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Since its founding in 1805, music has
played an integral role in the worship life of Christ
Church Cathedral. A cursory reading of old vestry
minutes reveals much time and energy and resources spent in purchasing
and importing organs, musicians, and in training various
choirs.
The backbone of Anglican worship is the choir.
Currently, we have approximately 20 adults in the
choir, about 80% are professionals and 20%
well-respected volunteers. They sing mostly in a
traditional English fashion. New volunteer members are
always encouraged to join - please contact Mr.
Jarrett Follette, the Director of Music for more
information, or speak to any choir member.
The Cathedral is blessed with many musical
instruments including two Steinway pianos, a
harpsichord, handbells, and two pipe organs. The large
cathedral instrument was built by
Goulding & Wood organ company of Indianapolis in 1994. While retaining many of
the stops from previous organs, this project represented
a complete reworking of old pipes and the addition of
many new ones - resulting in a magnificent 94-rank
instrument. Click here to hear a live recording of Mr.
Follette playing
Apparition de l'église éternelle
by Olivier Messiaen in a live concert recording from
October of 2011.
Cathedral Concerts sponsors several musical events
annually including organ recitals and choir events such
Choral Evensong and the
Festival of Nine Lessons &
Carols.
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