Tuesday, September 30, at 7:30 pm

David Briggs, organist

We kickoff the International Year of the Organ with a concert by one of Britain’s most brilliant virtuosos! Music by Dvořák, Haydn, Berlioz, Bach, Grieg, Mahler, Rimsky-Korsakoff, and Ravel. In addition, enjoy a free organ improvisation workshop on Monday, September 29, at 7:30 pm. Co-sponsored by the Central Florida Chapter of the American Guild of Organists and Mr. Lawrence Gordon.

 

Sunday, October 19, at 3:00 pm

Organ Spectacular!

Some of Central Florida’s finest organists play in the American Guild of Organists’ day of nationwide concerts. Featuring Dr. Terry Yount, Dr. Carl MaultsBy, Dr. Glen Osborne, Ms. Nancy Brzezinski, piano soloist Dr. Gary Wolfe, and Cathedral organist Benjamin Lane. Sponsored by James, Nancy, and Mary Brzezinski, in memory of

Mr. and Mrs. James Bock, III.

 

Sunday, November 2, at 10:00 am

Requiem by Gabriel Fauré

As part of our Solemn Holy Eucharist on All Souls’ Day, the Cathedral Choir will sing this exquisite French Romantic Mass for the Departed, with chamber orchestra. Sponsored by friends of the music ministry: please submit gifts in memory of departed loved ones.

 

Sunday, December 7, at 6:00 pm

Advent Lessons and Carols

Cathedral Choir and Choristers sing a joyous holiday service with Candlelight Procession, readings, choral music, and hymns. Followed by St. Martha’s Guild Christmas Bazaar and reception. Sponsored by Dr. and Mrs. Thomas R. Bates.

 

Sunday, December 14, at 6:00 pm

Ceremony of Carols by Benjamin Britten

The Orlando Deanery Girls Choir will perform this charming and ever-popular carol suite, in a concert of Christmas favorites, with harpist Victoria Schulz. Reception following. Sponsored by Mr. and Mrs. Robert Falzone.

 

Sunday, December 21, at 6:00 pm

Festival of Christmas Lessons and Carols

The Orlando Deanery Boychoir with Alumni and Men’s Choir present a festival of carols, anthems, hymns, readings, and prayers, based on the famous Christmas Eve service from King’s College, Cambridge. Reception following. Sponsored by Dr. Madison Gay.

 

Wednesday, December 24, at 10:30 pm

Unto Us a Child is Born

J. S. Bach’s Cantata 142, Uns ist ein Kind geboren, will be sung by the Cathedral Choir and soloists with chamber orchestra, followed by Midnight Mass at 11:00 pm.

 

Tuesday, January 27, at 7:30 pm

Horns & Pipes

Be sure to hear the 15^th year of this popular concert! The Cathedral’s lively acoustic explodes with the dynamic sounds of 25 brass players, percussion, and Ben Lane at the pipe organ, all directed by Joseph Kreines, with guest conductor Michael Garasi from the University of Central Florida. Reception following. Sponsored by Mr. Joseph Kreines, Mr. and Mrs. John Lyle, and Mr. and Mrs. John Rinehart.

 

Sunday, March 15, at 6:00 pm

Lenten Vespers Concert

The Cathedral Choir and the Stetson University Symphony Orchestra perform sacred music of the modern era. Hear the exquisite cantata Lux aeterna by Morten Lauridsen, plus anthems by Paul Halley, Peter Mathews, and Benjamin Lane. In memory of former Cathedral Choir member Dr. Thomas Scott, sponsored by his family and friends.

 

Friday, April 10, at 7:30 pm

Tenebrae for Good Friday

The Cathedral Chamber Singers lead an austere Service of Darkness with traditional hymns, a cappella choral music, and the dramatic reading of Christ’s Passion.

 

Sunday, April 19, at 4:00 pm

Blessing of Families

All ages are welcome to this unique service based on the Kirkin’ of the Tartans, presented by the Orlando Deanery Boychoir and Girls Choir, Cathedral Choristers, The Geneva School Rhetoric Choir, the Cathedral Arts Guild, and a band of bagpipes and drums. Followed by a gala reception with an art exhibit and musical entertainment by young musicians! Sponsored by The Geneva School.

 

Sunday, May 31, at 6:00 pm

Homecoming Choral Evensong

The Orlando Deanery Boychoir and Girls Choir combine with alumni and our Men’s Choir in a festive evening service in the Anglican tradition, with choral music from many eras. Reception following.