Choral Evensong Worship Service

For centuries, the church has marked the transition from daytime to evening with psalms, prayer, and song. Duke Chapel's Choral Evensong follows this historic pattern, using the liturgy of the Book of Common Prayer and featuring choral and organ music from the English cathedral tradition, led by the Chapel's Evensong Singers.

This service features music by Sir Charles Villiers Stanford in recognition of his centenary. Many of Stanford's anthems, canticles, and organ works have remained popular with cathedral and parish choirs since they were written. It includes two classic Stanford anthems, "Justorum animae" (The Souls of the Righteous) and "Beati quorum via" (Blessed are they who walk in the way of the Lord) together with his Evening Service in B flat.

Stanford was a significant figure as a composer, musicologist, and teacher. He was instrumental in the rebirth of sacred music in England, mentoring students including Bridge, Holst, Howells, Ireland, and Vaughan Williams. Many of Stanford's anthems, canticles, and organ works have remained popular with cathedral and parish choirs since they were written.

Parking is available on a first-come-first-served basis in the Bryan Center garage at 125 Science Drive. ADA parking is available in the Bryan Center Surface Lot at the same address.

The service is live streamed on the Duke Chapel YouTube channel and broadcast live on channel 12 of the Duke Hospital TV system and channel 110 of the Duke Campus Vision TV system.