St. Paul's Music
A Season of Festivity • Celebrating Thirty Years
Our 2008-2009 program year, A Season of Festivity, honors St. Paul's Music's 30th anniversary of excellent musical offerings in our holy space. We will continue the celebration of our newly renovated worship space and glorious Casavant organ with another exciting season of music.
St. Paul's Music is a self-supporting organization. All monies come from generous patrons, grants and our annual fund raising event, the British Soirée. Should you choose to make a donation, your financial gift will support not only our concert series, but our Choral Scholar program as well. With your assistance, St. Paul's Music will be able to fulfill its mission: providing an array of musical programs and opportunities to people of all ages.
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UPCOMING EVENSONGS & CONCERTS
ADVENT FESTIVAL: Indianapolis Pro Musica
December 14, Sunday at 4:00 p.m.
Indianapolis Pro Musica sings this festive service featuring ancient motets, anthems and Advent hymns. Organ Recital at 5:00 p.m.
A FESTIVAL OF LESSONS & CAROLS at 5:00 p.m.
December 24, Christmas Eve
This beautiful service, based on the medieval vigil, was first held at Truro Cathedral in England. It has since become a favorite throughout the world. Lessons telling the story of Christ's birth are read by choristers and members of the community, while carols and anthems resound the message of Christmas. Prelude at 4:30 p.m. Organ music by J.S. Bach, George Baker and Marcel Dupré.
FESTIVAL CHORAL EUCHARIST at 11:00 p.m.
December 24, Christmas Eve
St. Paul's Choir sings the music of Vaughan Williams, Vierne, Lauridsen, Boles and Wishart. Prelude with carols for choir and the congregation at 10:20 p.m.
CHORAL EVENSONG: The Feast of the Baptism of Christ
January 11, Sunday at 4:00 p.m.
St. Paul’s Choir sings the music of Henry Purcell, Morten Lauridsen and Weaver.
CHORAL EVENSONG: Fifth Sunday after the Epiphany
February 8, Sunday at 4:00 p.m.
INDIANAPOLIS BAROQUE ORCHESTRA: Les Nations.
February 22, Sunday at 4:00 p.m.
Internationally acclaimed Baroque flutist and conductor Barthold Kuijken, the IBO’s new artistic director, leads a performance of Baroque music from many nations. From Italy comes a concerto grosso by Arcangelo Corelli; from France a suite by Jean-Fery Rebel; from England pieces from Henry Purcell’s “Dioclesian”; and from Germany (by way of England) a concerto grosso by George Frideric Handel, commemorating the 250th anniversary of his death.
Admission: Adults $15, Students with ID $10.
THE PASSION WITH LESSONS & ANTHEMS
March 8, Sunday at 4:00 p.m.
Indianapolis Pro Musica sings this poignant Lenten Service that originated at St. John’s College, Cambridge, England. The Passion gospels are sung to ancient, traditional plainsong with Lenten carols and anthems responding to this journey of Christ. This service will enhance our Lenten journey as we proceed toward the Feast of the Resurrection.
CHORAL MASTERWORKS: Franz Joseph Haydn
March 22, Sunday at 4:00 p.m.
St. Paul’s Choir, with orchestra, presents choral masterworks commemorating the 200th anniversary of Franz Joseph Haydn’s death (1732-1809).
INDIANAPOLIS SYMPHONIC CHOIR: Sacred Arts
April 4, Saturday at 8:00 p.m.
For centuries famous choral works have been written specifically for organ and choir. Tonight’s concert will feature well known composers such as Vierne, Widor and Vaughan Williams. Eric Stark directs the Indianapolis Symphonic Choir, a leader in the performing arts community for 72 years. Premium seating available.
Admission: Adults (in advance) $20-$25 or (at the door) $25-$30, Students with ID $10. Advance tickets: 940.9057 or www.indychoir.org.
FESTIVAL HOLY EUCHARIST at 9:00 & 11:15 a.m.
April 12, Easter Sunday
St. Paul’s Choir, accompanied by organ, brass and timpani, sings music to celebrate the Feast of the Resurrection.
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