SPECIAL MUSIC EVENTS, SPRING 2026:
February 18
Ash Wednesday Choral Eucharist, 7:30 pm
The Christ Church Singers mark the beginning of the Lent with appropriate music, including Allegri’s famous setting of Psalm 51 Miserere Mei.
March 7
Organ Recital, 5:00 pm
Associate Director of Music Jonathan Vaughn a program of German music, including two recently discovered organ works by J.S. Bach, music from Humperdinck’s opera Hansel and Gretel and Wagner’s Ring Cycle, as well as music by Mendelssohn and Hindemith. Admission free.
March 15
Choral Evensong for Lent, 5:00 pm
The Choir of Men & Boys and the St Cecilia Choir of Girls present a special Choral Evensong, featuring Batten’s Fourth Service and God so loved the world by Stainer.
March 29
The Crucifixion - Stainer, 5:00 pm
The Christ Church Singers present Stainer’s Crucifixion, directed by Dr Philip Moore, with Jonathan Vaughn at the Harrison & Harrison organ. Join us for this powerful and moving start to Holy Week. Admission free.
April 2
Maundy Thursday Eucharist, 7:30pm
Sung by the St Cecilia Choir of Girls and Altos from the Choir of Men & Boys, with music by Fauré, Duruflé, and Jamie Hitel.
April 3
Good Friday: The Three Hours
12.00pm
The Lamentations of Jeremiah - Thomas Tallis
Gentlemen of the Choir perform Tallis’ moving and meditative setting of ‘The Lamentations of Jeremiah’ at the foot of the cross.
12:45pm
The Liturgy of the Day
The Christ Church Singers present the Liturgy of the Day, including music by Croce, John IV of Portugal, and the traditional spiritual Were you there when they crucified my Lord? arranged by Whitbourn.
2pm
Stabat Mater - Pergolesi
The St Cecilia Choir of Girls concludes the Three Hours with this moving setting of the medieval poem ‘Stabat Mater’, set to music by Pergolesi. The girls will be accompanied by baroque strings and continuo.
April 4
Easter Vigil, 7:30 pm
The Christ Church Singers sing for the lighting of the Easter fire and the first Eucharist of Easter. Music includes a mass setting by Leighton, and anthems by Claude Means and Richard Shepherd.
April 19
Choral Evensong for Eastertide, 5:00 pm
The Choir of Men & Boys with the St Cecilia Choir of Girls present a joyful service celebrating the theme of Resurrection. Music by Stanford, Philip Moore, and Philip Wilby.
April 25
Organ Recital, 5:00 pm
Director of Music Jamie Hitel presents a program including works by Jehan Alain, Frank Martin, as well as lesser known works by Arild Sandvold and a set of spectacular variations on African American Spirituals by the Hungarian composer Dezső Antalffy-Zsiross. Admission free.
May 14
Choral Eucharist for the Feast of the Ascension, 6:30 pm
The Christ Church Choir of Men & Teen Boys sing music for the Feast of the Ascension, including Duruflé’s Messe ‘Cum Jubilo and Antiphon by Vaughan Williams.
May 19
Choral Evensong for Ascension, 5:00 pm
The Choir of Men & Boys with the St Cecilia Choir of Girls present a joyful service celebrating the theme of Ascension. Music by Radcliffe, Sumsion, and featuring the dramatic anthem God is Gone Up by Finzi.
June 4
Choral Eucharist for the Feast of Corpus Christi, 6:30 pm
The Christ Church Choir of Men & Teen Boys sing music for the Feast of Corpus Christi, at which we celebrate the institution of the Lord’s Supper. Music by Byrd and Hendrie.
June 13
Organ Recital, 5:00 pm
A celebrity organ recital by Katelyn Emerson. Katelyn Emerson is an organist, lecturer, and pedagogue and is internationally renowned for performances throughout North America, Europe, and Asia. Katelyn will perform a rich and varied repertoire, showcasing the full range of tonal color of the Harrison & Harrison organ. Admission free.
SPECIAL OPPORTUNITY TO HEAR THE CHRIST CHURCH CHOIR IN ENGLAND
Christ Church Choir at York Minster, England
July 20 5:30pm Choral Evensong
July 21 5:30pm Choral Evensong
July 22 5:30pm Choral Evensong
July 24 5:30pm Choral Evensong
July 25 5:30pm Choral Evensong
July 26 10:00am Choral Matins
11:00am Choral Eucharist
4:00pm Choral Evensong
Christ Church Choir at Durham Cathedral, England
July 27 5:30pm Choral Evensong