Choral Evensong is a contemplative service of prayer, scripture and music which has been sung in the Anglican church since the sixteenth century. Evensong or Evening Prayer, is a worship service that was devised by Thomas Cranmer for the Book of Common Prayer (1549) and brings together many elements of the monastic offices of Vespers and Compline. This forty-five minute service of music, scripture and prayer is a particularly special opportunity for intimate prayer and meditation.

 

The service begins with a choral introit - a piece sung by the choir from the back of the church. Preces and responses from the Book of Common Prayer are sung by the Priest and responded to by the choir, the Magnificat and Nunc Dimitis are sung by the choir as well as a choral anthem, an Anglican Chant psalm. Two hymns and two readings from scripture make up the rest of the service. 

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As part of the symposium, you will rehearse and perform a full Evensong Service which will take place at the end of the weekend, on Sunday, November 17 at 4:30 PM. The service will be open to the public and will be a wonderful performance opportunity as well as a time to celebrate and share all that you have learned over the symposium!