for Life’s JourneyMUSIC

2015-16 CHRIST CHURCH CATHEDRAL

If you are thumbing through this brochure, I suspect you find music to be an integral part of life’s most profound experiences. Perhaps a Duke Ellington song transports you to the first dance you shared with the person who became your spouse of forty years; perhaps a Bach concerto evokes the grief, still fresh after all this time, over the loss of a family member; or perhaps the soaring voices of a Byrd choral anthem rekindle that call you have often felt to a deeper walk with God and a life of service. Whatever role music plays in your life, we hope you will find throughout Christ Church Cathedral’s 2015-16 season experiences that enrich your journey.

This year I am particularly pleased to announce that the Cincinnati Men’s Chorus under the direction of Casey J. Hayes will be joining the cathedral family as an ensemble-in-residence. Between the performances offered by CMC and those offered by Collegium Cincinnati, our other ensemble-in-residence, the 2015-16 concert season is richer than ever. In fact, there are more than fifteen concerts to choose from—not counting the weekly Music Live at Lunch series!

I look forward to seeing you at the cathedral and hearing what music events you find meaningful. Your input is important to us and informs how we develop each succeeding season.

With warmest wishes,

Stephan CasurellaDirector of MusicChrist Church Cathedral

ContentsConcerts3 Music Live at Lunch

4 Special Concerts

7 Cincinnati Men’s Chorus Performances

8 Collegium Cincinnati Performances

Services10 Special Services

11 Christmas at the Cathedral

11 The Boar’s Head and Yule Log Festival

12 Holy Week and Easter

13 Choral Evensong

16 Shifrah

Cathedral Musicians14 Cathedral Choirs

15 Choir Camp

15 Music Staff and Music Committee

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Music for Life’s Journey

Tuesdays | 12:10 p.m.Christ Church Cathedral’s free weekly Music Live series during the noon hour on Tuesdays features a variety of music, ranging from classical to folk to music of other cultures. You may bring your own lunch or buy one at the cathedral.

September 8 | Ben Lapps performing fingerstyle guitarSeptember 15 | Lagniappe performing Gypsy and Klezmer musicSeptember 22 | Celtic Font September 29 | The Cincinnati Dancing Pigs Cincinnati’s premier Jug Band

October 6 | Marmalade Brigade Cincinnati’s original Gypsy Jazz bandOctober 13 | Collegium Cincinnati † October 20 | Collegium Cincinnati †October 27 | School House Symphony

November 3 | Melisa Bonetti (soprano) and William Willits (guitar) November 10 | Jennifer M. Gosack (flute)November 17 | Rabbit Hash String BandNovember 24 | Danielle R. Hundley (flute) with guest violinist

December 1 The SunBurners Cincinnati’s premier party band performing holiday favoritesDecember 8 | Kyle Meadows (hammered dulcimer) and Tisa McGraw (Celtic harp)December 15 | Christ Church Cathedral Choir performing Benjamin Britten’s A Ceremony of Carols

January 12 | William Willits (guitar)January 19 | Jennifer Gosack (flute), Jessica Smithorn (oboe), Andrea Vos-Rochefort (clarinet), Jessica Findley (bassoon), Tim Martin (horn)January 26 | Allan Chan (tenor), Christopher Koon (piano)

February 2 The Shakespeare Band††February 9 | Lagniappe celebrating Mardi Gras February 16 | University of Cincinnati-College Conservatory of Music (harpsichord and chamber organ)†† February 23 | Cincinnati Recorder Consort††

March 1 | The Faux Frenchmen performing Hot Club-driven gypsy jazzMarch 8 | Ricky Nye (jazz piano)March 15 | Celtic FontMarch 22 | Christ Church Cathedral Choir performing music for Holy WeekMarch 29 | Chuck and Deb Wiggins

April 5 | Wild Carrot performing American roots musicApril 12 | Omope Carter Daboiku (adult storyteller)April 19 | Kate Tombaugh (soprano) April 26 | Tony Beck (tenor)

May 3 | Impromptu Horn Quartet May 10 | Raison D’Etre performing folk musicMay 17 | Southbank QuartetMay 24 | Jooyoung Kim (piano)May 31 | Philip Burkhead (jazz piano), Matt Wiles (bass), Jason Smart (drums)

