2016-17 CHRIST CHURCH CATHEDRAL

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BEAUTY of Music

The Beauty of Music When you have only two pennies left in the world, buy a loaf of bread with one, and a lily with the other.

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The CSO at the Cathedral

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Music Live@Lunch

I love this Chinese proverb. It reminds me that we human beings need beauty. To have a full belly and a roof over our heads is simply not enough. In a culture that tells us the arts are a superfluous luxury, we run the risk of becoming satisfied but soulless people.

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Special Concerts

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Cincinnati Men’s Chorus

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Collegium Cincinnati

If you are thumbing through this brochure, I suspect you also believe that beauty is essential to a meaningful life. Perhaps you are a concert-goer who connects with mystery through the elegance of Baroque cello playing, the timelessness of Arvo Pärt’s choral music, or the wild abandon of Rachmaninoff’s piano works. Perhaps you are a churchgoer who revels in the grandeur of the Anglican cathedral tradition, the haunting melodies of a Native American-inspired Eucharist, or the playful improvisation of a jazz mass. Whatever role music and the arts play in your life, we hope you will find throughout Christ Church Cathedral’s 2016-17 season experiences of beauty that enrich your life.

Services

This year I am particularly pleased to announce that the Cincinnati Symphony’s Chamber Players concert series will be held at the cathedral while Music Hall is under renovation. Between the performances offered by the CSO, those offered by our in-residence ensembles (the Cincinnati Men’s Chorus and Collegium Cincinnati), and an array of special concerts, the 2016-17 concert season will be as fulfilling as ever. Wishing you a life filled with beauty, Stephan Casurella Canon Precentor & Director of Music 2 |

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Special Services

12 Christmas at the Cathedral 13 Holy Week and Easter Opportunities 14 Cathedral Choirs 15 Choir Camp 16 Become a Friend of Music

The CSO at the Cathedral! This program year, we are pleased to announce that the Cincinnati Symphony Orchestra will present a series of concerts in Christ Church Cathedral’s beautiful nave.

CSO Chamber Players

Cincinnati Pops Brass

CSO Chamber Players

Music Live Plus with the CSO

Get up close and musical with the CSO Chamber Players at Christ Church Cathedral! Feel every note, sense every breath, and connect with the music and musicians—each one a member of our esteemed Cincinnati Symphony Orchestra.

Mondays | 12:10 pm

Program and ticket information: cincinnatisymphony.org/chamber or 513.381.3300. Season tickets on sale August 22. Single tickets on sale September 26. Friday, November 11 | 7:30 pm Friday, January 6 | 7:30 pm Gallery South featuring Brahms’ Serenade No. 1, in conjunction with the CSO’s Brahms Fest Art & Ideas Happen Here

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Friday, February 3 | 7:30 pm

In addition to our popular Music Live@Lunch series (see page 4), we are pleased to present Music Live Plus on select Mondays, compliments of the Cincinnati Symphony Orchestra! The CSO is comprised of some of the most talented musicians in the region. Members of the CSO will play solos and chamber works from the Baroque era through the 20th century. As with our regular Music Live series, you are invited to bring your lunch or purchase one at the cathedral. September 19: Cincinnati Pops Brass November 21: Kun Dong and Steven Rosen (violin/viola duo) January 23: Boris Astafiev (string bass)

Friday, May 12 | 7:30 pm Gallery South

April 24: Chika Kato Kinderman (violin)

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Preceding each CSO chamber concert, we will host a reception beginning at 5:30 pm in Gallery South, the cathedral’s exhibit hall. Since 2014, Gallery South has featured exhibits covering a wide range of subjects and media. More than 100 local artists have participated—including several with strong national reputations—firmly establishing the cathedral as a valued and unique presence in the region’s fine arts scene. Exhibits this season will include the following.

