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9:00am EDT

Sunday Wine Tour

Limited Capacity seats available

The Promised Wine Tour (Limited to 55 participants)

Sunday morning we will enjoy a scenic bus ride from downtown Syracuse to the Swedish Hill Winery and on to Lodi, NY. This quaint village also houses E & G.G. Hook organ, op 140 (citation #243). After hearing a demonstration by Jillian Gardner, a third year student at Oberlin Conservatory, we will return to the business of the day.

Sunday August 10, 2014 9:00am - 6:00pm EDT
Syracuse Bus Tour Syracuse and Surroundings

11:00am EDT

E. & G.G. Hook, Opus 140 (1852) (Optional Day)

Limited Capacity seats available

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Lodi Historical Society
E. & G.G. Hook Op. 140 (1852)
Lodi
Recitalist: Jillian Gardner

Artist

Jillian Gardner

Jillian Gardner is a third year student at Oberlin College and Conservatory, where she is majoring in organ performance under the guidance of James David Christie. She is also pursuing a minor in harpsichord with Webb Wiggins. A native of Lee Center, New York, a village near Syracuse... Read More →

Sunday August 10, 2014 11:00am - 11:30am EDT
Lodi Historical Society 8493 South Main St., Lodi, NY 14860

9:30am EDT

Water to Wine Tour

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Water to Wine Tour – 9:30 a.m. - 5:00 p.m.
For the brave and able bodied, a second wine tour will be offered. Water To Wine Tours will take the first 15 of wine trail adventurers on a scenic and leisurely 5-hour boat tour across Cayuga Lake. Designed to be relaxing yet informative, this tour includes tastings at Sheldrake Point, Thirsty Owl, and Long Point, complimentary soft drinks aboard the boat, and a discount coupon for wine purchases. For maximum flexibility and choice for participants, lunch will be on your own at The Bistro at Thirsty Owl Wine Company.

Monday August 11, 2014 9:30am - 5:00pm EDT
Boat Tour Cayuga Lake

10:15am EDT

Syracuse History Presentation & Tour

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Syracuse History Presentation & Tour
This tour consists of a morning presentation by Dennis Connors, Curator of History at the Onondaga Historical Association, and visitors from Syracuse’s early history; a catered lunch and afternoon visits to the Onondaga Historical Association Museum and the Erie Canal Museum - a one of a kind museum found only in Syracuse.

Monday August 11, 2014 10:15am - 5:00pm EDT
Syracuse Bus Tour Syracuse and Surroundings

8:00pm EDT

Holtkamp, Job No. 1659

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Hendricks Chapel, Syracuse University
Holtkamp No. 1659 (1952), 3 manuals
Syracuse
Recitalist: Hector Olivera

Artist

Hector Olivera

Since entering the Buenos Aires Conservatory as a child prodigy at age six, Maestro Hector Olivera has become one of the most sought after and revered international concert organists of the present time. ‘The Times Reporter’, describes an evening with Mr. Olivera as: “An event... Read More →

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Monday August 11, 2014 8:00pm - 9:30pm EDT
Hendricks Chapel Syracuse University

9:00am EDT

Tellers Organ Co., Op. 993 (1965)

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Temple Concord
Tellers Organ Co. Op. 993 (1965), 3 manuals
Syracuse
Recitalist: Joby Bell

Artist

Joby Bell

Joby Bell maintains an active career as a recitalist, teacher, and collaborator. He currently serves on the faculty at Appalachian State University, where he teaches organ and church music. His teaching specializes in memorization and practice techniques, service playing, choral accompanying... Read More →

Tuesday August 12, 2014 9:00am - 9:40am EDT
Temple Concord 910 Madison St, Syracuse, NY

10:30am EDT

Casavant Frères Ltée., Op. 2075 (1951)

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St Anthony of Padua
Casavant Fréres Ltée, Op. 2075, 1951, 3 manuals
Syracuse
Recitalist: Silviya Mateva