† Presented in conjunction with the Cincinnati Bach Festival †† Presented in conjunction with the Cincinnati Early Music Festival

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Music Live at Lunch

The Cincinnati Dancing Pigs

Southbank Quartet

The SunBurners

The Shakespeare Band

Ricky Nye Chuck and Deb Wiggins

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Oktoberfest BrassFriday, September 18 7:00 p.m.Harmonic Brass

A dazzling five-person ensemble from Munich, Germany, Harmonic Brass performs a concert of music in a variety of styles ranging from Baroque to modern, all spectacularly

arranged for brass ensemble. Make this entertaining program part of your Oktoberfest Zinzinnati festivities!

No admission charge.This concert is made possible by generous contributions to the cathedral’s Friends of Music Fund.

Piano RecitalSaturday, October 3 7:30 p.m.Elena Kholodova, piano

Award-winning international artist Elena Kholodova performs music of astonishing piano selections by Sergei Rachmaninov, Frédéric Chopin, and Franz Liszt. An intriguing and exquisite evening is promised!

Ticket Information: 513.321.2766 or musartscenter.wordpress.com.

Best of the Italian, French, and German BaroqueSaturday, October 31 | 7:30 p.m.

University of Cincinnati College-Conservatory of Music Chamber Choir, Philharmonia Chamber Orchestra, and Student SoloistsEarl Rivers, conductor

This concert features the virtuosic Dixit Dominus composed by the young George Frederic Handel during his sojourn to Italy; Dominus Regnavit, a grand motet of the French Baroque by Jean-Joseph de Mondonville, noted violinist and music director of Paris’s first public concert series, the Concert Spirituel; and Magnificat in D, composed by Johann Sebastian Bach for his first Christmas in Leipzig, Germany. A grand mix of music!

Ticket information: 513.556.4183 or boxoff@uc.edu.

French MasterworksSaturday, November 7 | 7:30 p.m.University of Cincinnati College-Conservatory of Music Chorale & Concert OrchestraBrett Scott & Alexander Colding Smith, conductors

This concert features CCM graduate organ majors performing Maurice Duruflé’s Requiem, Opus 9, and Francis Poulenc’s Concerto for Organ, Timpani, and Strings. A showcase of talented performers!

No admission charge.

Special Concerts

Harmonic Brass

Elena Kholodova

College-Conservatory of Music Chamber Choir

College-Conservatory of Music Chorale

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Cincinnati’s Vocal Arts Ensemble

Bach’s Mass in B MinorFriday, November 13 | 8:00 p.m.VAE: Cincinnati’s Vocal Arts EnsembleCincinnati Chamber OrchestraCraig Hella Johnson, conductor

Regarded as one of the greatest compositions in musical history, Johann Sebastian Bach’s Mass in B Minor is a complete setting to music of the Ordinary of the Latin Mass. Longtime artistic collaborators VAE: Cincinnati’s Vocal Arts Ensemble and the Cincinnati Chamber Orchestra join forces for a musical tour de force.

Ticket information: 513.381.3300 or vaecinci.org.

The Ripple EffectFriday, December 4 7:00 p.m.Susan Emerson,

singer-actressBilly Larkin, composer-

accompanist

Two award-winning artists present an evening of music that is everything a caberet should be and more. With song selections that will delight, amuse and move you, The Ripple Effect explores a journey of the heart that demonstrates how

simple acts of kindness and generosity can have far-reaching and unforseen outcomes.

No tickets required; suggested $20 donation. All proceeds to support the children and women served by Cincinnati Union Bethel.

Earlham College Choirs Midwest Tour ConcertThursday, January 7 | 7:30 p.m.William Culverhouse & Danielle Steele, directors

The Earlham College Concert Choir, Women’s Chorus, Madrigal Singers, and Gentlemen’s Quartet present classical, contemporary, and international pieces centered on the themes of winter and nostalgia. A delightful array!

No admission charge.

