| Special Musical and Liturgical Offerings 2012
Each October we welcome the Parish Choir of St. Mary’s Church back to the choir loft. In addition to leading the liturgical music for all main services, these additional musical services have been planned. Please mark your calendars and join us in the great tradition of these Anglican musical offerings.
Sunday, February 12, 2012 at 10am
Missa Cantata
"Communion Service in F" - Harris
Psalm 30 Exaltabo te, Domine setting: Thalben-Ball
Cantate Domino - Pitoni
"Laudate Dominum" - Mozart
"Behold the Tabernacle of God" - Harris
Sunday, March 4, 2012 at 4pm
Choral Evensong
Introit: "Anima Christi" - Thatcher
- Set with organ versets from Magnificat secondi toni, Jean Titelouze
"Phos Hilaron" - Proulx
"Magnificat and Nunc Dimittis in B Minor - Noble
Psalm 84 Quam dilecta! setting: Parry
"Evening Hymn" - Gardiner
"Save Us, O Lord" - Bairstow
Sunday, March 18, 2012 at 10am
Missa Cantata
"Communion Service in A Minor" - Darke
Psalm 107:1-3, 17-22 Confitemini Domino setting: Cambridge Chant
"O Pray for the Peace of Jerusalem" - Howells
"God So Love the World" - Gross
T he Choir of St. Mary’s is made up of 30-plus members from Southwest Florida, spanning Ft. Myers to Naples, and attracts some of the area’s finest singers. The group sings at the weekly 10 am Choral Liturgy (October-May), as well as holidays and special services such as the Advent Procession/ Lessons and Carols, Choral Evensong and Solemn Choral Eucharist. Professional cantors provide musical leadership at other services. Concerts and recitals are held throughout the program year.
The choir upholds the rich tradition of Anglican choral music, as well as newer, classically-based choral repertoire. Rehearsals are held Wednesday evenings, September-May beginning at 7 pm. Special seasonal rehearsals are also called on occasion. The choral library holds the finest repertoire of Anglican choral music, including settings of Evening Services and Choral Masses.
It is Music Ministry's mission to uphold the highest standards of excellence in the musical arts. It is our vision to continue to build upon the rich musical tradition of the church and to spread its beauty to the greater community.
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