Choral Services at the Cathedral of St. Philip

This service of Choral Eucharist, sung by the Cathedral Choir, observes the Fifth Sunday of Easter and the final 4:00 Sunday service of the season. The celebrant and preacher is the Very Rev. Sam Candler. The Cathedral Choir premieres a new choral Eucharist setting by rising British composer, Kerensa Briggs. This Messe Solennelle was commissioned for our Cathedral Choir in memory of the Reverend Kirk Lee (organist emeritus David Fishburn's late partner). Further choral repertoire includes C. Hubert H. Parry (1848-1918), Blest pair of Sirens. 

This service of Choral Evensong, sung by the Cathedral Schola, observes the Feast of Julian of Norwich. The officiant and preacher is the Rev. Canon Julia Mitchener. Choral repertoire includes:Stephen Caracciolo (b. 1962), Preces & ResponsesHerbert Howells (1892-1983), Sarum ServiceWilliam Mathias (1934-1992), As truly as God is our FatherStephen Paulus (1949-2014), Every soul who has willingly served

This service of Choral Evensong, sung by the Cathedral Schola, observes the Feast of Athanasius of Alexandria. The officiant and preacher is the Rev. Canon Ashley Carr. Choral repertoire includes:Philip Radcliffe (1905-1986), Preces & ResponsesWilliam Walton (1902-1983), Chichester ServiceĒriks Ešenvalds (b. 1977), O salutaris hostiaDavid Briggs (b. 1962), O Lord, support us

This service of Choral Evensong, sung by the Cathedral Schola, observes the Second Sunday of Easter. The officiant and preacher is the Rev. Canon George Maxwell. Choral repertoire includes:Gerre Hancock (1934-2012), Preces & ResponsesGeorge Dyson (b. 1953) in DCraig Phillips (b. 1961), We walk by faith and not by sightHoward Helvey (b. 1968), Awake, arise!

Prelude at 0:00; service begins at 21:08One of the most moving choral services of the year, this meditation employs lessons & carols, spirituals, anthems, motets, and congregational hymns to illuminate the Passion of Christ, which is retold using biblical narratives from Mark, Matthew, and John, sung to some of the most ancient plainchant known to the Church.The officiant is the Rev. Salmoon Bashir. Choral repertoire includes:“Ah, holy Jesus, how hast thou offended” Herzliebster JesuJohn Jacob Niles (1892-1980), arr. Andrew Carter (b. 1939), I wonder as I wanderDavid Hurd (b. 1950), “A stable lamp is lighted” AndújarKim André Arnesen (b. 1980), Even when He is silent“To mock your reign, O dearest Lord” Tallis' Third TuneTrond Kverno (b. 1945), Corpus Christi CarolDaniel Gawthrop (b. 1949), Mary speaksKenneth Miller, “Alas! and did my Savior bleed” Morgan's SteepSpiritual, Were you there when they crucified my LordAntonio Lotti (1667-1740), Crucifixus à 8

This service of Choral Evensong, sung by the Cathedral Schola, observes the Feast of Dietrich Bonhoeffer. The officiant and preacher is the Rev. Canon David Boyd. Choral repertoire includes:Joel Martinson (b. 1960), Preces & ResponsesGerald Near (b. 1942), On Plainsong ThemesThomas Tallis (1505-1585), Lamentations of Jeremiah, Part 1William Byrd (1539/40-1623), Civitas sancti tui

This service of Choral Evensong, sung by the Cathedral Schola, observes the Feast of John Donne. The officiant and preacher is the Rev. Canon George Maxwell. Choral repertoire includes:Gerre Hancock (1934-2012), Preces & ResponsesOrlando Gibbons (1583-1625), Short ServiceEleanor Daley (b. 1955), Hymn to GodWilliam Byrd (1539/40-1623), Look down, O Lord

This service of Choral Evensong, sung by the Cathedral Schola, observes the Feast of Óscar Romero. The officiant and preacher is the Very Rev. Sam Candler. Choral repertoire includes:Joel Martinson (b. 1960), Preces & ResponsesPhilip Moore (b. 1943), Third ServiceJohn Ireland (1897-1962), Greater love hath no manColin Mawby (1936-2019), Jesus Christ the Apple Tree

This service of Choral Evensong, sung by the Cathedral Schola, observes the Feast of Gregory of Nyssa. The officiant and preacher is the Rev. Canon Ashley Carr. Choral repertoire includes:William Smith (1603-1645), Preces & ResponsesThomas Weelkes (1576-1623), Short ServiceThomas Tallis (c. 1505-1585), Sancte DeusThomas Tallis, Salvator mundi I

