Weekly rehearsals begin Monday, September 14th:

Adult Choir: Mondays, 7:30 p.m. to 9 p.m. in the Choir Room.  On the first Monday of the month, we conclude choir rehersal with a sung Compline service in Hallam Chapel (all are invited!)

We are always looking to add new singers—it’s an important part of our worship. For additional information about joining the choir, e-mail Andrew Howell at a.howell1@cox.net.

September 20, 2009

Expectans, Expectavi – C. Wood

Lamb of God – F. M. Christiansen

September 27, 2009

Call to Remembrance – R. Farrant

Blest are the pure in heart – W. Davies

October 4, 2009

Ubi Caritas – M. Durufle

Psalm

October 11, 2009

Lord, let me know mine end – M. Greene

Lead me, Lord – S.S. Wesley

October 18, 2009

I will lift up mine eyes – L. Sowerby

An anthem for communion – G. Martin

October 25, 2009

Hide not Thou Thy face – R. Farrant

Almighty and everlasting God – O. Gibbons

November 1, 2009

O quam gloriosum – T.L. Victoria

And I saw a new heaven – E. Bainton

Psalm

November 8, 2009

Give alms of thy goods – C. Tye

My shepherd will supply my need – V. Thomson

November 15, 2009

Lord, for Thy tender mercy’s sake – R. Farrant

My eyes for beauty pine – H. Howells

November 22, 2009

Hosanna to the Son of David – O. Gibbons

A Hymn for St. Cecilia – H. Howells

November 29, 2009 (Advent I)

Advent Carol – P. Niedmann

A tender shoot – O. Goldschmidt

December 6, 2009 (Advent II)

Sicut Cervus – G.P. Palestrina

People look east – Besancon Carol

Psalm

December 13, 2009 (Advent III)

Rejoice in the Lord alway – Anonymous

Jesus Christ the apple tree – E. Poston

December 20, 2009 (Advent IV)

There is no rose – J. Joubert

Bogoroditsye Dyevo – S. Rachmaninov

December 24, 2009

Carols before service

A babe is born – W. Mathias

Lux Aurumque – E. Whitacre

December 25, 2009

No Choir – Favorite Christmas Carols with Organ

Avery Ensemble Concerts

Wednesday, October 14, 2009; 7:30 p.m.

Wednesday, January 13, 2010; 7:30 p.m.

Anglican Singers in Concert

Sunday, November 8, 2009; 3:00 p.m.

Eastern CT Children’s Choir Concerts

Friday, December 4, 2009; 7:00 p.m.

Friday, June 4, 2010; 7:00 p.m.

Anglican Singers Evensongs

(See article below)

Lenten Organ Recitals

(Wednesdays at 7:00; After Fish Dinners)

February 24, March 10, and March 24

Silent Movie Night

Sunday, March 21, 2010; 7:00 p.m.

St. James Festival Choir Concert

Sunday, May 2, 2010; 3:00 p.m.

2009-2010 Anglican Singers Evensongs

at St. James (Sundays at 5:00 p.m.)

December 13, 2009 (Lessons and Carols)

January 31, 2010 (Epiphany)

February 28, 2010 (Lent)

May 23, 2010 (Easter)

St. James is blessed to host The Anglican Singers, an independently organized choir-in-residence who are dedicated to the English choral tradition.  Members of this auditioned 30 member group are directed by Simon Holt with organist Andrew Howell.  Click on the link above to learn more about this talented organization.

St. James Episcopal Church has a long-established tradition for musical excellence. The organ, an Ernest M. Skinner, Opus 220 built in 1914, is one of the finest instruments in New England, and was donated to the Parish by local philanthropist and railroad magnate, Morton Plant in memory of his wife. The inscription on the memorial plaque designed by Gorham Company-New York reads “To the Praise and Glory of God and in the loving memory of Nellie Capron Plant”. Opus 220 has 43 ranks of pipes with four divisions and pedal, and contains 2680 pipes. Major tonal changes were done by the Möller Company in 1952.

The organ was reconditioned in 2002 by the Foley-Baker Organ Company. This work involved removal of the entire instrument for shop restoration including every valve, pouch, bellows and pneumatic device. All the pipes were removed, washed and regulated. The organ's original mechanical systems were replaced with state-of-the-art electronic switching that includes recall and playback of performances precisely as originally played by the organist.