We publish information about music selections for those who want to know more about our music program or might like to join the choir. Or maybe even a choir member who is very studious about preparation.  The choir is open to all. If  you are interested in participating, please contact one of the directors by email or speak to any choir members at church.  (And to avoid "insider" talk, let's spell out *BCP = Book of Common Prayer.)

 

Ash Wednesday Music

Psalm 103 8-14    Benedic, anima mea

   The LORD is full of com-\passion and mercy, *

    slow to anger\ and of great kindness.

 

    He will not\ always a-ccuse us, *

    nor will he\ keep his anger for ever.

 

    He has not dealt with us according\ to our sins, *

    nor rewarded us according\ to our wickedness.

 

    For as the heavens are\ high a-bove the earth, *

    so is his mercy great up-\on those who fear him.

 

    As far as the east is\ from the west, *

    so far has he re-\moved our sins from us.

 

    As a father\ cares for his children, *

    so does the LORD\ care for those who fear him.

 

    For he himself knows whereof\ we are made; *

    he remembers\ that we are but dust.

 

 

Offertory Anthem

   “Prayer to Jesus”    George Oldroyd

Postlude:

   “Have mercy on me, O Lord God”        J. S. Bach 

 

 

 

 

                  

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Emmanuel's choir enhances worship with anthems and hymn descants.

 

Emmanuel has a long tradition of instrumental and choral music, which has always been vital to worship in the Anglican tradition. The sublime music of our magnificent pipe organ, played by Wayne Hatwich, Director of Music, and Trish Rooney, Assistant Director, is often accompanied by string, brass, and woodwind performers.

Under the leadership of Wayne Hatwich, the choir draws on a rich and varied church music history of roughly 400 years, performing the most edifying, best loved, and most enriching music in a wide variety of styles appropriate for our church's formal style of worship. Congregational hymns form the backbone of our music, and we sing psalms according to the Anglican tradition.

The choir's presentation of Nine Lessons and Carols is eagerly awaited each December by members and friends of Emmanuel, who also appreciate the glorious music that fills the sanctuary on Christmas Eve and Easter.