Binghamton AGO Events
Our chapter officers and board work diligently to provide interesting programs for the year. Typical offerings include recitals, workshops, organ crawls, dinners and, of course, the congeniality of our meetings. We list the year's schedule of chapter events here, along with other organ and choral events of interest in the area.
Upcoming events:
Monday, March 31 - 7:00 pm - First Presbyterian Church, Troy, PA.
Member Robert Oldroyd presents organ recital of J.S. Bach’s works. Livestreamed at https://www.facebook.com/TroyPAPresbyterian
Sunday, April 6 - 4:00 pm - Trinity Episcopal Church, Binghamton. A multi-media presentation/mini-recital, called “Turning the Clock Back”.
Saturday, April 26 - 4:00 pm - First Presbyterian Church, Troy, PA. “Turning the Clock Back”, Jean Henssler/presenter.
Sunday, May 18 - 4:00 pm - Music for a Sunday Afternoon, Christ the King Fellowship-Presbyterian Church, Spencer, NY. David Jackson, organist.
Sunday, June 1 - 3:00 pm - “Share the Joy Concert” at the Broome County Forum Theatre, Binghamton. Recital by 4 members of the BTOS and the AGO followed by Open Console on the Robert-Morton organ (Sign-ups when you arrive that day)
Friday, June 6 - 6:30 pm - Members Recital at First Presbyterian Church, Johnson City
Previous events:
Thursday, March 6 - 10:00 am - Organ music sorting/cataloging, Trinity Episcopal Church, 44 Main Street, Binghamton.
Monday, March 31 - 7:00 pm - First Presbyterian Church, Troy, PA. Member Robert Oldroyd presents organ recital of J.S. Bach’s works.
Sunday, April 6 - 4:00 pm - Trinity Episcopal Church, Binghamton. A light-hearted multi-media presentation/recital, called “Turning the Clock Back”, documenting Jean Henssler’s recent 3 month return to college life at Oberlin College Conservatory of Music, Oberlin, Ohio.
Saturday, April 26 - 4:00 pm - First Presbyterian Church, Troy, PA. “Turning the Clock Back”, Jean Henssler/presenter. (Page 4)
Sunday, May 18 - 4:00 pm - Music for a Sunday Afternoon, Christ the King Fellowship-Presbyterian Church, Spencer, NY.
Sunday, February 2 - 4:00 pm - German Music Organ Recital featuring Rob Oldroyd and Randy Frye, First Presbyterian Church , Troy, PA
Saturday, February 15 - 10:00 am - Fugue State Film’s DVD THE GREAT TOCCATA. Gathering at 9:30 am with coffee/refreshments followed by the presentation at 10:00 am at Central Methodist Church, 17 Nanticoke Avenue, Endicott. Jean Henssler, host. (See below))
Thursday, March 6 - 10:00 am - Organ music sorting/cataloging, Trinity Episcopal Church, 44 Main Street, Binghamton. Further details to come.
Sunday, April 6 - 4:00 pm - Trinity Episcopal Church, Binghamton. A light-hearted multi-media presentation/recital documenting Jean Henssler’s recent 3 month return to college life at Oberlin College Conservatory of Music, Oberlin, Ohio
Tuesday, January 7 - 9:30 am - “Take - Down” of chapter tree at Roberson Museum, 30 Front Street, Binghamton.
Sunday, January 12 - 3:00 pm - Binghamton Philharmonic Orchestra presents Ensemble Intermezzo at Phelps Mansion, 191 Court Street, Binghamton. Www.binghamtonphilharmonic.org
Sunday, January 12 - 5:00 pm - Post-Holiday Chapter Dinner at Cortese Restaurant, Robinson Street, Binghamton.
Saturday, February 15 - 10:00 am - Fugue State Film’s DVD on Bach’s Great Toccata. Gathering at 9:30 am with coffee/refreshments followed by the presentation at 10:00 am at Central Methodist Church, 17 Nanticoke Avenue, Endicott. Jean Henssler, host.
Thursday, November 21 - Friday, January 4 - Home for the Holidays - Celebration of Joy and Community at Roberson Museum.
Fridays, December 6, 13, 20 - (12:15 pm - 12:45 pm) - Pipe Organ Advent(ures) at United Presbyterian Church, Cortland.
Saturday, December 7 - 3:30 pm - Binghamton Philharmonic presents “Winter Wonderland” with a pre-concert organ recital at 3:00 pm, Broome County Forum, Binghamton. www.binghamtonphilharmonic.org (607)723-3931
Tuesday, December 10 - 11:30am - Chapter Holiday Luncheon at the Dot Café in Your Needful Things, 136 E. Service Road, Binghamton, 13901. Reservations are required by this Friday, December 6.
Sunday, December 29 - 2:00 pm - BTOS presents Dennis James/organist. at the Broome County Forum, Binghamton.
Sunday, January 12 - 5:00 pm - Post-Holiday Chapter Dinner at Cortese Restaurant, Robinson Street, Binghamton.
Thursday, November 21 - Friday, January 4 - Home for the Holidays - Celebration of Joy and Community at Roberson Museum,
Saturday, November 2/2:00 pm - 3:00 pm - Young Artists Series Organ Recital with Anne Spink, United Presbyterian Church, 42 Chenango Street, Binghamton.
