Cathedral Music Series
The fine arts are deservedly
ranked among the noblest activities of human genius and this applies
especially to religious art and to its highest achievement, sacred
art. These arts, by their very nature, are oriented toward the infinite
beauty of God, which they attempt in some way to portray by the
work of human hands. They are dedicated to advancing God’s praise
and glory to the degree that they center on the single aim of turning
the human spirit devoutly toward God.
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Constitution on the Sacred Liturgy
The Music Series at Blessed Sacrament Cathedral is a part of the our
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.
Subscriber Gift Levels
The continued success of this series depends upon the generosity
of people like you.
- Sustaining Benefactor
($1,000+)
- Benefactor
($500 - $999)
- Sustainer
($250 - $499)
- Patron
($100 - $249)
- Donor
($50 - $99)
- Friend
($1 - $49)
Please make checks payable to the Cathedral Music Series.
Please send all contributions to the Cathedral:
Blessed Sacrament Cathedral
Cathedral Music Series
300 North Main Street
Greensburg, PA 15601
2008-2009 Season Schedule
Sunday, November 2, 2008 - 3:00 PM
Concert For All Souls Day
John Sittard (Organ), Risé Kostelnik (Oboe), Michele Boulet (Flute), David Wygonik (Trumpet)
(Courtesy of Robert Himler)
The Cathedral Music Series opens the 2008-2009
season with a Concert for All Souls Day at 3:00 PM on Sunday,
November 2 in the Cathedral. The inaugural concert will
feature works of Howells, Bach, Trapp, and Widor written for organ
and other instruments. Performers are John Sittard (Organ),
Risé Kostelnik (Oboe), Michele Boulet (Flute), and David Wygonik
(Trumpet). Sittard is the Music Director for the Blessed
Sacrament Cathedral and Director of the Diocesan Choir of Greensburg
and Diocesan Music Consultant. Kostelnik is a member of the
Westmoreland Symphony Orchestra and teaches at Seton Hill
University. Boulet is Education Manager for the Westmoreland
Symphony and teaches at Saint Vincent College. Wygonik is also
a member of the Westmoreland Symphony and teaches band at both
Latrobe Elementary School and Saint Vincent College.
Sunday, December 14, 2008 - 2:00 PM
Christmas
Lessons and Carols
Diocesan Choir of Greensburg and Members of the
Westmoreland Symphony Orchestra
(Courtesy of Joel Monyok)
Our Diocesan Choir along with members of the Westmoreland Symphony
presented the second program in this year's Cathedral Music Series.
Nine readings from sacred scripture telling of the coming of the
Messiah were read and reflected upon through music for choir and
orchestra, as well as beloved carols for all to sing. Included were
choral works by Handel, Distler, Rutter, Nestor, Schrader, Willcocks, and Sittard. A
reception followed in the Westmoreland Art Museum. Please click
here
for more pictures.
 Sunday,
February 15, 2009 - 3:00 PM
Annual Organ Scholarship Concert @ St. Joseph Chapel -
Seton Hill University
Co-Sponsored by the American
Guild of Organists, Westmoreland/Seton Hill Chapter - Suggested
Donation: $10
John Sittard (organ), Roger Cazden (flute), Siegrid Marks
Sittards (sorprano)
The proceeds from this concert help to fund organ studies
for our local undergraduate students.
Sunday, March 15, 2009 - 3:00 PM
Concert for Charity - Choral Meditations on the Words of St. Paul
Diocesan Choir,
Westmoreland Symphony Orchestra
Members, and Robert Peavler (Guest Soloist)
(Courtesy of Joel Monyok)
The words of St. Paul found in the texts for Lent and Holy Week were interpreted through music for strings, choir, and soloists. Featured
was the Five Mystical Songs of Ralph Vaughan Williams and Samuel Barber’s hauntingly beautiful Adagio for Strings. Proceeds benefitted the St. Vincent de Paul Food Pantry at Our Lady of Grace Parish.
Please click
here
for more pictures.
UPDATE: Thank you to all who gave so generously to the St. Vincent de Paul Food Pantry at Our Lady of Grace Church
during the collection taken at the Concert for Charity. A total of $526.94 was raised in support of this most important ministry.
(Good) Friday, April 10, 2009 - 7:30 PM
Tenebrae
Cathedral Choir,
Children's Choir, First United Methodist Church Choir, and Soloists
(Courtesy of Joel Monyok)
Tenebrae, which in Latin
means “shadows," is a dramatic and moving service that incorporates
readings from Lamentations and reflective music of Christ’s passion.
During the service, candles and lights are gradually extinguished symbolizing
the temporary victory of darkness over light. At the conclusion,
a single lit candle is brought into the darkened Cathedral signifying
the ultimate victory of Christ won for all of humanity.
Please click here
for more pictures and here
for the program from this year's Tenebrae.
Saturday, May 2, 2009 - 8:00 PM
Chatham Baroque: Alchemy For Three
Andrew Fouts (baroque violin), Scott Pauley (baroque guitar, lute, theorbo), and Patricia Halverson (viola da gamba)
Hailed by National Public Radio and the National Association of Record Merchandisers as “Best New Classical Artist,”
Chatham Baroque tours throughout North America and has been a vital force in Pittsburgh’s cultural community since 1991. The ensemble
has released six critically acclaimed CDs for Dorian Recordings. To learn more about Chatham Baroque, please visit their web site.
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