Music for 3rd and 6th February

SUNDAY 3rd FEBRUARY FAMILY COMMUNION 10.15am
Setting:           Shephard ‘Addington Service’
Motets :           If ye love me – T. Tallis
                        When to the Temple Mary went – J. Eccard
Voluntary:     Allegro Marziale (from 6 Pieces) – F. Bridge

WEDNESDAY 6^th FEBRUARY FESTAL EVENSONG FOR CANDLEMASS 7.15pm
Introit:                       O taste and see – R. Vaughan Williams
Responses:                 Reading
Psalm:                        11
Office Hymn:             NEH 156 (Tune 315)
Magnificat:                Stanford in C
Deus Misereatur:      Ps.67 - Atkins in G
Anthem:                   When to the Temple Mary went – J. Eccard
Final Hymn:             NEH 466
Nunc Dimittis:          Plainsong

Music for 27th and 30th January

SUNDAY 27^th JANUARY PARISH COMMUNION 10.15am
In the Parish Centre
Setting:                       Baker in Ab
Motets :                      O sacrum convivium – J. Croce
                                   (O sacred banquet)
                                   O taste and see – R. Vaughan Williams
Voluntary:                 Andante from Voluntary X in Gm Op.6 – J. Stanley

WEDNESDAY 30^th CHORAL EVENSONG 7.15pm
Responses:                 Neary
Psalm:                         29
Office Hymn:              NEH 407
Canticles:                   Rowley in Am
Anthem:                     Evening Hymn of King Charles I – H. G. Ley

Music for 20th and 23rd January

 SUNDAY 20th JANUARY PARISH COMMUNION 10.15am
In the Parish Centre
Setting:           Ireland in C
Motets :           Ave, verum corpus – G. Carissimi
                        (Hail, true body)
                        O salutaris hostias – S. Nicholson
                       (O Saving Victim opening wide, The gate of heaven to all below.
                       Our foes press on from every side; Thine aid supply, thy strength bestow.
                       To Thy great name be endless praise, Immortal Godhead, One in Three;
                       Oh, grant us endless length of days, In our true native land with Thee. Amen)Voluntary:       Vivace from Voluntary VII in G Op. 6 – J. Stanley

WEDNESDAY 23rd JANUARY CHORAL EVENSONG 7.15pm
Responses:     Neary
Psalm:             97
Office Hymn: NEH 57
Canticles:       Harwood in Ab
Anthem:         O thou the central orb – C. Wood

 

Music for 13th and 16th January

 SUNDAY 13^th JANUARY PARISH COMMUNION  10.15am
 In the Parish Centre
Setting:           Martin Shaw ‘Modal Setting’
Motets :           Lord, for thy tender mercy’s sake – J. Hilton
                       Cantate Domino – G. Pitoni
Voluntary:      Vivace from Voluntary VII Op.7 in Em – J. Stanley

WEDNESDAY 16^th  JANUARY CHORAL EVENSONG 7.15pm

Responses:     Neary
Psalm:             47
Office Hymn: NEH 246 (Tune 367 1^st)
Canticles:       Walmisley in Dm
Anthem:         The Lord bless you and keep you – J. Rutter

Choristers Diary January to April 2013

The following dates signify departures from the normal routine. All other attendances should be as normal.
JANUARY 2013
Sat 5^th              Attend as normal
Sun 6^th             Attend 9.30am in the Parish Centre. Finish as normal
Sun 13^th           Attend 9.30am in the Parish Centre. Finish as normal
Sun 20^th           Attend 9.30am in the Parish Centre. Finish as normal
Sun 27^th           Attend 9.30am in the Parish Centre. Finish as normal

FEBRUARY

Wed 13th        Attend as normal Finish 7.05pm – Practice only (Men only service instead of Evensong) and all Wednesdays in Lent i.e. ^h Feb. 27^th  Mar. 6^th Mar. 13^th Mar. 20^th
These practices are important for teaching the boys’ new repertoire.
Sun 17^th           NO ATTENDANCE
Wed 20^th         HALF TERM
Sat 23rd^th        HALF TERM
Sun 24th          Attend as normal

