Chicagoland Composer's Day!
Today is an exciting day as we begin to explore all of the amazing composers who have a Chicago-land connection and who contributed...
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- Apr 28, 2018
- 5 min
Hispanic Heritage Sunday
Today is an exciting day as we explore the rich traditions found in Hispanic music. There is so much in our collection of hymnals that we...
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- Feb 4, 2018
- 4 min
Our Blessing Cup!
Soweto Gospel Musical Tradition Sunday (Plus, music from the African Continent) Today’s music explores the music from the continent of...
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- Jan 28, 2018
- 7 min
The Apple Tree
Offertory Anthem: “Jesus Christ the Apple Tree” arr. Elizabeth Poston (b. 1905-1987) This quote is from the blog “The Jesus Question.”...
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- Jan 21, 2018
- 3 min
A Poor Wayfaring Stranger
Offertory Anthem: “I'm Just a Poor Wayfarin' Stranger” arr. Patti Drennan (b. 1952) ========== From “The Bluegrass Situation:”...
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- Jan 14, 2018
- 7 min
Lift Every Voice and Sing!
In Honor of Martin Luther King, Jr. Offertory Anthem: “Freedom Train” Rollo Dilworth (b. 1970) The title Freedom Train...
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- Jan 5, 2018
- 1 min
Upcoming Musical Events - Spring 2018
MARTIN LUTHER KING, JR. CELEBRATION! January 14, 2018 Celebrating the life and ministry of Martin Luther King, Jr., we present two...
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- Jan 5, 2018
- 3 min
Choral Anthem Schedule - Spring 2018
January 7, 2018 1st Sunday after Epiphany - Baptism of Christ Offertory Anthem: Thou wilt keep him in perfect peace S. S. Wesley January...
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- Dec 24, 2017
- 2 min
Infant Holy, Infant Lowly
Offertory Anthem: “Birthday Carol” David Willcocks (1919-2015) Sir David Willcocks CBE, MC, was born in Cornwall on 30th December...
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- Dec 24, 2017
- 3 min
Come, Thou Font of Every Blessing
Offertory Anthem: “Come, Thou Font of Every Blessing” Anonymous, arr. Mark Hayes (b. 1953) It is an unfortunate turn of events when a...
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- Dec 17, 2017
- 3 min
This is the Record of John
Offertory Anthem: “This is the Record of John” Orlando Gibbons (1583-1625) Today’s anthem is taken from the Gospel reading (John...
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- Dec 10, 2017
- 7 min
We wait for Thy loving kindness, O God!
Advent Lessons and Carols This service is intended as a preparation for the Christmas celebration. Today’s order of the service follows...
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- Dec 2, 2017
- 5 min
Draw Us in the Spirit's Tether
Offertory Anthem: “O Thou, the Central Orb” Charles Wood (1866-1926) I chose the Offertory anthem because of today’s gospel...
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- Nov 12, 2017
- 2 min
My Lord, What a Morning!
I chose today’s anthem because of today’s reading (1 Thessalonians 4:13-18). The reading states: … For since we believe that Jesus died...
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- Nov 5, 2017
- 3 min
All Saint's Day
Today’s music was chosen for either their commemorative texts or their place in the standard requiem mass ordinary. The ordinary of our...
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- Oct 21, 2017
- 5 min
Broadway goes to church!
The anthems for this Sunday’s choices all come from Broadway musicals. Way back in June when I was first trying to brainstorm about this...
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- Oct 14, 2017
- 3 min
15 Oct 2017 - 19th Sunday After Pentecost. Proper 23 Musical Notes
Offertory Anthem: “I sat down under his shadow” Sir Edward Bairstow Today’s anthem was in response to our gospel reading from Matthew....
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- Oct 14, 2017
- 2 min
Upcoming Musical Events
Broadway goes to church! October 22, 2017 Join us as we celebrate Broadway’s contribution to religious music. “Hail, Holy Queen” (Sister...
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- Oct 14, 2017
- 2 min
Choral Anthem Schedule - Fall 2017
September 24, 2017 - St. Matthew's Day Offertory Anthem: “O how amiable” Ralph Vaughan Williams Communion Anthem: “O taste and see”...
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