The Art of Wonder

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October 8 – November 20

This juried and judged show asked artists across the United States to submit soulful work made in a spirit of wonder. The jurors and judge are respected members of Cincinnati’s art community. Come see art that will open your own soul to the spirit of wonder. Flowers to Warm Your Winter Heart

January 6 – March 1

Many of Cincinnati’s top artists love to paint flowers. And some of Cincinnati’s top floral arrangers are members of the Christ Church Cathedral Flower Guild. Gallery South is bringing them together in a show of floral art and floral arrangements that will chase your winter blues away. For more details about upcoming exhibits in Gallery South, go to cincinnaticathedral.com/gallery-south. ANNUAL GIVING|| 3

Music Live@Lunch Tuesdays | 12:10 pm A free, weekly concert featuring a variety of music. Bring your lunch or buy one at the cathedral. See page 3 for additional Music Live Plus concerts featuring performers from the Cincinnati Symphony Orchestra. September 6 | Clark and Jones Trio: Celtic and international music September 13 | Ron Esposito: Tibetan brass bowls and quartz crystal singing bowls September 20 | Buffalo Ridge Jazz Band: Early American jazz and New Orleans party music September 27 | James Meade: Classical guitarist Ron Esposito

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October 4 | Levassor Duo: Steven Rosen (viola), Richard Goering (guitar) October 11 | Collegium Cincinnati Vocal Core: The lighter side of Renaissance and Baroque choral music* October 18 | Manami White (violin), Christina Haan (organ)* October 25 | Three2Tango: Argentine tango music

November 1 | Danielle Hundley (flute) performing with guest musicians November 8 | Levassor Duo Bicycle Built for Danielle Hundley Three: Richard Goering (guitar), Evelien Woolard (flute), Pam Temple (vocals) November 15 | Rabbit Hash String Band: Old-time music November 22 | Raison D’Etre: Folk songs, swing tunes and cowboy anthems November 29 | Jooyoung Kim: Classical pianist December 6 | Queen City Raison D’Etre Sisters: 1940s swing and original music December 13 | Ricky Nye: Jazz pianist performing holiday favorites December 20 | Christ Church Cathedral Choir singing Benjamin Britten’s A Ceremony of Carols Ricky Nye

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January 10 | Alexandra Schoeny (soprano), Marcus Küchle (piano) January 17 | The Faux Frenchmen: Hot club-driven gypsy jazz January 24 | Midnight Rose Trio: Classical, Celtic and popular music January 31 | Anthony Beck (tenor), Stacey Sands (soprano), Avedis Moonigian (piano) February 7 | The Shakespeare Band: Music of the English Renaissance† February 14 | Consort in the Egg: Medieval, Renaissance and Baroque music† February 21 | Cincinnati Recorder Consort: Renaissance and Baroque music† February 28 | Elizabeth Motter (harp) with guest musicians† March 7 | Alegria: Suzanne Bona (flute), Richard Goering (guitar), Audrey Luna (vocals) March 14 | Ma Crow and the Lady Slippers: Bluegrass, Americana and old-time mountain music Ma Crow and the Lady Slippers March 21 | The Sunburners: Cincinnati party band March 28 | Jessica Smithhorn (oboe), Roberta Whitely (piano), performing music of Holocaust-era Jewish composers April 4 | Vox Regina: Women’s choir April 11 | Christ Church Cathedral Choir singing Thomas Tallis’ Lamentations of Jeremiah April 18 | Della Enns (piano), Jacquie Fennell (violin) April 25 | Rookwood Chamber Players: Dona Wiedmann (violin), Jessica Madsen (piano) May 2 | Southbank Quartet: Music for strings May 9 | The Shakespeare Band: Music of the English Renaissance May 16 | Wild Carrot: American roots music Southbank Quartet May 23 | Adagio Trio: Meditative music of classical and folk origins May 30 | Phillip Burkhead (jazz piano), Matt Wiles (bass), Jason Smart (drums) *P  resented in conjunction with the Cincinnati Bach Festival: collegiumcincinnati.org † Presented in conjunction with the Cincinnati Early Music Festival: catacoustic.com/festival

Special Concerts Central State University Chorus

Saturday, September 24 | 7:00 pm Jeremy Winston, director Sun Hee Kim, accompanist

The highly acclaimed Central State University Chorus will perform a concert of diverse music including selections from the classical, African American spiritual, jazz, and gospel genres. No admission charge. This concert is made possible by generous contributions to Christ Church Cathedral’s Friends of Music Fund.