Sunday, November 3 - 3:00 pm - The Dolphins String Quartet, Phelps Mansion House, 191 Court Street, Binghamton. General admission $28. Go to www.binghamtonphilharmonic.org
Sunday, November 3 - 4:00 pm - Marten Jansson’s Requiem Novum at Trinity Episcopal Church, 44 Main Street, Binghamton, featuring Christina Taylor (solo), the Trinity Choir and chamber orchestra.
Saturday, October 12 - 5:00 pm (dinner - optional) followed by Pipes Alive! Concert - 6:00 pm with Hilton Baxter/organ, Julian Shepherd/cello and Lee Shepherd/violin & piano at Community Connection, Newark Valley, NY. https://www.newarkvalleycc.com
Friday, October 18 - 7:00 pm - World Premiere of THE LEGEND OF SLEEPY HOLLOW at Indiana University of Pennsylvania.
Sunday, October 20 - 4:00 pm - Organ Concert, Christ Episcopal Church, Towanda, PA. Guest recitalist David Jackson (dual AGO member of Chemung
Valley and Binghamton).
Saturday, October 26 (9:30am to 3:00 pm) - Chemung Valley Chapter Organ Crawl to Freeville and Cortland
Sunday, October 27 - 3:00 pm -Binghamton Theater Organ Society presents David Wickerham, The Forum, Binghamton
Saturday, November 2 - 2:00 pm - Young Artists Series Organ Recital with Anne Spink, United Presbyterian Church, Binghamton.
Friday, September 20 - 5:30 pm - Season Kickoff Event - Potluck Dinner at Holy Trinity Lutheran Church, 216 Kattelville Road, Binghamton 13901
Saturday, October 12 - 5:00 pm (dinner - optional) followed by Pipes Alive! Concert - 6:45 pm with Hilton Baxter/organ, Julian Shepherd/cello and Lee
Shepherd/violin & piano at Community Connection, Newark Valley, NY. https://www.newarkvalleycc.com
Saturday, October 26 (9:30am to 3:00 pm) - Chemung Valley Chapter Organ Crawl to Freeville and Cortland
Sunday, October 27 - 3:00 pm Binghamton Theater Organ Society presents David Wickerham, The Forum, Binghamton
Sunday, July 28 - 4:00 pm - Recital of French Organ Music, Randy Frye and Rob Oldroyd at First Presbyterian Church, 1030 West Main St., Troy, PA. Free will offering.
Saturday, August 3 - Time tba - Organ Crawl to Troy, PA
Sunday, August 18 - 2:00 pm - AGO picnic at Dan & Peggy Sniezek’s home, 5062 Lisle Road, Owego.
Friday, September 20 - 5:30 pm - Season Opener - Potluck Dinner at Holy Trinity Lutheran Church, Chenango Bridge
Sunday, June 2 - 4:00 pm - Members’ Recital, United Presbyterian Church, 42 Chenango Street, Binghamton.
Sunday, June 2 - 7:00 pm - An Evening with BRIO! Vocal Ensemble and Friends, Endwell United Methodist Church, 3301 Watson Blvd., Endwell. Craig Johnson, Director and Carolyn Corse, accompanist. (See page 5)
Wednesdays, June 5 - August 28 - 7:30 pm - Live Streamed organ concerts from Methuen Music Hall, Methuen, MA. (See page 4)
Sunday, June 9 - 4:00 pm - Opening Summer Concert at Old Palatine Church, Rt. 5, Johnsville, NY, by international recitalist and composer, John Dixon. (See page 6)
Saturday, June 15 - 4:00 pm - Organ recital: “An Organist’s Liturgical Year” Jean Henssler, organ, assisted by Randy Frye, baritone. First
Presbyterian Church, 1060 W Main Street, Troy, PA. (See page 3)
Sunday, June 23 - 7:30 pm - Former Ithacan, John Riss will give a recital at First Presbyterian Church, Ithaca in memory of their AGO founding member Jean Radice
Wednesday, June 26 - 7:00 pm - Baltimore Children’s Choir Concert at First Congregational United Church of Christ, 171 W. Pulteney St., Corning, NY.
Sunday, July 28 - 4:00 pm - Recital of French Organ Music, Randy Frye and Rob Oldroyd at First Presbyterian Church, 1030 West Main St., Troy, PA.
Saturday, May 4 - 7:30 pm - Binghamton Philharmonic Orchestra presents “Other Worlds: Superheroes, Fantasy, and Sci-Fi” at the Forum Theatre, 236 Washington Street, Binghamton. The Philharmonic will be highlighting first responder. Tickets - $25 - $65/Ages 17 and under are free.'
www.binghamtonphilharmonic.org
Sunday, May 5 - 4:00 pm - Music for a Sunday Afternoon concert at Christ the King Fellowship Presbyterian Church, 75 North Main Street, Spencer, NY. David Jackson, director and organist. Performers also include: ewel Griffith, Brenda Yeier and Linden Foster. The program includes solo works and congregational hymns.
Sunday, May 5 - 4:00 pm - Main Street Baptist Church, 117 Main Street, Binghamton. William Lawson will be giving the second of his two 50th anniversary programs called “The Danish Organ.” It will be a survey of Danish Sacred Music from about 1800 to the present with the participation of flute, organ, solo voice, trumpet, and trombone provided by musicians from BU.
