Spring Newsletter
International Organ Day, a late spring recital & two choral concerts
International Organ Day
On Saturday the 23rd, I participated in National Organ Day by performing on the Carthy Organ at the Jack Singer Concert Hall with other Calgarian organist colleagues. The event was livestreamed and is available for viewing on-demand until May 7. Click the button below to hear Calgary’s organists celebrate our instrument together in music!
“Join us for a wonderful evening of a livestream celebration of both classical and contemporary repertoire played on the world renowned Carthy organ by the Calgary chapter of Royal Canadian College of Organists.”
“This virtual livestream performance will be available to watch at 5:00 pm on Saturday, April 23, 2022. The recording will be available for viewing on-demand until May 7, 2022 at 10:00 pm”
Here is my portion:
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Brahms & Bucking Broncos
On June 3rd, I will be giving a recital featuring the soprano and good friend of mine, Jeanine Williams, as well as an organ student of mine, Emma Woodard. The program includes works by Brahms, Saint-Saëns, Larsen, Ginastera and more on Knox United’s impressive organ and concert grand piano along with Jeanine’s strikingly beautiful voice.
Details:
Knox United Church, Calgary, Alberta
June 3rd, 2022. Doors @19:00, music at 19:30
Admission by donation - donations will go to the cost of the venue
All are welcome - bring your friends and family!
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Choral Concerts
Savridi Singers
Since September, I have had the pleasure of working with the Savridi Singers as a collaborative artist and have been continually impressed by their sound. The director, Anne Gray, was my high school choral teacher, and working alongside her has been a privilege. This Spring, the ensemble will be celebrating decades of music making by performing a compilation of favorites from past years.
“Join the Savridi Singers as we present “A Walk Down Memory Lane”. This concert will feature past songs celebrated and sung by the choir, and will include special guest Lee Dowan, founding director of the choir. Buy tickets at the link or visit savridisingers.ca for more information!”
Westwind’s Choral Ensemble
Under the same director, Anne Gray, I accompany Westwind’s choral ensemble, the most advanced choir of three in the company. All three choirs will wrap up the season with an evening concert on May 28 at Fish Creek United Church in Calgary, Alberta. We will be performing several genres including classical, gospel, jazz and more.
Visit their website for more information.
Saturday, May 28 2022 7:00 PM - 9:00 PM [MDT]
Fish Creek United Church, 77 Deerpoint Rd SE, Calgary, AB, T2J 6M6, Canada
Join our choirs for an evening of joyous music!
Bring your family friends, sit back, and enjoy!
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