Local Events


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.
Friday, November 7
7:30 PM
The Hudson Valley Society for Music presents
A Potluck Concert - "Death-Defying Virtuosity!"
Various short pieces for winds, violin, and piano
Cornwall Presbyterian Church, 222 Hudson St, Cornwall-on-Hudson, NY.
Suggested donation: $7. Info: 845-534-8368 or click here to view the web site
Sunday, November 9
Workshop 12 to 2 PM
Concert at 3 PM
Nick Page "Power Sing" Workshop and Capital Collegiate ChoralFest IV
University at Albany Performing Arts Center, Albany
This workshop is co-sponsored by NY-ACDA R&S Committee for Community Choirs, the Music Department at UAlbany, and Albany Pro Musica. Admission $10. Group rates available.
The workshop will be followed by the 4th annual Capital Collegiate Choral Festival where six choruses from capital district colleges will each perform 15-20 minutes, a greatly varied repertory.
Concert admission $5, $2 for students. Combined workshop and concert rates available. Info: 518-442-4167 or e-mail janower@albany.edu
Sunday, November 9
6:00 PM
Dinner Meeting: "Financial Planning for Organists"
Presented by David M. Mazzetti, American Express Financial Advisor - Click here for credentials and photo
Greenbaum & Gilhooley's Restaurant, Wappingers Falls
Click here for restaurant web page
Click here for directions
Sunday, November 16
4:00 PM
Organ concert with soprano soloist
Peter Krauss, Organ, and Denise Bassen, Soprano
Program: Stanley, Purcell, Handel, Bach, Haydn, Bellini
St. Margaret's Episcopal Church, Staatsburg, NY
Organ: Chapman 2-manual tracker with straight pedalboard, circa 1870, restored by Bozeman
Freewill offering, reception to follow. Info: 845-226-1564
Wednesday, November 19
8:00 PM
Gilbert & Sullivan Musical Theatre Company
"Highlights from the Footlights"
Nelly Goletti Theatre, 3rd Floor, Student Center
Marist College, Poughkeepsie
Free. Info: 845-575-3242
Friday, November 21
7:30 PM
Saturday, November 22
8:30 AM to 3:00 PM
Rory Cooney and Theresa Donohoo Concert and Workshop
Rory Cooney's contributions to Catholic hymnals include songs with a strong Celtic influence such as Jerusalem My Destiny, Be Thou My Vision and Change Our Hearts.
The Church of Christ the King, 20 Sumpter Avenue, Albany, NY
Sponsored by The Albany Chapter National Pastoral Musicians and The Albany Diocesan Office of Prayer & Worship
Friday Concert Tickets $10 for adults, $5 for children ($25 per family)
Saturday Workshop $20.00 (includes lunch)
NPM Members save $5! Concert & Workshop $25 per person
Info: (518)356-0394 LCleary@nycap.rr.com
Saturday, November 22
11 AM to 1 PM
"Pipes, Pedals & Pizza"
Introduction to the organ for young piano students.
Three locations. To nominate your student to be included in this exciting event, contact:
  • Al Reese, 845-446-7267 - Location: Union Presbyterian Church in Balmville (Newburgh)
  • Don Filkins, 845-831-6315 - Location: Webb Horton Memorial Presbyterian Church (Middletown)
  • Beverly Simmons, 845-297-9797 - Location:Zion Episcopal Church (Wappingers Falls)
Friday, December 5
7:30 PM
Saturday, December 6
7:30 PM
Sunday, December 7
7:00 PM
14th Advent-Christmas Concert, featuring The TreasureHouse Chorale and Chamber Orchestra, New York Metropolitan Opera Dramatic Soprano Janet Hopkins, Organist Lana Kollath, & Professional Soloists under the direction of Mr. Joseph J. Nigro. Performing Camille Saint-Saen's Christmas Oratorio. Also a Festival of Carols.
Performance Venues:
  • Friday, Holy Cross Church, 600 Soundview Avenue, Bronx, NY
  • Saturday, St. Bernard Church, 51 Prospect Street, White Plains, NY
  • Sunday, Our Lady of Loretto Catholic Church, 24 Fair Street, Cold Spring, NY
Freewill offering. Tickets required for Saturday evening. For ticket info call 914-949-2111. Other info: 914-318-3268, or visit www.treasurehousemusic.com.
Saturday, December 6
8:00 PM
Lessons and Carols Service: Marist Singers
Our Lady of Mt. Carmel Church, Poughkeepsie
Free: Info: 845-575-3242
Sunday, December 7
3:00 PM
Handel's Messiah
Cadet Chapel, USMA, West Point
Free. Info: 845-938-7352
Friday, December 12
7:30 PM
Taizé Prayer Service
Combined Choirs of St. Denis, St. Columba, and Blessed Kateri RC Churches
St. Denis Church, Beekman Road, Hopewell Junction
Info: 845-226-1904 or e-mail JACKIEHOURANI@aol.com
December no chapter program planned - Merry Christmas!
Saturday, January 17
5 PM to 7 PM
"Spuds, Salads, Sundaes & Spouses"
Annual social and musical bake sale.
Dubois House, Reformed Church, Fishkill.
Sunday, February 15
3:00 PM
Mayer Organ Recital by Janelle O'Malley
Cadet Chapel, USMA, West Point
Free. Info: 845-938-7352 or yc9044@usma.edu
February snow date for Spuds & Sundaes
March Organ Crawl in New York City
Sunday, March 14
3:00 PM
A Festival of Hymns with David Cherwien, Organist
First United Methodist Church, Schenectady, NY
Free. Info: 518-374-4403
April Young Artist Recital. We plan to invite one of the contestants in this year's Quimby competition
April 18
3:00 PM
Marek Kudlicki, Viennese concert organist
Cadet Chapel, USMA, West Point. Free.
Info: 845-938-2308 or yc9044@usma.edu
May Introduction to Liturgy for the Non-Liturgical Organist. What if your experience has been in Presbyterian or Reformed churches and you are asked to play a Catholic Mass? This program will help you be prepared.
Sunday, May 9
3:00 PM
Mother's Day Organ Recital
(artist to be determined)
Cadet Chapel, USMA, West Point
Free. Info: 845-938-7352 or yc9044@usma.edu
Sunday, May 16
3:00 PM
Syracuse Children's Chorus, Dr. Barbara M. Tagg, Conductor
First United Methodist Church, Schenectady, NY
Free. Info: 518-374-4403
June Members' Recital
July Annual Picnic
July 4 - July 9
2004
2004 National Convention of the American Guild of Organists
Los Angeles, CA
For early registration, contact:
AGO 2004
P.O. Box 1806
Glendale, CA 91209-1806
Voice: (818) 244-4001 - Fax: (818) 244-4140
June 2005 Region II & III AGO Convention
Hosted by our own Central Hudson Valley chapter
Call a board member today to see how you can get involved!

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