The prayer at the close of the day, known as Compline, is the last in a continuous cycle of daily prayers and worship known as the Divine Office of the church. The chanted service of prayers as sung by The Minnesota Compline Choir continues the traditions that have been kept by monastic communities around the world for over a thousand years.
The choir is comprised of 18 male voices, selected by audition from a wide variety of congregations and denominations. They meet weekly to prepare for each service, and on other occasions for performances at special holiday services.
In worship, the choir performs all of the liturgy, hymns, anthems, and psalms. The Choir is currently in residence at the Chapel of St. Thomas Aquinas on the campus of St. Thomas Univiersity in St. Paul, MN. Check the Compline web site for their schedule.
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The prayer at the close of the day, known as Compline, is the last in a continuous cycle of daily prayers and worship known as the Divine Office of the church. The chanted service of prayers as sung by The Minnesota Compline Choir continues the traditions that have been kept by monastic communities around the world for over a thousand years.
The choir is comprised of 18 male voices, selected by audition from a wide variety of congregations and denominations. They meet weekly to prepare for each service, and on other occasions for performances at special holiday services.
In worship, the choir performs all of the liturgy, hymns, anthems, and psalms. The Choir is currently in residence at the Chapel of St. Thomas Aquinas on the campus of St. Thomas Univiersity in St. Paul, MN. Check the Compline web site for their schedule.
Prayer at the Close of the Day - May 1, 2016
PRELUDE: In Thy Hand (C. Gennaula)
NIGHT HYMN: This is the Day the Lord Has Made (Trad. Irish)
PSALMODY: Psalm 96
ANTHEM: Balm in Gilead (Traditional)
The Minnesota Compline Choir
Aaron Brown, Director
Debra Thelen, Liturgist
Prayer at the Close of the Day - April 17, 2016
PRELUDE: Regina Cacli (C. Jaspers)
NIGHT HYMN: Heart of Jesus (B. Hurd)
PSALMODY: Psalm 136 (arr. M. Andrews)
ANTHEM: In Thy Hand (C. Gennaula)
The Minnesota Compline Choir
Aaron Brown, Director
Debra Thelen, Liturgist
Prayer at the Close of the Day - April 3, 2016
PRELUDE: Prelude and Fugue in G, BWV 541 (J.S. Bach)
NIGHT HYMN: Jesus Christ Lay in Death' Strong Bands
PSALMODY: Psalm 118 (arr. A. Humble)
ANTHEM: Regina Cacli (C. Jaspers)
The Minnesota Compline Choir
Aaron Brown, Director
Debra Thelen, Liturgist
James Smyth, Organist
Prayer at the Close of the Day - March 20, 2016
PRELUDE: Adoramus Te (F. Roselli)
NIGHT HYMN: O Christ, What Can It Mean For Us (text: Delores Dufner, OSB, music Kingsfold, an English melody)
PSALMODY: Psalm 22
ANTHEM: Lamb of God, Most Holy (Nikolaus Decius, arr F. Melius Christiansen, adapt. Christopher Aspaas)
The Minnesota Compline Choir
Aaron Brown, Director
Debra Thelen, Liturgist
Prayer at the Close of the Day - March 6, 2016
PRELUDE: Adoramus Te (F. Roselli)
NIGHT HYMN: From Deepest Woe I Cry To Thee (Martin Luther)
PSALMODY: Psalm 103
ANTHEM: Jesus Grant Me Hope and Comfort (F.W. Franck)
The Minnesota Compline Choir
Aaron Brown, Director
Debra Thelen, Liturgist
Prayer at the Close of the Day - February 21, 2016
PRELUDE: James Smyth, St Thomas University (arr. K. Funke and A. Brown)
NIGHT HYMN: In God, My Faithful God (setting by C. Schalk)
PSALMODY: Psalm 51 (Michaela Andrews)
ANTHEM: Adoramus Te (F. Roselli)
The Minnesota Compline Choir
Aaron Brown, Director
Debra Thelen, Liturgist
Prayer at the Close of the Day - December 20, 2015
PRELUDE: O Come, O Come (arr. K. Funke and A. Brown)
NIGHT HYMN: Come Now, O Prince of Peace
PSALMODY: Psalm 85 (A. Ruff)
ANTHEM: Come, Thou Long-Expected Jesus (arr. M. Cox)
The Minnesota Compline Choir
Michael Jeffrey, Guest Director
Debra Thelen, Liturgist
Prayer at the Close of the Day - December 06, 2015
PRELUDE: Lift Up Your Heads, You Mighty Gates (Petering)
NIGHT HYMN: Creator of the Stars of Night
PSALMODY: Psalm 72
ANTHEM: O Come, O Come (arr. K. Funke and A. Brown)
The Minnesota Compline Choir
Michael Jeffrey, Guest Director
