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Five Fridays: Piffaro to perform at Saint Paul’s, Chestnut Hill, Mar. 9

Posted on: March 6th, 2012 by Ian Howell No Comments

The fourth concert in the FIVE FRIDAYS benefit concert series will take place at Saint Paul’s Episcopal Church in Chestnut Hill, on Friday March 9 at 7:30pm. A delightful program entitled Follow the Pipers will introduce Piffaro: The Renaissance Band and its many different instruments. This hour-long performance features secular and sacred pieces, dances and [...]

FIVE FRIDAYS Concert on February 10

Posted on: February 3rd, 2012 by Zach Hemenway No Comments

FIVE FRIDAYS Jolle Greenleaf & Christian Lane Friday, February 10, 7:30 pm   The FIVE FRIDAYS series will continue to raise funds for Face-to-Face, IHN, and St. Paul’s Choir School on Friday, February 10 at 7:30 pm. Each concert features an informal concert, a wine reception, and a chance to greet the artists by candlelight [...]

Organ Maintenance News

Posted on: February 3rd, 2012 by Zach Hemenway No Comments

Christmas 2011 at Saint Paul’s will probably remain the memory of the choir for quite some time as the year that our famed Aeolian-Skinner Organ decided to start its holiday vacation a few days too early. With the help of Walker Technical Company, the leader in the field of digital organs, we were able to [...]

Choral Evensong on February 12

Posted on: February 3rd, 2012 by Zach Hemenway No Comments

Choral Evensong at Saint Paul’s continues to be one of our most popular service offerings. Our next Evensong service is on Sunday, February 12 at 5:00 p.m. The Choir will sing English Cathedral Music Music by Mundy, Gardiner, and Tomkins, as well as Herbert Howell’s famous setting of the Magnificat and Nunc Dimittis for Saint Paul’s [...]

St. Paul’s 31st Annual Candlelight Carol Service and Reception, Dec 18

Posted on: December 8th, 2011 by Ian Howell No Comments

Our Candlelight Carol Service will be held on Sunday, December 18 at 5 p.m.  Advent lessons are interspersed with beautiful seasonal and sacred music.  Sung by candlelight, this service is one of our most popular worship opportunities of the year.  Join our choristers and our adult choir in the telling of the Christmas story with [...]

Choral Evensong and Blessing of the Animals October 2, 5 p.m.

Posted on: September 21st, 2011 by Ian Howell

On Sunday, October 2, the Saint Paul’s Choir will kick off this year’s Evensong series with a bang (or a bark…). The choir will offer music by Mathias, Radcliffe, Walmisley, and Ayleward by candlelight, providing time for prayer and meditation before the start of a busy week. To celebrate the feast of St. Francis, this [...]

Organ Demonstration – Sunday, Sept. 25, 5 p.m.

Posted on: September 21st, 2011 by Ian Howell

This Sunday, Director of Music Zach Hemenway will join with St. Paul’s Organ Scholar Caroline Robinson to present an informal demonstration of the Saint Paul’s organ at 5 p.m. The various mechanics and sounds of the instrument will be explained, interspersed with some exciting selections of organ music. Come and learn why Saint Paul’s famous [...]

Five Fridays Concert Series – Rodney Mack, Trumpet – April 20, 2012

Posted on: September 13th, 2011 by Zach Hemenway

Or buy the Five Fridays Concert Series Season Pass.   Learn more about the rest of the series. The Five Fridays Concert Series at Saint Paul’s Chestnut Hill is proud to present Rodney Mack, Trumpet on Friday, April 20th, 2012 at 7:30 p.m. All proceeds benefit the Interfaith Hospitality Network of Northwest Philadelphia, Face to Face Germantown, [...]

Five Fridays Concert Series – Piffaro: The Renaissance Band March 9, 2012

Posted on: September 13th, 2011 by Zach Hemenway

Or buy the Five Fridays Concert Series Season Pass. Learn more about the rest of the series. The Five Fridays Concert Series at Saint Paul’s Chestnut Hill is proud to present Piffaro: The Renaissance Band on Friday, March 9th, 2012 at 7:30 p.m. All proceeds benefit the Interfaith Hospitality Network of Northwest Philadelphia, Face to Face Germantown, [...]

Five Fridays Concert Series – Jolle Greenleaf, Soprano & Christian Lane, Organ Feb. 10, 2012

Posted on: September 13th, 2011 by Zach Hemenway

Or buy the Five Fridays Concert Series Season Pass. Learn more about the rest of the series. The Five Fridays Concert Series at Saint Paul’s Chestnut Hill is proud to present Jolle Greenleaf, Soprano & Christian Lane, Organ on Friday, February 10th, 2012 at 7:30 p.m. All proceeds benefit the Interfaith Hospitality Network of Northwest Philadelphia, Face [...]

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