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EPISODE #33
SOUNDS FROM THE SANCTUARY: CHRISTMAS AT THE CATHEDRAL 2022 (PT 1)

Episode No. 33: Christmas at the Cathedral 2022 – Pt 1

MERRY CHRISTMAS TO ALL! Enjoy this two-part show featuring excerpts from Christmas at the Cathedral 2022 – the very first Christmas music in Christ Cathedral to include the newly restored Hazel Wright Organ! Highlights from the first half include appearances by the Diocesan Children’s Choir, and an extra special performance on the Hazel Wright Organ by Fr. Christopher Smith, Rector-Emeritus of Christ Cathedral who plays some of his favorite Christmas Carols on the mighty organ! Also of note is David Willcocks’s famous setting of Hark! the Herald Angels Sing featuring a rarely heard Brass OCTET (for EIGHT Players instead of the normal five) setting of its well-known brass fanfare introduction.

Originally broadcast on 12/31/22

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EPISODE #31
SOUNDS FROM THE SANCTUARY: RALPH VAUGHAN WILLIAMS 150

Episode No. 31: Ralph Vaughan Williams 150

This year, 2022, marks the 150th year since the birth of famed composer Ralph Vaughan Williams. He was born in the town of Down Ampney, England in 1872. This episode celebrates his British legacy in both classical and church music. We listen to his distinctively British compositions – hymns, choral works, orchestral works – all beautiful and reflective of England’s rich choral and musical traditions. Join us for a wonderful and meditative hour of gorgeous music.

Originally broadcast on 10/29/22

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EPISODE #28
SOUNDS FROM THE SANCTUARY: BLESSING OF THE RESTORED HAZEL WRIGHT ORGAN

Episode No. 28: Blessing of the Restored Hazel Wright Organ

In this episode of Sounds from the Sanctuary, host David Ball (Cathedral Organist and Music Ministry Director) visits with Dr. Emma Whitten (Associate Organist @ Christ Cathedral) and Kevin Cartwright (Curator for the Hazel Wright Organ). They talk about an evening for the ages that took place in late June inside Christ Cathedral. It was the official blessing of the restored Hazel Wright Organ. In fact, Pope Francis himself issued a special ‘Papal Blessing” in the form of a note to Bishop Kevin Vann. It was read aloud to all in the congregation that evening.

The balance of the show will feature some words and organ playing of one Josep Sole Coll. Josep is the Principal Organist of the Papal Basilica of St. Peter’s in the Vatican and Organist for Liturgical Celebrations of the Supreme Pontiff.

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Originally broadcast on 7/9/22

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EPISODE #26
SOUNDS FROM THE SANCTUARY: SPRING 2022 UPDATE ON THE HAZEL WRIGHT ORGAN

Episode No. 26: Spring 2022 Update on the Hazel Wright Organ

For this episode of Sounds from the Sanctuary, host David Ball shares snippets of a recent conversation he had with the host of the OC Catholic Radio Show, Rick Howick. The topic of conversation? What is happening with the Hazel Wright Organ within the walls of Christ Cathedral? Here in the Spring of 2022, it’s time for an update! Tune in, so you can be in the know!

Originally broadcast on 3/26/22

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EPISODE#248
OC CATHOLIC RADIO: IT’S OFFICIAL – HAZEL IS BACK!

“Hazel” refers to the world famous Hazel Wright Organ inside the sanctuary of the Christ Cathedral, in Garden Grove, CA. On this very special one-of-a-kind edition of the OC Catholic radio show and podcast, host Rick Howick is delighted to welcome two very distinguished guests to our studio. First is Fred Swann, the longtime organist under Robert Schuller’s Crystal Cathedral Ministries and The Hour of Power TV show. We also welcome Kevin Cartwright, the president of Rosales Organ Builders in Los Angeles. Kevin and his team will play a key role in the care and maintenance of the newly refurbished Hazel Wright Organ.

