Monthly Archives: January 2012

Canajoharie

I recently did some research in the area of Canajoharie, New York. There is a wonderful old pipe organ in the area that I’ve had on my mind for years. This winter break seemed like the perfect time to finally … Continue reading

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Kirking of the Tartans

At my church this Sunday, we’re having a Scottish-themed service to approximately coincide with Burns Night. These services are often called “Kirking of the Tartans,” and that’s what we’re calling ours. The prelude is a challenging undertaking: OUTER HEBRIDES, A … Continue reading

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Trinity College London

As of yesterday, I’m the new local representative for the Montclair, New Jersey centre of Trinity College London. Trinity’s International Examinations Board will use my church, Central Presbyterian in Montclair, for its spring examinations in performance and theory. I became … Continue reading

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Hymn Workshop

I’ll be giving a workshop on hymn playing for the Eastern New York Chapter of the American Guild of Organists. Date: Saturday, January 21, 2012 Time: 9:30-12:30 Place: St. Paul’s Episcopal Church, Albany NY I don’t know if there is … Continue reading

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