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Chapter Events 2016-2017

Hauptwerk, an amazing music technology

Sat Sep 17th 10:00am - 2:00pm

Ed Clark and Mark Child introduce you to an incredible virtual organ technology. Sit at a console in Connecticut and play an instrument in France…or Italy…or England! If you haven’t experienced Hauptwerk, this is your chance.

196 Terry Rd, Hartford, CT 06105

PIPESCREAMS Halloween Organ Concert

Fri Oct 28th 7:00pm

Our popular ‘spook-tacular’ concert, complete with costumed organists, stage lighting, and live video.

First Church of Christ, Congregational, 2183 Main St, Glastonbury, CT

06033

Members Recital

2017 Sat Jan 28th 7:00pm

Hartford-area organists come together to perform a varied and colorful concert.

Trinity Chapel, Trinity College, 300 Summit St., Hartford, CT 06106

Joint Recital by Alexander Pattavina and

Daniel Ficarri

2017 Fri Mar 3rd 7:30pm

On Friday, March 3, 2016, Alexander Pattavina and Daniel Ficarri, two rising talents from Juilliard, will be presented in joint recital at St. James’s Episcopal Church, West Hartford.

St. James’s Episcopal Church, 1018 Farmington Ave, West Hartford, CT 06107

Choral Conducting Masterclass - Jeffrey

Douma

2017 Sat May 6th 9:30am - 11:00am

Yale University choral conductor, Jeffrey Douma, leads a masterclass designed for the church musician. Several conductors will rehearse a choir and receive helpful suggestions and methods to improve their skills and technique.

St. James's Episcopal Church, 1018 Farmington Ave, West Hartford, CT 06107

Annual Meeting & Dinner

2017 Tue May 23rd 6:30pm

A wonderful way to socialize with your colleagues. Great food and drink in a lovely setting. Included in the evening is the Annual Meeting of the chapter, when new board members are elected and next season’s events are unveiled.

Pond House - Elizabeth Park, 1555 Asylum Ave, West

Hartford, CT 06117

Music for Organ & Cello

2017 Sun Jun 4th 4:00pm

Acclaimed organist Chelsea Chen and New York City Ballet cellist Joseph Lee bring their unique artistry to a concert of cello and organ music. (Co-sponsored with St. John’s)

St. John's Episcopal Church, 679 Farmington Avenue, West

Hartford, CT 06119

Benjamin Straley in Concert

2017 Fri Sep 22nd 7:30pm

Washington National Cathedral organist, Benjamin Straley, performs in concert. (Co-sponsored with Church of Christ, Congregational, Newington)

The Life of a Cathedral Musician 2017 Sat Sep 23rd 10:00am Washington National Cathedral organist, Benjamin Straley, in

conversation with Peter Niedmann, talks about the life and work of a 21st century cathedral musician. Video excerpts will be included in this fascinating behind-the-scenes presentation.

Church of Christ, Congregational, 1075 Main Street Newington, CT 06111