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Christmas Carillon Concert

Karel Keldermans

Concordia Seminary is proud to offer regular Carillon concerts. Often, these concerts are held in the warm weather months. This particular concert was unique, held in early December. The concert program captures the awe of Advent and the joy of Christmas! Learn more about the musical offerings at the Seminary at Music Arts.
'A Mighty Fortress' Organ Overture

James Marriott

Concordia Seminary, St. Louis’ Director of Music Arts Dr. James F. Marriott plays an organ overture to Martin Luther’s great Reformation hymn “A Mighty Fortress Is Our God.” Learn more about the musical offerings at the Seminary at Music Arts.
An Easter organ piece by Dr. James Marriott

James Marriott

The “Toccata” from Symphony no. 5 by Charles-Marie Widor is beloved by many organists and organ enthusiasts. The intricate repetitive pattern in the hands accompanies a thunderous and triumphant melody in the pedals, capturing and depicting the Easter victory that Christ has won for us over sin, death, and the power of the devil. Learn more about the musical offerings at the Seminary at Music Arts.
Awake, My Heart, with Gladness

James Marriott

A virtual choir of 32 faculty, students and families, and friends joined their voices to the opening hymn on Call Day 2020, "Awake, My Heart, with Gladness" (Lutheran Service Book 467, Stanzas 1-2, 5-7). One hundred and thirteen students received assignments and calls on Call Day, held April 28, 2020, as a virtual-only event because of the coronavirus pandemic. Our series of hymn recordings celebrates the rich intersection of music and theology in our Lutheran heritage. This hymn boldly proclaims the victory of Christ over Satan, sin and death. As the world was freshly facing the pandemic in 2020, the text of the hymn, the power of the music and the creative medium of the singing all spoke so powerfully to our Seminary community. That is no less true for all of us today. We invite you to meditate on the text with us or even to sing along as you listen! Learn more at Concordia Seminary
Christ the Life of All the Living

James Marriott

Our series of hymn recordings celebrates the rich intersection of music and theology in our Lutheran heritage. This hymn, Christ the Life of All the Living, recalls the atrocities of the crucifixion scene, instilling upon us a resounding refrain of thanks and praise: “Thousand, thousand thanks shall be, dearest Jesus, unto Thee.” We invite you to meditate on the text with us (LSB 420), or even to sing along as you listen! Learn more about the musical offerings at the Seminary at Music Arts.
Laudamus choir sings Adoramus Te, Christe

James Marriott

Laudamus, the Concordia Seminary, St. Louis choir of seminarians led by Dr. James Marriott, sings “Adoramus Te, Christe” by Giovanni Pierluigi da Palestrina. Learn more about the musical offerings at the Seminary at Music Arts.
Laudamus sings 'Were You There'

James Marriott

Our series of hymn recordings celebrates the rich intersection of music and theology in our Lutheran heritage.

This beautiful setting of the familiar spiritual, Were You There, was composed for Laudamus by Mr. Ryan Meyer, the Director of Parish Music at Chapel of the Cross Lutheran Church in St. Louis, MO. It has since become a featured selection on our annual Laudamus concert tours. We invite you to meditate on the text with us (LSB 456), or even to sing along as you listen!

Learn more about the musical offerings at the Seminary at Music Arts.
'Lift Up Your Heads, Ye Mighty Gates' organ overture

James Marriott

Concordia Seminary, St. Louis’ Director of Music Arts Dr. James F. Marriott plays organ overture to and “Lift Up Your Heads, Ye Mighty Gates” (LSB 340/341, below). These two great advent hymns frame Christ’s coming as a child in Bethlehem, our deliverer, our Savior, who will indeed come again in glory.and “Lift Up Your Heads, Ye Mighty Gates” (LSB 340/341). Learn more about the musical offerings at the Seminary at Music Arts.
Lord, Thee I Love with all My Heart

