"Seek Him" A CD featuring The Choir of St. Mark's Episcopal Church, Philadelphia. Matthew Glandorf, Choirmaster & Organist
Megan Gallagher
Saint Mark's Church is known for its distinguished music program that graces its services, and lifts the spirits of parishioners and visitors alike. The Choir of Saint Mark's is a semi-professional ensemble of 24 voices which sings the services for Solemn Mass, Feast Days and special services in this historic Center City Gothic Revival masterpiece build in 1847 by architect John Notman.
At Saint Mark's, it has now been the tradition for some years to offer both Advent and Christmas Lessons and Carols, on the first Sunday in Advent and Christmas Eve afternoon respectively. This recording is a selection of some favorites, both traditional and contemporary from those services, as well as an inspiring organ improvisation by Matthew Glandorf.
- Alma Redemptoris (Mater Plainsong<Tonus Simplex, Mode V)
- E'en so Lord Jesus (Paul Manz, 1919 - 2009)
- Ich bin eine Stimme eines Rufers (Melchior Vulpius, ca 1570-1615)
- Lo, how a Rose e'er blooming (Hugo Distler, 1908-1942)
- In Winter's Heart (Chandler York, b. 1978)
- Love came down at Christmastime (Matthew Glandorf, b. 1972)
- Seek him that maketh the Seven stars (Johathan Dove, b. 1959)
- Magnificat from the First Service (Robert Parsons ca. 1535 - 1572)
- 9. Tomorrow shall be my Dancing Day (Gustav Holst, 1874 - 1934)
- Ave Maria (James Testa, b. 1948)
- Resonet in Laudibus (Anthony Mosakowski, b. 1970)
- The Road to Bethlehem (Michael Head, 1900 - 1976)
- "Andujar" A Stable Lamp is Lighted (David Hurd, b. 1950)
- Improvisation on "Alma Redemptoris Mater"
If you are interested in purchasing a CD copy of "Seek Him", please contact Megan Gallagher at mgallagher@saintmarksphiladelphia.org.