We celebrate the start of Pride Month with Choral Evensong, a service that celebrates the all-embracing love of God. The organ prelude begins at 3:45 pm. Choral music includes works by John Ireland, Caleb Burhans, and Stephen Paulus. A festive reception follows.
The Saint George’s Choir and Choristers sing Choral Evensong. Music includes Herbert Howell’s Evening Service (Collegium Regale), and Herbert Sumsion’s incredible anthem, They that go down to the sea. The Prelude begins at 3:45 pm. A reception follows in the Parish Hall.
The Saint George’s Choir and Choristers sing Choral Evensong for Easter. Music includes Samuel Wesley’s Blessed be the God and Father and Joanna Forbes L’Strange Kings College Service. The Prelude begins at 3:45 pm by guest organist Dr. John “Chappy” Stowe. A festive reception follows in the Parish Hall.
Our monthly Choral Evensong is sung by the Choristers & Saint George’s Choir. Featuring Caleb Burhan’s Magnificat and Nunc Dimittis, along with Kurt Bestor’s Prayer for the Children, offered for the children of the world affected by war and violence.
World renown organist and Visiting Professor of Organ at Oberlin, Christa Rakich, performs a recital on Pasi Opus 28. This recital is co-sponsored by the Northern Virginia Chapter of the American Guild of Organists. A free-will offering is received.
Our monthly Choral Evensong is sung by the Choristers & Saint George’s Choir followed by the return of the Chili-Cookoff. Bring your favorite chili in a crock pot for others to sample, or just bring yourself. Chilies can be dropped off in the parish hall prior to Evensong. There will be music, decorations, a canopy of cantina party lights to provide a festive atmosphere, and a piñata grand finale for children. Beverages, salads, tortilla chips and chicken nuggets for children will be provided by the Saint Georges Men’s Group. The prelude to Evensong begins at 3:45 pm.
Music includes works by Maxine Thevenot, Jessica French, and Arnold Sevier’s “Precious Lord.”
Join us for our monthly service of Choral Evensong. Music by Brewer, Mendelssohn, and Sanders. The prelude begins at 3:45 pm. A reception follows.
A new tradition!
Saint George’s choirs sing a service of Lessons and Carols for Christmas in the style of King’s College. Doors open at 3:30 pm. Admission is free and open to the public. A festive reception follows.
The Saint George’s Choirs sing a service of Choral Evensong for Advent featuring John Ferguson’s anthem, “O, come, O, come, Emmanuel” for choir and viola. We welcome Evelyn Harpham, violist. Music also includes works by Gary Davison and Brenda Portman. The prelude begins at 3:45 pm and features Advent chorale settings by J. S. Bach. A reception follows in the Parish Hall.
Our annual Choral Evensong for All Souls is sung by the Saint George's Choir and Choristers. We remember those who have died with a time of candle lighting and the reading of the Parish Necrolgy. A special prelude featuring music for organ and cello begins at 3:45 pm. We welcome cellist Rosanna Butterfield.
Music by Max Bruch, Joanna Forbes L'Strange, Jake Runestad, Peter Nardone, and Craig Phillips.
A festive reception follows in the Parish Hall.
Join us for our annual Halloween Kids Concert! Features fun music for the season on our Martin Pasi pipe organ, along with Pumpkin Carols and pumpkin carving. Be sure to wear your costumes!
Monthly Choral Evensong returns the first Sunday of each month, October through June at 4:00 pm, sung by the Saint George's Choir and Choristers. The organ prelude begins at 3:45 pm.
Music by Herbert Howells, Maxine Thevenot, and Joseph Rheinberger.
A reception follows in the Parish Hall.
We celebrate the start of Pride Month with Choral Evensong for Trinity Sunday, a service that celebrates the all-embracing love of God. The organ prelude begins at 3:50 pm and is played by Saint George's Assistant Organist, Alfred Yoon who offers music by by Bach, Messiaen, and Gigout. Choral music includes works by Mendelssohn and Stopford. A reception follows in the Parish Hall.
We celebrate our music ministries with this month’s Choral Evensong sung by Saint George’s Choir and Choristers. A special organ prelude begins at 3:45 pm played by high school senior, Bradley McMullin, who will offer Mendelssohn’s challenging and beautiful Organ Sonata No. 1. Evensong includes Charles Stanford’s Evening Canticles in G and David Hurd’s “It is a good thing to give thanks.” A reception follows in the parish hall. Join us for this ancient and transcendent liturgy at the close of the day.