Concordia Choir in ConcertSaturday, February 27 7:00 p.m.René Clausen, conductor

Experience the 72-voice Concordia Choir of Moorhead, Minnesota, during its return to Christ Church Cathedral. Performances with the Grammy Award-winning King’s Singers and on Garrison Keillor’s Prairie Home Companion radio show highlight the choir’s world-class quality. An eclectic program of traditional and contemporary choral works!

No admission charge.This concert is made possible by generous contributions to the Cathedral’s Friends of Music Fund.

Susan Emerson

Earlham College Concert Choir

Concordia Choir

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Will You Walk the Woods So Wild?Monday, April 4 | 7:30 p.m.Ayreheart

Founded by GRAMMY-nominated lutenist Ronn McFarlane in 2010, Ayreheart performs Medieval, Renaissance, and traditional music as well as original works. Appearing in this performance as a quartet (vocals, two lutes, colascione, and percussion), Ayreheart offers Will You Walk the Woods So Wild, a program of Renaissance music from the British Isles. The program features music of John Dowland, William Byrd, and John Johnson, as well as old ballad tunes from England, Scotland, and Wales. Haunting and beautiful.

No admission charge.This concert is made possible by generous contributions to the Cathedral’s Friends of Music Fund.

Friends of Music Lend Your SupportBecome a Friend of Music at Christ Church Cathedral. Your donation will be dedicated to special concerts, commissioned works and other music projects not supported by the cathedral’s music operating budget. You may make a donation online through the cathedral web site or send a check payable to Christ Church Cathedral with “Friends of Music” on the memo line.

Mountains Meet The Midwest: A Choral CollaborationSaturday, April 9 | 7:30 p.m.Cincinnati Fusion EnsembleBrad Caldwell, artistic directorHoward Helvey, conductorCantorum Chamber ChoirSteve Durtschi, artistic directorRaymond Nagem, guest organist

Cincinnati Fusion Ensemble joins Utah’s premier early music ensemble Cantorum Chamber Choir and organist Raymond Nagem from the Cathedral of St. John the Divine in New York City for this performance. The choirs will celebrate their inaugural collaboration with a program of music highlighting a broad stylistic palette.

No tickets required; suggested $10 donation.

Ayreheart

Cantorum Chamber Choir

Special Concerts

Cincinnati Fusion Ensemble

About Cincinnati Men’s Chorus

The Cincinnati Men’s Chorus is a voluntary, not-for-profit community chorus organized to provide the opportunity for gay men and gay-supportive men to sing together. The chorus

seeks to provide social and fellowship experiences that reach beyond the realm of musical purpose to deepen and enrich our lives. Further, it provides opportunities to present a positive image of the gay community to the general public by being identified as an organization of individuals who are making a contribution to the entire community. The CMC is pleased to be in residence at Christ Church Cathedral.

“Having been personally transformed by the hospitality and dedication to mission of Christ Church Cathedral during our Christmas concert last year, I could not be more thrilled at partnering with such a dynamic and welcoming presence within the city of Cincinnati. As an ensemble-in-

residence, we will mutually benefit from each other’s strength and support as we continue our work to make the tri-state and all of Ohio a more welcoming place for all gay, lesbian, bisexual and transgender individuals,” says artistic director Casey J. Hayes.

The Cincinnati Men’s Chorus celebrates its 25th anniversary this season.

Performances

Our Christmas Wish Saturday, December 12 | 8:00 pmSunday, December 13 | 2:00 pm

A collection of favorite holiday songs performed by CMC over the past 25 years. Some more lighthearted, all near and dear to CMC members’ hearts. And all guaranteed to put you in the holiday spirit.

Our Family Tree: 25 Years of SongSaturday, April 2 | 8:00 p.m.Sunday, April 3 | 2:00 p.m.

The CMC welcomes back all of its alumni and artistic directors with a concert that celebrates the milestones of the chorus’ past, while looking forward to the next 25 years. Voices from the Heart/landSaturday, June 18 | 8:00 p.m.Sunday, June 19 | 2:00 p.m.

Before departing for the 2016 GALA Festival in Denver, Colorado, the CMC will entertain you with songs that touch the spirit and bring joy to the heart. The group is happy to be joined by Quarryland Men’s Chorus from Bloomington, Indiana, for this special concert.

Ticket information: cincinnatimenschorus.org.

