Seminary Choirs

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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.
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.
'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.