Artist

Silviya Mateva

Silviya Mateva of Plovdiv, Bulgaria, started studying piano at the age of seven and began her organ studies when she was 16. She is enrolled in the Doctoral program at the University of Oklahoma and studies with John Schwandt. In 2012 she began serving as a teaching assistant in... Read More →

Tuesday August 12, 2014 10:30am - 11:10am EDT
St. Anthony of Padua Parish 1515 Midland Ave, Syracuse, NY

1:30pm EDT

J.H. Willcox, Opus 23 (1872)

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St Cecilia’s ~ Our Lady of Peace
J.H. Willcox Op. 23 (1872) / Restoration by Andover (1989), 2 manuals
Solvay
Recitalist: Christopher Marks

Artist

Christopher Marks

Christopher Marks has been hailed for his “style and assurance” in performance, and is quickly gaining a reputation for creative and friendly programming. His interest and skill with historic American instruments has led to four appearances at conventions of the Organ Historical... Read More →

Tuesday August 12, 2014 1:30pm - 2:10pm EDT
St. Cecilia’s R.C. Church 101 Woods Rd, Solvay, NY

2:50pm EDT

Wm. A. Johnson, Opus 43 (1855)

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Westminster Presbyterian Church
Wm Johnson Op. 43 (1855), 2 manuals
Syracuse
Recitalist: Robert Kerner

Artist

Rob Kerner

Robert Kerner, a native of Pennsylvania, received both Bachelor of Music Education and Master of Music degrees from Syracuse University. In 1975 he co-founded, with Ben Merchant, the firm of Kerner and Merchant Pipe Organ Builders. He moved to Rochester in 1981, where he was employed... Read More →

Tuesday August 12, 2014 2:50pm - 3:30pm EDT
Westminster Presbyterian Church 1601 Park St, Syracuse, NY

4:05pm EDT

Möller, Op. 5827 (1930)

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Plymouth Congregational Church
M.P. Möller Op. 5827 (1930), 4 manuals
Syracuse
Recitalist: Bryan Anderson

Artist

Bryan Anderson

Bryan Anderson serves as organist and pianist at Proclamation Presbyterian Church just outside Philadelphia in Bryn Mawr. He comes from Stockbridge, GA where he previously served for six years as a pianist at his home church of Providence Reformed Presbyterian. Bryan has studied... Read More →

Tuesday August 12, 2014 4:05pm - 4:45pm EDT
Plymouth Congregational Church 232 E. Onondaga St, Syracuse, NY

8:00pm EDT

Holtkamp, Job No. 1649 (1950)

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Setnor Auditorium, Crouse College, Syracuse University
Holtkamp No. 1649 (1950), 3 manuals . and
Schwenkedel Opus 123, 1 manual
Syracuse
Recitalist: Kola Owolabi, with Gabriel DiMartino, Trumpet

Artist

Gabriel DiMartino

Gabriel DiMartino is an instructor of music at the Syracuse University Setnor School of Music. He has been playing trumpet since his father gave him one to put in his toy box on his third birthday. Now age 24, he has studied the trumpet nearly his entire life, taking lessons and attending masterclasses and conferences for over 18 years. Most recently, Gabriel has studie... Read More →

Kola Owolabi

A native of Toronto, Canada, Kola Owolabi is University Organist and Associate Professor of Music at Syracuse University. There, he teaches courses in organ, improvisation, continuo playing and baroque chamber music, plays for weekly chapel services and special events, and coordinates... Read More →

Tuesday August 12, 2014 8:00pm - 9:00pm EDT
Setnor Auditorium, Crouse College

8:55am EDT

Morey & Barnes, Op. 165 (1896)

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St Mary’s Church
Morey & Barnes Op. 165 (1896), 2 manuals
Cortland
Recitalist: J.R. Daniels, with string quintet

Artist

Clinton String Quartet

The Clinton String Quartet was formed in 1982 and is Central New York's most active professional New York Classical Music quartet. In addition to their regular concert performances the Quartet performs for commercial and municipal black tie affairs and private events. In recent... Read More →

