The list below provides our most current information for all of the Organ Spectacular concerts. Please check back for updates and additional details. All performances are on Sunday, October 19, 2008, unless otherwise noted. To make, add, or update your concert information, contact us at iyo@agohq.org.

Alabama

Birmingham Chapter
First United Methodist Church, 4 pm
518 19th Street, N
Birmingham, AL
Contact: Jamie McLemore
205-655-5233
jamiemcl@centurytel.net

Greater Huntsville Chapter
New organ celebration with David Miller, Suzanne Purtee, and Mark Moorehead.
First Methodist Church, 4 pm
120 Greene Street, SE
Huntsville, AL
Contact: Suzanne Purtee
256-665-4821
suzanne.purtee@gmail.com

Gulf Shores United Methodist Church
Organ Spectacular, with a singer, and several organists and instrumentalists. 7 pm
1900 Gulf Shores Parkway
Gulf Shores, AL
Contact: James Keith Posey
251-968-2349

Montgomery Chapter
Linda C. Gill, Organ, Dr. Dennis Herrick, Trumpet
First United Methodist Church, 5 pm
2416 West Cloverdale Park
Montgomery, AL
Contact: Linda Gill
334-834-8990
lgill@fumcmontgomery.org

Alaska

Anchorage Chapter, October 18, 2008
John Bodinger
Davis Concert Hall, 7 pm
University of Alaska Fairbanks
Fairbanks, AK
Contact: Rod Combellick
907-479-4417
rcombellick@alaska.net

Christ Lutheran Church
Dedication recital by John Bodinger
Christ Lutheran Church, 1 pm
1798 Iniakuk Ave
Fairbanks, AK
Contact: Rod Combellick
907-479-4417
www.clcfairbanks.org
rcombellick@alaska.net

Turnagain United Methodist Church
Donald L. Owens will play selected Organ Works of Dale Wood, J.S. Bach. 11:30 am
3300 W. Northern Lights
Anchorage, AK
Contact: Donald Owens
dlowens@mac.com

Arizona

Central Arizona Chapter
Hymn and Improvisation Festival. Sietze de Vries, Organist
Pinnacle Presbyterian Church, 4 pm
25150 N. Pima Rd.
Scottsdale, AZ
Contact: Dr. Homer Ferguson III
480-205-1857
homer.ferguson@asu.edu
www.cazago.org

Gold Canyon United Methodist Church
Lew Williams, Organist, Organ Stop Pizza, 3:00 pm
6640 S Kings Ranch Rd
Gold Canyon, AZ
Contact: Douglas Benton
480-982-3776
bellmaster@earthlink.com

Gold Canyon United Methodist Church, March 15, 2009
Dr. Frederick Swann. Please bring a free will offering such as a can of food for our Food Bank. 3 pm
6640 S. Kings Ranch Road
Gold Canyon, State: AZ
Douglas J. Benton
Tele: 480-982-3776
bellmaster@earthlink.com

Scott Montgomery (Karen McFarlane Artists), September 28, 2008, 1pm
First Presbyterian Church
161 N. Mesa Drive
Mesa, AZ 85201
Contact: Mark Ramsey 480-964-8606
choirs@cox.net

Southern Arizona Chapter
Celebrate the Organ! Maxine Thevenot & Oboist
Holsclaw Recital Hall, 2:30 pm
School of Music, University of Arizona
Tucson, AZ
Contact: Pat Kaltenberger
520-744-4917
pkalten@comcast.net
www.agosaz.com

Arkansas

Bella Vista First United Methodist Church
Re-dedication of our Casavant organ. Dr. John Obetz, Organ and Dr. Rhonda Mains, Flute. Music of J.S. Bach, Brahms, Franck, Langlais, Gilbert M. Martin, Charles Callahan and Bernard Sanders' "Ornament of Grace." 3 pm
20 Boyce Drive
Bella Vista, AR
Contact: Dr. Lawrence Zehring
479-855-1158
fumcbv@cox-internet.com
www.LeadLearnLove.com
www.fumcbv.com

Bella Vista First United Methodist Church, March 8, 2009
Music for Organ and Brass. John Schaefer, Organ, with the Kansas City Brass Quintet. Music by Gigout, Richard Strauss, Hovhaness and others.
Church Sanctuary, 7:30 pm
20 Boyce Srive
Bella Vista, AR
Contact: Dr. Lawrence Zehring
479-855-1158
fumcbv@cox-internet.com
www.leadlearnlove.org

California

40th Annual Organ Concert Series
All Bach Concert. David Goode, Organist and Eton College kick off the 40th Annual Organ Concert Series and the 75th Annual Los Angeles Bach Festival.
First Congregational Church of Los Angeles, $20 (via website or onsite), 4 pm
540 S. Commonwealth Ave.
Los Angeles, CA
Contact: Curtis Rhodes
213-385-1345
musicadministrator@fccla.org
www.fccla.org

Camarillo United Methodist Church, March 22, 2009
Camarillo United Methodist Church sanctuary, 3:00 p.m.
291 Anacapa Drive
Camarillo, CA
Contact: Lynn Decker-Mahin
805-482-4312
drlynn@cam-umc.org

Central Coast
First United Methodist Church, 4 pm
311 South Broadway
Santa Maria, CA
Contact: Kathy Wilding/Marvin Stilliens
805-929-5685
jfwkjw@aol.com

Covina First Presbyterian
Neil Stipp, Organist, 12:15 pm
310 N. Second Ave.
Covina, CA
Contact: Neil Stipp
626-969-9333
neil_stipp@yahoo.com
www.neilstipp.com

Christ Lutheran Church. Visalia
League of Christian Actors presents Jesus Christ Superstar/Pre-show presentation of the Visalia Fox Wurlitzer Organ by Marguerite Crownover playing Andrew Lloyd Weber in Concert
Visalia, California
Contact: Lim Forgey, Marguerite Crownover
Telephone: 559-732-1851
lim@clcvisalia.com

Creative Arts Series
Raising the Roof. Joan DeVee Dixon, Organist, and instrumentalist. 4:15 to 5:45 pm
Resurrection Parish
303 Stony Point Road
Santa Rosa, CA
Contact: Beth Zucchino
707-824-5611
BethZucchino@aol.com
www.JoanDeVeeDixon.com
www.ConcertArtistCooperative.com
www.CreativeArtsSeries.com

First Congregational Church of Santa Cruz
Vlada Volkova Moran, Ann Thiermann, Colin Witby-Strevens, Bruce Sawhill - Organists, Tanya Rekow (oboe), Brad Hecht (saxophone), and Paul Torontino (flute). 12:30 pm
First Congregational Church
900 High Street
Santa Cruz, CA
Contact: Vlada Volkova-Moran
831-460-1030
vladamuse@sbcglobal.net
www.vladapiano.com

Inland Empire AGO Chapter
William Brakemeyer, Irmengard Jennings, Kenneth Rudolf, Marc Longlois, Kimo Smith, Claudia Caruso, and Fred Swann will perform.
Memorial Chapel, 3pm
Colton Avenue--University Campus
University of Redlands
Redlands, CA
Contact: Frederick Swann
760-318-8244

Lafayette-Orinda Presbyterian Church
Jonathan Dimmock, organ and Xiomara di Maio, percussion, will play works of Pea Hicks, J. S. Bach, Mendelssohn, and Paulus. Young piano students of Xiomara di Maio will perform single pieces on the organ to conclude the program. 2 pm
49 Knox Drive
Lafayette, CA
Contact: Jonathan Dimmock
JEDimmock@comcast.net
www.jonathandimmock.com

Lakeside Presbyterian Church
Rebecca Nelson, organ; Dan Anderson, organ; Barbara Bruxvoort, flute; Tina Digesti, violin; Judith Taussig, harp; Brian Colfer, cello. 10 am Worship.
201 Eucalyptus Drive
San Francisco, CA
Contact: Rebecca Nelson
415-517-9444
nelsonrh@sbcglobal.net
www.lakesidesf.org

Long Beach Chapter
Keenan Boswell, Organist/Poly High School Chamber Orchestra
Andy Osman, Conductor
Covenant Presbyterian Church, 3pm
607 E. 3rd St. (at Atlantic Ave.)
Long Beach, CA
Contact: Peter Bates
Telephone: 562-437-0958 Ext. 30
pbates@covenantlb.org
www.covenantlb.org

Los Angeles Chapter, October 6, 2008
Erik Goldstrom, Haesung Park, and James Taulbee play music of Duruflé, Jongen, Tournemire, and Messiaen (in observance of the centennial of his birth).
St. John's Episcopal Cathedral, 8 pm
514 W. Adams Blvd.
Los Angeles, CA
dean@laago.org
www.laago.org/programs

North Valley Chapter, October 25, 2008
Organ Plus Instruments and Voices. Organists include David Rothe, Richard Emmons, John Zenor, Sandra Wright and Sally Stoner. The CSU, Chico Brass Quartet, Bel Canto Singers, Handbell Choirs and Daun Weiss, Soprano Soloist will play music of Bach, Buxtehude, Handel, Dubois and Campra.
Bidwell Presbyterian Church, 4:30 pm
First and Broadway
Chico, CA
Contact: Dr. David Rothe
530-345-2985 or 530-345-7733
drothe@csuchico.edu

Orange County, CA
The Versatile Organ. Performers include Jung-A Lee, organ; Kevin Weed,
piano; David Washburn, Trumpet; St. Andrew's Brass Choir and choirs from
Newport Harbor and Corona Del Mar High Schools.
St. Andrew's Presbyterian Church, 7:30 pm
600 Saint Andrews Rd
Newport Beach, CA
Contact: Kevin Weed
714-337-9874
PianoWeed@aol.com
members.aol.com/ocago
www.standrewspres.org

Orange County Performing Arts Center
Renée and Henry Segerstrom Concert Hall, Olivier Latry, 2:00 pm, $15 - $75
Bach: Prelude and Fugue in G Major, BWV 541, Franck: Choral No.2 in B minor, Widor: Andante (from Symphonie Gothique), Dupré: Prelude and Fugue in G minor, Toumemire: Choral on "Victimae paschal laudes," Improvisation transcribed by Maurice Duruflé, Messiaen: L'apparition du Christ ressuscité á Marie-Madeleine (from Livre du Saint-Sacrement), Thierry Escaich: Evocation No.2, Olivier Latry: Improvisation
615 Town Center Drive
Costa Mesa, CA
Contact: Aaron Egigian
Telephone: 714-556-2787
www.OCPAC.org

Palomar Chapter
Dr. Allison Luedecke, Organist, her Millennia Consort and the Presidio Brass & Percussion. Selections include: Pictures at an Exhibition by M. P. Mussorgsky; Wine, Women, and Song by Johann Strauss, arranged by Carlsbad award winning composer Dr. Jon Naples; Southern California Premiere of Pinot: A Suite in Three Tastings by J. K. Hirten. Wine & Cheese reception in the Courtyard after the concert. 3 pm
Trinity Episcopal Church
845 Chestnut St. at Ninth Ave.
Escondido, CA.
Contact: Frances Meyers
jack-fran1@cox.net

Palo Alto/Penninsula AGO Chapter
Matthew Burt, Rani Fischer, Ethan Haman, Shannon McEntee, Jill Mueller, T. Paul Rosas, David Sheetz, and Duane Soubirous will play a variety of organ music that our California congregations love.
The First Congregational Church of Palo Alto, 4:00 pm
1985 Louis Rd.
Palo Alto, CA
Contact: Mary F. Johnson
650-592-8685
www.papenago.org

Sacramento California
Scott Nelson, Organist, Beverly Wesner-Hein, Harpist, Jacqueline Masterson, Mezzo-Soprano
All Saints Episcopal Church, 4 pm
2076 Sutterville Road
Sacramento, CA
Contact: Nancy Metzger
nmetzger@rcip.com
www.agohq.org/chapters/sacramento

San Diego Chapter
Ken Cowan, Organist
First United Methodist Church of San Diego, 7 pm
2111 Camino del Rio South
San Diego, CA
Contact: Robert Plimpton
619-297-4366, ext.112
rplimpton@fumcsd.org
www.agosd.org
www.fumcsd.org

San Francisco Chapter
Dr. Janette Fishell, Organist
Grace Episcopal Cathedral, 4 pm
Nob Hill
San Francisco, CA

San Joaquin Valley Chapter
University HS Strings, Fresno Pacific Brass; Laurel Huber, Dave Hull, Gerard Jones, Seth Scott, Tyrell McKenzie, Ed Wagner, Dick Cencibaugh, Organists; Earl Meyers, Vocal; Ed Wagner, Pianist; and selected Junior Pedal Pushers; plus a silent cartoon. $10 adults/$5 students/kids, 4 pm.
Warnors Theater
1400 Fulton
Fresno, CA
Contact: Ruth Andersen
559-439-0123
rthelaina@aol.com

San Jose Chapter
Around the World in 80 Minutes. Melanie Cervi, Patricia Milstead, Lothar Bandermann, Andrew Birling, Valerie Sterk, Joyce Rhodes, John Jarvis, Michael Cala, Mary Ann Gee, and Carolyn Pryor will perform. 2:30 pm
St. Mary's Catholic Church
219 Bean Ave
Los Gatos, CA
Contact: Patricia Milstead
408-253-8630
palm53@earthlink.net
www.agosanjose.org

Sequoia Chapter
James Welch, Organist. This is the first concert in the new concert series, with our new Charles Kegg pipe organ.
Christ Episcopal Church, 7:30 pm, $15
1625 15th Street
Eureka, CA
Contact: Doug Moorehead
707 443-0700
dmhead@sbcglobal.net
www.christchurcheureka.org

St. Margaret's Episcopal Church
John Wright, Nathan Ensign, Curtis Pierce, Mark Thallander, Fred Swann, 7pm
Highway 74 at Haystack
Palm Desert, CA
Contact: John Wright
760-346-2697, Ext. 109

Stanislaus Chapter
Arvin N. Berner, Barbara Vukich, Joan Peck, and others.
St. Francis Anglican Church, 5 pm
950 East Main
Turlock, CA
Contact: Arvin N. Berner
209-988-0434
arvin@bernerfam.com

Ventura County Chapter
Edith Ott, Organist, Ascension Lutheran; Dr. Gary Cobb, Dr. Jane Ganske, Arthur Dobrucki, Sara Edwards, William Otis, Stella Dumlao-Idea, Fiona Altobano. Reuter pipe organ - classics to jazz and the 2 Organ Spectacular pieces. Other instrumentalists: oboe, trumpet, piano, strings, harpsichord.
Ascension Lutheran Church, 3 pm
1600 E. Hillcrest Drive
Thousand Oaks, CA
Contact: Jennifer Zobelein
805-612-6913, cell
jenzobe@verizon.net
www.ascensionlutheran-church.org

Colorado

Colorado Springs
Joseph Galema, Organist, with Denver Brass; Ed Ladouceur, Organist, with cellist Jenny Yopp performing “Morning Light” by Cary John Franklin; and Carol Wilson, Organist, playing "Blithely Breezing Along" by Stephen Paulus.
First United Methodist Church, 7 pm, $10 adult; $5 seniors; children free (to age 12)
420 N. Nevada Ave
Colorado Springs, CO
Contact: Joseph Galema
719-333-7846
joegalema@aol.com
www.agohq.org/chapters/coloradosprings

Denver Area Music Teachers Association, Feb 11, 2009
DAMTA Plays it Organ Style! Learn about those pedals, pipes, MIDI's, and current trends in teaching and performing on the King of Instruments. Presented by organist Frank Perko.
First Plymouth Congregational Church, 10 am
3501 South Colorado Boulevard
Englewood, CO
Contact: Kristin Jordheim
303-728-8354
kristin.jordheim@gmail.com

Risen Savior Lutheran Church
Daniel Romero, Sandy Meske, Marcin Arendt,
Mark R.Cumrine, Becky Arendt, 4:00 p.m
3031 West 144th Avenue
Broomfield, CO
Contact: Mark R. Cumrine
Telephone: 303-438-0166
mcumrine@q.com

Trinity Lutheran Church
Organ Spectacular
Valerie Hess and Naomi Levine
Trinty Lutheran Church, 9:30 to 10 am
2200 Broadway
Boulder, CO
Contact: Valerie Hess
Telephone: 303-442-2300
hess.valerie@gmail.com
www.trinityboulder.org

Connecticut

Central Baptist Church, October 12, 2008
"Music at Central" presents Nathan Laube at the opening concert for the 2008-2009 series, 3 pm.
2 Union Square
Norwich, CT
Contact: David Warfield
860-889-8313
dwarfield@centralbaptistnorwich.com
www.centralbaptistnorwich.com

Central Baptist Church, November 16, 2008
From Bach to Boellmann: "Music at Central" presents Diana Norton-Jackson in recital at the four manual Rodgers Trillium Masterpiece organ.
Central Baptist Church, 3 pm
2 Union Square
Norwich, CT
Contact: David Warfield
860-889-8313
dwarfield@centralbaptistnorwich.com
www.centralbaptistnorwich.com
www.garageband.com/artist/Norton_Jackson

Central Baptist Church, January 4, 2009
Christmas Concert: "Music at Central" presents The Shoreline Ringers with Jane Nolan - Director in an Epiphany Sunday concert of Christmas favorites as arranged for handbells. The Shoreline Ringers rings five+ octaves of Malmark handbells and choir chimes.
Central Baptist Church, 3 pm
2 Union Square
Norwich, CT
Contact: David Warfield
860-889-8313
dwarfield@centralbaptistnorwich.com
www.centralbaptistnorwich.com
www.shorelineringers.org

Central Baptist Church, March 15, 2009
The Pied Piper of the Pipe Organ: "Music at Central" presents CJ Sambach in concert at the four manual Rodgers organ. This concert will be the culmination of a weekend of Organ INformance(r) presentations to school children in the Norwich (New London County) area, 3 pm.
2 Union Square
Norwich, CT
Contact: David Warfield
860-889-8313
dwarfield@centralbaptistnorwich.com
www.centralbaptistnorwich.com
www.cjsambach.net

Central Baptist Church, May 17, 2009
America's Favorite Duo-Organists: "Music at Central" presents Elizabeth and Raymond Chenault in concert at the four manual Rodgers Trillium Masterpiece organ, 4 pm.
2 Union Square
Norwich, CT
Contact: David Warfield
860-889-8313
dwarfield@centralbaptistnorwich.com
www.centralbaptistnorwich.com

Congregational Church, Oct 26, 2008
Halloween Rave, Members will play several extremely scary selections, followd by a costume parade with awards, Pumpkin Carols with words by Charles Schultz, and we'll watch Buster Keaton's "The General" accompanied by live organ music! 5 pm
23 Park Street
New Canaan CT.
Contact: JoAnn Rice
jorice@dacanta.com

Greater Hartford Chapter
Bradley Welch, Organist
Trinity College Chapel, 3 pm
300 Summit Street
Hartford, CT
Contact: Donald Funk
860-231-8197
dfnkjr@comcast.net

Greater Hartford Chapter, October 24, 2008
Pipescreams!
First Church of Christ, 7 pm
2183 Main Street
Glastonbury, CT
Contact: Lori Bourret
860-749-9155
lopobo@cox.net

New London County Chapter
Second Congregational Church, 7pm
45 Broad St.
New London, CT
Contact: Jesse N. Glaude
860-887-0216
jglaude@earthlink.net
www.agohq.org/chapter/?handle=newlondoncounty

New London Chapter, February 23, 2009
From Sea to Shining Sea - celebrating the first 200 years of the organ in the US and colonies through organ music, anecdotes and stunning visuals. Dr. Jeannine Jordan, organist with David Jordan, visuals.
Cadet Chapel, Coast Guard Academy, 8 pm
15 Morgan Avenue
New London, CT
Contact: Jesse Glaude
541-905-0108

