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Choral Evensong, 5 pm
April 24, 2016 @ 5:00 pm - 6:00 pm
EVENSONG LED BY ST. MICHAEL’S CHOIR — WITH A NEW TWIST ON THE MUSIC! BE THERE on Sunday, April 24 at 5 pm for a joyful celebration of spring and God’s blessings. This Evensong we will be introducing (dare I say, the Vermont premier — if not a New England first?) the wonderful settings of British composer Bob Chilcott, with an anthem by his contemporary Will Todd. And now……a little history!
*What is Evensong? Evensong is the sung version of Evening Prayer, which was
itself created in 1662 by combining the more ancient services Vespers and Compline.
**What is the music for Evensong? Evensong always contains a musical rendition of the two principal canticles in Evening Prayer, the Magnificat (the Song of Mary) and the Nunc Dimittis (the Song of Simeon). It can contain additional anthems and hymns as well.
***Does Evensong ever change? The wonderful thing about Evensong is that it allows for continual renewal through the vehicle of music and readings. But it also has an incredibly long and meaningful place in the Anglican church.
****Is it good for all ages? YES! Because it is a rich sensory experience, with no sermons or lengthy creeds, it engages and touches the heart. Evensong was my son’s favorite service when he was a teenager.