Catacoustic presents The Baroque Cello

Sunday, February 19 | 3:00 pm Jaap ter Linden, Baroque cello Internationally renowned Jaap ter Linden is perhaps the greatest Baroque cellist of our time. He will treat the audience Jaap ter Linden to a virtuoso sampling of music for this soulful instrument, accompanied by harpsichord, theorbo, and bass viola da gamba. Ticket information: catacoustic.com/tickets.

J. S. Bach’s St. Matthew Passion Sunday, April 9 | 3:00 pm

Central State University Chorus

University of Cincinnati College-Conservatory of Music Chamber Choir & Philharmonia Chamber Orchestra Cincinnati Children’s Choir Daniel Weeks, singing the role of the Evangelist Kenneth Shaw, singing the role of Jesus Student aria soloists Earl Rivers, conductor Andreas Hager, stage director

Carla Cook & The Erwin Stuckey Trio Saturday, October 15 1:00 pm

The Taft Museum of Art is proud to present acclaimed jazz vocalist Carla Cook, the Taft’s 2016 Duncanson Artistin-Residence, and the Erwin Stuckey Trio for this concert at Christ Church Cathedral. Cook, who regularly tours internationally, has recorded more than 30 albums as a Carla Cook soloist or featured artist. Her diverse repertoire extends beyond jazz to include R&B, blues, and gospel. Erwin Stuckey is a performance artist and jazz educator for Cincinnati’s School for Creative and Performing Arts. No admission charge. More information: 513.684.4516.

CCM Chamber Choir & Philharmonia Chamber Orchestra

This staged presentation of J. S. Bach’s monumental St. Matthew Passion for soloists, double choir, and double orchestra, tells the story of Jesus’ suffering and death using passages of Scripture and poetry. Begin your Holy Week with this masterpiece, brought to life in a unique staged performance. Ticket information: ccm.uc.edu/boxoffice or 513-556-4183. See also page 3 for additional concerts featuring performers from the Cincinnati Symphony Orchestra Chamber Players. | 5

Murmuration Monday, May 22 | 7:30 pm

Experience Christ Church Cathedral’s new starlinginspired art installation by acclaimed artist Anne Patterson while listening to music. Collegium Cincinnati will perform Antonio Vivaldi’s complete Four Seasons and a new work by composer Patrick Harlin commissioned especially for the installation. Join us as we begin our bicentennial celebrations! Ticket information: collegiumcincinnati.org. 6 |

Cincinnati Men’s Chorus

Ensemble-in-Residence at Christ Church Cathedral Performances Holiday Concert: Christmas on the Rocks Saturday, December 3 | 8:00 pm Sunday, December 4 | 2:00 pm Christ Church Cathedral

Think Frank and Dean and Sammy. Think Ella and Eartha. From Atlantic City to the Vegas Strip, these cool cats were the toast of the town. Join the CMC with special guest MYCincinnati Youth Orchestraas we bring you a hip, happenin’ holiday concert filled with your holiday favorites in a vocal style that is sure to please. Ticket information: cincinnatimenschorus.org.

Cincinnati Men’s Chorus

About Cincinnati Men’s Chorus The Cincinnati Men’s Chorus (CMC) 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 Casey J. Hayes Artistic Director beyond the realm of musical purpose to deepen and enrich our lives. Further, we provide 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. In addition to the concerts listed here, the CMC will offer music at some of Christ Church Cathedral’s liturgies.

Spring Concert: One Hit Wonders

Saturday, April 1 | 8:00 pm Sunday, April 2 | 2:00 pm School for Creative and Performing Arts (SCPA) 108 West Central Parkway, Cincinnati, Ohio 45202

These artists were the next big thing … until they weren’t. The road to stardom is littered with bands that struck gold with a top hit, only to fade away into obscurity. The CMC is bringing back the best of those one-hit wonders with a show that will have you singing along. Ticket information: cincinnatimenschorus.org.

