2009/2010 Season
May 2010
| Sunday night, May 23 is our final Night Song of the season, so please come join us for one last evening! Note that Night Song will tentatively resume on October 31, 2010, All Saints Sunday. |
April 2010
| NightSong was in such high gear in April that we had no time to update the web site! But needless to say, every Sunday we had our hour of serenity. |
March 2010
| Sunday, March 7th, 7 PM | |
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| Choir: | Quartet of Men |
| Service: | Adapted by Daryl Bichel from plainchant hymns |
| Motets: |
Adoramus te, Christe by G.P. da Palestrina Purge me, O Lord, from all my sin by Thomas Tallis Ave Regina coelorum by Francesco Soriano |
| Psalm: | Psalm 4. Cum invocarem, Tone IV.1 |
| Hymn: | Audi, benigne Conditor |
| Kyrie: | from Missa Aeterna Christi munera by G.P. da Palestrina |
| Jazz: | Ben Schwendener, piano, with Bhob Rainey, saxophone |
| Sunday, March 14th, 7 PM | |
| Choir: | Large Ensemble of Men and Women |
| Service: | Adapted by Daryl Bichel from Lenten plainchant hymns |
| Motets: |
Salvator mundi by Thomas Tallis Call to remembrance by Richard Farrant Ave verum corpus by William Byrd |
| Psalm: | Psalm 91. Qui habitat, Tone 8 |
| Hymn: | Ex more docti mystico, plainsong, Mode 2 |
| Kyrie: | from Mass for Four Voices by William Byrd |
| Jazz: | Ben Schwendener, piano, with Neil Leonard, saxophone and bass clarinet |
| Sunday, March 21st, 7 PM | |
| Choir: | Small Ensemble of Men and Women |
| Service: | Lydian Setting by Daryl Bichel |
| Motets: |
O vos omnes by Carlo Gesualdo Ne irascaris Domine by William Byrd Ave Regina caelorum by Peter Phillips |
| Psalm: | Psalm 4. Cum invocarem, Tone 8 |
| Hymn: | Audi, benigne Conditor |
| Kyrie: | from Missa Sine Nomine a 6 by G.P. da Palestrina |
| Jazz: | Josh Rosen, piano |
| Sunday, March 28th, 7 PM | |
| Choir: | Ensemble of Men directed by James Busby |
| Service: | Tritone Setting by Daryl Bichel |
| Motets: | TBD |
| Psalm: | Psalm 131 |
| Hymn: | TBD |
| Kyrie: | TBD |
| Jazz: | Ben Schwendener, piano, with Neil Leonard, saxophone and bass clarinet |
February 2010
| Sunday, February 7th, 7 PM | |
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| Choir: | Mixed Quartet |
| Service: | Adapted by Daryl Bichel from plainchant hymns |
| Motets: |
O Almighty God by George Barcrofte Ave Regina coelorum by William Byrd |
| Psalm: | Psalm 4. Cum invocarem, Tone IV.1 |
| Hymn: | |
| Kyrie: | from Missa Aeterna Christi munera by G.P. da Palestrina |
| Jazz: | Ben Schwendener, piano, with Neil Leonard, saxophone and bass clarinet |
| Saturday, February 13th, 5-9 PM | |
| Special Event: | It's a birthday open house and fundraiser celebrating a half century of life and music! Come help Ken Brooks, Minister of Music at St. John's for the past four years, usher in the start of his new decade while raising much needed funds for NightSong, JP Concerts, and Music at St. John's. See full invitation. |
| Sunday, February 14th, 7 PM | |
| Choir: | Large Ensemble of Men and Women |
| Service: | Adapted by Daryl Bichel from Lenten plainchant hymns |
| Motets: |
Almighty God, who hast me brought by Thomas Ford Ave Regina coelorum by Francisco Geurrero |
| Psalm: | Psalm 91. Qui habitat, Tone 8 |
| Hymn: | |
| Kyrie: | from Mass for Four Voices by William Byrd |
| Jazz: | Ben Schwendener, piano, with Neil Leonard, saxophone and bass clarinet |
