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Music
Sing to the LORD, all the whole earth.
Sing to the LORD and bless his Name;
Proclaim the good news of his salvation from day to day.
-Psalm 96:1-2 (BCP)
The Adult Choir, a volunteer ensemble augmented by professional singers from the Washington, D.C. area, provides musical leadership for the 10:30 a.m. Holy Eucharist each Sunday (Homecoming Sunday through Trinity Sunday) and for special liturgies throughout the year. With a focus on the music of the English cathedral tradition, the repertoire of the Adult Choir spans many centuries. In addition to leading the singing of congregational hymns and service music, the Adult Choir sings a plainsong setting of the appointed psalm, an offertory anthem, and an anthem at the communion each Sunday. Rehearsal is held on Thursday evening, 7:30 - 9:30 p.m. Sunday morning warm-up begins at 9:15 a.m. Membership in the Adult Choir is open to all parishioners and members of the wider community. No previous choral experience is necessary.
The members of the Adult Choir are:
Sopranos
Cathy McInturff Ayers
Jo Barclay-Beard
Jo Campa
Cynthia Jaworski
Nicola Neary
Patricia Snowden
Altos
Ini Beckman
Chrissy de Fontenay
Gabrielle Herderschee-Hunter
Jessica Huey
Julia Rogers
Nancy Trick
Tenors
John Barnes
Brian Beard
Alice Despard
John Nelson
Howard Wolf-Rodda
Basses
Andrew Berry
Allen Burns
Steve France
Tom McNaugher
Click here for the Winter/Spring 2008 Adult Choir Schedule (pdf).
Click here for the Winter/Spring 2008 Liturgical Music Schedule (pdf).
The Youth Choir joins the Adult Choir in providing musical leadership for the 10:30 a.m. Holy Eucharist each Sunday (Homecoming Sunday through Trinity Sunday) and for special liturgies throughout the year. Although there is no minimum age requirement for membership in the Youth Choir, all choristers must be able to read. At present, choristers range from six to eighteen years of age. During rehearsal, choristers do more than just sing. Instead, emphasis is placed upon the total musical education of each child/youth through the teaching of vocal production, basic music theory, and sight reading. In addition, choristers are instructed in liturgical practice and music history as it applies to the repertoire at hand. For special services, members of the Youth Choir are often chosen to serve in other liturgical capacities (i.e. crucifer, torchbearer, and acolyte). Rehearsal takes place on Wednesday afternoon, 4:00 - 5:30 p.m. Sunday morning warm-up begins at 9:45 a.m. Children and Youth who are not members of the parish are most welcome in the Youth Choir.
The members of the Youth Choir are:
Gwen Chandler
Caroline Gibson
K.C. Herbert
Aidan Herderschee
Jessica Huey, Head Chorister
Michelle Huey
Timmy Mealey
Wesley Price
Emma Rackstraw
Rebecca Riggs
Caroline Sherrard
Veronica Sherrard
Katie Wolf-Rodda
Click here for the Winter/Spring 2008 Youth Choir Schedule (pdf).
Click here for the Winter/Spring 2008 Liturgical Music Schedule (pdf).
A service of prayer and meditation in the style of Taizé is held on the first Monday evening of each month (7.30 pm), and every Monday evening during the season of Lent (7.30 pm). The Taizé Ensemble provides musical accompaniment for the sung portions of this contemplative service. Rehearsal is held monthly. The music of Taizé is accessible to individuals of all levels of musical ability. Additional singers and instrumentalists are always welcome!
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Intergenerational Summer Choir
The Intergenerational Summer Choir provides musical leadership for the 10:30 a.m. Holy Eucharist each Sunday during the summer months. In addition to singing hymns and service music, the Intergenerational Summer Choir occasionally offers a simple anthem at the offertory. Rehearsal takes place on Sunday morning at 9:30 a.m. Families are especially welcome!
