2008-2009 Chapter-Sponsored Programs

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PROGRAMS 2008-2009

 May

 Annual Meeting/Dinner

Friday, May 15 at 6:30 pm
Porter Memorial Hall, Farmington, CT

SEPTEMBER

Paula Rockwell Voice
Recital/Conductors’/
Choir Members’ Workshops

    Friday, September 19 at 8 pm Paula Rockwell- Voice Recital at Immanuel Congregational, Hartford

  September 20, 9:30 -11:30 am Choir Members/Singers’ Workshop
1-3 pm Choir Directors’ Workshop (Workshop location:  Sacred Heart R.C. Church, Bloomfield))

OCTOBER

Celebrating the International Year of the Organ

October 19 -  the Greater Hartford Chapter AGO presents Bradley Welch, co-sponsored by Trinity College. Organ Concert - 3 pm Trinity College Chapel. Reception to follow.

October 20th at 7:30 PM
Dr. Ezequiel Menendez, St. Peter Claver Church, West Hartford (new Dobson organ)

October 21 Suites Before Lunch Woodland Concert Series- 12:05 pm - Organ Recital. Lunch following.
Immanuel Congregational Church, Hartford

Thursday, October 23rd at 7:30 PM
Olivier Latry, Cathedral of St. Joseph, Austin organ

    October 24: PIPESCREAMS- 7 p.m., First Church of Christ, Glastonbury. Reception to follow.

November 2nd at 4 p.m.
Voce plus Organ Concert-
Immanuel Congregational Church, Hartford

NOVEMBER

  Exploring New Organ Repertoire
(Preludes and Postludes since 1980)

Saturday, November 15 from 10-12 noon
St. John’s Episcopal Church, West Hartford.

January

“HYBRIDS: They aren’t just cars!"

Sunday, January 11 at 3 pm
Presenters: Bon Smith and Peter Niedmann
First Church of Christ, Newington

Snow date: Monday, January 12 at 7 pm

   FEBRUARY

DVD Presentation of
Organs of  Central Germany

Monday, February 9 at 7 pm
Presenter: Stephen Roberts
Westminster Presbyterian, West Hartford

MARCH

Pedals, Pipes , and Pizza

Saturday, March 21 from 9:30-1:30
Manchester

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    Bulletin Board   

CHURCH MUSIC SCHOLARSHIP ANNOUNCED

Organ Scholarship Available

In 2010 the Charlotte Hoyt Bagnall Scholarship for Church Musicians will hold a competition for high school musicians. The scholarship will grant awards of $300 to $2500 for the study of religions music and liturgy. High school students studying organ with an interest in church music are eligible to apply. The scholarship can be used for a variety of music studies including:

* Organ lessons

* High school and college level studies related to organ or religious music

* Participation in organ festivals, seminars, music camps, etc.

 Information and applications can be obtained by visiting the scholarship website http://www.chbscholarship.com, or by writing “The Charlotte H. Bagnall Scholarship” at 17 Beaverbrook Rd., West Simsbury, CT 06092. Applications are due by December 31, 2009.

June Events

6 Sat & 7 Sun at 4:00 pm

The Chorus Angelicus Junior and Training Choirs present two performances of their annual spring concert featuring music in many styles and languages. One hour. $5 adults, free to students. Trinity Episcopal Church, Torrington, CT. For info contact Joyful Noise at 860-489-8841 or www.chorusangelicus.org

Sat 6 June at 3:00 p.m.

Organist Matthew Sczurek from Meriden, CT performs in A Young Organist Recital Series at the Cathedral of St. Joseph, 140 Farmington Ave., Hartford, CT www.cathedralofsaintjoseph.com 860-249-7655

7 Sun at 4:00 pm

Jazz in June featuring the Taylor Eigsti/Julian Lage Duo playing piano and guitar. $25 premium, $15 gen., $10 st/sr. The Music Series at South Church, 90 Main St., New Britain. 860-223-7555. www.musicseries.org

Sat 13 June at 3:00 p.m.

Organist Thomas Smith from Essex, CT performs in A Young Organist Recital Series at the Cathedral of St. Joseph, 140 Farmington Ave., Hartford, CT www.cathedralofsaintjoseph.com 860-249-7655

14 Sun at 7:00 pm

ASOF Winners’ Concert showcasing the first place winners of the 2008 Albert Schweitzer Organ Festival and Competition: Caroline Robinson, High School Division; Nathan Davy, Young Professional Division. First Church of Christ, 250 Main St., Wethersfield. 860-529-1575, ext. 209 - www.firstchurch.org

20 Sat 3:00 p.m.

Organist William Reed from Granby, CT performs in A Young Organist Recital Series at the Cathedral of St. Joseph, 140 Farmington Ave., Hartford, CT www.cathedralofsaintjoseph.com - 860-249-7655

27 June 3:00 p.m.

Organist Evan Cogswell performs in A Young Organist Recital Series at the Cathedral of St. Joseph, 140 Farmington Ave., Hartford, CT www.cathedralofsaintjoseph.com - 860-249-7655

28 Sun at 4 p.m.

Carillon recital by Staff Carillonneur Dan Kehoe on the 55-bell concert carillon at Simsbury United Methodist Church. Lawn seating across from the church. Bring your own chairs. 799 Hopmeadow Street, Simsbury, 860-651-3356. www.simsburyUMC.org

  July Events

5 Sunday at 7 p.m.

Carillon Concert on the 55-bell concert carillon at Simsbury United Methodist Church, 799 Hopmeadow Street, Simsbury, CT
David Maker, Carillonneur, Trinity College, Hartford, CT
www.FarmingtonValleyCarillonSociety.org

12 Sunday at 7 p.m.

Carillon Concert on the 55-bell concert carillon at Simsbury United Methodist Church, 799 Hopmeadow Street, Simsbury, CT 06070.
Mariah Klaneski, Carillonneur, Wesleyen University, Middletown, CT
www.FarmingtonValleyCarillonSociety.org

19 Sunday at 7 p.m.

Carillon Concert on the 55-bell concert carillon at Simsbury United Methodist Church, 799 Hopmeadow Street, Simsbury, CT
George Matthew, Jr., Carillonneur, Middlebury College,
Middlebury, VT
www.FarmingtonValleyCarillonSociety.org

25 Sat at 4:00 pm

Festival 2009 Choral Concert caps a weeklong choral workshop sponsored by CONCORA that features experienced singers from the community along with select high school and college singers. Directed by Richard Coffey with accompanist/organist Larry Allen. Music of Duruflé, including his Requiem, the four unaccompanied motets and his setting of the Lord’s Prayer. Immanuel Congregational Church, corner of Woodland and Farmington Ave., Hartford. For more info: www.concora.org or 860-224-7500

26 Sunday at 7 p.m.

Carillon Concert on the 55-bell concert carillon at Simsbury United Methodist Church, 799 Hopmeadow Street, Simsbury, CT 06070. Margaret Angelini, Carillonneur, Wellesley College, Wellesley, MA
www.FarmingtonValleyCarillonSociety.org