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~ Upcoming Music Events at All Saints Church~
Past Events

~ Friday, April 11, 2008 at 7:30 p.m. ~
Pomeranz Jazz Quartet
Featuring harp, flute, bass and drums, The Felice Pomeranz Jazz Quartet delightfully weds classical instruments with classic Broadway compositions, combining them into a new, accessible sound and style. Tickets $15

February 17,  February 24 and March 9, 2008
at 5:00 p.m.
Lenten Music Series
Music & the Arts will support three organ concerts in the Lenten Music Series, which has been an All Saints tradition for more than 40 years. Recitalists include Henry Lowe (Church of the Redeemer, Baltimore Md.), Adrian Lucas (Worcester Cathedral, England), and Daniel Stipe (University of the South, Sewanee, Tenn.). Free
Supported in part by Music & the Arts at All Saints

~ Friday, February 1, 2008 at 7:30 p.m. ~
Monica Hatch
Monica Hatch, Worcester's own nationally-known chanteuse and local radio host, brings her lively mix of classical-to-jazz vocal repertoire for a cabaret-style evening of tableside entertainment. Single tickets $15; tables of six $75.

~ Saturday, January 12, 2008 at 4:00 p.m. ~
"Magic Lanterns"
A local authority on "magic lanterns," and assistant professor of art history at Worcester State College, Cathy Wilcox-Titus will relate the history and highlights of this popular form of pre-movies entertainment, featuring antique slides from the All Saints archive collection. Free. Supported in part by Music & the Arts at All Saints

~ Wednesday, December 19, 2007 at 12:00 p.m. ~
at Mechanics Hall, Worcester
The All Saints Choirs sing Advent and Christmas music as part of the
Brown Bag Concert Series, broadcast live by WICN-FM 90.5

~ Sunday, December 2 at 5:00 p.m. ~
Advent Procession of Lessons and Carols
(preceded by tea at 4:00 p.m.)
A dramatic sequence of readings, hymns and carols for the season, during which the
All Saints Choirs make a literal journey from darkness to light.

~ Sunday, November 4 at 4:00 p.m. ~
Mystery and Light: British and American Sacred Music
The Worcester Chorus with The All Saints Choirs    here at All Saints!
Concert presented by Music Worcester, Inc.    Tickets $25 / $18 students
For All Saints Group Rate adult tickets ($20), call 508 762 3766 x 16
and leave a message indicating name and quantity desired,
not later than 9 p.m. Thursday November 1.
There is no discount for students.
Your tickets will be held at the door for pickup and payment.
Concert presented by Music Worcester, Inc.

~ Sunday, October 28 at 10:30 p.m. ~
Choral Requiem for All Saints Day
Requiem by Gabriel Fauré
The All Saints Choir and Chamber Orchestra
The music for this service is given to the Glory of Almighty God and in loving memory of Barclay and Eleanora Kingman by The Rev. Perry Kingman and The Rev. Donna Kingman, Elizabeth Kingman Costello, and Daniel R. Kingman

~ Friday, October 26, 2007 at 7:30 p.m. ~
Frederick Swann in Recital
National President of the American Guild of Organists, and former organist of  The Riverside Church in New York City and of The Crystal Cathedral in Los Angeles, Frederick Swann is one of the most esteemed of American concert artists. His recital will be the first of many enhanced by new video technology installed thanks to a generous grant from the George F. and Sybil H. Fuller Foundation. The concert is free, and is followed by pipe chamber tours and a reception hosted by the Worcester AGO Chapter. Supported in part by Music & the Arts at All Saints

 ~ Sunday October 21 at 5:00 p.m. ~
(preceded by tea at 4:00 p.m.)
Choral Evensong   
sung by The Anglican Singers, New London, Connecticut
Simon Holt, director
Organ: Adagio (Sonata V) - Francis Jackson
Introit: Let my prayer be set forth - Hubert Middleton
Responses: Bernard Rose
Service: Herbert Murrill in E
Anthem: Evening Hymn - Henry Balfour Gardiner
Organ: Worcester Processional - Jackson

~ Sunday October 7  at  5:00 p.m. ~
 Choral Evensong
Boys, Girls & Adults joined by the
Choir of St. Pauls Church, Fairfield, Connecticut
John Abdenour, director
Organ: Evening Song - Edward C. Bairstow
Introit: I will bless the Lord - Abdenour
Responses: William Smith
Service: George Dyson in D
Anthem: I was glad - C. Hubert H. Parry
Organ: Processional on "Urbs beata Jerusalem" - Healey Willan

~ Friday, April 6, 2007 at 7:30 p.m. ~
Service of Lessons and Carols for Good Friday
Sung by the Choir of Men and Boys

Lenten Music Series ~ 2007
All events in the Lenten Music Series are free

~ Sunday, March 25, 2007 at 5:00 p.m. ~ 
Annual program in memory of Ronald Stalford
Organist and Choirmaster of All Saints Church, 1979-2000
James R. Metzler, organ
Organist and director of music ministries
Park Congregational Church, Grand Rapids, Michigan

