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Category Archives: AGO
Just Published
My article on Carson Cooman, the remarkable organist and composer at Harvard, was just published in The Organ, a British quarterly. It was a pleasure getting to know my subject better, and come to a deep and abiding appreciation of … Continue reading
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Forthcoming Talk
I’m participating in a weekend conference at Syracuse University at the end of March. I will be giving a paper on the life of Calvin Hampton. Here is a link to the event. If you are interested, I hope you … Continue reading
Posted in AGO, Americana, Calvin Hampton, Music, Music History, New York Life, Speaking and Writing
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Forthcoming Article
The upcoming issue of The Organ, a quarterly from “across the pond,” will feature a substantial article by me on the topic of Carson Cooman, the gifted organist and composer in residence at Harvard. It’s been a pleasure delving into … Continue reading
Posted in AGO, Music, Music Criticism, Music History, Music Theory, Pipe Organ, Writing
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Bruderhof
Last evening, I played an early Christmas program for the local Bruderhof community. The group is part of a small religious denomination, with roots in the Hutterite expression of the Anabaptist movement. They have a number of communities in New … Continue reading
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Upcoming Recital
I’m giving a recital at the Blooming Grove (NY) United Church of Christ on Sunday, November 18, at 4 PM. Here is an article about the event. I’ll be joined by Bill Powers, saxophonist, for a few pieces. Works will … Continue reading
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Certification Breakfast
Yesterday, I found time to edit the “vignettes” I made of the Kansas City convention. The result was another short video of a certification event. Have a look! In Houston, two years ago, we had a cocktail party to honor … Continue reading
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Kansas City
I’ve just gotten back from Kansas City, Missouri. The occasion: the 2018 biennial national convention of the American Guild of Organists. It was a wonderful convention. Highlights are numerous, but include Todd Wilson’s recital at the Community of Christ (Reformed … Continue reading
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My Wonderful Committee
Just back from two days in the city working with the Committee on Professional Certification, which I’ve chaired for three years now. The current makeup of the committee is wonderful–a mix of talents and perspectives that blends together into a … Continue reading
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How I Spent My Summer Vacation, part 1
One week ago today I was on campus administering final exams. Grading must always be done carefully and attentively, especially when a final exam and final grade for a course are involved. There were also final papers to read. Last … Continue reading
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Volunteer Work
I have always enjoyed volunteer work. Currently I help out pro bono at a local Catholic church for a weekend Mass. Money is not abundant there, but the church is a little jewel and the pastor and I get along … Continue reading
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