In addition to the events listed above, the CMC will offer music at some of Christ Church Cathedral’s liturgies.

Auditions for the Cincinnati Men’s Chorus’ 25th season will be held September 2–9. Contact membership@cincinnatimenschorus.org for more information.

Cincinnati Men’s ChorusEnsemble-in-Residence at Christ Church Cathedral

Cincinnati Men’s Chorus

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Casey J. Hayes Artistic Director

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About Collegium Cincinnati

Collegium Cincinnati is one of the most vibrant up-and-coming musical organizations serving the Greater Cincinnati area. The Collegium, as it is known, is dedicated to blowing the dust off the great repertoire, creating performances that are inspirational and exciting. One week might find the group performing Bach’s Brandenburg Concertos in a cozy bourbon bar, the next week presenting Telemann’s enigmatic Brockes Passion in one of the beautiful religious spaces in Cincinnati.

Collegium Cincinnati is a historically-informed ensemble. What that means is that we are dedicated to presenting music the way that the composer intended it. If it was meant to be heard in a living room, that’s where we will perform it.

Baroque music is the specialty of the Collegium, but it doesn’t end there. The Collegium has premiered contemporary works and performed music by a wide variety of composers. Collegium Cincinnati’s musicians are among the finest in the region.

Performances

Bachtoberfest 2015

Culinary Baroque: Bad Boys of the BaroqueSunday, September 27 | 3:00 p.m.Salazar Restaurant | 1401 Republic Street, Cincinnati 45202Inaugural event with José Salazar.

Join celebrated Cincinnati chef José Salazar and musicians from the Collegium for an unforgettable afternoon! Chef Salazar will demonstrate the techniques and artistry behind three dishes created especially for this event, while musicians from the Collegium serenade with hidden “pearls” from the bad boys of the Baroque. This is the ultimate marriage of music and food—perfect for the hedonist in all of us!

Only 20 tickets are available for this once-in- a-lifetime event.

Cocktails & Concertos IISunday, October 4 | 4:30 p.m.Bromwell’s Härth Lounge | 125 West Fourth Street, Cincinnati 45202

Last year’s Cocktails & Concertos was so successful that we’re doing it again! Relax, sip a Bach-tail, and enjoy as the Collegium plays two (more) of Bach’s masterwork chamber pieces. Manami White leads the Collegium’s orchestral players.

Limited tickets available. Must be at least 21 to attend.

The Mighty MotetSaturday, October 17 | 7:30 p.m.Christ Church Cathedral

Sunday, October 18 | 3:00 pmKnox Presbyterian Church | 3400 Michigan Avenue, Cincinnati 45208

Top hits of the 1500s, 1600s, and 1700s! This is choral music heaven. Christopher Eanes leads the Collegium vocalists on a journey through the centuries. From Allegri’s Miserere—the piece that Mozart supposedly loved so much he transcribed it from memory—to Bach’s unsurpassable Singet dem Herrn, be prepared for sonic transcendence!

Collegium CincinnatiEnsemble-in-Residence at Christ Church Cathedral

Manami White Associate Director

Christopher Eanes Artistic Director

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Masquerade: The Capulets’ BallTuesday, October 27 | 7:30 p.m.The Woodward Theatre | 1404 Main Street, Cincinnati 45202

You are invited to the Young Professionals Choral Collective’s Masquerade at the Woodward Theatre. Join in the revelry and beauty of the Capulet’s ball with Romeo and Juliet from Cincinnati Shakespeare Company, musicians from Collegium Cincinnati, and YPCC singers for a night filled with music, merry-making and more!

Must be at least 21 to attend.

Best of the Italian, French, and German BaroqueSaturday, October 31 | 7:30 p.m.Christ Church CathedralSee page 4 for details.

For Bachtoberfest performances at other venues, visit CollegiumCincinnati.org.

Other Collegium Performances

Cantata-Fest!Saturday, February 6 | 4:00 p.m.Christ Church Cathedral

Collegium Cincinnati has invited several choirs to join in a celebration of J.S. Bach’s most significant vocal genre: the cantata. More than 100 choristers will raise their voices in song to present five of the most sublime sacred works ever written!