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EPISODE #24
SOUNDS FROM THE SANCTUARY: ALL ABOARD, NPM! (NATIONAL PASTORAL MUSICIANS)

Episode No. 24: All Aboard, NPM!

The organization for Catholic liturgical musicians, National Pastoral Musicians aka NPM, is coming to Southern California with new chapters up and down the coast – including right here in Orange County. Hear from local parish and Cathedral musicians about what NPM means to them; and, what resources are out there for any of our listeners interested in Sacred music. Our host David Ball, Christ Cathedral Organist and Head of Music Ministry, leads exciting conversation about NPM with Lauren McCaul, Christ Cathedral Music Administrator and NPM Region 11 Representative; Mr. Joe Bazyouros, Director of Music at the Cathedral of Our Lady of the Angels in Los Angeles and Forum Chairperson for NPM Membership; and Anna Betancourt, Director of Music at St. Angela Merici in Brea, OC, formerly Director of Hispanic Music at the LA Cathedral and National NPM Board member.

Learn more at: NPM.org

Originally broadcast on 1/29/22

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EPISODE #19
SOUNDS FROM THE SANCTUARY: GUEST IS MICHAEL BOWER, CATHEDRAL ORGANIST

Episode No. 19: Michael Bower, Cathedral Organist

Legendary Cathedral Organist Michael Bower joins David Ball as a grand finale to the first season of Sounds from the Sanctuary. Get an inside look at the life of Catholic Cathedral musicians – what inspires them, how the pandemic has affected musicians coast to coast, and what is inspiring both of these Cathedral Musicians as music programs emerge from the pandemic. In this episode, hear about Cathedrals from coast to coast – from our own Christ Cathedral to the Cathedral of St. Agnes in Long Island, New York where Michael Bower has been the director of music and organist running one of the most vibrant music programs in the Catholic world.

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EPISODE #17
SOUNDS FROM THE SANCTUARY: GUEST IS REBECCA EHREN, YALE ORGAN STUDENT

Episode No. 17: Rebecca Ehren, Yale Organ Student

The American Guild of Organists has declared this year as the “Year of the Young Organist”. Every musician has their own story of finding music and discovering their artistic and career path. In this episode, hear the ongoing story of one young organist, Rebecca Ehren, 29 (the same age as our host, David Ball) – from her beginnings in Canada, her academic degrees, and lately to her studies at the famed Yale School of Music and Institute of Sacred Music.

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EPISODE #16
SOUNDS FROM THE SANCTUARY: GUEST IS LOCAL ORGANIST NORBERTO GUINALDO

Episode No. 16: Local Organist Norberto Guinaldo

Argentinian-born Norberto Guinaldo is one of the most recognized composers, organists, and church musicians in the world and has resided here in Orange County for over 50 years. Listen to some of his amazing compositions, one even dedicated to our host David Ball, and hear all about the journeys around the world of this incredible musician – from his origins in Buenos Aires, his studies in Paris, and his long career as a church musician in Southern California. Norberto’s works for organ are a beautiful mix of styles influenced by this man’s incredible life experiences – the folk tunes of South America, the Gregorian Chant of the Catholic Church, and the bravado of the French Improvisation Tradition. Find out more at http://www.guinaldopublications.com/http://www.guinaldopublications.com/

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EPISODE #15
SOUNDS FROM THE SANCTUARY: AN EPISODE FOR SPRINGTIME

Episode No. 15: An Episode for Springtime

Springtime is a time of celebration – the end of the Academic year, the choral year, graduations, and a whole variety of important Solemnities including Pentecost, the “birthday” of the Church. In this Episode we listen to the music of Spring – from the Classical hits to the ancient chants of the church to Elgar’s Pomp and Circumstance played by Paul Jacobs, the beloved tune heard all around the world at graduation ceremonies. Enjoy the refreshing and renewing music of the springtime!

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