
Choral Evensong
Sun, Mar 15
|St. James by-the-Sea
The Choir of St. James by-the-Sea FREE ADMISSION


Time & Location
Mar 15, 2026, 4:00 PM – 5:00 PM
St. James by-the-Sea, 743 Prospect St, La Jolla, CA 92037, USA
About The Event
Choral Evensong is one of the great treasures of the Anglican musical and spiritual tradition. Rooted in the daily monastic offices of Vespers and Compline, Evensong has been sung regularly in English cathedrals and parish churches since the 16th century. At St. James by-the-Sea, this sung evening liturgy offers a sacred space for contemplation, thanksgiving, and praise—an oasis of calm in a busy world. The service features scripture, psalms, canticles, and prayers, woven together in a form both timeless and deeply resonant.
The Choir of St. James, under the direction of Alex Benestelli, brings this liturgy to life with musical offerings that range from the grandeur of Anglican choral masterworks to contemporary sacred compositions. The iconic canticles—the Magnificat and Nunc dimittis—are sung in varied settings, alongside appointed psalms and anthems that reflect the themes of the liturgical season. Whether you are drawn by the beauty of the music, the richness of tradition, or the quiet rhythm of evening prayer, Choral Evensong invites you to listen, reflect, and be renewed.