Northeastern Connecticut Chapter
Members Recital, 3 pm
St. Thomas Aquinas Church
46 North Eagleville Road
Lecture Recital, 4:30 pm
St. Mark’s Episcopal Church
42 North Eagleville Road
30th Anniversary Celebration Concert 7:00 pm
Storrs Congregational Church
2 North Eagleville Road
Storrs, CT
Contact: Robert Potterton
860-729-7626
rsp3studio@gmail.com

Delaware

Delaware Chapter
Gordon Turk, Organist
Richardson Park Methodist Church, 7 pm
11 N. Maryland Ave
Wilmington, DE
Contact: Ken Warner
302-378-2078
kenwarner@verizon.net

Southern Delaware Chapter
International Year of the Organ Olympics Marathon
St. Peter's Episcopal Church, Noon-6 pm
Lewes, DE
Contact: Jane P. Locke
302-629-8033
keyofjpl@netscape.com
www.sdeago.com

District of Columbia

National Presbyterian Church, October 18, 2008
“The Sights and Sounds of the Pipe Organ” An interactive and engaging workshop for all ages, written and performed by Mary Mozelle. Area piano and organ students, teachers, and organ enthusiasts especially invited. 1 pm
4101 Nebraska Avenue, NW
Washington, D.C.
202-416-8000

Tri-Chapter Event
1) National City Christian Church, October 17, 2008, 7:30 pm
5 Thomas Circle
Washington, DC
www.nationalcitycc.org
2) National Presbyterian Church, October 18, 2008, 1 pm
4101 Nebraska Ave, NW
Washington, DC
www.natpresch.org
3) Basilica of the National Shrine of the Immaculate Conception, October 19, 2008, 6:30 pm
400 Michigan Ave, NE
Washington, DC
www.nationalshrine.com
Contact: Carl Schwartz
ruxtoncar@aol.com

Florida

Apostles Lutheran Church
Inaugural Organ Dedication Recital, James Carmichael, Organist
Apostles Lutheran Church, 4 pm
200 Kingsway Road
Brandon, FL
Contact: Liz Jimenez
813-689-2571
office@apostleslutheran.net
www.ApostlesLutheran.net

Beymer Memorial United Methodist Church
Patty Muller, Kim Reisinger, Keith Rasmussen, 4 pm.
Church Sanctuary
700 N. Lake Howard Dr.
Winter Haven, Fl
Contact: Patty Muller
Tele: 863-294-3186
Tele: 863-293-7834
mullerpatty@ymail.com

Beymer Memorial United Methodist Church, January 25, 2009
Pedals, Pipes, Mother Goose, & Pizza. A humorous narrative drama with the organ bringing Mother goose alive — for kids, but adults are welcome. 9 am.
Church Sanctuary
700 N. Lake Howard Dr.
Winter Haven, Fl
Contact: Patty Muller
Tele: 863-294-3186, 863-293-7834
mullerpatty@ymail.com

Beymer Memorial United Methodist Church, March 1, 8, 15, 22, 29, April 5, 2009
Mini Lenten Recitals, Patty Muller, Kim Reisinger, organists. 10 am (prior to 10:30 worship service)
Church Sanctuary
700 N. Lake Howard Dr.
Winter Haven, Fl
Contact: Patty Muller
Tele: 863-294-3186, 863-293-7834
mullerpatty@ymail.com

Beymer Memorial United Methodist Church, May 17, 2009
The Pipe Organ and Friends with Organ, Handbells, Flute, Voice, Clarinet, & The Clarion Brass Quintet. 4pm
Church Sanctuary
700 N. Lake Howard Dr.
Winter Haven, Fl
Contact: Patty Muller
Tele: 863-294-3186, 863-293-7834
mullerpatty@ymail.com

Central Florida Chapter, September 30, 2008
David Briggs, Organist. David Briggs will also present a free workshop on Organ Improvisation, September 29 at 7:30 pm at the Cathedral Church of St. Luke.
The Cathedral Church of St. Luke, 7:30 pm
130 N. Magnolia Ave.
Orlando, FL
Contact: Diane Maxson
407-849-0680
dmaxson@stlukescathedral.org
www.CFAGO.org

Central Florida Chapter, October 12, 2008
Miss Diane Bish in Concert, 4 pm, $10
First Presbyterian Church
106 E. Church St.
Orlando, FL 32801
Contact: Travis Pilch
t.s.pilch@gmail.com
For other OS events contact Douglas Spike
CFAGO@mac.com
www.CFAGO.org

Central Florida Chapter, October 19th, 2008
1) The Rhythms of Music and Life, 2pm
Mary Queen of the Universe, Orlando
2) John Mason, Organ Scholar, 3pm
Saint Mary of the Angels, Orlando
3) Organ Concert, 3 pm
Cathedral Church of St. Luke, Orlando
4) Organ Studio Recital, 3 pm
Stetson University, DeLand
5) Organ Concert, 3 pm
Morrison United Methodist Church, Leesburg
For Details please visit www.CFAGO.org

Central Florida Chapter (various dates)
1) Olin Jones, Organ Concert, Monday, October 20 – Noon
St. James Episcopal Church, Leesburg
2) Thomas DeWitt, Organist, Tuesday, October 21 – Noon
Morrison United Methodist, Leesburg
3) Harlan Ayres, Organist, Wednesday, October 22 – NoonGloria Dei Lutheran, Leesburg
4) Jeffrey Shaw, Organist, Thursday, October 23 – Noon
Catholic Community of St. Paul, Leesburg
5) Howard Fowler, Organist, Friday, October 24 – Noon
First Presbyterian, Leesburg
For Details please visit www.CFAGO.org

Clearwater Chapter
The Words of Albert Schweitzer & the Music of Bach
A Multi-media Musical Dramatization
Prince of Peace Lutheran Church, 3 pm
455 Missouri Av
Largo, FL
Contact: Donald Rolander
727-585-9969
don@poplargo.org
www.clearwaterago.com
www.poplargo.org

Clearwater Chapter, October 18, 2008
First Presbyterian Church, 4 pm
455 Scotland St.
Dunedin, FL
Contact: Marshall Jones
727-967-3437
mjones755@tampabay.rr.com

Gainesville Chapter
Willis Bodine, Miriam Zach, Benjamin Erlich, Laura Ellis, John T. Lowe, Jr.
First United Methodist Church (first half), 3 pm
419 NE 1st St.
Holy Trinity Episcopal Church (second half)
100 NE 1st St.
Gainesville, Florida
Contact: John T. Lowe, Jr.
352-371-4721
lowe@holytrinitygnv.org
www.agohq.org/chapter/?handle=gainesville

Jacksonville Chapter
Isabelle Demers & Daniel Sullivan, Organists, 6 pm
The Episcopal Church of the Good Shepherd
Park & Stockton Streets
Jacksonville, FL
904-387-5691
www.jaxago.org
www.goodshepherd23.org

Morrison United Methodist Church
Harlan Ayres, Cynthia Curtis, Thomas DeWitt, Howard Fowler, Olin Jones, Jeffrey Shaw, Barbara Townsend, 3:00 pm
1005 West Main Street
Leesburg, FL
Contact: Tom DeWitt
352-787-3786 ext. 231

Ocala Chapter
Christoph Keller
First United Methodist Church, 3:00 PM
1126 East Silver Springs Boulevard
Ocala, Florida
Wayne Earnest, Dean
352-537-0207, ext. 350
wayne@opmh.org
www.fumcocala.org

Ocala Chapter, February 15, 2009
From Sea to Shining Sea - more than an organ concert, more than interesting anecdotes, more than pretty pictures, this is an event celebrating the first two hundred years of the organ in the US. Dr. Jeannine Jordan, organist with David Jordan, visuals.
First United Methodist Church, 3 pm
Ocala, FL
Contact: Wayne Earnest
541-905-0108

Palm Beach County Chapter
Oboist John Weisberg and organists from the Tri-Chapter area including Harold Pysher, Charles Stanley, Jay Brooks, and Mark Jones from the Pink Church. 4 pm
First Presbyterian Church
2331 NE 26th Avenue
Pompano Beach, FL
Contact: Mark Jones
954-941-2308

Pensacola Chapter
Several chapter members will perform for the local community.
First United Methodist Church, 3 pm
6 East Wright Street
Pensacola, FL
Contact: Yelena Banks
850-477-5715
yelenab@bellsouth.net

Prince of Peace Catholic Church
Dr. Franco Gurman and Dwight Thomas, staff musicians of Prince of Peace. 3 pm
702 Valley Forge Blvd.
Sun City Center, FL
Contact: Dwight Thomas
813-634-2328x208
dwight@popcc.org
www.popcc.org

St. Petersburg Chapter
Christ United Methodist Church, 3 pm
467 1st Ave N
St. Petersburg, FL
Contact: Richard Dale
727-397-9990
rdale40987@aol.com
www.stpetersburgago.com

Tampa Chapter
Thomas Trotter in Concert (Karen McFarlane Artists)
Tuesday, October 21, 2008, 7:00 PM
Palma Ceia Presbyterian Church
3501 San Jose
Tampa, Florida
Contact: Sub-Dean Van Howard
813-909-9150
www.AGO-Tampa.org

The Cathedral Church of St. Luke
Performers: Dr. Terry Yount, Dr.Carl Maultsby, Dr. Glen Osborne, Ms. Nancy Brzezinski, piano soloist Dr. Gary Wolfe, Cathedral organist Benjamin Lane, 3 pm.
130 N. Magnolia Ave.
Orlando, FL
Contact: Diane Maxson
407-849-0680
dmaxson@stlukescathedral.org
www.stlukescathedral.org

Georgia

Agnes Scott College, October 26, 2008
Dedicatory Program for our 1840s Chamber Organ with Calvert Johnson, Organist. Participants include violins, cello, oboe, flute, recorder, solo singers, and chamber choir. Repertoire on the program is representative of domestic music making from the 16th to the 19th centuries, from colonial Virginia, England, the Netherlands, Germany, and Bohemia. 3 pm
Luchsinger Lounge
Alston Campus Center
Agnes Scott College
141 E. College Ave.
Decatur, GA

Atlanta Chapter, October 18, 2008
An Interactive Concert for Kids of All Ages with Robin Hensley, organist and John Mander, organ builder.
Peachtree Road United Methodist Church, 10 am
3180 Peachtree Road, NW
Atlanta, GA
Contact: Scott Atchison
404-240-8212
Free ticket download at: www.prumc.org

Augusta Chapter
Jim Nord, Brad Cunningham, and Kathleen Cartledge will perform.
Church of the Good Shepherd, 5 pm
2230 Walton Way
Augusta, GA
Contact: Kathleen Cartledge
706-737-8424
KathleenCartledge@gmail.com
www.agohq.org/chapters/augusta

Atlanta Chapter
Chapter Members and Dr. Gerre Hancock.
Lutheran Church of the Redeemer, 3 pm
731 Peachtree Street, NE
Atlanta, GA
Contact: Jeff Harbin
770-844-5797

First Presbyterian Church, Sunday, September 21, 4pm
Sam De Carlo - First Presbyterian Organist
John Beresford - University of Michigan
206 Willowbend Rd.
Peachtree City, GA
Contact: Sam De Carlo
770-487-7757
concerts@firstpresptc.com
www.firstpresptc.com

Macon Symphony Orchestra, October 18
Macon Symphony Orchestra and Michael McGhee, Organist, featuring Guilmant's Symphony in D Minor for Organ and Orchestra
Wesleyan College, 7:30 pm
4760 Forsyth Rd.
Macon, GA
Contact: Macon Symphony Orchestra
478-301-5300
www.maconsymphony.com

Northeast Georgia Chapter
Ivan Frazier, Letitia Colglazier, Emma Pettyjohn, William Coscarelli with Brandon Craswell (Trumpet), Jolene Davis, John Corina, Anne Brittain, Cynthia Collins, and Adrian Foster. 3 pm
Central Presbyterian Church
380 Alps Road
Athens, GA
Contact: Dr. Ivan Frazier
706-207-7769
ifrazier@uga.edu

Northeast Georgia Chapter
The Versatility of the Organ: Solo, Collaborative and Accompanying. Tom Granum, organ; Bryan Agan, trumpet; Stephanie Henke, oboe; William Coscarelli, trumpet; and the Chancel Choir. 7 pm
First Presbyterian Church
185 E. Hancock Avenue

Athens, GA

Contact: Tom Granum

706-207-6010

tgranum@athensfirstpres.com

Hawaii

Hawaii Chapter, July 20, 2008
Midsummer Night's Organ Concert: Katherine Crosier, Joey Fala, Nyle Hallman, Margaret Lloyd, John McCreary, Jordan McCreary, Young Pak, and John Renke will perform in a benefit concert for the scholarship programs of the Hawaii Chapter AGO.
Central Union Church, 7 pm
1660 South Beretania Street
Honolulu, HI
Contact: Margaret Lloyd
808-375-7320
margaret@lloyd7.com

Idaho

Brigham Young University
Organ Festival
Barrus Concert Hall, 7:30 pm
2nd South at Center Street
Rexburg, ID
Contact: Daniel Kerr
208-496-1288
kerrd@byui.edu

Eastern Idaho Chapter
First Congregational United Church of Christ, 7 pm
309 N. Garfield
Pocatello, ID
Contact: David Parry MD
208-238-7290/233-0801
dparrymd@msn.com

Illinois

Blackhawk Chapter
"Organ Fireworks" with chapter members.
First Congregational Church, 3 pm
2201 Seventh Avenue
Moline, IL
Contact: Steve Steely
309-764-3517
sasteely@prodigy.net

Chicago, Fox Valley, North Shore Chapters
Thomas Murray, Organist
Rockefeller Memorial Chapel, 4 pm, $10/$5
5850 S. Woodlawn Ave
Chicago, IL
Contact: Ronald Vanderwest
312-954-1893
rvanderwest2006@hotmail.com
rockefeller.uchicago.edu/upcomingEvents/
For other events sponsored by the Chicago chapter click here!
www.agochicago.org/Events.htm

East Central Illinois Chapter
Scott Montgomery, Organist
McKinley Presbyterian Church, 4 pm
809 South Fifth Street
Champaign, IL
Contact: Thomas H. Schleis
217-244-6255
tschleis@illinois.edu

North Shore Chapter, February 20, 2009
From Sea to Shining Sea - celebrating and bringing to life the first 200 years of the organ in the US with music, story and visual. Dr. Jeannine Jordan, organist with David Jordan, visuals.
St. John's Lutheran Church, 7:30 pm
Lincolnwood, IL
Contact: Jerry Jelsema
541-905-0108

Peoria Chapter
Dr. Susan Klotzbach, organist and Brian Gehrich, violinist. 3 pm
First Baptist Church of Peoria
411 W. Lake
Peoria, Il
Contact: David Byrkit
309-453-4663
david@byrkit.net

Principia College Concert Series
John R. Near will perform Mendelssohn's Sonata No. 1, Sanders' "Ornament of Grace," and Widor's Symphony No. 5 (complete).
Cox Auditorium, 3 pm
Principia College
Elsah, IL
Contact: John Near
618-374-5007
john.near@principia.edu
www.principia.edu

Southern Illinois University at Carbondale, September 19, 2008
Martin Jean, Organist. Marianne Webb and David Bateman Distinguished Organ Recital Series
Shryock Auditorium, 7:30pm
Contact: Dr. Lynn Trapp
612-789-1384
lynntrapp@comcast.net

Southwest Suburban Chicago Chapter
Member's Recital
St. Paul Lutheran Church, 3 pm
1500 S. Briggs St
Lockport, IL
Contact: George Tarasuk
708-354-8074
gwtarasuk@gmail.com
http://sites.google.com/site/swsuburbanago/home

University of Illinois
Dana Robinson
Assistant Professor of Music
1114 W. Nevada St.
Urbana, Illinois 61820
217-333-0607
dmrobnsn@uiuc.edu

Western Illinois University Chapter
Dr. Anita Eggert Werling
1st Presbyterian Church, 4 pm
400 E. Carroll Street
Macomb, IL 61455
Contact: Anita Werling
309-833-4785 (home)
AE-Werling@wiu.edu
Contact: Linda Andrews
mlmeow@macomb.com

Indiana

Evansville Chapter
Organ Plus
United Methodist Temple
2109 Lincoln Ave
Evansville, IN
Contact: Helen Skuggedal Reed
812-476-0673
hsr@evansville.net
www.evansvilleago.org

Ft. Wayne and St. Joseph Valley Chapters
From Sea to Shining Sea - more than an organ concert, more than interesting stories, more than pretty pictures, the event celebrates the history of the organ in the US. Dr. Jeannine Jordan, organist with David Jordan, visuals.
First United Methodist Church
Warsaw, IN
Contact: Alan Chambers
541-905-0108

Indianapolis Chapter
Edie Johnson, Juan Mesa, Jason Overall, and David Sinden to play works of J.S. Bach and Olivier Messiaen.
Episcopal Church of All Saints, 5 pm
1559 Central Avenue
Indianapolis, IN
Contact: Jason Overall
317-445-5803
music@allsaintsindy.com

Northwest Indiana Chapter
Memorial to Sylvia Tarvin, Organist, David Schoon,
Westminster Presbyterian Church, 3:00 pm
8955 Columbia Avenue
Munster, IN
Contact: David Schoon
219-988-4164
dlschoon@comcast.net
www.agohq.org/chapters/northwestindiana

Southern Indiana Chapter
Dr. Marilyn Keiser, Organist
Trinity United Methodist Church, 7 pm
2796 Charlestown Road
New Albany, IN
Contact: Keith Norrington
502-451-6616
Keith@Millerorgan.com
www.siago.org

Wabash Valley Chapter
David Gibbs, Sara Johnson, Gary Jenkins
Central Presbyterian Church. 3:30 pm
125 North Seventh Street
Terre Haute, IN
Contact Gary L. Jenkins
812-234-3784
gary.jenkins6@verizon.net

Iowa

Central Iowa Chapter
Dr. David Pickering, Organist
Central Presbyterian Church, 4 pm
3829 Grand Avenue
Des Moines, IA
Contact: Kenneth Davis
515-279-3658
kdavis@dmcpc.org

Dubuque Chapter
Geri Goodman, Dr. Charles Barland, Daniel Ellis-oboe, and Miriam White.
St. Columbkille/St. Joseph the Worker, 3:00/3:45 pm
1240 Rush/60 S Algona
Dubuque, IA
Contact: Nancy Woodin
563-580-7185
nancy1dbq@mchsi.com

Grinnell College Organ Department, October 12, 2008
This performance will be the first public performance on our newly restored 1949 Aeolian-Skinner! This will be a joint teacher/student performance to emphasize the multiple roles of this instrument!
Herrick Chapel, 4 pm
7th and Park Streets
Grinnell, IA
Contact: Linda Bryant
641-227-3321

North Iowa Chapter
Organists Sylvia Dieterichs, Glennis Lee, Nancy Farndale, Brian Snell, Mary Jane Crail, Violinist Katie Wolff, Trumpeter Cyndy Johnson, Flautist Camille Lee, and the Una Vocis Chorale singers.
First Christian Church, 3 pm
318 North Adams Avenue
Mason City, IA
Contact: Cyndy Johnson
641-584-2689
cyndyj@wctatel.net

River Valley Chapter
Organ Spectacular, 4 pm.
Coe College
Sinclair Auditorium
Cedar Rapids, IA
Contact: Mark Baumann
319-377-5707
mmbaumann@msn.com

Saint Luke's Episcopal Church, September 28, 2008
Music of Iowa Composers, with Organists, Sue Frambaugh, Linda Bryant, Beverly Duffy, Nancy Stafford, Mark Koskamp, and Ron Flug
St. Luke's Episcopal Church, 4:00 pm
3424 Forest Avenue
Des Moines, IA
Contact: Ron Flug
515-225-6734

