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Organist Leon W. Couch III to Perform on Sunday, February 7
On Sunday, February 7, at 3:15 p.m., the Cathedral of St. Philip will host a recital by organist Leon W. Couch, III. Dr. Couch teaches at Converse College, in Spartanburg, and has performed several times before at the Cathedral. He will perform works by Buxtehude, Pachelbel, Bach and Vierne.

Annual Candlemas Procession and Choral Eucharist
Immediately following the recital, at 4 p.m. the Cathedral will offer its annual Candelmas Procession and Choral Eucharist for the Feast of the Presentation. The Cathedral Schola will sing the Mass for Five Voices of William Byrd and Johann Walter’s Nunc Dimittis.

Diocesan Chorister Festival to Offer Evensong on Saturday, February 13
On Saturday, February 14, the Diocese of Atlanta will sponsor a chorister festival with a choir made up of choristers from parishes all over the diocese, with the festival taking place at the Cathedral. The guest conductor for the festival will be Malcolm Archer, currently at Winchester College in England, previously having filled positions at Wells Cathedral and St. Paul’s Cathedral in London. The festival will end on Saturday afternoon with a service of Evensong at 4 p.m. in the Cathedral, which is open to the public. We encourage everyone to come and hear these very talented young choristers singing under the direction of one of the most widely-known living choral composers and conductors. Don’t miss it!

Our Canon for Music, Dale Adelmann

Dr. Dale Adelmann began his ministry with us in August. Before coming to the Cathedral, Dale Adelmann served at All Saints’ Episcopal Church, Beverly Hills, a lively, energetic, and creative Episcopal Church in a challenging area. At All Saints’, Dale has supervised and conducted three different choirs: the All Saints’ Choir, a Parish Choir, and the children’s Choristers program.

From 1991 through 2003, Dale was the Organist-Choirmaster at St. Paul’s Cathedral in Buffalo, New York, again supervising and conducting a variety of choirs. While in Buffalo, he was also the Music Director of the Buffalo Philharmonic Chorus from 2001 to 2003.

Academically, Dale graduated with high distinction from the University of Michigan, before earning a Masters in Music degree from the Yale University School of Music and the Institute of Sacred Music in 1986. In 1993, he was awarded his Ph.D. at the University of Cambridge, England (St. John’s College). We welcome Dale to our city and community, and look forward to a great new chapter at the Cathedral.

The Cathedral of St. Philip offers a comprehensive choral music program ranging from traditional Anglican to 21st Century choral works.

Over 100 volunteer singers, five volunteer organists, and six volunteer pianists along with 12 staff singers and two staff organists, provide music for more than 225 liturgies each year, as well as dozens of weddings and many funerals.

Cathedral Choir--the primary adult choir, sings at 11:15 a.m. each Sunday of the month and at 8:45 a.m. two Sundays each month, and for special services. Rehearses on Thursdays, 7:00 - 9:00 p.m. Audition required.

Choral Schola--a thirty-voice adult choir, sings at most Sunday 4 p.m. Evensongs and for special services. Rehearses on Thursdays, 9 - 9:45 p.m. Audition required.

Senior Choristers--is for girls 4th-12th grade and boys 4th grade through voice change. The Senior Choristers sing twice a month at 8:45 a.m., and for special services. Rehearse Wednesdays, 6:30 - 8 p.m.

Junior Choristers--is for boys and girls in 3rd grade. The Junior Choristers sing with the Senior Choristers once a month at 8:45 a.m., and for special services. Rehearse Wednesdays, 6:15 - 7:15 p.m.

“allegro—music for young children”-- is for children from 3 years of age through the 2nd grade. The allegro choir, consisting of 1st and 2nd graders, sings for half a dozen services each year, plus the annual Christmas Pageant on Christmas Eve. Meets Wednesday afternoons. Contact the Music Department (404-365-1050) to learn more.

Instrumentalists--If you play any musical instrument -- string, brass, or woodwind -- and would like to participate in services, please contact the Music Department at 404-365-1050.

Children's Worship Musicians-- invite anyone who can play an instrument or lead singing to help with the children's music on Sunday mornings during the children's worship service. Please contact Mary Hunter Strange at 404-365-1082.