Our final service of Choral Evensong for the program year, at 5 pm April 28, includes the Responses of Bermuda-born contemporary composer Gabriel Jackson and the Service In G of British-born composer Francis Jackson (no relation).

Gabriel Jackson (b. 1962) is probably best known for his vocal music, and while he cites Michael Tippett and Igor Stravinsky as influences, he is also drawn to soul and R&B. Francis Jackson (1917- 2022) was organist and music director at York Minster for 36 years. His extensive output of sacred and secular music includes canticles, anthems, hymn tunes (including the widely sung “East Acklam”), organ sonatas and other organ pieces, an organ concerto, a symphony, chamber music, and solo songs.

An organ prelude is at 4:45 p.m. Dwight Thomas is director of music and organist, and the Cathedral Chamber Choir sings. A freewill offering is taken, and a reception follows.