~ Sunday, March 18, 2007 at 5:00 p.m. ~
Peter Stoltzfus Berton, organ
Organist and choir director, All Saints Church
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~ Sunday, March 11, 2007 at 5:00 p.m. ~
Amanda Mole, organ
The Eastman School of Music, Rochester, New York

~ Sunday, March 4, 2007 at 5:00 p.m. ~    
Choral Evensong
Sung by the Choir of Girls and Adults

~ Sunday, February 25, 2007 at 5:00 p.m. ~
     Ian Watson, organ
featuring Elgar's Sonata for Organ
Organist and director of music
Cathedral of St. Paul, Worcester

~ Saturday, February 10, 2007 at 7:30 p.m. ~
The Worcester Brass Consort
with Peter Stoltzfus Berton, organ
Tickets $10 adults / $8 students and seniors / $25 family (up to 6 people)
The popular local brass Quintet is joined by our own Peter Berton on the mighty Aeolian-Skinner organ, featuring arrangements made famous by the Canadian Brass for a
Mardi Gras-themed celebration.
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~ Sunday, January 28, 2007 at 5 p.m. ~
Choral Evensong
Sung by the WPI Chamber Choir, John Delorey, director

~ Sunday, January 7, 2007 at 5 p.m. ~
Service of Nine Lessons and Carols
Sung by the Choirs of Boys, Girls, Adults and Alumni

 ~ Sunday, December 3, 2006 at 5:00 p.m. ~
Advent Procession and Celebration
Sung by the Choirs of Boys, Girls, and Adults

A dramatic procession as the choir moves literally from darkness to light, symbolizing our journey in the season of the coming of Christ. This service concludes with a celebration of the ministry of our Rector, Mark Beckwith, as he takes his own journey forward from this Parish to accept the call of Bishop of the Diocese of Newark, New Jersey.

-Saturday, November 11, 2006 at 7:30 p.m. -
Bonifantes Boy Choir Concert
From the Czech Republic, the Bonifantes Concert Choir
of 32 Boys and Men will sing here on Saturday, November 11 at 7:30 pm.
The choir is known for its polished repertoire of sacred and secular music, along with folk songs and recent compositions from the rich choral tradition of its native land.
Tickets are $10 adults, $8 seniors/students, and $25 for families (up to 6 people).
Tickets will be on sale after the 9:00 and 10:30 services on
October 29 and November 5, and in the Parish Office.
click here for Past Concert Notes

For extensive information about the performers, you can visit the English language website at www.bonifantes.cz/en

  - Friday, September 29 at 7:30 p.m. -
NEW BLACK EAGLE JAZZ BAND
Since 1971, this internationally-known septet has been New England’s premier performer of traditional jazz styles, covering a wide range of American music history. 
Tickets are $15 general admission and $12 for seniors/students
(no special family price).

 - Saturday, May 20, 2006 from 10:00 a.m. to 4:00 p.m. -
All Saints Arts Festival
 A community-wide festival of art,
music, entertainment and refreshment.

- Friday, April 14, 2006 at 7:30 p.m. -
Service of Lessons and Carols for Good Friday
Sung by the the All Saints Boy and Adult Choirs

LENTEN MUSIC SERIES
Sundays at 5 p.m.
All Lenten Music Series performances are free and open to the public.

March 26, 2006
Organ Recital by Peter Stoltzfus Berton

April 2, 2006
Organist Peter Krasinski accompanies a screening of
Cecil B. DeMille's "King of Kings"
The Ronald P. Stalford Memorial Concert

A Celebration of Gospel Music
-Saturday, February 11, 2006 at 7:30 p.m. -
The inspiring and spirited Boston Community Chorus
returns to celebrate American Gospel music.
Tickets $10/$8 Student Senior/$25 Family (up to 6)
(Snow Date: February 12)

 -Sunday, January 8, 2006 at 5:00 p.m. -
"Festival of Epiphany Lessons & Carols"
Sung by the All Saints Choirs

Sunday, November 6, 2005 at 5:00 p.m.
MUSIC FOR ALL SAINTS and ALL SOULS
The All Saints Boy, Girl and Adult choirs present John Rutter's Requiem
and anthems of Charles Stanford appropriate for the season of remembrance
of the parish's name day, accompanied by instrumental ensemble and
guest organist Ian Watson.
Tickets $10/$8 Student Senior/$25 Family (up to 6)

Tuesday, October 25, 2005 at 7:30 p.m.
Organ Recital by
John Scott, organist
The brilliant internationally acclaimed British concert organist, for over 20 years musician at St Paul's Cathedral in London, is the recently appointed Organist and Director of Music at Saint Thomas Church, Fifth Avenue, New York. Tickets $10/$8 Student & Senior/$25 Family (up to 6).
Sponsored by the Worcester Chapter of the American Guild of Organists.

