St. Paul s Music. Program Guide Harriet Beecher Stowe St. Francis of Assisi Benjamin Britten Fanny Van Alstyne Crosby Three Choir Festival

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1 Program Guide Choral Evensongs Harriet Beecher Stowe St. Francis of Assisi Benjamin Britten Fanny Van Alstyne Crosby Three Choir Festival St. Paul s Music St. Paul s Choir Festival Worship Choral Masterworks Maurice Duruflé Lessons & Carols Seasons of Christmas Epiphany & Lent Indianapolis Pro Musica a cappella & with full brass ensemble Organ Concerts Art of Improvisation Christopher Houlihan Andrew Kotylo Indianapolis Baroque Orchestra Vivaldi Concertos Bach, Mass in B Minor Spire Chamber Ensemble

2 St. Paul s Music Program Guide September 8, Sunday at 4:00 p.m. Choral Evensong celebrating Harriet Beecher Stowe Join us as we pray for those striving for justice and peace in the world in remembering writer and prophetic witness H. B. Stowe ( ). October 13, Sunday at 4:00 p.m. Choral Evensong celebrating Francis of Assisi, Friar St. Francis of Assisi (1226), the patron saint of animals and all living creatures, is a saint who took the gospel literally and became a devout brother of the poor and a champion for all creation. October 18, Friday at 7:30 p.m. Christopher Houlihan, Organist Co-sponsored with the American Guild of Organists, Indy Chapter Young American organist Christopher Houlihan is one of the brightest stars in the new generation of American organists. His Vierne2012 tour attracted international attention for performing the six organ symphonies of Louis Vierne in marathon concerts in six major North American cities. Advance discount tickets online: indyago.org Tickets at door: Adults $15, Students $10 October 20, Sunday at 7:30 p.m. Bach and the Italians Indianapolis Baroque Orchestra, Barthold Kuijken, IBO Artistic Director IBO performs a banquet of 18th century concertos. Director Barthold Kuijken, 2013 recipient of the National Flute Association s Lifetime Achievement Award, charms with Antonio Vivaldi s Flute Concerto in D, Il Gardellino. St. Paul s Choir School

3 November 10, Sunday at 4:00 p.m. Choral Evensong celebrating Benjamin Britten St. Paul s Choir sings music to celebrate the 100th anniversary of the birth of this English composer, conductor and pianist. Britten ( ) was a central figure of 20th-century British classical music, with a range of works including opera and other vocal music, orchestral and chamber pieces. Advent Festival December 8, Sunday at 4:00 p.m. Indianapolis Pro Musica performs a capella choral music through the ages and majestic hymns accompanied by a full brass ensemble. December 21, Saturday at 1:00 p.m. St. Paul s Choir School Recital Choir School students perform classical and seasonal selections on their instruments. Festival of Lessons & Carols December 24, Christmas Eve Tuesday at 5:00 p.m. St. Paul s Choir sings this beautiful service based on the medieval vigil. Lessons tell the story of Christ s birth, while carols and anthems resound the message of Christmas. An organ prelude featuring Brad Hughley begins at 4:30 p.m. Festival Choral Eucharist St. Paul s Choir celebrates the Feast of the Nativity with brass and organ. A prelude with carols for choir and the congregation begins at 10:20 p.m. Tuesday at 11:00 p.m. is open to all youth age 8+. Instrumental scholarships provided. Visit indychoirschool.org.

4 St. Paul s Choir is a unique intergenerational choral program in Indianapolis. Adult and youth auditions held year-round. Visit stpaulsindy.org. January 12, Sunday at 4:00 p.m. Epiphany Lessons & Carols St. Paul s Choir sings a reflective candlelit service of scripture and song. Epiphany celebrates the appearance of God s glory in the world through the birth of Jesus. February 9, Sunday at 4:00 p.m. Choral Evensong celebrating Frances Jane Van Alstyne Crosby St. Paul s Choir sings music honoring Saint and hymnwriter Fanny Van Alstyne Crosby (1915). February 28, Friday at 7:30 p.m. The Art of Improvisation Featuring young artists from the Jacobs School of Music of Indiana University Bach, Handel, Mozart, Beethoven, Chopin, Liszt, and many other famous musicians were known especially for their improvisational skills. Students of celebrated IU Professor Bruce Neswick, will improvise on given themes. March 2, Sunday at 7:30 p.m. J.S. Bach: Mass in B Minor Indianapolis Baroque Orchestra with the Spire Chamber Ensemble IBO Director Barthold Kuijken leads this exciting collaborative project. The Spire Chamber Ensemble brings together talented choral artists from around the United States and Canada for a specific concert. Limited seating, advance tickets encouraged. Admission: Adults $20, Seniors $15, Students $10. Advance tickets: stpaulsindy.org/tickets

5 Listen to past live performances and subscribe to receive notices of upcoming events at stpaulsindy.org. March 14, Friday at 7:30 p.m. Andrew Kotylo, Organist Co-sponsored with the American Guild of Organists, Indy Chapter Kotylo s musicality and eclectic repertoire from transcriptions to Bach earned him time on NPR s Pipedreams and top prizes in competitions, including the AGO National Young Artists Competition, the Arthur Poister Competition and the San Marino Competition. Advance discount tickets: indyago.org. Admission: Adults $15, Students $10 March 16, Sunday at 4:00 p.m. Choral Masterworks of Maurice Duruflé St. Paul s Choir with Orchestra April 13, Sunday at 4:00 p.m. The Passion of Christ Indianapolis Pro Musica sings this poignant Lenten service. The liturgy is presented with readings from the Passion Gospels, traditional Lenten carols, hymns and anthems. Festival Holy Eucharist April 20, Easter Day Sunday at 9:00 & 11:15 a.m. St. Paul s Choir sings festive music to celebrate the Feast of the Resurrection. Hymns and anthems will be accompanied by organ, brass and timpani. May 4, Sunday at 4:00 p.m. Three Choir Festival at Christ Church Cathedral on Monument Circle The Choirs of Christ Church Cathedral, Trinity Episcopal Church and St. Paul s join together in this momentous occasion. Over 130 singers will join their voices celebrating our Anglican tradition of great choral music. You will not want to miss this grand choral affair!

6 Corporate advertising is available in our programs. Visit stpaulsindy.org. May 21, Wednesday at 7:00 p.m. St. Paul s Choir School Recital Let your spirit be lifted by the music of young musicians! Choir School youth perform an instrumental recital demonstrating their creative talents. July 9, Wednesday at 7:30 p.m. Nathan Laube, Organist Co-sponsored with the American Guild of Organists, Indy Chapter Laube has quickly earned a place among the organ world s elite performers. His creative programming of repertoire spans five centuries, including his own virtuoso transcriptions of orchestral works. In fall 2013 he joined the Eastman School of Music in Rochester, New York as Assistant Professor of Organ. The Rev. John Denson, Jr., D.Min. Rector Frank W. Boles Organist & Director of Music Brad Hughley Associate Organist & Choir Director St. Paul s Episcopal Church 6050 North Meridian Street l Indianapolis l stpaulsindy.org