| Sunday, February 21st, 7 PM | |
| Choir: | Small Ensemble of Men and Women |
| Service: | Lydian Setting by Daryl Bichel |
| Motets: |
Super flumina Babylonis by G.P. da Palestrina Call to remembrance by Richard Farrant Ave Regina coelorum by William Byrd |
| Psalm: | Psalm 4. Cum invocarem, Tone 8 |
| Hymn: | |
| Kyrie: | from Missa Sine Nomine by G.P. da Palestrina |
| Jazz: | Ben Schwendener, piano, with Neil Leonard, saxophone and bass clarinet |
| Sunday, February 28th, 7 PM | |
| Choir: | Ensemble of Men directed by Scott Metcalfe |
| Service: | Tritone Setting by Daryl Bichel |
| Motets: |
Clamabat autem mulier by Francisco Guerrero O domina sanctissima by Francisco de Penalosa |
| Psalm: | Psalm 131 |
| Hymn: | Audi, benigne Conditor |
| Kyrie: | Kyrie de la misa Aspice Domine by Cristobal de Morales |
| Jazz: | Ben Schwendener, piano |
January 2010
| Sunday, January 3rd, 7 PM | |
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| Choir: | Quartet of Men |
| Service: | Adapted by Daryl Bichel from plainchant hymns |
| Motets: |
Puer natus est nobis by William Byrd Remember, O Thou Man by Thomas Ravenscroft O Magnum misterium - Beata virgo by William Byrd |
| Psalm: | Psalm 4. Cum invocarem, Tone IV.1 |
| Hymn: | O Jesulein Sweet by J.S. Bach |
| Jazz: | Ben Schwendener, piano, with Neil Leonard, saxophone and bass clarinet |
| Sunday, January 10th, 7 PM | |
| Choir: | Large Ensemble of Men and Women |
| Service: | Adapted by Daryl Bichel from Lenten plainchant hymns |
| Motets: |
Magi videntes stellam by J. Clemens non Papa Almighty God, Who Hast Me Brought by Thomas Ford O admirabile commertium by William Byrd |
| Psalm: | Psalm 91. Qui habitat, Tone 8 |
| Hymn: | Conditor alme siderum, plainsong, Mode 4 |
| Kyrie: | from Mass for Four Voices by William Byrd |
| Jazz: | Ben Schwendener, piano |
| Sunday, January 17th, 7 PM | |
| Choir: | Small Ensemble of Men and Women |
| Service: | by Daryl Bichel |
| Motets: |
Tribus miraculis by Luca Marenzio Lord, For Thy Tender Mercy's Sake by Richard Farrant Alma Redemptoris mater by Francisco Guerrero |
| Psalm: | Psalm 4 |
| Hymn: | Hostis Herodes impie, verses 2 and 4 set by Tomas Luis de Victoria |
| Jazz: | Ben Schwendener, piano |
| Sunday, January 24th, 7 PM | |
| Choir: | Men, directed by Scott Metcalfe |
| Service: | Tritone Setting by Daryl Bichel |
| Motets: |
Magi viderunt stellam by Tomas Luis de Victoria Purge Me, O Lord, From All My Sin by Thomas Tallis Senex puerum portabat by Tomas Luis de Victoria |
| Psalm: | Psalm 133 |
| Hymn: | Lucis Creator optime, plainsong, Mode 8 |
| Kyrie: | from Mass for Four Voices by William Byrd |
| Prelude: | Daryl Bichel, Organist |
| Sunday, January 31st, 7 PM | |
| Choir: | Mixed Quintet |
| Service: | by Daryl Bichel |
| Motets: |
Lumen ad revelationem gentium by William Byrd Almighty God, the Fountain of All Wisdom by Thomas Tomkins Alma Redemptoris Mater by Tomas Luis de Victoria |
| Psalm: | Psalm 4 |
| Hymn: | Christe qui lux es et dies, verses 2, 4, and 6 set by Robert White |
| Kyrie: | from Missa Tertia (O Magnum mysterium) by Giovanni Pierluigi da Palestrina |
| Jazz: | Ben Schwendener, piano, with Neil Leonard, saxophone and bass clarinet |
December 2009
| Sunday, December 6th, 7 PM | |
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| Choir: | Men and Women |
