Category Archives: AGO

Just Published

Posted on February 12, 2019 by Jonathan B. Hall

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

Posted on January 20, 2019 by Jonathan B. Hall

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 →

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Forthcoming Article

Posted on January 20, 2019 by Jonathan B. Hall

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 →

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Bruderhof

Posted on December 1, 2018 by Jonathan B. Hall

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

Posted on October 12, 2018 by Jonathan B. Hall

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

Posted on July 20, 2018 by Jonathan B. Hall

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

Posted on July 8, 2018 by Jonathan B. Hall

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

Posted on June 20, 2018 by Jonathan B. Hall

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

Posted on May 14, 2018 by Jonathan B. Hall

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

Posted on March 1, 2018 by Jonathan B. Hall

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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