Concert Schedule & Choral Services
September 2006 - June 2007

Monday | September 11 | 7:00 pm

An Ecumenical Service
In Commemoration of the Fifth Anniversary
of September 11, 2001
A World Premiere - "Lamentation"
(a Cantata) by Paul Thompson
The Cathedral Choir and Clergy

Sunday | September 17 | 4:00 pm

Music for Organ
Requested donation: $10
Works by Elgar, Newman, Tharp, Vierne and Guilmant
Stephen Tharp, Concert Organist, New York & Germany

Sunday | October 1 | 4:00 pm

Choral Evensong: The Blessing of the Animals
All are invited to bring their pets to the service to receive a blessing. Pets and owners gather on the Plaza at 3:45 pm to form the Procession to the Cathedral.
The Cathedral Choir and Clergy

Saturday | October 14 | 7:30 pm

MozartFest at St. James Cathedral
Requested donation $10
String Trio in B-flat, K. 271f.
Quartet in F Major for Oboe, Violin, Viola and Cello, K. 368b.
Quartet in C Major for Flute, Violin, Viola and Cello, K. 171
Musicians from the Peck School of the Arts
at the University of Wisconsin–Milwaukee
and Chamber Music Milwaukee 

Sunday | October 15 | 4:00 PM

MozartFest at St. James Cathedral
Requested donation $15
Divertimento No. 9 in B-flat Major, K. 240
Concerto for French Horn in E-flat, K. 495
Vesperae solennes de Confessore, KV 339
Gregory Flint, French horn
Cathedral Choir & Soloists / Chamber Orchestra of St. James
Bruce J. Barber II, conductor
 

Saturday | October 21 | 4:00 pm

Latino Symphonic Festival
Requested donation $10
An international ensemble of musicians pays homage to the inspired music of Spain and Latin America. The music of Turina (Spain), Ginastera (Argentina), Villa Lobos (Brazil), Beltran (Colombia) and the U.S. premiere of a work by Esteban Benzecry (Argentina).
Ruben Reina, violin (Colombia)
Ana Fau, piano (Argentina)
Latin Symphonic Festival Orchestra & Soloists
Jose Antonio Ceron, conductor (Mexico)
For more information, contact: The Latino Cultural Center or 312-431-1330
 

Sunday | November 5 | 4:00 pm

Solemn Choral Evensong: The Feast of All Saints
Music of Howells (Collegium Regale), Harris and Leighton
Cathedral Choir and Clergy 

Sunday | November 19 | 4:00 pm

Festive Music for Organ and Brass
Requested donation $10
Music of Purcell, Handel Dupré, Strauss and Gigout
Louis Bass, organ
CINCO Brass Ensemble

Saturday | December 2 | 4:00 pm

Bella Voce
"The Stars Shown Both Fair and Bright"
Bella Voce, founded in 1982 as His Majestie's Clerkes, sings Christmas music of joy and wonder, clear night skies and a warm stable. Listen to exquisite settings of hymns to Mary, a jocular story surrounding the Child's birth, the ecstasy of the three kings and carols to calm your frenzied soul.
Andrew Lewis, Artistic Director

Bella Voce tickets will be available at the Cathedral 30 minutes prior to the concert. For advance tickets, please call 312-479-1096 or visit www.bellavoce.org

 

Sunday | December 3 | 4:00 pm

An Advent Service of Lessons and Carols
A service of readings, anthems and carols for the season of Advent
The Rt. Rev. William D. Persell, Bishop of Chicago 
Cathedral Choir and Clergy

Sunday | December 17 | 4:00 pm (doors open at 3:15)

Christmas at the Cathedral: Anonymous 4 in Concert
"American Angels" - Anonymous 4 celebrates the season with a journey to the roots of Anglo-American spiritual vocal music. Their a cappella program features religious ballads, shape-note tunes, and gospel hymns of hope, glory and holiday rejoicing.

Tickets $30 General Seating 

Tickets also available at door (cash and checks only)

Tuesday | December 19 | 7:30 pm

CINCO Brass Ensemble
The Festive Sounds of Brass
Requested donation: $10
Join CINCO and festive holiday voices on favorites such as the Twelve Days of Christmas, Silent Night, We Wish You a Merry Christmas and more. Also featured will be music from the holiday classic The Nutcracker, as well as the rich textures of Gabrielli. Be sure to stay for the finale—a sing-along for all.

 

Sunday | December 24 | 5:00 pm

Christmas Eve Carols for the City
A service of Christmas Readings and Carols
Chicago Salvation Army Band with Bruce J. Barber II, organ

Sunday | December 24 | 7:30/8:00 pm

Christmas Eve Service
7:30 pm - Organ Prelude  / 8:00 pm - Holy Eucharist
Cathedral Choir with Organ 

Sunday | December 24 | 10:30/11:00 pm

Christmas Eve Service
10:30 pm - Choral Prelude
11:00 pm - Festival Holy Eucharist
Cathedral Choir / Soloists / Chamber Orchestra of St. James
Bruce J. Barber II, conductor 

Monday | December 25 | 10:30 am

Christmas Day Service
Holy Eucharist
Cathedral Choir Schola and Clergy

Sunday | January 7 | 4:00 pm

Choral Evensong: The 1st Sunday of Epiphany
Music of Sumsion, Willcocks and Holst
The Cathedral Choir Schola and Clergy

