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Choral

 

The Church of the Advent Choir, Boston is a renowned classical music ensemble that has been captivating audiences with its soulful performances for over a century. Founded in 1844, the choir has a rich history of excellence in choral music and has become a staple of the Boston music scene. The Church of the Advent Choir was founded by the Reverend William Croswell, who was the rector of the Church of the Advent at the time. Croswell was a passionate lover of music and believed that choral music was an essential part of worship. He assembled a group of talented singers and musicians to form the choir, and they began performing at the church's services. Over the years, the choir has had many talented members, including some of the most renowned musicians in the world. One of the most notable members of the choir was the composer and organist John Knowles Paine, who was the first professor of music at Harvard University. Paine was a prolific composer and wrote many works for the choir, including his famous "St. Peter" Mass. Another notable member of the choir was the composer and conductor Edward Elgar, who visited the church in 1905 and conducted the choir in a performance of his "Ave Verum Corpus." The choir has also had many other talented conductors over the years, including the renowned choral conductor and composer Sir David Willcocks. The Church of the Advent Choir has performed at many notable events and venues over the years. One of the choir's most memorable performances was at the funeral of President John F. Kennedy in 1963. The choir performed a moving rendition of the hymn "Eternal Father, Strong to Save" as Kennedy's casket was carried out of St. Matthew's Cathedral in Washington, D.C. The choir has also performed at many other notable events, including the inauguration of President Dwight D. Eisenhower in 1953 and the bicentennial celebration of the United States Constitution in 1987. The choir has also performed at many prestigious venues, including Carnegie Hall in New York City and the Royal Albert Hall in London. The Church of the Advent Choir has received many awards and accolades over the years for its outstanding performances. In 2014, the choir was awarded the prestigious E. Power Biggs Fellowship by the Organ Historical Society. The fellowship is awarded to individuals or organizations that have made significant contributions to the preservation and promotion of organ music. The choir has also been recognized for its outstanding recordings. In 2010, the choir's recording of the "St. Peter" Mass by John Knowles Paine was nominated for a Grammy Award in the Best Choral Performance category. The recording was praised for its beautiful singing and impeccable musicianship. Today, the Church of the Advent Choir continues to be a beloved institution in the Boston music scene. The choir performs regularly at the Church of the Advent and has a loyal following of fans who appreciate its beautiful singing and dedication to choral music. The choir's legacy of excellence in choral music is a testament to the power of music to inspire and uplift the human spirit.

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