Concerts

easterConcerts 11|12

Scott Allen Jarrett

Director of Music

Justin Blackwell

Associate Director of Music

 

All performances take place in the nave of Marsh Chapel and are free of charge unless otherwise noted.

 

The Fifth Annual Bach Cantata Series

The Bach Cantata Series is incorporated into the liturgy of the Interdenominational Protestant Worship Service at 11:00 a.m.

  • Sunday, September 25, 2011: Man singet mit Freuden vom Sieg, BWV 149
  • Sunday, November 6, 2011: Herr, gehe nicht ins Gericht mit deinem Knecht, BWV 105
  • Sunday, February 19, 2012: Gott der Herr ist Sonn und Schild, BWV 79
  • Sunday, April 29, 2012: Erschallet, ihr Lieder, erklinget, ihr Saiten!, BWV 172

 

The Bach Experience

On the Sundays of the Bach Cantata Series (listed above), Dr. Scott Allen Jarrett offers a 30-minute lecture exploring the musical and theological underpinnings of the day’s cantata. These lectures are free and open to the public. Complimentary breakfast follows the lectures and preceeds the worship service at 11:00 a.m. For the audio of the Bach Experience lectures and for the accompanying handouts, please click here.

 

Parent’s Weekend Concert

Saturday, October 22, 2011, 7:30 p.m.

Marsh Chapel Choir

Admission: free (suggested donation: $10)

The Marsh Chapel Choir presents an a cappella concert on Saturday, October 22, at 7:30 p.m. Admission is free and donations are encouraged. Set in the Chapel’s beautiful and intimate neo-Gothic nave, the concert features anthems from the Tudor period and also includes new works by Scottish composer James MacMillan.

 

University Service of Christmas Lessons and Carols

Friday, December 9, 2011, 6:00 p.m

Sunday, December 18, 2011 at 11:00 a.m.

Marsh Chapel Choir

Boston University Seminary Singers

 

BACH St. John Passion, BWV 245

Saturday, March 24, 2012; 8:00 p.m.

Marsh Chapel Choir and Collegium

Admission: $10; no charge with any valid student ID

 

MACMILLAN Seven Last Words from the Cross

Friday, April 6, 2012; 12:00 noon – 3:00 p.m.

Marsh Chapel Choir and Collegium

This work is performed as part of the annual Good Friday service.