J.R. Daniels

J.R. Daniels is the organist and choirmaster at Saints Simon and Jude Church, Pittsburgh, Pennsylvania. He earned his degrees at Grove City College and Duquesne University. Mr. Daniels has passed the prescribed tests in service playing and holds the prestigious Service Playing Certificate... Read More →

Wednesday August 13, 2014 8:55am - 9:35am EDT
St. Mary's Catholic Church 46 N. Main Street, Cortland, NY

10:30am EDT

(A) John Brombaugh, Opus 2 (1966)

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Trinity Lutheran Church
John Brombaugh Op. 2 (1966), 1 manual
Ithaca
Recitalist: Annie Laver

Artist

Annie Laver

Prizewinning organist Annie Laver has performed throughout Europe and the United States. She has been recognized with a number of awards, including second prize in the 2010 American Guild of Organists National Young Artist Competition in Organ Performance. She holds degrees from... Read More →

Wednesday August 13, 2014 10:30am - 11:00am EDT
Trinity Lutheran Church 149 Honness Lane, Ithaca, NY

10:30am EDT

(B) Wolff et Associés, Op. 16 (1975)

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First Unitarian Society of Ithaca
Hellmuth Wolff & Associés Op. 16 (1975), 2 manuals
Ithaca
Recitalist: Jonathan Biggers

Artist

Jonathan Biggers

Jonathan Biggers is hailed as "one of the most outstanding concert organists in the United States," and maintains an active career as both a professor of organ and harpsichord and as a concert organist of the first order. He holds the prestigious Edwin Link Endowed Professorship... Read More →

Wednesday August 13, 2014 10:30am - 11:00am EDT
First Unitarian Society of Ithaca 208 East Buffalo Street, Ithaca, NY

11:35am EDT

(A) Wolff et Associés, Op. 16 (1975)

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First Unitarian Society of Ithaca
Hellmuth Wolff & Associés Op. 16 (1975), 2 manuals
Ithaca
Recitalist: Jonathan Biggers

Artist

Jonathan Biggers

Jonathan Biggers is hailed as "one of the most outstanding concert organists in the United States," and maintains an active career as both a professor of organ and harpsichord and as a concert organist of the first order. He holds the prestigious Edwin Link Endowed Professorship... Read More →

Wednesday August 13, 2014 11:35am - 12:05am EDT
First Unitarian Society of Ithaca 208 East Buffalo Street, Ithaca, NY

11:35am EDT

(B) John Brombaugh, Opus 2 (1966)

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Trinity Lutheran Church
John Brombaugh Op. 2 (1966), 1 manual
Ithaca
Recitalist: Annie Laver

Artist

Annie Laver

Prizewinning organist Annie Laver has performed throughout Europe and the United States. She has been recognized with a number of awards, including second prize in the 2010 American Guild of Organists National Young Artist Competition in Organ Performance. She holds degrees from... Read More →

Wednesday August 13, 2014 11:35am - 12:05am EDT
Trinity Lutheran Church 149 Honness Lane, Ithaca, NY

1:45pm EDT

OHS Annual Meeting

OHS Annual Meeting
Uris Hall Auditorium - Cornell University (Cornell University)

Wednesday August 13, 2014 1:45pm - 2:45pm EDT
Uris Hall Auditorium - Cornell University Cornell University

3:00pm EDT

(B) The Cornell Baroque Organ (2011)

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Cornell University
GOArt Organ (2010) 2 manuals
Ithaca
Recitalist: David Yearsley

Artist

David Yearsley

David Yearsley was educated at Harvard College and Stanford University, where he received his Ph.D. in Musicology in 1994. At Cornell he continues to pursue his interests in the performance, literature and history of northern European music among other activities. His musicological... Read More →

Wednesday August 13, 2014 3:00pm - 3:30pm EDT
Anabel Taylor Chapel - Cornell University 548 College Ave, Ithaca, NY

3:00pm EDT

(C) Augustinus Vicedomini (1746)

