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Liturgical Music Calendar and Notes
February 22, 2009 March 1, 2009 March 22, 2009 March 29, 2009 April 5, 2009 April 9, 2009 April 12, 2009 April 19, 2009 Sunday, April 19, 2009 ~ Easter 2 ~ Thomas Sunday
Featured Hymn ~ Rhosymedre
In 1920 Ralph Vaughan Williams composed three preludes for organ based on Welsh hymn tunes, a set that quickly established itself in the organ repertoire. Of the three, Rhosymedre, sometimes known as "Lovely," has become the most popular. The hymn tune used in this prelude was written by a 19th century Welsh composer, J.D. Edwards, and is a very simple melody made up almost entirely of scale tones and upbeat skips of a fourth. Yet, around this modest tune Vaughan Williams has constructed a piece of grand proportions, with a broad arc that soars with the gradual rise of the tune itself.Duet
Forth He Came at Easter David Williams (1900-1975)
Susan Sloan ~ Kathy Dean
Text: See Hymn 204Organ Voluntaries
Processional Linda Wood
Rhosymedre arr. John Edwards
Thomas Veale, harp
Festal Flourish Gordon Jacob (1895-1984)Hymns
Hymn 174 At the Lamb’s high feast we sing Salzburg
Hymn 206 Alleluia! O Sons and daughters, let us sing O filii et filiae
Hymn 205 Good Christians all, rejoice and sing! Gelobt sei Gott
Hymn 587 Our Father, by whose Name Rhosymedre
Hymn 492 Sing, ye faithful, sing with gladness FinnianSunday, April 12, 2009 ~ Easter Sunday
Featured Hymn ~ Christ the Lord is Risen Today ~ Easter Hymn
"Christ the Lord is Risen Today" is an Easter hymn written by Charles Wesley, co-founder of the Methodist Movement. Wesley and his broth John considered the Church of England to be tedious and monotonous, so they launched the Methodist movement with emphasis on emotional involvement, singing and bible study. The text of Easter Hymn was written in 1739 for the celebration of the first service of London’s Wesleyan Chapel. This chapel was known as the Foundry Meeting House as it was held in a deserted iron foundry purchased by Wesley. The hymn was published the hymnal called the Foundry Collection.The composer of the tune has never been identified. The tune first appeared in the 14th Century Lyra Davidica hymnal anonymously. This was published in London in 1708. The "alleluia" at the end of each line was not written by Wesley but added by an editor to fit the text to the tune.
Choir Anthem & Motet
The Promise Which Was Made Sir Edward Cuthbert Bairstow (1874-1946)
The promise which was made unto the fathers,
God hath fulfilled the same unto us their children,
in that He raised up Jesus, He raised up Jesus again, Alleluia!For, lo, the winter is past, the rain is over and gone;
the flow’rs appear, appear on the earth;
and the time of singing, birds is come.And let all flesh give thanks unto His holy Name for ever and ever, AMEN.
Alleluia Randall Thompson (1899-1984)
Handbell Voluntaries
This Joyous Morning Sandra Eithun (b. 1963)
Carillon for a Joyous Day Douglas E. Wagner (b. 1952)Organ Voluntaries
Voluntary in D Sir George Dyson (1883-1964)
Toccata Eugène Gigout (1844-1925)Hymns
Hymn 400 All creatures of our God and King Lasst uns erfreuen
Hymn 213 Come away to the skies, my beloved, arise Middlebury
Hymn 210 The day of Resurrection EllacombeHymn 186 Christ Jesus lay in death’s strong bands Christ lag in Todesbanden
Hymn 207 Jesus Christ is risen today Easter Hymn
Thursday, April 9, 2009 ~ Maundy Thursday
Featured Composer ~ Morton Johannes Lauridsen (b. 1943)
Lauridsen was composer-inresidence of the Los Angeles Mater Chorale from 1994-2001 and professor of composition at the University of Southern California Thornton School of Music for over thirty years. The challenging close harmonies of his choral works are performed by many of the best church, university, and professional choirs around the world. His works are heard on over 100 CD recordings – three of which have received Grammy nominations. He has been the recipient of many grants and awards including the National Medal of Arts. At the White House presentation of this award in 2007, then President Bush stated: “for his composition of radiant choral works combining musical beauty, power and spiritual depth that have thrilled audiences worldwide."Choir Anthem & Motet
Ubi Caritas et Amor Morten Lauridsen (b. 1943)
Where there is charity and love, God is there. The love of Christ has gathered us together.