Pride Concert

Saturday, June 17 | 8:00 pm Sunday, June 18 | 2:00 pm School for Creative and Performing Arts (SCPA) 108 West Central Parkway, Cincinnati, Ohio 45202

The influence of African-American composers, arrangers, and performers on today’s music is undeniable. Join the CMC and special guest Bi-Okoto, the Cincinnati-based African dance and drum company, for a musical journey from the plains of the Serengeti to Barry Gordy’s Motown to Prince’s Paisley Park, as we bring you the music that helped shape many of today’s top artists. Ticket information: cincinnatimenschorus.org.

Auditions

Auditions for the Cincinnati Men’s Chorus are held at the beginning of each season. More information: [email protected].

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Collegium Cincinnati Ensemble-in-Residence at Christ Church Cathedral

Christopher Eanes Artistic Director

Season Four: Mystery & Mayhem Collegium Cincinnati’s fourth season is one of electric mystery, madmen, and a little bit of mayhem! From Biber’s Mystery Sonatas to the mayhem surrounding Bach’s job audition at Leipzig, Collegium is going to dazzle you with music that will keep you guessing and light up the concert hall. Join us for a magical season. Collegium’s 2016-17 season is made possible, in part, by the Coombe Fund and by generous contributions to Christ Church Cathedral’s Friends of Music Fund. Additional support is provided by the Louise Dieterle Nippert Musical Arts Fund of the Greenacres Foundation and The John A. Schroth Family Charitable Trust.

BACHtoberfest 2016

The Fourth Cincinnati Bach Festival presented by Collegium Cincinnati

Cocktails & Concertos III Sunday, October 2

Collegium finishes its cycle of the epic Brandenburg Concertos, one of its most popular events of the year, with some mystery and fun thrown in the mix. Led by Manami White, Collegium will perform Bach’s Brandenburg Concertos 1 and 6, a concerto for two oboes featuring Dwight Parry and Mark Ostoich, and Biber’s Mystery Sonatas. Pull up a cocktail and enjoy this amazing music in a cozy and beautiful setting. Check collegiumcincinnati.org for time and location.

Ancient Masters, New Voices

Sunday, October 9 | 3:00 pm Woodside Cemetery & Arboretum 1401 Woodside Boulevard, Middletown, Ohio 45044 Collegium’s associate director and violinist Manami White and organist Christina Haan celebrate the dedication of Woodside’s newly restored organ. No admission charge. 8 |

Manami White Associate Director

Bach after Dark

Friday, October 14 | 7:00 pm Below Zero Lounge 1120 Walnut Street, Cincinnati, Ohio 45202 Love trivia? Love classical music? Collegium Cincinnati will host a musical trivia game with live musicians. Come win prizes and enjoy the virtuosity of Collegium’s instrumentalists and singers while you sip on a Bach-tail crafted especially for the event. $5 to play; no charge to enjoy.

Handel Fest

Sunday, October 16 | 3:00 pm Cathedral Basilica of the Assumption 1140 Madison Avenue, Covington, Kentucky 41011 Musica Sacra, Cincinnati’s sacred music choral ensemble, presents a concert of beloved music by George Frederick Handel, including O Praise the Lord with One Consent and the Coronation Anthems. No admission charge.

Bach Vespers

Sunday, October 16 | 5:00 pm St. Thomas Episcopal Church 100 Miami Avenue, Terrace Park, Ohio 45174 The Bach Ensemble and Parish Choir of St. Thomas feature Bach’s cantata Ich will den Kreuzstab gerne tragen, BWV 56, in a service of sung evening prayer. No admission charge.

