Episcopal Morning Prayer

This worship service is a part of the program for the American Guild of Organists 2024 National Convention headquartered in San Francisco from June 30 to July 4, 2024. This program features the organ within the context of worship and is open to the public; tickets are not required.

Begin the day at Grace Cathedral with Morning Prayer in the Anglican choral tradition. The choral music includes two new works, Venite, a commission from San Francisco composer David Conte, and Songs of the People, by Brooke Joyce, winner of the E.C. Schirmer (ECS) competition, along with some classic cathedral music, all sung by a professional adult choir.

Organ literature and improvisations will be played by renowned organist and composer Mary Beth Bennett. Dr Bennett is an internationally recognized performer, composer and improviser. She serves on the music faculty of the University of Richmond and is Organist of Second Baptist Church. She previously held various positions in Washington, D.C., including at the Basilica of the National Shrine of the Immaculate Conception and as Ceremonial Organist for the United States Government.

Host or Publisher American Guild of Organists National Convention