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SAINT MARK'S PRO-CATHEDRAL
Hastings, Nebraska |
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Celebration of the Organ Let all the people Rejoice!… “…and all the people went
up following Solomon, playing pipes and rejoicing with great joy, so that the
earth quaked at their sound.” (1 Kings 1:40) As they are available, you may browse the program of each concert.
Saturday, August 28, 3:00 p.m. The ceremonial unveiling of our restored Austin/Bedient
Organ. A homecoming for two former Hastings celebrities, joining us from their home in Cleveland, Ohio for our celebration of Beecher Days. The Holy Eucharist Sunday, August 29, 10:00 a.m. Susan
Neil, Principle Organist with The primary purpose Saint Mark’s organ, rebuilt through the
gifts of members, alumni, and friends of the Pro-Cathedral, is to lead us in
our worship of the God of love. Join us and the Right Reverend Joe G. Burnett,
Bishop of Nebraska, for a morning of praise and thanksgiving. Sunday, August 29, 3:00 p.m. Alan
Strong, Organist In dedication of our magnificent new organ, Alan Strong, principle
organist at the Pro-Cathedral from 1980 to 1989, Saint Mark’s Cathedral
Choir and the Cathedral Brass, offer resounding thanks for
God’s gracious gifts. Soli Deo Gloria! Sunday, September 12, 7:00 p.m. Jeffrey
Blersch, Organist Jeffrey Blersch of Seward presents some of the great hymns
of the faith and accompanies our singing for other favorites. Tuesday, October 19, 7:00 p.m. Alan
& Hildegard Cox, Trumpet & Organ Hildegard and Alan join us from their home in Nashville, Tennessee to lead an evening of stirring music for Organ and Trumpets. Tuesday, November, 2, 7:00 p.m. Susan
Neal, Principle Organist Saint Mark’s Cathedral Choir presents an evening to remember
the lives and ongoing legacies of those we love but see no longer with Ellingboe’s
Requiem. Sunday, November 28, 7:00 p.m. John
Friesen, Organist The renowned organist for Lincoln’s Saint
Paul’s Methodist Church helps us continue the Advent tradition of Abendmusik with
music that celebrates the season. Handel’s Messiah Sunday, December 5, 3:00 p.m. Mixed
Choir – Hastings College Arena Choirs from the entire community come together at the
Hastings College Arena to celebrate festive season with Handel’s masterpiece.
Come and sing! Sunday, December 12, 7:00 p.m. Dr.
Marilyn Musick, Organist Dr. Musick offers an enchanting mid-Advent look at Noel-settings
through the centuries of Christian musical tradition. Christmas Children’s Pageant Sunday, December 19, 10:00 a.m. Susan
Neal, Principle Organist A highlight of the season is being lead in worship by the
Children of Saint Mark’s in joyful retelling of the Christmas story. Saint Mark’s Christmas Eve Friday, December 24, 10:15 p.m. Susan
Neil, Principle Organist Beginning with an extended musical prelude that has been a Hastings favorite for nearly a century, the
Cathedral celebrates the Feast of the Nativity of Christ in this joyous evening
of praise. The traditional Christ Mass, including incense, carols, and asperges,
begins at eleven
o’clock. Sunday, January 16, 3:00 p.m. Susan
Neal, Principle Organist Pipe echoes pipe as The Cathedral Brass and Saint
Mark’s own Susan Neal present an afternoon of majestic music composed
specifically for Organ and Brass. Sunday, February 13, 7:00 p.m. Alain
Truche, Organist Alain Truche of the University of Nebraska presents his homage to the art of
organ masterpieces assembled during his studies since his childhood in Strassbourg, France. Pentecost Sunday, May 15, 3:00 p.m. Gene
Bedient, Organ Builder On the anniversary of its return to service in worship, Bedient
Organ’s President and Tonal Director, Gene Bedient, plays the organ he built
for Saint Mark’s.
Warren
and Margaret Scharf, Organists
Marty Burnett, Elinore Barber, & Linda Rabbe
Dr. Daniel Schmidt, Master of the Choir
Dr. Daniel Schmidt, Master of the Choir
The Cathedral Brass
Dr. Daniel Schmidt, Master of the Choir
Patrick Crawford, Director
Dr. Daniel Schmidt, Master of the Choir
The Cathedral Brass
The Cathedral Brass