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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 Wof-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 June 15. 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 2007-08 season is designed to highlight the splendid new Di Gennaro-Hart pipe organ at The Church of the Redeemer. We invite you to join us as we celebrate this important musical milestone in the life of the parish and wider community.
Click here to view the 2007-2008 music brochure (pdf).
2007-08 Season At-a-glance
Friday, 19 October 2007, at 8.00 pm
Dr. John Walker, organ
Saturday, 20 October 2007, at 1.00 pm
Lecture/Discussion:
The Genesis of the Redeemer Organ
The Role of the Organ in Worship
Yvonne Caruthers, moderator
Saturday, 20 October 2007, at 8.00 pm
Dr. John Walker, organ
Sunday, 21 October 2007, at 10.30
Festal Eucharist & Blessing of the Organ
Organ voluntaries performed by Nathan Laube and John Walker
John Amner: Come let's rejoice
Paul Bouman: I lift my eyes to the hills
C.H.H. Parry: I was glad when they said unto me
Charles Wood: Expectans, expectavi
Sunday, 21 October 2007, at 5.00 pm
Nathan Laube, organ
Requiem Eucharist for the Feasts of All Saints' and All Souls' (Fauré Requiem)
Friday, 2 November 2007, at 7.30 pm (at The Church of the Redeemer)
Sunday, 4 November 2007, at 5.00 pm (at St. Mary's Church, Arlington, VA)
Diocese of Washington Chorister Festival Evensong
Sunday, 18 November 2007, at 4.00 pm
A Service of Lessons & Carols for Advent
Sunday, 2 December 2007, at 5.00 pm
Festal Eucharist for Christmas Eve
Monday, 24 December 2007, at 10.30 pm
(Choral Prelude at 10.00 pm)
Organ Recital: Dr. Martin Neary, organ
Sunday, 13 January 2008, at 5.00 pm
Choral Evensong & Organ Recital: Henry Lowe, organ
Sunday, 10 February 2008, at 5.00 pm
Cellist Yvonne Caruthers in Concert
Sunday, 9 March 2008, at 5.00 pm
Choral Eucharist for Maundy Thursday
Thursday, 20 March 2008, at 7.30 pm
The Great Vigil of Easter
Saturday, 22 March 2008, at 8.30 pm
Festal Eucharist for Easter Sunday
Sunday, 23 March 2008, at 10.30 am
The Crypt Choir of the King's School, Canterbury, England:
A concert to benefit the Bishop John T. Walker School for Boys
Wednesday, 26 March, at 8.00 pm
Inscape Chamber Orchestra
Sunday, 13 April 2008, at 5.00 pm
Pipes, Pedals, and Pizza:
An introduction to the organ for young people
Saturday, 19 April 2008, at 11.00 am
Inscape Chamber Orchestra
Sunday, 18 May 2008, 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 2007-2008 Season. Under the direction of Mr. Richard Scerbo, Inscape will perform on the Music at Redeemer Series in April and May. 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.
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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