Each summer, Redeemer is pleased to offer a music camp for 25 children and youth from the parish, local community, and beyond. Using portions of the Orff and Dalcroze methods, two professional music educators, assisted by Director of Music Tom Smith, offer instruction in rhythm, theory, vocal production, and improvisation. Volunteers from the parish organize games, outdoor recreation, and arts and crafts. Lunch is provided daily. Full scholarships are made available to children and youth living in transitional housing in Washington , D.C. This week of musical learning and fun culminates in a unique performance for family, friends, and parishioners.
Summer Music Camp 2008 will take place Monday, August 4 - Friday, August 8, 10:00 a.m. - 2:30 p.m. daily. The camp is designed for children and youth ages 7-15. Deadline for registration is July 18. Click here to download registration materials (pdf).
Click here to view Washington Window's coverage of Summer Music Camp (see pages 10-1 of the pdf).
Begun in the fall of 2005, Music at Redeemer is an exciting series of choral services and concerts held in the stunning acoustic of Redeemer's sanctuary. The series is one of the key outreach components of Redeemer's growing music program. For centuries, the church has played an important role in the cultivation and promotion of artistic endeavors. That tradition continues here.
The 2008-09 Music at Redeemer Series brochure will be released in mid-September.
Click here to view the 2007-2008 music brochure (pdf).
2007-08 Season At-a-glance
Parish Hymn-a-thon
Saturday, 4 October 2008, 10:00 a.m.
Organ Recital: Robert Munns (UK)
Sunday, 26 October 2008, at 5.00 pm
Requiem Mass for the Feasts of All Saints and All Souls (Fauré Requiem)
Saturday, 1 November 2008, at 5.00 pm (at The Church of the Redeemer)
Sunday, 2 November 2008, at 5.00 pm (at St. Mary's Church, Arlington, VA)
A Service of Lessons & Carols for Advent
Sunday, 30 November 2008, at 5.00 pm
Festal Eucharist of the Nativity
Wednesday, 24 December 2008, at 10.30 pm
(Prelude at 10.00 pm)
Organ Recital: Nathan Laube
Sunday, 18 January 2009, at 5.00 pm
Choral Eucharist: Messe modale en septuor by Jehan Alain
Sunday, 8 February 2009, at 10:30 am
Inscape Chamber Orchestra
Sunday, 15 February 2009, at 5.00 pm
Choral Evensong & Organ Recital: Thomas Smith
Sunday, 1 March 2009, at 5.00 pm
Choral Eucharist for Maundy Thursday
Thursday, 9 April 2009, at 7.30 pm
The Great Vigil of Easter
Saturday, 11 April 2009, at 8.30 pm
Festal Eucharist of the Resurrection
Sunday, 12 April 2009, at 10.30 am
Inscape Chamber Orchestra
Sunday, 26 April 2009, at 5.00 pm
Cellist Yvonne Caruthers performs with colleagues from
the National Symphony Orchestra
Sunday, 17 May 2009, at 5.00 pm
Inscape, one of the Washington area's newest, most innovative chamber orchestras, will once again serve as Ensemble-in-residence at The Church of the Redeemer during the 2008-2009 season. Under the direction of Mr. Richard Scerbo, Inscape will perform on the Music at Redeemer Series in February and April. In addition, members of Inscape will, from time to time, join the choirs in providing music for worship on Sunday mornings and for special services during the year. For more information about Inscape, please contact Evan Solomon, Executive Director, at solomonevan@gmail.com.
Di Gennaro-Hart Pipe Organ
In January 2006, while in the midst of a successful Capital Campaign, The Church of the Redeemer entered into contract with The Di Gennaro-Hart Organ Company of McLean, Virginia, for a new two manual, 28-rank pipe organ. The organ was installed in the sanctuary during summer 2007. It was dedicated in a series of three performances by concert organists John Walker and Nathan Laube, 19-21 October 2007.
Click here for organ specifications (pdf).
For more information on these and other musical offerings at The Church of the Redeemer, please contact Thomas Smith, Director of Music, at 301-229-3770, ext. 16, or by e-mail at music.redeemer@verizon.net.
-Collect for Musicians and Artists
The Book of Common Prayer, p. 819
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