Hello St. Paul’s, During Lent, the Cathedral calls us to slow down, to pray, and to listen more deeply. We often think of this season in terms of what we give up or what we take on spiritually. But perhaps one of the most important Lenten disciplines is learning to listen — to God, to … READ MORE…
Dear people of St Paul’s, When the time came to begin working on this letter, I was flooded with thoughts and ideas of what to say. So much so, that I wasn’t able to write anything at first! After more reflection, this turns out to be a letter of thanks to you, the people that … READ MORE…
Hello St. Paul’s, Since November 16, when Martin Green announced his upcoming departure, I have been focusing on identifying interim music staff to take us through a six month search for the next Canon for Music, starting in January. I am very happy to announce that our organ scholar, Seonjeong Park, will step up as … READ MORE…
Music for All as a Gift from God Hello, My name is Frank Borik, and I’m writing today about the revitalization of the Friends of Cathedral Music ministry! (FoCM) After reflection and discernment, I have volunteered to lead this ministry, and I’m very excited to be participating in the growth that the Music Department will … READ MORE…
Hello St. Paul’s, As we head into the summer months, we want to update you on the cathedral’s music ministry. As you know, our choirs are sounding magnificent this season, perhaps the best in a long time. This is due in large part to the presence of our staff singers. We do our best to … READ MORE…
Dear siblings in Christ, Alleluia! I write to you with great joy and enthusiasm to announce that with the Holy Spirit’s gift of generosity in this community our Music Center major gifts campaign (click here to learn more) has just surpassed 90% of the $2.5 million goal! Because of the magnanimity of you all, 186 … READ MORE…
When Dean Penny approached me to prepare this Ministry Highlight on the Music Department, I was immediately struck with what a difficult task this is to accomplish in just one short letter. How do I talk about something in which I am so impassioned in just a few paragraphs? How do I convey how special … READ MORE…
Local well-known concert pianist Bryan Verhoye will present a thrilling program of solo piano music on the Cathedral’s recently restored Steinway grand piano on November 18, 2023 at 5 pm. Program highlights include works by Scarlatti, Beethoven, Chopin, Rachmaninoff and Ginastera’s epic Sonata No 1 for piano. Suggested donation: $20 ($5 Students) Click here to … READ MORE…
St. Paul’s opens its Great Hall concert series this fall with a delightful performance by soprano Angelina Réaux, and baritone Michael Sokol singing “Songs for a Saturday”. This program includes some of musical theatre’s loveliest love songs and duets, songs from the American Songbook and songs from composers such as Poulenc, Ravel, Bernstein, Sondheim, and … READ MORE…
Dear St. Paul’s family, Since I returned from my sabbatical a number of people have asked me about the post-pandemic rebuilding of our music ministry. In this letter I will try to give you as full a picture as possible of our progress in each area and of the challenges and opportunities before us. Please … READ MORE…