Friday, May 17 - 7:00 pm - Organ recital by Philadelphia-based organist Max Esmus, AAGO. First Presbyterian Church, 1060 W Main Street, Troy, PA, featuring the works of Guilmant. See page 62 of the April issue of the TAO.
Saturday, May 18 - 7:00 pm - Binghamton Theater Organ Society concert, Nancy Wildoner presents Pop Pipes: Favorites at the Forum Theater, 236 Washington Street, Binghamton. www.BinghamtonTOS.org (See ad on page 6).
Sunday, June 2 - 4:00 pm - Members’ Recital, United Presbyterian Church, 42 Chenango Street, Binghamton.
Saturday, June 15 - 4:00 pm - Organ recital, Jean Henssler, First Presbyterian Church, 1060 W Main Street, Troy, PA.
Sunday, June 23 - 7:30 pm - Former Ithacan, John Riss will give a recital at First Presbyterian Church, Ithaca in memory of their AGO founding member Jean Radice.
Saturday, April 6 - 7:30 pm - Binghamton Philharmonic Orchestra presents “Roman Holiday”, a crowd pleasing program exploring musical depictions of the countries of the Mediterranean, Broome County Forum Theatre, Binghamton. [email protected].
Sunday, April 14 - 4:00 pm - St. Thomas Aquinas Church, Binghamton. The Madrigal Choir of Binghamton. America Speaks: Readings and Settings of
American Poetry with the Southern Tier Actors Read, accompanied by members of the Binghamton Community Orchestra.
More info at https://www.madrigalchoir.com
Friday, April 19 - 7:00 pm - Organ Concert, Trinity Episcopal Church, Binghamton. Randy Steere, organist.
Saturday, April 20 - 10:00 am - Discussion/Workshop at Trinity Episcopal Church with Randy Steere, facilitator.
Sunday, April 21 - 4:00 pm - First Presbyterian Church of Troy, PA. Organ recital by NYC based organist, Sean Cotty. Masterworks of J.S. Bach. Rob
Oldroyd - host.
Sunday, May 5 - 4:00 pm - Music for a Sunday Afternoon concert at Christ the King Fellowship Presbyterian Church, 75 North Main Street,
Spencer, NY. David Jackson, director and organist.
Sunday, June 2 - 4:00 pm - Members Recital, United Presbyterian Church
Wednesday, March 6 - 11:30 am - St Stephen’s Episcopal Church, 35 S Franklin Street, Wilkes Barre, PA. A 1/2 hour concert with Mike Sowa,
organist, followed by an hour Lenten service with guest choir and reception. Member Becky Mebert will be driving to St Stephen’s and has room for 3 passengers. If interested in riding, please contact Jean Henssler at [email protected]
Wednesday, March 13 - 12 Noon - First Presbyterian Church, 367 Church Street, Montrose, PA. Lenten Organ Meditation (45minutes). Jean Henssler,
organist, followed by a soup luncheon.
Wednesday, March 13 - 11:30 am - 1/2 hour recital by Alain Truche, organist, followed by an hour Lenten service at St Stephen’s Episcopal
Church, Wilkes-Barre.
Wednesday, March 20 - 11:30am - 1/2 hour recital by Charles Sundquist, organist, (University of Minnesota at Duluth) followed by an hour Lenten
service at St Stephen’s Episcopal Church, Wilkes-Barre.
Wednesday, March 27 - 11:30 am - 1/2 hour recital by Canon Mark Laubach, organist, followed by an hour Lenten service at St. Stephen’s Episcopal
Church, Wilkes-Barre. Mark has served as organist and choir master at St. Stephen’s since 1986.
Friday, April 19 - 7:00 pm - Organ Concert, Trinity Episcopal Church, Binghamton. Randy Steere, organist.
Saturday, April 20 - 10:00 am - Discussion/Workshop at Trinity Episcopal Church with Randy Steere, facilitator.
Sunday, May 5 - 4:00 pm - Music for a Sunday Afternoon concert at Christ the King Fellowship Presbyterian Church, 75 North Main Street,
Spencer, NY. David Jackson, director and organist.
Saturday. February 3 - 5:00 pm - Oldroyd All-Star Brass Ensemble Concert, First Presbyterian Church, 1030 West Main Street, Troy, PA with
Patti O’Connell (French Horn), Jean Henssler (organ) and Rob Oldroyd, director. Music by Berlioz, Respighi, Williams, Oldroyd, and more. Pre-
Concert talk at 4:30 pm. Event will be livestreamed at https://www.facebook.com/TroyPaPresbyterian/.
Sunday, February 4 - 2:00 pm - Binghamton Theater Organ Society presents an event featuring Dennis James (organ) at the Forum Theater, 236
Washington Street, Binghamton. See page 3 for details.
Sunday, February 11 - 3:00 pm - Binghamton Community Orchestra Concert, Nordic Treasures, Maine-Endwell Middle School, Farm to Market
Road, Endwell. Music director, Evan Meccarello.
Sunday, February 11 - 3:00 pm - The Castalia String Quartet performance, Binghamton Philharmonic’s Phelps Mansion Museum Series, 191 Court Street, Binghamton. For tickets ($25 general admission) and further information, go to www/BinghamtonPhilharmonic.org.
