The music of Adolphus Hailstork is frequently performed and commissioned by acclaimed ensembles throughout the United States. He studied at the Manhattan School of Music under Vittorio Giannini and David Diamond, at the American Institute at Fontainebleau with Nadia Boulanger, and at Howard … [Read more...] about MUSIC NOTE
LESSONS & CAROLS FOR CHRISTMAS
27 December, 10:30 am The service of Nine Lessons and Carols for Christmas has been a staple at All Saints for years. This year we invite you to join us online Sunday, 27 December at 10:30am, as members of the congregation and choir section leaders share the story of Christ's birth in … [Read more...] about LESSONS & CAROLS FOR CHRISTMAS
COMPLINE
Prayers sung for a peaceful night. First Sunday of the Month—7:00pm—Livestream Compline is the final monastic office of the day. This short, 30 minute, service of chant and spoken prayers is a great way to be in touch with the Divine, give thanks for the week just past, and prepare for the week to … [Read more...] about COMPLINE
SCHOLA (YOUTH CHOIR)
All Saints Parish’s vibrant children’s music program was launched more than 30 years ago in response to cutbacks in the Brookline public schools’ music education curricula. Since that time, Schola has become one of the finest church-based children’s choirs in the Boston area, providing an … [Read more...] about SCHOLA (YOUTH CHOIR)
THE ORGAN
The organ at All Saints was built by Casavant Freres, of Saint-Hyacinthe, Quebec, Canada. It was installed in 1961, and was the gift of the Baldwin family in honor of John and Elizabeth Baldwin, founding members of the parish. Virgil Fox played the dedicatory recital. It is an instrument of … [Read more...] about THE ORGAN
MUSIC MINISTERS—HISTORY
These people have served as organists/directors of music since the founding of the parish: Charles Norris 1897-1929 Rowland Halfpenny 1929-1961 Richard Grant 1961-1964 Emory Fanning 1964-1967 Donald Teeters 1967-2014 Suzanne McAllister (interim) 2014-2015 Christian Lane 2015-2018 … [Read more...] about MUSIC MINISTERS—HISTORY
ADULT CHOIR
The Adult Music program is centered around the Choir of All Saints. Under the current leadership of music director Dr. Stephan Griffin, the All Saints choral program has long been recognized as one of the finest in New England. With a membership of some forty singers, the choir, consisting of … [Read more...] about ADULT CHOIR