2018-2019 Chapter Events
Schedule of Chapter Events -- view calendar for full listings
Date & Time |
Event Details |
Location |
August 22, 6:30pm |
2021 Regional Conference Planning Meeting |
Irvington Presbyterian Church parlor 25 N. Broadway, Irvington NY 10533 |
September 23, 5:30pm |
Rising Stars Mini Concert featuring Daniel Ficarri and Chris Chen followed by Dinner |
Presbyterian Church of Mount Kisco, 605 Millwood Rd. Mount Kisco, NY |
October 21, 4pm |
Pedals, Pipes and Pizza |
White Plains Presbyterian Church 39 N Broadway, White Plains NY 10601 |
November 11, 4pm |
Members' Recital |
St. James the Less 10 Church Lane, Scarsdale, NY |
January 6, 7pm |
Twelfth Night Party and Music Swap |
Homefield House 911 Saw Mill River Rd, Yonkers NY |
January 22, 7pm |
Recital and Lecture by Fanxiu Shen |
St. James the Less 10 Church Lane, Scarsdale, NY |
February 18, all day |
2019 President's Day Conference in NYC |
Saint Thomas Church, Fifth Ave at 53 Saint Patrick's Cathedral, Fifth Ave at 51st NYC |
March 17, 2:30pm |
Trip to West Point with Concert by Craig Williams at 2:30 p.m. in the Chapel, Tour of workshop and chapel, dinner following with Craig |
West Point Chapel, West Point, NY |
June 11, 6:30pm |
Annual Meeting and Dinner |
The Private Patio at Sam's of Gedney Way, 50 Gedney Way, White Plains, NY |
Opening Recital - Rising Stars
Chris Yuejian Lee, Craig Degener, Daniel Ficarri
Westchester County, NY, Sept. 23, a good crowd of organ devotees, coming from as far away as Fairfield Conn., were present at Mt. Kisco Presbyterian Church to hear two young rising stars in the organ world play works by Guilmant, Bach, Weaver, and Reger. Chris Yuejian Lee and Daniel Ficarri played on the 2008 III/53 Beckerath. Terry Flanagan, music director, hosted the event. Lee is the organ scholar at Hitchcock Presbyterian Church in Scarsdale. He regaled us with a piece by his teacher, John Weaver, that showed off the instrument’s great versatility and depth of sound. Ficarri is the organ scholar at The Church of St. Paul the Apostle, N.Y.C. He studied with Paul Jacobs at the Juillard School, and his Bach piece was played effortlessly and made the church resonate to great effect. Afterward all marveled at the workings of the organ and were treated by member Frank Miller to a repast that surpassed royalty! -- Karen Longwell
As published in the January, 2019 issue of TAO
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As published in the January, 2019 issue of TAO
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Pedals, Pipes & Pizza
Westchester County, NY, Oct 21, the chapter sponsored a Pedals, Pipes & Pizza event at White Plains Presbyterian Church. Host Ty Lundman demonstrated the church's Austin organ to the enthusiastic children and adults who attended. This was followed by a tour of the organ chambers that was enjoyed by the children and adults alike. Frank Miller brought several pipes to demonstrate their sounds and types and the students each had fun trying to make a sound of an eight-foot pipe.. Everyone had a chance to play a few notes at the organ (hands and feet) which was followed by eight large pizzas that were easily dispatched. - Craig Degener
Members' Recital
Front Row: Terence J. Flanagan, Tamara Cashour, Jonathan Riss,
Back Row: Matthew Lewis, Edwin Wallace, Chris Yuejian Chen, Craig Degener
Westchester County, NY, Nov. 11, a member' recital was held at St. James the Less Epicsopal Church in Scarsdale on its new IV/65 Klais. Matthew Lewis hosted the event and various members brought food for the reception that followed. Recitalists Tamara Cashour, Edwin Wallace, Terence J. Flanagan, Jonathan Riss and Chris Yuejian Chen played selections by Joe Utterback, Edwin Wallace, Pierre Cochereau, Rheinberger, and Mendelssohn. The excitement of the evening happened during Jonathan Riss's selection when the fire alarm sounded. After fire fighters inspected the church and allowed us back in while they tried to turn off the alarm, we had part of our reception. Flanagan was presented with the past dean pin from the current dean, Craig Degener. After the alarm ceased, we returned to the sanctuary to hear the conclusion of the recital. Part two of the reception followed. -- Virginia Bender
As published in the March, 2019 issue of TAO
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As published in the March, 2019 issue of TAO
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Twelfth Night
Westchester County, NY, Jan 6:: a head count of about 30 revelers shows that the chapter's Twelfth Night party is a popular event on our calendar. There was the feeling of jubilant relief as everyone told their tales of triumph and slight missfires that accompany the holidays. We all learned and grew from them. The Homefield House in Yonkers was a pleasant setting for our fete; with plenty of open space for conversation. Frank Miller not only procured the space, but also arranged for a sumptuous catered dinner. A music swap table was set up for members to place their unused music and possibly pick up another dusty treasure. Alla Borzova and Alex Dmitriev graciously gave out free copies of their organ pieces. To top off the evening, Dr. Robert Chase was honored with an AGO sweatshirt that he would wear on his many trips to the gym. Ed Wallace was celebrating his 70th birthday and he was serenaded with the appropriate ballad. - Karen Longwell
As published in The American Organist, May, 2019
As published in The American Organist, May, 2019
Recital and Lecture by Fanxiu Shen
Westchester County, NY, Westchester Jan. 22: the chapter cosponsored a recital and lecture by at St. James the Less Church in Scarsdale, hosted by Matthew Lewis. Fanxiu is on the faculty of the Central Conservatory of Music in Beijing. In addition to her wonderful recital, she provided us with a slideshow-lecture on the organs in China. - Craig Degener
As published in the June, 2019 issue of The American Organist
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As published in the June, 2019 issue of The American Organist
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West Point Recital and Lunch with Craig Williams
Westchester County, NY, March 17: Craig S. Williams, organist-choirmaster at the U.S. Military Academy at West Point, led members and friends of the Westchester and Fairfield Chapters on a tour of the Cadet Chapel. They were shown the four-rank Möller Artiste in St. Martin's Chapel (the crypt) and the four manual, 380-rank, 23,500-pipe Möller in Cadet Chapel, the largest organ in a sacred space in the world. The chapters then went to the recital given by Craig S. Williams. Following the recital, the group went to Schade's Restaurant in Highland Falls for a time of conversation with Williams, members and friends. - Virginia Bender
As submitted to TAO
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As submitted to TAO
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Annual Dinner & Meeting
Westchester Chapter, NY, June 11, members gathered for the Annual meeting and dinner at Sam's of Gedney Way. Members enjoyed convivial conversation as they ate together. A brief meeting took place before dessert.