| Service: | Adapted by Daryl Bichel from Lenten plainchant hymns |
| Motets: |
Remember, O Thou Man by Thomas Ravenscroft Alma Redemptoris mater by Francisco Guerrero |
| Psalm: | Psalm 91. Qui habitat, Tone IV |
| Hymn: | Veni Redemptor gentium, plainsong, Mode I |
| Kyrie: | from Mass for Four Voices by William Byrd |
| Jazz: | Ben Schwendener, piano |
| Sunday, December 13th, 7 PM | |
| Choir: | Men and Women |
| Service: |
Advent Lessons and The Great "O" Antiphons using choral settings by Peter R. Hallock |
| Motets: |
Rorate caeli by William Byrd Ecce virgo concipiet by Cristobal de Morales |
| Jazz: |
Ben Schwendener, piano Neil Leonard, saxophone and bass clarinet |
| Art: |
featuring eight large paintings of Kyle Lindholm, inspired by The Great "O" Antiphons |
| Sunday, December 20th, 7 PM | |
| Choir: | Men, directed by James Busby |
| Service: | Tritone Setting by Daryl Bichel |
| Motets: |
Ecce advenit by William Byrd O Lord, in Thee is All My Trust by Thomas Tallis Ne timeas Maria by Tomas Luis de Victoria |
| Psalm: | Psalm 133 |
| Hymn: | Te lucis ante terminum, verse 2 set by Thomas Tallis |
| Kyrie: | from Plainsong Mass for a Mean by John Sheppard |
| Jazz: |
Ben Schwendener, piano Neil Leonard, saxophone and bass clarinet |
| Sunday, December 27th, 7 PM | |
| Choir: | Trio |
| Service: | Quiet Christmas Joy: Love Came Down |
| Motets: |
Qui natus est de virgine, Anon. Beata progenies by Power Ave Maria, gracia Dei Plena, Anon. |
| Hymns: | Christmas carols |
| Poetry: | by Irene Zimmerman |
| Other: |
Christmas music by Daryl Bichel, organ Kristina Frances, SSM, soprano Michael Terranova, violin and viola |
November 2009
| Sunday, November 29th, 7 PM | |
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| Choir: | Quartet of Men |
| Service: | Adapted by Daryl Bichel from plainchant hymns |
| Motets: |
Rejoice in the Lord by Thomas Caustun Show Us, O Lord, the Light of Thy Countenance by Caustun Virgine matre satus by Orlando di Lasso |
| Psalm: | Psalm 4. Cum invocarem, Tone IV.1 |
| Hymn: | Conditor alme siderum, verses 2 and 4 set by G.P. da Palestrina |
| Kyrie: | from Missa Aeterna Christi munera by Palestrina |
| Instrumental: | Daryl Bichel playing works for organ by Bach, Heiller, and Near |
2008/2009 Season
May 2009
| Sunday, May 3rd, 7 PM | |
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| Choir: | Mixed Trio |
| Service: | Daryl Bichel, adapted from plainchant hymns |
| Motets: |
Have Mercy Upon Me, O Lord by Thomas Tomkins Regina celi letare by Lionel Power |
| Psalm: | Psalm 91, setting by Daryl Bichel |
| Hymn: | Te lucis ante terminum |
| Kyrie: | from Missa Dominica by Nicholas Ludford |
| Instrumental: | Ben Schwendener, piano, with Bhob Rainey, saxophone |
| Sunday, May 10th, 7 PM | |
| Choir: | Trio of Men |
| Service: | Daryl Bichel, Lenten chant setting |
| Motets: |
Lauda Sion Salvatorem by Claudio Monteverdi In manus tuas III by John Sheppard Regina Celi Letare by Lionel Power |
| Psalm: | Psalm 4. Cum invocarem Tone 8 |
| Hymn: | Te lucis ante terminum |
| Kyrie: | Rex virginum amator from Saturday Lady Mass |
| Instrumental: | Ben Schwendener, piano, with Bhob Rainey, saxophone |
| Sunday, May 17th, 7 PM | |
| Choir: | Mixed Quintet |
| Service: | Plainchant hymn setting (adapted by Daryl Bichel) |
| Motets: |
Almighty God, Who Hast Me Brought by Thomas Ford In manus tuas Domine by William Byrd Regina caeli by Cristóbal Morales |