Let us rejoice and be glad in it. Let us revere and love the living God.
And from a sincere heart let us love one another.Where there is charity and love, God is there.
Likewise, therefore, when we come together let us be united as one;
let us be careful, lest we be divided in intention. Let us cease all quarrels and strife.And let Christ dwell in the midst of us. AMEN.
Kyrie ~ Agnus Dei ~ Messe modale en septour Jehan Alain (1911-1940)
Susan Sloan, soprano ~ Kathy Dean, alto ~ Julio Perez, flute
Adoramus te attributed to Giovanni Pierluigi da Palestrina (c. 1525-1594)
translation from Latin:
We adore thee, O Christ, and we bless thee,
because by thy holy cross thou hast redeemed the world.
O Lord, who suffered for us, have mercy on us.Voluntaries
Andante Sostenuto ~ Symphonie Gothique, Op. 70
Charles-Marie Widor (1844-1937)Hymns
Hymn 313 Let thy Blood in mercy poured Jesu, meine Zuversicht
Hymn 439 What wondrous love is this Wondrous Love
Hymn 329 Pange lingua Plainsong, Mode 3Sunday, April 5, 2009 ~ Passion Sunday
Featured Composer ~ Bob Chilcott (b. 1955)
As a boy, Bob Chillcott sang with the well-known King’s College Choir, Cambridge. He is one of the choristers heard on the 1967 recording of Gabriel Fauré’s Requiem. He later joined the King’s Singers where he sang tenor for twelve years. Today he is known as a composer, conductor and singer. Chilcott’s compositions for children’s choirs are performed globally. On our tour to the Czech Republic, he worked with the local Singing Sons Boychoir in their performance of his multimovement work, The Making of the Drum.Choir Anthem & Motet
God So Loved the World Bob Chilcott (b. 1955)
text: John 3:16
God so loved the world, that he gave his only begotten son that whoso believeth in him,
should not perish but have everlasting life
Ehre sei dir, Christe Heinrich Schütz (1585-1672)
translation from German, Greek:
Christ, be thine the glory! Thou in deepest woe
on the cross didst suffer for us this bitter death,
and reignest with the Father in eternity.
Help us fainting sinners to our Heav’nly rest.
Lord, have mercy. Christ, have mercy. Lord, have mercyVoluntaries
Voluntary: Epilogue on St. Theodulph Healey Willan (1880-1968)Hymns
Hymn 154 All glory, laud, and honor Valet will ich dir geben
Hymn 156 Ride on! ride on in majesty! The King’s Majesty
Hymn 170 To mock your reign, O dearest Lord The Third Tune
Hymn 167 There is a green hill far away Horsley
Hymn 172 Were you there when they crucified my Lord? Were You There
Hymn 171 Go to dark Gethsemane Petra (Redhead 76)Featured Composer ~ T. Tertius Noble (1867-1953)
This notable English-born composer studied at London’s Royal College of Music . He served as organist/choirmaster at Ely Cathedral and York Minster during which time he also conducted the York Symphony Orchestra. He came to the US where he served as the organist/choirmaster at NYC St. Thomas Episcopal Church from 1913 to 1943. During his tenure he established the St/ Thomas choral tradition along Anglican cathedral lines and established the choir school. His work at St. Thomas lives on today.Choir Anthem & Motet
Be Thou My Vision Irish Folk Song: Slane
Thomas Veale, harp arr. John Rutter (b.1943)
Grant Unto Me Camille Saint-Saëns (1835-1921)
Text from Psalm 51
Grant unto me Thy mercy, O Father, and forgive my sore offenses,
For Thou art ever kind and gracious, ever kind and gracious to all.Voluntaries
In Paradisum François-Clément Théodore Dubois (1837-1924)
Thomas Veale, Harp
Nun danket alle Gott, Op. 65 no. 59 Sigfrid Karg-Elert (1877-1933)Hymns
Hymn 482 Lord of all hopefulness Slane
Hymn 304 I come with joy to meet my Lord Land of Rest
Hymn 663 The Lord my God my shepherd is Crimond
Hymn 325 Let us break bread together Let Us Break Bread
Hymn 397 Now thank we all our God Nun danket alle GottEvensong
Magnificat & Nunc Dimittis in B minor T. Tertius Noble (1867-1953)Promised Land This well-known hymn by the Rev. Dr. Samuel Stennett (1727 1795) first appeared in Selection of Hymns, a celebrated hymnal compiled by the Baptist editor John Rippon. The tune PROMISED LAND, is an early 19th century American melody with a strong resemblance to a once-popular dance tune. William Walker's Southern Harmony attributes the tune to a Miss M. Durham. Rigdon M. McIntosh revised PROMISED LAND and changed it from minor to major tonality. McIntosh also added a refrain.