Ash Wednesday, February 14 - 11:30 am - Lenten Organ Recitals at St. Stephen’s Episcopal Church, Wilkes-Barre, PA every Wednesday 2/14 through 3/27. The 1/2 hour recital is followed by a 1 hour service featuring local choirs/soloists.
Saturday, February 17 - 10:00 am - DVD Program “Bach’s Missing Pages”. Central United Methodist Church, Endicott. Gathering with refreshments at 9:30 am followed by DVD at 10:00 am. The DVD looks closely at Bach’s planned but uncompleted Liturgical Year. The presenter then improvises in the style of Bach, the remaining chorales. The DVD deals with the interpretation of Bach’s Liturgical Year chorale settings as well as ideas for one’s own improvisations. Jean Henssler, host.
Friday, April 19 - 7:00 pm - Organ Concert, Trinity Episcopal Church, Binghamton. Randy Steere, organist.
Saturday, April 20 - 10:00 am - Discussion/Workshop at Trinity Episcopal Church with Randy Steere, facilitator.
Sunday, January 7 - 4:00 pm - Service of Lessons and Carols, Trinity Episcopal Church, 44 Main Street, Binghamton, with the Trinity Choir and
Trinity Ringers and (Binghamton Chapter Member) Randy Frye, Director of Music.
Sunday, January 14 - 5:00 pm, Our post-holiday dinner at Cortese Restaurant (West Room) 117 Robinson Street, Binghamton. Reservations are
required by contacting Nancy McNamara
Sunday, February 11 - 3:00 pm - Binghamton Community Orchestra Concert, Nordic Treasures, Maine-Endwell Middle School, Farm to Market
Road, Endwell. Music director, Evan Meccarello.
Ash Wednesday, February 14 - 11:30 am - Lenten Organ Recitals at St. Stephen’s Episcopal Church, Wilkes-Barre, PA every Wednesday 2/14 through 3/27. The 1/2 hour recital is followed by a 1 hour service featuring local choirs/soloists.
Saturday, February 17 - 10:00 am - DVD Program “Bach’s Missing Pages”. Central United Methodist Church, Endicott. Gathering with refreshments at 9:30 am followed by DVD at 10:00 am. The DVD looks closely at Bach’s planned but uncompleted Liturgical Year. The presenter then improvises in the style of Bach, the remaining chorales. The DVD deals with the interpretation of Bach’s Liturgical Year chorale settings as well as ideas for one’s own improvisations. Jean Henssler, host.
Friday, April 19 - 7:00 pm - Organ Concert, Trinity Episcopal Church, Binghamton. Randy Steere, organist.
Saturday, April 20 - 10:00 am - Discussion/Workshop at Trinity Episcopal Church with Randy Steere, facilitator.
Lessons and Carols for Christmas - Madrigal Choir of Binghamton Saturday, December 2 - 3:00 pm, Emmanuel Episcopal Church, 37 Main St.,
Norwich, NY Sunday, December 3 - 4:00 pm, Church of the Holy Trinity, 346 Prospect St., Binghamton. See page 4 and more info at http://www.madrigalchoir.com
Sunday, December 3 - 2:00 pm, Handbell and Organ Concert, United Church of Cortland, 25 Church Street, Cortland. Whitechapel Ringers directed by Diane Ames; Organist/Paulette Fry. Handbell arrangements of seasonal music interwoven with compositions on the same tunes by the organist. Free Reception following.
Sunday, December 3 - 7:00 pm, Candor Community Chorus Christmas Program and Carol Sing-a-long, Christ the King Presbyterian, 75 N. Main
Street, Spencer, NY
Tuesday, December 5 - 11:30 am, - Luncheon get-together at Your Needful Things and Vintage Vibes Café, 136 E. Service Road, Binghamton. Reservations are required (deadline December 1) by contacting Polly - (607) 754-0378 or [email protected]
Wednesday, December 20 - 12 Noon, - Advent/Christmas Program at First Presbyterian Church, 367 Church Street, Montrose, PA. Organist, Richard
VanAuken and Pianist/Evelyn VanAuken. Soup and bread lunch following the program.
Sunday, January 14 - 5:00 pm, Our post-holiday dinner at Cortese Restaurant (West Room) 117 Robinson Street, Binghamton
Saturday, November 4 - 9:30 am - 3rd session of the Fugue State Films “Bach and Expression.” Gathering at 9:30 am with coffee/refreshment with
the program beginning 10:00 am at Central Methodist Church, 17 Nanticoke Avenue, Endicott.
Saturday, November 11 - 2:00 pm - Young Artist Series organ recital by Joseph Maxwell Ossei-Little.
Lessons and Carols for Christmas - Madrigal Choir of Binghamton
Saturday, December 2 - 3:00 pm, Emmanuel Episcopal Church, 37 Main St., Norwich, NY
Sunday, December 3 - 4:00 pm, Church of the Holy Trinity, 346 Prospect St., Binghamton. More info at http://www.madrigalchoir.com
Tuesday, December 5 - 11:30 am - Luncheon get-together at Needful Things and Vintage Vibes Café, 136 E. Service Road, Binghamton. Reservations
are required (deadline December 1) by contacting Polly - (607) 754-0378 or [email protected]
Sunday, October 8 - 4:00 pm - Organ Recital by William Lawson, Main Street Baptist Church, 117 Main Street, Binghamton. (See page 3).