Bach’s St. John’s PassionSunday, March 20 | 1:00 p.m.Christ Church Cathedral

Experience one of the great settings of the Passion story in a unique and intimate presentation by Collegium. With a cast of only eight singers accompanied by chamber orchestra, prepare to be transported to Bach’s time with this mystical and spiritual musical masterpiece. Lunch and coffee will be available in the lobby 12:00-12:45 p.m. The Passion will be preceded by an organ prelude, as it would have been in Bach’s time.

We invite the audience to join in singing the chorales during the performance. A short rehearsal will be held at 12:00 p.m. on the day of the performance for those who would like to participate.

Culinary Baroque

Music and food—there’s no better pairing! Musicians are foodies by nature, so each episode of Culinary Baroque takes a unique twist on the marriage of the culinary and the musical arts. Whether it is a food demonstration with musical accompaniment or appetizers paired with musical main courses, these events are the perfect way to spend an afternoon!

Sundays at 3:00 p.m.

Please check the Collegium website for a full calendar of Culinary Baroque events.

Ticket information for all Collegium Cincinnati events: CollegiumCincinnati.org.

In addition to the events listed above, Collegium Cincinnati will offer music at some of Christ Church Cathedral’s liturgies.

Cincinnati Bach Festival III is made possible in part by a generous grant from the William O. Purdy, Jr. Fund of The Greater Cincinnati Foundation, and with considerable support from Christ Church Cathedral’s Friends of Music Fund and The Coombe Fund. Additional support for Collegium Cincinnati is provided by ArtsWave and the Ohio Arts Council.

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All Saints’ DaySunday, November 1 | 10:00 a.m.IntroitHoly Is the True Light – William H. HarrisAnthemsAnd I Saw a New Heaven – Edgar BaintonO quam gloriosum – Tomás Luis de Victoria Commemoration of All Faithful Departed (All Souls)Sunday, November 1 | 6:00 p.m.ServiceRequiem – Malcolm Archer

An Advent Procession with Lessons and CarolsSunday, November 29 | 6:00 p.m.Let My Prayer Come Up as the Incense – Peter HallockThe Great “O Antiphons” – Mode 2 plainchant & Peter HallockO Sapientia – Robert RamseyO Lord, How Shall I Meet You – Stephan CasurellaA Spotless Rose – Herbert HowellsSive vigilem – William Mundy Infinite Light – arr. Paul HalleyThou Shalt Know Him – Mark SirettThere Is No Rose – John Joubert

“Shrove Sunday” Jazz MassSunday, February 7 | 10:00 a.m.ServiceNidaros Jazz Mass – Bob ChilcottAnthemsEv’ry Time I Feel the Spirit – arr. Bob ChilcottI Want Jesus to Walk with Me – arr. Roderick Williams

Ascension DayThursday, May 5 | 7:00 p.m.The Choir of Calvary Episcopal Church, Clifton, joins the Christ Church Cathedral Choir.AnthemsGod Is Gone Up – Gerald FinziCoelos ascendit hodie – Charles Villiers Stanford

The Day of PentecostSunday, May 15 | 10:00 a.m.ServiceMissa brevis – William WaltonAnthemsO Glorious Spirit – Walter Kendall StantonLoquebantur variis linguis – Peter Philips

Regular Sunday Times | 8:00 & 10:00 a.m., 6:00 p.m.

Special Services

A Ceremony of CarolsTuesday, December 15 | 12:10 pmFor four decades, the sopranos and altos of the Christ Church Cathedral Choir have presented Benjamin Britten’s masterpiece during the holiday season. Considered one of the loveliest collections of carols, A Ceremony of Carols is gloriously medieval in spirit—sometimes joyous, sometimes mysterious, and always deceptively simple. This year’s performance features Elizabeth Motter on harp.

A Festival of Nine Lessons and CarolsSunday, December 20

Pre-Service Organ Recital | 5:30 p.m.

Lessons and Carols | 6:00 p.m.Based on a beloved service offered at King’s College in Cambridge, England, since 1918, A Festival of Nine Lessons and Carols takes an imaginative approach to liturgy, weaving together scripture and song, moving from prophecy to fulfillment, to tell the story of the birth of Jesus.