This service of Choral Evensong, sung by the Cathedral Schola, observes the Feast of St. David of Wales. The officiant and preacher is the Rev. Canon David Boyd. Choral repertoire includes:Margaret Burk (b. 1990), Preces & ResponsesWilliam Mathias (1934-1992), Jesus College ServiceGwyneth Walker (b. 1947), Dazzling as the SunPaul Mealor (b. 1975), Ubi caritas

This service of Choral Evensong, sung by the Cathedral Schola and the Lovett Singers, observes the Feast of St. Matthias. The officiant and preacher is the Rev. Canon Julia Mitchener. Choral repertoire includes:Käthe Wright Kaufman (b. 1993), Preces & ResponsesCharles Villiers Stanford (1852-1924) in B flatPaul Halley (b. 1952), Jesu, the very thought of theeHenry Balfour Gardiner (1877-1950), Evening hymn

This service of Choral Evensong, sung by the Cathedral Schola, observes the Feast of Martin Luther. The officiant and preacher is the Rev. Dr. Thee Smith. Choral repertoire includes:William Byrd (1539/40-1623), Preces & ResponsesDietrich Buxtehude (1637-1707), MagnificatJohann Sebastian Bach (1685-1750), Ein feste Burg ist unser Gott, BWV 80, movement 1Charles Villiers Stanford (1852-1924), Beati quorum via

This service of Choral Evensong, sung by the Cathedral Schola, observes the Feast of St. Scholastica. The officiant and preacher is the Rev. Canon David Boyd. Choral repertoire includes:Joanna Forbes L'Estrange (b. 1971), Preces & ResponsesAlexander L'Estrange (b. 1974), New College, OxfordAnnabel Rooney (b. 1973), Round me falls the nightSpiritual, arr. Moses Hogan (1949-1996), Abide with me

This Candlemas Procession and Choral Eucharist, sung by the Cathedral Schola, observes the Feast of the Presentation. The celebrant and preacher is the Rev. Canon George Maxwell. Choral repertoire includes:Thomas Tallis (c. 1505-1585), Nunc dimittis (Short Service)Orlando di Lasso (1532-1594), Missa bell' amfitrit' alteraJohannes Eccard (1553-1611), When to the temple Mary went

This service of Choral Evensong, sung by the Cathedral Choir, observes the Feast of Timothy and Titus. The officiant and preacher is the Rev. Canon Julia Mitchener. Choral repertoire includes:Käthe Wright Kaufman (b. 1993), Preces & ResponsesHerbert Sumsion (1899-1995) in G (SATB)Richard Shephard (1949-2021), The secret of ChristGabriel Jackson (b. 1962), Creator of the stars of night

This service of Choral Evensong, sung by the Cathedral Schola, observes the Week of Prayer for Christian Unity. The officiant and preacher is the Rev. Salmoon Bashir. Choral repertoire includes:Craig Phillips (b. 1961), Preces & Responses (St. David's, Roswell)Charles Beaudrot (b. 1951), Cathedral of St. Philip, AtlantaLeo Sowerby (1985-1968), Psalm 122Aaron Copland (1900-1990), At the river

This service of Choral Evensong, sung by the Cathedral Schola, observes the Feast of Aelred of Rievaulx, Monastic and Theologian. The officiant and preacher is the Rev. Canon David Boyd. Choral repertoire includes:Margaret Burk (b. 1990), Preces & ResponsesIvo Antognini (b. 1963), Trinity ServiceHerbert Howells (1892-1983), I would be trueStephen Paulus (1949-2014), Pilgrims' Hymn

This service of Choral Eucharist, sung by the Cathedral Schola, observes the Eve of the Feast of the Epiphany. The celebrant and preacher is the Rev. Canon Ashley Carr. Choral repertoire includes:George Malcolm (1917-1997), Missa ad Praesepe (Mass at the Crib)Herbert Howells (1892-1983), Here is the little doorOliver Tarney (b. 1984), The wisemen and the star