Saturday, October 14 - 9:30 am - Organ Crawl to Williamsport & Muncy, PA, hosted by the Chemung Valley AGO Chapter (See Separate Attachment).
Saturday, October 14 - 5:30 pm/Dinner and 6:30 pm/Organ recital by Yancey Moore and Erich Machan Howd, Newark Valley United Church of Christ. (See page 5).
Sunday, October 22 - 2:00 pm - Theater Organ Concert by Nathan Avakian at Broome County Forum (See page 5).
Sunday, October 22 - 4:00 pm - Trinity Episcopal Church, Binghamton, The Madrigal Choir of Binghamton, American Reflections: Music for the 250th Anniversary of the Boston Tea Party and Beyond. (See page 4).
Saturday, November 4 - 9:30 am - 3rd session of the Fugue State Films “Bach and Expression.” Gathering at 9:30 am with coffee/refreshment with the program beginning 10:00 am at Central Methodist Church, 17 Nanticoke Avenue, Endicott.
Saturday, November 11 - 2:00 pm - Young Artist Series organ recital by Joseph Maxwell Ossei-Little. (See page 6).
Tuesday, December 5 - 11:30 am - Luncheon get-together at Needful Things and Vintage Vibes Café, 136 E. Service Road, Binghamton
Sunday, September 10 - 4:00 pm - Organ Recital by Dr. Jeff Snedeker at The First Presbyterian Church of Troy, PA. (See article)
Friday, September 15 - 5:30 pm - September Kickoff Potluck Meal
Venue: First Presbyterian Church, 2 Main Street, Johnson City
Parking lot in rear of church (Floral Avenue entrance)
Time: 5:30 pm - Gathering & Open Console
6:00 pm - Potluck meal - Please bring a dish to share (Casserole, vegetable, salad, or dessert).
Table service and beverage will be provided.
7:00 pm - Short Program
“2023 National and Regional Convention Highlights” Spouses and guests are welcome!
Saturday, October 14 - 9:30 am - Organ Crawl to Williamsport & Muncy, PA, hosted by the Chemung Valley AGO Chapter
Saturday, November 4 - 9:30 am - 3rd session of the Fugue State Films “Bach and Expression.” Gathering at 9:30 am with coffee/refreshment with the program beginning 10:00 am at Central Methodist Church, 17 Nanticoke Avenue, Endicott.
Saturday, November 11 - 2:00 pm - Young Artist Series organ recital by Joseph Maxwell Ossei-Little. Further details coming next month! Meanwhile, for info about Joseph, go to
https://chapel.syracuse.edu/bringing-joy-from-ghana-joseph-maxwell-ossei-little-has-big-plans-as-inaugural-hendricks-chapel-organ-scholar/
Tuesday, December 5 - 11:30 am - Luncheon get-together at Needful Things and Vintage Vibes Café, 136 E. Service Road, Binghamton
Saturday, July 8 - 6:30 pm - High School Senior organ recital at Candor Congregational Church, 134 Main Street, Candor featuring hymns for
congregational singing and works by Parry, Samuel & Charles Wesley, and Preludes and Fugues previously attributed to J.S. Bach. The organist is AGO
chapter member, Linden Foster. Reception and refreshments will follow.
Saturday, August 5 - 2:00 pm - Binghamton AGO Summer Picnic
WHERE: Dan & Peggy Sniezek
5062 Lisle Road, Owego, NY
HOW: Catered by Phil’s Chicken House, $10 per person
WHO: Chapter members with spouses/partners
RESPOND: Email Peggy at [email protected] or call 607-687-3270 and leave a message by Monday, July 31 if you plan to attend.
Wednesday, August 16 - Ithaca Organ Crawl starting at Cornell’s Sage Chapel and moving to Annabel Taylor in the morning. After lunch, the
Unitarian Wolf and First Presbyterian Russell are being considered. Times to be determined. Details to follow. Contact Peggy Sniezek if interested in
carpooling [email protected] or 607-687-3270
Sunday, June 11- 4:00 pm - Members Recital at Northminster Presbyterian Church, 711 Farm to Market Road, Endwell. Recital followed by Dinner at Jonathan’s (Reservations at 6:00 pm), 534 Hooper Road, Endwell.
Saturday, June 17 - 4:00 pm - Organ Recital with Jean Henssler, organist. First Presbyterian Church, 1030 West Main Street, Troy, PA. https://www.facebook.com/TroyPAPresbyterian
Sunday, June 18 - 4:00 pm - Music and Stories from Ukraine, Gail Archer, organist
Sunday, May 7 - 2:00 pm - Performance at the FORUM Theater at 236 Washington Street, Binghamton. Organists, Nancy Wildoner, Paul Cienniwa,
Richard VanAuken and pianist, Evelyn VanAuken
Saturday, May 13 - 3:00 pm - Ensemble concert at Northminster Presbyterian Church, Endwell, featuring the organ, soprano solo, duet
selections and a brass quartet. Organist, Tim Smith
Wednesday, May 17, 7:00 pm - Choral Evensong for the Ascension of our Lord, Trinity Episcopal Church, Binghamton. The choir will offer Friedell’s
Evening Service in F, which includes a setting of the Magnificat and NuncDimitis, composed at the request of Searle Wright. The sung Compline is
followed by Bullard’s Hail the Day that Sees Him Rise, composed in 2000. Tim Smith, Choirmaster and Organist.
