Our music: one expression
of gratitude for our Faith.
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A chapel over 250
years old with nearly flawless acoustics, five sacred choirs for all ages, a 10 rank organ
which perfectly fills the space . . . these are contributing characteristics of the music at
St. Peter's Church in the Great Valley. And all to the glory, and worship, of our Lord Jesus
Christ.
Photo courtesy of William Van Pelt
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UPCOMING MUSICAL EVENTS
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| Thursday, March 11, 2010 |
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7:30 p.m. |
Choir Rehearsal (Church Choir Room)
Family Choir, 7:30. Gallery Choir, 8:00! |
| Thursday, March 18, 2010 |
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7:30 p.m. |
Choir Rehearsal (Church Choir Room)
Gallery Choir. (Family Choir invited to come work on Holy Week repertoire, 7:30-8:00!) |
| Thursday, March 25, 2010 |
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7:30 p.m. |
Choir Rehearsal (Church Choir Room)
BOTH CHOIRS!!! |
| Sunday, March 28, 2010 |
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4:00 p.m. |
Passion Sunday Order of Worship for the Evening (Church)
A service of Passion music by Baroque composer Heinrich Schütz including his Passion According to St. John, sung in English, preceded by an ancient sung office – An Order of Worship for the Evening. |
| Thursday, April 1, 2010 |
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7:30 p.m. |
Maundy Thursday liturgy (Church)
Holy Eucharist and foot-washing. Plainchant and music by Duruflé. |
| Saturday, April 3, 2010 |
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7:30 p.m. |
The Great Vigil of Easter (Barn)
Lighting of the New Fire, Holy Baptism, Holy Eucharist. Music for choirs, instruments, and handbells; bring bells and noisemakers to celebrate the Resurrection! |
| Sunday, April 4, 2010 |
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9:00 a.m. |
Festal Choral Eucharist for Easter Day (Barn)
Music for choir, brass quartet, and timpani. |
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11:00 a.m. |
Preparatory liturgy and Festal Choral Eucharist for Easter Day (Barn)
Music for choir, brass quartet, and timpani. |
| Sunday, May 16, 2010 |
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4:00 p.m. |
Chester Children's Chorus (Barn)
Spring Concert of Spirituals, Gospel, and Classics; John Alston, Director.
Sponsored by the St. Peter’s Outreach Commission. All donations benefit the Chester Children’s Chorus. |
| Thursday, May 27, 2010 |
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7:30 p.m. |
Choir Rehearsal (Barn)
BOTH choirs! Rehearsal for Evensong in the Barn. |
| Thursday, June 3, 2010 |
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7:30 p.m. |
Choir Rehearsal (Church Choir Room)
BOTH Choirs! Rehearsal for Evensong in the Church Choir Room. |
| Saturday, June 5, 2010 |
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1:30 p.m. |
Choir Rehearsal (Barn)
BOTH Choirs! FINAL rehearsal for Evensong, in the Barn with instruments. |
| Sunday, June 6, 2010 |
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4:00 p.m. |
Festal Choral Evensong (Barn)
The combined choirs of St. Peter's. Our final Evensong of the year, including a special performance of Vivaldi's Magnificat with strings. Barbecue follows on the Terrace. |
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