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SUNDAY, OCTOBER 21 at 5:00 P.M. | NAVECHORAL EVENSONG with The Riverside ChoirSacred music and text intertwine beautifully in this meditative worship serviceborn from the Anglican tradition. Our Evensong celebration will have adecidedly “Riverside” flavor for our diverse community of faith, featuringAlice Parker’s Melodious Accord for chorus, brass quartet, and harp, as wellas canticles, spirituals, and oratorio excerpts sung by The Riverside Choirand soloists, and evening hymns for all to sing.A free-will offering benefitting the Riverside Food Pantry will be received.SUNDAY, OCTOBER 28 at 3:00 P.M. | CHRIST CHAPELChrist Chapel Chamber SeriesChristopher Wilkerson, Vocalistwith VocéLet your spirit be lifted by Saint Christopher and members of Riverside’sown Praise Team, Vocé.A free-will offering for the artists will be taken at the door.SUNDAY, NOVEMBER 18 at 4:00 P.M. | NAVECARL ORFF’SCARMINA BURANAThe Riverside ChoirChristopher Johnson, ConductorChristopher Creaghan, Organ“O Fortune, like the moon you are changeable...” And so begins Orff’s 1936cantata based upon medieval texts recounting life’s volatility through thetimeless themes of love, fortune, and the pain and pleasure of vice. Riversidepresents its own arrangement for organ, piano and percussion.$25/20. Tickets available at the door.

CHRISTMAS AT RIVERSIDE 2012 | NAVESunday, December 9, 10:45 a.m. Morning Worship ServiceTHE RIVERSIDE CHURCH SCHOOL CHRISTMAS PAGEANTMatthew Hommez, DirectorSunday, December 163:30 p.m. and 6:00 p.m.THE ANNUAL RIVERSIDE CHURCHCANDELIGHT CAROL FESTIVAL$25/15/10. For tickets, call the BoxOffice at 212-870-6784.Monday, December 24, Christmas Eve ServicesSERVICE FOR CHILDREN & FAMILIES, 4:00 p.m.SERVICE OF LESSONS AND CAROLS, 8:00 p.m.Monday, December 31, 11:00 p.m.NEW YEAR’S EVE WATCH NIGHT SERVICE10:00 p.m. | Carillon Recital by Dionisio A. Lind, Carillonneur10:30 p.m. | Organ Recital by Christopher Johnson, Organist11:00 p.m. | Service of Worship with The Riverside ChoirSUNDAY, JANUARY 27 at 1:00 P.M. | ASSEMBLY HALL“LOOKING TO THE HEAVENS”The Riverside Choir Gala Benefit BrunchDale Zurbrick, Master of CeremoniesDon’t miss this cosmic celebration! Hear enchanting songsabout the sun, the moon, and other heavenly entities, whilesupporting Riverside’s choral program.$30. Tickets available during Fellowship Hourand at the door.

SUNDAY, MARCH 17 at 3:00 P.M. | CHRIST CHAPELChrist Chapel Chamber SeriesDarius KaufmannBagpipes, Irish Whistles and FlutesCeltic Music for St. Patrick’s DayMaster Irish musician Darius Kaufmann will perform a festive musical programin honor of St. Patrick’s Day, as well as share history and interativedemonstrations of the traditional instruments and dress of the Celtic piper.A free-will offering for the artists will be taken at the door.SUNDAY, APRIL 14 at 4:00 P.M. | NAVE35TH ANNUAL ENGLISHHANDBELL FESTIVALEmmy Okazawa-BortolinGuest Conductor3:00 p.m. Carillon Recital by Dionisio A. Lind, Carillonneur3:30 p.m. Organ Recital by Christopher Creaghan, OrganistA spectacle not to be missed! Over 100 ringers from NewYork and surrounding states will fill the Nave with resoundingmusical beauty.$20/15. Tickets available at the door.SUNDAY, MAY 5 at 3:00 P.M. | CHRIST CHAPELHERBERT HOWELLS’ REQUIEMThe Riverside Chamber SingersThe tragic passing of Howells’ young son was the motivation for this settingof the Requiem composed from psalms, scripture and selections from thefuneral mass. The rich harmonies and velvety texture of this deeply personalwork make it a favorite among singers and audiences alike.A free-will offering in support of church music programs will be taken at the door.

SUNDAY, MAY 12 at 1:00 P.M. | 10TH FLOOR TOWERTHE RIVERSIDE RISING VOICESSPRING CONCERT ANDFAMILY LUNCHEONMatthew Hommez, DirectorIn celebration of Mother’s Day, we invite one and all for an afternoon ofmusic and fellowship to rejoice in the significant contribution that our wonderfullytalented young people make to the Riverside community!$10 suggested donation at the door.SUNDAY, MAY 19 at 5:00 P.M. | NAVECHORAL EVENSONG with The Riverside ChoirMusic for PentecostOne of the most ancient Christian celebrations, Pentecost commemoratesthe descent of the Holy Spirit upon the disciples and followers of Christ andthe birth of the Christian Church. This Pentecostal Evensong is a spiritualjourney through scripture, hymn, and song.A free-will offering benefitting the Riverside Food Pantry will be received.SUNDAY, JUNE 2 at 3:00 P.M. | CHRIST CHAPELChrist Chapel Chamber SeriesDavid Jackson, TenorLucy Arner, PianistA SONG WORTH SINGING...(LIFE, THAT IS!)New Yorkers recognize David Jackson as a versatile stage performer ofopera, theater and musical comedy. Riverside churchgoers know him as oneof their own, a long-time Riverside Choir member and soloist. Experienceanother facet of David’s talents as he performs a program exploring a lifewell-lived—youth, joy, passion, romance, heartbreak, and wisdom—as toldby Strauss, Lecuona, Tchaikovsky, Poulenc, and many more.A free-will offering for the artists will be taken at the door.

SUMMER TUESDAYS at 7:00 P.M. | NAVESUMMER ORGAN RECITAL SERIESRecitals feature the Riverside Church’s Aeolian-Skinner PipeOrgan, the second largest pipe organ in New York City.JohnsonSchuderCreaghanPapadakosWilliamsLewisJuly 2July 9July 16July 23July 30Aug. 6Christopher JohnsonDirector of Music and OrganistThe Riverside Church, New York CityJohn Schuder, Minister of MusicSt. John’s Lutheran Church, Grove City, OHChristopher Creaghan, Associate OrganistThe Riverside Church, New York CityDorothy Papadakos,Concert Organist, NCFormer Organist,Cathedral of St. John theDivine, New York CityA special concert of liveorgan improvisation onthe 1929 feature film“Phantom of the Opera” starring Lon Chaney.Craig S. Williams, Organist and ChoirmasterCadet Chapel, USMA, West Point, NYMatthew Lewis,Director of Music and OrganistChurch of the Incarnation, New York CityCarillon recitals on the Laura SpelmanRockefeller Memorial Carillon will precedeeach organ recital at 6:30 p.m.$20/15. Tickets available at the door.