Upcoming Concerts & Workshops

Organ Dedication Concert

Mar 13 2010 - 6:30pm
Mar 13 2010 - 8:00pm
Etc/GMT-8

Dedication concert for the Rodgers 1038, augmented with 12 ranks of Fratelli Ruffatti Pipework, including a 16' Violone and an 8' Hooded Tuba.

Steven Smith and David Brackley, Guest Organists

Featured will be music of David Johnson, G. F. Händel, T. Albinoni, S. Barber, J. S. Bach and others.

Admission is free.

Location: 
St. Ferdinand Catholic Church
Address: 
5900 West Barry Avenue
City: 
Chicago
State: 
Illinois
Sponsor: 
St. Ferdinand Catholic Church
Event contact person: 
Church Office
Event contact phone number: 
(773) 622-5900

A SPECIAL EVENT WITH THE INSIGNIA 548

Mar 14 2010 - 2:00pm
Mar 14 2010 - 3:15pm
Etc/GMT-8

Join us for a varied program with classic organ and special selections using the digital orchestral sounds from Rodgers, the leader in digital technology. All are welcome and children are especially invited to attend. There is no admission charge.

If you would like more information on the organ call:
(800) 824-5397

Location: 
St. Joseph Catholic Church
Address: 
490 Bench St
City: 
taylors Falls
State: 
Minnesota
Sponsor: 
Rodgers Organ Studio of Minnesota/Wisconsin
Event contact person: 
Jim Hockin
Event contact phone number: 
612-802-0360
Event contact email address: 
jrhockin@earthlink.net

Workshop for Church Musicians

Mar 20 2010 - 9:00am
Mar 21 2010 - 11:00am
Etc/GMT-8

Tri-City Music is pleased to present Jim Day - organist, composer, educator - in a workshop for church musicians.
9am - 11am, Saturday, March 20, 2010
9am - 11am, Sunday, March 21, 2010
209 W Kennewick Avenue
Kennewick WA 99336

Mr. Day will be discussing:

Location: 
Tri-City Music
Address: 
209 W Kennewick Ave
City: 
Kennewick
State: 
Washington
Sponsor: 
Tri-City Music
Event contact person: 
Allan Willis
Event contact phone number: 
509-222-9829
Event contact email address: 
allanwillismusic@gmail.com

"The Art of Organ Registration"

Mar 20 2010 - 10:00am
Mar 20 2010 - 12:00pm
Etc/GMT-8

The Incomparable Hector Olivera gives a workshop on the fine art of setting registrations at the First Presbyterian Church in Bakersfield on an Austin/Rodgers Custom 4-Manual Masterpiece 1078 Pipe/Digital Combination Organ. Reservations are recommended. (At press time, there is no admission to attend this workshop.)

Location: 
First Presbyterian Church
Address: 
1705 17th Street
City: 
Bakersfield
State: 
California
Sponsor: 
Co-Sponsored by the First Presbyterian Church & Kern County Chapter AGO
Event contact person: 
Gary Peter, Chapter Dean
Event contact phone number: 
661-344-0044

Requiem by Gabriel Faure

Mar 20 2010 - 7:00pm
Mar 21 2010 - 3:00pm
Etc/GMT-8

The Three Hills Arts Academy Society presents the Wildrose Chamber Choir & Academy Chamber Orchestra in a performance of "Requiem" by Gabriel Fauré.

The performance will feature the Roland C-330 Classic Organ in conjunction with the choirs and orchestra.

Adults: $10
Students: $5
Family (4+): $25

Location: 
Mount Olive Evangelical Free Church
Address: 
705 - 6 Ave. South,
City: 
Three Hills, Alberta, Canada
Sponsor: 
The Three Hills Arts Academy Society
Event contact person: 
Ben Ewart
Event contact phone number: 
403-504-1502
Event contact email address: 
Ben.Ewert@thaas.ca

Silent Movie presentation with live organ accompaniment - "Ben Hur"

Mar 20 2010 - 7:30pm
Mar 20 2010 - 9:30pm
Etc/GMT-8

Eglise de St. Jean Evangeliste will present organist Philippe Belanger who will accompany the silent movie, Ben Hur. A Rodgers Insignia organ with MX-200 Organ Sound Expander will be used for this presentation.