notes from: http://www.selahpub.com/Choral/ChoralTitles/425-817-PromisedLand.htmlChoir Anthem & Motet
Promised Land arr. Jay Hellums and Benjamin Harlan
O Bone Jesu Marco Antonio Ingegneri (1547-1592)
translation from Latin:
O good Jesus, have mercy upon us, for thou hast created us,
thou hast redeemed us by thy most precious blood.Organ Voluntaries
Antiphon VI ~ How Fair and How Pleasant art Thou Marcel Dupré (1886-1971)
Choral from Suite Gothique op. 25 Léon Boëllman (1862-1897)Hymns
Hymn 518 Christ is made the sure foundation Westminster Abbey
Hymn 434 Nature with open volume stands to spread Eltham
Hymn 495 Hail, thou once despised Jesus! In Babilone
Hymn 685 Rock of ages, cleft for me altertnate tune: Petra: Hymn 171
Hymn 372 Praise to the living God! LeoniFeatured Composer – Heinrich Schütz (1585-1672): Schütz is generally consider the most important German composer prior to Johann Sebastian Bach. His compositions represent the early Baroque period with modal, polyphonic, and polychoral (early antiphonal) music of the late Renaissance. He spent most of his professional musical career in Dresden. He was buried in the Dresden Frauenkirche but the grave was destroyed during the WWII destruction of that cathedral. This cathedral was rebuilt, opening in 2004 using many of the original stones. It is not clear if the tomb of Schüz was discovered. The Lutheran Calendar of Saints honors him on July 28.
Choir Anthems
Ehre sei dir Christe Heinrich Schütz (1585-1672)
translation from German (translation by William Hauser):
Honor be to thee, Christ
Who bearest the agony of being held on the cross, for us [suffering] bitter death,
And rulest with the Father in eternity,
Help us poor sinners to [achieve] heavenly bliss.
Kyrie eleison, Christe eleison, Kyrie eleison.
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=b7AbOll2x6kAdoramus te attributed to Giovanni Pierluigi da Palestrina (c. 1525-1594)
translation from Latin:
We adore thee, O Christ, and we bless thee,
because by thy holy cross thou hast redeemed the world.
O Lord, who suffered for us, have mercy on us.
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=NKuBfCaIqsU&feature=relatedOrgan Voluntaries
Concerto in d-minor after Vivaldi Johann Sebastian Bach (1685-1750)
Largo e spiccato
Exeunt Omnes Richard Lloyd (b. 1933)Hymns
Hymn 143 The glory of these forty days Erhalt uns, Herr
Hymn 147 Now let us all with one accord Bourbon
Hymn 559 Lead us, heavenly Father, lead us Dulce Carmen
Hymn 691 My faith looks up to thee Olivet
Hymn 149 Eternal Lord of love, behold your Church Old 124thFeatured Composer: Randall Thompson (1899-1984) This American composer attended Harvard University and became a music professor and choir director at Wellesley College, MA. He held additional academic positions at Harvard, Princeton, the Curtis Institute, Berkley, and the University of Virginia. His composition students included Leonard Bernstein and Samuel Barber. The anthem sung today, Alleluia, was commissioned for the opening of the Berkshire Music Center at Tanglewood.
Choir Anthem
Alleluia Randall Thompson (1899-1984)Organ Voluntaries
The Fifers François Dandrieu (1682-1738)
The Trophy François Couperin (1668-1733)
Both of these composers are exemplify French Baroque music for organ.
Toccata in Seven John Rutter (b. 1945)Hymns
Hymn 422 Not far beyond the sea, nor high above the heavens Cornwall
Hymn 443 From God Christ’s deity came forth Salem Harbor
Hymn 137 O wondrous type! O vision fair Wareham
Hymn 123 Alleluia, song of gladness Tibi, Christe, splendor Patris
Hymn 618 Ye watchers and ye holy ones Lasst uns erfreuen