| Psalm: | Psalm 91 Qui habitat, Tone IV.4 |
| Hymn: | Lucis Creator optime, plainsong, Mode 8 |
| Kyrie: | Plainchant |
| Instrumental: | Ben Schwendener, piano |
| Sunday, May 24th, 7 PM | |
| Choir: | Mixed Quartet |
| Service: | Tritone plainchant setting by Daryl Bichel |
| Motets: |
Call to Remembrance by Richard Farrant In manus tuas I by John Sheppard In pace by John Sheppard Veni sponsa Christi by G.P. da Palestrina |
| Psalm: | Psalm 4 Cum invocarem, Tone 8 |
| Hymn: | Christe qui lux es by William Byrd |
| Kyrie: | Plainchant |
| Instrumental: | John Muratore, guitar |
| Sunday, May 31st, 7 PM | |
| Choir: | Men of Night Song |
| Service: | Lenten plainchant hymn setting (adapted by Daryl Bichel) |
| Motets: |
Spiritus sanctus I by John Sheppard O Lord the maker by William Mundy Regina caeli laetare by Robert White |
| Psalm: | Psalm 4 Cum invocarem, Tone 8 |
| Hymn: | Procul recedant somnia by Thomas Tallis |
| Kyrie: | from Plainsong Mass for a Mean by John Sheppard |
| Instrumental: | Ben Schwendener, piano, with Bhob Rainey, saxophone |
April 2009
| Sunday, April 5th, 7 PM | |
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| Choir: | Quartet of Men |
| Service: | Daryl Bichel, Lenten chant setting |
| Motets: |
Put Me Not to Rebuke by Thomas Tomkins Vere languores nostros by Tomás Luis de Victoria Ave verum corpus by William Byrd |
| Psalm: | Psalm 4. Cum invocarem Tone IV.1 |
| Hymn: | Pange lingua gloriosi |
| Kyrie: | Orbis Factor |
| Instrumental: | Ben Schwendener, piano, with Uwe Steinmetz, saxophone and flute |
| Sunday, April 12th, 7 PM | |
| Choir: | Mixed Quartet |
| Service: | Easter Compline from the Liber Usualis (sung in Latin, with handbells) |
| Motets: |
Christ Rising Again by John Sheppard Regina celi letare by Leonel Power Alleluia by Nicholas Ludford |
| Psalm: | Psalm 4. Psalm 90, Psalm 133 |
| Hymn: | Te lucis ante terminum, setting by Diego Ortiz |
| Kyrie: | from Missa Dominica by Nicholas Ludford |
| Instrumental: | Daryl Bichel, organ |
| Sunday, April 19th, 7 PM | |
| Choir: | Men and women |
| Service: | Lenten plainchant hymn setting (adapted by Daryl Bichel) |
| Motets: |
Alleluia by John Taverner Regina caeli by Cristobal Morales Exultate justi by Ludovico Da Viadana Christus factus est by Felice Anerio |
| Psalm: | Psalm 91 Qui habitat, Tone IV.4 |
| Hymn: | O filii et filiae |
| Kyrie: | Plainchant |
| Instrumental: | Daryl Bichel, organ |
| Sunday, April 26th, 7 PM | |
| Choir: | Men of Night Song |
| Service: | Lenten plainchant hymn setting (adapted by Daryl Bichel) |
| Motets: |
Laudem dicite Deo by John Sheppard In manus tuas II by John Sheppard Regina caeli laetare by Robert White |
| Psalm: | Psalm 4 Cum invocarem, Tone 8, sung In alternation with Anglican chant by Daryl Bichel |
| Hymn: | Te lucis ante terminum |
| Kyrie: | from Missa Aeterna Christi munera by G.P. da Palestrina |
| Instrumental: | Ben Schwendener, piano, with Bhob Rainey, soprano saxophone |
March 2009
| Sunday, March 1st, 7 PM | |
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| Choir: | Duo of Men |
| Service: | Daryl Bichel, Lenten plainchant setting |
| Psalm: | Psalm 4 Cum invocarem, Tone 8 |
| Hymn: | Audi, benigne Conditor, plainsong |
| Kyrie: | from Mass of Tournai, Anonymous (French, early 14th century) |
| Chant: | Invocabit me from the Liber Usualis |