Prelude at 0:00; service begins at 22:40Modeled on the beloved carol service broadcast each Christmas Eve from King's College, Cambridge, A Christmas Festival of Nine Lessons and Carols is our most popular choral service of the year. Ancient prophecies foretelling the coming of a Messiah and the Gospel accounts of the birth of Jesus are illumined by extra-biblical texts, anthems and Christmas carols that have inspired composers, choirs, and worshippers throughout the world and across time.The officiant is the Very Rev. Sam Candler. Choral repertoire includes:“Once in royal David's city” IrbyCarson Cooman (b. 1982), Adam lay ybounden“Hark! a thrilling voice is sounding” MertonEric Whitacre (b. 1970), Lux Aurumquearr. Craig Phillips (b. 1961), The holly and the ivy“Prepare the way, O Zion” Bereden väg för HerranJohn Joubert (1927-2019), There is no rose of such virtueCecilia McDowall (b. 1951), Now may we singenarr. Paul Halley (b. 1952), Huron CarolBob Chilcott (b. 1955), The Shepherd's Carol“On this day earth shall ring” Personent hodieCharles Beaudrot (b. 1951), Toys for a KingHerbert Howells (1892-1983), Here is the little doorarr. Dale Adelmann, “Of the Father's love begotten” Divinum mysteriumarr. John Rutter (b. 1945), Wexford Carol, “Good people all, this Christmastime”arr. David Willcocks (1919-2015), “God rest you merry, gentlemen”

This service of Choral Evensong, sung by the Cathedral Schola, observes the Third Sunday of Advent. The officiant and preacher is the Rev. Canon Julia Mitchener. Choral repertoire includes:William Smith (1603-1645), Preces & ResponsesWilliam Byrd (1540-1623), Second ServiceAnonymous, Rejoice in the Lord alwayOrlando Gibbons (1583-1625), O thou, the central orb

Prelude begins at 0:00. Service begins at 20:40.This Advent Procession with Lessons and Carols is organized around the O Antiphons – beautiful plainchant texts which invoke the Messiah to return, sung since the 8th century at Vespers on the seven evenings leading up to Christmas. The choir gradually moves into the chancel, stopping at various stations around the Cathedral nave. Each of the biblical prophecies is expanded upon by the singing of carols, anthems, and hymns which anticipate the coming of Christ, culminating in a glorious setting of the Magnificat (The Song of Mary, Luke 1:46-55) and the singing of “O come, O come, Emmanuel,” the text of which is an English translation of the very O Antiphons that the choir has sung throughout the service. The officiant is the Very Rev. Sam Candler. Choral repertoire includes:The Great O AntiphonsJudith Weir (b. 1954), Drop down, ye heavens, from above“Lo, he comes with clouds descending” HelmsleyBoris Ord (1897-1961), Adam lay ybounden“Redeemer of the nations, come” Veni Redemptor gentiumPaul Manz (1919-2009), E'en so, Lord Jesus, quickly come“Come, thou Redeemer of the earth” Puer nobisHerbert Howells (1892-1983), A Spotless Rose“Lo, how a Rose e'er blooming” Es ist ein Ros entsprungenClaude Goudimel (c. 1520-1572), Comfort, comfort ye my people“The great forerunner of the morn” The Truth from aboveMelissa Dunphy (b. 1980), O Oriens“The angel Gabriel from heaven came” Gabriel's MessageJavier Busto (b. 1949), Ave MariaHerbert Howells (1892-1983), Magnificat (Gloucester Cathedral)Elizabeth Poston (1905-1987), Jesus Christ the apple tree“O come, O come, Emmanuel” Veni, veni Emmanuel

This service of Choral Evensong, sung by the Cathedral Schola, observes the Reign of Christ. The officiant and preacher is the Rev. Canon David Boyd. Choral repertoire includes:Craig Phillips (b. 1961), Preces & Responses (St. David's, Roswell)Arvo Pärt (b. 1935), MagnificatLeo Sowerby (1895-1968), Nunc dimittis in DLarry King (1932-1990), And He shall reign as KingT. Frederick H. Candlyn (1892-1946), King of glory, King of peace

This service of Choral Evensong, sung by the Cathedral Schola, observes the Feast of Hilda of Whitby. The officiant and preacher is the Rev. Canon David Boyd. Choral repertoire includes:Joanna Forbes L'Estrange (b. 1971), Preces & ResponsesJoanna Forbes L'Estrange (b. 1971), King's College ServiceElizabeth & Thomas Coxhead, My eyes for beauty pineLucy Walker (b. 1998), Oculi omnium

This service of Choral Evensong, sung by the Cathedral Schola, observes the Feast of Leo of Rome. The officiant and preacher is the Rev. Canon David Boyd. Choral repertoire includes:Kenneth Leighton (1929-1988), Preces & ResponsesKenneth Leighton (1929-1988), Second ServiceOwain Park (b. 1993), Holy is the true lightArvo Pärt (b. 1935), Littlemore Tractus

