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
Category: Cathedral Music Blog
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
Evensong honoring Prince Albert of Hawai‘i
Prince Albert Kamehameha was the only son of King Kamehameha IV and Queen Emma. During his short life, he was the Crown Prince of Hawaiʻi. Born in May 1858, he died very young, only fourContinue reading
Music Events: Easter Season 2019
The Cathedral Choir, under the direction of Todd Beckham, has scheduled the following special music events for the balance of Lent and the Easter Season: April 7, 10:30 am Eucharist: the HPU International vocal ensembleContinue reading
Evensong Honoring Tikhon, Patriarch of Russia, Confessor and Ecumenist
St. Tikhon (Тихон Московский) was a Patriarch of Russia, Confessor, and Ecumenist. A Russian Orthodox Priest, he was assigned to work in America in 1898. He participated in many ecumenical events with other denominations, particularly the Episcopal Church. He was held in such esteem that he was made an honorary citizen of the United States. Tikhon later established warm relations with the Diocese of California. He returned to Russia in 1907, and died there in 1925.
The Cathedral will celebrate this little-known saint with a Choral Evensong on April 7 at 5:30 pm, with the Cathedral Choir and Choral Scholars.
2019 Schedule of Ali‘i Sundays and Evensongs released
The Cathedral has released its schedule of Ali‘i Sunday services and Evensongs.
The Ali‘i Sundays honor members of the royal family of the Kingdom of Hawai‘i, with particular emphasis on King Kamehamena IV and Queen Emma, as they were the founders of this Cathedral. They donated the land on which it stands, and Queen Emma personally supervised the building of the Cathedral edifice. On each of the Ali‘i Sundays the Hawaiian Royal Societies and other ahahui (Hawaiian clubs) join us for the 8:00 am Hawaiian service, and the front pews are reserved for them. A special reception follows. Their processions in and out add an extra note of pageantry to the Hawaiian service.
Choral Evensong remembering Queen Lili‘uokalani, who died Nov. 11, 1917
This Choral Evensong, November 11, 2018 at 5:30 pm in the Cathedral, commemorates the death of our beloved Queen Lili’uokalani, Nov. 11, 1917. It will feature the Cathedral Choir with special guests, the Nā Wai Chamber Choir, with music by Queen Lili’uokalani, the Hawaiian setting for Evensong by John McCreary, and an anthem by Ralph Vaughan Williams.
Established in 2009, Nā Wai is a women’s vocal ensemble that celebrates the works of women, preserves and propagates Native Hawaiian music, and champions repertoire for treble voices. Their singers are an incredible group of women who gather together to empower, inspire, and thrive through the highest level of artistry. Hear some music from their recent album!
Choral Evensong for St. Mary the Virgin
The Cathedral celebrated the liturgical Feast of St. Mary the Virgin (August 15) on Sunday, August 19, with a special Choral Evensong starting at 5:30 pm. This lovely service featured the Cathedral’s Men’s Schola, ToddContinue reading
Policy for Use of the Cathedral Organ
The Cathedral Organ is an instrument of huge value both historically and financially. For the protection of the organ, its usage has to be strictly controlled. The Director of Music has the ultimate jurisdiction onContinue reading