Saturday, May 20 - 10:00 am - 2nd session of the Fugue State Films “Bach and Expression.” Gathering at 9:30 am with coffee/refreshment at
Central Methodist Church, 17 Nanticoke Avenue, Endicott.
Sunday, May 21 - 7:00 pm - Spring Concert of BRIO AND FRIENDS at Endwell United Methodist Church. Craig Johnson/director and Carolyn Corse/
pianist.
Sunday, May 21 - 4:00 pm - MUSIC FOR A SUNDAY AFTERNOON at Christ the King Presbyterian Church, Spencer. Organist, David Jackson
Sunday, June 11- 4:00 pm - Members Recital at Northminster Presbyterian Church, Endwell.
Saturday, April 15 - 3:00 pm - Organ Dedicatory Service at Northminster Presbyterian Church, 711 Farm-to-Market Road, Endwell. Organists, Tim
Smith and Tat Baine
Sunday, April 16 - 3:00 pm - Organ re-dedication recital at First United Methodist Church, Oneonta. John Jurgensen, organist
Friday, April 21 - 7:00 pm - Organ Concert at Trinity Episcopal Church, Binghamton. Dr. Paul A. Thornock, organist, from Cathedral Basilica of St.
John the Baptist, Savannah, Georgia. Works of Bach, Buxtehude and Vierne.
Sunday, April 23 - 4:00 pm - The Madrigal Choir of Binghamton will present “The American Songbook: Broadway Show Tunes from Gershwin to Now”.
St. Thomas Aquinas Church, Binghamton. Adults $20, Students $5. More info at https://madrigalchoir.com or https://www.facebook.com/MadrigalChoir/
Sunday, April 23 - 4:00 pm - Chemung Valley AGO Chapter Members Recital at Grace Episcopal Church, Elmira
Sunday, April 30 - 4:00 pm - A two hour workshop Piano to Organ - How Do You Get There! Church of the Holy Family, Endwell (See Page 4)
Sunday, April 30 - 3:00 pm - Musical Performance honoring P.P. Bliss at United Methodist Hall, Rome, PA. Organist, Richard VanAuken and Pianist,
Evelyn VanAuken.
Saturday, March 11 - 10:00 am - 1st session of the Fugue State Films “Bach and Expression.” Gathering at 9:30 am with coffee/refreshment at
Central Methodist Church, 17 Nanticoke Avenue, Endicott.
Sunday, March 12 - 3:00 pm - Lenten Musical Offering - First Presbyterian Church, Montrose. Performers, Richard & Evelyn VanAuken
Saturday, March 18 - 4:00 pm - Celtic Hymn Sing (See announcement)
Saturday, March 18 - 5:00 pm - Brass and Organ Concert at First Presbyterian Church, 1030 West Main Street, Troy, PA. Many arrangements
by Rob Oldroyd, Jean Henssler, organist.
Sunday, March 19 - 3:00 pm - “Music in March” -part of the 2023 Schumann Festival. Music by Robert and Clara Schumann, Johannes Brahms
and featuring the World Premiere of Clara’s Piano, which is part of the Story Music Project. Park Church, Elmira. The Cantata Singers of Elmira.
Sunday, March 26 - 6:00pm - Choral Evensong presented by the Trinity Choir, Trinity Episcopal Church, Binghamton. Dyson: Evening Service in F;
Howells: Like as the Hart
Saturday, April 15 - 3:00 pm - Organ Dedicatory Service at Northminster Presbyterian Church, 711 Farm-to-Market Road, Endwell. Organists, Tim
Smith and Kathryn Baine
Friday, April 21 - 7:00 pm - Organ Concert at Trinity Episcopal Church, Binghamton. Dr. Paul A. Thornock, organist, from Cathedral Basilica of St.
John the Baptist, Savannah, Georgia. Works of Bach, Buxtehude and Vierne.
Sunday, April 30 - 3:00 pm - Musical Performance honoring P.P. Bliss at United Methodist Hall, Rome, PA. Organist, Richard VanAuken and Pianist,
Evelyn VanAuken.
Sunday, April 30 - 4:00 pm - A two hour workshop Piano to Organ - How Do You Get There! Church of the Holy Family, Endwell (See Announcement)
Sunday, May 7 - 2:00 pm - Performance at the FORUM Theater at 236 Washington Street, Binghamton. Organists, Nancy Wildoner, Paul Cienniwa,
Richard VanAuken and pianist, Evelyn VanAuken
Saturday, May 15 - 3:00 pm - Ensemble concert at Northminster Presbyterian Church, Endwell, featuring the organ, soprano solo, duet
selections and a brass quartet. Organist, Tim Smith
Sunday, June 11- 4:00 pm - Members’ Recital at Northminster Presbyterian Church, Endwell.
