Central Hudson Valley Chapter, AGO
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Upcoming Events
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Events listed in the calendar are not necessarily endorsed by CHVAGO.
Items in RED are Central Hudson Valley AGO Chapter events.
Names listed in bold italics are chapter members.
See also our Links page for lists of colleges and churches where recitals may be held.
If you are interested in having an event posted on this calendar, please contact the web site administrator, Susan LaGrande. Events are selected for inclusion based on their relevance and interest to the members of the Central Hudson Valley Chapter of the American Guild of Organists. The chapter reserves the right to decline or withdraw listings at any time.
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Sunday, February 5, 2012
4:00 PM
| Benefit Choral Concert
Concerts Con Brio presents a Choral Concert in memory of Detective John Falcone who was killed a year ago while saving the life of a young child in Poughkeepsie. The concert is a benefit for Grace Smith House in Poughkeepsie, a non-profit agency which provides services to victims of domestic violence and their children. The concert will take place at Christ Episcopal Church, 20 Carroll Street, Poughkeepsie, NY. There is a suggested donation at the door of $20. Music will include “Requiem” by John Rutter, sung by a 40-voice choir accompanied by flute, oboe, cello, harp, organ, and percussion; “Ave Maria” by Franz Biebl, Fauré “Pavane” for flute and harp, and “Meditation” for organ by Maurice Duruflé. A reception will follow the concert. There is a handicapped accessible entrance to the church on Carroll Street. For a printable flyer, click here. For more information, please reply to Music Director Laura Russell at 845-485-1648.
| Sunday, February 19, 2012
2:00 PM
| "Chorister for a Day" Program at St. Thomas Choir School
Visiting boys attend a vocal workshop with music staff, walk to the church with choristers, vest, sit in the stalls with the Saint Thomas Choir of Men and Boys and join in singing hymns at Evensong at 4:00 PM. Please contact Ruth Cobb, 212-247-3311, or rcobb@choirschool.org, for further information or to reserve a place. For a printable flyer, click here.
| Sunday, March 4, 2012
3:00 PM
| Organ Concert by Sergio Militello
Sergio Militello is the Choirmaster and Principal Organist of the magnificient and great Cathedral Santa Maria del Fiore in Florence, Italy. Cadet Chapel, USMA, West Point, NY. Free. Info: contact Craig Williams at 845-938-7352 or craig.williams@usma.edu
| Saturday, March 10, 2012
2:00 PM (Note Corrected Date)
| Choral Reading
Advent/Christmas-themed choral reading at Union Presbyterian Church, 44 Balmville Road, Newburgh. Refreshments to follow. Watch this space for further information.
| Sunday, March 11, 2012
7:00 PM
| I Squared - A Program of Irish and Italian Song
Location: Zoeller Center of Saint Augustine Church, 140 Maple Avenue, New City, NY 10956. Tenors Jim Russell and Matt Surapine will perform a program of Irish and Italian classical and folk music. This will be a café-style performance, featuring appetizers, hot and cold beverages and delicious baked goods while you enjoy the show. Suggested offering $10. For more information, contact the Music Office at 914-318-3268 or email us at treasurehousemus@aol.com.
| Sunday, March 18, 2012
3:00 PM
| FUMC Concert Series - Organ Recital by Christopher Herrick
Presented by the First United Methodist Church, 603 State Street, Schenectady, NY. English concert organist Christopher Herrick is an international recitalist and recording artist. Free admission. Info: 518-374-4403.
| Thursday, March 22, 2012
7:00 PM
| A Lenten Evening of Prayer and Sacred Music
Including the prayerful music of the Taizé community from the French countryside, the program will include psalms, hymns, and scripture readings, accompanied by our Peragallo pipe organ and instruments. Saint Augustine Church, 140 Maple Avenue. New City, NY 10956. Suggested offering: $10. For information contact the music office at 914-318-3268.
| Saturday, March 24, 2012
1:30 PM
| Senior Recital: April Cha, organ
Music of Sweelinck, Buxtehude, Bach, Mendelssohn, Brahms, and Hindemith. Skinner Hall of Music and Chapel, Vassar College, Poughkeepsie. Free. Info: 845-437-7294.
