Upcoming Events
Join Gloriæ Dei Cantores for weekly Choral Evensong and Sunday Eucharist services at the Church of the Transfiguration in Orleans, MA – Learn More
Gloriæ Dei Cantores & Creare Symphonia in Concert
February 20, 2026, 7:30 PM
February 21, 2026, 3:30 PM
Church of the Transfiguration
Orleans, MA
featuring works by Arvo Pärt & Pēteris Vasks
Gloriæ Dei Cantores and Creare Symphonia, under the direction of Richard K. Pugsley, present a concert of works by Eastern European masters Arvo Pärt and Pēteris Vasks. Pärt’s L’Abbe Agathon, and Vasks’ Da Pacem, Domine, Lord Open Our Eyes, and the Fruit of Silence provide listeners with “food for the soul”— music that reflects suffering and a longing for hope, inner freedom, silence, and faith. Gloriæ Dei Cantores’ performance of Pärt’s work has been hailed as “superbly performed” (Fanfare), “extraordinary.” (Classics Today) and as “A true meeting of East and West.” (OrthoChristian.com)
J. S. Bach’s St. Matthew Passion, BWV 244
May 29, 2026, 7:30 PM
May 30, 2026, 7:30 PM
Church of the Transfiguration
Orleans, MA
with Gloriæ Dei Cantores and Creare Symphonia
250th Anniversary Independence Day Dinner, Concert & Fireworks!
July 2, 2026, 6:00 pm – 10:00 pm
Celebrate America 250 with an extraordinary evening of great food, stirring music by Creare Symphonia & Gloriae Dei Cantores, and fireworks over Cape Cod Bay!
Monteverdi’s Vespers
August 14, 2026, 7:30 PM
August 15, 2026, 7:30 PM
Performed by Gloriæ Dei Cantores
Directed by Richard K. Pugsley
Recent Events
Epiphany Choral Evensong
with Gloriæ Dei Cantores
Saturday, January 3, 2026, 5:15 PM
Also Livestreamed
Church of the Transfiguration
Orleans, MA
Cancelled due to Illness
Carol Sing
December 23, 2025, 3 PM
Performing Arts Center
Brewster, MA
During the darkest time of the year, let’s come together to celebrate the Light and Joy of Christmas at the Annual Carol Sing! Bring the whole family to enjoy a delightful mix of traditional and modern carols with ensembles of Arts Empowering Life, join in singing your favorites, and make lasting new Christmas memories. Refreshments provided; FREE admission for all!
Christmas Carol Concert with Gloriæ Dei Cantores & Creare Symphonia
December 6, 2025, 7:30 PM
Performing Arts Center
Brewster, MA
Christmas Carol Concert with Gloriæ Dei Cantores & Creare Symphonia
December 5, 2025, 7:30 PM
December 6, 2025, 3 PM
Church of the Transfiguration
Orleans, MA
Advent Lessons & Carols with Gloriæ Dei Cantores
November 28, 2025, 4:30 PM
November 29, 2025, 4:30 PM
Church of the Transfiguration
Orleans, MA
Embrace the spirit of the season with candlelit services of Advent Lessons and Carols—uplifting readings, prayers, and carols performed by Gloriæ Dei Cantores at the Church of the Transfiguration—a cherished tradition for over thirty years. Doors will open one hour before the service; no tickets required.
(Saturday is also livestreamed with an organ prelude at 4pm.)
Transfiguration
August 3, 2025, 10 AM
Church of the Transfiguration
Orleans, MA
Please join us for a special service on the Feast of the Transfiguration as we celebrate the 25th anniversary of the Dedication of the Church of the Transfiguration.
Mahler’s Symphony No. 2. “Resurrection”
August 1, 2025, 8 PM
August 2, 2025, 8 PM
Church of the Transfiguration
Orleans, MA
Experience the “sheer physical thrill of a live performance” (Gramophone) of Gustav Mahler’s monumental Symphony No. 2: Resurrection, performed by world-renowned choir Gloriæ Dei Cantores and Creare Symphonia, under the direction of Richard K. Pugsley. The Resurrection Symphony has been hailed as a “vast symphonic fresco”(Gramophone), offering an epic journey that is magnificent, spiritual, frightening, charming, triumphant.