Sunday, February 26 - 6:00 pm - Organ and Candlechant in candlelit Trinity Episcopal Church (44 Main Street, Binghamton). Jean Henssler,
organist with the Men of Trinity Choir. https:/www.trinitymemorial.org
Saturday, March 11 - 10:00 am - 1st session of the Fugue State Films documentary on J.S. Bach. Gathering at 9:30 am with coffee/refreshment at
Central Methodist Church, 17 Nanticoke Avenue, Endicott.
Sunday, April 30 - 4:00 pm - A 2 hour workshop Piano to Organ - How Do You Get There! This workshop will address the common hurdles that pianists
encounter in transitioning to playing the organ in church. Place TBA.
Sunday, June 11, 2023 - 4:00 pm - Members’ Recital at Central United Methodist Church, Endicott
Saturday, January 7 - 4:00 pm - Trinity Memorial Episcopal Church, Binghamton and Sunday, January 8 - 4:00 pm - Church of the Immaculate Conception, Greene, NY - Ceremony and Celebration for Twelfth Night. The Madrigal Choir of Binghamton bids farewell to the old year and
welcomes the new with readings, early instruments and costumed singers.
https://madrigalchoir.com/concerts/
Sunday, January 15 - 5:00 pm - Our post-holiday dinner at Cortese Restaurant, 117 Robinson Street, Binghamton.
Saturday, February 4 - 10:00 am - 1st session of the Fugue State Films documentary on J.S. Bach. Gathering at 9:30 am at Central Methodist Church, 17 Nanticoke Avenue, Endicott.
Saturday, March 4 - 10:00 am - 2nd session of the Fugue State Films documentary on J.S. Bach. Gathering at 9:30am at Central Methodist Church, 17 Nanticoke Avenue, Endicott.
Date and Time TBA - A 2 hour workshop Piano to Organ - How Do You Get There! This workshop will address the common hurdles that pianists
encounter in transitioning to playing the organ in church.
Sunday, June 11, 2023 - 4:00 pm - Members’ Recital
Fridays, December 2, 9, 16, 23 - 12:15 pm to 12:45 pm - Advent Luncheon Concert Series, United Presbyterian Church, 25 Church Street, Cortland
Saturday, December 3 - 4:00 pm - Lessons and Carols for Christmas by The Madrigal Choir at First Presbyterian Union Church, Owego.
Sunday, December 4 - 4:00 pm - Lessons and Carols for Christmas by The Madrigal Choir at Trinity Episcopal Church, Binghamton. Tim Smith, organist. https://madrigalchoir.com/
Saturday, December 10 - 2:30 pm - Nancy Wildoner’s Theater organ 1/2 hour ‘prelude’ to the BPO’s 3:00 pm Winter Wonderland concert at The Forum, Binghamton.
Saturday, December 17 - 5:00 pm - Saint-Saëns Christmas Oratorio, Endless Mountain Choral Society in Troy, PA. Rob Oldroyd - director/Jean Henssler - organist.
Sunday, December 18 - 3:00 pm - BRIO Vocal Ensemble Christmas Concert at Endwell United Methodist Church, Endwell. Craig Johnson - director/Carolyn Corse - accompanist/organist.
Saturday, January 7 - 4:00 pm - Trinity Memorial Episcopal Church, Binghamton and Sunday, January 8 - 4:00 pm - Church of the Immaculate Conception, Greene, NY - Ceremony and Celebration for Twelfth Night -The Madrigal Choir of Binghamton bids farewell to the old year and welcomes the new with readings, early instruments and costumed singers.
https://madrigalchoir.com/concerts/
January 15, 2023 - 5:00 pm - Our post-holiday dinner at Cortese Restaurant, 117 Robinson Street, Binghamton.
Friday, November 4 - 7:30 pm - Mark Laubach recital
Sunday, November 13 - 6:00 pm - Autumn Organ and Candlechant at Trinity Episcopal Church, 44 Main Street, Binghamton. Tim Smith, organist with the Women of the Trinity Choir. https://trinitymemorialchurch
Friday, November 18 - 7:00 pm - Syracuse AGO Chapter will host Mormon Tabernacle Organist, Richard Elliott, for a 75 minute organ recital at the Cathedral of the Immaculate Conception, Syracuse. Tickets available at the
door - $20/General Admission. Online presale tickets at Syracuseago.org
Sunday, November 20 - 2:00 pm - BTOS Silent Film, Blood and Sand (1922, Rudolph Valentino), with Dennis James, organist at The Forum, Binghamton. https://www.binghamtontos.org/
Sunday, November 20 - 3:00 pm - Organ recital in our Young Artist Series by Katherine Jolliff, an Eastman Student, at Central United Methodist Church, 17 Nanticoke Avenue, Endicott.
Sunday, November 27 - 3:00 pm - Richard and Evelyn Van Auken will present a program of music for an Advent meditation at First Presbyterian Church, Montrose, PA.
Fridays during Advent: Paulette Fry is presenting half hour programs at United Presbyterian Church in Cortland from 12:15--12:45, bring lunch and enjoy music and atmosphere of the season. Tables set up in the balconies of the sanctuary. Organ and instruments; free! (Dec. 2, 9, 16, 23)
Saturday, December 3 - 4:00 pm - Lessons and Carols for Christmas by the Madrigal Choir at First Presbyterian Union Church, Owego.
