Music Performances

Timeless music in the sacred spaces of Epiphany

Music often does what words cannot. It stirs emotions, quiets the soul, and challenges us to think differently about our world. Choral services and concerts give us the opportunity to experience music together, in a common space and context, in a way that nourishes, and maybe even builds community.

Music is a core strength of Epiphany, and we strive to uphold choral excellence in all of our worship offerings. Our Music Guild was created to uphold that excellence. It also sponsors world class concerts for the community.

We hope that you will join us for a concert or choral service, and experience great music in community with others.

Our Performances Series

Due to COVID-19, our community concerts and choral offerings are being offered virtually. Tune in to our livestreamed musical offerings, like Choral Evensong, every week — and see below or check our calendar for more information about the 2020-2021 season.

Choral Evensong

Sung at the close of day in Cathedrals and churches throughout the world, Choral Evensong is a service of Evening Prayer, derived from the ancient offices of Vespers and Compline. The choir sings the traditional evening prayers of the church that have been offered for centuries, while the congregation listens, joins in the hymns, and adds their own prayers to those of the choir. It is an opportunity for peaceful meditation in the midst of our busy lives.

At Epiphany, Choral Evensong is sung three times each week.

Sundays at 5:00 p.m.
Tuesdays and Thursdays at 5:30 p.m.

Due to COVID-19, these services are currently livestreamed by a small ensemble. Check out our Evensong playlist on youtube for a full archive of services.

Community Concerts

All concerts for the 2020-2021 season will be offered virtually on our youtube channel until such time that we can safely offer in-person performances. Please see below for information on upcoming performances.

October 25 – Requiem: Duruflé & Howells

Requiem: Duruflé & Howells

Friday, October 25, 2024 | 7:30 pm
Tickets: $38 – available for purchase here

The Epiphany Choir & Orchestra
Zach Hemenway, conductor

Joseph Adam, organ
Sarah Larkworthy, mezzo-soprano
Charles Robert Stephens, baritone

The Epiphany Choir will join with Seattle Symphony organist Joseph Adam to present two contrasting requiem settings. Perhaps one of the most beautiful settings of the requiem text, Maurice Duruflé’s setting features sweeping and emotive writing for choir and orchestra and a virtuosic organ part. In contrast, Howells’ setting is not strictly taken from the official requiem text, but is his own compilation of texts for unaccompanied choir, known for its haunting lines and lush harmonies. The concert will also include Josef Rheinberger’s rarely-performed yet stunning Organ Concerto No. 2, which is always a crowd pleaser. Acclaimed local baritone Charles Robert Stephens and mezzo- soprano Sarah Larkworthy will be soloists.

October 21 – EMA Showcase: Bach to School

EMA Showcase: Bach to School

Friday, October 21, 2022 | 7:30 p.m.
Open Admission. Live in the church and live-streamed on our youtube channel.

Melinda Abendroth, recorder
Darlene Franz, recorder
Anna Marsh, bassoon
Wyatt Smith, harpsichord
Zach Hemenway, harpsichord

The first of two Faculty Showcases, join five faculty members of the Epiphany Music Academy for an extravagant evening of Baroque music featuring harpsichord, flute, oboe, and bassoon. The program will include works by J. S. Bach and his contemporaries.