Saint Andrew’s Episcopal Church

Music List 2014-2015

including instructions for the choir

September 3, 2014 through June 14, 2015

Saint Andrew’s Episcopal Church

50 York Street

Lambertville, NJ 08530

“We are what we repeatedly do. Excellence, then, is not an act, but a habit.” - Attributed to Aristotle.

Wednesday September 3, 2014

      First Choir Rehearsal 7 - 9:30 pm (with 15 min break at about 8:15 pm)

Wednesday September 10, 2014

      Second Choir Rehearsal 7 - 9:30 pm (with 15 min break at about 8:15 pm)

Sunday September 14, 2014 – Proper 19 – The Choir’s First Sunday

      Prelude:            Schaff’s mit mir Gott, deinen Willen, BWV 514                                J.S. Bach

                                 (from the notebooks for Anna Magdalena Bach)

                                          Alto solo—TBD

                                          Julia Barringer, harpsichord; Michael Kevane, organ

      Opening Hymn; #400 - All Creatures of our God and King (Descant, CG Descants)

      Introit:               Lead Me, Lord                                                                Samuel Sebastian Wesley

                              (New Church Anthem Book)

      Setting:             Rutter/Proulx/Urwin

      Anthem:            Ubi Caritas (from 4 Gregorian Motets)                                        Maurice Duruflé

      Communion:     The eyes of all wait upon Thee                                                   Jean Berger

      Closing Hymn:  #334 - Praise the Lord, rise up rejoicing  (Descant, MTK new)

      Postlude:          Improvisation

Sunday September 21, 2014 – Proper 20

      Prelude:            Prelude in D minor                                                                     J.S. Bach

      Opening Hymn: #414 – God, my King, Thy might confessing (Decant, CG Descants)

      Introit:               And I saw a new Heaven                                                            Edgar Bainton

      Setting:             Rutter/Proulx/Urwin

      Anthem:            Beati Quorum Via                                                               Charles Villiers Stanford

      Communion:     Bist du bei mir                                                                           J.S. Bach

                                          Soprano Solo - Carolyn Hanif

      Closing Hymn: #331 – Rise up, ye saints of God (Descant, CG Descants)

      Postlude:          Mein junges Leben hat ein End                                                   Jan Pieterzoon Sweelinck

                                          Julia Barringer, harpsichord solo

Sunday September 28, 2014 – Proper 21

      Prelude:            Prelude in E minor                                                                     J.S. Bach

      Opening Hymn: #450 – All Hail the power of Jesus’ Name (Descant, CG Descants)

      Introit:               Like as a Father                                                                         Luigi Cherubini

      Setting:             Rutter/Proulx/Urwin

      Anthem:            Ehre sei dir, Christe (from Mattäuspassion SWV 479)                  Heinrich Schütz

                              (Praise to you Lord Jesus)

      Communion:     Teach me, O Lord                                                                      William Byrd

                                          Carolyn Hanif, Soprano solo

      Closing Hymn: #435 – At the name of Jesus (Descant, CG Descants)

      Postlude:          Improvisation

Saturday October 4, 2014 – Rehearsal for Cantata 4 with Orchestra, and Evensong – 1:30* - 4:30 PM

                                                                  *Choir from 2:30 to 4:30 PM

Sunday October 5, 2014 – Proper 22 – with Baroque Orchestra

      Rehearsal:         8:48 AM sharp! The early service having let out a bit early.

      Prelude:            Air (from Orchestral Suite No. 3 in D Major)    J.S. Bach

      Opening Hymn: #518 – Christ is made the sure foundation (Descant, CG desants)

      Introit:               Vinea Mea Electa                                                                      Francis Poulenc

      Setting:             Matthias

      Anthem:            Cantata 4, Christ Lag in Todesbanden (BWV 4), with orchestra     J.S. Bach

                                          Carolyn Hanif, Lauren Cho, Soprano solos;

                                           Katrina Dubbs - Alto solo

                                          Julia Barringer, Tenor solo; Richard Townley, Bass solo

      Communion:     Jesus Christus, Gottes Sohn (versus III from Cantata 4)               J.S. Bach

                                          Mark Stewart, tenor solo

      Closing Hymn: #448 – O Love, how deep, how broad, how high (Descant, CG Descants)

      Postlude:          Improvisation

      PARISH LUNCH

Sunday October 5, 2014 EVENSONG St. Francis Blessing of the Animals– 4 PM

      Rehearsal: 2 PM

      Prelude:            Meditation on a text of St Francis of Assisi                         Michael T. Kevane

      Introit:               Seigneur, je vous en prie                                                         Francis Poulenc

      Preces and Responses:                                                                                      William Byrd

      Phos Hilaron:    O Gracious Light                                                                      Robert Lehman

      Canticles:          Magnificat in C Major (from Op. 115)                                    Charles Villiers Stanford

                                   Nunc Dimittis in C Major (from Op. 115)                              Charles Villiers Stanford

      Anthem:            For the Beauty of the Earth                                                     Philip Stopford

      Office Hymn: #400 – All creatures of our God and King (Descant, CG Descants)

      Postlude:          Improvisation on All creatures of our God and King (text by St. Francis of Assisi)

Sunday October 12, 2014 – Proper 23

      Prelude:            Cortege (from Cortege et Litanie)                                                Marcel Dupré

      Opening Hymn: #51 - We the Lord’s People (Descants vs. 3 and 4, DC Descants)

      Introit:               Give Almes of thy goods                                                 Christopher Tye

      Setting:             Matthias

      Anthem:            Rejoice in the Lord Alway                                                           Anonymous

      Communion:     I Sat Down Under His Shadow                                                   Edward Bairstow

      Closing Hymn:  #557 – Rejoice, ye pure in heart (Descant from anthem by Richard Dirksen)

      Postlude:          Improvisation

Sunday October 19, 2014 – Proper 24

      Prelude:            Agnus Dei (from Messe in H-Moll, BWV 232)          J.S. Bach

                                          Katrina Dubbs - Alto solo

                                          Julia Barringer, harpsichord; Michael Kevane, organ

      Opening Hymn: #544 – Jesus shall reign, where’er the sun (Descant, CG Descants)

       Introit:               O Bone Jesu                                                                             Marc Antonio Ingegneri

      Setting:             Matthias

      Anthem:            Judge Eternal                                                                            Gerre Hancock

