Choral services return for the 2026–2027 season! This service of Choral Evensong, sung by the Cathedral Schola, observes the Eve of Holy Cross Day. The officiant and preacher is the Very Rev. Sam Candler. Choral repertoire includes:

• Bernard Rose (1916-1996), Preces & Responses
• George Dyson (1883-1964) in D
• John Ireland (1914-1992), Greater love hath no one
• Richard Proulx (1937-2010), We adore you, O Christ

This service of Choral Evensong, sung by the Cathedral Choir, observes the Feast of St. Barnabas for the annual conference of the Association of Anglican Musicians. The celebrant is the Right Rev. Michael Curry and preacher is the Very Rev. Winnie Varghese. Repertoire includes:

• Kerensa Briggs (b. 1991), Messe Solennelle
• C. Hubert H. Parry (1848-1918), Blest pair of sirens
• Closing Voluntary
  • Chase Loomer, Improvisation on “Rustington”

This service of Choral Evensong, sung by the Cathedral Schola, observes the Feast of St. Philip for the annual conference of the Association of Anglican Musicians. The officiant and preacher is the Very Rev. Sam Candler. Repertoire includes:

• Prelude 
  • Rachel Laurin (1961-2023), Ubi Caritas et Amor, Op. 110
  • Chase Loomer (b. 1996), Nocturne no. 1: Constellations
  • Noel Da Costa (1929-2002), Spiritual: Round about the Mountain
  • Louis Vierne (1870-1937), Impromptu from 24 Pièces de fantaisie, Op. 54, No. 2
  • Gerre Hancock (1934-2012), Improvisation on “St. Clement”
• Käthe Wright Kaufman (b. 1993), Preces & Responses
• Alexander L’Estrange (b. 1974), New College, Oxford
• David Briggs (b. 1962), O Lord, support us
• Annabel Rooney (b. 1973), Round me falls the night
• Closing Voluntary
  • Calvin Hampton (1938-1984), “Everyone Dance” from Five Dances for Organ

This service of Choral Eucharist, sung by the Cathedral Choir, observes the Sunday after the Ascension. The celebrant and preacher is the Rev. Canon David Boyd. Choral repertoire includes:

• Grzegorz Gerwazy Gorczycki (1665-1734), O Rex gloriae
• Kerensa Briggs (b. 1991), Messe Solennelle
• Patrick Gowers (1936-2014), Viri Galilaei

This service of Choral Evensong, sung by the Cathedral Schola, observes the Sixth Sunday of Easter. The officiant and preacher is the Rev. Canon Ashley Carr. Choral repertoire includes:

• Käthe Wright Kaufman (b. 1993), Preces & Responses
• Ēriks Ešenvalds (b. 1977), Merton College Service
• Charles Beaudrot (b. 1951), This is my commandment
• William Mathias (1934-1992), As truly as God is our Father

This service of Choral Evensong, sung by the Cathedral Schola, observes the Eve of the Feast of St. Philip & St. James. The officiant and preacher is the Rev. Canon George Maxwell. Choral repertoire includes:

• Stephen Caracciolo (b. 1962), Preces & Responses
• Alexander L’Estrange (b. 1974), New College, Oxford
• Cecilia McDowall (b. 1951), I know that my Redeemer liveth
• Craig Phillips (b. 1961), Let not your hearts be troubled

This service of Choral Evensong, sung by the Cathedral Schola, observes the Eve of the Feast of Zita of Tuscany. The officiant and preacher is the Rev. Canon Salmoon Bashir. Choral repertoire includes:

• Käthe Wright Kaufman (b. 1993), Preces & Responses
• Herbert Howells (1892-1983), Collegium Sancti Johannis Cantabrigiense
• Geraint Lewis (b. 1969), The souls of the righteous
• Healey Willan (1880-1968), Rise up, my love, my fair one

This service of Choral Evensong, sung by the Cathedral Schola, observes the Feast of Anselm, Archbishop of Canterbury. The officiant and preacher is the Very Rev. Sam Candler. Choral repertoire includes:

• Jessica French, Preces & Responses
• Kenneth Leighton (1929-1988), Collegium Magdalenae Oxoniense
• Craig Phillips (b. 1961), The Lord is risen indeed
• David Briggs (b. 1962), O Lord, support us

This service of Choral Evensong, sung by the Cathedral Schola, observes the Second Sunday of Easter. The officiant and preacher is the Rev. Canon David Boyd. Choral repertoire includes:

• Bernard Rose (1916-1996), Preces & Responses
• Herbert Murrill (1909-1952) in E
• Howard Helvey (b. 1968), Awake, arise!
• Orlandus Lassus (1530/32-1594), Quia vidisti me, Thoma

A Meditation on the Passion of Christ, sung by the Cathedral Schola, marks the Sunday of the Passion. One of the most moving choral services of the year, this meditation employs lessons & carols, spirituals, anthems, motets, and congregational hymns to illuminate the Passion of Christ, which is retold using biblical narratives from Mark, Matthew, and John, sung to some of the most ancient plainchant known to the Church. The officiant is the Rev. Canon George Maxwell. Choral repertoire includes:

• Bruce Neswick (b. 1956), “In the cross of Christ I glory” Tomter
• Owain Park (b. 1993), I wonder as I wander
• David Hurd (b. 1950), “A stable lamp is lighted” Andújar
• Nancy Wertsch (b. 1948), In monte Oliveti
• Charles Snider (1955-2026), Was ever grief like mine?
• Thomas Tallis (c. 1505-1585), “To mock your reign, O dearest Lord” Third Tune
• Kenneth Leighton (1929-1988), “Drop, drop, slow tears” from Crucifixus pro nobis
• Trond Kverno (b. 1945), Corpus Christi Carol
• “Ah, holy Jesus, how hast thou offended” Herzliebster Jesu
• Spiritual, Were you there when they crucified my Lord
• Antonio Lotti (1667-1740), Crucifixus à 8