Upcoming events
Alcee Chriss Concert
Our closing event of the season is our major artist recital featuring Alcee Chriss III. First-prize and Bach prize winner at the 2017 Canadian International Organ Competition, Alcee Chriss III is widely regarded as one of the leading young organists of our time.
Organs Along Woodward
12:00-1:00: Lunch at Shield's Pizza Detroit (separate checks) 5057 Woodward Avenue
1:20-2:10-Casavant and Austin organs at Blessed Sacrament Cathedral
2:20-3:10-Whitelegg Moller organ at People's Community Church (formerly First Baptist)
Please RSVP to andrew@fpcbirmingham.org
Gospel Organ Masterclass
Julian Goods, organist of Hartford Memorial Baptist, leads a masterclass in playing hymns with a gospel flair on the pipe organ.
Solo Organ Music of Women Composers
Dr. Sarah Simko presents a fascinating lecture/recital on the contributions of female composers. Discover new works you can incorporate into your repertoire.
We will also honor Dr. James Kibbie as a Lifetime Member of the Detroit AGO.
Chant Bootcamp
So much of our repertoire is based on Gregorian chant, but how many of us actually know how to read chant notation? Chant expert and Detroit AGO member, Joe Balistreri will make the complex seem simple! Coffee, cider and donuts will be served.
Progressive Organ Recital
Our closing event of the season is a progressive concert featuring three fantastic organs within walking distance of each other. This will be the first time our chapter has visited the brand new Casavant atLutheran Church of the Redeemer.
Organ Crawl
Grosse Pointe Organ Crawl
$10 per person (to cover the cost of lunch, payable the day of the crawl)
Please RSVP to andrew@fpcbirmingham.org
Schedule of Events
12:00 Gather at St. Michael's Episcopal Church for lunch
12:40-1:20 St. Michael's Episcopal Church (1928 E.M. Skinner)
1:30-2:10 Our Lady Star of the Sea Catholic Church (2001 Wilhelm)
2:20-3:00 Grosse Pointe Memorial Church (1989 Klais)
The Future of Organ Pedagogy
Noted pedagogue and recently appointed organ professor at the University of Michigan, Nicole Keller will lead a discussion on the future of teaching the organ, the current status of the organ department at the University of Michigan, and where she sees the program headed.
Rising Stars Organ Concert
Capping off the "Year of the Young Organists," we present three of our youngest and most talented chapter members. Abe Wallace, Joe Moss, and Mary Zelinski will present an exciting concert on the rebuilt 3 manual Steiner-Reck organ of St. John Lutheran, Fraser. Reception following the recital.
Christopher Houlihan
Our closing concert of the season, Christopher Houlihan plays an exciting program of Franck, Dupré, Price, Guilmant, Mendelssohn, and Vierne on the 3 manual Wigton organ at St. Mary's Greektown. Free parking is available in the church parking lot.
Dexter Kennedy
Our chapter is partnering with the Toledo chapter to present Dexter Kennedy in a recital of the works of César Franck. This concert is in celebration of 200th anniversary of Franck's birth. Holy Rosary contains one of the finest organs in the entire region, a 4 manual Skinner from 1931.