      Communion:     O for a closer walk with God                                                Charles Villiers Stanford

      Closing Hymn:  #665 - All my hope on God is founded (Descant, CG Descants)

      Postlude:          Improvisation

Saturday October 25, 2014 - 7:30 pm - Teresa Walters in Concert

                                          The International First Landy of Piano

                              Suggested Donation: $20 ($30 & $40 preferred seating available)

Sunday October 26, 2014 – Proper 25

      Prelude:            Trumpet Tune                                                                            Jeremiah Clarke

      Opening Hymn: #375 – Give praise and Glory unto God (Descant, MTK)

      Introit:               O Lord, Increase our faith                                                          Henry Loosemore

      Setting:             Matthias

      Anthem:            If Ye Love Me                                                                           Philip Stopford

      Communion:     Recitative and Chorale (from Cantata 96 BWV 96)                       J.S. Bach

                                     Chorale:  Ertöt uns durch dein Güte (SATB Choir)

   Recitative:  Ach, führe mich, o Gott, zum rechten Wege

Leslie Dawe - Soprano solo

                                        Julia Barringer, Harpsichord

      Closing Hymn: #610 – Lord, whose love through humble service (Descant MTK new)

      Postlude:          Improvisation

Saturday November 1, 2014 –  Rehearsal for Sunday morning and Choral Evensong

                                                             the next day with violin and harp – 2 - 4:30 PM

Sunday November 2, 2014 – All Saints Day

      Prelude:            Praeludium in A minor                                                        J.S. Bach

      Opening Hymn: #287 – For all the Saints (Descant, CG Descants and Diane Belcher)

      Introit:               Justorum Animae                                                                 Charles Villiers Stanford

      Setting:             Matthias

      Anthem:            Beatitudes                                                                             Philip Stopford

      Communion:     Lass dich nur nichts nicht (op. 30)                                 Johannes Brahms

      Closing Hymn: #624 – Jerusalem the Golden (Descant, MTK for Leanne Parks new)

      Postlude:          Improvisation

Sunday November 2, 2014 EVENSONG All Saints/All Souls– 4 PM

      Rehearsal: 2 PM

      Prelude:            Harp solo

                                          Alison Simpson

      Preces and Responses:                                                                                     William Byrd

      Canticles:          Magnificat (Collegium Regale)                                                Herbert Howells

                              Nunc Dimittis (Collegium Regale)                                               Herbert Howells

Richard Townley - Solo

      Anthem:            Requiem in D minor (op. 48)                                                      Gabriel Fauré

                                          Elizabeth Walton, Soprano solo

                                          Richard Townley, Baritone solo

      Office Hymn: #618 – Ye Watchers and Ye Holy Ones (Descant, CG Descants)

      Postlude:          Improvisation

Sunday November 9, 2014 – Proper 27

      Prelude:            Gedenke doch (from Notebooks for Anna Magdalena Bach)     J.S. Bach

Lauren Cho - Soprano Solo

      Opening Hymn: #596 – Judge Eternal, throned in splendor (Descant, MTK new)

      Introit:               Timor et tremor                                                                          Orlando Lassus                        

      Setting:             Near

      Anthem:            Jehovah, quam multi sunt hostes mei                                         Henry Purcell

                                          Julia Barrimger, Tenor Solo; Richard Townley, Baritone Solo

      Communion:     Tuba Mirum (from Requiem in D Minor, K 626)                                       W.A. Mozart

                                          Quartet: Elizabeth Walton, Sop; Katrina Dubbs, Alto;

Julia Barringer, Ten; Richard Townley, Bass

      Closing Hymn: #68 – Rejoice, rejoice believers (Descant, MTK 2012)

      Postlude:          TBD     

Sunday November 16, 2014 – William Byrd, John Merbecke, Thomas Tallis - Musicians; Proper 28

      Prelude:            Pavane  William Byrd

                                        Julia Barringer, harpsichord

      Opening Hymn” #631 – Book of Books (Descant, MTK 2013)                                                                 

      Introit:               Christ Rising Again                                                      William Byrd

                                          Lauren Cho, Soprano Solo

                                          Katrina Dubbs, Alto Solo

                                          Mark Stewart, Julia Barringer, Tenors

                                          Richard Townley, Harold Dunn, Basses

      Setting:             Merbecke Service (from Hymnal 1940)

      Anthem:            Lamentations of Jeremiah - Part I                             Thomas Tallis

      Communion:     Verily, verily I say to youO Salutaris hostia a 6    Thomas Tallis

                              alt:  O Salutaris hostia a 6                                               William Byrd

      Closing Hymn: #312 – Strengthen for service, Lord  (Descant, MTK new)

      Postlude:          Improvisation on a Theme of Thomas Tallis

Sunday November 16, 2014 Play-along/Sing-along Fundraiser – 2 - 5 PM

                              Selections of orchestral and choral music by J.S. Bach and G.F. Handel

Sunday November 23, 2014 – Proper 29 - Christ the King

      Prelude:            Festal Improvisation

      Introit:               Let all mortal flesh keep silence                                                 Edward Bairstow

                                          Mark Stewart, Tenor solo; Harold Dunn, Bass solo

      Opening Hymn: #435 – At the name of Jesus (Descant, CG Descants)

      Setting:             Near

      Anthem:            See, see, the Word is Incarnate                                                  Orlando Gibbons

                                          Soloists:  Kathleen Spoto, Lauren Cho, Katrina Dubbs, 

                                                            Julia Barringer, Richard Townley

      Presentation Hymn: #382 – King of Glory, King of Peace (Descant Hymnal1982)

      Communion:     Pavan                                                                                              Orlando Gibbons

                                          Julia Barringer, harpsichord

      Closing Hymn: #555 – Lead on, O King Eternal (descant, CG Descants)

      Postlude:          Improvisation

Saturday November 29, 2014 – Opera Project concert- 8 PM

Sunday November 30, 2014 - Advent I

      Prelude:            None (Holy Silence before the service)

      Introit:               None

      Opening:           The Great Litany                                                                  Thomas Tallis

      Setting:             Hurd - New Plainsong

      Anthem:            O Thou the Central Orb                                                       Charles Wood

                              (New Church Anthem Book)

      Communion:     Was hast du verwirket                                                        Heinrich Schutz

