Region II, Westchester,
NY October 18, Robert Fertitta lectured on the topic ”The
Chorale as Cantus Firmus” at Memorial United Methodist Church
in White Plains Carlton E. Maaia II, host). This practical showcase
of 18 chorale preludes, which are in most organists' repertoire,
is highly recommended. Professor Fertitta, who is retired from
State University of NewYork-Purchase and is a noted photographer
of stained-glass windows, performed on the church's 50 rank Moller
organ. The reception that followed was prepared by board members
Lois Simmonds, and Judith Abel.– Ralph A. Burkhart
as published in The
American Organist, January, 2010
Note: We tried to send
a change in time to be published correctly - that was that the
organ was really a 59 rank Austin and that Joyce Gardner also
helped with the reception. Even though this correction was sent
the next day, unfortunately, it was not incorporated.
