All Saints Church
4550 N. Hermitage Ave.
$20 suggested donation
April 13 2026 – Mirror
April 13 – Meditative Mondays: MirrorWe combine the meditation goal of self reflection with two iconic pieces by “mystical minimalist” composer Arvo Pärt. We’ll perform Spiegel Im Spiegel, which means Mirror In Mirror and Fratres. Both works are in Pärt’s “tintinnabular” style consisting of a lyrical melody and spare, “bell-like” accompaniment. Seth Boustead – pianoDavid…
March 16 2026 – Spaciousness
We pair the meditation goal of cultivating inner peace with gorgeously spare music for piano and electronics inspired by Iceland’s serenely beautiful landscape. Music by Anna Þorvaldsdóttir, Ólafur Arnalds, and Jóhann Jóhannsson Seth Boustead – Piano Mamie Amin of Katie Bellamy and Associates
February 9 – 2026 – Flow
We pair the meditation goal of embodied presence, incorporating gentle Qi Gong–inspired movement with music for guitar and flute by Bobby McFerrin and Casey Nielsen. Mamie Amin of Katie Bellamy and Associates – meditation guide
January 12 2026 – remembrance
We pair the meditation goal of remembrance with gorgeous solo cello music inspired by imagery, beauty, and the search for stillness. Monday, January 12 from 6:00 to 7:00 PMAll Saints Episcopal Church4550 N. Hermitage Ave.$20 suggested donation PROGRAMMeditation by Seth BousteadCellogram by James TenneySonata for Solo Cello by Rikuya Terashima (mvmt 1)Preludes by Sofia Gubaidulina…
November 10 2025 – Reflection and remembrance
Meditative Mondays is a unique experience that pairs guided meditation with live performances of contemporary classical masterpieces. Each session centers on a specific meditative goal, with live music carefully chosen to deepen focus and emotional connection. This month we present a new program called Memory Garden featuring luminous new piano works that drift between recollection and…
June 9 2025 – Interlude
John Cage’s Sonatas and Interludes for Prepared Piano was composed between 1946 and 1948 when he was heavily influenced by Indian philosophy. The aim of the music is to express the eight permanent emotions of the rasa Indian tradition. In order to achieve this otherworldly effect, Cage “prepares” the piano by asking the performer…
March 10 – Metamorphosis
March 10 – Metamorphosis We pair the meditation goal of accepting change with a performance of Philip Glass’ most famous piano work: Metamorphosis, made famous in the film The Hours. Guided Meditation by Hannah Grove of Katie Bellamy & Associates Seth Boustead – piano
May 9 2025 – Blue silence
In the dead of winter of 1940, a young composer named Olivier Messiaen wrote a piece of music while imprisoned in a German POW camp that has since become a classic. We’ll pair the meditation goal of healing with a performance of Olivier Messiaen’s numinous cello solo from his landmark work Quartet for the End of Time. We’ll round…
April 7 2025 – Metamorphosis
April 7 – Metamorphosis We pair the meditation goal of accepting change with a performance of Philip Glass’ most famous piano work: Metamorphosis, made famous in the film The Hours. If you missed this program in March then you have one more chance to experience it! Guided Meditation by Hannah Grove of Katie Bellamy & Associates Seth Boustead – piano
February 10 2025 – Finding space
We take a moment to shut off our phones, improve self-awareness and acknowledge our thoughts, feelings and sensations without necessarily reacting to them. We pair the meditation goal of relaxation with Brian Eno’s ambient masterpiece Music for Airports, Eve Beglarian’s transcendent piece Until it Blazes and a new work by Casey Nielsen, all performed on…
January 13 2025 – Mirror
We combine the meditation goal of self reflection with two iconic pieces by “mystical minimalist” composer Arvo Pärt. We’ll perform Spiegel Im Spiegel, which means Mirror In Mirror and Fratres. Both works are in Pärt’s “tintinnabular” style consisting of a lyrical melody and spare, “bell-like” accompaniment. Guided Meditation by Hannah Grove of Katie Bellamy & AssociatesMusic…
June 10 2024 – Heart and Breath
Meditation Goal: Body ScanMusic: Duet for Heart and Breath by Richard Reed Parry We combine a body scan with a performance of a fascinating piece by Arcade Fire multi-instrumentalist and composer Richard Reed Parry in which the musicians are instructed to wear stethoscopes to perform the music along with their own heartbeats. Guided Meditation by…
May 13 2024 – Finding space
Meditation Goal: RelaxationMusic: Until it Blazes by Eve Beglarian, Wuji No. 1 by Casey Nielsen, Ambient Music 1. Music for Airports by Brian Eno We take a moment to shut off our phones, improve self-awareness and acknowledge our thoughts, feelings and sensations without necessarily reacting to them. We pair the meditation goal of relaxation with…
Monday, April 15 2024 – Mindfulness
Meditation goal: Gratitude Music: For Bunita Marcus by Morton Feldman We take a moment to pause, breathe, and reflect on the things we’re thankful for. This mindfulness practice involves intentionally focusing on appreciating the good things in life, whether big or small. We pair this with the immersive, gorgeous piano masterpiece For Bunita Marcus by Morton…