James Marriott

A Concordia Seminary, St. Louis choir, led by Director of Music Arts Dr. James F. Marriott, sings “Lord, Thee I Love with all My Heart.” Our series of hymn recordings celebrates the rich intersection of music and theology in our Lutheran heritage. “Lord Thee I Love with All My Heart” is a tremendous hymn of faith. We sing of our life and service in this world and our anticipation of Christ’s return! The three organ meditations between the stanzas interpret specific phrases of the hymn, as follows: 1) to bear my cross and follow Thee; 2) that I may die unfearing; and 3) And then from death awaken me. We invite you to meditate on the text with us or even to sing along as you listen! Learn more about the musical offerings at the Seminary at Music & Arts.
'O Come, O Come Emmanuel' organ overture

James Marriott

Concordia Seminary, St. Louis’ Director of Music Arts Dr. James F. Marriott plays organ overture to “O Come, O Come, Emmanuel” (LSB 357) and “Lift Up Your Heads, Ye Mighty Gates” (LSB 340/341, below). These two great advent hymns frame Christ’s coming as a child in Bethlehem, our deliverer, our Savior, who will indeed come again in glory. Learn more about the musical offerings at the Seminary at Music Arts.
O Sacred Head, Now Wounded

James Marriott

A Concordia Seminary, St. Louis choir, led by Director of Music Arts Dr. James F. Marriott, sings “O Sacred Head, Now Wounded" (Lutheran Service Book 449) Feb. 9, 2021, from the balcony of the Chapel of St. Timothy and St. Titus. Learn more about the musical offerings at the Seminary at Music Arts.
The King of Love My Shepherd Is

James Marriott

A Concordia Seminary, St. Louis choir, led by Director of Music Arts Dr. James F. Marriott, sings "The King of Love My Shepherd Is." Our series of hymn recordings celebrates the rich intersection of music and theology in our Lutheran heritage. This hymn poetically pairs Psalm 23 and John 10. The hymn writer interprets Psalm 23 Christologically, with Jesus as the Good Shepherd who lovingly cares for each one of us. We invite you to meditate on the text with us or even to sing along as you listen! Learn more about the musical offerings at the Seminary at Music & Arts.
This Joyful Eastertide

James Marriott

A Concordia Seminary, St. Louis choir, led by Director of Music Arts Dr. James F. Marriott on the organ, sings “This Joyful Eastertide" (Lutheran Service Book 482) in April 2021 from the balcony of the Chapel of St. Timothy and St. Titus. The Seminary's hymn recordings celebrate the rich intersection of music and theology in our Lutheran heritage. "This Joyful Eastertide" proclaims the profound hope found in the resurrection of our Savior. The refrain captures this well: “Had Christ, who once was slain, not burst his three day prison, our faith had been in vain; but now has Christ arisen!” The festival trumpets on the Casavant organ emphasize this joyful proclamation: Christ is risen! We invite you to meditate on the text with us or even to sing along as you listen! Learn more about the musical offerings at the Seminary at Music & Arts
We Praise You and Acknowledge You, O God

James Marriott

A Concordia Seminary, St. Louis choir, led by Director of Music Arts Dr. James F. Marriott, sings "We Praise You and Acknowledge You, O God" (Lutheran Service Book 941). Our series of hymn recordings celebrates the rich intersection of music and theology in our Lutheran heritage. This hymn is a newer setting of the ancient "Te Deum," the hymn of praise sung during the rite of Matins. The majestic melody is drawn from Gustav Holst’s “Jupiter” movement of The Planets. Marriott borrows a number of the other musical motifs from “Jupiter” in his setting of this hymn, which was recorded by a Seminary choir at Historic Trinity Lutheran Church in Soulard (St. Louis, Mo). This recording was shared as part of the 2020 Call Day and Commencement virtual services, which were held online only because of the coronavirus pandemic. We invite you to meditate on the text with us or even to sing along as you listen! Learn more about the musical offerings at the Seminary at Music & Arts.
Opening Weekend Hymn Festival 8-29-21

James Marriott and Jon Vieker

The theme for our academic year is “Your Word is a lamp to my feet.” In this hymn festival, we will sing of the centrality of God’s Word in the faith and life of the Christian, guiding our feet throughout our earthly days. Songs and sounds from many cultures and musical genres will accompany our musical proclamation of God’s faithfulness to the world. We pray that you are filled and renewed in the love of the Father made known in Christ by the power of the Spirit!