Join us for this Advent Season must, in the Kings College tradition of music and the nine scriptural readings, preparing us for joy of the Nativity of Our Lord.  Join the St. Thomas More Cathedral Choir, Youth Choir, Handbell Ensemble and organist Dr. Larry Young, and Cathdral Music Director Dr. Richard Gibala in this seasonal must.  The Service of Lessons and Carols features the Bishop of Arlington, Catherdal clergy and lay readers in this cherished tradition filled with candles and carols.

Ever since medieval times, composers have taken advantage of the splendid architecture and reverberant acoutics of great cathedrals in creating sacred music to the glory of God. 16th century Venice saw this art taken to new heights by musicians who used the organ lofts, balconies and the immense size of St. Mark's Basilica as a stage for multiple choruses and instrumental ensembles. In 19th century Paris, "grande" pipe organs built at either end of the city's enormous cathedrals were played simultaneously with brass and percussion to accompany the sacred choral works composed for these magnificent spaces. The Fairfax Choral Society Adult Chorus, and the Washington Symphonic Brass will join together with organist Dr. Paul Skevington to recreatet he glorious splendor of some of the world's most thrilling cathedral music in this unique concert including sacred works of Gabrielli, Kashka, Vierne, Boulanger, Rutter and more.

The Cool Spring Brass have been elighting music lovers since 1992. Combining the talents of five virtuoso solists, this versatile ensemble's thrilling perfomances can bring a smile to your face or a tear to your eye. Their multifacted program is sure to include something delectable for every musical pallette. The Cool Spring Brass is honored to have this concert be part of the celebration of the 25th anniversary of the ordination of Cathedral Rector Fr. Robert Rippy.