University of Iowa
Gregory Hand
Assistant Professor of Organ
University of Iowa School of Music
1006 Voxman Music Building
Iowa City, IA 52242-1795
Tele: 319-335-1630
Fax: 319-335-2637
gregory-hand@uiowa.edu

Waterloo Cedar Falls Chapter
Spook-tacular. Solveig Gregory, Thomas Reed, Kartika Putri, Millie Dieter, and Anne Hoekstra. 4 pm
First Presbyterian Church
505 Franklin St
Waterloo, IA
Contact: Thomas Reed
319-233-6145
thomas@1stpresby.org

Kansas

Manhattan Chapter
Members Recital
All faiths Chapel, 3:00 pm
Kansas State University
Contact: Mary Ann Buhler
maryann@networksplus.net

Topeka Chapter
Organ Spectacular: Felix Hell in Concert
First Presbyterian Church, 3 pm
817 SW Harrison
Topeka, KS
Contact: Norma Pettijohn
785-272-3955
NPett4@aol.com
www.fpctopeka.org

Wichita Chapter, October 21, 2008
Anna Jeter, Carrol Hassman, David Josefiak, Brett Valliant, Catherine Mitchell, Oboe, Wichita State University's Wichita Brass Quintet, and the Friends University "Singing Quakers" directed by Mark Bartel. 7:30 pm
First United Methodist Church
330 N. Broadway
Wichita, KS
Contact: Carole Pracht
316-655-5245
prachtc@newmanu.edu

Kentucky

Lexington Chapter
Our program will include organ soloists, a brass quartet, an oboe soloist and a mass choir from several area churches.
Tates Creek Presbyterian Church, 5 pm
3900 Rapid Run Dr.
Lexington, KY
Contact: Clif Cason
859-255-1074
bigbluefans@alltel.net
www.agolexington.org

Louisiana

Baton Rouge Chapter
Piano Ensembles/Organ & Piano Duets by Members of the Baton Rouge Chapter
and the Baton Rouge Piano Teachers Association
Broadmoor Baptist Church, 7 pm
Goodwood Boulevard
Baton Rouge, LA
Contact: Dan Talbot
225 924-3218
btrdan@cox.net

North Louisiana Chapter
Don Smith, Bill Teague, Holly Watson, Ray Peebles, & Bryan Bierbaum. Organists, Brass Quartet & Oboe.
St. Mark's Episcopal Cathedral, 3 pm
908 Rutherford St.
Shreveport, LA
Contact: Bryan Bierbaum
318-221-5207
bbierbaum@noelumc.org

Maine

1st Congregational Church UCC
Organ Marathon. An informal event; many local organists have been invited to participate. Included so far are Annabeth French, Portia Miles-Smith, Tom Mueller, Alan Wingard, and Emily Wolf. 3 pm
7 Eustis Parkway
Waterville, ME
Contact: Annabeth French
207-872-8976
annabeth@wtvlucc.org
www.wtvlucc.org

1st Congregational Church UCC, July 27, 2008
Organ Dedicatory Recital
Our newly renovated and expanded Berkshire organ will be dedicated in a concert by Willis Bodine, Director of Music and Organist at St. Michael and All Angels Episcopal Church on Sanibel Island, Florida. His program will include works by Bach, Buxtehude, Franck, Hindemith, and an original composition by Mr. Bodine himself. He will also play during the 10:00am service the morning of the 27th, and will give an informal demonstration of the organ the evening before (July 26th) at 6:45pm.
1st Congregational Church UCC, 3 pm
7 Eustis Parkway (Eustis & Main)
Waterville, Maine
Contact: Annabeth French
207-872-8976
Annabeth@wtvlucc.org

Bangor Chapter
Organ Favorites
All Souls Church, 4 pm
10 Broadway
Bangor, ME
Contact: Kay Eames
207-942-7354
kb10bdwy@aol.com

Portland Chapter
Members Recital
St. Alban's Episcopal Church, 4 pm
Shore Road
Cape Elizabeth, ME
Contact: Sally Reynolds
207-767-4317
svreyn@aol.com

Maryland

Baltimore Chapter, November 16, 2008
Kevin M. Clemens, Organist
Church of St. John the Evangelist, 7 pm
689 Ritchie Highway
Severna Park, MD
Contact: Kevin M. Clemens
410-679-2271
kevinclemens@mac.com

Brown Memorial Presbyterian Church, May 17, 2009
Mendelssohn, Elijah, with Frederick Swann, Organist and John Walker, Conductor. 3 pm
Baltimore, MD
Contact: John Walker
jw4700@msn.com

Central Maryland Chapter
Wayne L. Wold, Organist
Evangelical Lutheran Church, 2 pm
33 East Church Street
Frederick, MD
Contact: Wayne L. Wold
301-696-3782
woldw@hood.edu

Cumberland Valley Chapter, October 12, 2008
Organ Classics - Patriotic, Jazz, and TV/Movie Music. Performers include Peter Hommel, Clair Johannsen, Mark King, David Loy, and Ken Stoops.
St. Ann Catholic Church, 4 pm
1525 Oak Hill Avenue
Hagerstown, MD
Contact: Peter Hommel
301-733-0411, ext. 17
phommel@stannchurch.com
www.agohq.org/chapters/cumberlandvalley

Cumberland Valley
Organ Plus. Judith Brown, organ; Mark Gallagher, clarinet; Patricia Kelby, voice; Frostburg State University Brass Quintet.
First Presbyterian Church, 6 pm
11 Washington Street
Cumberland, MD
Contact: Judith Brown
301-724-1407
brojuda49@verizon.net
www.agohq.org/chapters/cumberlandvalley

Milford Mill United Methodist Church
Demo, lecture, recital, and organ crawl with Charlotte Young, Director of Music. 2 pm
915 Milford Mill Road
Pikesville, MD
Contact: Charlotte Young
410-486-5263
n3hgd@arrl.net
www.milfordmillchurch.org

National Presbyterian Church, October 18, 2008
“The Sights and Sounds of the Pipe Organ” An interactive and engaging workshop for all ages, written and performed by Mary Mozelle. Area piano and organ students, teachers, and organ enthusiasts especially invited. 1 pm
4101 Nebraska Avenue, NW
Washington, D.C.
202-416-8000

Performing Arts at St. Mary's
Dedicatory Concert. We will celebrate the rebuilding of St. Mary's organ by the Peragallo Organ Company. Theodore Feldmann will perform Bach's Toccata and Fugue in D minor as well as several pieces by friends and mentors, Larry King, Calvin Hampton, and Charles Callahan.
St. Mary of the Assumption Church, 4 pm
5502 York Road
Baltimore, MD
Contact: Theodore Feldmann
410-435-5900, x12
Mail4MrTed@aol.com

Performing Arts at St. Mary's, March 22, 2009
The Three Organists: Past and present music directors of St. Mary's come together to perform an awe-inspiring array of organ masterworks. Featured in this concert will be Paul Binko, Theodore Feldmann, and Chapman Gonzalez.
St. Mary of the Assumption Church, 4:30 pm
5502 York Road
Baltimore, MD
Contact: Theodore Feldmann
410-435-5900, x 12
Mail4MrTed@aol.com

St. Louis Church
Paul J. Carroll, Director of Music and Organist and HyeJi Hwang, Assistant Organist, will perform. 4 pm
12500 Clarksville Pike
Clarksville, MD
Contact: Paul J. Carroll
410-531-6040
pcarroll@stlouisparish.org
www.stlouisparish.org
www.pauljamescarroll.com

Tiffany Series
John Walker, Organist and Tom Hall, Narrator introducing high school organists Andrew Koch and Janet Yieh with a video produced by the high school students of the church
Brown Memorial Presbyterian Church, 2:00 pm
1316 Park Avenue
Baltimore, MD
Contact: Sharon Holley 410.523.1542
Sharon@browndowntown.org

Towson University, February 5, 2009
15 hour performance of John Cage's ASLSL2 with Diane Luchese. 8:45 am to 11:45.
8000 York Road
Towson, MD
Contact: Diane Luchese
410-704-2823
dluchese@towson.edu

Organ Students of Donald Sutherland and John Walker
Eun Hea Kwon, Sungho Paik, David Kelley, Adam J. Brakel, Nick Bergin, Richard Fitzgerald, Christopher Keenan, Gi-Young Kim and Victor Li will play music of Reger, Bridge, Bach, Paulus, Sanders, Sowerby, Langlais, de Grigny and Messiaen.
Peabody Conservatory, 4:00 pm
1 East Mount Vernon Place
Baltimore, MD
www.peabody.jhu.edu

Massachusetts

Berkshire Chapter
Organic Jazz with Barbara Dennerlein --Solo at the Pipe Organ
First Baptist Church, 4 pm
88 South Street
Pittsfield, MA
$15 Advance for AGO members until 8/15/08; $25 general / $15 students
Tickets are available at the Colonial Theatre Box Office (www.TheColonialTheatre.org);
AGO advance purchase only: Nancy@NancyClemens.net
Contact: Nancy Clemens
413-443-8202
Nancy@NancyClemens.net
www.PittsfieldCityJazz.org
www.BerkshireAGO.org
www.BarbaraDennerlein.com

Boston Chapter, October 17, 2008
Organ Music by Hungarian Composers. Bálint Karosi, Organist.
St. Cecilia's Church, 7:30 pm
18 Belvidere Street
Boston, MA
Contact: Joyce Painter Rice
978-465-1901
joyceorganist@aol.com
www.bostonago.com
www.stceciliaboston.org

Boston Chapter
Leo Abbott, Organist. Organ Dedicatory Recital. The Casavant Frères organ was built in 1936 for Sacred Heart Church, Lawrence, MA, and recently was relocated to St. John the Evangelist, Wellesley Hills. Works of Vierne, Widor, Messiaen, and Stephen Paulus will be performed.
St. John the Evangelist Church, 3 pm
9 Glen Road
Wellesley Hills, MA
Contact: Laurence Carson
617-451-0822
laurence.carson2@verizon.net
www.bostonago.com
www.stjohnwellesley.org

Boston Chapter
"Intro to the Pipe Organ 101" Directors of Music Michael Kleinschmidt and Richard Webster will host a one-hour guide to the organ, geared specifically to non-organists. There will be an explanation of how the organist goes about playing music, a demonstration of the various stops, and a tour inside the gallery instrument to see the blowers, bellows, pipes, and mechanisms.
Trinity Church, 3 pm
Copley Square, 206 Clarendon St
Boston, MA
Contact: Michael Kleinschmidt
617-536-0944
mkleinschmidt@trinitychurchboston.org
www.bostonago.com
www.trinitychurchboston.org

Boston Chapter
Organ Plus - An Autumn Event for the Community. Robert Barney and Lois Toeppner, organists, in solo and ensemble, with Richard Given, trumpet, Colleen Mackary, oboe and the St. John Flute Choir.
St. John Evangelical Lutheran Church, 3 pm
16 Great Road (Rte. 117)
Sudbury, MA
Contact: Lois Toeppner
978-443-8350
music@stjohnsudbury.org
www.stjohnsudbury.org
www.bostonago.com

Cape Cod and the Islands Chapter, April 26, 2009
From Sea to Shining Sea - an event celebrating the first 200 years of the organ in the US through music, word and picture. Dr. Jeannine Jordan, organist with David Jordan, visuals.
West Parish Meeting House, 7 pm
West Barnstable, MA
Contact: Karen Crosby
541-905-0108

Congregational Church of Littleton
Organ Crawl and Demo for Children. Debra LeBrun, plus narrator, Mary Harrington. 2 pm.
330 King St.
Littleton, MA
Contact: Debra LeBrun
978-486-3245
dlebrun@ccol.org

Merrimack Valley Chapter
Organ Music in Latvia with Ingrid Gutberg.
Corpus Christi Roman Catholic Church, 4 pm
35 Essex Street
Lawrence, MA
Contact: Patrick Kabanda
978-749-4132
pkabanda@musikaba.net
www.geocities.com/merrimackago

Second Parish in Hingham
G. Fredrick Guzasky and Mark Slawson perform Bach, Bruhns, Rheinberger, Salvatore, Trabaci, and Utterback.
Second Parish in Hingham, 3 pm
685 Main Street
Hingham, MA
Contact: Mark Slawson
617-835-5189
lmark.slawson@gmail.com
www.secondparish.org
www.fredrickguzasky.com

Southeastern Massachusetts
The Organ's Many Voices. Gerald Dyck, Jim Moore, Natsumi Malloy, Richard Hill, and Dennis Ferguson, organists.
St. Thomas Episcopal Church, 3 pm
111 High Street
Taunton, MA
Contact: Richard Hill
508-238-6081
smhill42ne@earthlink.net

Springfield, Massachusetts Chapter
Robert MacDonald, Organist
Christ Church Cathedral, 7pm
35 Chestnut St.
Springfield, MA
Contact: Peter B. Beardsley
413-732-6437, ext. 3
www.springfieldago.org
jp51beardsley2@the-spa.com

Springfield Chapter, October 5, 2008
John Weaver, Organist
St.Theresa of Lisieux RC Church, 3 pm
9 Parkview Drive
South Hadley, MA
Contact: Fr. Richard Bondi
413-532-3228 ext. 11
www.springfieldago.org

Springfield Chapter, October 11, 2008
Christopher Houlihan, Organist, Cathedral Choir or Boys and Adults, Ladd Pfeifer, Director of Music. 7:30 pm
St. Michael's Cathedral
260 State Street
Springfield, MA
Contact: Ladd Pfeifer
413-452-0845
ljep@diospringfield.org
www.springfieldago.org

Springfield, MA Chapter, October 11, 2008
Festival Choral Vespers. Cathedral Choir of Boys & Adults with Christopher Houlihan, guest organist. 7:30 pm
Cathedral of St. Michael the Archangel
260 State Street
Springfield, MA
Contact: Ladislaw Pfeiffer & M. J. Tash
413-452-0839
worship@diospringfield.org

Springfield, Massachusetts Chapter, October 26, 2008
Organ, Strings & Percussion Concert with members of the UMass Amherst Orchestra.
St. John's Episcopal Church, 4pm
48 Elm Street
Northampton, MA
Contact: Christopher T. Thornley
413-545-1757
ctthornley@verizon.net
www.springfieldago.org

St. John's Episcopal Church
Organ and Harpsichord with Frances Conover Fitch
St. John's Episcopal Church, 4 pm, $10/15
48 Middle St
Gloucester, MA
Contact: Mark Nelson
978-283-1708
st.johns.music@earthlink.net
www.stjohnsgloucester.org

Michigan

Detroit Chapter
Huw Lewis, Organist
First Presbyterian Church of Farmington, 4 pm
26165 Farmington Road
Farmington Hills MI
Contact: Glenn Burdette
248-644-0820
ba1773@wayne.edu
www.detroitago.org

First Presbyterian Church of Ionia
Worldwide Organ Pieces, Ann Slowins, Organist. The Presbyterian Hymnal 1990 is an excellent sourcebook for this mini-concert, containing music from the 15th through the 20th centuries and from many countries worldwide.
125 E. Main
Ionia, MI
Contact: Ann Slowins
517-566-8184

Flint Chapter
Jeremy David Tarrant will perform on October 19. Additionally, on Saturday, September 27, we are hoping to have an organ crawl through 4 churches in downtown Owosso. The audiences would switch locations every hour. Each hour we plan a 1/2 hour presentation regarding the organ and music.
First Congregational Church United Church of Christ, An Organ Spectacular, 7:00 pm
327 N. Washington Street
Owosso, MI
Contact: James Gutting
989-666-5974
attyjamz@mac.com
www.agoflint.org

Flint Institute of Music, Faculty Recital, October 17, 2008
Joy Schroeder, G. Donald Kaye, and others
McArthur Recital Hall, 7:00 p.m.
1025 E. Kearsley St.
Flint, MI
Contact: Joy Schroeder
Telephone: 810-238-1350 x212
www.thefim.com

Grand Rapids Chapter
Members' recital including performances by Jonathan Tuuk, Larry Visser,
Irene Beethe, Helen Hawley and others.
Park Congregational Church, 4:00 pm
10 E. Park Place N.E.
Grand Rapids, MI
Contact: Helen Hawley
616-667-9341
sunflower5936@comcast.net
www.grago.org

Greater Lansing Chapter
Alayna Young, Darlene Greenman Ross, Stephen Lange, Michael Dulac, Barbara Hiranpradist, and William Rowan. 4 pm
St. Mary Cathedral
219 Seymour St.
Lansing, MI
Contact: Michael Dulac
517-694-5144
mike@mdulac-music.com
www.glc-ago.org

Saginaw Valley Chapter
Peace Lutheran Church, 3 pm
3427 Adams Road
Saginaw, MI
Contact: Robert Sabourin
989-631-4996
sabourinrobert@sbcglobal.net

Southwest Michigan
Local organists and Kalamazoo brass quintet with projection screen showing performers. Works by Gigout, Bach, Widor, Paul Halley, AGO composition winners, and congregational hymns accompanied by brass.
St. Augustine's, 4 pm
542 W. Michigan
Kalamazoo, MI
Contact: Kent Hill
269-544-2461
hillparadocs@aol.com

Southwest Michigan
Paul Flyger, Organist
First Congregational Church, SJ, 4 pm
2001 Niles Avenue
Saint Joseph, MI
Contact: Paul Flyger
269-369-7703
pflyger@comcast.net
www.fccstjoseph.org

Minnesota

American Lutheran Church
Arrangements of Welsh Hymn Tunes and Mini-Welsh Hymn Festival. Karen Wojahn, Organist.
American Lutheran Church, 2 pm
906 Prospect Avenue
Windom, MN
Contact: Karen Wojahn
507-831-3161
mkwojahn@swwnet.com
www.alcofwindom.com

Arrowhead Chapter
Kraig Windschitl, Organist
St. Paul's Episcopal Church, 7:30pm
1710 E. Superior St.
Duluth, MN
Contacts: Samuel Black/William Percy
218-728-1272
cooltune7@msn.com

Arrowhead Chapter, September 21, 2008
From Sea to Shining Sea. Jeannine Jordan, organist and her husband, David Jordan media specialist.
Pilgrim Congregational UCC, 3 pm, $15, students $7.
2310 E. Fourth St.
Duluth, MN
Contact: Samuel Black
218-728-1272
sblack@css.edu

Music at Wayzata Community Church, March 1
Allegro Sinfonia Orchestra and Diana Lee Lucker Organist, Handel Organ
Concerto in F, the Cuckoo and the Nightingale.
Wayzata Community Church, 3 pm
125 East Wayzata Blvd.
Wayzata, MN
Contact: Dr. Diana Lee Lucker
952-473-8877x247
www.allegronotes.org

Music at Wayzata, May 8, 2009
Haydn Great Organ Mass and Haydn Organ Concerto in C major, Dr. Diana Lee Lucker, Organist
Wayzata Community Church, 7:30 pm
125 East Wayzata Blvd
Wayzata, MN
Contact: Dr. Diana Lee Lucker
952-473-8877x247

Music at Wayzata, October 10/11
Organ Music of Messiaen
Gail Archer recital Oct. 10 and Master Class on Saturday Oct. 11 at 10:00
a.m.
Wayzata Community Church, 7:30 pm
125 East Wayzata Blvd
Wayzata, MN
Dr. Diana Lee Lucker
952-473-8877x247
dlucker@wayzatacommunitychurch.org
www.wayzatacommunitychurch.org

Prairie Lakes Chapter
Sing the Year 'Round. Philip Holzman, John Jahr, Beci Peterson, and Annette Thompson.
Vinje Lutheran Church, 3 pm
1101 Willmar Avenue SW
Willmarm, MN
Contact: Phil Holzman
320-304-1774
philholzman@gmail.com