                                          Katrina Dubbs, Alto Solo

                                          Julia Barringer, harpsichord

      Closing Hymn: #59 – Hark! A thrilling voice is sounding (Descant, Hymnal 1982)

      Postlude:          Improvisation

Saturday December 6, 2014 Rehearsal with orchestra for cantata, Lessons and Carols 1 - 4 PM

Sunday December 7, 2014 – Advent II - with Baroque Orchestra

      Prelude:            Sinfonia (from Cantata 21 BWV 21)                                            J.S. Bach

      Opening Hymn: #75 – There’s a voice in the wilderness (Descant, MTK 2011)

      Introit:               Remember, O Thou Man                                                            Thomas Ravenscroft

                                          Elizabeth Walton, Soprano Solo

      Setting:             Hurd -  New Plainsong

      Anthem:            Cantata 140, Wachet auf (BWV 140), with orchestra                     J.S. Bach

                                          Leslie Dawe, Richard Townley, Soprano/Bass duet; Bass recitative

                                          Lauren Cho, Soprano recitative

      Communion:     Prepare ye the way of the Lord                                                  Michael Wise

                      SATB:  Solos: Elizabeth Walton, Sop; Katrina Dubbs, Alto;

Mark Stewart & Julia Barringer, Ten; Richard Townley, Bass

      Closing Hymn: #76 – On Jordan’s bank (Decant, 101 VDs)

      Postlude:          Passepied (from Orchestral Suite #1 in C Major, BWV 1066)    J.S. Bach

PARISH LUNCH

Sunday December 7 – Advent Lessons and Carols – 4 PM

      Rehearsal 2 PM

      Prelude:            Improvisation

      Introit:               This is the Truth from Above                                          Ralph Vaughan Williams

                                          Lauren Cho, Soprano solo

      Opening Hymn: #56 – O come, O come Emmanuel (Descant, 101 VDs)

      Carols:              This is the Record of John                                               Orlando Gibbons

                                          Katrina Dubbs, Alto Solo

                              A Spotless Rose                                                                     Herbert Howells

                                       Mark Stewart - Solo

                              Vigilate                                                                                     William Byrd

                              Benedictus in B-flat major (op.10, no. 3)                          Charles Villiers Stanford

                              E’en so Lord Jesus                                                               Paul Manz

                              Adam Lay Y’bounden                                                           Boris Ord

                              alt Carol: A Tender Shoot                                                    Otto Goldschmidt

                              alt Carol: Lo How a Rose                                                      Michael Praetorius

Anthem:            O Thou the Central Orb                                                           Charles Wood

                              (New Church Anthem Book)

      Closing Hymn: #57 – Lo He comes with clouds descending (Descant, CG Descants)

      Postlude:          Improvisation

Sunday December 14, 2014 – Gaudete Sunday - Advent III

      Prelude:            Adagio (from Choral in A minor)                                                 César Franck

      Opening Hymn: #65 – Prepare the way, O Zion (Descant, MTK 2013)

      Introit:               Rejoice in the Lord Alway                                                Anonymous                             

      Setting:             Hurd -  New Plainsong

      Anthem:            O Nata Lux                                                                                Morten Lauridsen

                              alt. The Spirit of the Lord is upon me                                     Edward Elgar

      Communion:     Rejoice Greatly (from Messiah, HWV 56)                          G.F. Handel

                                          Elizabeth Walton, Soprano Solo

                                          Julia Barringer, harpsichord; Michael Kevane, organ (violin part)

      Closing Hymn: #640 – Watchman, tell us of the night (Descant, CG Descants)

      Postlude:          Improvisation

Saturday December 20, 2014 Rehearsal for Christmas Lessons and Carols and Dec. 24 – 2 - 4:30 PM

Sunday, December 21, 2014 – Advent IV

      Prelude:            Komm Jesu, komm (from Cantata 61, BWV 61)             J.S. Bach

                                          Lauen Cho, Soprano Solo

                                          Julia Barringer, harpsichord, Michael Kevane, organ

      Opening Hymn: #475 God Himself is with us (Descant, CG Descants)

      Introit:               Build Thee more stately mansions                                  Gordon Young

      Setting:             Hurd – New Plainsong

      Anthem:            Magnificat (Collegium Regale)                                          Herbert Howells

                              alt. O Pray for the peace of Jerusalem                               Herbert Howells

      Communion:     Mary’s Magnificat                                                              Andrew Carter

                              (New Church Anthem Book)

                              Elizabeth Walton, Soprano solo

      Closing Hymn: #278 – Sing we of the Blessed Mother (Descant, MTK, New)

      Postlude:          Improvisation

Sunday December 21, 2014 CHRISTMAS LESSONS AND CAROLS – 4 PM

      Rehearsal 2 PM

      Prelude:            In Dulci Jubilo                                                                     Marcel Dupré

      Introits:             The truth from above                                                         Ralph Vaughan Williams

                                          Lauren Cho, Soprano solo

                              Gaudete                                                                                    Anonymous

                                          Kathleen Spoto, Mark Stewart, soloists

                              Riu Riu Chiu—first 4 verses                                                 Anonymous

                                          Julia Barringer, Harold Dunn, Soloists

                              Ad cantus laeticiae                                                                Anon. (Pie Cantiones)

                                          Lauren Cho, Katrina Bubbs, Soloists

      Opening Hymn: #83 – O Come all ye faithful (Descant, 100 Carols for Choirs)

      Carols:           Adam Lay Y’bounden                                                           Boris Ord

                              Alleluia, Freuet Euch                                                             Andreas Hammerschmidt

                                          Mark Stewart, Julia Barringer, Harold Dunn, soloists

                              Prepare ye the way of the Lord                                          Michael Wise

                                     SATB:  Solos: Elizabeth Walton, Sop; Katrina Dubbs, Alto;

                                     Mark Stewart & Julia Barringer, Tenor; Richard Townley, Bass              

                              Wexford Carol (from Celtic Christmas)                             Philip Stopford

                                          Katrina Dubbs, Soprano Solo; Richard Townley, Bass solo

      Anthem:            O Magnum Mysterium                                                      Morten Lauridsen

      Closing Hymn: #87 – Hark, the herald angels sing (Descant, 101 VD's)

      Postlude:          Improvisation

Wednesday December 24, 2014 – Nativity of the Lord – 10:30 PM

      Rehearsal: 9:09 sharp!! (Our traditional time)