Our monthly Choral Evensong is sung by Saint George’s Choir and Choristers. In this service, we are invited to reflect, pray for the world and for ourselves, and to commend all into God’s hands as words of Holy Scripture are said and sung. Features music by Magaret Burk, Gary Davison, and Orlando Gibbons. A light reception follows. A light reception follows.
Our monthly Choral Evensong is sung by Saint George’s Choir and Choristers. In this service, we are invited to reflect, pray for the world and for ourselves, and to commend all into God’s hands as words of Holy Scripture are said and sung. Features music by Maxine Thevenot, Noble, and Moses Hogan. A light reception follows.
Our monthly Choral Evensong is sung by Saint George’s Choir and Choristers. In this service, we are invited to reflect, pray for the world and for ourselves, and commend all into God’s hands as words of Holy Scripture are said and sung. Features music by New Mexican composer Maxine Thevenot, George Dyson’s Canticles in D (often referred to as the Star Wars canticles), and Balfour Gardiner’s epic Evening Hymn.
We celebrate the season of Advent with our annual Procession of Advent Lessons and Carols featuring the Saint George’s Choirs. Time-honored lessons and music of the season unite as we prepare for the birth of Jesus.
Our monthly Choral Evensong is sung by Saint George’s Choir and Choristers. In this service, we are invited to reflect, pray for the world and for ourselves, and to commend all into God’s hands as words of Holy Scripture are said and sung. Features Samuel Sebastian Wesley’s large-scale anthem, “The Wilderness.” A light reception follows.
Ben’s recital will be rescheduled for early 2023. We apologize for the change. Check back for a new date soon.
Saint George’s Minister of Music, Ben Keseley, gives a recital on the church’s new Martin Pasi, Opus 28 pipe organ to celebrate the one-year anniversary of its installation.
Calling all kids and kids at heart! Dress in your Halloween costume for this short 30-minute festive organ concert for kids. Get an up-close look at the organ as you hear some famous Toccatas for the organ. Be sure to wear your costume and collect your goodie bag! Free and open to all.
A Benefit Concert celebrating the ten-year partnership between Capitol Early Music and Music at Saint George’s. Our benefit concert features Bálint Karosi on the Pasi Op. 28 organ and Héloïse Degrugillier on recorder and traverso.
The Christmas Eve Prelude begins at 9:30 pm featuring the Saint George’s Choir. The prelude features Christmas anthems and carols that help us journey to the manager where we find the Christ child. Festival Eucharist follows beginning at 10 pm, with candlelight, carols, choir and brass.
The Christmas Eve Prelude begins at 5:30 pm featuring the Saint George’s Choir. The prelude features Christmas anthems and carols that help us journey to the manager where we find the Christ child. Festival Eucharist follows beginning at 6 pm, with candlelight, carols, choir, and brass.
Capitol Early Music presents renowned baroque dancer Caroline Copeland performs 17th and 18th century French dances in costume. With instrumentalists Alison Melville, recorder and traverso; Mary Findley, violin; Douglas Poplin, cello and viola da gamba; and Patrick Merrill, harpsichord.
Join us to celebrate the season with this extended prelude to our 10pm Festival Eucharist for Christmas Eve. The Saint George’s Choir and Orchestra offers Bach’s popular Cantata 140, Wachet auf ruft uns die Stimme (Wake awake, for night is flying). Come early to enjoy this wonderful work as we celebrate the birth of our Savior, Jesus Christ.
Holy Hour: Evensong and Refreshment - A short service is rich in prayer and scripture with beautiful music. A time to rest, recharge, and unplug. Healing prayers are offered beginning at 6:15pm and after the service. December’s Evensong will be centered in Advent and the our final days of waiting and anticipation of the arrival of our Lord and Savior, Jesus Christ.
A Concert with Harpsichordist Elizabeth Wright
Les Goûts-Réunis
A Celebration of French and Italian Styles. Music by Leclair, Barrière, Rebel, Couperin, Corelli, Bononcini, Caldara, and Vivaldi
TICKETS AT THE DOOR: $20/$10 STUDENTS
