Musical Offerings and Events

Choral Evensong

A centuries-old service that blends prayers and Psalms with choral singing. All are welcome to attend Evensong whatever their religion or background. You are invited to participate through your presence, listening to the words and music. Evensong is a service that provides a time for stillness and calm and solace in the prayers and readings at the end of the day.

All Evensong services are at 5:00 pm, with an organ prelude at 4:45 pm.
A freewill offering is taken. A reception follows in Harvard Hall.
The organist is Dwight Thomas, Canon for Music and Precentor.

Choral Evensong will return in January 2025.

Messiah Sing-along
Saturday, December 7 at 7:00 pm

In a festive evening of community singing, The Master Chorale of Tampa Bay invites you to participate in Part I of Handel's Messiah. Whether you are planning to sing or listen, we encourage you to take part in this holiday tradition. Attendance is free and scores will be provided!

Tampa Oratorio Singers
Sunday, December 8 at 7:00 pm (doors open at 6:00 pm)

Bring in the season with familiar, sacred and secular favorites including Have Yourself a Merry Little Christmas and Joy to the World.
Nancy Calahan, Music Director
Dale Williams, Accompanist

Tampa Oratorio Singers are an auditioned concert chorus, comprised of talented volunteer singers from all walks of life encompassing the entire Tampa Bay area, providing music lovers with the opportunity to perform and hear the music of the great choral masters. Tickets may be purchased online or at the door on day of concert ($10 for youth/student, $30 for general admission).

Chorus Angelorum & Iona Consort Holiday Concert
Christmas Together: A Feast of Holiday Music
Tuesday, December 17 at 7:00 pm

Chorus Angelorum, a St Petersburg a cappella choral group, and the Iona Consort, a St Pete chamber ensemble of professional instrumentalists, join forces for a delightful holiday concert, “Christmas Together.” Music includes interesting carol settings and works from such composers as Corelli, Morales, Buxtehude, Bruckner, Willan, and Rutter. The concert will include a premiere of Three Carol Sketches by music director Rick Smith and culminates with a rare presentation of Francesco Durante’s Magnificat.

Service of the Longest Night
Saturday, December 21 at 7:00 pm

This is a service of prayer and mindfulness for those dealing with loss of all kinds. We traditionally think of the holiday season as a time of joy and abundance, but for some the pressure to celebrate can be overwhelming. Life situations and loss can heighten feelings of worry and grief. This is a service of light in the midst of darkness.

The service is scheduled for the Winter Solstice, the longest night of the year. We recognize that there is darkness in all our lives. Through music, silent meditation, scripture, and healing prayer, we reach out to acknowledge sadness with comfort and quiet remembrance, to reflect on the losses we have experienced and to remember together the real reason for the season: The Light shines in the darkness, and the darkness has not overcome it. God is with us.

Featuring seven music meditations composed by harpist Dolly McClellan Roberts. Whether you are having a difficult time this holiday season or just want a moment of quiet, please come. If you know someone who is sad, struggling, or alone, please invite them to attend. Everyone is welcome.

Music and Arts at the Cathedral

Your Cathedral Choir has been very hard at work! Over the last several weeks the choir has rehearsal virtually and is pleased to bring you this Easter hymn in virtual-choir style.

Many thanks to Dwight Thomas, Director of Music and Organist, and especially to Tim Snyder for walking the group through this process and putting together such a beautiful video.

Joy to the Heart, John Bennett and K. Scott Key

Choir: Beth Snyder, John Di Pietro, Andi Gorton, Cathy Kleckner, Maggie Mardirosian, Jack Clark, Tim Snyder, Elaine New, Bradley Davis, Phillip Dvoracsek, Tim Staney, Betsy Reynolds, Jordan Campbell, Jessica Dvoracsek, Dwight Thomas, Dayle Peck, Rim Karnavicius