This service of Choral Evensong, sung by the Cathedral Schola, observes the Eve of the Feast of St. Simon & St. Jude. The officiant and preacher is the Rev. Salmoon Bashir. Choral repertoire includes:Thomas Tomkins (1572-1656), Preces & ResponsesHenry Purcell (1659-1695) in G minorHenry Purcell (1659-1695), I was gladHenry Purcell (1659-1695), Hear my prayer, O Lord

This service of Choral Evensong, sung by the Cathedral Schola, observes the Feast of St. Luke the Evangelist. The officiant and preacher is the Rev. Canon Julia Mitchener. Choral repertoire includes:Kenneth Leighton (1929-1988), Preces & ResponsesT. Tertius Noble (1867-1953) in A minorWilliam Harris (1883-1973), Strengthen ye the weak handsSpiritual, arr. Carl Haywood (b. 1949), There is a balm in Gilead

This service of Choral Eucharist, sung by the Cathedral Schola, observes the Feast of St. Philip. The celebrant and preacher is the Very Rev. Sam Candler. Choral repertoire includes:Louis Vierne (1870-1937), Messe SolennelleDavid Briggs (b. 1962), Ubi caritas et amor

This service of Choral Evensong, sung by the Cathedral Schola, observes the Feast of St. Francis. The officiant and preacher is the Rev. Canon George Maxwell. Choral repertoire includes:Paul Halley (b. 1952), Preces & ResponsesJaako Mäntyjärvi (b. 1963), Trinity ServiceGrayston Ives (b. 1948), The Canticle of Brother SunJudith Weir (b. 1954), I love all beauteous things

This service of Choral Evensong, sung by the Cathedral Choir, observes the Feast of St. Michael and All Angels. The officiant and preacher is the Rev. Dr. Thee Smith. Choral repertoire includes:Richard Shephard (1949-2021), Preces & ResponsesCharles Villiers Stanford (1852-1924) in GCharles Villiers Stanford (1852-1924), And I saw another angelBob Chilcott (b. 1955), Angel voices ever singing

This service of Choral Evensong, sung by the Cathedral Schola, observes the Feast of St. Matthew, Apostle & Evangelist. The officiant and preacher is the Rev. Canon Julia Mitchener. Choral repertoire includes: Thomas Tomkins (1572-1656), Preces & ResponsesJohn Hilton the Younger (c. 1599-1657) in GamutJohn Hilton the Younger (c. 1599-1657), Teach me, O LordEleanor Daley (b. 1955), Open thou mine eyes

This service of Choral Evensong, sung by the Cathedral Schola, observes the Feast of Hildegard of Bingen. The officiant and preacher is the Rev. Canon George Maxwell. Choral repertoire includes: Paul Halley ( b. 1952), Preces & ResponsesJessica French, Magnificat & Nunc dimittisCraig Phillips (b. 1961), Hymn to the TrinityFrank Ferko (b. 1950), Laus Trinitati

This service of Choral Evensong, sung by the Cathedral Schola, observes the Sixteenth Sunday after Pentecost: Proper 18, Year B. The officiant and preacher is the Rev. Salmoon Bashir. Choral repertoire includes: Richard Shephard (1949-2021), Preces & ResponsesHerbert Howells (1892-1983), St. Paul's CathedralRichard Shephard (1949-2021), O for a thousand tongues to singEdward C. Bairstow (1874-1946), Save us, O Lord, waking

This service of Choral Eucharist, sung by the Cathedral Choir, observes the Day of Pentecost. The celebrant and preacher is the Rev. Canon Lauren Holder. Choral repertoire includes: David Briggs (b. 1961), Truro EucharistRoland Martin (b. 1955), WhitsundaySpiritual, arr. Moses Hogan (1957-2003), Every time I feel the Spirit

This service of Choral Evensong, sung by the Cathedral Schola, observes the Feast of the Ascension. The officiant and preacher is the Rev. Canon George Maxwell. Choral repertoire includes: William Smith (c. 1603-1645), Preces & ResponsesThomas Morley (1557/58-1602), First ServicePeter Philips (c. 1560-1628), Ascendit DeusCharles Villiers Stanford (1852-1924), Coelis ascendit hodie

