Special Musical Events

Tuesdays at 6:00 p.m.
Choral Evensong is offered by the Junior Choristers of the Grace Church Choirs each Tuesday that Grace Church School is in session through 22 May.
Tuesday Evensong is currently on recess until April 17th.
To confirm the schedule and location please call 212.254.2000/6.

April 2012

Sunday 15 April at 4:00 p.m.
Selections from Handel’s MESSIAH Part II and Part III.
Choral Evensong by The Adult Choir with The Parish Choir.

Friday 27 April at 7:00 p.m.
THE ANNUAL CHOIR CONCERT
The Choir of Men and Boys with The Girls’ Choir.
Works by Beethoven, Byrd, Durufle, Handel, Stanford, Tallis and other. No ticket required.

May 2012

Wednesday 30 May
The summer season of “Bach at Noon” will begin with weekly programs
each Wednesday afternoon from 12:20 to 12:50 p.m.

June 2012

Sunday 10 June at 11:00 a.m.
The Choir of Men and Boys and The Girls’ Choir celebrate the conclusion
of their 117th season.

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September 2011

Saturday 10 September at 4:00 p.m.
The Saturday Afternoon Organ Meditation Series begins.
Programs are offered each Sunday between 10 September and 26 May lasting forty-five minutes. Please check ahead; programs are subject to the celebration of special liturgies and other observances
(212.254.2000/6). No ticket required.

Sunday 11 September at 11:00 a.m.
The beginning of the 117th Season of the Choirs of Grace Church in
New York. The Choir of Men and Boys and The Girls’ Choir.

Sunday 11 September at 4:00 p.m.
Service of Remembrance at the Tenth Anniversary of the
Terrorist Attacts of 11 September 2001.
REQUIEM by Gabriel Fauré will be offered by
The Combined Choirs of Grace Church in New York.

Tuesday 13 September at 12:20 p.m.
“Bach at Noon” resumes weekday programs. This series features the
organ works of Johann Sebastian Bach, offered Tuesday through Friday
from 12:20 to 12:50 p.m. in the Chantry. 13 September through 25 May.

Sunday 18 September at 4:00 p.m.
The Sunday Afternoon Organ Meditation Series begins.
Programs are offered each Sunday between 18 September and 27 May
lasting forty-five minutes. Please check ahead; programs are subject to
the celebration of special liturgies and other observances
(212.254.2000/6). No ticket required.

October 2011

Sunday 16 October at 4:00 p.m.
REJOICE IN THE LAMB, Benjamin Britten.
Evening Service, Harold Friedell in F
Preces and Responses, William Byrd.
Choral Evensong. The Choir of Men and Boys.

November 2011

Sunday 6 November at 4:00 p.m.
MESSE DE REQUIEM by Alfred Desenclos
Offered as a meditation during Choral Evensong. The Adult Choir.

Sunday 20 November at 11:00 a.m.
Grace Church School Sunday.
I was glad, C. Hubert H. Parry and Christ whose glory filled the skies.
Welcome home Alumni of the Choir of Men and Boys and Girls’ Choirs.
Please see ALUMNI BUTTON under Choirs.
The Choir of Men and Boys and The Girls’ Choir.

Thursday 24 November at 11:00 a.m.
Thanksgiving Day, The Holy Eucharist Rite II.

December 2011

Sunday 4 December at 4:00 p.m.
An Advent Service of Lessons and Carols. The Adult Choir.
Works by Byrd, Gibbons, Palestrina, Tallis and others.

Sunday 11 December at 4:00 p.m.
Choral Evensong. The Girls’ Choir, alumni and Ladies from The Adult and
Parish Choirs.
CEREMONY OF CAROLS, Benjamin Britten

Wednesday 14 December from 12:15-12:45 p.m.
CANCELLED
Due to incredible restoration work going on in the Church and the anticipated re opening of the Choir area for Christmas.
THE ANNUAL COMMUNITY CAROL SING will take one year off and be back renewed and more beautiful in 2012.
Led by the Rector with the Boys’ and Girls’ Choirs.

Saturday 24 December at 7:30 p.m.
Seasonal Prelude of Organ Music.

Saturday 24 December at 8:00 p.m.
A Festival of Nine Lessons and Carols.
The Choir of Men and Boys with The Girls’ Choir.
Works by Ord, Mathias, Rutter, Willcocks, and others.

Saturday 24 December at 10:30 p.m.
Seasonal Prelude of Organ Music.

Saturday 24 December at 11:00 p.m.
Holy Communion, Rite I.
The Reverend J. Donald Waring, celebrant and preacher.
The Adult Choir.
Works by Adam, Gibbons and others.

Sunday 25 December at 11:00 a.m.
CHRISTMAS MORNING, Holy Communion, Rite I.
Works by Darke, Gibbons, Willcocks, and others.
The Adult Choir.

January 2012

Sunday 8 January at 4:00 p.m.
AMAHL AND THE NIGHT VISITORS
by Gian-Carlo Menotti.
Choral Evensong. The Adult Choir offers this dramatic sacred opera in the context of evening prayer in the historic sacred space of Grace Church.

Sunday 29 January at 4:00 p.m.
The Junior Choristers of the Grace Church Choirs offer their Fourth
Annual Concert under the director of Dr. Barry Rose. This concert will
feature music for the young soprano voice including works by
Burgon, King, Plumstead, Reger, Ridout, Rose and others.

February 2012

Wednesday 22 February at 6:00 p.m. (Ash Wednesday)
The Imposition of Ashes and Holy Communion.
Works by J.S. Bach, Farrant and Hilton.
The Adult Choir.

April 2012

HOLY WEEK
Sunday 1 April at 11:00 a.m. (Palm Sunday)
The Liturgy of the Palms, Reading of the Passion and
Choral Eucharist. Works by J.B. Faure and others.
The Choir of Men and Boys.

Sunday 1 April at 4:00 p.m. (Palm Sunday)
Selections from Handel’s MESSIAH Part II.
Choral Evensong. The Adult Choir

Thursday 5 April at 7:00 p.m. (Maundy Thursday)
Foot Washing and The Lord’s Supper.
Works by Duruflé, Farrant, Hilton, Tallis and others
The Adult Choir.

Friday 6 April Noon to 3:00 p.m. (Good Friday )
The Three Hours Devotion to Our Lord on the Cross.
Meditations and Hymns.

Friday 6 April at 7:00 p.m. (Good Friday )
OLIVET TO CALVARY by J.H. Maunder offered in the context
of the Order of Worship for the Evening. The Adult Choir.

Saturday 7 April at 10:00 a.m. (Holy Saturday)
The Easter Eve Walk for Children.

Saturday 7 April at 7:00 p.m. (Holy Saturday)
The Great Vigil of Easter
Works by Byrd, Palestrina and others. The Adult Choir.

Sunday 8 April at 9:00 a.m. (Easter Day)
Holy Communion Rite II. The Combined Choirs of Grace Church.

Sunday 8 April at 11:00 a.m. (Easter Day)
Holy Communion Rite I.
The Combined Choirs of Grace Church with Brass and Timpani.
Works by Byrd, Noyon/Hancock, Parker and others.

Sunday 8 April at 4:00 p.m. (Easter Day)
Festive Organ Music for a Joyous Easter! Works by Bach, Vierne and Widor.

Sunday 8 April at 6:00 p.m. (Easter Day)
Holy Communion Rite II
Works by Noyon/Hancock, Byrd and others. The Adult Choir.
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