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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. |
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| 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:
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| 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:
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| 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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