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Artist

Greg Crowell

Gregory Crowell is university organist and affiliate professor of music general education at Grand Valley State University in Allendale, Michigan. He also serves as director of music of St. Mark’s Episcopal Church in Grand Rapids. A former OHS director of publications, Crowell is... Read More →

Wednesday August 13, 2014 3:00pm - 3:30pm EDT
Sage Chapel - Cornell University 147 Ho Plaza, Tower Rd, Ithaca, NY

3:00pm EDT

(A) Lecture - “The Genesis of the Cornell Baroque Organ”

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Cornell University
Lecture - “The Genesis of the Cornell Baroque Organ”
Ithaca
Lecturer: Annette Richards

Speaker

Annette Richards

In her work as a music historian and keyboard player, Annette Richards draws on her training in English literature, art history, musicology, and musical performance. Musical and visual aesthetics and criticism are of particular interest to her, as is music in literature, and changing... Read More →

Wednesday August 13, 2014 3:00pm - 3:30pm EDT
Barnes Hall - Cornell University 129 Ho Plaza, Ithaca, NY

3:50pm EDT

(A) The Cornell Baroque Organ (2011)

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Cornell University
GOArt Organ (2010) 2 manuals
Ithaca
Recitalist: David Yearsley

Artist

David Yearsley

David Yearsley was educated at Harvard College and Stanford University, where he received his Ph.D. in Musicology in 1994. At Cornell he continues to pursue his interests in the performance, literature and history of northern European music among other activities. His musicological... Read More →

Wednesday August 13, 2014 3:50pm - 4:20pm EDT
Anabel Taylor Chapel - Cornell University 548 College Ave, Ithaca, NY

3:50pm EDT

(B) Augustinus Vicedomini (1746)

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Artist

Greg Crowell

Gregory Crowell is university organist and affiliate professor of music general education at Grand Valley State University in Allendale, Michigan. He also serves as director of music of St. Mark’s Episcopal Church in Grand Rapids. A former OHS director of publications, Crowell is... Read More →

Wednesday August 13, 2014 3:50pm - 4:20pm EDT
Sage Chapel - Cornell University 147 Ho Plaza, Tower Rd, Ithaca, NY

3:50pm EDT

(C) Lecture - “The Genesis of the Cornell Baroque Organ”

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Cornell University
Lecture - “The Genesis of the Cornell Baroque Organ”
Ithaca
Lecturer: Annette Richards

Speaker

Annette Richards

In her work as a music historian and keyboard player, Annette Richards draws on her training in English literature, art history, musicology, and musical performance. Musical and visual aesthetics and criticism are of particular interest to her, as is music in literature, and changing... Read More →

Wednesday August 13, 2014 3:50pm - 4:20pm EDT
Barnes Hall - Cornell University 129 Ho Plaza, Ithaca, NY

4:40pm EDT

(A) Augustinus Vicedomini (1746)

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Cornell University
Agustinius Vicedomini (1746) 1 manual
Restoration by Greg Harrold Organbuilders (2000)
Ithaca
Recitalist: Gregory Crowell

Artist

Greg Crowell

Gregory Crowell is university organist and affiliate professor of music general education at Grand Valley State University in Allendale, Michigan. He also serves as director of music of St. Mark’s Episcopal Church in Grand Rapids. A former OHS director of publications, Crowell is... Read More →

Wednesday August 13, 2014 4:40pm - 5:10pm EDT
Sage Chapel - Cornell University 147 Ho Plaza, Tower Rd, Ithaca, NY

4:40pm EDT

(C) The Cornell Baroque Organ (2011)

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Cornell University
GOArt Organ (2010) 2 manuals
Ithaca
Recitalist: David Yearsley

Artist

David Yearsley

David Yearsley was educated at Harvard College and Stanford University, where he received his Ph.D. in Musicology in 1994. At Cornell he continues to pursue his interests in the performance, literature and history of northern European music among other activities. His musicological... Read More →