Sacred & Sublime

Wednesday, October 26 | 7:00 pm Old Saint Mary’s Catholic Church 123 East 13th Street, Cincinnati, Ohio 45202 Young Professionals Choral Collective is proud to partner with Classical Roots Chorus to bring you an evening of beautiful and energetic sacred music from plainchant to gospel. Spend an evening in one of the most beautiful sacred spaces in Over-The-Rhine enjoying diverse music from two of the city’s best choral ensembles. Ticket information: ypccsing.org.

Leipzig’s Got Talent

Arvo Pärt’s Passio

Three men, one job: who will get it? In 1723, three men auditioned for the post of Cantor at St. Thomas Church in Leipzig, the position that would eventually go to J. S. Bach. Collegium Cincinnati will present the three audition cantatas by Bach, Graupner, and Kauffman—and you get to decide! Would you make the same decision or would you change history? Ticket information: collegiumcincinnati.org.

Experience this meditative take on the Passion as told by St. John. Arvo Pärt’s Passio is an incredibly serene and moving work, one that has informed an entire generation of composers. Collegium Cincinnati’s contribution to the Lenten season will take place by the light of candles and stained glass. Ticket information: collegiumcincinnati.org.

Sunday, October 30 | 3:00 pm Christ Church Cathedral

Sunday, March 19 | 5:00 pm Christ Church Cathedral

Murmuration

Other Collegium Performances Handel’s Messiah

Sunday, December 11 | 3:00 pm Christ Church Cathedral This is a performance not to miss! Hear the stunning voices and virtuosic instrumentalists of the Collegium bring Messiah to life in a historically-informed and electric performance that will complete your holiday season. Ticket information: collegiumcincinnati.org.

CantataFest

Saturday, February 18 | 4:00 pm Christ Church Cathedral Enjoy one of the greatest musical genres—the cantata—in this performance of five of Bach’s masterpieces. Featuring the choirs of Christ Church Cathedral, the Cincinnati Boychoir, and Collegium Cincinnati, the performance will explore the unique and rich musical history of each remarkable work. Ticket information: collegiumcincinnati.org.

Monday, May 22 | 7:30 pm See details on page 6. In addition to the events listed above, Collegium Cincinnati will offer music at some of Christ Church Cathedral’s liturgies.

SummerSing 2017 July 23-29

Lend your voice to Collegium’s second annual SummerSing! Enjoy rehearsing and performing an all-Beethoven program with the soloists and orchestra of Collegium Cincinnati in the beautiful setting of Christ Church Cathedral. Information at collegiumcincinnati.org/summersing.

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Choral Evensong 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 2 | 6:00 pm the twentieth sunday after pentecost

Canticles Magnificat & Nunc dimittis in E-flat – Michael Wise Anthem Blessed Is He That Considereth the Poor – Michael Wise Sunday, February 5 | 6:00 pm the fifth sunday after the epiphany

Featuring Collegium Cincinnati Canticles Meine Seele erhebt den Herren, SWV 426 – Heinrich Schütz Herr, nun lässest du deinen Diener, SWV 432 – Heinrich Schütz Cantata Wahrlich, wahrlich, ich sage euch, BWV 86 – Johann Sebastian Bach Sunday, March 5 | 6:00 pm the first sunday in lent

Christ Church Cathedral Choir & Bethany School Chapel Choir Canticles Magnificat & Nunc dimittis (Plainchant with Fauxbourdons) – William Byrd Anthem O for a Closer Walk with God – Grayston Ives Sunday, April 2 | 6:00 pm the fifth sunday in lent

Christ Church Cathedral Choir & the Parish Choir of St. Thomas Episcopal Church, Terrace Park, Ohio Canticles Magnificat & Nunc Dimittis (Truro Service) – Gabriel Jackson Anthem The Altar – Roland E. Martin Friday, April 14 | 7:00 pm See Holy Week services on page 13. Sunday, May 7 | 6:00 pm the fourth sunday of easter

Canticles Magnificat & Nunc dimittis (St. Paul Service) – Herbert Howells Anthem The Lord Is My Shepherd – Lennox Berkeley

