Music adds immeasurably to worship, from familiar hymns that some of us have known since childhood to folk tunes and Hawaiian meles, they add a depth to our worship. Here we wish to thank andContinue reading
Category: Cathedral Music Blog
Epiphany Evensong, January 26, 2020
A Choral Evensong celebrating the Feast of the Epiphany will be held Sunday, January 20, at 5:30 pm in the Cathedral. Music highlights include: Introit – ‘From the Eastern Mountains’ by Valour arr. by S.L.M.Continue reading
Evensong for November 10, 2019
November’s Evensong features the Cathedral Choir and Orvis Music Scholars, under the direction of Leohone Magno and John Alexander. Music selections include: Organ Prelude: “Pastorale” H. H. Bancroft Choral Introit: “It Is Toward Evening” JohnContinue reading
Evensong for Princess Ka’iulani, October 20, 2019
From Wikipedia: Victoria Kawēkiu Kaʻiulani Lunalilo Kalaninuiahilapalapa Cleghorn (October 16, 1875 – March 6, 1899) was heir to the throne of the Kingdom of Hawaii and held the title of Crown Princess. Kaʻiulani became knownContinue reading
Thanks to Leohone Magno and John Alexander
We are incredibly grateful to Leohone and John for agreeing to serve as organist and choir directors following the departure of Music Director Todd Beckham. Following is a brief introduction to these two, although bothContinue reading
Farewell to Music Director Todd Beckham
The Evensong on September 29 for Michaelmas, also honoring St. Cecilia, was also the occasion for saying Farewell to Music Director Todd Beckham, who is leaving to become Director of Music at Christ Church CathedralContinue reading
Evensong for Michaelmas and St. Cecilia, September 29, 2019
This month’s Evensong will honor both St. Michael the Archangel and St. Cecelia, the patron saint of music. It will start at 5:30 pm, preceded by the Cathedral bells. Saint Michael the Archangel isn’t aContinue reading
Todd Beckham attended the Association of Anglican Musicians
From June 30 to July 4 2019 the Association of Anglican Musicians held their yearly conference in Boston, MA, and I had the privilege to attend. Over 300 musicians from churches and cathedrals across theContinue reading
Evensong for Samson Occom, 1st Native American Christian Minister
The Reverend Samson Occom (1723 – 1792) was a member of the Mohegan nation, from near New London, Connecticut, who became a Presbyterian cleric, the first Native American ordained Christian minister. He was believed toContinue reading
Evensong In Memory of Hartwell Lee Loy
Uncle Hartwell, a beloved member of the Cathedral, died on January 29, 2019. His funeral was held on March 1. Because of his long and devoted service to the Cathedral and our community, he wasContinue reading