| Friday, March 30, 2012
8:00 PM
| Organ Recital by Janette Fishell
Vassar College presents The Donald and Kathleen Pearson Memorial Organ Recital, featuring Janette Fishell. A graduate of Indiana University and Northwestern University, Dr. Fishell is a recitalist and teacher of international standing. She has performed in many of the world's greatest concert venues and has been a featured recitalist and lecturer at five national conventions and five regional conventions of the American Guild of Organists (AGO). Dr. Fishell is Professor of Organ and Chair of the Organ Department at the Indiana University Jacobs School of Music. Her eclectic recital will include works by Bach, Hindemith, and Alain, as well as American composer Calvin Hampton's "Five Dances for Organ." Vassar College Chapel, 124 Raymond Avenue, Poughkeepsie. Info: 845-437-7294.
| Friday, April 6, 2012
5:00 PM
| Senior Recital: Susan Randolph, organ
Music of Buxtehude, Bach, Mendelssohn, Franck, and Messiaen. Vassar College, Poughkeepsie. Free. Info: 845-437-5370.
| Sunday, April 15, 2012
2:00 - 4:00 PM
| Workshop: “T-N-T hymn introductions to ignite interest and enthusiasm in hymn singing”
Workshop leader is Phyllis Warner from Dayton, Ohio. She will demonstrate ideas to introduce different styles of hymns by examining the Texts aNd Tunes. Handouts will be distributed. Location: St. John's Lutheran Church, 55 Wilbur Blvd., Poughkeepsie, NY. Info: 845-463-1249.
| Sunday, April 22, 2012
4:00 PM
| Field Trip to St. Thomas Episcopal Church, NYC
To hear recital by Craig Williams. Evensong at 4:00 PM; organ recital at 5:15 PM. Watch this space for further information.
| Sunday, May 6, 2012
3:00 PM
| FUMC Concert Series - Handbell Concert by New England Ringers
Presented by the First United Methodist Church, 603 State Street, Schenectady, NY. The New England Ringers is a 15-member community handbell ensemble playing the most advanced level of handbell literature. Free admission. Info: 518-374-4403.
| Sunday, May 6, 2012
3:00 PM
| Juilliard Trombone Choir
The Juilliard Trombone Choir returns for their fourth year in what has become a new favorite West Point spring event! Director Joseph Alessi is the Principal Trombonist of the NY Philharmonic. Cadet Chapel, USMA, West Point, NY. Free. Info: contact Craig Williams at 845-938-7352 or craig.williams@usma.edu
| Sunday, May 6, 2012
7:30 PM
| Mostly Mozart Concert
Flute & Harp Concerto; Haydn or Mozart Symphony
Ave verum corpus; Solemn Vespers - Performed by Choir and Orchestra. Christ Episcopal Church, 20 Carroll Street, Poughkeepsie. Info: 845-452-8220
| Friday, May 18, 2012
| Members' Recital
Christ Church, 20 Carroll Street, Poughkeepsie. Watch this space for further information.
| Monday through Thursday, July 9-19, 2012 from 7:00 - 9:30 PM
| Rehearsals for BachFest 2012
The BachFest choir will rehearse Monday through Thursday nights from 7 to 9:30pm the week of July 9 and the week of July 16 at Christ Episcopal Church in Poughkeepsie. Go to www.christchurchpok.org for directions to the church. Please contact Laura Russell at LRussell@hvc.rr.com or call 845-485-1648 if you wish to sing in the choir. Choral experience is required. Solos will be selected from within the group, if possible. Attendance at all rehearsals is expected unless a prior arrangement has been made with the director. Deadline for announcing your intention to sing with the choir: early May 2012. Choral selections to be announced.
| Friday through Sunday, July 20-22, 2012
| BachFest 2012
FULL BACHFEST SCHEDULE: (also see website for updates at www.hudsonvalleysocietyformusic.org)
Keyboard Marathon: Friday, 7/20 at 7:30 PM at Cornwall Presbyterian Church - Contact: Ruthanne Schempf – 845-534-2166
Young Person’s Concert: Saturday, 7/21 at 2:00 PM at Cornwall Presbyterian Church - Contact: Emily Faxon – 845-534-8368
Organ Recital and Choral Concert: Saturday, 7/21 at 7:30 PM at Christ Episcopal Church, Poughkeepsie - Contact: Laura Russell – 845-485-1648
Bach Sunday services: Sunday, 7/22 – various times and places – check website for details - Contact: Emily Faxon – 845-534-8368 and Ed Lundergan
| Sunday, July 29, 2012
3:00 PM
| Annual Picnic
at the home of Eric Hepp, 24 Lor-Mar Court, Wappingers Falls. Watch this space for details as the date approaches.
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