Wednesday August 13, 2014 4:40pm - 5:10pm EDT
Anabel Taylor Chapel - Cornell University 548 College Ave, Ithaca, NY

4:40pm EDT

(B) Lecture - “The Genesis of the Cornell Baroque Organ”

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Cornell University
Lecture - “The Genesis of the Cornell Baroque Organ”
Ithaca
Lecturer: Annette Richards

Speaker

Annette Richards

In her work as a music historian and keyboard player, Annette Richards draws on her training in English literature, art history, musicology, and musical performance. Musical and visual aesthetics and criticism are of particular interest to her, as is music in literature, and changing... Read More →

Wednesday August 13, 2014 4:40pm - 5:10pm EDT
Barnes Hall - Cornell University 129 Ho Plaza, Ithaca, NY

8:15pm EDT

Aeolian-Skinner, Opus 1009 (1940)

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Sage Chapel, Cornell University
Aeolian Skinner Op. 1009 (1940) 3 manuals
Ithaca
Recitalist: Christopher Houlihan

Artist

Christopher Houlihan

The young American organist Christopher Houlihan has been labeled “gifted” (New York Times), “dazzling” (Wall Street Journal), and “eloquent…launch[ed on] a major career” (Los Angeles Times). His Vierne 2012 tour attracted critical acclaim for performing the six symphonies... Read More →

Wednesday August 13, 2014 8:15pm - 9:15pm EDT
Sage Chapel - Cornell University 147 Ho Plaza, Tower Rd, Ithaca, NY

9:00am EDT

M.P. Möller, Opus 9734 (1963)

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Church of the Saviour
M.P. Möller Op. 9734 (1962) 3 manuals
Syracuse
Recitalist: Will Headlee

Artist

Will Headlee

Will Headlee is Professor emeritus at Syracuse University Since 1990 he has been organist of Park Central Presbyterian Church. He retired in May 1992 after 36 years of varied academic responsibilities and continuous choir directing activity, including six seasons with the Hendricks... Read More →

Thursday August 14, 2014 9:00am - 9:40am EDT
The Church of the Saviour 437 James St, Syracuse, NY

10:30am EDT

Schlicker (1965)

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St. Michael’s Lutheran Church
Schlicker Organ Co. (1965) 2 manuals
Camillus
Recitalist: Allison Evans Henry, with Tim Schmidt, Guitar

Artist

Allison Evans Henry

Allison Evans Henry received the Bachelor’s degree from Mansfield University with Kent Hill. She completed the Master and Doctorate of Music in Organ Performance, in addition to the Performer’s Certificate at the Eastman School of Music, while a student of David Craighead. Ms... Read More →

Tim Schmidt

Timothy Schmidt has performed in numerous solo and chamber concerts and has appeared on recital series for the Rochester Guitar Society, the Auburn Chamber Symphony, Utica College, LeMoyne College, the Truro Twilight Concerts on Cape Cod, and the American Church in Paris, France... Read More →

Thursday August 14, 2014 10:30am - 11:10am EDT
St. Michael's Lutheran Church 5108 West Genesee St, Camillus, NY

12:30pm EDT

(A) C.B. Fisk, Opus 70 (1976)

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First Presbyterian Church
C.B. Fisk Op. 70 (1976) 2 manuals
Cazenovia
Recitalist: Christopher Howerter

Artist

Christopher Howerter

Christopher J. Howerter, organist and conductor, performed organ in the United States and Europe. Among these engagements, he performed at St. Mary the Virgin and Brick Church in New York City, Church of the Good Shepherd in Rosemont (Philadelphia), Pennsylvania, Trinity Cathedral... Read More →

Thursday August 14, 2014 12:30pm - 1:10pm EDT
The First Presbyterian Church of Cazenovia 27 Albany St, Cazenovia, NY

1:30pm EDT

(B) C.B. Fisk, Opus 70 (1976)

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First Presbyterian Church
C.B. Fisk Op. 70 (1976) 2 manuals
Cazenovia
Recitalist: Christopher Howerter

