MUSIC
The Advent offers meaningful worship opportunities through modern and traditional sacred music. The Cathedral Choir and our band uniquely express the Advent’s musical diversity in our Sunday services. Concerts and other events enrich our community in many ways, enriching our heart for the city of Birmingham.
New York Polyphony | April 29, 2025
Join us on Tuesday, April 29 at 7:00 p.m. in the Nave for a concert from critically acclaimed New York Polyphony, one of the foremost vocal chamber ensembles active today. Their innovative programming spans Gregorian chant to contemporary commissions, and their focus on familiar and rare works of the 12th-17th centuries has helped bring early music to modern audiences. Founded in 2006, the quartet’s growing discography includes two Grammy-nominated albums, and many of their releases have topped the “best of ” lists of major publications. The quartet tours extensively, performing in some of the world’s finest concert halls and at major festivals at home and abroad. Tickets are available for purchase through the Music Office (205-443-8553) or at the link below.
Cathedral
Choir
The Cathedral Choir is composed of auditioned adults who sing the 9:00 and 11:00 a.m. services in the Nave each Sunday and all major services of the church year. Additionally the choir presents Evensong services and concerts as part of the Cathedral Music Series. The Choir has recorded eight albums, many of which are available in the Advent Bookstore, and the most recent of which is available on all streaming platforms.
Advent Band
Instruments
The Advent owns a variety of modern musical instruments and pianos. Additional instruments include note bells, organs, and a harpsichord. The Grieb-Williams organ, built by the M.P. Moller Company in 1988, is located in the Nave and includes a playback system, 6,056 pipes controlled by a four-manual drawknob console which can be moved to the center of the chancel for recitals. The Crawford and Virginia Johnson Carillon, including the Mattison Memorial Bell, was installed in the Tower in 2003. The 15 cast bronze bells by Paccard Foundry, France, peal and play hymns throughout the week. In 2019, the Advent received a generous donation of a 1976 William Hyman French-double harpsichord. For more information about Advent instruments, contact Kennedy@CathedralAdvent.com.
Concerts & Auditions
The Advent hosts a variety of concerts and other special music programs throughout the year. Follow the social media pages listed above and download our concert brochure for information about upcoming events.
Adults interested in joining our music ministries may contact Betsy Pate.