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Transfigured Nights continues in the Anglican tradition of enriching the lives of the people of God through art and music, whether in the liturgical rites of the church, in concerts, or other programs. Striving to create and host unique offerings of quality featuring the finest sacred and secular music, we utilize the talents of parish musicians and local artists, as well as present concerts by national and international performers. The series offers musical experiences to Transfiguration parishioners and serves as an outreach to those in the broader community.

Twenty years ago during the first week of July 2004, The Rev. J.D. Godwin, rector, fourteen parishioners, and I met to begin a music series for the Church of the Transfiguration, and Transfigured Nights was born. The inaugural event on October 3rd featured Fredrica Phillips playing a piano recital followed by the Men’s Schola singing a service of compline. The subsequent reception set the tone for the many post-concert gatherings which ensued, and branded Transfigured Nights as a host, not only of beautiful music, but also wonderful hospitality. Approximately 200 services and concerts have followed in the intervening years. We are delighted to introduce you to our 2024-2025 season titled “Sounds and Spaces.”

Due to renovations to the church and the construction of a new sacristy beginning this past June, we have been utilizing different spaces on our campus — Roper Hall for weekend worship services, the Library for weekday services, and the Gathering Space for some weddings and funerals, as well as for social events. This season of Transfigured Nights will also explore new sounds and spaces. Our two fall evensongs will be in the resonant acoustics of the Gathering Space; Advent Lessons & Carols will be at the Church of the Ascension; and concerts of early music and woodwinds will be in the Performance Hall.

We will celebrate a return to the church on March 2nd for an evensong as we dedicate the new facilities and experience the enhanced acoustical environment that the improvements will bring. A recital by Daryl Robinson on May 4 will begin observances of the fifteenth anniversary of our Godwin Organ. Our series finale, an evensong for Trinity Sunday, will showcase music of the 21st century.

We hope to see you during this joyful year of music-making.

We are now in the fourteenth year of the Art Music Monday chamber music series, and artistic director Gayane Manasja Fullford has curated four concerts of diverse and beautiful music from four centuries to enrich our lives and raise our spirits.