Sunday, May 15, 2005 at 3:00 p.m.
"Moments: A Musical Journey Through Life"
The All Saints Choirs and guests join a merry company
of local musical theater artists in a revue directed by Michael Celularo,
staged at The Bancroft School Auditorium.

Tickets are $10, $8 for seniors and students, $25 for families of 3 or more.

Sunday, April 10, 2005 at 5:00 p.m.
"Choral Evensong" with the Anglican Singers

Lenten Music Series 2005
Sundays at 5:00 p.m.
All Lenten Music Series performances are free of charge.

February 13
Organ Recital by Jeremy Bruns,
Assistant Organist, St. Thomas Church, New York City

February 20
Choral Evensong
All Saints Choirs

February 27
Organ Recital by Peter Stoltzfus Berton
Organist and Choir Director,
All Saints Church, Worcester

March 6
Organ Recital by Michael Kleinschmidt,
Organist and Director of Music, Trinity Church, Boston
In memory of Ronald Stalford
Organist and Choirmaster of All Saints Church 1979-2000

March 13
Organ Recital by Gail Archer,
Organist, Barnard College, New York City

Tuesday, March 22 at 7:30 p.m.
Organ and Arts for Holy Week

Saturday, February 5, 2005 at 7:30 p.m.
"A Celebration of Gospel Music"
In partnership with The Martin Luther King, Jr. Business Empowerment Center,
the Boston Community Chorus celebrates American Gospel Music and its gift to American culture.

Sunday, January 9, 2005 at 5:00 p.m.
"Festival of Epiphany Lessons & Carols"
Sung by the All Saints Choirs

Sunday, December 5, 2004 at 5:00 p.m.
"CandleLight Carols"
Choral Arts Society, under the direction of Ian Watson, presents its
10th Annual Advent Concert of Candlelight Carols at All Saints.
Free and open to all.

Sunday November 14, 2004 at 5:00 p.m.
"Music for All Saints and All Souls"
The All Saints Choirs present Faure's beloved "Requiem"
with chamber orchestra and organ, in a performance as the composer
intended it with children providing the soprano part.

Friday, October 22, 2004 at 7:30 p.m.
"The Phantom of the Opera"
A Halloween favorite for all ages! Organist Peter Krasinski will provide the accompaniment to this classic 1925 silent movie on All Saints Church's' famous Aeolian-Skinner organ. Halloween costumes are welcome.

Sunday ~ March 28, 2004 at 5:00 p.m.
Organ Recital by Mark Dwyer
Organist and Choirmaster,
The Cathedral of All Saints, Albany, New York
Free and open to the public

Sunday ~ March 14, 2004 at 5:00 p.m.
Organ Recital by Dr. Francis Jackson, OBE
Pupil of, and successor (1946-1982) to Sir Edward C. Bairstow
York Minster, England

In memory of Ronald Stalford, Organist and choirmaster of
All Saints Church, 1979-2000
Free and open to the public

Francis Jackson Choir Rehearsal Workshop on
Saturday ~ March 13, 2004
Dr. Francis Jackson, O.B.E., esteemed British organist, composer, and choirmaster, will conduct a workshop with the All Saints Choirs from 10 a.m. to 1:30 p.m. on Saturday, March 13 at All Saints Church.
This is a tremendous and rare opportunity to observe one of the giants of the British choral world in action, in his exuberant eighty-sixth year, working with the children and adults of the All Saints choirs and leading them in a new piece of his own composition, as well as three masterworks by his teacher, Sir Edward Bairstow

Sunday ~ February 29, 2004 at 5:00 p.m.
Choral Evensong
All Saints Choir of Men & Boys and St. Cecilia Choir
joined by the Boys and Girls Choir,
St. Paul's Episcopal Church, Fairfield, CT
John Abdenour, director

Wednesday ~ October 29, 2003, at 7:30 p.m.
A Celebration in Music Worcester To Worcester

Worcester Cathedral Choir of Men & Boys of Worcester, England, was in concert at ALL SAINTS CHURCH, Corner of Irving and Pleasant, Worcester, Massachusetts, on Wednesday, October 29, 2003
The internationally renowned cathedral choir of men and boys
from Worcester in the UK is touring in the United States and one of their performances was at All Saints Church in their sister city of Worcester, Massachusetts.The Worcester Cathedral Choir has a strong and vibrant musical tradition that has been sung for at least 1000 years.  The choir is renowned across the world through its many recordings and frequent overseas touring.  This was their fifth American tour and the third time in the recent years that they have performed at All Saints Church in Worcester, MA.  The 16 boy choristers attend The Kings School, adjacent to the Cathedral, and are ages 8 to 14, and together with the Lay Clerks (the adult members of the choir), they all join to sing the daily services - about 300 per year on average.  The choir performed choral works by Worcester, England natives Sir Edward Elgar and Thomas Tomkins, as well as works by Parry, Phillips, Stanford, Weelkes and Walton, along with solo organ works of Bach and Hakim.

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