This service of Choral Evensong, sung by the Cathedral Schola, observes the Sixth Sunday of Easter. The officiant and preacher is the Rev. Canon Cathy Zappa. Choral repertoire includes: Robert Lehman (b. 1960), Preces & Responses in A flatStephanie Martin (b. 1962), Selwyn ServiceBenjamin Britten (1913-1976), Rejoice in the Lamb

This service of Choral Evensong, sung by the Cathedral Schola, observes the Eve of the Feast of St. Catherine of Siena. The officiant and preacher is the Rev. Dr. Thee Smith. Choral repertoire includes: Käthe Wright Kaufman (b. 1933), Preces & ResponsesWilliam Walton (1902-1983), Chichester ServiceJohannes Brahms (1833-1897), Geistliches LiedDavid Briggs (b. 1962), O Lord, support us

This service of Choral Evensong, sung by the Cathedral Schola, observes the Feast of St. Anselm. The officiant and preacher is the Rev. Canon Lauren Holder. Choral repertoire includes: Robert Lehman (b. 1960), Preces & Responses in A flatCharles Villiers Stanford 1852-1924) in CGabriel Jackson (b. 1962), A Prayer of King Henry VIBob Chilcott (b. 1955), Now the green blade riseth

 This service of Choral Evensong, sung by the Cathedral Schola, observes the Third Sunday of Easter. The officiant and preacher is the Very Rev. Sam Candler. Choral repertoire includes:  Stephen Caracciolo (b. 1926), Preces & ResponsesHerbert Howells (1892-1983), Winchester ServiceCecilia McDowall (b. 1951), I know that my Redeemer livethJean Lhéritier (c. 1480-c. 1552), Surrexit Pastor Bonus

 This service of Choral Evensong, sung by the Cathedral Schola, observes the Second Sunday of Easter. The officiant and preacher is the Rev. Salmoon Bashir. Choral repertoire includes:  Philip Radcliffe (1905-1986), Preces & ResponsesHerbert Brewer (1865-1928) in DRichard Webster (b. 1952), These things did Thomas count as realHoward Helvey (b. 1968), Awake, arise!

One of the most moving choral services of the year, this meditation employs lessons & carols, spirituals, anthems, motets, and congregational hymns to illuminate the Passion of Christ, which is retold using biblical narratives from Mark, Matthew, and John, sung to some of the most ancient plainchant known to the Church.The service is sung by the Cathedral Schola, and the officiant is the Rev. Canon Cathy Zappa. Choral repertoire includes:“Ah, holy Jesus, how hast thou offended” Herzliebster JesuJohn Jacob Niles (1892-1980), arr. John Rutter (b. 1945), I wonder as I wander“A stable lamp is lighted” AndújarTrond Kverno (b. 1945), Corpus Christi CarolSpiritual, arr. Dale Adelmann, Sometimes I feel like a motherless child & Nobody knows the trouble I've seen“To mock your reign, O dearest Lord” Tallis' Third TuneFrancis Poulenc (1899-1963), Vinea mea electaRichard Lloyd (1933-2021), The Ballad of the Judas TreeKenneth Miller, “Beneath the cross of Jesus” Sewanee ScholaSpiritual, Were you there when they crucified my LordAntonio Lotti (1667-1740), Crucifixus à 8

 This service of Choral Evensong, sung by the Cathedral Choir, observes the Fourth Sunday in Lent. The officiant and preacher is the Rev. Canon George Maxwell. Choral repertoire includes:  Paul Halley (b. 1952), Preces & ResponsesFrancis Jackson (1917-2022) in GEdward Bairstow (1872-1946), Lord, thou hast been our refugeJosef Rheinberger (1839-1901), Abendlied, Op.69, No.3 [recording abbreviated due to technical issue]

 This service of Choral Evensong, sung by the Cathedral Schola, observes the Third Sunday in Lent. The officiant and preacher is the Rev. Dr. Thee Smith. Choral repertoire includes:  Paul Halley (b. 1952), Preces & ResponsesArthur Wills (1926-2020), Magnificat & Nunc dimittis on Plainsong ThemesEleanor Daley (b. 1955), Hymn to GodOwain Park (b. 1993), Holy is the true light

This service of Choral Evensong, sung by the Cathedral Schola, observes the Second Sunday in Lent. The officiant and preacher is the Rev. Dr. Thee Smith. Choral repertoire includes: Thomas Tomkins (1572-1656), Preces & ResponsesThomas Tomkins (1572-1656), First ServiceThomas Tomkins (1572-1656), Almighty God, the fountain of all wisdomWilliam Byrd (c. 1540-1623), Miserere mei, Deus

