Festival of Worship at the Cathedral of Our Lady of the Angels to take place February 10th
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01/03/13
Fuller Seminary, in partnership with the Cathedral of Our Lady of the
Angels, will present its second annual ecumenical Festival of Worship at the Cathedral
located in downtown Los Angeles on Sunday, February 10, 2013, at 7:00
p.m.
Thirty-seven choirs from faith communities and traditions across the
Los Angeles area—Presbyterian, Pentecostal, Catholic, Mormon, and others—will
be united in music ranging from an African song to music from Protestant and
Catholic traditions.
“The Festival of Worship is a unique gathering of people from diverse
traditions to worship in one of the most beautiful sacred spaces that can be
found anywhere in the world. It is an unparalleled experience to hear brass,
percussion, and organ blending together with children and adult voices, all
focused on worshipping God,” said Ed Willmington, Director of the Brehm
Center’s Fred Bock Institute of Music at Fuller Seminary, who is organizing the
event.
Acclaimed composer and conductor Craig Courtney is the guest conductor
for the festival. In addition to conducting three of his well-known compositions,
Mr. Courtney will also conduct the premiere performance of a new anthem
commissioned for the festival. Special guest Jessica Rivera, a Grammy
Award-winning soprano, will also be singing with the mass choir in the service.
Preceding the festival at 4:00 p.m., there will be a Gala Dinner in
the Cathedral Ballroom with proceeds going to support the Fred Bock Institute
of Music. The cost for dinner is $100. Dinner guests will have reserved seats
for the festival service and will also have the opportunity to take a tour of
the Cathedral after the dinner to view the artwork on the grounds and in the
Cathedral. Docents will inform guests
about architectural features, the art, sculptures, antiques, and windows. For a
preview of the Cathedral art and architecture, as well as of the festival choir
music, see http://youtu.be/BX1I6GifctM.
Festival admission is $10 for adults and $5 for children. To purchase
tickets or for more information, see www.FestivalofWorship.com or call 626-304-3789.