University Park UMC Music Ministry

Today in Sacred Music history: The St. Matthew Passion by Johann Sebastian Bach is often performed during Holy Week, first premiered in 1727.

Today in Sacred Music history: "The Messiah" by George Frideric Handel premiered in Dublin in 1742, a cornerstone of sacred music.

Today in Sacred Music history: The Installation of the Great Organ in Notre Dame Cathedral, Paris, was completed in 1868, enriching the sacred music performed there.

Today in Sacred Music history: "Missa Solemnis" by Ludwig van Beethoven premiered in 1824, marking a significant achievement in the sacred music tradition.

Today in Sacred Music history: Johann Sebastian Bach, a pivotal figure in sacred music history, was born in 1685.

Today in Sacred Music history: Johann Sebastian Bach presented the "Brandenburg Concertos" to Christian Ludwig, Margrave of Brandenburg-Schwedt, in 1721.

Today in Sacred Music history: Joseph Haydn's "The Seven Last Words of Our Saviour on the Cross" premiered in 1787, a profound contribution to Lenten sacred music.

Today in Sacred Music history: The Royal School of Church Music was founded in 1927 by Sir Sydney Nicholson, promoting sacred music worldwide.

Today in Sacred Music history: Johann Sebastian Bach's "Brandenburg Concerto No. 3" premiered in 1721; though not sacred music, Bach's work profoundly influenced church music composition.

Today in Sacred Music history: The Dedication of the New Organ at St. Paul's Cathedral in London took place in 1697.

Today in Sacred Music history: Samuel Barber's "Agnus Dei", an adaptation of his Adagio for Strings, became a poignant piece of sacred music after its creation in 1967.

Today in Sacred Music history: Johann Ludwig Bach, a cousin of J.S. Bach known for his sacred cantatas, died in 1731.

Today in Sacred Music history: "The Creation" by Joseph Haydn, a sacred oratorio, premiered in 1798.

Today in Sacred Music history: The Taizé Community, founded in 1940, became renowned for its simple, meditative chants and its ecumenical approach to worship.

Today in Sacred Music history: Gregorio Allegri's "Miserere" is believed to have been first performed in the Sistine Chapel during Holy Week in the 1630s.

Today in Sacred Music history: Hildegard von Bingen, a medieval mystic and composer, founded the monastery of Rupertsberg in 1150, where much of her sacred music was performed.

Today in Sacred Music history: The Founding of the Gregorian Chant Restoration Movement in the 19th century aimed to revive and promote Gregorian chant in liturgical services.

Today in Sacred Music history: Felix Mendelssohn's "St. Paul Oratorio" premiered in 1836, contributing significantly to sacred music repertoire.

Today in Sacred Music history: John Stainer's "The Crucifixion", a meditation on the Sacred Passion of the Holy Redeemer, was first performed in 1887.

Today in Sacred Music history: Antonio Vivaldi, known for his sacred choral works, was born in 1678.

This day in Sacred Music history: "St. Matthew Passion" by Johann Sebastian Bach premiered in 1727, a masterpiece of sacred music.

This day in Sacred Music history: Johann Pachelbel, known for his Canon in D and sacred music compositions, died in 1706.

Today in Sacred Music History: Thomas Tallis, an influential English composer of sacred music, died in 1585.

Today in Sacred Music History: Hildegard von Bingen, a medieval mystic and composer, founded the monastery of Rupertsberg in 1150, where much of her sacred music was performed.