St. Olaf Catholic Church
St. Olaf Worship & Sacred Music Series, 7:30 pm
Lynn Trapp, Kathy Borgen, Chris Stroh, Carolyn Diamond, Kim Kasling,
Jackie Holstrom, Lawrence Lawyer
215 South 8th Street
Minneapolis, MN
Contact: Anne Susag
612-767-6214
asusag@saintolaf.org
www.saintolaf.org

Twin Cities Chapter
3 pm PIPEDREAMS’ 25th Anniversary/OS Concert. Joseph Ripka, Jonathan Gregoire, Andrew Hackett, Lily Ardalan, Aaron David Miller, David Cherwien, and Don Livingston, Organists, and PIPEDREAMS host Michael Barone.
Central Lutheran Church
333 S. 12th St.
Minneapolis, MN
7:30PM Lynn Trapp, Lawrence Lawyer, Carolyn Diamond, Christopher Stroh, Kathy Borgen and Kim Kasling, Jackie Holstrom, Organists.
St. Olaf Catholic Church
215 South 8th St.
Minneapolis, MN
Contact: Carolyn Diamond
952-249-9600
carolyn_diamond@mchsi.com
www.tcago.org
www.stolaf.org

Mississippi

Galloway United Methodist Church
Robert Knupp, Organist. 1 pm
South Congress Street
Jackson, MS
Contact: Bob Knupp
601-925-3977
knupp@mc.edu
www.gallowayumc.org

Jackson Chapter
Dr. John Paul, Organist. 4 pm
St. Andrew's Episcopal Cathedral
305 East Capitol Street
Jackson, MS
Contact: Donald Messer
601-982-4880
dmesser@stjamesjackson.org

Missouri

Greater Kansas City Chapter
Refer to our website below for OS events in Kansas City!
Contact: William McCandless
660-747-6078
bmccand@embarqmail.com
www.kcago.com/events.html

Greater Kansas City Chapter
Celebrating the King of Instruments! Adam Peithmann, 2007 Region VI Winner, AGO/Quimby Competition for Young Organists; Jan Kraybill, Principal Organist, Community of Christ International Headquarters; Jan Van Otterloo, Organist, Raymore Christian Church, playing "Blithely Breezing Along" by Stephen Paulus.
Community of Christ International Headquarters, 3 pm
1001 W. Walnut
Independence, MO
Contact: William McCandless
660-747-6078
bmccand@embarqmail.com
www.kcago.com

Missouri United Methodist Church
Organ Music You Won’t Hear in Church, Craig Datz, Organist.
204 S. 9th St.
Columbia, MO
Contact: Craig Datz
573-443-3111
craig.datz@moumc.org
www.moumc.org/music/concertseries.html

St. Joseph Chapter
Zach Bryan, Paul Modlin (7th grade), Jerry L. Anderson, Tom Smith
First Presbyterian Church, 3 pm
Seventh & Jules
St. Joseph, MO
Contact: Tom Smith
816-232-0374
tpsmith@stjoelive.com

St. Joseph Chapter
Jerry Anderson, Thomas P. Smith, and others.
First Presbyterian Church, 3 pm
301 N. 7th St.
St. Joseph, MO
Contact: Thomas P. Smith
816-232-0374
tpsmith@stjoelive.com
www.agostjoe.org

St. Louis Cathedral Concerts
Cathedral Basilica Organists & Friends
The program includes the world premier of Charles Callahan's Divertimento and Ornament of Grace for organ and flute by Bernard Wayne Sanders and Blithely Breezing Along from "Baronian Suite" by Stephen Paulus. Performers include: Dr. John Romeri, Organist & Choirmaster; Karen Romeri, Associate Music Director and Organist; Max Tenney, Assistant Organist; David Ball, Organ Scholar; John Romeri, II, Flute; and Scott Kennebeck, Tenor. Tickets are $10.
Cathedral Basilica of St. Louis, 2:30 pm
4431 Lindell Boulevard
St. Louis, MO
Contact: Scott Kennebeck
314-533-7662
concerts@cathedralstl.org
www.StLCathedralConcerts.org

St. Louis Cathedral Concerts, November 9, 2008
Robert Lehman, Organist
Cathedral Basilica of St. Louis, 2:30 pm
4431 Lindell Boulevard
St. Louis, MO
Contact: Scott Kennebeck
314-533-7662
concerts@cathedralstl.org
www.StLCathedralConcerts.org

St. Louis Cathedral Concerts, January 22, 2009
Dr. Jennifer Pascual, Organist
Cathedral Basilica of St. Louis, 2:30 pm, $10
4431 Lindell Boulevard
St. Louis, MO
Contact: Scott Kennebeck
314-533-7662
concerts@cathedralstl.org

St. Louis Cathedral Concerts, March 22, 2009
Stephen Tharp, Organist
Cathedral Basilica of St. Louis, 2:30 PM
4431 Lindell Boulevard
St. Louis, MO
Contact: Scott Kennebeck
314-533-7662
concerts@cathedralstl.org
www.StLCathedralConcerts.org

Westport Center for the Arts, October 31, 2008
14th Annual Haunted Organ Concert
"Barbarian Barry" Wenger and "Menacing Marian" Thomas
Westport Presbyterian Church, 12:10 p.m.- 1:00 p.m.
201 Westport Road
Kansas City, MO 64111
Contact: Marian Thomas
913-648-4802
mmccaat@kc.rr.com
www.westportcenterforthearts.org

Montana

Cathedral of St. Helena
1) Paul Jacobs, Organist. January 11, 2009 at 4 p.m.
2) Dale Fleck, Organist. February 15, 2009 at 4 p.m.
3) Dale Fleck, Organist, soloists, & choir “Music for Our Lady.” March 15, 2009 at 4 p.m.
4) Sarah Soularue, Organist. Normandy, France. April 26, 2009 at 4 p.m.
530 North Ewing Street
Helena, MT
Contact: Dale Fleck
DFleck@sthelenas.org
www.sthelenas.org

Great Falls Chapter
Carol Fitzpatrick, Lana Furdell, Mary Richards, Karen Reid, Jennifer Lightner, Joan Schmidt, Marjorie Kohler, and Colette Faber (all organists), the Great Falls Young People’s Choir, with Mary Dietz, Director and Dusty Molyneaux, trumpet, will perform.
First Presbyterian Church, 1:30 pm
1315 Central Avenue
Great Falls, MT
Contact: Marjorie Kohler
406-761-5177
marjorie@kohlermusic.com

Missoula Chapter
An audience-friendly concert celebrating the International Year of the Organ, featuring organists from 7 to 70, accompanied by trumpet, flute, and oboe. At 3:45 pm a bagpiper will lead the audience from 1st Presbyterian to Holy Spirit. Once there, our concert will feature AGO members Steven Clark, Nancy Cooper, Joe Munzenrider, Bonnie Olsgaard, Barb Simon, Jeff Stickney, and Alice Williams, as well as Beth Antonopulos, oboe; Debra Shorrock, flute; Jeff Stickney, trumpet; and young organists Keegan Nicholson and Kevin Browder.
1st Presbyterian Church
201 S. 5th Street W
Holy Spirit Episcopal Church
30 S. 6th Street E
Missoula MT
406-243-2080

Missoula Chapter, January 11, 2008
Paul Jacobs, Organist
Cathedral of St. Helena, 4 pm
Helena, MT
Contact: Dale Fleck
406-442-5825, ext.121
dfleck@sthelenas.org
www.sthelenas.org

Nebraska

Lincoln Chapter
Christopher Marks - UN-L, Jeffrey Blersch - Concordia,
Masako Nakamura Bacon - Nebraska Wesleyan
Saint Paul United Methodist Church, 7:30 PM, $10
1144 M Street
Lincoln, NE
James J. Lytton, Dean
402-421-0975
jlytton@att.net
www.agolincoln.org

Lincoln Chapter
Ticket prices for the Organ Spectacular and for all of the International Year of the Organ Programs are $15 for adults and $10 for seniors and students. Subscriptions and additional information are available on our web site.
Contact: Pam Penner, Jim Hejduk
402-797-2100
ppenner@unlalum.nebraska.edu
www.agolincoln.org

Omaha Chapter
Organ Spectacular
Jeff McLelland, Organist
Co-sponsored by the College of Saint Mary Concert Series, the Omaha Chapter
of the American Guild of Organists, and St. Cecilia Cathedral
St. Cecilia Cathedral, 3 pm
701 N 40th St
Omaha, NE
Contact: Marty Wheeler Burnett
402-399-2622
mburnett@csm.edu

Nevada

Southern Nevada Chapter, October 24, 2008
Felix Hell, Organist
Doc Rando Hall - UNLV, 7:30 pm
4505 S. Maryland Parkway
Las Vegas, NV
Contact: Paul Hesselink
702-242-1940
paulshesselink@peoplepc.com
www.members.cox.net/snc-ago

New Hampshire

First Parish Church, October 5, 2008
Pipes on Fire. Cameron Carpenter, Organist
First Parish Church, 6 pm, $15
218 Central Avenue
Dover, NH
Contact: Rick Gremlitz
603-498-1597
rickgremlitz@yahoo.com

New Hampshire Chapter
Joseph Olefirowicz, Organist
First Church, 4pm
1 Concord St.
Nashua NH
Colin Lynch, Organist
St. Paul’s School, 7:30 pm
325 Pleasant St.
Concord NH
Contact: Mark Frazier
603-224-2521
www.nhago.org

Pipes of Portsmouth
All 3 churches are in Portsmouth. There is a reception to follow the South Church concert.
Abbey Hallberg Siegfried and Jennifer MacPherson, Organists
St. John’s Church, 2 pm
101 Chapel St.
Larry Yerdon, Michael Bradley, and Kaitlyn Emerson, Organists
North Church, 3 pm
Market Square
Terrie Harman and Rick Gremlitz, Organists
South Church, 4 pm
292 State St.
Portsmouth NH
Contact: Terrie Harman
603-431-0666

New Jersey

Cathedral Basilica of the Sacred Heart
Cathedral Concert Series.
Eric Plutz, Princeton University Chapel Organist, 4pm, $15 suggested donation.
89 Ridge Street
Newark, NJ
Contact: Kim Mesiti
973-484-2400
mesitiki@rcan.org
www.cathedralbasilica.org

Cathedral Basilica of the Sacred Heart, October 1, 2008
Cathedral Concert Series, Katherine Meloan, 12 pm
89 Ridge Street
Newark, NJ
Contact: Kim Mesiti
973-484-2400
mesitiki@rcan.org
www.cathedralbasilica.org

Cathedral Basilica of the Sacred Heart, October 8, 2008
Cathedral Concert Series, Paul Skevington, 12 pm
89 Ridge Street
Newark, NJ
Contact: Kim Mesiti
973-484-2400
mesitiki@rcan.org
www.cathedralbasilica.org

Cathedral Basilica of the Sacred Heart, October 15, 2008
Cathedral Concert Series, Jonathan Biggers, 12 pm
89 Ridge Street
Newark, NJ
Contact: Kim Mesiti
973-484-2400
mesitiki@rcan.org
www.cathedralbasilica.org

Cathedral Basilica of the Sacred Heart, October 22, 2008
Cathedral Concert Series, Gail Archer, 12 pm
89 Ridge Street
Newark, NJ
Contact: Kim Mesiti
973-484-2400
mesitiki@rcan.org
www.cathedralbasilica.org

Central New Jersey
Organ Favorites. Justin Hartz, Organist
St. Paul's Church, 3 pm
214 Nassau St.
Princeton, NJ
Contact: Mary Giordmaine
609-921-7458
giordmaine@att.net

Central New Jersey Chapter - November 16, 2008
Evensong in honor of St. Cecelia's Day
Justin Hartz, Organist, with the Choir of Christ Church
Christ Church, 4 pm
Riverton, NJ
Contact: Mary Giordmaine
giordmaine@worldnet.att.net

Central New Jersey Chapter, May 16, 2009
Annual Members' Anthem Sing. A presentation of new choral anthems and favorite tried-and-true music by various directors. Luncheon at the church follows.
West Trenton Presbyterian Church, 10 am
490 Grand Ave.
West Trenton, NJ
Contact: Mary Giordmaine
giordmaine@worldnet.att.net

Garden State Theatre Organ Society
Premiere of the Wonder Morton Pipe Organ!
October 3, 2008 - Jelani Eddington, Organist
October, 4, 2008 - Lew Williams, Organist
October, 4, 2008 - Dennis James, Organist, with Silent Film
October, 5, 2008 - Ralph Ringstad, Organist, and Silver Starlite Orchestra
Loew's Jersey Theatre
Journal Square
Jersey City, NJ
Contact: C. Martin
973-256-5480
cmartin@cse.edu
www.gstos.org

Grace Episcopal Church
Jonathan B. Hall, FAGO, Austin pipe organ and William L. Powers, classical saxophone. Reception follows fourth annual fall program at Grace Church
Grace Episcopal Church, 3 pm
128 W. Passaic Ave.
Rutherford, NJ
Contact: Jonathan B. Hall
201-340-4351
jonahall@alumni.indiana.edu

Mason Gross School of the Arts, Rutgers University
Organ Vespers. Graduate and undergraduate organ majors from the Mason Gross School of the Arts, Rutgers University. Studio of Professor Antonius Bittmann and Professor Mark Trautman.
Christ Church, 6 pm
5 Paterson Street
New Brunswick, NJ
Contact: Mark Trautman
732-545-6262
music@christchurchnewbrunswick.org
www.masongross.rutgers.edu
www.christchurchnewbrunswick.org
www.richardsfowkes.com

Metropolitan New Jersey
"From Sea to Shining Sea". Dr. Jeannine Jordan, organist, and David Jordan, media artist, will present music, anecdotes, and images of the first 200 years of the organ in the colonies and the United States.
St. Vincent Martyr Church, 4 pm
26 Green Village Road
Madison, NJ
Contact: Linda Loria
973-377-1027
njlal@optonline.net
www.agohq.org/chapters/metronewjersey

Monmouth Chapter, October 10, 2008
Gabriel Brass V Ensemble and Organist. 8 pm
First Presbyterian
255 Harding Rd.
Red Bank, NJ
Contact: Shirley Norby
snorby@mailstation.com

Monmouth Chapter
Brian Hoffman, Organist
St. George's by the River, 4 pm
Rumson, NJ.
Contact: Shirley Norby
732-528-8191
snorby@mailstation.com

Music At Morristown United Methodist Church, October 18
King of the Keyboards, suggested donation $15 adults/$12 seniors
4:00 pm concert by Ezequiel Menendez, Director of Music at Cathedral of Saint Joseph, Hartford, Connecticut; 5:30-7:30 pm light dinner available for purchase; 7:30 pm concert and hymn sing featuring choirs of Morristown United Methodist Church and Hawthorne Gospel Church, organist Dr. Jeff Billeter from Morristown
50 Park Place (on the Green)
Morristown, NJ
Contact: June Van Thoen
973-538-2132
junevanthoen@morristownumc.com
www.morristownumc.com

Northern New Jersey Chapter
Member Recital with David Macfarlane, Peggy Hsiao, Linda Sweetman-Waters, Janet Montgomery, David Tisbert, organists and Rick Dolan, violin.
First Presbyterian Church of Englewood, 4 pm
150 East Palisade Ave.
Englewood, NJ
Contact: David Macfarlane
201-424-0463
dmacfar@verizon.net
www.northernnjago.org

St. James the Apostle Church
Sunday Music - A Celebration of the Organ, Sacred and Profane with Mark Pacoe, organ, Janet Natale, soprano, Merynda Adams, harp, and Andrew Filippone, trumpet. Works by Eben, Grandjany, Hebble, Bach, Handel, Wammes and Lefebure-Wély. 3 pm.
45 South Springfield Avenue
Springfield, NJ
Contact: Mark Pacoe
201-696-6764
mark.pacoe@gmail.com

Trinity Community Concert Series
Great Hymns of Faith
Sunday, October 19, 2008, at 7:00 p.m.
A sacred concert of hymns and hymn-based anthems led by the Trinity Sanctuary Choir; Ted W. Barr, conductor; F. Anthony Thurman, organ; Gayle Martin Henry, piano; joined by professional instrumentalists from the greater Philadelphia metropolitan area. Commentary and reflections by the Rev. Victoria R. Sirota, Canon Pastor and Vicar of the Congregation, Cathedral Church of St. John Divine (New York City), past national Chaplain of the AGO, and author of Preaching to the Choir: Claiming the Role of Sacred Musician (2006, Church Publishing Inc.).
Co-sponsored by the Southwest Jersey AGO Chapter.
Trinity Presbyterian Church
499 Route 70 East
Cherry Hill, NJ 08034
www.trinpres.org
Contact: Ted W. Barr
856-428-2050, Ext. 117
ted.barr@trinpres.org

New Mexico

Albuquerque Chapter
Chamber Music for Organ and Strings. AGO Members, and members of the Santa Fe Symphony Orchestra. An earlier performance will also be held in Santa Fe at First Presbyterian Church at 3 PM with identical program and performers. Music by Mozart, Dvorak, Haydn, Ibert, Sanders, Frahm, and two hymns.
St. Luke Lutheran Church, 7:30 pm
9100 Menaul Blvd. NE
Albuquerque, NM
Contact: Frederick Frahm
505-620-6522
info@frederickfrahm.com
www.agoabq.org

New York

A Day of Jazz, New York City
Richard Torrence
Middle Collegiate Church
50 East 7th Street at 2nd Avenue
New York, NY 10003
212-477-0666
www.middlechurch.org

Alfred University
AU Chamber Singers, Chorus, Brass Choir, and String Ensemble and the Orpheus Chorale. The program will feature majestic pieces for choir, brass and organ by Gabrieli and Rutter, a Handel organ concerto with organist Laurel Buckwalter, and much more.
First Seventh Day Baptist Church of Alfred, 3 pm
5 Church Street
Alfred, NY
Contact: Laurel Buckwalter
607-587-8090
fbuckwal@alfred.edu

Baisley Elebash Recital Hall & Segal Theater, October 15-17, 2008
Organs in Art/Organs as Art
City University of New York
The Graduate Center
365 Fifth Avenue @ 34th Street
New York, NY 10016-4309
212-817-1992
www.organsociety.org
web.gc.cuny.edu/rcmi/11thConferenceInfo.htm

Binghamton Chapter
Christ Episcopal Church, 4 pm
10 Henry Street
Binghamton, NY
Contact: Laura Nancy Kennedy
607-722-3039

Buffalo Chapter/First Presbyterian Church
Christopher Houlihan, 4pm
This is the largest pipe organ in Niagara County. The Heritage Organ Company is providing pre/post recital Q & A sessions with tours of the pipe chambers.
21 Church Street
Lockport, NY
Contact: Jeffrey Seekins
716-434-5511
www.lockport1stpres.org

Buffalo Chapter
From Sea to Shining Sea - celebrating the first 200 years of the organ in the US with organ music, stories, and visuals. Dr. Jeannine Jordan, organist with David Jordan, visuals.
Kenmore Presbyterian Church, 8 pm
Kenmore, NY
Contact: Diane Green
541-905-0108

Catskill-Hudson Chapter
St. Luke’s Church, 3 pm
William Street
Catskill NY
Contact: Jon Greene
518-943-2914
jgreene12@verizon.net

Central Hudson Valley
Gregory D'Agostino, Organist.
The Reformed Church, 3:30 pm
70 Hooker Avenue
Poughkeepsie, NY
Contact: Gregory Citarella
845-297-7693
citarg@us.ibm.com
www.chvago.org
www.poughkeepsiereformedchurch.org

Central New York Chapter
Chelsea Chen, Organist
Grace Church, 4 pm
6 Elizabeth Street
Utica, NY
Contact: Bruce Smith
315-733-7575
bsmith@gracechurchutica.org