| Sunday, March 8th, 7 PM | |
| Choir: | Trio of Men |
| Service: | Daryl Bichel, Lenten plainchant setting |
| Motets: |
Put Me Not to Rebuke by Thomas Tomkins In manus tuas III by John Sheppard Pia mater, Anon. |
| Psalm: | Psalm 4 Cum invocarem, Tone 8 |
| Hymn: | Ave maris stella, plainsong alternating with a polyphonic setting by John Dunstable |
| Kyrie: | Kyrie a3 by Johannes Ockeghem |
| Chant: | Reminiscere miserationum tuarum from the Liber Usualis |
| Sunday, March 15th, 7 PM | |
| Choir: | Men and women |
| Service: | Daryl Bichel, Lenten plainchant hymn setting |
| Motets: |
Super flumina by G.P. da Palestrina Sicut cervus by Palestrina In manus tuas Domine by William Byrd |
| Psalm: | Psalm 91 Qui habitat, Tone IV.4 |
| Hymn: | Cardarr, plainsong, Daryl Bichel |
| Kyrie: | a4, Anonymous |
| Sunday, March 22nd, 7 PM | |
| Choir: | Men of Night Song |
| Service: | Daryl Bichel, Lenten plainchant hymn setting |
| Motets: |
A New Commandment by Thomas Tallis Adoramus te by Matteo Asola |
| Psalm: | Psalm 4 Cum invocarem |
| Hymn: | Te lucis ante terminum |
| Kyrie: | plainchant, from Missa Marialis |
| Chant: | Laetare Jerusalem from the Liber Usualis |
| Sunday, March 29th, 7 PM | |
| A unique Night Song event featuring "Crucifixus" by New Jersey composer John F. Cavallaro. The work is seven meditations on the crucifixion for TBB a cappella, based on themes from Gregorian Chant. Each meditation will be paired with a poem by Irene Zimmerman and a jazz improvisation by Ben Schwendener, piano, with Uwe Steinmetz, guest saxophonist from Berlin, Germany. | |
February 2009
| Sunday, February 1st, 7 PM | |
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| Choir: | Quartet of Men |
| Service: | Daryl Bichel, adapted from plainchant hymns |
| Motets: |
Lord, for Thy Tender Mercy's Sake by John Hilton Show Us, O Lord, the Light of Thy Countenance by Thomas Caustun Alma Redemptoris Mater by G.P. da Palestrina |
| Psalm: | Psalm 4 Cum invocarem, Tone 8 |
| Hymn: | Immense caeli Conditor, plainsong |
| Kyrie: | from Missa 'Regina caeli' by Jacobus Kerle |
| Chant: | Adorate Deum from the Liber Usualis |
| Sunday, February 8th, 7 PM | |
| Choir: | Mixed Quartet |
| Service: | Daryl Bichel, adapted from plainchant hymns |
| Motets: |
O Almighty God by George Barcrofte O Christ, Who Art the Light and Day by Robert Whyte Salve Regina by Orlando di Lasso |
| Psalm: | Psalm 91 Qui habitat, Tone IV.4 |
| Hymn: | Telluris alme Conditor, plainsong |
| Kyrie: | from Missa 'Veni Sponsa Christi' by G.P. da Palestrina |
| Chant: | Circumdederunt me from the Liber Usualis |
| Sunday, February 15th, 7 PM | |
| Choir: | Men and women |
| Service: | Tritone Setting by Daryl Bichel |
| Motets: |
Almighty God, Which Hast Me Brought by Thomas Ford Let My Prayer Come Up Into Thy Presence by John Blow Ave Maria by Josquin des Prez |
| Psalm: | Psalm 91 Qui habitat, Tone IV.4, alternating with Anglican chant by Daryl Bichel |
| Hymn: | Christe, qui Lux es et dies, plainsong, Mode 2 |
| Kyrie: | Kyrie Leroy by John Taverner |
| Chant: | Exsurge, quare obdormis Domine from the Liber Usualis |
| Sunday, February 22nd, 7 PM | |
| Choir: | Men of Night Song |
| Service: | Tritone Setting by Daryl Bichel |
| Motets: |
O Lord God Most Merciful Saviour by William Deane O Lord, Give Thy Holy Spirit by Thomas Tallis |
