Cathedral Music 2026-2027
In addition to their primary role supporting Sunday morning worship at St. James Cathedral, the choir, choristers, and organists present Evensongs, special choral services, and concerts throughout the year. These special events are always free and open to the public and are the perfect opportunity to appreciate great sacred music in our beautiful space.
O Sing Unto the Lord a New Song
Friday, September 25 at 7:30 p.m. The Cathedral Choir presents the season's inaugural concert with Conductor in Residence, Dr. Andrew Megill.
Choral Evensong with Blessing of the Animals
Sunday, October 4 at 4 p.m. Choral Evensong with Blessing of the Animals
All Souls Requiem
Sunday, November 1 at 4 p.m. Featuring the Howell's Requiem sung by the Cathedral Choir in observance of All Souls Day
Advent Lessons and Carols
Sunday, November 29 at 4 p.m. A Procession with Lessons and Carols on Advent Sunday
Choral Evensong for Advent
Sunday, December 7 at 4 p.m. Choral Evensong for Advent with music from Tudor England
Carols and Cocoa
Sunday December 13 at1:30 p.m. A fun, family-friendly Christmas carol sing-along at the Murphy Auditorium of the Driehaus Museum
Nine Lessons and Carols
Sunday, December 20 at 7:30 p.m. A Festival of Nine Lessons and Carols, sung by the St. James Cathedral Choir and Choristers
Choral Evensong for Christmas
Thursday, December 24 at 7 p.m. and 10 p.m. Choral Evensong for the Christmas Eve sung by the Cathedral Choir and Choristers
Choral Evensong for Candlemas
Sunday, February 7 at 4 p.m. Choral Evensong for Candlemas with candlelit procession featuring Elgar's Light of the World.
Choral Evensong in the Season of Lent
Sunday, March 7 at 4 p.m. Enter the reflective spirit of Lent with Choral Evensong featuring works by Gibbons Tallis and Bach for prayer and peaceful renewal
Stainer’s Crucifixion
Friday, March 19 at 7:30 p.m. Experience a sacred Passiontide concert as the Cathedral Choir performs Stainer's English masterpiece featuring dramatic solos and congregational singing on Holy Week themes
Bach: Passiontide Music for Organ
Palm Sunday, March 21 at 4 p.m. Celebrate Palm Sunday and Bach's birthday with a devotional organ concert featuring profound passion chorales highlighting the Gospel through timeless music
The Seven Last Words
Cathedral Choristers guide a devotional featuring poetry Pergolesi Stabat mater with string quartet and organ on Christs final moments
Choral Evensong with choir of St. John the Evangelist, St. Paul, MN
Sunday, April 4 at 4 p.m. Choral Evensong Sung by the choir of St. John the Evangelist, St. Paul, MN