Chemung Valley Chapter
Elizabeth Briggs, Nancy Radloff, David Peckham, Cathy Peckham, Anita Pawlak, and Julia Parker will perform. 4 pm
First United Methodist Church
1034 W. Broad Street
Horseheads, NY
Contact: Elizabeth Briggs
607-377-5363
elizabethbrig@aol.com
www.agohq.org/chapters/chemungvalley

Eastern New York Chapter, October 17, 18 and 19, 2008
Organ Spectacular at the downtown churches in Albany.
Jeanine Jordan, Friday 10/17
Westminster Presbyterian, Albany NY
Pedals Pipes and Pizza, October 18
Zion Lutheran, Schenectady NY
Nancy Frank, October 19 1:30 pm
First Presbyterian, Albany NY
Al and Sue Fedak 2:10 pm
Westminster Presbyterian, Albany NY
Neil Keen and Mary Bon, 2:50 pm
St Peter's Episcopal, Albany NY
Woodrow Bynum and the Cathedral Choir of Men and Boys, 3:30 pm
Cathedral of All Saints
Contact: Charles Jones
518-339-6297
cjonesnj@earthlink.net

Eastern New York Chapter
From Sea to Shining Sea - celebrating the first 200 years of the organ in the US with music, story and picture. Dr. Jeannine Jordan, organist with David Jordan, visuals.
Westminster Presbyterian Church, 7 pm
Albany, NY
Contact: Barbara Adler
541-905-0108

First Presbyterian Church Lockport NY, Sunday at 4PM
Christopher Houlihan
This is the largest pipe organ in Niagara County. The Heritage Organ Company
is providing pre/post recital Q & A sessions with tours of the pipe chambers.
21 Church Street
Lockport, NY
Free admission
716-434-5511
http://www.lockport1stpres.org

First Presbyterian of Potsdam, November 15, 2008
Sondra Proctor, Organist. Works by J.S. Bach and Leon Boellmann in a memorial concert for Sarah Skyrm, 7 pm.
42 Elm Street
Potsdam NY 13676
Contact: Laura Toland
315-265-9434
agoupnorth@hotmail.com

First Presbyterian of Potsdam
Hymnathon - playing through the entire hymnal, Laura Toland, Organist. Midnight.
42 Elm St.
Potsdam, NY
Contact: Laura Toland
315-265-9434

Friends of Music Concert Series
Basically Bach Concert and celebration of F. Anthony Thurman's 15 years of music ministry at the Irvington Presbyterian Church. Sunday, May 17, at 4 pm.
Irvington Presbyterian Church
25 North Broadway
Irvington-on-Hudson, NY
Contact: F. Anthony Thurman
914-591-8124
ipcmusic@aol.com
www.irvingtonpresbychurch.org

Irvington Presbyterian Church, November 23, 2008
Organ Music of the Victorian Era. Guido Graumann, Organist, Bonn, Germany. 4 pm
25 North Broadway
Irvington-on-Hudson, NY
Contact: F. Anthony Thurman
914-591-8124
ipcmusic@aol.com
www.irvingtonpresbychurch.org
www.orgelbau-klais.com

Nassau Chapter
Ken Sybesma, Henry DeVries, Bill Schmitt, David Schmidt, AND Scott Hoefling, clarinet. 3 PM
St. John's Lutheran Church
1 Van Roo Ave.
Merrick, NY
Contact: Henry DeVries
516-935-0290
hdevries11801@yahoo.com

New York City Chapter
Frank Crosio, Brian Harlow, Christopher Jennings, Nancianne Parrella, Robert Ridgell, Anthony Rispo, and McNeil Robinson will perform
Church of the Heavenly Rest, 7:30 pm
2 East 90th Street (at Fifth Avenue)
New York, NY
Contact: Paul Murray
212.753.3401 x14
PJMurray@churchholyfamily.org
www.nycago.org

Queens Chapter
International Organ Music. Steve Frank, Jane Lawson, Gerald Anders, Tom Sexton, Katherine Meloan, John Buckel, Kenneth Lord, Ivan Guevara, and Juan Valencia featuring choirs, cello and ballet.
Community Church of Douglaston, 6 pm
39-50 Douglaston Parkway
Douglaston, NY
dean@QueensNYago.org

Rochester Chapter
EROI Festival: Introducing Rochester's Newest Organs!
1) Sung Eucharist and Organ Dedication of the Craighead-Saunders Organ, featuring Christ Church Choirs and Eastman Organ Department Faculty (David Higgs, Hans Davidsson and William Porter); including the world premiere of a new work by Stephen Kennedy.
Christ Church Episcopal Church, 11am
141 East Avenue
Rochester, NY
2) Craig Cramer. Introduction to the Paul Fritts & Company Organ, Opus 26 by Paul Fritts
Sacred Heart Cathedral 2pm- 3.45pm
296 Flower City Park
Rochester, NY
3) Matthew Dirst and instrumental ensemble. Introduction to the organ by George Taylor and John Boody.
First Presbyterian Church, 4.15pm - 6pm
21 Church Street
Pittsford, NY
Contact: Annie Laver
anne.laver@rochester.edu
www.esm.rochester.edu/EROI/festival-2008.php#sunday

Rochester Chapter, October 16, 2008
EROI Festival: The Craighead-Saunders Organ Inaugural Concert. David Higgs, William Porter, Hans Davidsson, Harald Vogel, Paul O’Dette and Boston Early Music Festival Chamber Players, Stephen Kennedy and the Christ Church Schola Cantorum and the Rochester City Ballet.
Christ Church Episcopal Church, 7.30pm $15
141 East Avenue
Rochester, NY
Contact: Annie Laver
anne.laver@rochester.edu
www.esm.rochester.edu/EROI/festival-2008.php

Rochester Chapter, October 17, 2008
EROI Festival: Recital of Bach’s Vocal and Instrumental Music. The Christ Church Schola Cantorum. Stephen Kennedy, director, with members of the Boston Early Music Festival Chamber Players under the direction of Paul O’Dette.
Christ Church Episcopal Church, 6.30 AND 9.30pm $30
141 East Avenue
Rochester, NY
Contact: Annie Laver
anne.laver@rochester.edu
www.esm.rochester.edu/EROI/festival-2008.php

Rochester Chapter, October 18, 2008
EROI Festival with Harald Vogel.
Christ Church Episcopal Church, 8.30pm $15
141 East Avenue
Rochester, NY
Contact: Annie Laver
anne.laver@rochester.edu
www.esm.rochester.edu/EROI/festival-2008.php

Rochester Chapter, October 20, 2008
EROI Festival: Concluding Recital. Ludger Lohmann and Jacques van Oortmerssen.
Christ Church Episcopal Church, 8.30 pm, $15
141 East Avenue
Rochester, NY
Contact: Annie Laver
anne.laver@rochester.edu
www.esm.rochester.edu/EROI/festival-2008.php

Rochester Theater Organ Society
Jelani Eddington
Auditorium Theatre, 2:30 pm, $15
885 East Main St.
Rochester, NY
Contact: Kevin Scott
585-235-5688
kscott@eznet.net
organman.home.isp-direct.com/rtos/rtosidx.html
www.theatreorgans.com/rochestr/

St. Bartholomew's Church, March 11, 2009
The Best of Organ Fireworks. Christopher Herrick returns to the magnificent pipe organ of St. Bartholomew's Church celebrating the 25th anniversary of the organ Fireworks recording series. Music of Bach, Buxtehude, Franck, Reubke, and featuring a performance of Iain Farrington's delightful "Animal Parade." $25/$15 ($10 Students/Seniors) 7:30pm.
Park Avenue at 51st Street
New York, NY
Contact: Roz Dimon
212-378-0239
www.stbarts.org/greatmusic.asp

St. Lawrence River Chapter, September 12, 2008
Sondra Goldsmith Proctor, Organist
September 12 - Franck and Bach, October 3 - Music of Rosh Hashanah and Yom Kippur, November 14 - Thanksgiving and Joy!, December 12 - Noel!, February 27 - Celebrating Spirituals and African-American Composers, March 27 - Celebrating the International Year of the Organ: Featuring Music composed around the world, April 10 - Music for Good Friday.
Gunnison Memorial Chapel, 12:15-12:45
St. Lawrence University
Canton, NY
Contact: Julia R. Pomainville
315-229-5184
jpomainville@stlawu.edu

St. Lawrence River Chapter, October 18, 2008
Members' recital with Nelly Case, Ralph Hastings, Laura Toland, Becky MacKellar, Ellen Emery and scholarship winners Rebecca Kraft, Ben Stone, and Rachel Hartman. 5 pm
Canton United Methodist
41 Court St.
Canton, NY
Contact: Lansing Laraway
315-386-8353

Suffolk Chapter
Dr. Carol Weitner will perform "Ornament of Grace," and other chapter
members will perform a varied program.
St. James Church, 7:30 pm
429 Route 25A
Setauket, NY
Contact: Claire Klein
631-547-1969
kleins4@optonline.net
www.suffolkago.org

Sunrise Chapter
Year of the Organ Concert. Selections for trumpet and organ by De Lully, Mascagni and Bozza. Bach's trio Sonata in E flat Major, selections from 5 Lyric Pieces by Dello Joio, Ornament of Grace (Sanders), Organ concerto in F major By Handel. The Thunderstorm by Thomas Ryder and Rex: The King of Instruments by Daniel Burton. Thomas White, Thomas Bohlert, Daniel Koontz, David Cummings, Colin van Tuyl, String Ensemble, and R. Schneider (Narrator) will perform.
First Presbyterian Church, 4 pm
120 Main Street
East Hampton, NY
Contact: Thomas White
631-680-1111
thbohlertfirstpres@hotmail.com

Syracuse Chapter
"Organ Spectacular" 2 pm
St. Paul's Episcopal Cathedral,
310 Montgomery Street
Syracuse, NY.
Contact: Allison Evans Henry
315-695-6677
tom_henry@peoplepc.com

The Church of the Holy Trinity (Episcopal), October 14, 2008
Concert Organist Bruce Neswick performing music by Vierne, Bach, Messiaen, Hancock and an Improvisation on themes submitted by Dr. Gerre Hancock, 8 pm.
316 East 88th Street
New York, NY
Contact: Dr. Stephen Hamilton
212-289-4100 ext 210
shamilton@holytrinity-nyc.org
www.holytrinity-nyc.org

Three Organists Spectacular, New City
Kathryn Jones, Joseph Nigro, Thomas Zachacz
St. Augustine Church, 7 pm
140 Maple Avenue
New City, New York
914-318-3268
Joe Nigro
www.StAugNewCity.org

Westchester Chapter
Concert will consist of selections by Bach, Pachelbel, Mozart, Franck, Widor and Weaver, composed for organ and other instruments, and performed by members of the Westchester Chapter and invited artists.
West Center Congregational Church, 4 pm
101 Pondfield Road West
Bronxville, NY
Contact: John Cecconi
914 941-5563
dean@agowestchester.org
www.agowestchester.org

North Carolina

Cape Fear Chapter
Haymount United Methodist Church, 3 pm
1700 Fort Bragg Road
Fayetteville, NC
Contact: Mark Gourley
910-483-0121
MarkGourley@FirstPrez.com

Carolina Theatre & Piedmont Theatre Organ Society, October 28, 2008
Silent Film - Phantom of the Opera with Larry Keesler, Organist. Ticket Prices are $7 Adults, $5 Students/Seniors and $4 Children (12&under), 7pm
310 South Greene Street
Greensboro, NC
Contact: Buddy Boyd
410-243-0878
tarfun@comcast.net
piedmont-theatre-organ-soc.org/Events.htm

Charlotte Chapter
Organ Music of Olivier Messiaen, Charles Tompkins, Organist
Covenant Presbyterian Church, 4 pm
1000 E. Morehead Street
Charlotte, NC
704-759-3479
Contact: Gay Pappin
gpappin@carolina.rr.com
www.charlotteago.org

Davidson United Methodist Church
Katie Ann McCarty, Organist. The program will include A Sweet for Mother Goose by George Akerley, In Mystery and Wonder by Dan Locklair, Blithely Breezing By by Stephen Paulus, and Toccata and Fugue in D Minor by J.S. Bach. 4pm
233 Main St.
Davidson, NC
Contact: Katie Ann McCarty
704-892-8277, ext. 238
www.Davidsonumc.org

Elon Community Church
Organ Spectacular: The Role of the Organ in Worship. Mark A. Rumley, organist, Bonnie Bach, harpist, The Elon Community Church Handbell Trio, the Chancel Choir, and Elon University student soloists/choir members will highlight the role of the pipe organ in worship during our traditional worship service.
Church Sanctuary, 10:30 am
271 North Williamson Avenue
Elon, NC
Contact: Mark Rumley
336-584-0391
mark.rumley@yadkin.k12.nc.us
www.eloncommunitychurch.org

Greater Greensboro Chapter
THE KING OF INSTRUMENTS:
A Spectacular, Moveable Concert - Three Organs ... Three Churches ... Three Organists"
This is a progressive organ concert, each program of about 30 minutes duration.
2:00 at the Episcopal Church of the Holy Comforter, 320 E. Davis St. Laurie Ryan, AAGO, organist Dobson, 1985
3:00 at First Presbyterian Church, 508 W. Davis St., Patrick Murphy, organist Schantz, 1967, 2007;
4:00 at Front Street United Methodist Church, 136. S. Fisher St. David Ratchford, organist Harrison, 2002.
Burlington, NC
Contact: Laurie Ryan, AAGO
336-227-4251
ljryan@bellsouth.net

Greater Greensboro Chapter
James Jones, Patrick Parker, Jonathan Poe, Jason Wright, John Alexander, Bill Allred, Susan Bates, Alice Ann Johnson, and Andre Lash. 4 pm
Grace UMC
438 W. Friendly Avenue
Greensboro, NC
Contact: Andre Lash
336-299-1571
alash@christgreensboro.org
www.GGAGO.org

Central North Carolina Chapter
Members' recital
Highland United Methodist Church, 4 pm
1901 Ridge Road
Raleigh, NC
Contact: Thomas J. Fielding
tjf47401@hotmail.com

Northeastern North Carolina Chapter
Organ Spectacular Plus! Organists Rachel Gragson, Nina Gregory, Brian Sapp,Rodney Trueblood. Flutist Caroline Wright (Ornaments of Grace), Violinist Roberta Hunsberger. Trumpeter Douglas Jackson, the choir of Evangelical Methodist Church, pianist Mary Hellman. Music for organ and piano, organ duet, organ solo, organ and violin, organ and flute, organ and choir.
Evangelical Methodist Church, 3 pm
Okisko Road
Elizabeth City, NC
Contact: Rachel Gragson
252-335-1849
wrgragson@embarqmail.com

St. Paul's Episcopal Church
Hymn Sing, organ demonstration, Jim Haynie, Organist.
St. Paul's Episcopal Church, 4:30 pm
110 West Main St.
Clinton, NC
Contact: Jim Haynie
jim_haynie@ncsu.edu

Wilmington Chapter
Member Recital
St. Paul's Episcopal Church, 4 pm
16 North 16th St.
Wilmington, NC
Contact: Sara Bryant
910-392-0517
boneman3@earthlink.net

Winston-Salem Chapter
Erica Johnson, Susan Foster, Ray Ebert, John Cummins, William Osborne, and Donald Armitage, Organists.
Augsburg Lutheran Church, 3 pm
845 West Fifth Street
Winston-Salem, NC
Contact: Donald Armitage
336-722-8144
armitadl2@yahoo.com
www.augsburglutheran-ws.org

Western North Carolina Chapter
10 Year Anniversary of the installation of our Casavant organ. Alan Morrison, Organist. 7 pm
First United Methodist Church
566 South Haywood St.
Waynesville, NC
Contact: Steve McClure
828-452-2598
4seasons1@charter.net

North Dakota

Minot Chapter
Organ Spectacular- Pipes with Power! 6 Minot organists, brass ensemble, oboist, choral ensemble. In addition to the 2 Organ Spectacular pieces, our progam includes "Phantom of the Opera" and Bach's Toccata and Fugue in d minor, BWV 565.
First Lutheran Church, 4 pm, $5 adults, $3 students
120 5th Ave. NW
Minot, ND
Contact: Kari Files
701-852-1655
karifiles@srt.com

Red River Valley Chapter
Pipe Spectacular - Organ Plus Concert. Local music talents will be showcased featuring the new Schantz organ at First Presbyterian Church!
First Presbyterian Church, 4 pm
650 2 Ave N
Fargo, ND
Contact: Sally Harmon
701-232-6711

Red River Valley Chapter
Soli Deo Gloria. The program includes organ with brass, organ-piano duets, Community Choir with organ, handbells and organ, festival hymn arrangements with congregation, solo organ performances of commissioned works, vocal solo accompanied by organ and more!
First Presbyterian Church, 4 pm
601 2nd Ave. North
Fargo, ND
Contact: Sally Harmon
701-232-6711
songsally@aol.com

Ohio

Akron Chapter
Jane Parker-Smith, Organist
Holy Trinity Lutheran Church, 7:30 pm
50 North Prospect Street
Akron, OH
Contact: Barbara MacGregor
330-376-5154
trinitymusic@neo.rr.com
www.agohq.org/chapter/?handle=akron
www.trinity.lutheran-church.org

Alliance, Ohio
2 pm - First Christian Church
Alliance, OH
4pm - First Emmanuel UCC
Alliance, OH
Contact: Kevin Kutz
330-492-3119 ext. 15

Canton Chapter
3 pm - David Kienzle at Christ Presbyterian Church
530 Tuscarawas St. West
Canton, OH
4pm - Fred Bahr at Church of The Saviour
120 Cleveland Ave. SW
Canton, OH
5pm - Mark Thewes at Westbrook Park United Methodist Church
2521 - 12th St. NW
Canton, OH
6pm - David Carnell at Trinity United Church of Christ
3909 Blackburn Road
Canton, OH7pm - Kevin Kutz and guest Bobby Sullivan at St. Michael The Archangel
Catholic Church
3430 St. Michael Drive NW
Canton, OH
7pm - W. Robert Morrison at Westminster Community Church
171 Aultman Avenue NW
Canton, OH

Canton Chapter
Peter Richard Conte in Concert. Music of Bernstein, Guilmant, Corelli, Franck, Sowerby, Bach, Elmore, and Elgar. 8 pm
Christ Presbyterian Church
530 West Tuscarawas Street
Canton, OH
Contact: Kevin F. Kutz
Tele: 330-492-3119, ext. 15

Central Trinity United Methodist Church
12th Annual Organ Recital with James McLaughlin and Friends, 3 pm
62 South Seventh Street
Zanesville, OH
Contact: James L. McLaughlin
740-452-3241
centraltrinity@sbcglobal.net
www.centraltrinityumc.com

Cincinnati Chapter
Charles Hogan, Organist
St. Boniface R.C. Church, 4 pm
1750 Chase Avenue
Cincinnati, OH
Contact: Don Auberger
513-744-3306
donii@aol.com

Cleveland Chapter
Getting to know the Organ. 2 pm Demonstrations of St. Paul's Three Pipe Organs; From 2:45 to 4:45 pm Linda Gardner, Karel Paukert, Nicole Keller and others will perform; also between 2:45 to 4:45 pm there will be organ videos and discussions with organ builders; 5 pm Evensong by St. Paul's Choir and musicians.
St. Paul's Episcopal Church, 2 pm
2747 Fairmount Blvd
Cleveland Heights, OH
Contact: Bob Day
216-295-2235
jickbob@aol.com
www.agocleveland.org
www.stpauls-church.org

Cleveland Chapter
Organ Crawl and Demonstration with Jonathan Moyer.
The Church of the Covenant, 12 noon.
11205 Euclid Avenue
Cleveland, OH
Contact: Jonathan Moyer
443-804-3167
jonathanwmoyer@gmail.com

