Ascension is a music-loving parish. Our music is traditional, reverent, and joyful. Selections come from the Hymnal 1982 and the old and new classics of sacred music.
music in our worship
At Sung Mass, our worship is accompanied by our one-manual, five rank Coulter organ, a unique tracker instrument which is ideal for Renaissance and Baroque organ repertoire. The hymn accompaniment style is intended to encourage joyful, confident singing by the congregation.
At a typical Sung Mass, the congregation will sing settings of the Rite I Mass from The Hymnal 1982, as well hymns and a chanted psalm. Our worship is also often enhanced by musical offerings from vocal or instrumental soloists.
ascension PARISH choir
Our Parish choir is composed of members of our congregation and guests who love to sing! The choir sings a Festival of Lessons and Carols service each year in December, as well as singing anthems and motets for special services such as Christmas Eve, Maundy Thursday, Easter Sunday and Ascension Day.
The choir is open to singers aged teen to adult, regardless of religious affiliation. The only requirement is an ability to read music. Rehearsals take place most Sundays from Fall-Spring from 10:15-11:00 A.M.
Our choir focuses on classics of the Anglican choral literature, and rehearsals are accessible and uplifting. If you are interested in singing with us, please email our Minister of Music, Emma Mildred Riggle.
CHORAL SERVICES: 2023-2024
ADVEnt service of Lessons & Carols
December 17, 2023, 9:00 A.M.
Christmas Eve Festival of LEssons & Carols
December 24, 2023, Time TBA
CHORAL MASS FOR MAUNDY THURSDAY
March 28, 2024, 7:00 P.M.
Choral Mass for Easter Sunday
March 31, 2024, 9:00 A.M.
choral evensong for the Day of Pentecost
May 19, 2024, 5:00 P.M.
For more information about Ascension Music, contact Minister of Music Emma Mildred Riggle.