Carols sung by the choirDing Dong! Merrily on High – arr. Charles WoodThe Lord at First Did Adam Make – arr. Stephen CleoburyLove Came Down at Christmas – John RutterInfinite Light – arr. Paul HalleyA Spotless Rose – Herbert HowellsA Maiden Most Gentle – Andrew CarterJesus, Jesus, Rest Your Head – arr. Paul HalleyNovo profusi gaudio – Matthew MartinBethlehem Down – Peter WarlockSoftly – Will Todd

Christmas EveThursday, December 24

Holy Eucharist | 4:00 p.m.AnthemsJesus, Jesus, Rest Your Head – arr. Paul HalleyLove Came Down at Christmas – John Rutter

Carols before the Eucharist | 10:30 p.m.Resonemus laudibus – arr. David Willcocks Softly – Will ToddThere Is No Rose – John JoubertNow May We Singen – Cecilia McDowallIn the Bleak Midwinter – Harold Darke

Festal Eucharist | 11:00 p.m.ServiceMissa brevis – Jonathan DoveAnthemsNovo profusi gaudio – Matthew MartinO magnum mysterium – Tomás Luis de Victoria

Christmas DayFriday, December 25Holy Eucharist | 10:00 a.m.

AnthemsThe Holly and the Ivy – arr. Craig PhillipsThe Angel’s Message – Peter Pindar Stearns

The 76th Annual Boar’s Head and Yule Log FestivalSaturday, January 2 | 5:00 p.m.Sunday, January 3 | 2:30 & 5:00 p.m.Since 1940, during a weekend following Christmas, Christ Church Cathedral has presented an annual production of the Boar’s Head and

Yule Log Festival as a gift to the community. Medieval costumes, a large orchestra and choir, spectacular lighting effects, and general holiday cheer make this an unforgettable experience!

Ticket information: 513.621.BOAR (2627) or boarsheadfestival.com

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Holy Week and Easter

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Sunday of the Passion: Palm SundaySunday, March 20 | 10:00 a.m.AnthemsCrucifixus a 8 – Antonio LottiO Saviour of the World – John Goss

Holy TuesdayTuesday, March 22 | 12:10 p.m.Music Live at Lunch features the Christ Church Cathedral Choir singing Holy Week music, including Josef Rheinberger’s Stabat mater, Op. 138

Maundy ThursdayThursday, March 24 | 7:00 p.m.IntroitA New Commandment – Thomas TallisAnthemsUbi caritas – Maurice DurufléAve verum – Philip StopfordPanis angelicus – Camille Saint-Saëns Good FridayFriday, March 25

Good Friday Liturgy | 12:00 p.m.PassionSt. John Passion – Tomás Luis de VictoriaAnthemsSalvator mundi – Herbert HowellsEheu sustulerunt – Thomas Morley

Choral Evensong | 7:00 p.m.CanticlesTonus Peregrinus with Fauxbourdons – William ByrdAnthem Stabat mater, Op. 138 – Josef Rheinberger

The Great Vigil of EasterSaturday, March 26 | Sunset (7:57 p.m.)AnthemsSing Ye to the Lord – Edward C. BairstowMy Beloved Spake – Thomas Tomkins

Easter DaySunday, March 27 | 10:00 a.m.ServiceCommunion Service in C – Charles Villiers StanfordAnthemsMost Glorious Lord of Life – John RutterHaec dies – Herbert Howells

End your weekend with a time of reflection as you hear ancient texts of prayer and praise sung by the soaring voices of the Christ Church Cathedral Choir.

Sunday, October 4 | 6:00 p.m.Nineteenth Sunday after PentecostResponses: Bernard RoseCanticles: The Gloucester Service – Herbert HowellsAnthem: The Canticle of Brother Sun – Grayston Ives

Sunday, February 7 | 6:00 p.m.Last Sunday after the EpiphanyFeaturing Collegium CincinnatiResponses: William ByrdCanticles: The Fifth Service – Thomas TomkinsCantata: Jesus nahm zu sich die Zwölfe, BWV 22 – Johann Sebastian Bach

Sunday, March 6 | 6:00 p.m.The Fourth Sunday in LentResponses: Thomas Hewitt JonesCanticles: Magnificat & Nunc dimittis – Caleb BurhansAnthem: By the Waters of Babylon – Colin Mawby

Friday, March 25 | 7:00 p.m.See Holy Week services on page 12.

