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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.

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.
Tuesdays at 12:15 PM
Free Noontime Recitals at Goshen Presbyterian Church
Every Tuesday, 12:15-12:45 PM. Organist Jonathan B. Hall presents a wide variety of music on the church's 1931/2022 Austin organ (in an 1870 case!). First Presbyterian Church in Goshen, 33 Park Place, Goshen NY 10924. Ample parking, and handicap accessible (give a call to let us know you're on the way). Info: 845-294-7991.
Sunday, May 4, 2025
2:00 PM
West Point Cadet Chapel Organ Recital by Gail Archer
Gail Archer is a professor of music at Barnard College, and also serves as college organist at Vassar College. Cadet Chapel, USMA, West Point, NY. All recitals require a Department of Defense ID or Visitors’ Pass from the Visitor Control Center to enter West Point. Entry to the Cadet Chapel and recital are free to the public. All Cadet Chapel organ recitals and concerts are free to the general public. Info: craig.s.williams58.civ@army.mil
Sunday, May 4, 2035
from 4:00 PM to 6:00 PM
Interfaith Music Festival - Dutchess County Interfaith Council
This festival is a celebration of music and unity, and the choir is at the heart of it all. Whether you’ve sung with us before or are joining for the first time, we’d love to have you be part of this special occasion. This year, we’re focusing on music that captures our theme, Faith in Harmony: Awakening the Spirit of Interfaith Unity.

If you felt challenged by rote learning last time, we hear you! We’ve worked this year to ensure we can accommodate multiple learning styles, including providing sheet music for most of the repertoire. Whether you learn best by ear, by sight, or a combination of both, there’s a place for you in this choir. All are welcome!

Fishkill Reformed Church, located at 1153 Main St, Fishkill, NY 12524

For more info, contact Tamara Bond-Williams,
2025 DCIC Interfaith Music Festival Director.

Saturday, May 10, 2025
Beginning 10:30 AM
Goshen Organ Crawl
Join members of the Central Hudson Valley Chapter, AGO, for an organ crawl at several churches in Goshen. The day will begin at 10:30 AM at 1st Presbyterian Church, 33 Park Place, Goshen. They have plenty of parking and offered to let us leave our cars there on the first part of the crawl. Organist Jonathan Hall will demonstrate the Austin Organ (Opus 1780, 3 manual, 47 stops).

Directly across the village green and within walking distance is St. James Episcopal Church, 1 St. James Place, Goshen, where Organist Jacob Friedman will be our host. The St James organ was built in 1927 by F. A. Bartholomy Company given in memory of Charles Winser.

Then we will visit Scotchtown Presbyterian, 367 Blumel Road, a short drive, to visit a 19th century Odell Instrument.

Around 12:30, we will return to 1st Presbyterian Church for lunch in their fellowship hall. Please bring a sack lunch; coffee and cookies will be available.

Don't forget that there will also be a free event at the Paramount Theatre in Middletown starting at 1:30 PM. See below for full details about this exciting event. Hope to see you there!

Saturday, May 10, 2025
Paramount Pipes
Join us for a special moment at the Paramount Theatre as the New York Theatre Organ Society presents Paramount Pipes — a free, all-ages event celebrating the theatre’s Wurlitzer pipe organ, now taking the spotlight for the first time since before the pandemic.

The event begins at 1:30 PM with a behind-the-scenes virtual tour of the organ chambers, including a live demonstration of the instrument’s remarkable range of sounds — from delicate flutes to powerful bass.

After that, the console opens to the public. Whether you're a curious first-timer or a seasoned player, the open console session invites everyone to sit down and play in a judgment-free, welcoming environment to experience what it’s like to play this fantastic instrument.

The afternoon concludes with a dynamic live performance by renowned theatre organist Dan Minervini at 3:00 PM, showcasing everything the Mighty Wurlitzer was built to do.

Special thanks to the City of Middletown and the Paramount Staff for hosting this event and the Central Hudson Valley Chapter of the American Guild of Organists for sponsoring. More information about the chapter can be found at www.chvago.org.

More information about the New York Theatre Organ Society and the Paramount Wurlitzer can be found at www.nytos.org.

Saturday, June 7, 2025
2:00 PM
Hudson Valley BachFest: Bach and the Baroque
This concert, the first in a series of four events taking place during the month of June 2025, features Young Performers on keyboard and strings. Location: Redeemer Lutheran Church, 90 Route 32 South, New Paltz, NY 12561. Donations are welcome. Info: 845-255-0051. Donations may be tax-deductible, as the Society is a 501(c)3 non-profit organization.
Sunday, June 22, 2025
3:00 PM
Hudson Valley BachFest: Bach the Virtuoso
The second in this series of concerts spread over the month of June 2025 features Bach’s keyboard works for organ or piano. Location: Belle Skinner Hall of Music, Vassar College, 124 Raymond Avenue, Poughkeepsie, New York 12604. Suggested donation $30. Donations may be tax-deductible, as the Society is a 501(c)3 non-profit organization.
This concert is co-sponsored by the Central Hudson Valley Chapter of the American Guild of Organists.
Sunday, June 29, 2025
3:00 PM
Hudson Valley BachFest: Bach and Friends
This final concert in BachFest 2025 features Works for Choir and Orchestra, including Vivaldi's Kyrie, RV 587; Telemann's Psalm 117 “Laudate Jehovam omnes gentes”;
Bach's Brandenburg Concerto #3; Bach's “Schleicht, spielende Wellen, und murmelt gelinde” BWV 206; and
Bach's “Nun ist das Heil und die Kraft” BWV 50. Location: Location: Belle Skinner Hall of Music, Vassar College, 124 Raymond Avenue, Poughkeepsie, New York 12604. Suggested donation $30. BachFest is presented by the Hudson Valley Society for Music. Donations may be tax-deductible, as the Society is a 501(c)3 non-profit organization.
Sunday, July 6 through Saturday, July 11, 2025
Advanced POE - Worcester, MA
This will be a wonderful week for young organists age 14-18 who are of intermediate to advanced skill. The all-star faculty includes: Caroline Robinson (University of Michigan), Peter Sykes (The Juilliard School), Anne Laver (Syracuse University), Christopher Houlihan (Trinity College), Nicole Keller (University of Michigan), Ezequiel Menéndez (College of the Holy Cross), Janette Fishell (Indiana University), and Timothy Olsen (University of North Carolina School of the Arts). Applications for the Advanced POE require three recordings and a reference letter. Please note: Our Application Deadline has been extended to April 1.
More information with a link to the Application may be found here: www.worcesterago.org/poea


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