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Cathedral Music Series
2009-2010 Season:  With Heart and Voice

The Cathedral Music Series at Blessed Sacrament Cathedral is a part of the Cathedral’s outreach to the Greensburg community.  Historically, cathedrals throughout the world have fostered the role of the Church as patroness of the arts.  It is our hope that this series of concerts and liturgies will be a source of inspiration and comfort to all.  Events are free and open to the public.  A free-will offering will be taken to help defray the cost of these programs.

The continued success of this series depends upon the generosity of people like you.  Please consider being a subscriber to the 2009-2010 Music Series.  Please make checks payable to "BSC-Cathedral Music Series" and send all contributions to Blessed Sacrament Cathedral, 300 North Main Street, Greensburg, PA 15601.  Subscribers will be listed in event programs throughout the season.

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All Saints-All Souls Organ Recital

Sunday, November 1 - 3:00 PM
First Presbyterian Church, Greensburg
John Sittard, Organist

The inaugural concert of the 2009-2010 season features our Cathedral Director of Liturgy and Music playing the Austin Organ at First Presbyterian Church.  The program will include works of Alain, Bach, Buxtehude, Phillips, Howells, and Duruflé in music reflective of the Solemnity of All Saints and Commemoration of All the Faithful Departed.

Christmas Lessons and Carols

Sunday, December 13 - 3:00 PM
Blessed Sacrament Cathedral, Greensburg
Diocesan Choir of Greensburg and Members of the Westmoreland Symphony Orchestra

Nine readings from Sacred Scripture telling of the coming of the Messiah will be read and reflected upon through music for choir and orchestra, as well as beloved carols for all to sing.  Included will be works by Handel, Distler, Carter, Nestor, Rutter, Willcocks, and Ferko.

Concert for Charity
Gabriel Fauré's Requiem, Op. 48

Sunday, March 14 - 3:00 PM
Blessed Sacrament Cathedral, Greensburg
Cathedral Arts Chorale and Members of the Westmoreland Symphony Orchestra

The Cathedral Arts Chorale is a newly formed semi-professional chorus made up of professional and experienced amateur singers from the Greensburg area.  The purpose of this ensemble of 16-18 singers is to further explore the choral art, particularly extended works for choir and smaller instrumental ensembles, as well as the vast repertoire of unaccompanied music of the Renaissance and present day.  Proceeds from the concert will benefit the St. Vincent de Paul Food Bank at Our Lady of Grace Parish, Greensburg.

Tenebrae

Friday, April 2 - 7:30 PM
First United Methodist Church, Greensburg
Combined Choirs of Blessed Sacrament Cathedral and Greensburg First United Methodist Church

Tenebrae is a dramatic and moving service that incorporates readings and music reflective of Christ’s Passion.  As the service progresses, candles are gradually extinguished, leaving the church in darkness.

Pittsburgh Gospel Choir

Saturday, April 24 - 8:00 PM
Blessed Sacrament Cathedral, Greensburg
Dr. Herbert Jones, Director

The Pittsburgh Gospel Choir is a multi-age, multi-ethnic musical ensemble that performs American gospel music in the Western Pennsylvania area.  It is intended to serve and cultivate a diverse choir membership and audience, and infuse both with an appreciation for gospel music.  Pittsburgh Gospel Choir concerts are designed to be uplifting, edifying, and entertaining.  PGC was founded in 2008 as Pittsburgh's first choral ensemble dedicated to the American gospel music tradition.  Formed as a project of the River City Brass Band, the PGC is intended to catalyze connections among participants of all races, ethnicities and ages while acting as a conduit for the preservation of the rich history of gospel music through its performances of both traditional and new works in the genre.

For more information, please visit the Choir's web site at http://www.pittsburghgospelchoir.org.