VOCE New England Choir opens their 20th season at St. Peter’s.

Celtic Vespers will be offered on Sunday, March 23, at 7 pm. Based on Iona Community worship, the candlelit service will offer prayers for the evening. Special prayers on the theme of darkness to light as we have entered Spring. The Women’s Choir of St. James’ will sing several selections, including a Gaelic Blessing. Wild Notes will provide instrumental music, played by Celtic harp, violin and flute, and concertina. The event is free and open to all. A reception offering fellowship and delicious finger food and drink follows the service.

Benefit Concert for Choral Scholarships to UConn Students.

Internationally renowned organist Diane Meredith Belcher will present a recital on the restored Brombaugh organ, op.21. Ms. Belcher will perform works by Bach, Buxtehude, and Sweelink including Bach’s Great Prelude and Fugue in A minor. Stefan Maier undertook the restoration of Opus 21 in collaboration with Taylor and Boody under the guidance of John Brombaugh. Mr. Brombaugh quotes, “The triplets, opus 20, 21 and 22, are three of my best instruments,” to which Ms. Belcher adds, “The restoration of Opus 21 along with the chapel’s excellent acoustics make it a joy to play.” Please attend this unique event and support the choral scholar program at St. Mark’s Episcopal Chapel at the University of Connecticut.  Suggested Donation: $20