      Carol Sing – 10:30 PM

      Choral Prelude – 10:48 PM

                              Alleluia, Freuet Euch                                                         Andreas Hammerschmidt

                                       Mark Stewart, Julia Barringer, Harold Dunn, soloists

                              Adam lay y'bounden                                                         Boris Ord

                     Excerpts from Cantata No 122 (BWV 122)                    J. S. Bach

                                       Recitative:  Die Engel, welche sich zuvor

                                       Chorale:  Es bringt das rechte Jubeljahr

                                               Lauren Cho, Soprano Solo, Meg Rich, Harpsichord

                                 Jan Holmes, Flute, Stuart Rich, Violin

                              Gaudete                                                                                Anonymous

                                       Kathleen Spoto, Mark Stewart, soloists

                              Riu Riu Chiu—first 4 verses                                             Anonymous

                                       Choir Refrain and Verses 1 & 4

                                       Julia Barringer, Harold Dunn, Soloists TBD

      Voluntary:         In Dulci Jubilo                                                                 Marcel Dupré

      Opening Hymn: #83 – O Come all ye faithful (Descant, 100 Carols for Choirs)

      Introit:               Sussex Carol                                                                    David Willcocks

      Gospel Procession: O Holy Night                                                           Adolph Adam

                                          Elizabeth Walton, Soprano solo

      Prayers of the People:   Per bulletin

      Anthem at Offertory:      Wexford Carol (from Celtic Christmas)       Philip Stopford

                                                      Katrina Dubbs, Soprano Solo

                                                      Richard Townley, Baritone solo

      Communion:                 In the bleak midwinter                                       Harold Darke

                                                      (100 Carols for Choirs)

      Closing Hymn: #87 – Hark the herald angels sing (Triple Descant, 101VD's and Charles Giffen)

      Postlude:                      Corinna (from Trio Sonata in C Major)            Georg Philipp Telemann

                                                     Jan Holmes, Flute, Stuart Rich, Violin, Meg Rich Harpsichord

Sunday December 28, 2014 – Christmas I

                  ALL BACH SUNDAY #1

                  Mike away, Julia Barringer, organist/choirmaster

                  Core Singers are off this Sunday

      Prelude:            TBD

      Opening Hymn: TBD

      Introit:               Break forth O beauteous heavenly light (Christmas Oratorio)        J.S. Bach

      Setting:             Powell (Hymnal 1982)

      Anthem:            Ah! Dearest Jesus, Holy Child (from Christmas Oratorio)             J.S. Bach

      Communion:     Dir, dir Jehovah, will ich singen                                                  J.S. Bach

      Closing Hymn: TBD

      Postlude:          TBD

Wednesday December 31, 2014 No Rehearsal, No Holy Eucharist at 7 PM

Sunday January 4, 2015 – Christmas II

      Prelude:            Improvisation

      Opening Hymn: #497 – How bright appears the Morning Star (Descant, MTK, 2013)

      Introit:               The Blessed Son (from Hodie, 1958)                          Ralph Vaughn Williams

      Setting:             Matthias

      Anthem:            Tribus Miraculis                                                                         M.T. Kevane

      Communion:     Improvisation

      Closing Hymn: #119- As with gladness men of old (Descant, DC Descants)

      Postlude:          TBD

Saturday January 10, 2015  Rehearsal with orchestra for cantata – 1:45 – 4 PM

                                                            Choir:  2:20 - 4 PM

Sunday January 11, 2015  - Baptism of the Lord, Epiphany I – with Baroque Orchestra

      ALL BACH SUNDAY #2

      Rehearsal:         8:48 AM sharp! The early service having let out a bit early.

      Prelude:            Courante (from Orchestral Suite No. 1 in C Major, BWV 1066)     J.S. Bach

      Opening Hymn: #135 – Songs of thankfulness and praise (Descant, 101 VDs)

      Introit:               None

      Setting:             Matthias

      Anthem:            Cantata No. 7 (Christ unser Herr zum Jordan kamm, BWV 7)      J.S. Bach

                                          Lauren Cho, Soprano solo

                                          Katrina Dubbs, Alto solo

                                          Richard Townley, Baritone solo

      Communion:     Two Arias (from the Notebooks for Anna Magdalena Bach)       J.S. Bach

                                      Gib dich zufrieden, BWV 511

                                      Schaff's mit mir Gott, BWV 514

                                            Elizabeth Walton - Soprano Solo, Julia Barringer Harpsichord

      Closing Hymn: #120 – The sinless one to Jordan came (Descant, CG Descants)

      Postlude:          Marche in D Major, BWV Anh. 122                                                     J.S. Bach

                                            (from the Notebooks for Anna Magdalena Bach)

Sunday January 18, 2015 – Epiphany II

      Prelude:            Prelude in F major                                                                     J.S. Bach

      Opening Hymn: #440 – Blessed Jesus, at thy word (Descant, MTK, New)

      Introit:               O Nata Lux                                                                                Morten Lauridsen

                              alt. O Nata Lux                                                                          Thomas Tallis

      Setting:             Matthias

      Anthem:            Thou wilt keep him in perfect peace                                            Samuel Sebastian Wesley

                              (New Church Anthem Book)

      Communion:     Gott ist unser Sonn’ und Schild! (from Cantata 79)                     J.S. Bach

                                          Alto solo TBD

      Closing Hymn: #542 – Christ is the world’s true light (Descant, 101 VDs)

      Postlude:          Improvisation

Sunday January 25, 2015 – Epiphany III

      Prelude:            Prelude in G minor                                                                     J.S. Bach

      Opening Hymn: #533 – How wondrous and great thy works (Descant, MTK 2014)

      Introit:               Salvation is created                                                                   Pavel Tschesnokoff

      Setting:             Matthias

      Anthem:            Dear Lord and Father of Mankind                                               Charles H.H. Parry

      Communion:     Duet:  Herz, zerreiss des mammons Kette (from Cantata 168)   J.S. Bach

                                      Soprano Solo, Elizabeth Walton; Alto Solo, Katrina Dubbs

                                   Stärk mich mit deinem Freuden geist (from Cantata 168)            J.S. Bach

      Closing Hymn: #550 – Jesus calls us o’er the tumult (Descant, MTK, New)                      

      Prelude:            Improvisation

Sunday February 1, 2015 – Epiphany IV

      Prelude:            Cantabile, FWV 36                                                                     César Franck

