Music
In Excelsis Concert Series
Johannes Brahms’ German Requiem, Op. 45
Friday, November 6 at 7:00pm
Presented by St. George’s Choir & Senior Choristers, led by Dr. Woosug Kang. Featuring soloists Katie Arata and Ryan Bede, with Gerry Senechal and Peter Rogahn on the piano with four hands.
Johannes Brahms’ Ein deutsches Requiem stands as a singular achievement in the choral canon, often regarded as the masterpiece of its genre. Unlike a traditional Latin Mass for the Dead, which focuses on the souls of the departed and the fear of judgment, Brahms’ work is a profound celebration of life intended to comfort the living. In a poignant letter to Clara Schumann, he even suggested it could be titled a “Human Requiem,” emphasizing its universal connection to the human experience of grief and hope. Throughout the performance, listeners will encounter a beloved masterwork filled with both breathtaking beauty and the epic drama unique to this score.
We invite you to join us for this performance commemorating All Saints Day, celebrating the lives of those we have lost and finding collective comfort through this monumental work of remembrance.
2026-27 Concert Series Brochure
Dedicated to bringing high-caliber offerings to the greater Nashville area, the In Excelsis Concert Series at St. George's provides diverse, unique, and sacred musical listening opportunities to our community. Thanks to our generous donors each season, we share our offerings to the community free of charge and welcome additional donations at the door.
Friends of Music
The In Excelsis Concert Series is made possible thanks to the generous support of our donors, the Friends of Music. Donate today and join the Friends of Music to participate in our continuing legacy of free concerts and musical offerings.
UK Choral Residency
Lincoln Cathedral, July 2027
Every few years, our choirs prepare for choral residency as a means to continue our Christian discipleship and participate in Anglican music pilgrimage. In July 2027, the Choir and Choristers of St. George’s will reside in historic Lincoln Cathedral leading meaningful choral services for a week. This experience brings the music we share weekly with our parish directly into the historic life of this cathedral. Filled with worshippers since its completion in 1092, Lincoln Cathedral bears a rich musical history which includes the mighty Henry Willis Organ, the first British cathedral organ to be powered with electricity. The cathedral also played a part in the career of William Byrd (1540-1623), a choral music giant, who began his career as organist and master of music at the cathedral before continuing on to become one of the most notable composers of Anglican music.
Donations are gratefully accepted toward the Choirs' Residency Support Fund.
St. George's Choirs
St. George's Choir is our adult ensemble that leads traditional Sunday services in the Nave, as well as choral evensongs, special services, and concerts throughout the year. The choir is comprised of both professional singers and dedicated volunteers who work tirelessly to bring high-quality music and leadership to the worship experience at St. George’s.
The Choristers of St. George's (grades 3–12) use the curriculum from the Royal School of Church Music and learn music in a friendly community environment. Choristers sing regularly during Sunday morning services, choral evensong, and special concerts with our adult choir. They also participate with the adults in choral residencies.
St. Dunstan's Choir (grades K–2) is for our youngest singers, and it gives children an education in singing technique, basic musical knowledge, and the role that music has in the larger context of worship. St. Dunstan’s prepares students to sing with the Choristers of St. George’s when they reach 3rd grade.
For more information about any of our choirs, please contact Dr. Woosug Kang at 615-385-2150 x 254 or woosug.kang@stgeorgesnashville.org.
Music at The Table
While traditional worship shows God’s transcendence and majesty, our modern service called The Table demonstrates God as our friend and shepherd. Music at The Table is led by Becca Yamaguchi and other musicians, who lead the congregation in singing both traditional hymns as well modern songs. This service, which is filled with elements of our Anglican tradition, offers a special way for those new to the faith to experience worship at St. George's.
Commitment to Tradition
Educating a New Generation of Church Musicians
St. George’s Music Ministry is rooted in the deep, rich tradition of Anglican choral music that stems from 500 years ago to our current time. We are committed to sharing and passing down this unique gift to new generations.
Our Choristers’ curriculum is based on the Royal School of Church Music which helps them grow spiritually through music while they rehearse for and lead worship services. Our Music Ministry is also proud to have hosted four organ scholars in past nine years. Each scholar was selected through a national search and was trained throughout their year in our fast-paced and demanding program before moving on to their own successful sacred music careers.
Our traditional service not only features beloved favorites from our 500-year-long tradition but also features music from living composers, including own musicians. Notably, we use Rite II service music from our own Dr. Woosug Kang which was written in celebration of the church’s 75th Anniversary in 2024, and all of our choral psalm responses are written by our organist, Gerry Senechal.
The Hancock Internship: A Collaborative Tale (March/April 2026) | The Journal of the Association of Anglican Musicians
Kateri Andress Named 2024-25 Pogorzelski-Yankee Organ Scholar with the American Guild of Organists (March 2024) | Press Release
Abraham Wallace Awarded 2023-24 Association of Anglican Musicians Organ Internship (April 2023) | Press Release
Going Forward with Choristers (September 2021) | The Journal of the Association of Anglican Musicians