| Psalm: | Psalm 4 Cum invocarem, Tone 8, alternating with Anglican chant by Daryl Bichel |
| Hymn: | Te lucis ante terminum |
| Kyrie: | from Mass for Three Voices by William Byrd |
| Chant: |
Esto mihi in Deum protectorem from the Liber Usualis Salve Regina from the Liber Usualis |
January 2009
| Sunday, January 4th, 7 PM | |
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| Jazz: | Ben Schwendener, piano with Bhob Rainey, soprano saxophone |
| Choir: | Men and Women |
| Service: | Tritone Setting by Daryl Bichel |
| Motets: |
Purge Me, O Lord by Thomas Tallis Resonet in laudibus by Jacob Handl O beata Maria by Pedro Guerrero |
| Psalm: | Psalm 91 Qui habitat, Tone IV.4, alternating with Anglican chant by Daryl Bichel |
| Hymn: | Christe, Redemptor omnium, plainsong, Mode 1 |
| Kyrie: | from Mass for Four Voices by William Byrd |
| Chant: | Puer natus est, Mode 7 |
| Sunday, January 11th, 7 PM | |
| Jazz: | Ben Schwendener, piano with Bhob Rainey, soprano saxophone |
| Choir: | Quartet of men |
| Service: | Daryl Bichel, adapted from plainchant hymns |
| Motets: |
Purge Me, O Lord by Thomas Tallis Tribus miraculis by Luca Marenzio Alma Redemptoris Mater by G.P. da Palestrina |
| Psalm: | Psalm 4 Cum invocarem, Tone 8 |
| Hymn: | Nunc Sancte nobis Spiritus from the Liber Usualis |
| Chant: | In excelso throno from the Liber Usualis |
| Sunday, January 18th, 7 PM | |
| Jazz: | Ben Schwendener, piano with Bhob Rainey, soprano saxophone |
| Choir: | Men of Night Song |
| Service: | Tritone Setting by Daryl Bichel |
| Motets: |
O Lord God Most Merciful Saviour by William Deane O Lord, Give Thy Holy Spirit by Thomas Tallis |
| Psalm: | Psalm 4 Cum invocarem, Tone 8, alternating with Anglican chant by Daryl Bichel |
| Hymn: | Te lucis ante terminum |
| Kyrie: | from Mass for Three Voices by William Byrd |
| Chant: |
Omnis terra adoret te, Deus from the Liber Usualis Salve Regina from the Liber Usualis |
| Sunday, January 25th, 7 PM | |
| Organ: | Daryl Bichel, organist (no jazz on January 25th) |
| Choir: | Men and women |
| Service: | Tritone Setting by Daryl Bichel |
| Motets: |
Purge Me, O Lord by Thomas Tallis Surge, illuminare, Jerusalem by William Byrd Ave Maria by Tomás Luis de Victoria |
| Psalm: | Psalm 91 Qui habitat, Tone IV.4, alternating with Anglican chant by Daryl Bichel |
| Hymn: | Jesu dulcis memoria, plainsong, Mode 2 |
| Kyrie: | from Mass for Four Voices by William Byrd |
| Chant: | Adorate Deum from the Liber Usualis |
December 2008
| Sunday, December 7th, 7 PM | |
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| Jazz: | Ben Schwendener, piano with Bhob Rainey, saxophone |
| Choral: |
A quartet of men singing chant plus Purge Me, O Lord by Tallis Rorate caeli by Guerrero Ne timeas Maria by Victoria |
| Sunday, December 14th, 7 PM | |
| Jazz: | Ben Schwendener, piano with Bhob Rainey, saxophone |
| Choral: |
The men of Night Song singing chant plus O Lord God Most Merciful Saviour by Deane Kyrie from Mass for 3 Voices by Byrd Rejoice in the Lord by Caustun |
| Sunday, December 21st, 7 PM | |
| Organ: | Daryl Bichel plays Advent music |
| Choral: |
The mixed ensemble singing chant plus Audivi, media nocte by Tallis Purge Me, O Lord by Tallis Kyrie from Mass for 4 voices by Byrd O beata Maria by Guerrero |
| Sunday, December 28th, 7 PM | |
| Jazz: | Ben Schwendener, piano |
| Choral: | Two soloists singing chant and Christmas music |