Columbus Chapter, October 17, 2008
Olivier Latry
St. Joseph Cathedral, 7:30
212 E. Broad St.
Columbus, OH
Contact: Paul Thornock
614-241-2526
pthornock@columbus.rr.com

Columbus Chapter, October 18, 2008
Jane Parker-Smith
Broad Street Presbyterian Church, 7:30
760 E. Broad St.
Columbus, OH
Contact: James Hildreth
614-221-6552
jhildreth58@worldnet.att.net

Columbus Chapter, October 19, 2008
Thomas Trotter
First Congregational Church, 4 pm
444 E. Broad St.
Columbus, OH
Contact: Marti Rideout
614-487-9970
martirideout@sbcglobal.net

Columbus Chapter
From Sea to Shining Sea - an event celebrating the first 200 years of the organ in the US with music, story, and visual. Dr. Jeannine Jordan, organist with David Jordan, visuals.
Northwest Christian Church, 7 pm
Columbus, OH
Contact: Laura Silva
541-905-0108

Columbus Ohio
Organ Duets & Other Delights! A Celebration of the International Year of the Organ featuring 2 local organs and 2 local organists: Julia R. Parker & Lucas R. Weiss
Saint Edward the Confessor Catholic Church, 2:30 pm
785 Newark-Granville Road
Granville, OH
Gethsemane Lutheran Church, 6:30 pm
35 E. Stanton Avenue
Columbus, OH
Contact: Lucas R. Weiss or Julia Parker
614-885-4319 (L. Weiss)
lweiss@gethsemane.org
jparker@pcj.edu

Dayton Chapter
Organ Crawl - 3 Churches
The organ as solo and accompanying instrument, 3:30 pm.
AGO and Musicians Club co-members Tawnie Johnson and Phyllis Warner are chairing this event which includes guest organists and members of the Musicians Club in vocal and instrumental solo and ensemble performances. The program at each church will conclude with the audience singing a hymn. The three churches are:
St. John's United Church of Christ, 130 S. Walnut
First United Church of Christ, 120 S. Market
First United Methodist Church, 110 W. Franklin in Troy, OH.
Contact: Phyllis Warner
937-667-1249
warnerp@cds.com

Hiram Christian Church
Organ Open House. Our Holtkamp organ chambers will be open for anyone who wants to peek at the inner workings. Ann Patella, will play some of her favorites, and anyone wishing to play the organ will have an opportunity to do so.
Hiram Christian Church, 1-5 pm
6868 Wakefield Rd
Hiram, OH
Contact: Ann Patella
330-569-7953
Ann.Patella@gmail.com
www.hiramcc.org

Lima Chapter
Chapter Recital
St Paul UCC, 4 pm
New Bremen, OH
Contact: Charlotte Apfelbeck
419-221-2339

Massillon, Ohio
2pm - Dr. Thomas Kolar at St. Mary Catholic Church
726 1st Street NE
Massillon, OH
3pm - Loren Veigel at St. Paul's Lutheran Church
127 Cherry Road NE
Massillon, OH
4pm - Janet Guetle at First United Methodist Church
301 Lincoln Way East
Massillon, OH5pm - Pam Cramer at Central Presbyterian Church
47 2nd St. NE
Massillon, OH

New Philadelphia, Ohio
2pm - Mark Mathias at Emmanuel Lutheran Church
202 East High Avenue
New Philadelphia, OH
4pm - Denise Mathias at First Presbyterian Church
217 East High Avenue
New Philadelphia, OH

Organists of Portsmouth
"Grand Organ Concert"
1) Stanley Workman, Jr., organist/music director, Second Presbyterian Church; 2) Justin Wiget, organist and choir master, All Saints Episcopal Church; 3) David A. Horr, organist, Cornerstone Methodist Church ; 4) David Pettit, assistant organist, Cornerstone United Methodist Church. 2 pm
Portsmouth, OH
Organists will also perform at three local churches:
Holy Redeemer Catholic Church, 2 pm
1325 Gallia Street.
Cornerstone United Methodist Church, 3 pm
808 Offnere Street.
Second Presbyterian Church, 4 pm
Eighth & Waller Streets.
Contact: David A. Horr
740-352-7655
dahorr@verizon.net

St. Paul's Episcopal Church
David B. Comer, Organist, St. Paul's Episcopal Church and Russell L. Elias, Organist, Southminster Presbyterian Church.
St. Paul's Episcopal Church, 4 pm
33 W. Dixon Ave.
Dayton, OH
Contact: John W. Johns, Director of Music
937-293-1154
music@stpauls-dayton.org
www.stpauls-dayton.org

St. Paul Lutheran Church
Performers: Priscilla Acuff, David Neff, Marvin Dalton, Terri Fryman, organists.
Melinda Wissel, flute. 4 pm
131 E. Fourth Street
Greenville, OH
Contact: Terri Fryman
937-547-0190

Toledo Chapter
Performers include Chapter members, the Academy Brass Ensemble, and the St. Rose/Zoar Lutheran Children’s Choir directed by Charlotte Mariasy and Eric Dickey, Kim Bryden, oboist, Kathryn Mumy and Brian Rotz, organists. The program includes an organ and piano duet, music of Buxtehude and Bach performed by Cheryle Knight, Gladys Rudolph, Sarah, Dennis Blubaugh and a treble chorus under his direction. Paul Monachino will lead the hymn "When in Our Music God Is Glorified," and Wayne Whitten will conclude the concert with the famous "Toccata" from the Fifth Organ Symphony by Charles-Marie Widor.
First Presbyterian Church, 4 pm
200 E. Broadway
Maumee, OH
Contact: Paul Monachino
419-244-6711, ext 506
www.toledoago.org

Youngstown Chapter
William Whitehead, Concert Organist
Trinity United Methodist Church, 4 pm
30 W. Front Street
Youngstown, OH
Contact: Gary P Richards
330-565-1481
GPR534@aol.com

Oklahoma

Cimarron Chapter, January 11, 2009
Celebrating the "King of Instruments" on the newly-expanded Reuter pipe organ at First Presbyterian Church, Stillwater with Lesa Steele, Gerald Frank, Nancy Niemann, Wes Howl, David Hughes, Krystal Hennessey, Brent te Velde, and Rebecca te Velde.
First Presbyterian Church, 2:30 pm
524 S. Duncan
Stillwater, OK
Contact: Rebecca te Velde
405-624-2612
rgtevelde@brightok.net

Oklahoma City Chapter
Members of OKC Chapter will play.
First Baptist Church, 5 pm
1201 N. Robinson
Oklahoma City, OK
Contact: Tim Olsen
405-208-5013
tolsen@okcu.edu

St. Luke's Episcopal Church
Carson Taylor, Dr. Starla Hibler, Rudy Lupinski, Rozzie Purdy, Paul Roe, St. Luke's Episcopal Church Choir, First United Methodist Church of Ada Choir, St. Joseph Catholic Church of Ada Choir. 4 pm
Corner of 17th Street and Broadway Avenue
Ada, OK
Contact: Carson Taylor
580-399-9795
carsonptaylor@gmail.com

Oregon

Eugene Chapter, October 30, 2008
PIPE SCREAMS! A benefit for PIPE DREAMS on public radio with chapter members. 7pm.
First United Methodist Church
1376 Olive
Eugene, OR
Contact: Marla Lowen
541-484-9718
mlowen@uoregon.edu
www.agoeugene.org

Eugene Chapter, November 16, 2008
Concert for voice, violin, harp, and organ. Dr. Andrew ElRay Stewart-Cook, organ; Siri Vik, Patricia Dewey, vocalists; Pilar Bradshaw, violin; Martha Griffith, harp. 4 pm
Central Lutheran Church
1857 Potter
Eugene, OR
Contact: Marla Lowen
541-484-9718
mlowen@uoregon.edu
www.agoeugene.org

Eugene Chapter, January 18, 2009
Julia Brown, organist. 5 pm
3925 Hilyard
Eugene, OR
Contact: Marla Lowen
541-484-9718
mlowen@uoregon.edu
www.agoeugene.org

Eugene Chapter, January 19, 2008
Pedals, Pipes, and Pizza. An organ crawl for ages 8 - 18. We will visit three organs (Central Lutheran, University of Oregon, and the First Congregational Church) and end with pizza! 10:00 am - 1:00 pm
Eugene, OR
Contact: Marla Lowen
541-484-9718
mlowen@uoregon.edu
www.agoeugene.org

Eugene Chapter, February 15, 2009
An afternoon of organ music on the Brombaugh organ. Dr. Andrew ElRay Stewart-cook, organist. 4 pm
Central Lutheran Church
1857 Potter
Eugene, OR
Contact: Marla Lowen
541-484-9718
mlowen@uoregon.edu
www.agoeugene.org

Eugene Chapter, March 15, 2009
An afternoon of organ music on the Brombaugh organ, Rudy Zuiderveld, organist. 4 pm
Central Lutheran Church
1857 Potter
Eugene, OR
Contact: Marla Lowen
541-484-9718
mlowen@uoregon.edu
www.agoeugene.org

Eugene Chapter, May 10, 2009
An afternoon of organ music on the Brombaugh organ with Hans Davidsson, organist. 4 pm
Central Lutheran Church
1857 Potter
Eugene, OR
Contact: Marla Lowen
541-484-9718
mlowen@uoregon.edu
www.agoeugene.org

Eugene Chapter, July 11, 2009
Ludger Lohmann, guest artist (Germany) at the 2009 Oregon Bach Festival. 7:30 pm, $25
Central Lutheran Church
1857 Potter
Eugene, OR
Contact: Marla Lowen
541-484-9718
mlowen@uoregon.edu
www.agoeugene.org
www.oregonbachfestival.com

Southern Oregon Chapter
Margaret Evans and friends
St. Mark's/First Presbyterian, 3 pm
5th & Oakdale/85 S. Holly
Medford, OR
Contact: Margaret Evans
541-482-3075
mevans@mind.net
agohq.org/chapter/?handle=southernoregon

Southern Oregon Chapter, November 23, 2008
Hymn Festival--Songs for the Journey, 3 pm
Westminster Presbyterian Church
2000 Oakwood Dr.
Medford, OR
Contact: Linda Borecki
541-773-4874
lborecki@msn.com

Southern Oregon Chapter, April 19, 2009
Recital by Michael Unger
First Presbyterian Church, 3 pm
8th and Holly
Medford, OR
Contact: Margaret Evans
mevans@mind.net

Pennsylvania

Calvary Episcopal Church, November 23, 2008
Marilyn Keiser, 4 pm
Pittsburgh, PA
Contact: Barbara McKelway

Camp Hill Presbyterian Church
New Schantz Pipe Organ Dedication Concert, 4:00 PM
David H. Binkley, Organist
101 N. 23rd Street
Camp Hill, PA
717-737-0488 ext. 15
dbinkley@thechpc.org
www.thechpc.org

Chambersburg Chapter, November 8, 2008
Heather Ankerbrand, Organist. Music of J.S. Bach and Max Reger. 7:30 pm
First Church of God
2230 Grand Point Road
Chambersburg, PA
Contact: Carolyn Kerlin
717-485-5358

Duquesne University
Students & Faculty of Duquesne University including Dr. Ann Labounsky.
First Lutheran Church, 7 pm
615 Grant Street
Pittsburgh, PA
Contact: Joseph Tuttle
845-642-1552
tuttlej@duq.edu
www.music.duq.edu/sacredmusic.html

Erie Chapter
A "walking tour" of Erie's downtown organs with Sharon Downey, Bruce Gingrich, Bill Herring, Erik Meyer, and Steve Skinner.
Downtown Erie churches, 2 pm
Downtown Erie
Erie, PA
Contact: Erik Meyer
814-459-4340
erik@aemeyer.com

Erie Chapter, November 18, 2008
Andrew Canning, Organist
St. Peter Cathedral, 7:00 pm
10th and Sassafras St.
Erie, PA
Contact: Erik Meyer
814-459-4340
erik@aemeyer.com
www.lm-concerts.com

Erie Chapter, May 17, 2009
The Episcopal Cathedral of St. Paul, 4 pm
7th St.
Erie, PA
Contact: Erik Meyer
814-459-4340
erik@aemeyer.com

Harrisburg Chapter
Second Presbyterian Church, 2 pm
58 Garland Drive
Carlisle, PA
Contact: Steven Middernacht
musician@firstlutherancarlisle.org

Harrisburg Chapter
Eric Riley, Organist
Market Square Presbyterian Church, 6 pm
20 South Second Street
Harrisburg, PA
riley@marketsquarechurch.org

Harrisburg Chapter
Derry Presbyterian Church, 8 pm
248 East Derry Road
Hershey, PA
Contact: Helen Anthony
anthony@derrypres.org

Holy Trinity Lutheran Church
Soli Deo Gloria: An afternoon with J.S. Bach with organists Norman Selby and Miriam Meglan. Music of Bach, Buxtehude, Guilain, Pachelbel, Reincken, and Walther performed on Taylor and Boody, Opus 12.
Holy Trinity Lutheran Church, 4 pm
216 Main Street
York Springs, PA
Contact: Miriam Meglan
301-698-9669
mmeglan@comcast.net

Lancaster Chapter
New to the Organ! The players will be those who are "new to the organ," regardless of age.
Holy Spirit Lutheran Church, 3 pm
3131 Columbia Ave
Lancaster, PA
Contact: Patricia Bleecker
717-285-7625
pbleecker@dejazzd.com
www.lancasterago.org

Lancaster Chapter, February 8, 2009
Mendelssohn's Organ and Vocal Music. The first of two concerts featuring Mandelssohn's Six Organ Sonatas, Op. 65 and Preludes and Fugues, Op. 37. This concert will also include vocal solos and duets of Mendelssohn.
Covenant United Methodist Church, 3 pm
110 N Mulberry St
Lancaster, PA
Contact: Patricia Bleecker
717-285-7625
pbleecker@dejazzd.com
www.lancasterago.org

Lancaster Chapter, March 7, 2009
Mendelssohn's Organ and Choral Music. The second of two concerts featuring Mandelssohn's Six Organ Sonatas, Op. 65 and Preludes and Fugues, Op. 37. This concert will also include choral works of Mendelssohn.
First United Methodist Church, 7 pm
Duke and Walnut Streets
Lancaster, PA
Contact: Patricia Bleecker
717-285-7625
pbleecker@dejazzd.com
www.lancasterago.org

Lehigh Valley Chapter
Halloween and Other Curiosities, 4 pm
Music by USA Composers, 5pm
Dinner, 5:45 pm
Christ Lutheran Church
1245 W. Hamilton Street
Allentown, PA
French music & French desserts, 7pm
St. John's Lutheran Church
33 South Fifth Street
Allentown, PA
Contact: Michael Krentz
610-861-7669
mekrentz@gmail.com
www.lvago.org

Luther Memorial Church, October 24, 2008
"Orcs, Ogres, and an Organist" - Family Halloween Concert. 7pm
225 W 10th st.
Erie, PA
Erik Meyer
814-454-0106 x231
erik@aemeyer.com
www.lm-concerts.com

Media Presbyterian Church
Duncan Stearns, Organist, will play Sweelinck, Stanley, Meyerbeer, Grieg, and an organ composition by Leroy Anderson, 4 pm.
30 E. Baltimore Ave.
Media, PA
Alma Zensen
610-872-6745
almazensen@hotmail.com

Northeast Pennsylvania Chapter
Members of the Pennsylvania Northeast Chapter will present a varied program of works celebrating the King of Instruments. 4 pm
Elm Park United Methodist Church
712 Linden Street
Scranton, PA
Contact: Raphael Micca
570-256-7329
RDMICCA@aol.com
www.agopane.org

Philadelphia Chapter
Abington's Spectacular Organists
Abington Presbyterian Church, 16:00
1082 Old York Rd
Abington, PA
Contact: Ethel Geist
215-887-4530
egeist@apcusa.org
www.agophila.org

Philadelphia Chapter
Students of Alan Morrison, and Members of the Philadelphia Chapter AGO, including Dennis Elwell, Clair Rozier, Karen Christianson, Patrick Kreeger, Nathan Laube, Daniel Razionale, and Joshua Stafford. 11 am.
Kimmel Center
Broad & Spruce
Philadelphia, PA
Contact: David Beatty
dpbeatty@erols.com
www.agophila.org

Philadelphia Chapter
Rae Ann Anderson, David Beatty, David Furniss, Organists.
St. John's UCC, 19:00
500 West Main St
Lansdale, PA
Contact: David Furniss
215-855-5489
dfurniss@verizon.net
www.agophila.org

Pittsburgh Chapter
Joseph Nolan of Perth, Australia performs music of Wagner, Reubke, Holst, Paulus, Saint-Saens, and Durufle on the recently restored Aeolian-Skiiner, opus 884. East Liberty Presbyterian Church, 4 pm
118 South Highland Avenue
Pittsburgh, PA
Contact: Jon Danzak
412-242-2787
jon@danzak.net
www.pitago.org

Reading Chapter
Chapter members will perform a variety of works on the church's historic Tannenberg organ; program will also include installation of Reading, PA Chapter officers.
Zion Moselem Lutheran Church, 3 pm
Moselem Church Road
Kutztown, PA
Contact: Michael A. Baal
610-562-8566
mb2al@verizon.net
www.agohq.org/chapters/readingpa

Riverview Presbyterian Church
Coffee Hour Organ Concert after Morning Service
337 Riverview Ave.
Drexel Hill, PA
Contact: Loretta S. Hartnett
lph1612@vweizon.net

Saint Mark's Episcopal Church
Organ solos and duets. Diane Meredith Belcher & Matthew Glandorf, Organists; Ms. Belcher will present the American premiere of Roxanna Panufnik's "Kyrie cum jubilo" at the invitation of the composer.
Saint Mark's Episcopal Church, 4 pm
1625 Locust Street
Philadelphia, PA
Contact: Diane Meredith Belcher
215-735-1416
dmbelcher@saintmarksphiladelphia.org
www.saintmarksphiladelphia.org

Seton Hill University/Westmoreland County Chapter, November 7, 2008
A Concert of Organ and Vocal Music With Poetry
Seton Hill University Organ and Sacred Music Students
St. Joseph Chapel/Seton Hill University, 7:30 pm
Seton Hill Drive
Greensburg, PA 15601
Contact: Edgar Highberger
724-834-2200, ext.4410
highberger@setonhill.edu

Seton Hill University/Westmoreland County Chapter, January 18, 2009
Greensburg Area Festival of Praise – Hymn Festival
Edgar Highberger, Organist/Coordinator
St. Joseph Chapel/Seton Hill University, 3 pm
Seton Hill Drive
Greensburg, PA 15601
Contact: Edgar Highberger
724-834-2200, ext. 4410
highberger@setonhill.edu

Seton Hill University-Westmoreland County Chapter, February 15, 2009
Annual Scholarship Recital - John Sittard, Organist, Roger Cazden, Flutist, Siegrid Marks Sittard, Soprano. Music by J. S. Bach, Vivaldi, Alain, Howells, and Durufle.
St. Joseph Chapel/Seton Hill University, 3 pm
Seton Hill Drive
Greensburg, PA 15601
Contact: Edgar Highberger
724-834-2200, ext 4410
highberger@setonhill.edu

Seton Hill University/Westmoreland County Chapter, April 18, 2009
Pedals, Pipes and Pizza – Kids on the Bench
Our Lady of Grace Roman Catholic Church, 10:30 am to 12:30 pm
Mt. Pleasant Road
Greensburg, PA 15601
Contact: Marissa Cazden
724-838-9480, ext. 20

Seton Hill University/Westmoreland County Chapter, April 24, 2009
Made in American - Seton Hill University Organ and Piano Students Perform American Music
First Presbyterian Church of Greensburg, 7:30 pm
300 South Main Street
Greensburg, PA 15601
Contact: Edgar Highberger
724-834-2200, ext. 4410
highberger@setonhill.edu