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Special Services Native American Celebration Sunday, October 9 | 10:00 am Guest musicians Janice Trytten (native flutes) Southern Drum (native drum and dance) Anthem Earth Teach Me – Rupert Lang All Saints’ Day (Observed) Sunday, November 6 | 10:00 am Introit Holy Is the True Light – William H. Harris Anthems O How Glorious Is the Kingdom – Basil Harwood Justorum animae – Charles Villiers Stanford Commemoration of All Faithful Departed (Observed) Sunday, November 6 | 6:00 pm Service Requiem, Op. 9 – Maurice Duruflé An Advent Procession with Lessons and Carols Sunday, November 27 | 6:00 pm Let My Prayer Come Up as the Incense – Peter Hallock The Great “O Antiphons” – Mode 2 plainchant & Peter Hallock The Doctrine of Wisdom – William Mathias Tomorrow Go Ye Forth – Gabriel Jackson Es ist ein Ros’ entsprungen – arr. Donald Cashmore Sive vigilem – William Mundy Infinite Light – arr. Paul Halley Rorate coeli – Josef Rheinberger A Hymn to the Virgin – Benjamin Britten

An Epiphany Procession Sunday, January 22 | 6:00 pm Introit Tribus miraculis – Luca Marenzio Anthems Here Is the Little Door – Herbert Howells The Baptism of Christ – Peter Hallock Cana’s Guest – Richard Allain Vast Ocean of Light – Jonathan Dove “Shrove Sunday” Jazz Mass Sunday, February 26 | 10:00 am Service A Little Jazz Mass – Bob Chilcott Anthems Come Sunday – Duke Ellington, arr. Paris Rutherford Ave Verum from Songs of Peace – Will Todd Ascension Day Thursday, May 25 | 7:00 pm Christ Church Cathedral Choir & the Choir of Ascension & Holy Trinity Episcopal Church, Wyoming, Ohio Anthems O Clap Your Hands – John Rutter Ascendens Christus – Jacob Handl The Day of Pentecost Sunday, June 4 | 10:00 am Introit Pentecost Carol – arr. Richard Proulx Anthems Celestial Fire – Cecilia McDowall Listen, Sweet Dove – Grayston Ives Regular Sunday Worship | 8:00 & 10:00 am | 11

Christmas at the Cathedral A Festival of Nine Lessons and Carols Sunday, December 18 Organ Recital | 5:30 pm Nancianne Parrella, acclaimed organist emerita of the Church of St. Ignatius Loyola in New York City, presents a celebratory program of music by Bach, Brahms, Buxtehude, Dandrieu, Dupré, and others. Lessons and Carols | 6:00 pm 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 to be sung by the choir Sir Christèmas – William Mathias Jesus Christ the Apple Tree – Elizabeth Poston In dulci jubilo – arr. Robert Lucas Pearsall Infinite Light – arr. Paul Halley Es ist ein Ros’ entsprungen – arr. Donald Cashmore A Hymn to the Virgin – Benjamin Britten The Infant King – arr. David Willcocks Sussex Carol – arr. David Willcocks Here Is the Little Door – Herbert Howells Threshold of Night – Tarik O’Regan

A Ceremony of Carols Tuesday, December 20 | 12:10 pm

For four decades, the sopranos and altos of the Christ Church Cathedral Choir have presented Benjamin Britten’s A Ceremony of Carols during the holiday season. This lovely collection of carols is gloriously medieval in spirit—sometimes joyous, sometimes mysterious, and always deceptively simple. This year’s performance features Elizabeth Motter on harp.