MARCH
Sat 23^rd            Boys singing in a concert with the Royal Liverpool Philharmonic Choir at Holy Trinity at 7.,30pm
VERY IMPORTANT FULL ATTENDANCE REQUIRED ALL DAY
NO PROBATIONER ATTENDANCE
Sun 24th          PALM SUNDAYAttend as normal finish 1.30pm then again 4.30pm for rehearsal
                        6.00-7.10pm – Stainer’s Crucifixion
VERY IMPORTANT FULL ATTENDANCE REQUIRED AM AND PM
Wed 27th        Attend as normal - Finish 8.45pm - full rehearsal for Easter –
VERY IMPORTANT FULL ATTENDANCE REQUIRED
Thurs 28th       MAUNDY THURSDAYAttend 7.00pm for rehearsal and CHORAL EUCHARIST 7.30-8.45pm
VERY IMPORTANT FULL ATTENDANCE REQUIRED
Sat 30th           Attend as normal
Sun 31st          EASTER DAY

                        Attend as normal finish 1.30pm

                        Attend again 5.00pm for rehearsal and

                        6.00pm-7.00pm –FESTAL EVENSONG

                        VERY IMPORTANT FULL ATTENDANCE REQUIRED AM and PM

                        BREAK UP UNTIL SATURDAY 13^th APRIL

 APRIL

Sat 13th           BEGINNING OF SUMMER TERM. ATTEND AS NORMAL

SUMMER/AUTUMN TERM 2013  - ADVANCE NOTICE FOR YOUR DIARIES PLEASE
Sun 26^th May   Attend 9.00am for rehearsal and service for TRINITY SUNDAY
VERY IMPORTANT FULL ATTENDANCE REQUIRED
Wed 29^th         HALF TERM

Sat 2nd            HALF TERM

Sun 3rd           HALF TERM

Wed 6th          Attend as Normal

Sat 20^th July    3.00pm Cream Tea Recital

Mon 29^th July to Sun 4^th Aug CHOIR SINGING WEEK AT COVENTRY CATHEDRAL (details to follow

Sat 7th Sept    Attend as normal Beginning of Autumn Term

Music for 6th and 9th January 2013

SUNDAY 6^th JANUARY PARISH COMMUNION 10.15am
In the Parish Centre
Setting:           Wadely in G
Motets:            The Three Kings – P. Cornelius arr. I. Atkins
                        Omnes de Saba venient – J. Handl     
                        (All they from Saba shall come)
Voluntary:       Andante from Voluntary V Op6 – J. Stanley

WEDNESDAY 9^th JANUARY CHORAL EVENSONG 7.15pm
Responses:     Neary
Psalm:             67
Office Hymn: NEH 51
Canticles:       Brewer in D
Anthem:        The Three Kings – P. Cornelius arr. I. Atkins

Music for 23rd, 24th and 25th December

SUNDAY 23^rd  DECEMBER PARISH COMMUNION 10.15am
Setting:           Plainsong and Bairstow in Eb
Creed:             Merbecke
Motets:           Hail! Blessed Virgin Mary – Trad. arr C. Wood
                       The Angel Gabriel – Trad Basque arr. E.  Pettman
Voluntary:      Thema met Variaties – H. Andriessen

MONDAY 24^th DECEMBER FIRST COMMUNION OF CHRISTMAS 11.30pm
Setting:           Darke in F
Motets:           Carol of the Bells – M. Leontovich arr. J. Wilhousky
                       The Cherry Tree Carol – Trad. arr. D. Willcocks
                       Silent Night – F. Gruber
Voluntary:      In dulci jubilo BWV 729 - J. S. Bach

TUESDAY 25^th DECEMBER CHRISTMAS DAY FAMILY COMMUNION 10.30am
Setting:           Rawsthorne in F
Motets:           Ding dong merrily on high – Trad arr. C. Wood
                       On this day, earth shall ring – Trad. Swedish – H. C. Stewart
Voluntary:      Der Tag der ist so Freudenreich BWV 605 – J. S. Bach
                        (O hail this brightest day of days)

Music for 16th December

SUNDAY 16^th DECEMBER PARISH COMMUNION 10.15am
Setting:           Healey Willan – Missa de Sancto Albano
Creed:             Merbecke
Motets:            People look East – Trad. Bescancon
                       Let all mortal flesh keep silence – Trad. French – arr. G. Holst
Voluntary:       Fantasia in G BWV 572 – J. S. Bach

