Saturday, June 21 at 5:00 PM
St. Michael and All Angels Episcopal Church, Corona del Mar
Please join us for a Requiem Choral Evensong in loving memory of Dr. Burton Karson, held on Saturday, June 21 at 5:00 pm at St. Michael and All Angels Episcopal Church.
Dr. Karson was a cherished member of the St. Michael’s family and served faithfully as Organist-Choirmaster Emeritus. A lifelong musician, educator, and cultural leader, his influence reached far beyond our parish—through his decades of teaching at California State University, Fullerton, his leadership in founding and directing the Corona del Mar Baroque Music Festival, and his work with institutions such as the Philharmonic Society of Orange County and the Segerstrom Center for the Arts.
A graduate of the University of Southern California, Dr. Karson earned his doctorate in music in 1964 and went on to shape generations of students, musicians, and concertgoers through his scholarship, performances, and pre-concert lectures for ensembles including the Los Angeles Philharmonic and Carmel Bach Festival.
Choral Evensong is a traditional Anglican service of evening prayer, offered through scripture, prayer, and song. Most of the liturgy is sung by the choir, creating a reflective and peaceful atmosphere that invites contemplation and reverence—especially fitting as we honor Burton’s life through the sacred music he loved and shared so generously.
We invite all who knew and admired Burton—students, colleagues, family, and friends—to come together in this service of music and remembrance, giving thanks for the life of a man who inspired so many through his unwavering devotion to beauty, education, and sacred music.
All are welcome. A reception will follow the service.
For more information, please contact the church office at (949) 644-0463 or [email protected]