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Music plays a vital role in the life of Duke Chapel — as an
integral part of worship services and in a full schedule of concerts,
from organ recitals to choral concerts to symphony orchestra performances.
Concerts in Duke Chapel
Duke Chapel provides a magnificent setting for performances by
diverse artists and ensembles. Each year, the Duke Chapel Choir
presents two concerts with orchestra, including Handel’s
Messiah, and the organ recital series features internationally
acclaimed guest organists. The Chapel also hosts concerts on the
Duke Artists Series and performances by regional organizations
such as the Choral Society of Durham, the Vocal Arts Ensemble
of Durham, the North Carolina Boys Choir, and the North Carolina
Symphony.
More about concerts
Sing-Alongs
You, too, can sing choral masterpieces in Duke Chapel! Members of
the community are invited to sing with the Christmas Eve Community
Choir at the 11:00 p.m. Christmas Eve Service. Rehearsals for this
are Sunday, December 21, at 7:00 p.m., and Wednesday, December 24,
at 9:00 p.m.
Recordings of Music in Duke Chapel
Follow the link to watch streaming video of concerts in the Chapel,
hear audio samples of the Chapel’s choirs and organs, or
locate CD recordings by the choirs and organists of Duke Chapel.
More about recordings
Duke Chapel Choir
The renowned 150-voice Duke Chapel Choir, conducted by Rodney
Wynkoop, Director of Chapel Music, sings in the Sunday-morning
worship services during the academic year. The Chapel Choir’s
annual performances of Handel’s Messiah are a highlight
of the holiday season, and its Spring Oratorio concert features
major choral works with orchestra. Weekly rehearsals are on Sunday
mornings from 9:15 to 10:30 and Wednesday evenings from 6:00 to
7:50.
More about Chapel Choir
Duke Vespers Ensemble
The select Duke Vespers Ensemble, conducted by Allan Friedman,
provides music for the Choral Vespers service each Thursday at
5:15 p.m. during the academic year.
More about vespers ensemble
Organs of Duke Chapel
The Chapel’s three outstanding pipe organs have made Duke
a national center for organ performance and study. In addition
to gracing the Chapel’s worship services, the organs take
center stage in recitals by University Organist Robert Parkins,
Chapel Organist David Arcus, and guest artists.
More about organs
Organ Crawl
See and hear the instruments up close! To reserve a space in an
upcoming tour of the inside of the organ chambers, call (919) 684-2032. Tours
are limited to eight persons.
The Carillon
The Chapel’s 50-bell carillon is played before and after
each Sunday worship service and every weekday at 5:00 p.m.
More about the carillon
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