Southeastern Pennsylvania Chapter
Christopher Howerter, Organist.
The Church of the Good Shepherd, 4pm
Lancaster and Montrose Ave.
Rosemont/Bryn Mawr, PA
Contact: Brandon M. Artman
610-658-8682
brandon.artman@lycos.com

St. Mary of Czestochowa Church
15th anniversary of the dedication of the church's pipe organ. Albert H. Dell and George A. Pecoraro, Jr. will perform. 2 pm
St. Mary Church
857 Kenneth Ave
New Kensington, PA
Contact: George Pecoraro
724-337-1030
gpecoraro@stmarynk.org
www.stmarynk.org

Susquehanna University
Marcos Krieger, Susan Hegberg, Ruth Hunter, Gail Levinsky, David Steinau,
and Nina Tober will perform.
Weber Chapel, 8 pm
415 University Avenue
Selinsgrove, PA
Contact: Dr. Marcos Krieger
570-372-4292
kriegerm@susqu.edu

Williamsport Chapter, October 21, 2008
From Sea to Shining Sea. Jeannine Jordan, Organist and David Jordan, Visuals.
Christ Lutheran Church, 7 pm
100 South Third Street
Lewisburg, PA
Contact: Shirley Smith
570-524-0745
ssmith@dejazzd.com

York Chapter
From Old to New. Recitalists: Victor Fields, Carter Ishler, Evan Brickner, Todd Davis
York Heritage Trust & First Presbyterian Church, 3 pm
225 & 250 East Market St.
York, PA
Contact: Victor Fields
717-858-4982
YorkAGODean@aol.com
www.yorkago.org

Rhode Island

Rhode Island Chapter, October 15, 2008
Nancy Nicholson, Philip Faraone, Jeffrey Allard, Leilani Nixon, and Kajsa Teitelbaum will perform works of Bach, Vierne, Dupre, Swedish composer Oskar Merikanto, and Stephen Paulus.
Cathedral of SS Peter & Paul, 7 pm
1 Cathedral Square
Providence, RI
Contact: Stephen Martorella
401-454-3418
steve.fbc@verizon.net
www.riago.org/calendar.php?month=10&year=2008&cal=Events

Rhode Island Chapter
Music from 6 Countries with Kajsa Teitelbaum. 7 pm
Pilgrim Lutheran Church
1817 Warwick Avenue
Warwick, RI
Contact: Kajsa Teitelbaum
401-739-2937

Rhode Island Philharmonic Community Orchestra, December 13, 2008
Saint-Saens "Organ" Symphony. John Eells will conduct the Suites 1 & 2 by Igor Stravinsky, the Concerto for Flute and Orchestra of Mozart with John Curran retired principal flutist of the RI Philharmonic, and the Symphony No. 3, the "Organ" of Saint-Saëns, Jim Morgan, organist. 7:30 pm
St. Peter's By the Sea
72 Central Street
Narragansett, RI
Contact: James F Morgan
401-737-5398
jfm5959@cox.net
www.ri-philharmonic.org/music-school/performance-education/community-orchestra.html

The Cathedral of St. John
Organ Spectacular! Brink Bush, Peter Krasinski, and Diana Norton-Jackson will perform. 7 pm
271 North Main St.
Providence, RI
Contact: Brink Bush
401-331-4622
brinkbush@hotmail.com

South Carolina

Charleston Chapter
St Matthew's Lutheran Church, 5 pm
405 King Street
Charleston, SC
Contact: George Hubbard
843-469-9246
hubbard.george@comast.net
www.agohq.org/chapters/charleston

First United Methodist Church, March 4, 11, 18, 25, and April 1
Lenten Organ Meditations with Billy Fallaw, Mark Chaney, Mark Bernazzoli, Andy Fowler, and Rodney Ward.
1001 Fifth Avenue
Conway, SC
Contact: Billy Fallaw
843-488-4251
billy.fallaw@fumcconway.org

Greater Columbia Chapter
Chorus, Organ and Brass: O My! Performers: Columbia Choral Society, William Carswell, Director, Frances Webb, Accompanist, Choreography by Angela Gallo. Program includes "Te Deum" - Anton Bruckner and "Rejoice in the Lamb" - Benjamin Britten
St. Andrew's Lutheran Church, 4 pm
1416 Broad River Road
Columbia, SC
Contact: Ruth Lanckstrom
803-732-3018
rel2812@earthlink.net
www.agocolumbia.org
www.columbiachoralsociety.org

Greater Columbia Chapter
Organ, Brass, Dancers, Singers, and Signers
St. Andrews Lutheran Church, 4 pm
1416 Broad River Road
Columbia, SC
Contact: Tony Roof
803-606-1596
tonyroof@windstream.net
www.agocolumbia.org
www.columbiachoralsociety.org

John Knox Presbyterian Church
We Sing Our Faith: A Hymn Festival featuring John Ferguson from St Olaf College, at both church services above, 8:45 and 11 am.
35 Shannon Drive
Greenville, SC
Contact: Brenda Fairbanks
864-834-0601

Low Country Chapter
Francois Olivier
Holy Family Catholic Church, 4:00 pm ($15)
24 Pope Avenue
Hilton Head Island, SC
Contact: Dr. W. Raymond Ackerman
Telephone: 843-379-5704
lowcountryago@yahoo.com
www.geocities.com/lowcountryago

Santee Presbyterian Church
Celebration, Mrs. Tom Bailey, 4 pm
306 Bradford Boulevard
Santee, SC
Contact: Mrs. Gay Brangle
803-854-5002
hankandgay@aol.com

St. Paul's Episcopal Church
Joyful Noise Concert Series, Joby Bell, Organist. 4 pm.
710 Main Street
Conway, SC
Contact: Ann Miles
843-248-4706

South Dakota

Black Hills of South Dakota Chapter, October 4, 2008
Stevens High School Select Orchestra, 9th Grade Strings, Bill Evans, Justin Matters and Diane Ketel organists.
First Congregational Church, 1 pm
1200 Clark St.
Rapid City, SD
Contact: Bill Evans
605-348-5059

Sioux Falls Chapter
Member Recital with Organ and Instruments
First Congregational Church, 4pm
300 S. Minnesota Ave.
Sioux Falls, SD 57104
Contact: Marilyn Schempp
605-521-9636
mmschempp@sio.midco.net

South Dakota Chapter
First Congregational Church, 4 pm
300 S. Minnesota Ave.
Sioux Falls, SD
Contact: Marilyn Schempp
605-332-0038
mmscempp@sio.midco.net

Spartanburg Chapter
From Sea to Shining Sea - celebrating the first 200 years of the organ in the US with music, story, and picture. Dr. Jeannine Jordan, organist with David Jordan, visuals.
Church of the Advent, 7 pm
Spartanburg, SC
Contact: Brennan Szafron
541-905-0108

Tennessee

Carson-Newman Chapter
Thomas Recital Hall, 3 pm
Tarr Music Center
Carson-Newman College
Jefferson City, TN
Contact: Ryan Garber
865-471-3410

Chattanooga Chapter
Mrs. Trudy Faber, Organist in a dedicatory recital
Church of the Good Shepherd, 7 pm
211 Franklin Road at Scenic Highway
Lookout Mountain, TN
Contact: John Wigal
423-821-1583
jwigal@goodshepherdlookout.com
www.agochattanooga.org
www.Goodshepherdlookout.com

Knoxville Chapter
Members' Recital with Brenda Goslee, Sandra Emond, Joy and Serge Fournier, Richard Sidey, James Winfree, James Garvey, Raina Wood. Program will include performers' favorites as well as the OS commissioned pieces.
Second Presbyterian Church, 7 pm
2829 Kingston Pike
Knoxville, TN
Contact: Carolyn Moser
865-690-3801

Memphis Chapter
Organ Plus One, Gary Beard, Jane Gamble, Ted Gibboney, Martha Israel, Eva McPeters, Chris Nemec, David Ouzts, Debbie Smith, Karen Strawhecker, Jim Thrash, and Geoff Ward will perform.
Bartlett United Methodist Church, 6 pm
5676 Stage Road
Memphis, TN
Contact: Dr. David Ouzts
901-767-6987
douzts@holycommunion.org
www.agomemphis.org

Nashville Chapter in Collaboration with the Nashville Symphony
Vincent Dubois, Organist
Schermerhorn Symphony Center, 3pm
One Symphony Place
Nashville, TN
Contact: Dr. William R. Taylor
615-383-8088
www.nashvillesymphony.org
www.nashvilleago.org

Northeast Tennessee/Southwest Virginia Chapter
Louise Ammons, Laura Cates, Vicki Fey, Michael Frazier, and David Runner, with the East Tennessee State University Faculty Brass Ensemble, and Jud Barry, oboe.
First Broad Street UMC, 3 pm
100 East Church Circle
Kingsport, TN
Contact: Laura Cates
423-239-6246
lshcates@aol.com

Texas

Alamo Chapter and The Arts at Coker
Coker United Methodist Church, 3 pm
231 East North Loop Road
San Antonio, TX
Contact: Elaine Ehlers
210-492-2731
egehlers@satx.rr.com
www.alamoago-satx.org

Austin Chapter, October 19- 24, 2008
1) The Music of J. S. Bach performed by the faculty and students of The University of Texas Butler School of Music (kid friendly), October 19, 4 pm.
Bates Recital Hall
Robert Dedman Drive at Trinity Street
2) The Music of Olivier Messiaen - Happy 100th Birthday! Featuring LA film maker Paul Festa in attendance and the Texas premiere of his movie "Apparition of the Church Eternal" with live accompaniment - adult subject matters - also includes Messiaen "Celestial Banquet" and other favorites. October 20, 7:30 pm, $10.
University Presbyterian Church
2203 San Antonio Street
3) Pomp and PipesMusic for the King of Instruments and other instruments (kid friendly) October 21, 7:30 pm.
Westlake Hills Presbyterian Church
7127 Bee Caves Road
4) 6th Annual Halloween Monster Concert (kid friendly) October 24, 7:30 p.m., $10, $5 in costume.
University Presbyterian Church
2203 San Antonio Street
Contact: Scott McNulty
512-431-6696
scottmcnulty@mail.utexas.edu
www.acago.com

Austin Ave. United Methodist Church, May 17, 2009
Organ Plus. The program includes a commissioned work on the tune "Engleburg" composed by Joe Utterback and pieces for organ & voice, organ & flute ,organ & Piano, Organ & clarinet, organ & violin or combinations of these instruments, plus the Widor Toccata for organ & Brass Ensemble. 3 pm.
13th & Austin Ave.
Waco, TX
Contact: Nancy Henson
254-776-0300
nancy@hensonbp.com

Brazos Valley Chapter
Organ Spectacular - The King of Instruments. Chapter members in solo organ works, plus works with flutes, horns, trumpets, a choral group with instruments (M. Haydn "Beatus Vir"), Mozart church sonata with The Marian Anderson String Quartet.
First Presbyterian Church
1100 Carter Creek Parkway
Bryan, TX
Contact: Bonnie Harris-Reynolds
979-69-0452
bhr@tamu.edu

Central Texas Chapter
Baylor students of Joyce Jones, Nancy Henson. 3 pm
Austin Ave. U.M.C.
13th & Austin Ave
Waco, TX
Contact: Nancy Henson
254-776-0300
nancy@hensonbp.com

Corpus Christi Chapter, October 20, 2008
Bach to Bach
First Baptist Church, 7:30 pm
Corpus Christi, TX
Contact: Brad Kisner
361-884-0391, ext. 225
BKisner@ccfumc.com

Dallas Chapter
Inaugural Organ Concerts - Wolff organ
Performers: Oct 20: James D. Christie and UNT Baroque Orchestra
Oct. 21: Dame Gillian Weir and University Concert Chorale
Oct. 22: Maitre Jean Guillou and University Symphony Orchestra.
There will also be lectures and responses by nationally and internationally prominent organ performers and educators.
University of North Texas, Murchison Center
1200 N. Texas Blvd;
Denton, TX
Contact: Dr. Jesse Eschbach
940-565-4094
jeschbac@music.unt.edu
www.music.unt.edu/organ2008

Dallas Chapter AGO
Orchestra and Organ concert
Performers: Bradley H. Welch, DMA, soloist with Greater Dallas Youth Orchestra and Richard Giangiulio, Conductor. Works performed include Walton's Crown March Imperial, Barber's Toccata Festival, Berlioz's Symphonie fantastique, solo organ work, and others. Meyerson Symphony Center, 7:30 pm ($10-15)
2301 Flora St
Dallas, TX
Contact: Michael Shake
214-926-6637
rtaseries@gmail.com
www.gdyo.org

East Texas Chapter
Bill Bane, Donald Duncan, Jeffrey Ford, Gwen Tomlin, Cherisa York. Evensong led by Christ Episcopal Chancel Choir conducted by Dr. Jerry F. Davidson.
Christ Episcopal Church, 5:30 pm
118 South Bois d'Arc
Tyler, TX
Contact: Jeffrey Ford
903-316-1128
www.christchurchtyler.org
fordfamily@suddenlink.net

El Paso Chapter
Quintessential Brass and Chapter Members (organ and brass)
Trinity-First UMC, 2:30 pm
801 N.Mesa St.
El Paso, Texas
Contact: Dr. Jim Sperry
915-584-4651

First Baptist Church, February 13, 2009
Gwen Garrison Tomlin, Organist, 12:20 pm
209 E. South Street
Longview, TX 75601
Contact: Carol Mullikin
903-236-9739
carolmullikin@longviewsymphony.org

First Christian Church, October 10, 2008
Gala Strunk, Organist, 12:20 pm
720 6th Street
Longview, TX 75601
Contact: Carol Mullikin
903-236-9739
carolmullikin@longviewsymphony.org

First Presbyterian Church Kilgore, May 8, 2009
Jimmy Culp, Organist, 12:20 pm
815 E. Main
Kilgore, TX 75662
Contact: Carol Mullikin
903-236-9739
carolmullikin@longviewsymphony.org

First United Methodist Church, November 14, 2008
Jay Callender, Organist, 12:20 pm
400 N. Fredonia
Longview, TX 75601
Contact: Carol Mullikin
903-236-9739
carolmullikin@longviewsymphony.org

Fort Worth Chapter
First Presbyterian Church
Joan Lippincott, Organist. 3 pm
Fort Worth, TX

Houston Chapter, October 17, 2008
An Organ and Choral Spectacular. Area Organists and the Choir of the Diocese of Texas with Dr. James Morrow of the University of Texas, Choral Director, 7:30 pm.
Christ Church Cathedral
1117 Texas Ave
Houston, TX
Contact: Jackson Hearn
281-358-3154
jacksonhearn@goodshepherdkingwood.org

North Texas Organ Society
David Morgan, Sarah Evans, Jason Alden, Susan DeKam, Lerie Dellosa,Won Jung Kwon, Barbara Reid, Dale Peters, and Sheryl Sebo. Music of Bach, Mendelssohn, Howells, Reubke, and Paulus.
Park Cities Baptist Church, 4pm
3933 Northwest Highway
Dallas, TX
Contact: Christina Harmon
214-860-1545
charmon@pcbc.org

St. Luke's Methodist Church, March 13, 2009
Organist, TBA, 12:20 pm
401 E. Main
Kilgore, TX 75662
Contact: Carol Mullikin
903-236-9739
carolmullikin@longviewsymphony.org

Trinity Episcopal Church, April 10, 2009
Bill Bane, Organist, 12:20 pm
906 Padon
Longview, TX 75601
Contact: Carol Mullikin
903-236-9739
carolmullikin@longviewsymphony.org

Texas Tech University, March 23, 2009
7 local organists will play music of Widor, Vierne, Schroeder, J. S. Bach,
Loclair and Buxtehude. 8 pm
Texas Tech University
Hemmle Recital Hall
School of Music
Lubbock, TX
Contact: Liza Muse
806-742-2270
liza.muse@ttu.edu

Utah

Cache Valley Chapter
Delbert Disselhorst, Organist. 8 pm
Cathedral of the Madeleine
300 East South Temple St.
Salt Lake City, UT
Contact: Dr. Douglass O'Niell
www.slcago.com

Utah Valley Chapter
Thomas Dahl, organist of the Petrikirche in Hamburg. 7:30 pm
Salt Lake Tabernacle
Temple Square
Salt Lake City, UT
Contact: Dr. Douglas E. Bush
801-373-1675
douglas_bush@byu.edu
www.uvago.org

Vermont

Vermont Chapter
2 recitals with a buffet supper at 5:30 and a presentation by E.A. Boadway about Vermont organ builders. The cost for the two recitals is $10.00 (for both) and the dinner is $12.00. The 2 churches face each other in Brattleboro.
First Baptist Church, Main Street, 4 pm
Brattleboro, VT
Centre Congregational Church, 7 pm
Main Street
Brattleboro, VT
Contact: Phil Stimmel
802-254-8470
Phil@estwyorgan.com

Virginia

The Cathedral of St. Thomas More, October 17, 2008
Bach, Messiaen, Durufle, and Brasilian and Mexican Organ Music. H. Ricardo Ramirez, organist. 8 pm
3901 Cathedral Lane
Arlington, VA
Contact: Rick Gibala
703-524-2815
www.stmcathedralconcerts.org

Charlottesville-Albemarle Chapter
Alice Layman, Virginia Chilton, James Sivley, Barbara Taylor Moore, Albrecht von Gaudecker, Oliver Wolcott. Pieces include the 2 OS pieces by Saunders and Paulus, as well as music by Bach, Franck, Vierne and Messiaen.
First Presbyterian Church, 3:30 pm
500 Park St.
Charlottesville, VA
Contact: James Sivley
434-293-6016
jesivley@embarqmail.com

Crackerjacks Fireworks Club, October 11, 2008
Herb's Farm, Fireworks!, 8:00 pm, Free with club membership or non-member fee of $65.00. Mr. Ted Feldman will perform an organ recital with a fireworks display. This event will include works by Messiaen in conjunction with his 100 year celebration.
32740 Indiantown Road
Locust Grove, VA
Contact: Peter S. Hengen
410-961-8000
www.crackerjacks.org

Fredericksburg United Methodist Church
Newly rebuilt Reuter-Colby Pipe Organ, 3 pm
308 Hanover St.
Fredericksburg, VA
Contact: Bill McCoy
wfm@fumcva.org

Grace Covenant Presbyterian Church, August 27, 2008
August Musicales, 7 pm
Brass and Organ Spectacular!
Michael Davison will lead a nine-piece brass ensemble, with Christopher
Martin, Organist. Benjamin Williams will conduct.
1627 Monument Avenue
Richmond, VA
Contact: Christopher Martin
804-359-2463
martin@grace-covenant.org

Music in McLean
Robert Grogan, (D.M.A., The Catholic University of America; M.M., B.M.,
University of Kansas), lecturer and faculty adviser in organ.
Saint Luke Catholic Church, 4pm, $10
7001 Georgetown Pike
McLean, VA
Contact: Paul Skevington
703-356-0670
skevington@saintlukemclean.org
www.saintlukemclean.org

Northern Virginia Chapter
Larry Young, Clif Stroud, Anne Timberlake, Margo Truslow, Lon Quinones, Randy Minter, Steven Payne, and Annie Hof.
Warrenton Presbyterian Church, 4 pm
91 Main Street
Warrenton, VA
Contact: Anne Timberlake
703-222-9382
aftlake@verizon.net

Northern Virginia Chapter
Pipe Organists of Fredericksburg with William McCoy, Thomas W.D.Guthrie, Susan Onderdonk, Shirley Ondedonk, Weston Jennings, John Vreeland, and Amy Shirk.
308 Hanover St.
Fredericksburg, VA
Contact: William F. McCoy
540-775-2758
wfmccoy@wildblue.net
www.novaago.org, www.fumcva.org