Sunday | January 21 | 4:00 pm

Music for Organ
Requested donation: $10
Works by Bach, Copeland, Matter, Sowerby and Mendelssohn
Jonathan Dimmock, organ      www.jonathandimmock.com
Concert Organist & Recording Artist, San Francisco, California

Sunday | February 4 | 4:00 pm

Choral Evensong: The 5th Sunday of Epiphany
Music of Aston and Hallock
The Cathedral Choir and Clergy
The Choir of St. Michael’s Church, Barrington
Marjorie Johnston, director

Sunday | February 18 | 4:00 pm

Music of Haydn & Mozart
Requested donation: $15
Mozart: Kyrie in D minor, KV. 341
Haydn: Der Sturm, H. XXIVA:8
Haydn: Mass in B-flat “Harmonie Messe,” H. XXII:12
The Classical Orchestra & Pro Arte Singers of Indiana University at Bloomington
Jacobs School of Music - Gywn Richards, dean
John Poole, conductor

Wednesday | February 21

12:10 pm - The Ash Wednesday Liturgy
The Imposition of Ashes and Holy Eucharist
The Cathedral Choir Schola

7:30 pm - The Ash Wednesday Liturgy
The Imposition of Ashes and Holy Eucharist
The Cathedral Choir and Viol da Gamba Consort

Sunday | March 4 | 4:00 pm

Choral Evensong: The 2nd Sunday of Lent
Music of Rose and Phillips
Choral Musicians from Christ Church, Winnetka
Richard Clemmitt, director

Sunday | March 11 | 4:00 pm

All Mozart Program
FREE ADMISSION
Marriage of Figaro Overture
Mass No. 9 ("Missa Brevis") in C Major (Spatzenmesse) K. 220
Symphony No. 40 in g minor
University of Wisconsin-Milwaukee Chamber Orchestra
Margery Deutsch, Cnductor
University of Wisconsin-Milwaukee Concert Chorale
Sharon A. Hansen, Conductor

Sunday | March 18 | 4:00 pm

A Lenten Choral Concert
Requested donation: $15
Elgar: Serenade for Strings
Chebaline: Concertino for Violin and Orchestra
Duruflé: Requiem Mass
Bernard Zinck, violin
David Schrader, organ
The Cathedral Choir & Soloists with The Chamber Orchestra of St. James
Bruce J. Barber II, conductor

Sunday | April 1 | Palm Sunday

10: 30 am - Palm Sunday Service

Blessing of the Palms, Procession and Holy Eucharist. Palm Sunday marks the beginning of Holy Week observances at St. James Cathedral. All are welcome.

4:00 pm - Choral Evensong for Palm Sunday

Music of Victoria, Batten and Tomkins

The Cathedral Choir and Clergy

Thursday | April 5 | 7:30 pm

The Maundy Thursday Liturgy

Pedelavium (foot washing), Holy Eucharist and Procession to the Altar of Repose

Music of Victoria, Palestrina and Byrd

The Rt. Rev. William D. Persell, Bishop of Chicago

The Cathedral Choir and Clergy

Friday | April 6 | 12:10 pm

Good Friday Liturgy

The Congregation is invited to arrive and depart this service as schedules permit. All are welcome.

The Rt. Rev. William D. Persell, Bishop of Chicago

The Cathedral Choir and Clergy

Saturday | April 7 | 8:00 pm

The Great Vigil of Easter

Holy Baptism, Confirmation and Eucharist

This most Festal of Christian Celebrations is open to all. A grand reception is offered following the Liturgy in celebration of the Resurrection.

The Rt. Rev. William D. Persell, Bishop of Chicago

The Cathedral Choir and Clergy

Easter Sunday | April 8 | 9:00 & 11:00 am

The Feast of the Resurrection

Music of Phillips, Handel and Duruflé

The Rt. Rev. William D. Persell, Bishop of Chicago

The Cathedral Choir and Brass Ensemble

Sunday | April 15 | 4:00 pm

Bella Voce
"Separated at Birth?"
Two of England's leading composers, Henry Purcell and Benjamin Britten, get the star trteatment from Belle Voce. The entire program is devoted to these two astonishing geniuses, men who, if alive at the same time, would have been chums.
Andrew Lewis, Artistic Director

Bella Voce tickets will be available at the Cathedral 30 minutes prior to the concert. For advance tickets, please call 312-479-1096 or visit www.bellavoce.org

 

Sunday | May 6 | 4:00 pm

Choral Evensong: The 5th Sunday of Easter

Music of Smith, Howells and Batten

The Chicago Boy Choir

James Smith, director

Tuesday | May 29 | 7:30 pm

CINCO Brass Ensemble
American Music: New and Old
Requested donation: $10
CINCO celebrates the 400-year musical spectrum in American brass music. The program will include well-known patriotic tunes, as well as modern works written for the brass quintet.

Sunday | June 3 | 4:00 pm

Choral Evensong: Trinity Sunday

Celebration of New Minsitry for
The Very Rev. Joy E. Rogers, D.Min., Provost

Music of Herbert Howells, Paul Thompson

The Rt. Rev. William D. Persell, Bishop of Chicago
The Rev. Peter Siwek, Vicar
Bruce J. Barber II, Director of Cathedral Music
The Cathedral Choir
The Choir of Christ Church Cranbrook 

Tuesday | June 5 | 5:45 pm

Rush Hour Concerts at St. James Cathedral 
7th Season
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June through August 

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