Cathedral Arts
A program of musical witness to God.
2024 Fall Season
Sunday, September 22: Cathedral Arts Patron Garden Party, 4:00 pm
Mark Babcock and Anthony Braida’s House. RSVP to babcockm@central.edu
Sunday, October 13: Choral Evensong celebrating Charles Villiers Stanford, 4:00 pm
Friday, October 25: Central College A Cappella Choir Concert, 7:00 pm
Sunday, November 17: Requiem, Maurice Durufle, 4:00 pm
Sunday, December 22: Advent Lessons and Carols, 4:00 pm
St. Paul’s Cathedral Arts
Cathedral Arts was originally established as the Music Academy of St Paul’s by then choirmaster Ben Allaway almost 25 years ago, largely as a fine arts series. It supports the artistic offerings of the Cathedral, including musical services that also reach out to the wider community as part of our role as a cathedral located in the center of the city.
Over the years, the programming has evolved from mostly non-liturgical noon concerts (with lunch available and broadcast by WOI) and special events like organ concerts by nationally or regionally recognized artists, to a focus on what we do best--witnessing to the love of God through music in a beautiful sacred space.
Our annual series includes:
· The monthly Evensong services on a fixed Sunday (the third one each month during the program year, September through May), sung by the Cathedral Choir and/or the Howells Scholars, a semi-professional group of singers from both the St Paul’s Parish and the community
· Organ recitals and concerts by our own organist/choirmaster Professor Mark Babcock and others around the area, throughout the year, particularly including Advent, showcasing our magnificent Casavant instrument
· Sunday morning carillon concerts
· Special services such as Requiem and choral masses and Lessons and Carols
Cathedral Arts is not fully funded through the Cathedral budget but is largely supported by grants and generous support of loyal patrons throughout the community.
Current Season: 2024 Fall & Winter Season
Sunday, October 13 4:00 p.m. Choral Evensong led by the Howells Scholars Bulletin
Past Events: 2024 Spring Season
Sunday, February 18th 3:30 pm Organ Recital, David Raymond 4:00 pm Choral Evensong led by the Howells Scholars Bulletin
Sunday, March 17th 3:30 pm Organ Recital, Ross Jallo 4:00 pm Choral Evensong led by the Central College Chamber Singers and Howells Scholars The Denver Service by Ross Jallo will be featured. Bulletin
Sunday, April 21st 3:30 pm Organ Recital, Ben Hoskins 4:00 pm Choral Evensong led by the Howells Scholars Bulletin
Sunday, May 12th 4:00 pm Choral Pre-NYC Tour Concert, Central College A Cappella Choir
2023
Sunday, December 17, 2023, at 4:00 pm Advent Lessons & Carols Bulletin View Service
Sunday, November 19 at 3:30 pm Organ concert with Choral Evensong at 4:00 pm Bulletin View Service
Sunday, October 15 at 3:30 pm Organ Concert followed by 4:00 pm Choral Evensong Bulletin View Service
Sunday, April 16 at 4:00 pm Choral Evensong Bulletin View Service
Sunday, February 19 4:00 pm Choral Evensong
Service featuring music for the Transfiguration. Led by the Howells Scholars and conducted by guest conductor Dr. Joshua Boggs. Bulletin View Service
Sunday, March 19 at 4:00 pm Choral Evensong Bulletin View Service
A Choral Evensong service featuring music for Lent. Led by the Howells Scholars.
Sunday, April 16 at 4:00 pm Choral Evensong
A Choral Evensong service featuring music for Eastertide. Led by the Howells Scholars.
Sunday, May 14 at 4:00 pm Special Concert
The Central College A Cappella Choir will perform a Pre-Colorado Tour Concert.
2022
Sunday, December 18 at 4:00 pm Advent Service of Lessons and Carols
Sung by the Cathedral Choir.
Sunday, November 20 at 4:00 pm Choral Evensong
A Service of Thanksgiving, sung by the Howells Scholars featuring the music of Charles Stanford.
Acting Dean Nicola Bowler will be officiating.
View the Thanksgiving Service.
Sunday, October 16 at 4:00 pm Requiem by Gabriel Faure
Choral works will be led by a combined Cathedral Choir and Howells Scholars, paired with a Chamber Orchestra and Organ (David Raymond, organist). Work will be conducted by Canon Mark Babcock, Cathedral Organist/Choirmaster.
View the Requiem.
Sunday, September 18 at 4:00 pm Choral Evensong
Taking place at the Cathedral, Bishop Betsey Monnot will be officiating, and all choral works will be led by the Cathedral Choir and guests from the Diocese. Featured music is by Charles Callahan.
View the September Evensong.
Sacred Choral Concert – Songs of Joy, Love, Peace, and Courage:
Sunday, May 15th at 4:00 pm, featuring the Central College A Cappella Choir
This select 60-voice collegiate choir will sing their sacred choral program for St. Paul’s and the larger community before departing for an Argentina Choir Tour on May 16th. The choir is under the direction of Professor Mark Babcock who is in his 23rd year of teaching at Central College and is also Canon Cathedral Organist/Choirmaster/Carilloneur. The concert will include sung prayers for peace for the people of Ukraine and the world.
View Pt. 1 of the Concert. View pt. 2 of the Concert.
March 20 Choral Evensong at 4:00 pm
Sung by the Howells Scholars and members of the Cathedral Choir under the direction of Cathedral Organist/Choirmaster Canon Mark Babcock, and featuring the music of Herbert Howells. The organist will be Canon David Raymond, Cathedral organist emeritus.
February 20 Choral Evensong at 4:00pm
Celebrating Black History Month: Music featuring African American composers.
