Music

Thank you all for your kind welcoming last May when I began at All Saints. It goes without saying that this parish is blessed to have such an array of talented, passionate, and caring members. I have enjoyed speaking with you all and learning about the history of such a diverse place.

Working with the choir is a joy and we have come a long way. I am constantly overwhelmed by the choir’s dedication to prepare for Mass. It is a privilege to work with such a poised group of musicians that are not discouraged by the challenges that lie ahead for us. We have a choir concert in March. The program will be diverse just like All Saints. It demonstrates music heard throughout the Episcopal Church in this parish and universally. We look forward to that…

The choir and I are eager to see where next year will take the music program. New concerts, new music, possible renovations on the organ are just a few items on the agenda for next year. We do not know what God has planned for us. I can see through the dedication of these members, that the music program will be enriched as we all strive to create something beautiful for the glory of our Lord.

— Mason Copeland, Organist and Choirmaster

Choir

Our repertoire is centered on plainsong, and we sing the proper chants for each Sunday and Feast Day observance.

While these are sung in English, our chants are notated with the traditional Gregorian square note system, and the chants are closely patterned after the original Gregorian melodies as found in the Liber Usualis.

The core of our anthem and motet literature comes from the Tudor school of composition, notably the composers Thomas Tallis and William Byrd. We also sing a considerable range of Romantic, 20th Century, and Contemporary compositions, including many pieces written specifically for our ensemble. In addition to several evensong and other special services throughout the choral season, we sing a spring concert every year.

Past programs have featured works by Wolfgang Amadeus Mozart, Benjamin Britten, and Arvo Pärt.

Membership is open to all singers proficient in reading music following a brief introductory session. To schedule an appointment, contact choirmaster Mason Copeland.