      Opening Hymn: #569 – God the omnipotent (Descant, MTK 2013)

      Introit:               O Almighty God                                                                          George Barcrofte

      Setting:             Matthias

      Anthem:            Tu solus qui facis mirabilia                                                     Josquin de Pres

                              (ATTB) Kathy Spoto/Lauren Cho; Julia Barringer;

                              Mark Stewart/Katrina Dubbs; Richard Townley/Harold Dunn

      Communion:     O Savior of the World                                                              Arthur Somervell

                                       (New Church Anthem Book)

      Closing Hymn: #448 – O love, how deep. how broad (Descant, CG Descants)

      Postlude:          Improvisation

Saturday February 7, 2015 Rehearsal for Evensong  –  2 – 4 PM

Sunday February 8, 2015 – Epiphany V

      Prelude:            O thou that tellest good tidings to zion                                G.F. Handel

                                     (from Messiah, HWV 56)

                                     Katrina Dubbs - Alto solo

                                    Julia Barringer, Harpsichord

      Opening Hymn: #381 – The strong word did cleave the darkness (Descant, 101 VDs)

      Introit:               O rest in the Lord (from Elijah)                                               Felix Mendelssohn

                                          Lauren Cho, Alto solo (no choir)

      Setting:             Matthias

      Anthem:            Agnus Dei (from Requiem in D Minor KV 626)                    W.A.Mozart

                              First portion or entire

      Communion:     Salvator mundi (from Requiem)                                           Herbert Howells

      Closing Hymn: #566 – From thee all skill and science (Descant, MTK, New)

      Postlude:          Improvisation

Sunday February 8,2015 – EVENSONG  Presentation of Jesus at the Temple– 4 PM

      Rehearsal 2:30 PM

      Prelude:            Improvisation      

      Introit I:             Senex Puerum Portabat                                                          William Byrd

                                          Lauren Cho, Soprano; Katrina Dubbs, Alto

                                          Julia Barringer, Tenor; Harold Dunn, Bass

      Greeting:           S 340

      Procession:      S 341 (Nunc Plainsong) & S 342

      Introit II: When to the Temple Mary went                                                        Johannes Eccard

                              (New Church Anthem Book)

      Preces and Responses                                                                                      Michael T. Kevane

      Phos Hilaron     O Gracious Light                                                                     Robert Lehman

      Canticles           Magnificat in C, Op. 115                                                          Charles Villiers Stanford

                                  Nunc Dimittis in C, Op. 115                                                     Charles Villiers Stanford

      Anthem:            Behold the Child is set for the Fall (SWV 410)                    Heinrich Schütz

                              (from Symphoniae Sacrae III, op. 12)

                              Soloists TBD

      Office Hymn: #657 – Love divine, all loves excelling (Descant, CG Descants)

      Postlude:          Improvisation

Sunday February 15, 2015 –Transfiguration Sunday—Epiphany VI

      Prelude: Choral in B minor (Opening)                                                                  César Franck

      Opening Hymn: #135 – Songs of Thankfulness and Praise (Descant, 101 VDs)

      Introit:               O Nata Lux                                                                                Morten Lauridsen

                              alt. O Nata Lux                                                                          Thomas Tallis

      Setting:             Matthias

      Anthem:            The Spirit of the Lord is Upon Me                                               Philip Stopford

                              alt: The Spirit of the Lord is Upon Me                                         Edward Elgar

      Communion:  Send Forth Thy Light                                                                  Mily Alexeyevich Balakirev 

                          Alt Communion:     Eilt ihr Stunden (from Cantata 30 BWV 30)     J.S. Bach

                                          Lauren Cho, Soprano solo

                                          Julia Barringer, harpsichord; Michael Kevane, organ

      Closing Hymn: #137 – O wondrous type! (Descant, CG Descants)

      Postlude:          Improvisation

Wednesday February 18, 2015 – Ash Wednesday – 7 PM

                  Rehearsal before Liturgy: 6 PM (arrive as soon as possible)

                              Prelude:            None

      Opening Hymn: None

      Introit:               Lord for Thy tender mercy’s sake                                               Richard Farrant

                              (New Church Anthem Book)

      Setting:             Missa Oecumenica

      Anthem:            Schaffe in mit mir Gott, mvts. 1 and 2 (Zwei Moteten, Op. 29)  Johannes Brahms

      Communion:     Wash me thoroughly                                                        Samuel Sebastian Wesley

                                   (New Church Anthem Book)      

                                          Elizabeth Walton, Soprano solo

      Closing Hymn: (no descants in Lent)

      Postlude:          Improvisation

                  Rehearsal after Liturgy: close of service until about 9:45 PM

Sunday February 22, 2015 – Lent I

      Prelude:            None

      Opening Hymn: None—Silent Procession

      Opening:           The Great Litany                                                                        Thomas Tallis

      Introit:               None

      Setting:             Missa Oecumenica

      Anthem:            Teach Me, O Lord                                                                      William Byrd

                                          Lauren Cho, Soprano solo

      Communion:     He that shall endure to the End (from Elijah)                     Felix Mendelssohn

      Closing Hymn:  (no descants in Lent)

      Postlude:          Improvisation

Sunday February 22, 2015 – Harpsichord Concert by Gavin Black – 4 PM

Saturday February 28, 2015 Rehearsal for Evensong - 3 – 5 PM (Later time because of Diocesan Convention)

Sunday March 1, 2015 – Lent II

      Prelude:            Love Bade Me Welcome (from Five Mystical Songs, 1911) Ralph Vaughan Williams

                                          SATB Choir; Richard Townley, Baritone solo

      No Procession this week

      Opening Hymn: (no descants in Lent)

      Introit:               The Secret Sins                                                                         Orlando Gibbons

                                          Lauren Cho, Alto solo

      Setting:             Missa Oecumenica

      Anthem:            Offertorium (from Requiem in D minor KV 626)                           W.A. Mozart

                                          9. Hostias

      Communion:     Mein Jesu, ziebe mich nach dir   (from Cantata 22 BWV 22)         J.S. Bach

                              (My Jesus, draw me after you)

                                          Katrina Dubbs - Alto solo

      Closing Hymn: (no descants in Lent)

      Postlude:          Improvisation

Sunday March 1, 2015 LENTEN EVENSONG – 4 PM

      Rehearsal 2:30 PM

      Prelude:            Cantabile (FWV 36)                                                                                César Franck

