntary: J.S. Bach Ricercare à 6 (Musikalisches Opfer) EVENSONG
(BWV 1079)
Services in Chapel are regularly recorded for weekly broadcast online at:
www.sjcchoir.co.uk/webcast
NOVEMBER
17 THE TWENTY-SECOND SUNDAY AFTER TRINITY
8.30 a.m. COLLEGE COMMUNION
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10.30 a.m. SUNG EUCHARIST SUNG BY ST JOHN’S VOICES Introit: Duruflé Tantum ergo sacramentum Vierne: Messe Solennelle Gradual: Psalm 98 (tone i) Credo: II Hymns 295, 353 Voluntary: Vierne Final (Symphonie III) 6.00 p.m. ORGAN RECITAL (no. 1494) James Anderson-Besant (St John’s College) Organ Scholar since 2017 Buxtehude: Praeludium in G minor (BuxWV 169) J.S. Bach: Chorale Prelude on ‘Nun komm’ der Heiden Heiland’ (BWV 660) J.S. Bach: Chorale Prelude on ‘Nun komm’ der Heiden Heiland’ (BWV 661) Duruflé: Prélude et Fugue sur le nom d’Alain 6.30 p.m. EVENSONG (men’s voices) Responses and Preces: Millington Psalm 89 vv. 1–12 (tone i) Kennedy (Worcester Service) Cavalli: Salve Regina Hymns 374 (omit v. 5), 439(i) (omit vv. 3, 4) Preacher: The Rev’d Dr Sharon Prentis Intercultural Mission Enabler & Dean of Black & Minority Ethnic Affairs, University of Birmingham Not in Polite Society – Race Voluntary: J.S. Bach Prelude in C minor (BWV 546i)
18 MONDAY Elizabeth of Hungary, Princess of Thuringia, Philanthropist, 1231
6.30 p.m. EVENSONG SUNG BY ST JOHN’S VOICES Introit: Howells Requiem aeternam II Responses and Preces: Tomkins Psalm 94 (Sinclair) Howells (Collegium Regale) Howells: Like as the hart Hymn 476
NOVEMBER
19 TUESDAY Hilda, Abbess of Whitby, 680
6.30 p.m. EVENSONG Responses and Preces: Rose Psalm 99 (Whitlock) Buxtehude: Magnificat Nunc Dimittis primi toni Distler: Es ist ein Ros entsprungen Hymn 486
20 WEDNESDAY Edmund, King of East Angles, Martyr, 870
6.30 p.m. EVENSONG (men’s voices) Responses and Preces: Tallis Psalm 104 vv. 1–10 (tone iii) Morales: Magnificat quinti toni Nunc Dimittis quinti toni Poulenc: Ô mes très chers frères
21 THURSDAY
6.30 p.m. EVENSONG Responses and Preces: Tomkins (Peterhouse) Psalm 106 vv. 1–12 (Barnard) Malcolm: Magnificat primi toni Nunc Dimittis primi toni Guerrero: Rorate coeli Hymn 407
22 FRIDAY
6.30 p.m. EVENSONG Responses and Preces: Tomkins (Peterhouse) Psalm 108 (Hopkins) Tomkins (Sixth Service) Gibbons: O thou, the central orb Hymn 378 (omit vv. 5, 6)
23 SATURDAY Clement, Bishop of Rome, Martyr, c. 100
6.30 p.m. EVENSONG S Responses and Preces: Tomkins (Peterhouse) Psalm 114 (Garrett) Dyson in D Tranchell (arr. Marchbank): People, look east Hymn 376 Voluntary: J.S. Bach Chorale Prelude on ‘Nun komm’ der Heiden Heiland’
(BWV 661)
Services in Chapel are regularly recorded for weekly broadcast online at:
www.sjcchoir.co.uk/webcast
NOVEMBER
24 THE SUNDAY NEXT BEFORE ADVENT
8.30 a.m. COLLEGE COMMUNION
10.30 a.m. SUNG EUCHARIST WITH STRINGS Introit: Mozart Ave verum corpus Mozart: Missa Brevis in F (K192) Gradual: Psalm 46 (tone v) Credo: I Hymns 332 (omit vv. 2, 3), 276(ii) Voluntary: C.P.E. Bach Allegro di molto (Sonata no. 1) 6.00 p.m. ORGAN RECITAL (no. 1495) George Herbert (St John’s College) Organ Scholar since 2019 J.S. Bach: Prelude in B minor (BWV 544i) Howells: Rhapsody no. 3 in C sharp minor Vierne: Étoile du soir (from 24 Pièces de fantaisie) J.S. Bach: Fugue in B minor (BWV 544ii) 6.30 p.m. EVENSONG Responses and Preces: Tomkins (Peterhouse) Psalm 119 vv. 17–32 (Bairstow, Wesley) Moore (St John’s Service) * Harvey: The Annunciation * Hymns 134, 336 (omit v. 4) Preacher: The Dean Not in Polite Society – Religion Voluntary: Watkins Pièce d’orgue
