An
Advent Procession based on the Great 'O' Antiphons
J.
Melvin Butler, Organist/Choirmaster
Peter
Hallock, Choirmaster
Roger
Sherman, Organist
This Advent liturgy created by Peter Hallock combines readings,
hymns,
chant and
anthems by Ramsey, Howells, Weelkes and
Willcocks. The service is
organised
Hallock's setting of 7 great 'O'
Antiphons that form the basis of the hymn
'O Come, O Come
Emmanuel.'
The Compline Choir (a men's choir directed by Hallock) sings in
dialog with the mixed choir of the cathedral (directed by J. Melvin
Butler). The
Cathedral's 4 manual 1965 Flentrop organ is played by
J. Melvin Butler and
Roger Sherman in this unique liturgy.