This service of Choral Evensong, sung by the Cathedral Schola, observes the First Sunday in Lent. The officiant and preacher is the Rev. Canon George Maxwell. Choral repertoire includes: Thomas Tomkins (1572-1656), Preces & ResponsesChristopher Tye (c. 1505-c. 1572) in G minorWilliam Byrd (c. 1540-1623), Ne irascarisWilliam Byrd (c. 1540-1623), Emendemus in melius

This service of Choral Evensong, sung by the Cathedral Schola, observes the Last Sunday after the Epiphany. The officiant and preacher is the Rev. Canon George Maxwell. Choral repertoire includes: Margaret Burk (b. 1990), Preces & ResponsesAlexander L'Estrange (b. 1974), New College ServiceFrank Boles (b. 1955), Christ upon the mountain peakPeter Philips (c. 1560-1628), In splendenti nube

This Candlemas Procession and Choral Eucharist, sung by the Cathedral Schola, observes the Feast of the Presentation of Our Lord. The celebrant and preacher is the Rev. Canon Julia Mitchener. Choral repertoire includes: Thomas Tallis (c. 1505-1585), Nunc Dimittis, Short ServiceGiovanni Pierluigi da Palestrina (c. 1525-1594), Missa BrevisJohannes Eccard (1553-1611), When to the temple Mary went

This service of Choral Evensong, sung by the Cathedral Choir, observes the Feast of Andrei Rublev. The officiant and preacher is the Rev. Canon Cathy Zappa. Choral repertoire includes: Richard Shephard (1949-2021), Preces & ResponsesJoel Martinson (b. 1960), Transfiguration ServiceCraig Phillips (b. 1961), Hymn to the TrinityCharles Wood (1866-1926), Hail, gladdening Light

This service of Choral Evensong, sung by the Cathedral Schola, observes the Week of Prayer for Christian Unity. The officiant and preacher is the Rev. Salmoon Bashir. Choral repertoire includes: Richard Shephard  (1949-2021), Preces & ResponsesAlec Roth (b. 1948), Hatfield ServiceMalcolm Boyle (1902-1976), Thou, O God, art praised in SionEleanor Daley (b. 1955), Open thou mine eyes

This service of Choral Evensong, sung by the Cathedral Schola, observes the Feast of Martin Luther King, Jr.. The officiant and preacher is the Rev. Canon Julia Mitchener. Choral repertoire includes: Joel Martinson (b. 1960), Preces & ResponsesBryan Kelly (b. 1934) in CSpiritual, arr. Moses Hogan (1957-2003), This little light of mineSpiritual, arr. Larry L. Fleming (b. 1936), Give me Jesus

This service of Choral Evensong, sung by the Cathedral Schola, observes the Feast of the Baptism of Christ. The officiant and preacher is the Rev. Dr. Thee Smith. Choral repertoire includes: Joel Martinson ( b. 1960), Preces & ResponsesThomas Attwood Walmisley (1814-1856) in D minorDavid Hurd (b. 1950), Father in HeavenWilliam Walton (1902-1983), What cheer?

Prelude begins at 0:00. Service begins at 21:04.Modeled on the beloved carol service broadcast each Christmas Eve from King's College, Cambridge, A Christmas Festival of Nine Lessons and Carols is our most popular choral service of the year. Ancient prophecies foretelling the coming of a Messiah and the Gospel accounts of the birth of Jesus are illumined by extra-biblical texts, anthems and Christmas carols that have inspired composers, choirs, and worshippers throughout the world and across time.The officiant is the Rev. Canon George Maxwell. Choral repertoire includes:“Once in royal David's city” IrbyPeter Warlock, Adam lay yboundenRobert Pearsall, In dulci jubilo“Lo, how a Rose e'er blooming” Es ist ein Ros entsprungenKerensa Briggs, A tender shoot“Comfort, comfort ye my people” Psalm 42Carl Rütti, I wonder as I wanderFredrik Sixten, There is no rose of such vertuCecilia McDowall, Gaude et laetare“On this day earth shall ring” Personent hodiearr. Paul Halley, What Child is thisarr. Gerre Hancock, Come, ye loftyarr. Dale Adelmann, “Of the Father's love begotten” Divinum mysteriumarr. Kenneth Leighton, O leave your sheeparr. David Willcocks, “God rest you merry, gentlemen” God Rest You, Merry