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July 2023
Casavant Frères 95th Anniversary Concert
On July 31st, 2023, Holy Family Parish will celebrate the 95th anniversary of the Casavant Frères pipe organ in St. Joseph Church with a concert performed by the titular organist of l’eglise Saint- Jean-Baptiste Paris, France, Laurent Jochum. Free and open to the public.
Find out more »August 2023
Laurent Jochum, organist
Holder of the great Cavaille-Coll organ of the Saint Jean Baptiste church in Belleville, Paris, where he succeeds great musicians like Pierre Vidal; and, holder of the organ of the middle and high school chapel Saint Louis-de-Gonzague, Laurent Jochum has had a particularly eclectic career for over twenty years. A native of Thionville, as the son and grandson of liturgical organists, he discovered the organ from an early age. He began his musical studies by learning the piano before joining…
Find out more »First Thursday Lunch
All are welcome to join us for a time of good food and fellowship (bring cash so we can split the bill). Please RSVP here.
Find out more »Festival Final Concert (Performers TBA)
Part of the Worcester Organ Festival (Leonardo Ciampa, founder & artistic director)
Find out more »Young Artist Showcase: Justin Murphy-Mancini
Justin Murphy-Mancini is a keyboardist, composer, and liturgical musician living on the North Shore of Massachusetts. He specializes in the performance of music from the Middle Ages, Renaissance, and Baroque at the organ and harpsichord, as well as the work of living composers. He maintains a continued interest in the work of late medieval Germany, the English virginalists, and the music of Charles Tournemire and his students. He has appeared in recital on the Old West Organ Series in Boston,…
Find out more »September 2023
First Thursday Lunch
All are welcome to join us for a time of good food and fellowship (bring cash so we can split the bill). Please RSVP here.
Find out more »Dinner & Organ Concert
On Friday, September 15th, 2023, First Church of Monson will hold a dinner and organ concert open to the public. Featured artists performing on the three-manual Johnson & Son Organ, Opus 781, 1892, will be Kiel Krommer, Director of Music Ministry at First Church and Wesley Hall, Music Director at First Baptist Church, Worcester. The program will include classical and contemporary pieces to highlight the sounds of the Johnson. The dinner menu will include ham, pasta salad, fruit, pickled beets,…
Find out more »Pedals, Pipes, and Pizza
This event is an introduction to the organ for beginners and experienced keyboardists alike of all ages! Come to learn more about how the organ works, hear fun music, try your own hand at the instrument, and take a tour inside the largest organ in Worcester! The event includes free pizza for lunch. Free Event; Registration Required (CLICK HERE TO REGISTER) Sponsored by All Saints Church, Worcester Chapter AGO, and Pakachoag Music School
Find out more »Broadway Classics: Sing-Along Concert
As part of its 130th Anniversary celebration, St. Mark's Episcopal Church in Leominster is hosting a performance featuring selections from some of Broadway's greatest musicals, including The Phantom of the Opera, The Sound of Music, Annie, Cats, and West Side Story. Vocalist Dani Chase, choral scholar at Christ Church Fitchburg, will be joined by organist Robert Potterton III (also from Christ Church), in presenting these pieces and inviting audience participation! There is a suggested donation of $10 at the door,…
Find out more »Organ Crawl w/Randy Steere
Coordinated by Randy Steere, Groton Hill organist. See the cover of The American Organist, August 2023 edition for a description and inside article about the hall and its new digital organ. The Worcester and Merrimack Chapters are both including this as a chapter event. It is required to register if you want to attend this event: www.grotonhill.org/organnight For more info: https://grotonhill.org/about-us/facility/
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