Contact Fernand Raby at 819-985-0436 for tickets and information.

Location: 
Eglise de St. Jean Evangeliste
Address: 
530 Victoria St.
City: 
Thurso, QC, Canada
Sponsor: 
Eglise St. Jean Evangeliste
Event contact person: 
Fernand Raby
Event contact phone number: 
819-985-0436

RODNEY BARBOUR presents "Organ Colors for Today's Worship"

Mar 21 2010 - 2:00pm
Etc/GMT-8

Rodney's performance experience in orchestras, choirs and accompaniment of instrumentalists in a wide genre of styles combine to give him a unique understanding for midi and orchestral performance techniques of the organ. He was a presenter at both the 2000 and 2004 National Conventions of the American Guild of Organists on the topic of "MIDI and Orchestral Use of the Organ in WOrship" The Organ at Concordia Lutheran in St. Paul, MN. is a Rodgers 688 with 15 ranks of Cassavent pipes.

Location: 
CONCORDIA LUTHERAN
Address: 
255 W. DOUGLAS ST.
City: 
SOUTH ST. PAUL
State: 
Minnesota
Sponsor: 
RODGERS Organ Studio of Minnesota/Wisconsin
Event contact person: 
BARBARA GENSMER
Event contact phone number: 
952-922-7751
Event contact email address: 
ORGANLADIE@AOL.COM

"The Incomparable HECTOR OLIVERA In Concert"

Mar 21 2010 - 4:00pm
Mar 21 2010 - 6:00pm
Etc/GMT-8

The Incomparable Hector Olivera promises to provide a stunning concert at the First Presbyterian Church in Bakersfield on an Austin/Rodgers Custom 4-Manual Masterpiece 1078 Pipe/Digital Combination Organ. Reservations are recommended. (At press time, the admission fee has not been determined. Please contact Robert Tall & Associates in January 2010 for these details.)

Location: 
First Presbyterian Church
Address: 
1705 17th Street
City: 
Bakersfield
State: 
California
Sponsor: 
Co-Sponsored by Robert Tall & Associates, Inc. & First Presbyterian Church
Event contact person: 
Robert Tall & Associates, Inc.
Event contact phone number: 
909-599-7899
Event contact email address: 
tallorg@aol.com

Rodney Barbour in Concert at Concordia Lutheran in St. Paul MN.

Mar 21 2010 - 4:00pm
Mar 21 2010 - 5:30pm
Etc/GMT-8

Rodney Barbour , featured on organ CD recordings for his unique ability and talent in concert will present a colorful program on the newly installed Rodgers 688 interfaced with 15 ranks of Cassavent pipes at Concordia Lutheran.

Address: 
255 W. DOUGLAS ST.
City: 
SOUTH ST. PAUL
State: 
Minnesota
Sponsor: 
RODGERS Organ Studio of Minnesota/Wisconsin
Event contact person: 
BARBARA GENSMER
Event contact phone number: 
952922-7751
Event contact email address: 
ORGANLADIE@AOL.COM

Dan Miller Workshop - MIDI in Heritage and Contemporary Worship

Mar 27 2010 - 1:00pm
Mar 27 2010 - 3:00pm
Etc/GMT-8

Dan Miller will present a MIDI workshop featuring the Rodgers MX-200 Sound Module for use in Heritage and Contemporary worship preferences. The workshop is offered without charge. Pre-registration is appreciated to ensure adequate workshop materials.

Location: 
Granada Presbyerian Church
Address: 
950 University Drive
City: 
Coral Gables
State: 
Florida
Sponsor: 
Central Music, Inc.
Event contact person: 
Jay Brooks, Regional Manager
Event contact phone number: 
800-537-7473
Event contact email address: 
CentralSFL@aol.com