Close your day with prayer at Evensong, a longstanding liturgy of the Anglican Church, where the Evensong congregation is invited to listen, meditate, and simply enjoy the music and words. This spring, we mark the anniversaries of the deaths of three prominent composers by singing their music: Feb. 1, Samuel S. Wesley (150 yrs); March … Continue reading "Evensong"
Memphis Men's Chorale celebrates 20 years of singing with a concert at Calvary, its place of origin. Memphis ChoralArts presents “Brothers Sing On!” a concert celebrating the 20th anniversary of the Memphis Men’s Chorale on Tuesday, March 3rd at 7:00 p.m. It will be held at the group's original location, Calvary Episcopal Church, 102 North … Continue reading "Memphis Men’s Chorale Concert"
The Boys and Girls Choir, composed of students with unchanged voices in grades three and up, sings semi-monthly at the 10:30 a.m. worship service. Using the Voice for Life curriculum established by the Royal School of Church Music (RSCM), Organist-Choirmaster Kristin Lensch promotes a complete and quality approach to children’s music ministry that is as … Continue reading "Boys & Girls Choir"
Director and Music Educator Mary Jackson leads a rehearsal for Calvary’s youngest voices in Kindergarten through Second Grade. They sing periodically at the 10:30 a.m. worship service and at special services. Using a variety of activities, the choristers learn to use their voices through hymns and other sacred songs. The choir rehearses on Wednesday evenings … Continue reading "St. Cecilia Choir"
Calvary’s liturgical five-octave handbell choir, the Calvary Ringers, rehearses weekly on Wednesday evenings from 6:15 to 7 p.m. New members are always welcome, and the ability to read music is not required. Calvary Ringers is directed by Joseph Powell.
Both professional singers and auditioned volunteers make up Calvary’s primary group of choristers: the Calvary Choir. The choir sings each week at the 10:30 a.m. worship service, monthly Evensong, and offers special liturgical services and concerts during the year. While strongly rooted in the music of the Anglican Church, their repertoire spans centuries and global … Continue reading "Calvary Choir"
American Choral Directors Association Regional Convention Worship Service Friday, March 6, 1:45 p.m. and again at 3:15 p.m. You are invited to attend a worship service, scheduled as part of the American Choral Directors Association Regional Convention, “Longing for Light.” In a world filled with uncertainty, we long for light to guide us. In this … Continue reading "American Choral Directors Association Regional Convention Worship Service"
The Boys and Girls Choir, composed of students with unchanged voices in grades three and up, sings semi-monthly at the 10:30 a.m. worship service. Using the Voice for Life curriculum established by the Royal School of Church Music (RSCM), Organist-Choirmaster Kristin Lensch promotes a complete and quality approach to children’s music ministry that is as … Continue reading "Boys & Girls Choir"
Director and Music Educator Mary Jackson leads a rehearsal for Calvary’s youngest voices in Kindergarten through Second Grade. They sing periodically at the 10:30 a.m. worship service and at special services. Using a variety of activities, the choristers learn to use their voices through hymns and other sacred songs. The choir rehearses on Wednesday evenings … Continue reading "St. Cecilia Choir"
Calvary’s liturgical five-octave handbell choir, the Calvary Ringers, rehearses weekly on Wednesday evenings from 6:15 to 7 p.m. New members are always welcome, and the ability to read music is not required. Calvary Ringers is directed by Joseph Powell.