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Music

"Whoever sings, prays twice." — St. Augustine

At Incarnation, we consider beauty to be proof for the existence of God. The indescribable beauty of music bears God into our very hearts and souls. The sound of our organ, the leadership of our choirs, the concerts that take place in our space, and our own voices lifted up in song glorify God and elevate our spirits in praise.

Alleluia Choir

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The Alleluia Choir, directed by Mary Kennaugh, leads our music at the 9:00 Eucharist and other special liturgies. This choir welcomes beginners and experienced singers alike—all that's needed is a willingness to commit to rehearsals and services, and a desire to worship through song. Rehearsals are on Wednesday evenings.

St. Cecilia Choir

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The St. Cecilia Choir, directed by Carol Menke, supports our worship at the 11:15 Eucharist and at other special liturgies throughout the year. This choir welcomes singers with some choral experience who are dedicated to making beautiful music to the glory of God. Rehearsals are on Thursday evenings.

The St. Cecilia Choir has frequently offered one or two concerts each year with orchestra and soloists, joining with the choral ensemble Cantiamo Sonoma. For over two decades they have offered a Good Friday concert at which major choral works have been performed, including Haydn masses, Bach cantatas, and works by Mozart, Cherubini, Fauré, Vaughan Williams, Rutter, and more.

Organ

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Built by Casavant of Montreal, our organ has thirty-two ranks composed of three manual divisions, playable from two keyboards, with two stops for the pedal division. 1,886 pipes of metal and wood give the instrument a wide range of color and volume.

Casavant, Opus 3759, 1997
Two manuals and pedals, 25 stops, 32 ranks
Movable tablet console, compass 61/32
Electro-pneumatic action

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Carol Menke
St. Cecilia Choir Director
Mary Kennaugh
Alleluia Choir Director
Robert Young
Organist

Carol Menke

St. Cecilia Choir Director

Lyric soprano Carol Menke began her musical studies at the piano with her mother at age five, and at age eight started flute lessons. She entered college with aspirations of a career as a flautist. However, participation in a voice class led to recognition of her superb vocal gifts. Following graduation from CSU, attendance at the Franz Schubert Institute in Baden bei Wien, Austria, confirmed her passion for the Art Song genre. The young singer was heard in performance many times at the Schuberthaus in Vienna during this period of study with Elly Ameling, Jörg Demus and Norman Shelter. Miss Menke later completed her Master’s Degree in Vocal Performance. Her performances have won the accolades of music critics and orchestral conductors who have commented on her “silvery bright…. illuminating voice” and “appealing sweetness of tone.” Upon hearing her perform one of his newly composed chamber works, the renowned composer Alan Hovhaness acknowledged and praised her “perfect musicianship.” Carol maintains a full schedule as teacher and choral conductor in addition to fulfilling her illustrious solo engagements. At Santa Rosa Junior College she teaches voice and music theory classes. The Santa Rosa Children’s Chorus has thrived and achieved high praise during Miss Menke’s tenure as Artistic Director. Her leadership of the choir at the Church of the Incarnation in Santa Rosa as well as Cantiamo Sonoma, a distinguished chamber choral ensemble, has served to enrich the musical environment of the area.

Mary Kennaugh

Alleluia Choir Director

Robert Young

Organist
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Santa Rosa, CA 95401

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Incarnation is located at 550 Mendocino Avenue in downtown Santa Rosa, just south of the corner with Cherry Street.

Our church parking lot is located around the corner at 636 Cherry Street. The lot often fills up for our 9:00 and 11:15 a.m. services. Additional free church parking is available in the small gravel lot at the corner of Mendocino and Cherry, or in the city garage at 521 7th Street (free on Sundays), which is a two-minute walk from the church. Finally, street parking is also free on Sundays.

We're also located close to several bus lines, and we have a bike rack in the central courtyard.

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