CAROL SERVICE  6.00pm– A traditional service of lessons and carols
Once in royal David’s city NEH 34
Adam lay ybounden – B. Ord
The noble stem of Jesse – Trad. German arr. IT
Away in a manger NEH 22          
The Cherry Tree Carol – Trad. English arr. D. Willcocks
I saw a Maiden – Trad. Old Basque arr. E. Pettman
O little town of Bethlehem NEH 32(omit v4)
In dulci jubilo – Trad. German arr. M. Archer
Carol of the Bells – M. Leontovich arr. P. Wilhousky
On this day, earth shall ring – Trad. Swedish – H. C. Stewart
Of the Father’s heart begotten  NEH 33 v 1,2,4,5&7
Still, still, still – Trad. German – arr. P. Ledger
Voluntary: Festival Toccata – P. Fletcher
WEDNESDAY 19^th DECEMBER
NO CHORAL EVENSONG
‘CAROLS AND MINCEPIES’ is on Tuesday 18^th December at 8.00pm in the Parish Centre. Come along and enjoy a feast of Christmas music and readings by the choir and ladies of the Chapel Choir and join in some of the best known traditional carols, all in aid of Choir Funds. Tickets priced £4 for adults and £2 for children, are available from Sue Palmer and Ian Wells.

The choir are also taking part in the LIVERPOOL ECHO CAROL CONCERT IN LIVERPOOL CATHEDRAL on Friday 21^st December at 7.30pm Tickets £10 and £7 Concessions.

Music for 9th December

 SUNDAY 9^th DECEMBER PARISH COMMUNION 10.15am
Setting:          Martin Shaw Modal Setting
Creed:            Merbecke
Motets:          This is the truth sent from above –Trad. arr. RVW
                      Long ago prophets knew – Trad. arr. M. Archer
Voluntary:     Nun komm' derr Heiden Heiland BWV 599 – J. S. Bach

WEDNESDAY 12^th DECEMBER
NO CHORAL EVENSONG  - Choir Rehearsal for the Christmas Period
Choral Evensong will resume in the New Year

‘CAROLS AND MINCEPIES’ is on Tuesday 18^th December at 8.00pm in the Parish Centre. Come along and enjoy a feast of Christmas music and readings by the choir and ladies of the Chapel Choir and join in some of the best known traditional carols, all in aid of Choir Funds. Tickets priced £4 for adults and £2 for children, are available from Sue Palmer and Ian Wells.

The choir are also taking part in the LIVERPOOL ECHO CAROL CONCERT IN LIVERPOOL CATHEDRAL on Friday 21^st December at 7.30pm Tickets £10 and £7 Concessions.

 

Music for 2nd and 5th December

ADVENT SUNDAY 2nd DECEMBER FAMILY COMMUNION 10.15am
Setting:           Shepherd ‘Addington’ Service
Motets:            Rejoice in the Lord always – J. Redford
                        Now, come O Saviour of the Gentiles – Harm. J. S. Bach – adapted D. W
Voluntary:      Prelude and Fugue in Cm BWV 549 – J. S. Bach

ADVENT CAROL SERVICE 6.00pm
Palestina Matin Responsory
Come, thou Redeemer of the earth – Veni Redemptor
This is the truth sent from above – English trad. Arr. RVW
Hymn NEH 3 Come, thou long expected Jesus (Tune: Cross of Jesus)
The noble stem of Jesse – German trad. arr. M. Praetorius
Hymn NEH 14 The advent of our God (Tune: Franconia)
Hail! Blessed Virgin Mary – Italian trad. Arr C. Wood
Hymn NEH 183 Shall we not love thee, mother dear (Tune: Beatitudo)
Let all mortal flesh keep silence – French trad. arr. Gustav Holst
Nun komm’ der heiden Heiland BWV 599 – J. S .Bach
Wachet auf! ruft uns die Stimme
O thou the central orb – C. Wood
Hymn NEH 11 O come, O come, Emmanuel (Tune: Veni Emmanuel)
Hymn NEH 9 Lo! He comes with clouds descending (Tune: Helmsley)
Organ Voluntary – Prelude in Cm ‘The Great’ BWV 546 – J. S. Bach

WEDNESDAY 5^th DECEMBER CHORAL EVENSONG 7.15pm
Responses:      Sanders
Psalm:               77 vv1-12
Office Hymn:     NEH 1
Canticles:          Wood in Eb no.1
Anthem:             Long ago prophets knew – Piae Contiones arr. M. Archer