1999
Region I AGO Convention
Worcester,
Massachusetts June 27-30, 1999
MAJOR EVENTS
Opening Convocation • College of the Holy Cross St. Joseph's Memorial Chapel • 1985 IV/70 M Taylor & Boody In addition to music for organ and brass, and choral music by one of Boston's finest professional church choirs, we will get to sing! This celebration will set the tone for a convention filled with glorious music, learning, and warm fellowship. James David Christie, Organist, with Paramount Brass Church of the Advent Choir - Edith Ho, Director
Service of Psalms • St. Joseph Church • 1928 III/31 EP Casavant-Freres, Ltee., in a French Romantic style Participate in an ecumenical celebration of song in a setting of unique architectural beauty. You will hear choral music by the inspirational Youth Pro Musica, the premiere of a new setting of the 23rd Psalm by Gwyneth Walker, and the winning selection from our hymn competition. This will be an occasion to lift your spirit and raise your voice in song. Youth Pro Musica - Hazel Somerville, Director Kenneth Grinnell, Organist 23rd Psalm - Gwyneth Walker, Directed by Michelle Graveline
Solemn Vespers for the Solemnity of Ss. Peter and Paul • Cathedral of St. Paul • 1957 III/73 EP Casavant-Freres Ltee. Renovation by Russell & Co. This festival service features the Cathedral Festival Singers and the Cathedral Trombone Quartet. Featured works during this service will include: "O Gracious Light" and "I Was Glad" by Frank Ferko, Duruflé's "Tu es Petrus," and the "Te Deum in G" of Vaughan Williams. Also: festive service music, including a commissioned canticle setting by Worcester composer John Delorey. Cathedral Festival Singers and Cathedral Brass Ensemble John Sittard, Director; Mark Dwyer, Organist
OrganPlus Concert • Mechanics Hall • Historic 1864 IV/65 M Hook Three outstanding organists are joined by members of the Boston Symphony Orchestra in a unique program for organ and instruments. Premiered will be Daniel Pinkham’s "Odes” for English Horn and Organ in honor of Marie-Claire Alain. Catherine Rodland, Mark Steinbach, Peter Sykes, Organists
Convention SING with Alice Parker • Wesley United Methodist Church • 1926 IV/73 EP E.M. Skinner Rediscover the intricacies of single-line melody, and the infinite possibilities for extension by choral improvisation, led by one of the country's most charismatic song leaders.
Competition Winner's Recital • Chapel of the Holy Spirit, Assumption College 1970 III/47 EP renovated by Stephen Russell & Co.
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