Debra Thelen, Liturgist
Prayer at the Close of the Day - November 15, 2015
PRELUDE: Te Decet Laus (K. Allen)
NIGHT HYMN: Come, Ye Thankful People, Come
PSALMODY: Psalm 104
ANTHEM: Lift Up Your Heads, You Mighty Gates (Petering)
The Minnesota Compline Choir
Aaron Brown, Director
Debra Thelen, Liturgist
Prayer at the Close of the Day - November 1, 2015
PRELUDE: Improvisation on Sine Nomine (K. Windschitl)
NIGHT HYMN: As Stars Adorn the Night Veiled Sky
PSALMODY: Psalm 24
ANTHEM: Te Decet Laus (K. Allen)
The Minnesota Compline Choir
Aaron Brown, Director
Debra Thelen, Liturgist
Prayer at the Close of the Day - October 18, 2015
PRELUDE: Lord, When Your Glory I Shall See (Eggert/Schalk)
NIGHT HYMN: Dearest Jesus, Draw Thou Near (J. Schop)
PSALMODY: Psalm 42
ANTHEM: Anima Cristi (A. Cherion)
The Minnesota Compline Choir
Aaron Brown, Director
Norita Dittberner-Jax, Liturgist
Prayer at the Close of the Day - May 17, 2015
PRELUDE: Calling My Children (J. Jennings)
NIGHT HYMN: Arise, Your Light Has Come
PSALMODY: Psalm 118
ANTHEM: We Shall Walk Through the Valley in Peace (Appling)
The Minnesota Compline Choir
Aaron Humble, Director
Nortia Dittberner-Jax, Liturgist
Prayer at the Close of the Day - May 3, 2015
PRELUDE: Hallelujah (James Biery)
NIGHT HYMN: Christ is the World's Light
PSALMODY: Psalm 4 (arr. C. Gennaula)
ANTHEM: Calling My Children (J. Jennings)
The Minnesota Compline Choir
Aaron Humble, Director
Christopher Stroh, Guest Organist
Nortia Dittberner-Jax, Liturgist
Prayer at the Close of the Day - April 19, 2015
PRELUDE: Balm in Gilead (Trad. Spritual)
NIGHT HYMN: O Sons and Daughters
PSALMODY: Psalm 118
ANTHEM: Hallelujah (James Biery)
The Minnesota Compline Choir
Aaron Humble, Director
Christopher Stroh, Guest Organist
Nortia Dittberner-Jax, Liturgist
Prayer at the Close of the Day - March 15, 2015
PRELUDE: Ave Verum (T. da Viadana)
NIGHT HYMN: The Glory of These Forty Days
PSALMODY: Psalm 130
ANTHEM: Balm in Gilead (Trad. Spritual)
The Minnesota Compline Choir
Aaron Brown, Guest Director
Nortia Dittberner-Jax, Liturgist
Prayer at the Close of the Day - January 4, 2015
PRELUDE: Evening Shade (Sacred Harp)
NIGHT HYMN: What Star is This
PSALMODY: Psalm 36
ANTHEM: Star in the East (Wm. Walker)
The Minnesota Compline Choir
Aaron Brown, Guest Director
Eva Zorn, Liturgist
Prayer at the Close of the Day - December 7, 2014
PRELUDE: O Come, Ye Servants of the Lord (C. Tye)
NIGHT HYMN: Savior of the Nation Come
PSALMODY: Psalm 42
ANTHEM: O Come, O Come, Emmanuel (arr. Hawryluk)
The Minnesota Compline Choir
Christopher Stroh, Guest Director
Norita Dittberner-Jax, Liturgist
Prayer at the Close of the Day - November 2, 2014
PRELUDE: Bless the Lord, O My Soul (Ivanoff)
NIGHT HYMN:
PSALMODY: Psalm
ANTHEM: O Come, Ye Servants of the Lord (C. Tye)
The Minnesota Compline Choir
Aaron Humble, Director
Norita Dittberner-Jax, Liturgist
Prayer at the Close of the Day - October 19, 2014
PRELUDE: Bless the Lord, O My Soul (Ivanoff)
NIGHT HYMN:
PSALMODY: Psalm
ANTHEM:
The Minnesota Compline Choir
Aaron Humble, Director
Norita Dittberner-Jax, Liturgist
Prayer at the Close of the Day - October 5, 2014
PRELUDE: Thou Knowest Lord (Purcell, arr. C.H.)
NIGHT HYMN: Where Charity and Love Prevail
PSALMODY: Psalm 54
ANTHEM: Bless the Lord, O My Soul (Ivanoff)
The Minnesota Compline Choir
Aaron Humble, Director
Debra Thelen, Liturgist
The prayer at the close of the day, known as Compline, is the last in a continuous cycle of daily prayers and worship known as the Divine Office of the church. The chanted service of prayers as sung by The Minnesota Compline Choir continues the traditions that have been kept by monastic communities around the world for over a thousand years.
The choir is comprised of 18 male voices, selected by audition from a wide variety of congregations and denominations. They meet weekly to prepare for each service, and on other occasions for performances at special holiday services.
In worship, the choir performs all of the liturgy, hymns, anthems, and psalms. The Choir is currently in residence at the Chapel of St. Thomas Aquinas on the campus of St. Thomas Univiersity in St. Paul, MN. Check the Compline web site for their schedule.