      Introit:               Teach Me, O Lord, the way of thy statutes                                              William Byrd

                                          SATB Choir; Lauren Cho, Alto solo

      Phos Hilaron:    Plainsong (from Hymnal 1982)              

      Preces and Responses:                                                                                William Smith of Durham

      Canticles:          Magnificat (Gloucester Service)                                                Herbert Howells

                                   Nunc Dimittis (Gloucester Service)                                          Herbert Howells

      Anthem:            Wash me thoroughly                                                      Samuel Sebastian Wesley

                                  (New Church Anthem Book)      

                                          Elizabeth Walton, Soprano solo

      Office Hymn: (no descants in Lent)

      Postlude:          Improvisation

Sunday, March 8, 2015 – Lent III

      Prelude:            Psalm 19 (organ)                                                                       Benedetto Marcello

      Opening Hymn: (no descants in Lent)

      Introit:               Teach Me, O Lord, the way of thy statutes                                  Thomas Attwood

      Setting:             Missa Oecumenica

      Anthem:            Lord of the Dance                                                                    Sydney Carter

      Communion:     Beim Warten ist gefahr (from Cantata 102, BWV 102)                  J.S. Bach

                                          Lauren Cho, Alto solo

                              Heut’ lebst du, heut’ bekehre dich (from Cantata 102, 102)           J.S. Bach

                                          SATB choir

      Closing Hymn: (no descants on Lent)

      Postlude:          Improvisation

Saturday, March 14, 2015 - Rehearsal for Bach Cantata No. 150 - 1:30-4 PM with Baroque Orchestra

Sunday March 15, 2015 – Lent IV – with Baroque Orchestra

      ALL-BACH SUNDAY #3

      Rehearsal:         8:48 AM sharp! The early service having let out a bit early.

      Prelude:            Sinfonia (from Cantata No. 106, BWV 106)    J.S. Bach

      Opening Hymn: (no descants in Lent)

      Introit:               Est ist der alte Bund (from Cantata No. 106, "Actus Tragicus", BWV 106)  J.S. Bach

                                      Elizabeth Walton - Soprano Solo

      Setting:             Missa Oecumenica

      Anthem:            Cantata 150, Nach dir, Herr, verlanget mich (BWV 150) with orchestra     J.S. Bach

                              (For you, Lord, is my longing)

      Communion:     Mein glaubisches Herze (from Cantata 68, BWV 68), with orchestra        J.S. Bach

                                          (My faithful heart rejoices)

                                          Elizabeth Walton, Soprano solo

      Closing Hymn: (no descants in Lent)

      Postlude:          Gott ist unser Sonn' und schild! (from Cantata No. 79, BWV 79)     J.S. Bach

                                        Katrian Dubbs - Alto Solo

Sunday March 22, 2015 – Lent V

      Prelude:            TBD

      Opening Hymn: (no descants in Lent)

      Introit:               If ye love me                                                                             Philip Stopford

      Setting:             Missa Oecumenica

      Anthem:            Ecce Sacerdos Magnus                                                             Anton Bruckner

                              alt. As Moses lifted up the serpent (from Crucifixion)                  John Stainer

                                  God so loved the World (from Crucifixion),

                                          Richard Townley, Bass solo

      Communion:     God so loved the world (if not the anthem)                                 John Stainer

                              alt. The Blessed Son (from Hodie, 1958)                          Ralph Vaughan Williams

      Closing Hymn: (no descants in Lent)

      Postlude:          Improvisation

Saturday March 28, 2015 Rehearsal for Holy Week and Easter – 2 – 4 PM

Sunday March 29, 2015 – Passion Sunday/Palm Sunday

      Prelude:            Improvisation (The Palms)                                                        Michael T. Kevane

      Opening:           Liturgy of the Palms

      Opening Hymn: (no descants in Lent)

      Setting:             Missa Oecumenica

      Introit:               Lift up you heads, O ye gates                                                   Michael T. Kevane

      Anthem:            O Vos Omnes                                                                               Carlo Gesualdo

      Communion:     Ehre sei dir, Chiste (from Matthäuspassion, SWV 479)     Heinrich Schütz

      Closing Hymn: (no descants in Lent)

      Postlude:          Improvisation

Thursday April 2, 2015 – Triduum I, Maundy Thursday -  7:30 PM

      Rehearsal: 6:56 sharp!

      Prelude:            Prelude in C minor (BWV 546/1)                                             J.S. Bach

      Introit:               Ubi Caritas (from Four Gregorian Motets)                            Maurice Duruflé

      Opening Hymn: (no descants in Lent)

      Setting:             Missa Oecumenica

      Anthem:            Ave Verum                                                                                   William Byrd

                              (New Church Anthem Book)

      Anthem at the foot washing: Hymnal 1982 Appendix-S347

                                           Mark Stewart, Tenor solo

      Communion:     Tantum Ergo (from Four Gregorian Motets)                      Maurice Duruflé

      Postlude:          None until end of Triduum

Friday April 3, 2015 – Triduum II—Good Friday - 7:30 PM     

      Rehearsal: 6:56 sharp!

      Prelude:            None – Triduum continues

      Introit:               Tristis est anima mea                                                                Orlando di Lasso

      Setting:             Missa Oecumenica

      Anthem:            Miserere Mei                                                                               Gregorio Allegri

                                     Lauren Cho, Elizabeth Walton, Katrina Dubbs, Richard Townley, solos

      Anthems for Good Friday: S349 -- Lauren Cho

                                             S350 – Carolyn Hanif

                                             S351 – Mark Stewart

      Postlude: None until end of Triduum

Saturday April 4, 2015 – Triduum III, Easter Vigil – 7:30 PM

      Rehearsal: 6:06 sharp!