Artist

Christopher Howerter

Christopher J. Howerter, organist and conductor, performed organ in the United States and Europe. Among these engagements, he performed at St. Mary the Virgin and Brick Church in New York City, Church of the Good Shepherd in Rosemont (Philadelphia), Pennsylvania, Trinity Cathedral... Read More →

Thursday August 14, 2014 1:30pm - 2:10pm EDT
The First Presbyterian Church of Cazenovia 27 Albany St, Cazenovia, NY

3:00pm EDT

(A) Holtkamp, Job No. 1797 (1965)

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May Memorial Unitarian Universalist Society
Holtkamp No. 1797 (1965) 2 manuals
DeWitt
Recitalist: Glenn Kime

Artist

Glenn Kime

Glenn Kime began organ studies at Bethany Church, Randolph, Vermont, during the pastorate of his father, Rev. Albert Kime. His teacher was Florence Scholl Cushman, a student of Wilhelm Middelschulte; he continued studies with Will Headlee, Gillian Weir, and Cherry Rhodes. He is director... Read More →

Thursday August 14, 2014 3:00pm - 3:40pm EDT
May Memorial Unitarian Universalist Society 3800E Gennesee St, Syracuse, NY

3:00pm EDT

(B) Lecture - "Isaac Van Vleck Flagler"

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Holy Cross Church
Lecture – I. V. Flagler
DeWitt
Lecturer: John Apple

Flagler was important to Central New York’s organ history, teaching at Syracuse University and Cornell, organist at several churches in Auburn, N.Y., and publisher of several collections of organ music.

Speaker

John Apple

D. John Apple, a native of Michigan, has lived in Charlotte, NC since 1982. He has degrees from Westminster Choir College (M.M.), Houghton College (B.M.) and Concordia Lutheran Junior College/Ann Arbor (A.A.). He is historian for the Charlotte Chapter AGO and founder/president of... Read More →

Thursday August 14, 2014 3:00pm - 3:40pm EDT
Holy Cross Catholic Church 4112 East Genesee St, DeWitt, NY

4:00pm EDT

(B) Holtkamp, Job No. 1797 (1965)

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May Memorial Unitarian Universalist Society
Holtkamp No. 1797 (1965) 2 manuals
DeWitt
Recitalist: Glenn Kime

Artist

Glenn Kime

Glenn Kime began organ studies at Bethany Church, Randolph, Vermont, during the pastorate of his father, Rev. Albert Kime. His teacher was Florence Scholl Cushman, a student of Wilhelm Middelschulte; he continued studies with Will Headlee, Gillian Weir, and Cherry Rhodes. He is director... Read More →

Thursday August 14, 2014 4:00pm - 4:40pm EDT
May Memorial Unitarian Universalist Society 3800E Gennesee St, Syracuse, NY

4:00pm EDT

(A) Lecture - "Isaac Van Vleck Flagler"

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Holy Cross Church
Lecture – I. V. Flagler
DeWitt
Lecturer: John Apple

Flagler was important to Central New York’s organ history, teaching at Syracuse University and Cornell, organist at several churches in Auburn, N.Y., and publisher of several collections of organ music.

Speaker

John Apple

D. John Apple, a native of Michigan, has lived in Charlotte, NC since 1982. He has degrees from Westminster Choir College (M.M.), Houghton College (B.M.) and Concordia Lutheran Junior College/Ann Arbor (A.A.). He is historian for the Charlotte Chapter AGO and founder/president of... Read More →

Thursday August 14, 2014 4:00pm - 4:40pm EDT
Holy Cross Catholic Church 4112 East Genesee St, DeWitt, NY

8:00pm EDT

Frank Roosevelt, Opus 520 (1892)

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Cathedral of the Immaculate Conception
Frank Roosevelt Op. 520 (1892) / Schantz Op. 1594 3 manual
Syracuse
Recitalist: Diane Belcher

