Date: Sunday, November 17 at 3:00 p.m.

Music at St. Paul's is pleased to host the American Kantorei, under the directorship of Dr. Maurice Boyer, as part of the 2019-2020 season.

The talented American Kantorei chorus specializes in the performance of Johann Sebastian Bach’s sacred choral works in the original German, accompanied by orchestra. The choir's concert at St. Paul's will feature Bach's Cantata 27, Cantata 37, Cantata 93, and Cantata 156.

"The walls of St. Paul’s ... were filled to the rafters with their glorious sounds," writes one reviewer, a professional composer and musician, who continues, "The Kantorei focuses almost exclusively on the works of J. S. Bach. They do so with an extraordinarily beautiful German sound from the choir, rich in color and tone. Notably, the detail in their phrasing was rather remarkable with so much poignancy and lilt I could hardly keep from tearing up..."

A reception follows the performance. The concert is complimentary, with a freewill offering. Free garage-to-door shuttle service is available from Edward Jones' covered garage, across the street; see below. 

AMERICAN KANTOREI CONCERT PARKING

• St Paul's has handicapped and visitor parking near the church doors, and a large parking lot to the north.
• Across the street is the Edward Jones parking garage, from which we will run complimentary garage-to-door shuttles during the concert, from 1:30 to 5:30 p.m.
• Our church is next to Des Peres Park, where additional parking is available.
• Stars on the map show parking areas.

A SERVICE OF SACRED MUSIC FOR THE TIME OF CHRISTMAS

Dates: 

Saturday, December 7 at 5:00 p.m. 

Sunday, December 8 at 4:00 p.m. 

Handbell prelude begins 20 minutes before each service 

Come away from the noise, the hectic pace, and the pressures of the season, and be refreshed and renewed by the message of the heavenly angels: the Savior Jesus Christ was born for you. This divine proclamation will be presented by the choirs, handbell ensembles. 

The congregation will have opportunities to sing familiar hymns and carols of the season. 

Our annual “Service of Sacred Music for the Time of Christmas” is offered by Music at St. Paul’s. Join us and invite your family and friends. 

Music at St. Paul's is a vital, self-sustaining component of our congregation's music ministry. Currently in its 28th season, this annual series of special services and musical events brings to St. Paul's guest ensembles and artists who, through words and music, proclaim the gospel of our Lord Jesus Christ. This music series benefits the members of St. Paul's and serves as an outreach to the greater St. Louis community and beyond. In addition, Music at St. Paul's sponsors the music for some of the festival services in our congregation's regular worship life and provides enrichment for the overall music ministry of our parish.

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Offerings during this season include:

• SEPTEMBER: HYMN FESTIVAL
  Mr. Jacob Weber, guest organist
  Sunday, September 22, 2019 at 4:00 p.m.  
• OCTOBER: WINDSBACHER KNABENCHOR (BOYS' CHOIR)
  Windsbach, Germany Martin Lehmann, conductor
  Monday, October 28, 2019 at 7:00 p.m. 
• NOVEMBER: AMERICAN KANTOREI
  Dr. Maurice Boyer, director
  Sunday, November 17, 2019 at 3:00 p.m.
• DECEMBER: ANNUAL SERVICE OF SACRED MUSIC FOR THE TIME OF CHRISTMAS
  Choirs & orchestra
  Saturday, December 7, 5:00 p.m.Sunday, December 8, 2019 at 4:00 p.m. 
• FEBRUARY: AROUND THE WORLD IN 80 MINUTES
  Multi-media presentation
  Dr. Jeannine Jordan, organist; David Jordan, media artist
  Sunday, February 9, 2020 at 7:00 p.m.
• MAY: THE FESTIVAL OF THE ASCENSION OF OUR LORD
  St. Paul’s Adult Choir and Orchestra
  Thursday, May 21, 2020 at 7:00 p.m. Divine Service