On this episode of Sounds from the Sanctuary, host David Ball is joined by fellow Juilliard Alum Craig Williams. Craig is currently the Organist and Choirmaster at the famed West Point Cadet Chapel, where another of the world’s largest p...

Hymns are one of the most integral parts of Christian worship all around the world, and in today's episode of Sounds from the Sanctuary, host David Ball gives us a brief introduction various aspects of Hymnody before introducing a playlist of h...

Today’s episode features rising star organist Aaron Patterson, who is visiting Orange County giving a concert at our neighboring community Geneva Presbyterian Church in Laguna Woods. Also appearing alongside Aaron is Charlotte Hseih - organist ...

In this episode, Cathedral Organist David Ball takes us through his own personal listening journey exploring the works of composer Maurice Duruflé. Although few works of the composer survive to this day, the ones that are published have all bec...

In this Episode of Sounds from the Sanctuary, meet Dolores Gomez, life-long church musician, singer, pianist, composer, and especially Christ Cathedral’s new Head of Hispanic Music Ministry. Hear some of Dolores compositions, her singing...

Enjoy this exclusive audio from the Organ and Choral Festival in Memory of Dr. Frederick Lewis Swann (1931 – 2022). This portion is part two of a program that was recorded live from Christ Cathedral in Garden Grove, California in January of 202...

Preview the musical selections for the upcoming A CHORAL ADORATION at Christ Cathedral - a solemn evening of sung prayer and reflection that will include Exposition, Adoration, and Benediction of the Blessed Sacrament. As part of the Eucharisti...

Enjoy this exclusive audio from the Organ and Choral Festival in Memory of Dr. Frederick Lewis Swann (1931 – 2022). This was recorded live from Christ Cathedral in Garden Grove, California in January of 2024.

It is tempting to think that the time between Christmas and Lent - the liturgical season called “Ordinary Time” - would be a time of simple music. In fact, this liturgical season is only called “ordinary” in reference to how the Sundays are cou...

To kick off 2024, host David Ball curates a beautiful playlist of music liturgically appropriate for the month of January. The church begins each year with the Solemnity of Mary Mother of God and continues with Epiphany - the celebration of the...

This beautiful performance was recorded live from Christ Cathedral in Garden Grove, California, on December 15, 2023. Feel free to look up the archived video on the Christ Cathedral Facebook page!ChristCathedralMusic.org

Sounds from the Sanctuary enters the most wonderful time of the year with this episode - an invitation to Christmas at the Cathedral 2023! Sing along to your favorite sacred Christmas music, meditate on the Incarnation with a gorgeous Ma...

Changing Seasons – Fall Choral Music   In today’s episode, Cathedral Organist David Ball brings us into his role as Director of many of the Christ Cathedral’s choirs - open to volunteer singers of all ages and e...

Old Music from France   Journey hundreds of years back in this episode of Sounds from the Sanctuary to the Baroque era of France, and listen to the glorious music of that special time period. Our host and Cathed...

Cathedral organ Scholars in Concert   Tune in to hear the next generation of organists as Christ Cathedral’s own Organ Scholars take the stage and perform on the famed Hazel Wright Organ. These young organists, ...

Newport Harbor SummerJoining David in the studio today are the musicians from Newport Harbor Lutheran Church - a wonderful community in Newport Beach with a beautiful acoustic and a pipe organ. This summer, the music dire...

David Ball in Concert   Juilliard-trained organist David Ball serves as Cathedral Organist and Head of Music Ministry at Christ Cathedral in the Diocese of Orange, California (formerly the Crystal Cathedral). Da...

Dr. Emma Whitten in Concert   Emma Whitten is an accomplished organist specializing in early Baroque and contemporary repertoire. She performs across the United States and internationally, captivating audiences ...

May 2023 Recitals Pt. 1   After the especially sacred seasons of Lent and Holy Week, the Year of Hazel celebrations return in May of 2023 with three concerts every other Wednesday in May! These will fea...

Organ Music for Lent  Lent - the weeks in the liturgical calendar leading up to Holy Week, the Triduum, and Easter - is a time of reflection as we prepare to celebrate the Resurrection. All too often, though, this se...

Interfaith Choral Festival & Prayer Service – Part 2 This year, Christ Cathedral continues to celebrate the return of the famed Hazel Wright Organ. Hazel was heard by millions of viewers around the world and certainly by ...

Interfaith Choral Festival & Prayer Service – Part 1 Experience a multitude of singers from all faiths coming together to make beautiful music under the direction of Guest Conductor and Clinician ...

Episode No. 34: Enjoy “Part 2” of our very special Christmas at the Cathedral 2022! 

Episode No. 33: Christmas at the Cathedral 2022 – Pt 1 MERRY CHRISTMAS TO ALL! Enjoy this two-part show featuring...

Episode No. 32: Franck Fest 2022 – 200 Years of Cesar Franck As we have heard in previous episodes, 2022...