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10:00 a.m. Holy Eucharist
(with full choir, hymns)

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7:00 a.m. Holy Eucharist

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Music at Christ Church

Christ Church has a rich tradition of excellent music, enhancing the experience of worship for all who grace our doors.  After a very long hiatus of closed doors for 18 months due to the world-wide corona virus pandemic, it is with great joy that we may once again profess our Christian faith through congregational and choral singing.  Our graded choir program offers abundant opportunities for students in grades K-12 and for adults who are musically inclined. This year we celebrate the 11th season of Music at Christ Church Andover featuring our choirs and soloists, two FISK organs, a Steinway grand piano, and guest artists.

    Be joyful in the Lord, all you lands; serve the Lord with gladness
    and come before his presence with a song. (Psalm 100:1)

Click here for our brochure for the eleventh season (2022-23) of Music at Christ Church Andover

For further information or to become involved in the Music Ministry at Christ Church, please contact Barbara Bruns, Minister of Music at 978-475-0529, Ext. 20.
 

Music at Christ Church Andover 2022-2023

Saturday Night at the Silent Movies - Wings - 11-12-22Saturday, November 12, 2022
Saturday Night at the Silent Movies at 7:00 p.m.

“Wings”, 1927 Best Picture Academy Award
With Organ Improvisation by Peter Krasinski
This is the epic silent movie about World War I, with live, improvised accompaniment by internationally acclaimed, silent film live accompanist, Peter Krasinski on our wonderful organ! 
Tickets are $15 at the door.


Sunday, November 27, 2022
Parish Choir 11-5-17 (best2)The First Sunday of Advent
Choral Evensong at 5:00 p.m.
Cantata #140 by J.S. Bach with Orchestra

Sung by the Parish Choir and Choristers
Anney Barrett & Michael Barrett, Soloists
Douglas Major, Organist
Barbara Bruns, Conductor


Sunday, December 4, 2022
Holiday Concert at 3:00 p.m.
New England Classical Singers

David Hodgkins, Artistic Director
Click here for more information and to purchase tickets.


Saturday, December 24, 2022 - Christmas Eve Services
Check back by this page closer to the date for details on service times.

Convivium Musicum at Christ Church (cropped)Sunday, February 26, 2023
Concert at 3:00 p.m.
Convivium Musicum

Boston-based Renaissance Choir
Allegra Martin, Music Director
Click here to read about the program and for ticket information.




Sunday, March 5, 2023
Concert at 3:00 p.m.
New England Classical Singers

David Hodgkins, Artistic Director
Click here for more information and to purchase tickets.



Kerrigan Bigelow (002)Sunday, March 12, 2023
Marie Stultz Legacy Concert at 3:00 p.m.
Kerrigan Bigelow, Soprano
Benjamin Pawlak, Pianist
James McConaughy, featured composer with double bass player Reed Valleau, Steven Mondloch, baritone, and members of the Parish Choir.  Program to include works by Canteloube, Hoiby, Debussy, Rachmaninoff, Strauss, Fauré, Britten and Barber.  Tickets at the door: $20/$10 for students and seniors. Reception will follow in the Parish Hall. Click to read a press release for this event.

Louise MundingerSunday, March 26, 2023
Organ Recital at 4:30 p.m.

Louise Mundinger, Organist
Choral Evensong at 5:00 p.m.
Sung by the Parish Choir
Douglas Major, Guest Conductor
Barbara Bruns, Organist

April 2 - April 9, 2023 - Holy Week & Easter Services
Check back by this website for schedule of services


Sunday, May 21, 2023
Jeremy BrunsOrgan Recital at 4:30 p.m.
Jeremy Bruns, Organist
Choral Evensong at 5:00 p.m.
Sung by the Parish Choirs and Choristers of
The Parish of the Epiphany, Winchester, Jeremy Bruns, Director of Music & Organist
The Parish of Christ Church, Andover, Barbara Bruns, Minister of Music


 
Choirs

Angel Choir
Kindergarten - 2nd Grade
The children build a music foundation through singing and playing musical games.  Rehearsals are on Thursday afternoons from 4:00-4:45 pm. The children sing at the Christmas Eve and Easter services and occasionally at the 10 am service.
 

St. Cecilia Choristers
Grades 3 - 8
Any girl or boy with an unchanged voice is welcome! This is a wonderful opportunity for children not only to gain a knowledge and love of music but also to develop their self-esteem and confidence.  Rehearsals are Thursday afternoons from 4:30-5:30 pm. A variety of music including psalms and hymns from the Anglican tradition as well as spirituals, jazz, classical, and newly commissioned works are learned.  The choristers sing monthly at the 10:00 am service and also at Lessons & Carols, Christmas Eve, Palm Sunday, Easter, Pentecost and special services, festivals and concerts with choristers from other churches.


Schola
Grades 6 - 8
This is a select group of experienced young singers with unchanged voices. Rehearsals are on Thursday afternoons from 5:30-6:15. Sacred music from the Renaissance to contemporary genres are prepared for Sunday morning worship services, Lessons & Carols, Christmas Eve, Palm Sunday, Easter, Pentecost, choral evensongs, and choir festivals.


Parish Choir
Adults and High School Singers

Volunteer adults of all ages and experienced high school singers rehearse Thursday evenings from 7:30-9:00 p.m.  The Parish Choir sings at all 10:00 am services and many special evening services from September through mid-June.  In addition, the choir has frequent collaborations with other local choirs for services, concerts, and choral evensongs.  Newly commissioned works, the standard Anglican repertoire, and large choral works with orchestral accompaniment give singers a wide variety of challenging music to learn and to ultimately express our Christian faith, giving glory to God.


Bell Choir
Adults and High School Students

A minimum of eight ringers are needed to form a bell choir.  Rehearsals are on Tuesday afternoons from 5:30-6:30 pm beginning date TBD.


For further information or to become involved in the Music Ministry at Christ Church, please contact Barbara Bruns, Minister of Music at Christ Church, either by e-mail or phone 978-475-0529, ext. 20.
 

Click to read about Barbara Bruns, our Minister of Music, and Anney Barrett and Michael Barrett, our soloists and section leaders. Read More
Click to read about our two FISK organs and Steinway grand piano. Read More