25 MONDAY
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6.30 p.m. EVENSONG SUNG BY ST JOHN’S VOICES Introit: Byrd Ave Maria Responses and Preces: Tomkins Psalm 119 vv. 161–176 (Goss, Walmisley) Purcell in G minor Handel: Let thy hand be strengthened (mvts. ii & iii) Hymn 360
These works were commissioned for the College Choir in 2006 (Moore) and 2011 (Harvey). This work was commissioned for the College Choir in 2014.
NOVEMBER
26 TUESDAY
6.30 p.m. EVENSONG Responses and Preces: Tomkins (Peterhouse) Psalm 119 vv. 153–160 (Garrett, Goss) Watson in E Finnissy: John the Baptist ** Hymn 341
27 WEDNESDAY
6.30 p.m. EVENSONG (men’s voices) Responses and Preces: Tallis Psalms 130, 131 (tone iv) Sumsion in G Morley: Let my complaint
28 THURSDAY
6.30 p.m. EVENSONG Responses and Preces: Clucas Psalm 138 (Ley) Weelkes (Short Service) arr. Pettman: The Angel Gabriel from heaven came Gardner: Tomorrow shall be my dancing day Hymn 84
29 FRIDAY
6.30 p.m. EVENSONG Responses and Preces: Clucas Psalm 142 (Bayley) Antiphon: Qui vult venire post me Bevan: Magnificat quarti toni Nunc Dimittis quarti toni Goldschmidt: A tender shoot Hymn 357
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30 ST ANDREW
6.00 p.m. ADVENT CAROL SERVICE I *** Organ music will be played by James Anderson-Besant and George Herbert from 5.00 p.m.
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APOSTLE
NOTE: Admission to the Carol Service is by ticket only. Completed application forms must be received by the Chapel Clerk before Monday 4 November. Apply for tickets online at www.joh.cam.ac.uk/chapel-choir/ ***
This service includes the premiere of a work by Judith Bingham, commissioned for this occasion by the Master and Fellows.
Services in Chapel are regularly recorded for weekly broadcast online at:
www.sjcchoir.co.uk/webcast
DECEMBER
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THE FIRST SUNDAY IN ADVENT
8.30 a.m. COLLEGE COMMUNION
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3.00 p.m. ADVENT CAROL SERVICE II Organ music will be played by James Anderson-Besant and George Herbert from 2.00 p.m.
NOTE: Admission to the Carol Service is by ticket only. Completed application forms must be received by the Chapel Clerk before Monday 4 November. Apply for tickets online at www.joh.cam.ac.uk/chapel-choir/ This Service will be broadcast live by BBC Radio 3 2
MONDAY
6.00 p.m. CHRISTMAS CAROL SERVICE SUNG BY ST JOHN’S VOICES
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TUESDAY
6.30 p.m. EVENSONG Responses and Preces: Clucas Psalm 18 vv. 1–6 (tone i) Sumsion in A Poulenc: Quatre motets pour le temps de Nöel i. O magnum mysterium ii. Quem vidistis, pastores? iii. Videntes stellam iv. Hodie Christus natus est Hymn 5
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WEDNESDAY
6.30 p.m. EVENSONG (men’s voices) Responses and Preces: Millington Psalm 22 vv. 22–32 (tone ii) Suriano: Magnificat primi toni Nunc Dimittis primi toni Tallis: If ye love me
DECEMBER
5
THURSDAY
6.30 p.m. EVENING PRAYER The College Choir is absent due to an external engagement.