      Prelude:            None - Triduum continues

      Fire Starter: Kathleen Spoto

      Liturgy of the Word:      Canticles and Psalms TBD

      Setting:             Powell

      Anthem:            Alleluia                                                                                         Eric Whitacre

                                    Lauren Cho - Soprano Solo

                              Alt. Ye Choirs of New Jerusalem                                               Charles Villiers Stanford

      Communion:     Magdalena                                                                                Johannes Brahms

                              Magdalen, cease from sobs                                                      Peter Hurford

      Closing Hymn: #191 – Alleluia! Alleluia! Hearts and Voices (Descant, CG Descants)

      Postlude:          Improvisation

Sunday April 5, 2015 – Easter Day

      Prelude: Festal Improvisation

      Opening Hymn: #207 – Jesus Christ is Risen Today (Descant, CG descants)

      Introit:               When Mary through the garden went                                  Charles Villiers Stanford

      Setting:             S48 and Matthias

      Anthem:            Alleluia!                                                                                       Eric Whitacre

                                        Lauren Cho - Soprano Solo

                                        alt. Ye choirs of New Jerusalem                                     Charles Villiers Stanford

                                        alt. Te Deum in G Major                                                    Ralph Vaughan Williams

Richard Townley - Baritone Solo

      Communion:     Magdalen, cease from sobs                                                 Peter Hurford

                                   This Joyful Eastertide                                                            Charles Wood

      Closing Hymn: - #174 – At the Lamb’s high feast we sing (Descant, 101 VDs)

      Postlude:          Improvisation

Wednesday April 8, 2015 – No Choir Rehearsal – No Holy Eucharist

Sunday April 12 – Easter 2

                                  Mike away

                                            Dr. Julia Barringer, Organist/Choirmaster

      Prelude: Prelude from Unaccompanied Cello Suite #5                        J.S. Bach   

                               Edward Ziegman, Bassoon 

      Opening Hymn: #174 At the lamb's High Feast We Sing

      Introit:               Verse VII; Chorale (from Cantata 4; Christ lag in Todesbanden)       J.S. Bach                                                          

     Setting:             S48 and Powell (Hymnal 1982)

      Anthem:           Verse II; Duet (from Cantata 4)                      J.S Bach                                                                                                 Lauren Cho, Soprano, Katrina Dubbs, Alto                                                              

                                        Edward Ziegman, Bassoon, Julia Barringer, Harpsichord             

      Communion:     Sinfonia (from Cantata 4)                  J.S. Bach

                                          Julia Barringer, organ

      Closing Hymn:  #210 The Day of Resurrection

      Postlude: Gigue from Unaccompanied cello Suite #5         J.S. Bach                      

                                      Edward Ziegman, Bassoon                                        

Wednesday April 15, 2015 – No Choir Rehearsal – Holy Eucharist at 7 PM

Sunday April 19, 2015 – Easter 3

      Rehearsal:         8:48 AM sharp! The early service having let out a bit early –

                                           no other rehearsal for this Liturgy

      Prelude:             Largo (from Xerxes)                                                                  G. F. Handel

      Opening Hymn: #492 – Sing, ye faithful, sing with gladness (Descant, CG Descants)

      Introit:                Now the green blade riseth                                                      Michael T. Kevane

      Setting:              S48 and Mathias

      Anthem:             If we believe that Jesus died and rose again                      John Goss

                                      (New Church Anthem Book)

      Communion:    O Gracious Light (Phos Hilaron)                                          Robert Lehman

      Closing Hymn:  #193 – That Easter day with joy was bright (Descant, CG Descants)

      Postlude:          Improvisation

Wednesday April 22, 2015 – Choir Rehearsal 7 – 9 PM – No Holy Eucharist

Sunday April 26, 2015 – Easter 4 – Good Shepherd Sunday

      Prelude:            Sheep may safely graze (from Cantata No. 208, BWV 208)   J. S. Bach

                                          Elizabeth Walton - Soprano Solo

      Introit:               Do not be afraid                                                                        Philip Stopford

                                          Lauren Cho - Soprano Solo

      Opening Hymn: #645 – The King of Love my Shepherd is (Descant, CG Descants)

      Setting:             S48 & Phillips

      Anthem:            Brother James’ Air                                                         Gordon Jacob

      Communion:     The Lamb                                                                      John Tavener

      Closing Hymn:  #708 – Savior, like a Shepherd lead us (Descant 101 VDs)

      Postlude:          Improvisation

Thursday April 30, 2015 – Additional Rehearsal for Choral Evensong 7-9 PM in the chancel (there will also be a Wed rehearsal)

Sunday May 3, 2015 – Easter 5

      Prelude:            The Call (from Five Mystical Songs, 1911)                      Ralph Vaughan Williams

                                          Richard Townley – Baritone Solo

      Opening Hymn: 296 – We know that Christ is raised (Descant, CG Descants)

      Setting:             S48 and Phillips

      Introit:               Agnus Dei (from Requiem in D Minor, KV 626)                W. A. Mozart

      Anthem:            Ubi Caritas                                                                              Maurice Durufle

                Alt.  Anthem:            Huc me sydero                                                     Josquin des Prez

                                          Solo Sextet:  Elizabeth, Katrina, Julia, Mark, Father, Harold

      Communion:     I sat down under His shadow                                            Edward Bairstow

      Closing Hymn:  #304 – I come with joy to meet the Lord (Descant, CG Descants)

      Postlude:          Improvisation

Sunday May 3, 2015 - EASTER EVENSONG – 4 PM

      Rehearsal:         2:00 PM

      Prelude:            Prelude in C Minor                                                                    J. S. Bach

      Introit:               This joyful Eastertide                                                                Charles Wood

      Phos Hilaron:   O Gracious Light                                                                       Robert Lehman             

      Preces and Responses:                                                                                      Michael T. Kevane

      Canticles:         Magnificat in C Major, Op. 115                                                Charles Villiers Stanford

                                  Nunc Dimittis in C Major, Op. 115                                           Charles Villiers Stanford

      Anthem:            Greater love hath no man                                                        John Ireland

                                       Elizabeth Walton, Soprano Solo; Richard Townley, Bass Solo

      Office Hymn:    TBD

      Postlude:           Improvisation

Sunday May 10, 2015 – Easter 6 – Mother’s Day

      Prelude:            Bach Aria TBD

      Opening Hymn: #455 – O Love of God, how strong and true (Descant, CG Descants)

      Introit:               I got me flowers (from Five Mystical Songs, 1911)        Ralph Vaughan Williams

                                          SATB Choir; Richard Townley, Baritone Solo

      Setting:             S48 and Phillips

      Anthem:            Greater Love hath no man                                                          John Ireland

                                          Elizabeth Walton, Soprano Solo; Richard Townley, Bass Solo

      Communion:     My eyes for beauty pine                                                             Herbert Howells

                              (New Church Anthem Book)

      Closing Hymn:  #191 – Alleluia, Alleluia! Hearts and voices (Descant, CG Descants)

      Postlude:          Improvisation

Saturday May 16, 2015 – Rehearsal with Orchestra for Bach Cantata – 2-4 PM

Sunday May 17, 2015 – Easter 7 – Ascension Sunday with Baroque Orchestra

      ALL-BACH SUNDAY #4

      Rehearsal:         8:48 AM sharp! The early service having let out a bit early.