Orchestra Concert featuring Vivaldi’s Four Seasons
January 24, 2025, 7:30 PM
January 25, 2025, 3:30 PM
Church of the Transfiguration
Orleans, MA
Christmas Eve Vigil
December 24, 9:00 PM
Livestreamed & In-Person
Church of the Transfiguration
Orleans, MA
Mass: Missae ad Praesepe, Malcolm
Psalm: 96
Offertory: The Shepherd’s Carol, Chilcott
Communion: A Boy was Born, Britten
Annual Carol Sing
December 23, 2024, 3:00 PM
Performing Arts Center
Brewster, MA
During the darkest time of the year, let’s come together to celebrate the Light and Joy of Christmas at the Annual Carol Sing, held at the beautiful new Performing Arts Center in Brewster! Bring the whole family to enjoy a delightful mix of traditional and modern carols with ensembles of Arts Empowering Life, join in singing your favorites, and make lasting new Christmas memories. Refreshments provided; Free admission for all!
Services of Advent Lessons & Carols
with Gloriæ Dei Cantores
November 29 & 30, 2024, 4:30 PM
Also Livestreamed Saturday, Nov. 30
Church of the Transfiguration
5 Bay View Drive, Orleans, MA
Embrace the spirit of the season with candlelit services of Advent Lessons and Carols. Experience uplifting readings, prayers, and carols performed by Gloriæ Dei Cantores at the Church of the Transfiguration—a cherished tradition for over thirty years. Join us in celebrating hope and joy this Advent season. Doors will open one hour before the service; no tickets required. Learn more at communityofjesus.org.
Introit O Emmanuel, Ešenvalds
Hymn Comfort, Comfort Ye My People
Promise
The Wise Men and the Star, Tarney
Shepherd’s Pipe Carol, Rutter
O magnum mysterium, Lauridsen
Hymn Come, Thou Long-expected Jesus
Faith
Come, Thou Redeemer of the Earth, arr. Willcocks
What Child is This?, arr. Willcocks
Wexford Carol, arr. Hagenberg
Hymn O Come, All Ye Faithful
Hope
Tomorrow Shall Be My Dancing Day, arr. Willcocks
In the Bleak Midwinter, Ešenvalds
What Sweeter Music, Rutter
Hymn Hark! the Herald Angels Sing
Veterans Concert: Dona Nobis Pacem
Friday and Saturday, Nov. 8 & 9 7:30 PM
Church of the Transfiguration
Rock Harbor, Orleans, MA
Experience a powerful performance by world renowned Gloriæ Dei Cantores and orchestra to commemorate Veterans Day and express our gratitude for the sacrifices of veterans worldwide. This concert, conducted by Richard K. Pugsley at the Church of the Transfiguration in Orleans, features captivating works by the composer Ēriks Ešenvalds, including The Heavenly Flock and The Earthly Rose. Additionally, the concert will showcase two hauntingly beautiful pieces for chorus and orchestra by British composers: Gerald Finzi’s Lo, the Full Final Sacrifice, and Ralph Vaughan Williams’ Dona Nobis Pacem, a moving plea for peace reflecting on the aftermath of World War I and the looming threat of World War II.
We are pleased to offer free tickets to this concert for veterans, students, and youth. Join us in honoring those who have served.
Feast of the Transfiguration
Sunday, August 4, 10 AM
Church of the Transfiguration
Rock Harbor, Orleans
Service Music includes Missa Brevis in G (Rheinberger), The Eyes of All (Berger), and Ešenvalds’ Trinity Te Deum.
GLORIÆ DEI CANTORES LENTEN CONCERT
Thou Hearest Me!
Works By Byrd, Palestrina, Pärt & Ešenvalds
Friday and Saturday, March 8 & 9, 2024, 7:30 PM
Church of the Transfiguration
Rock Harbor, Orleans, MA
Arts & Entertainment Lecture
95 Years of Music to Speak to Our Time
Building Bridges through Music
Saturday, January 13, 2024, 3:30 PM
Presented by Dr. Samuel Adler
Dr. Samuel Adler is one of the greatest living composers and conductors of our time. A legendary risk-taker with over 400 published works – he taught for sixty-three years at Juilliard, and Eastman, and has given masterclasses and workshops at over 300 universities world-wide. His recent album, sung by world-renowned Gloriae Dei Cantores won The American Prize, and he has received numerous awards including ASCAP’s “Aaron Copland Lifetime Achievement Award.”
He presents “95 Years of Music to Speak to Our Time” and shares his amazing life experiences and brilliant musicianship at the Premiere Season of the NEW Arts & Entertainment Lecture Series. At age ten Samuel Adler narrowly escaped Nazi Germany during Kristallnacht, the “night of broken glass.” At age ninety-five, he continues to compose and speak, sharing his prolific musical gifts.