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Music is one of the fundamental mysteries of
Creation and of human experience. It is by nature and by divine command a
central feature of Christian worship. When the members of a local congregation
lift their voices in praise, petition, and penitence, they join with the whole
Church-past, present, and future; in Heaven and on Earth-as well as with
Creation and choirs of angels. Our song is first and foremost directed to our
triune God-Father, Son, and Holy Ghost-whose love and power have made us and
whose grace and mercy have redeemed us and make us new.
Our parish's musical practices are informed by this majestic vision of the place
of music in life and worship. Each Sunday's hymns are selected to complement the
readings and prayers designated for that week in the Church's year. Along with
our organist, Barbara Chapdelaine, our choir is committed to offering music to
accompany each service and highlight the themes presented by Bible and
Prayerbook. The choir's anthems and motets (most of which are sung a cappella)
are selected from a five hundred-year-long choral legacy with a strong emphasis
on music from the Renaissance, especially the English choral composers of the
late sixteenth and early seventeenth centuries. Our parish music director, Ken
Myers, is committed to promoting musical literacy for the entire congregation,
for both the benefit of their worship practices and the enrichment of life
between Sundays.
Our music ministry website at
www.allsaintsmusic includes more information about the music we sing
(and why), about teaching children to appreciate the Church's musical legacy,
and about resources for adult music education.
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