      Prelude:            Sinfonia (from Cantata No. 29, BWV 29)                              J.S. Bach

      Opening Hymn: #214 – Hail the day that sees Him rise (Descant, DC Descants)

      Introit:               None

      Setting:             S48 and Phillips

      Anthem:            Cantata No. 11 (Himmelfahrts Oratorium), BWV 11 with Orchestra   J. S. Bach

                                        (Ascension Oratorio)

      Communion:     Halleluja, Start und Macht (from Cantata No. 29, BWV 29)                  J. S. Bach

                                         Katrina Dubbs - Alto Solo

      Closing Hymn:  #460 – Alleluia! Sing to Jesus (Descant, CG Descants)

      Postlude:          Sinfonia (from Cantata No. 156, BWV 156)                                              J. S. Bach

Sunday May 24, 2015 – Pentecost

      Prelude:            Festal Improvisation on the Plainsong ‘Veni Creator Spiritus’

      Opening Hymn: #225 – Hail thee, festival day (Descant, CG Descants)

      Introit:               Hail, glorious spirits, heirs of light                                              Christopher Tye

      Setting:             S42 and Phillips

      Anthem:            O Thou sweetest Source of gladness                                       Charles Wood

                              Alt. Draw us in the Spirit’s tether                                                    Harold Friedell

      Presentation Hymn:  #51 – We the Lord’s people (Descant, CG Descants)

                                          (unless there is a baptism)

      Communion:     I will not leave you comfortless                                                 Everett Titcomb

      Closing Hymn:  #48 – O day of radiant gladness (Descant, MTK, New)

      Postlude:          Improvisation

Sunday May 31, 2015 – Trinity Sunday

      Prelude:            Wir glauben all einen Gott (We all  believe in one God)         J. S. Bach

      Opening Hymn: #362 – Holy, holy, holy! Lord God Almighty (Descant, CG Descants)

      Introit:               Heilig, heilig, heilig                                                                         Felix Mendelssohn

                                          SATB Choir and quartet

                                    Alt. Let all mortal flesh keep silence                                        Edward Bairstow

                                          Mark Stewart – Tenor Solo, Harold Dunn – Bass Solo

      Setting:              S42 & Phillips

      Anthem:            Te Deum in F Major                                                                       John Ireland

                                  Alt. Te Deum in G Major, 1928 (Short Form)                            Ralph Vaughan Williams

      Communion:     O lux beata Trinitas                                                                      William Byrd

      Closing Hymn:  370 – I bind unto myself today (Descant, MTK, 2013)

      Postlude:          Improvisation

Saturday June 6, 2015 – Rehearsal with orchestra for Bach Cantata and Evensong – 2-4 PM

Sunday June 7, 2015 – Pentecost 2 – Proper 5 – with Baroque Orchestra

      ALL-BUXTEHUDE SUNDAY #1 – Our First All-Buxtehude Sunday

      Rehearsal:         8:48 AM sharp! The early service having let out a bit early.

      Prelude:             Cantata No. 38, Herr Wenn ich nur Dich hab (BuxWV 38)         Dieterich Buxtehude

                                          Elizabeth Walton - Soprano Solo

      Opening Hymn: #594 – God of grace and God of Glory (Descant, CG Descants)

      Setting:              S42 & Phillips

      Introit:                Cantata No. 81, Nun lasst uns Gott dem Herren (BuxWV 81)   Dieterich Buxtehude

      Anthem:            Cantata No. 15, Derr Herr ist mit mir (BuxWV 15)                        Dieterich Buxtehude

                                          (The Lord is on my side)

      Communion:    Cantata No. 95, Schaffe in mir Gott (BuxWV 95)                         Dieterich Buxtehude

                                          Lauren Cho - Soprano Solo

      Closing Hymn: #623 – O what their joy (Descant, MTK, New)

      Postude:           Sonata (from Cantata No. 5, BuxWV 5)                                         Dieterich Buxtehude

Sunday June 7, 2015 – Pentecost Evensong – 4 PM

      Rehearsal:         2 PM

      Prelude:            Choral in E Major (Opening)                                                     Cesar Franck

      Introit:                Adam Lay Y’bounden                                                                Boris Ord

      Phos Hilaron:   O Gracious Light                                                                        Robert Lehman

      Preces and Responses:                                                                                        William Smith of Durham

      Canticles:          Magnificat in C Major, Op. 115                                                Charles Villiers Stanford

                                   Nunc Dimittis in C Major, Op. 115                                           Charles Villiers Stanford

Anthem:                   Te Deum in F Major, 1907                                                        John Ireland

                                   Alt. Alleluia                                                                                  Eric Whitacre

      Office Hymn:    TBD

      Postlude:          Improvisation

Wednesday June 10, 2015 – Normal Rehearsal time – Brief rehearsal followed by a choir party at Kate and Harold Dunn’s house – a short walk from the church.

Sunday June 14, 2015 – Pentecost 3 – Proper 6 – The Choir’s Last Sunday

      Prelude:            Prelude in C Major                                                                     J. S. Bach

      Introit:               Wir glauben all an einen Gott, SWV 303                                  Heinrich Schutz

                              (We all believe in one true God)

      Opening Hymn: #610 – Lord, whose love through humble service (Descant, MTK, 2014)

      Setting:             S42 & Phillips

      Anthem:            Ave Verum                                                                                            Colin Mawby

      Communion:     Auf meinen lieben Gott (from Cantata No 188, BWV 188)                     J. S. Bach

                                          SATB Choir

                              Die Macht der Welt verlieret sich (from Cantata No. 188, BWV 188)     J. S. Bach

                                          Katrina Dubbs – Soprano Solo

                                          Mike Kevane – Strings on Organ

                                          Julia Barringer – Continuo

      Closing Hymn:  #209 – We walk by faith and not by sight (Descant, CG Descants)

      Postlude:          Improvisation

“We are what we repeatedly do. Excellence, then, is not an act, but a habit.” - Attributed to Aristotle.