Christmas Eve Saturday, December 24 Holy Eucharist | 4:00 pm Anthems The Virgin Mary Had a Baby Boy – arr. David Blackwell Love Came Down at Christmas – John Rutter Carols before the Eucharist | 10:30 pm Sir Christèmas – William Mathias The Infant King – arr. David Willcocks Sussex Carol – arr. David Willcocks In dulci jubilo – arr. Robert Lucas Pearsall Threshold of Night – Tarik O’Regan

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Festal Eucharist | 11:00 pm Service Missa ad praesepe – George Malcolm Anthems What Sweeter Music – John Rutter O magnum mysterium – Tomás Luis de Victoria

Christmas Day Sunday, December 25 | 10:00 am Anthems The Holly and the Ivy – arr. Craig Phillips Myn Lyking – Richard Runciman Terry

The Boar’s Head and Yule Log Festival Saturday, December 31 | 5:00 pm Sunday, January 1 | 2:30 & 5:00 pm

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. Adults and children from across the Diocese of Southern Ohio and from elsewhere in the community serve in the cast and crew. 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.

Holy Week and Easter Sunday of the Passion: Palm Sunday Sunday, April 9 Liturgy of the Palms & Holy Eucharist | 10:00 am Introit Hosanna filio David – Tomás Luis de Victoria Anthems Christus factus est – Anton Bruckner O Saviour of the World – John Goss J. S. Bach’s St. Matthew Passion | 3:00 pm See Special Concerts on page 5.

Holy Tuesday Tuesday, April 11 | 12:10 pm

Music Live@Lunch features the Christ Church Cathedral Choir singing music for Holy Week, including Thomas Tallis’ Lamentations of Jeremiah.

Maundy Thursday Thursday, April 13 | 7:00 pm

Anthems Ubi caritas – Maurice Duruflé I Give You a New Commandment – Dominick DiOrio Ave verum corpus – William Byrd

Good Friday | Friday, April 14 Good Friday Liturgy | 12:00 pm Passion Zachary Wadsworth Anthems Salvator mundi – Thomas Tallis Vere languores – Tomás Luis de Victoria Choral Evensong | 7:00 pm Canticles Magnificat & Nunc dimittis – Caleb Burhans Anthem Lamentations of Jeremiah – Thomas Tallis

The Great Vigil of Easter Saturday, April 15 | 8:16 pm (sunset)

Anthems Ye Choirs of New Jerusalem – Charles Villiers Stanford My Beloved Spake – Thomas Tomkins

Easter Day Sunday, April 16 | 10:00 am

Service Missa Festiva – Flor Peeters Anthems Most Glorious Lord of Life – John Rutter “Easter” from Five Mystical Songs – Ralph Vaughan Williams

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Choirs Christ Church Cathedral Choir The Christ Church Cathedral Choir is an ensemble of 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. Choir auditions are held every summer.

High School Choral Scholars The cathedral’s choral scholars are high school students who participate as apprentices in all the duties of the Christ Church Cathedral Choir. They are trained in the art of fine choral singing and 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 non-auditioned ensemble is designed for those who love to sing but are not able to commit to the Christ Church Cathedral Choir’s rehearsal and performance schedule. Supported by a quartet from the Cathedral Choir, the 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 citywide choir program that fosters 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 Christopher Wheeler, 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 7. While choristers are encouraged to join the choir at the beginning of the season, interested young people may be accepted at other times during the year. 14 |

Summer Choir Camp Monday, June 26 – Friday, June 30 The 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.

Staff

Stephan Casurella Canon Precentor & Director of Music

Music Committee

Shiloh Roby Associate Director of Music

Christopher Wheeler Associate Musician for Children and Youth

The Very Rev. Gail E. Greenwell, Dean Harold Byers, Chair Cecile Allyn Merrilee Atkins Robert Beiring Dawn Bruestle Mary Hagner Janet Hauck Isaiah Hyman, Jr. Vivian Morris Nancianne Parrella Michael Unger

Of Note Scheduling Times 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@Lunch performance on that day will also be canceled. Parking The 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 and cathedral members.

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Friends of Music

Lend Your Support Join the Friends 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 website or send a check payable to Christ Church Cathedral with “Friends of Music” on the memo line.

The CSO at the Cathedral Enjoy special performances of the Cincinnati Symphony Orchestra! See page 3.

Experience Murmuration

Experience Murmuration by acclaimed artist Anne Patterson with a special music performance on May 22. See page 6.