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FRIDAY
Nicholas, Bishop of Myra, c.326
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6.30 p.m. EVENSONG WITH SAXOPHONE Responses and Preces: Clucas Psalm 32 (Rogers) Wood in E flat (no. 2) Gabriel Jackson: Vox clara ecce intonat * Hymn 3
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This work was commissioned for the College Choir in 2013. The choir is joined by Ignacio Mañá Mesas, soprano saxophone.
THE FIRST CHORAL EVENSONG NEXT TERM IS AT 6.30 P.M. ON TUESDAY 14 JANUARY 2020.
COLLEGE CHRISTINGLE SERVICE SATURDAY 14 DECEMBER AT 3.00PM
Services in Chapel are regularly recorded for weekly broadcast online at:
www.sjcchoir.co.uk/webcast
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ST JOHN’S VOICES CONCERT CAMBRIDGE BAROQUE CAMERATA SATURDAY 7 DECEMBER 2019 7.30PM ST JOHN’S COLLEGE CHAPEL Handel: Coronation Anthems J.S. Bach: Cantata no. 51 Jauchzet Gott in allen Landen Soprano: Jessica Kinney Conductor: Graham Walker
Tickets: £15 available from the ADC Box Office (01223 300085) www.adcticketing.com Students: £5 on the door
EPIPHANY CAROL SERVICES 2020 SATURDAY 18 & SUNDAY 19 JANUARY 6.00PM Candlelit Services of readings and music Admission to the Epiphany Carol Services is by ticket. Apply for free tickets online at www.joh.cam.ac.uk/chapel-choir/
NEXT TERM’S CANTATA EVENSONG WITH ST JOHN’S SINFONIA SATURDAY 8 FEBRUARY 2020 6.30PM Vivaldi: Magnificat J.S. Bach: Cantata no. 106 Gottes Zeit (Actus tragicus)
A MEDITATION ON THE PASSION OF CHRIST SATURDAY 7 MARCH 2020 6.00PM
A Service of readings and music Admission to this Service is by ticket. Apply for free tickets online at www.joh.cam.ac.uk/chapel-choir/
The Chapel is fitted with a hearing induction loop for those who are deaf or hard of hearing. Simply switch your hearing aid to the T position.
We gather collectively in the context of prayer; please respect the traditions of the Chapel and of all those who worship with you. If you would like to know more about the Christian faith or the Church of England, please speak to one of the clergy.
Cover image: ‘Saint Michael at the Last Judgment’ from a detail of the west window in the College Chapel
Please do not use cameras or recording devices in the Chapel. Please do not bring food or drink into the Chapel.
THE CHOIR OF ST JOHN’S COLLEGE, CAMBRIDGE The Director of Music, Andrew Nethsingha, is pleased to receive enquiries from people interested in joining the choir as chorister, choral scholar or organ scholar. He is always happy to meet them informally to offer advice. Please contact him on 01223 338683 or by email – choir@joh.cam.ac.uk or contact the Choir Administrator on 01223 338718 St John’s College Cambridge CB2 1TP CHORISTER VOICE TRIALS Voice trials will be held for boys aged 6–9 years old on Thursday 16 January 2020 or on earlier dates, by appointment. For further details please contact the Registrar, Mary Robb, at St John’s College School on 01223 353652 or by email – admissions@sjcs.co.uk
ST JOHN’S VOICES Those interested in singing in the College’s mixed-voice choir are encouraged to contact Graham Walker, the Director, on ghw22@cam.ac.uk Priority is generally given to students of St John’s, but singers from outside the College are very welcome to apply.