Great Music at Calvary
Great Music at Calvary is a musical offering made freely to God and for the benefit of the Western New York community. Comprised of special services, recitals, and concerts, these musical offerings form the centerpiece of our music ministry.
Recent past seasons have included masterworks such as Vesperae Solennes de Confessore (W.A. Mozart), Membra Jesu Nostri (Dietrich Buxtehude), The St. John Passion by Bob Chilcott, and the Requiem of Gabriel Fauré. In addition to classics, the program has also boasted world premiers.
Great Music at Calvary is made possible by your special contributions. Your tax-deductible contribution of any amount is greatly appreciated. For more information or to be added to our Great Music at Calvary mailing list, please contact the church office at 716-633-7800.
Great Music at Calvary 20226-27
September 20, 2026, 4 p.m. - Choral Evensong
The 2026-27 Great Music at Calvary season will open with the well-loved service of Choral Evensong. Anthems, hymns, a psalm and canticles fill out the service.
November 1, 2026, 7 p.m. - Such Glorious Gifts
The fall concert features vocal and instrumental works by Gerald Finzi and Roland Martin's Finzi-inspired "Requiem da Camera, featuring poetry by Robert Herrick, A.E. Housman, Christina Rossetti and Emily Dickinson. The choir will be joined by Buffalo Chamber Players.
December 20, 2026, 4 p.m. - Festival of Lessons and Carols
A glorious Calvary tradition which features choir, soloists, brass and organ. Joyful music old and new will be presented in a festive setting.
February 21, 2027, 4 p.m. - Mass Appeal 2.0
This concert presents several settings of the Mass. The reprise of Julian Allcock's "Missa Brugensis" time will include its "Gloria" and "Credo" movements. This will be paired with Lou Harrison's "Mass for St. Cecilia's Day."
March 26, 2027, 7 p.m. - Good Friday Concert
Some of the most moving and beautiful music ever written was composed for the commemoration of Christ's Passion.
May 16, 2027, 4 p.m. - Choral Evensong
The Calvary Church Choir rounds out the Great Music season with a celebratory choral Evensong for Pentecost.