Music at the Cathedral
Royal School of Church Music Affiliated with the Royal School of Church Music, the music program at the Cathedral of St. John the Evangelist consists of two vocal choirs, a handbell choir, and a tower carillon. The Cathedral ChoirConducted by Dr. Janet Ahrend, the Cathedral Choir sings weekly at the 11am. Sunday Choral Eucharist September through June, as well as at special festivals of the church year and Diocesan events hosted at the Cathedral. They also travel to other churches in the Diocese to join with the parish choirs for special occasions, and normally sing two or three concerts a year, sometimes with another Spokane church, as an ecumenical effort. Every now and then they sing in the Great Hall between services just for fun! The Choir's repertoire consists of music from all periods, including Gregorian and Anglican Chant, a cappella music from around the world, and cantatas, oratorios and Masses. Membership in the Choir is open to all with a minimal knowledge of music.
Rehearsals: Thursdays from 7 to 9 p.m.
Contact person: Dr. Janet Ahrend, 838-4277
The Handbell ChoirThe Cathedral Handbell Choir, newly formed in 1998 with the gift of three octaves of handbells from Judge and Mrs. George Shields, and then enhanced in 2003 by a fourth octave of bells, also from the Shields. The Choir rings for services approximately once a month, and at special festive occasions. They also present concerts, either along with the Cathedral Choir, or by themselves. Like the Cathedral Choir, membership is open. to all with a minimal knowledge of music. There is the possibility of the formation of a second handbell choir with a different rehearsal time.
Rehearsals: Thursdays from 5:30 to 6:45 p.m.
Contact person: Dr. Janet Ahrend The CarillonThe 49-bell tower carillon is played weekly before the Sunday 11 a.m. Eucharist (10 a.m. Memorial Day through Labor Day) by assisting carilloneur Byrl Cinnamon. A guest artist is featured on the Fourth of July evening, preceding the fireworks in downtown Spokane.
Contact person: Dr. Janet Ahrend
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The Junior ChoirThe Junior Choir, conducted by Dr. Billie Marie Severtsen, sings often at the 11 a.m. Sunday Eucharist, September through early June, as well as the 4 p.m. Christmas Eve Service and on Easter Sunday. They also participate in other major Cathedral events such as the Consecration of a Bishop or the Installation of a Dean. Made up of students from kindergarten through twelfth grade, the choir rehearses on Sunday mornings at 10 a.m. as part of the Religious Education Program.
Rehearsals: Sundays at 10 a.m.
Contact person: Dr. Billie Severtsen, 624-5469 or 324-7286 |
