Holy Apostles’ Director of Music, David J. Hurd, Jr., Mus.D., was honored at a festival entitled “A Tribute to David Hurd: Composer for All Seasons” held at St. Philip’s Church, Brooklyn, on Sunday, April 10, 2005.  The festival featured RejoicEnsemble at its 20^th anniversary performance as well as choirs and choristers from the Metropolitan Area.  It featured a new work commemorating the Reverend Dr. Martin Luther King, Jr., by Dr. Hurd entitled, “In Honor of Martin.”  The text was based on a poem of Jamie McKenzie entitled, “Standing Tall.”  This tribute received funding from the New York State Council on the Arts, the National Endowment for the Arts, the New York City Department of Cultural Affairs, and the Aaron Copland Fund for Music. 

At this gala event, Dr. Hurd received the Bishop’s Cross from the Rt. Rev. Orris Walker, Bishop of Long Island (which includes Brooklyn).  The “Bishop’s Cross” is the highest honor a bishop of the Episcopal Church can bestow.  The citation accompanying this award is reproduced below. 

David Hurd also received a citation from the Vestry, Clergy, and Congregation of the Church of the Holy Apostles.  It was presented to him by Holy Apostles rector, Father Bill Greenlaw.  That citation is also reproduced below. 

Congratulations, David!