“The Soul Cries Out” - An Evensong for Lent
Sunday, March 4 at 4 p.m.
The Cathedral Singers are looking forward to presenting another in their series of special Sunday afternoon liturgies on March 4 at 4 p.m. in the Cathedral. Led by Director of Music Thomas Lloyd and accompanied by Cathedral Organist John Bailey and guest pianist and composer Jay Fluellen, the Singers will offer The Soul Cries Out - An Evensong for Lent.
Video clip of the Service Music.
The liturgy will draw on the music of African-American composers in a wide range of musical styles. Liturgical prayers will include the words of the influential theologian Howard Thurman. The Very Rev. Judith A. Sullivan will serve as the Officiant and Preacher. We will be joined by our special guests, the Chancel Choir of the African Episcopal Church of Saint Thomas, under the direction of Jay Fluellen.
Service music will include:
Larry Farrow - Deep River
Jay Fluellen - There is a balm in Gilead
Jay Fluellen - Magnificat and Nunc Dimittis
William Dawson - Steal Away
Duke Ellington - Our Father (from Sacred Concerts)
Willis Barnett - Wait on the Lord
Thomas Lloyd - Stan’ Still, Jordan / Egbe Nukpowo
John S. Norris - Where He Leads Me
Fela Sowande - Joshua Fit de Battle of Jericho - Organ Voluntary
We hope you’ll join us for a time of meditation, searching, and reflection during this holy season of Lent.
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8 Feb, 2012 — Daniel Tomko