Sunday, April 3 | 6:00 p.m.The Second Sunday of EasterResponses: Martin NearyCanticles: Evening Service in C – Charles Villiers StanfordAnthem: Ye Choirs of New Jerusalem – Charles Villiers Stanford

Sunday, May 1 | 6:00 p.m.The Sixth Sunday of EasterResponses: Kenneth LeightonCanticles: Evening Service in D – George DysonAnthem: Te Deum in F – John Ireland

Choral Evensong

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Christ Church Cathedral Choir

The Christ Church Cathedral Choir is an ensemble of auditioned professional and volunteer choristers who sing at weekly Sunday morning services, monthly services of Evensong, and other major liturgical observances in the church year. The choir offers a range of choral literature from the Anglican cathedral tradition, the folk tradition of African-Americans, newly written works, and idioms from other cultures. The choir is directed by Stephan Casurella.

Auditions: Choir auditions are held every summer.

High School Choral Scholars

The cathedral’s choral scholars are high school students who participate in all the duties of the cathedral choir as apprentices. They are trained in the art of fine choral singing and of performing at a professional level. They sing a wide range of repertoire, such as works by Tallis, Brahms, and Howells, as well as spirituals and music of other cultures. They are compensated with a monthly stipend throughout the academic year.

Auditions: To apply for a choral scholar position, students must complete an application packet before being invited to audition. Auditions are held every summer.

Christ Church Singers

This all-volunteer ensemble is designed for those who love to sing but are not able to commit to the Cathedral Choir’s rehearsal and performance schedule. Singers meet for a single rehearsal and service several times throughout the season.

Cathedral Choir of Children and Youth

The Cathedral Choir of Children and Youth (CCCY) is a city-wide choir program that fosters a lifelong enjoyment and appreciation of music through the singing of sacred choral works. The program, which is based on the Royal School of Church Music (RSCM) Voice for Life curriculum, is open to children as young as grade two. No prior music experience is required. Choristers have the opportunity to develop music skills, make new friends, and explore faith. Directed by Rafael Soares, the choir performs once a month at Christ Church Cathedral and other churches and venues throughout Greater Cincinnati. Rehearsals are held on Wednesday evenings, beginning September 9. While choristers are encouraged to join choir at the beginning of the season, interested young people may be accepted at other times during the year.

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Summer Choir Camp

Monday – Friday, July 18 – 22The cathedral’s annual week-long summer choir camp combines fun and learning for children entering grades two and above. Children sing, play instruments, create art and explore Christian faith. No prior music experience necessary.

Music Staff of Christ Church Cathedral

Stephan Casurella Director of Music

Shiloh Roby Associate

Director of Music

Rafael Soares Associate Musician

for Children and Youth

Music CommitteeThe Very Rev. Gail E. Greenwell, deanHarold Byers, chairCecile AllynMerrilee AtkinsRobert BeiringDawn BruestleMary HagnerJanet HauckIsaiah Hyman, Jr.Vivian MorrisMichael Unger

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SchedulingTimes and programming of all concerts included in this brochure are subject to change. Please see the website for updated information.

If Cincinnati Public Schools are closed on a Tuesday due to inclement weather, the Music Live at Lunch performace on that day will also be cancelled.

ParkingThe Queen City Square garage is open for parking for all cathedral services and events, including Sunday mornings. You may enter the garage from Fourth or Sycamore streets. (The garage located at 303 Broadway is connected, so you may also enter the Queen City garage from Broadway Street.) Parking vouchers are available at the church reception desk for all worship services. For concerts, regular parking rates apply.

The photographs throughout this brochure are courtesy of the performers, unless otherwise noted.

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Sundays | 6:00 p.m.Shifrah is candlelight, contemplation, and song in the heart of downtown Cincinnati. It is ancient tradition brought to fresh life in and for this time and this place. It is local musicians and artists, priests and the community, offering their gifts, gathering each week to pray, to worship, to enter into silence, and to be.

Shifrah is silence and space opened up for the movement of the Spirit. It is new life being born from mysterious power.

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