Artist

Diane Belcher

Organist Diane Meredith Belcher brings to the music world performances of rare artistry; her stirringly expressive, dazzlingly clear, and astoundingly virtuosic playing has thrilled audiences throughout the United States, in Europe and Canada since her solo debut at age fifteen. Among... Read More →

Thursday August 14, 2014 8:00pm - 9:00pm EDT
The Cathedral of the Immaculate Conception 259 E Onondaga St, Syracuse, NY

8:45am EDT

Johnson & Son, Opus 510 (1878) - Optional day

Limited Capacity seats available

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Meridian Baptist Church
Wm. Johnson & Son Op. 510 (1878) 1 manual
Meridian
Recitalist: Carol Britt

Artist

Carol Britt

Carol Britt is a native of Salem, Illinois, and has lived in Thibodaux, La., since 1991. She began studying organ in 1957. Her degrees include a DMA in organ performance from the University of Alabama, an MM in organ performance from the University of Evansville, a BM in education... Read More →

Friday August 15, 2014 8:45am - 9:15am EDT
Meridian Baptist Church 3138 NY 370, Meridian, NY

10:05am EDT

Skinner Organ Co., Opus 644 (1927) - Optional Day

Limited Capacity seats available

Artist

Rosalind Mohnsen

Rosalind Mohnsen is director of music and organist at Immaculate Conception Church of Malden/Medford, Massachusetts. She received the bachelor of music in education degree in piano from the University of Nebraska and the master of music degree and performer’s certificate in organ... Read More →

Friday August 15, 2014 10:05am - 10:45am EDT
St. James Episcopal Church 96 E Genesee St, Skaneateles, NY 13152

11:15am EDT

Lunch Cruise - Optional Day

Limited Capacity seats available

Lunch Cruise aboard the Judge Ben Wiles
Skaneateles Lake

Friday August 15, 2014 11:15am - 1:15pm EDT
Boat - Judge Ben Wiles Skaneateles Lake

2:00pm EDT

Steere & Turner (ca. 1891) - Optional day

Limited Capacity seats available

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Willard Memorial Chapel, Former Auburn Theological Seminary
Steere & Turner (1891) 2 manuals
Auburn
Recitalist: Matthias Schmelmer

Artist

Matthias Schmelmer

Matthias Schmelmer, born and raised near Nuremberg (Bavaria), studied church music at „Berliner Kirchenmusikschule“ in Berlin, with Karl Hochreither (organ) , Renate Zimmermann (organ improvisation) and Martin Behrmann (conducting). After graduating from college in 1998, he obtained... Read More →

Friday August 15, 2014 2:00pm - 2:40pm EDT
Willard Memorial Chapel 17 Nelson St, Auburn, NY

3:00pm EDT

Schlicker (1989) - Optional day

Limited Capacity seats available

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Holy Family Church
Schlicker Organ Co. (1989)
Auburn
Recitalist: Nick Bideler

Artist

Nick Bideler

Nicholas Bideler, born in June 1986, is a native of Fort Smith, Arkansas and has been in the music field since he was 8 years old. In 2004 Nicholas was appointed as Principle Organist at Visitation Catholic Church in Kansas City, Missouri where he also started a Royal School of... Read More →

Friday August 15, 2014 3:00pm - 3:40pm EDT
Holy Family R.C. Church 85 North St, Auburn, NY

4:00pm EDT

Carl Barckhoff (1890) and Garrett House (1872) - Optional day

Limited Capacity seats available

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St. Mary of the Assumption Church
Carl Barckhoff (1890) 2 manuals, and Garrett House (1872) 1 manual
Auburn
Recitalist: Jonathan Ryan

Artist

Jonathan Ryan

Acclaimed by audiences and critics alike for his strong communicative skills in numerous styles, exceptional use of the organ’s capabilities, and bold programming, Jonathan Ryan has quickly emerged as one of North America’s premier young concert artists. With a repertoire spanning... Read More →

Friday August 15, 2014 4:00pm - 5:00pm EDT
St. Mary’s R.C. Church 15 Clark St, Auburn, NY