Pohick Episcopal Church, October 4, 2008
Linda Wilberger Egan, Organist. 11:30 am
9301 Richmond Hwy
Lorton, VA
Contact: Linda Wilberger Egan
703-339-6572
legan@pohick.org
www.pohick.org

Richmond Chapter, September 28, 2008
Organ Repertoire Recital Series, John Morabito, Organist
River Road Baptist Church, 5 pm
8000 River Road
Richmond, VA
Christopher Martin
804 359-2463
martin@grace-covenant.org
www.richmondago.org

Richmond Chapter
Douglas Brown, Organist. Works by Fela Sowande, Ramon Noble, Mark Fax, Zhanna Kolodub, Peter Planyavsky, Adolphus Hailstork, and William Bolcom.
Ginter Park Presbyterian Church, 1:30 and 3:30 pm
3601 Seminary Avenue
Richmond, VA
Contact: Ardyth Lohuis
804-320-5214
alohuis@vcu.edu
www.richmondago.org

Richmond Chapter
Cheryl Van Ornam, organ; Tracey Welborn, tenor; Marsha Summers, soprano. Works by Böhm, Bach, Mozart, Gherardeschi, Mendelssohn, Hurd, Verdi and Arnatt.
First Presbyterian Church, 1:30 and 3:30 pm
4602 Cary Street Road
Richmond, VA
Contact: Ardyth Lohuis
804 320-5214
alohuis@vcu.edu
www.richmondago.org

Richmond Chapter
Ardyth Lohuis and Mark Koontz, organ; Robert Murray, violin; Jeffrey Price, trombone. Works by Sanders, Held, Hubay, Paulus, Purvis, Read and Dello Joio.
Salisbury Presbyterian Church, 1:30 and 3:30 pm
13621 W. Salisbury Road
Richmond, VA
Contact: Ardyth Lohuis
804-320-5214
alohuis@vcu.edu
www.richmondago.org

Richmond Chapter, November 10, 2008
Organ Repertoire Recital Series, Craig Cramer, Organist
University of Richmond Chapel, 7:30 pm
University of Richmond
Richmond, VA
Contact: Christopher Martin
804-359-2463
martin@grace-covenant.org
www.richmondago.org

Richmond Chapter, March 6, 2009
Organ Repertoire Recital Series, Carla Edwards, Organist
Stephen's Episcopal Church, 7:30 pm
6000 Grove Avenue
Richmond, VA
Contact: Christopher Martin
804-359-2463
martin@grace-covenant.org
www.richmondago.org

Richmond Chapter, May 1, 2009
Organ Repertoire Recital Series, Dong-Ill Shin, Organist
Grace & Holy Trinity Episcopal Church, 7:30 pm
8 North Laurel St.
Richmond, VA
Contact: Christopher Martin
804-359-2463
martin@grace-covenant.org
www.richmondago.org

River Road Presbyterian Church, April 19, 2009
Celebrating the Kenneth Jones Organ. Larry Heath, Organist.
River Road Presbyterian Church, 7:00 pm
8960 River Road
Richmond, VA
Contact: Larry Heath
804-740-7083
rrpcmusic@gmail.com
www.rrpcusa.org

Roanoke Chapter
Local organists, 5 church choirs, and instrumentalists.
First United Methodist Church, 4 pm
146 E. Main Street
Martinsville, VA
Contact: A. Robert Chapman
276-340-4370
chapmanbscc@embarqmail.com

Roanoke Chapter
Greene Memorial United Methodist Church, 4 pm
Organ Spectacular Recital
402 2nd St. SW
Roanoke VA
Contact: David Jones
davorgan1998@yahoo.com

St. Peter's Episcopal Church
Haig Mardirosian, Dedicatory Organ Recital, 4 pm
4250 North Glebe Road
Arlington, VA
Contact: Emily Koons
Telephone: 703-536-6606
info@saint-peters.org
www.stpetersmusic.org

Tidewater Chapter
Progressive Dinner and Concerts
Performers: Thomas Marshall, Agnes French, Stephen Cook, JanEl Will & Rebecca Davy Wren Chapel, Williamsburg Baptist, Williamsburg Presbyterian, & Bruton Parish, 4pm
Williamsburg, VA
Contact: Rebecca Davy
757-229-2891
bdavy@brutonparish.org

Vienna Presbyterian Church
Eileen Guenther, Lawrence Schreiber, Carol Feather Martin, Kevin Biggins, Jr.,Terry Sisk, Organists. $10 (suggested donation)
Vienna Presbyterian Church, 3 pm
124 Park St NE
Vienna, VA
Contact: Terry Sisk
703-389-1978
TerrySisk@aol.com

Winchester Chapter
Monster Organ Concert by chapter members
Braddock Street UMC, 7:00 p.m.
115 Wolfe Street
Winchester, VA
Contact: Larry Correll
540-545-4018
larry@larryandsuecorrell.com

Washington

Cathedral of St. John the Evangelist, Sept. 21, 2008
Bruce Neswick, Organist, 4pm
127 E 12th Ave
Spokane, WA
Contact: 509-838-4277
www.stjohns-cathedral.org

Cathedral of St. John the Evangelist
Bruce Neswick, Organist, 4 pm
127 East 12th Ave.
Spokane, WA
Contact: Janet Ahrend
ahrend@gonzaga.edu

Mount Baker Theatre Organ Society
Wade Dingman, Corey Anderson, Vernon Greenstreet, Organists, Dorothy Watson & Hal Logan piano-organ. Please bring food donations for the needy.
St. Paul's Episcopal Church, 3pm
2117 Walnut St.
Bellingham, WA
Contact: Vernon Greenstreet, President, MBTOS
360-714-8235
grst@comcast.net

Olympic Peninsula Chapter
Susan Bloomfield, Miriam Haddon, Sylvia Castleman, Paul Roy, Woody Bernas, Peggy Maurer, Cindy Holland, Organists, and the Choir of Summit Avenue Presbyterian Church
Summit Ave. Presbyterian Church, 4 pm
403 Summit Ave.
Bremerton, WA
Contact: Cindy Holland
360-698-8512
cnrholland@tscnet.com

Seattle Chapter
Joseph Adam, Clint Kraus, Wanda Griffiths, Stephen Marshall-Ward, and Kyle Kirschenman.
St. James Cathedral, 7:30 pm
9th Ave & Marion Street
Seattle, WA
Contact: David Lepse
206-465-2457
davidlepse62@yahoo.com
www.agoseattle.com
www.stjames-cathedral.org

Spokane Chapter
Kent Brocklebank, Dean
Several concerts: organ with symphony,
recital with Mormon Tabernacle Organist
Kbrocklebank@comcast.net

Yakima Valley Chapter
Yakima Symphony Chorus under the direction of Scott Peterson, performing Richard Nance's "Mass for a New Millennium" using organ, harp,oboe and percussion; combined church handbell choirs playing "When in Our Music God is Glorified" with organ, choir and brass, Yakima Chapter organists, Danene Knudsen, Jon Waite, Gerald Kaminski and Virginia Prochnow performing brass works with organ, congregational hymn singing and the two organ works written for the International Day of the Organ.
First Presbyterian Church, 3 pm, Free-will offering, $15-adults, $10-seniors/students
9 S. 8th Avenue
Yakima, WA
Contact: Virginia Prochnow
509-452-2798
ginny@nwinfo.net
www.yakimasymphonychorus.org

West Virginia

Kanawha Chapter
Members Recital/"Informance" about the pipe organ
St. Andrew's UMC, 3 pm
815 Kanawha Terrace
St. Albans, WV
Contact: Chris Nagorka
304-727-5022
cnagorka@gmail.com

Wisconsin

Chippewa Valley Chapter
Judy Lies, Elaine Mann, Gary Steffenhagen, Virginia Tubbs. Keith Thompson, Trumpet, Mitra Sadeghpour, Soprano, Holly Samson, Oboe, and the Stadpfeiffer Brass Quintet. Program will include the 2 OS pieces by Sanders and Paulus as well as "Invocation and Remembrance" by Linda Tutas Haugen.
Grace Luthern Church, 2 pm
202 W. Grand Ave
Eau Claire, WI
Contact: Elaine Mann
715-832-9713
elainegraceeau@sbcglobal.net

First Congregational Church
German Romantic Music. Gary Wood, Organ; Kathleen Sonnentag, soprano.
First Congregational Church, 7 pm
801 Bushnell Street
Beloit, WI
Contact:Dr. Max Yount
608-362-4821
yountm@beloit.edu

Jefferson
Wyatt Smith, Organist
St. John Evangelical Lutheran Church, 3 pm
215 E Church St.
Jefferson, WI
Contact: Wyatt Smith
605-430-3120
smithwd90@hotmail.com
www.wyattinconcert.blogspot.com

Riverland Chapter
The opening and closing sections of the program will be performed by AGO members; the middle section will be performed by seven piano students.
First Presbyterian Church, 3 pm
233 West Avenue South
La Crosse, WI
Contact: Sue Walby
605-637-3619

St. Luke’s Episcopal Church
Robin Dinda and Renea Waligora, Organists, 4 pm
614 Main St.
Racine WI
Contact: Douglas Groth
262-886-1914

St. Stephen's Lutheran Church, September 12, 2008
Music at St. Stephen's presents German late-romantic and post-romantic composers, 7:30 pm, $10/students $8.
1136 S. 5th Street
Milwaukee, WI
Contact: Gary Wood
414-964-4513
wood5728@sbcglobal.net

Milwaukee Chapter
This East Side Organ Trek will start with soup at Plymouth Church at 12:15 pm, followed by 45 minute long performances at the three venues. The audience will "trek" from church to church. The performers will introduce each instrument as well as perform repertoire, including the AGO commissioned piece "Reach for the Stars" for organ and oboe. The afternoon will culminate with High Tea at Kenwood Methodist Church. Performers: Ingrid Pierson, Thomas Koester, Larry Wheelock
Plymouth United Church of Christ, 2717 East Hampshire Ave., Milwaukee
Ss. Peter and Paul Catholic Church, 2490 N. Cramer S., Milwaukee
Kenwood United Methodist Church, 2319 East Kenwood Blvd., Milwaukee
Contact: Thomas Koester
414-962-6621
t.koester@att.net
www.agomilwaukee.org/index.html

Northeast Wisconsin Chapter
A Festival Concert with Organ and Instruments, 7:30 PM
Jeff Verkuilen, Naomi Rowley (organists), Nancy Reichmann (oboe) and the Brass Circle Quintet (Michael Henckel, trumpet, Marty Robinson, trumpet; Bruce Atwell, horn, Bob Reifsnyder, trombone, Eric High, bass trombone)
First Presbyterian Church
Corner of Doty Ave. & Church St.
Neenah, WI
Contact: Naomi Rowley
Telephone: 920-839-2444
nrowley@itol.com

United Methodist Church of Whitefish Bay
Larry S. Roou with vocal and instrumental soloists
United Methodist Church, 3 pm
819 E. Silver Spring Drive
Whitefish Bay, WI
Contact: Larry S. Roou
414-371-1121

Wisconsin River Chapter
Susan Schaefer, Karmen Teigen, Bill Messerschmidt, Dan Larson
St. Mark’s Lutheran Church
600 Stevens Drive
Wausau, WI
Contact: Susan Schaefer
715-848-8257
susan@firstpreswausau.org

Wyoming

Wyoming Chapter
The annual Member Recital of the Wyoming Chapter is set to coincide with the International Organ Spectacular. Casper organists Donna McIntire, Beverly Reese, Ann Cochran, Carolyn Deuel, Todd Scott, and Ted Loveland will perform. 2 pm
First Presbyterian Church
804 S. Wolcott
Casper, WY
Contact: Carolyn Deuel
307-265-1564
ARTCOREWY@aol.com

International Concerts

Australia

Organ Music Society of Sydney
Neil McEwen directs the Choir of Christ Church St Laurence for a celebratory Evensong with Peter Jewkes at the organ.
Christ Church St Laurence, 6.30pm, free admission
George Street
Sydney, NSW Australia
Contact: Godelieve Ghavalas
Telephone: 612-9871-0825
godelieve@notjustnotes.com.au
www.sydneyorgan.com

St Andrew's Uniting Church
Steven Nisbet, Christopher Cook, and Andrew Wadley Organists.
St Andrew's Uniting Church, 3pm, $20/$15
Corner Creek & Ann Streets
Brisbane, Queensland
Contact: Steven Nisbet
07-3411-2811
rsnisbet@optusnet.com.au
www.saintandrews.org.au
www.organsociety.com.au

The University of Sydney
The University of Sydney and the Organ Music Society of Sydney kick off the world's celebrations of the Organ Spectacular with a fun-filled day of free activities and recitals. Events take place in the Great Hall and Quadrangle.
1pm: Children's Introduction to the Pipe Organ, led by Sydney University Organist, Amy Johansen (organ) and Sydney City Organist, Robert Ampt (narrator)
2pm: Carillon Recital by Dr. Jill Forrest (Sydney University Carillonist)
3pm: Organ recital by Amy Johansen, including music from around the world
ajohanse@usyd.edu.au
www.usyd.edu.au/organ

Wesley Music Foundation - ACT Organ School
Rising Stars of the Pipe Organ celebrate World Day of the Pipe Organ. Three of Australia's leading young organists, Jessica Lim (age 15), Edith Yam (age 15) and Marko Sever (age 14), will play works of Bach, Franck, Hindemith, Saint- Saens, Mendelssohn, Alain and more. 3 pm
Wesley Uniting Church
22 National Circuit, Forrest
Canberra ACT
Australia
Contact: Garth Mansfield
mansg@bigpond.net.au
www.wesleycanberra.org.au

Bermuda

Wesley Methodist Church
Dr. Charles Callahan, Organist-composer with the Wesley Church Choir and The Ensemble Singers of Bermuda, Lloyd Matthew, Director.
Wesley Methodist Church, 7 pm, free admission
41 Church Street
Hamilton, Bermuda
Contact: Lloyd Matthew
441-292-0418
music@wesley.bm

Canada

Eglise St-Jean Baptiste
Final performance by winners of the Canadian International Organ Competition. The (CIOC) is being held for the first time, and the Organ Spectacular concert is the final event of two weeks of organ music played by 16 selected young organists from 11 countries. The winners of the first CIOC will perform, then the First, Second and Third prizes will be awarded, as will the Bach, Messian and Audience prizes. Total prizes are $65,000. Throughout the three rounds of the competition, the audience will have purchased tickets. 7:30 pm
305 rue Rachel Est
Montreal, Quebec
Contact: Dina Barghout
514-510-5678
www.ciocm.org

Edmonton Centre RCCO Sundays at 3 Series, October 5, 2008
First Annual Winona and Stuart Davis Tribute Concert. Vincent Dubois, Organist. 3 pm, $20.
Winspear Centre for Music
Edmonton, Alberta
Contact: Marnie Giesbrecht
majoya@majoya.com

Final Gala Concert – October 19, 2008
Notre Dame Basilica, Montreal
Canadian International Organ Competition

St. Andrew's Anglican Church (Woodhaven)
The Organ Heard Round the World
Russell Greene, Organ and Tony Harwood-Jones, Clarinet
St. Andrew's Anglican Church (Woodhaven), 3:00 pm, Donations
2700 Portage Avenue
Winnipeg, Manitoba CA
Contact: Russell Greene
Telephone: 204-888-2627
rggreene2@shaw.ca

University of Alberta
Marnie Giesbrecht, DMus
Professor of Music and Chair of Organ Program
3-82 Fine Arts Building
University of Alberta
Edmonton, Alberta T6G 2C9
Telephone: 780-492-9145
Fax: 780-492-9246
marnie.giesbrecht@ualberta.ca

University of Toronto
Dedication of Convocation Hall Organ, Todd Wilson will play a diverse selection of music works from the 17th to 21st century – from J.S. Bach to American composer David Conte.
Convocation Hall, $10/15, 2 pm
31 King's College Circle
Toronto, ON
Contact: Jason van Eyk
416-946-3820
jason.vaneyk@utoronto.ca
www.uofttix.ca/view.php?id=395

Windsor and Essex County RCCO Centre
Organ Fireworks with Instruments & Voices of many colours. David Palmer,
Joanne Quimby, Margita Lange, Judy Boutin, Brian Sweetman, Jean Giroux,
Corinne Verroneau, Ron Dossenbach, Mike Forde, Sheri McAukley.
Visitation Parish, 3:30 pm
401 & Essex Rd 35
Comber, Ontario
Contact: Richard Helmer
519-972-3298
rhelm001@yahoo.ca

England

Haslingfield (near Cambridge)
Songs, Sonatas and Snippets
Anne Page, Susan Kendrick, organists with Graham Lawrence, tenor and Jose Hopkins.
All Saints' Church, 4 pm
bios@drawstop.plus.com

France

American Church in Paris
1) September 27: 20th Anniversary Celebration of Beckerath Organ, Organ, Instruments and Voices; Fred Gramann, Organ.
2) September 28: 5 pm, Pascal Marsault, Organ
3) October 5: David Lamb, Organ with John Buckel, Organ
65, Quai d'Orsay
75007 Paris
Contact: Fred Gramann
www.acparis.org/concerts

Germany

European Chapter, October 17, 2008
Ann Elise Smoot (London), Christoph Keggenhoff (Speyer) and Hannfried Lucke (Salzburg) will perform.
St. Gabriel, 8 pm
Prinzregenten St. 102
Munich Germany
Contact: Coordinator : Elmar Jahn
elmarjahn@web.de

European Chapter, October 18, 2008
Bernard Sanders (Tuttlingen), Barry Jordan (Magedeburg), Axel Wilberg (Bonn) and
Richard Pilliner (Croyden) will perform.
St. Gabriel, 8 pm
Prinzregenten St. 102
Munich Germany
Contact: Elmar Jahn
elmarjahn@web.de

St. Bonifatius Church Karlsruhe (Germany)
Jubiläumskonzert Blechbläser, Schlagzeug und Orgel (Jubilee concert Brass-Ensemble, percussion and organ). Oliver Grote (conductor), Dominik Axtmann (organ) will perform music of Guilmant, Gigout, and Dupré. 17h
Sophienstraße 127
Karlsruhe, Germany
Contact: Dominik Axtmann
0049-721-5684575
dominik.axtmann@web.de
www.Dominik-Axtmann.de

St. Petrus und Paulus Kirche
Organist, Giorgio Parolini, 7 pm, 10 EUR
Klosterstrasse
Neuhausen auf den Fildern
BW Germany
Contact: Dr. Helmut Eisele
+49-171-22.121.31
helmut@walcker-orgel-neuhausen-filder.de
www.walcker-orgel-neuhausen-filder.de

Lithuania

Vedas Pinkevicius, DMA, President
National Association of Organists in Lithuania
Nacionaline vargoninkee asociacija
vargonininkai@gmail.com

Philippines

2 concerts
Cealwyn Tagle/Diego
Cera Organ Builders, Inc.
cealwyn@diegocera.com

Singapore

Singapore Chapter
Dong-ill Shin
Victoria Concert Hall, Oct. 2nd at 7.30pm, $10/$15
11 Empress Place
Singapore
Yeo Huan, Contact
enquire@singaporeago.org
www.singaporeago.org

Switzerland

Paroisse Réformée de St-Imier, October 26, 2008
Co-sponsored by Festival Grandes Orgues du Jura, Collégiale de St-Imier, 5 pm
Sondra Goldsmith Proctor, Martin Kasparek
Place du Marché, St-Imier
Berne, Switzerland
Contact: Martin Kasparek
Telephone: 41-78-872-47-08
m.kasparek@hispeed.ch
www.eglise-protestante.ch

Revised February 7, 2012