Sunday, December 4 - 4:00 pm - Lessons and Carols for Christmas by The Madrigal Choir at Trinity Episcopal Church, Binghamton. Tim Smith, organist. https://madrigalchoir.com/
Saturday, Decembe r 10 - 2:30 pm - Nancy Wildoner’s Theater organ 1/2 hour ‘prelude’ to the BPO’s 3:00 pm Winter Wonderland concert at The Forum, Binghamton.
Saturday, December 17 - 5:00 pm - Saint-Saëns Christmas Oratorio, Endless Mountain Choral Society in Troy, PA. Rob Oldroyd - director/Jean Henssler - organist.
Sunday, December 18 - 3:00 pm - BRIO Vocal Ensemble Christmas Concert at Endwell United Methodist Church, Endwell. Craig Johnson - director/Carolyn Corse - accompanist/organist
October
Saturday, October 15 - 9:30 am - Chemung Valley Chapter’s Annual Organ Crawl in Auburn, NY. All those participating will meet at St. Mary’s Church, 15 Clark Street, Auburn. Additional churches to be visited are Westminster Presbyterian Church (11:00 am), St Alphonsus Roman Catholic Church (2:15 pm), and St Francis of Assisi Roman Catholic Church (3:15 pm). Lunch will be
held at Applebee's at 12:15pm. For lunch reservations and further info please contact David Lenington - [email protected] or (570)-269-5035.
Saturday, October 15 - 4:00 pm - BRILLIANT BRASS, pieces for Chorus, Brass and Organ at Trinity Memorial Episcopal Church, 44 Main Street, Binghamton. Madrigal Choir of Binghamton. More info at www.madrigalchoir.com or www.facebook.com/MadrigalChoir.
Sunday, October 16 - 2:00 pm - Pop Pipes: SEASONS at the Forum Theater, Binghamton with Nancy Wildoner at the organ with vocalists, Judy Giblin and Randy Messing. At the door, AGO members receive the BTOS member ticket price of $15. See www.BinghamtonTOS.org for details.
Sunday, November 13 - 6:00 pm - Organ recital by Tim Smith at Trinity Episcopal Church, Binghamton followed by Candle Chant sung by the women of the Trinity choir.
November 20 - 3:00 pm - A recital in our Young Artist Series by Katherine Jolliff, a sophomore at Eastman, at Central United Methodist Church, 17 Nanticoke Avenue, Endicott.
September
Saturday, September 17th at 10:00am: In the Footsteps of Bach; presentation by Jean Henssler at Park Church, Elmira. 10:00am Coffee, Program at 10:30.
Sunday, September 18 - 3:00 pm - Music program at Emory United Methodist Church, 117 Main Street, Hancock, NY featuring the newly rebuilt pipe organ.
Friday, September 23rd at 5:30pm: Binghamton AGO Kickoff Dinner at Holy Trinity, Chenango Bridge. Program will be Richard Sheasley and Peggy Sniezek commenting on the National AGO Convention in Seattle, WA. The meal will be catered by the Red and White.
Sunday, September 25th at 4:00pm: David Jackson, Organ Recital at Christ the King Presbyterian Church, Spencer, NY.
August
Saturday, August 6th time TBD: Organ Crawl in Oneonta, including St. James (Holtkamp), St. Mary’s (Sid Chase), and First United Methodist (Moeller). John Jurgenson is coordinating this event.
May & June
Organ Concert to Benefit Ukraine:
On Sunday, May 15, 3pm, Daniel O’Brien will present a benefit organ concert for Ukraine at Our Lady of Sorrows Church in Vestal. Freewill donations will go to Catholic Relief Service’s efforts to support Ukraine. The program lasts for approximately one hour and includes many recent compositions written for Ukraine. Daniel is originally from Ukraine and has served as a substitute organist for several parishes in the Binghamton and Scranton areas. Dan is a student at Marywood and has played at Most Holy Rosary in the past.
Sunday, May 22 at 4:00 pm: Organ Recital featuring Amanda Mole. To be held at the Park Church, corner of Main and Church Streets in Elmira. Co-sponsored with Chemung Valley AGO.
Sunday, June 12 at 4:00 pm: Members Recital to be held at Central United Methodist Church in Endicott. See Dean’s Message to sign up and the stop list for the organ is at the end of Mixtures.
April
Sunday, April 3, 3:00pm: Harpsichord Concert: Binghamton Philharmonic Executive Director, Dr. Paul Ciennawa and Michael Bahmann - harpsichords. J.S. Bach - The Art of the Fugue, BVW 1080. Phelps Mansion, Binghamton, NY. $20.
Sunday, April 3, 6:00pm: “Forsaken of Man” - cantata by Leo Sowerby (1895 - 1968). Combined Madrigal Choir of Binghamton and Trinity Choir, Trinity Memorial Episcopal Church, Binghamton. Tim Smith, conductor; William Trafka, (NYC) – organist.
Wednesday, April 6, 11:30 am: Lenten Organ Meditation – Andy Kotylo - organist
St. Stephen's Pro-Cathedral, Wilkes-Barre, PA. Followed by noon Lenten service.
Wednesday, April 13, 11:30 am: Lenten Organ Meditation – Jean Henssler – Organist. Works by Tournemire, Bach, Reger, and Walcha. St. Stephen's Pro-Cathedral, Wilkes-Barre, PA. Followed by noon Lenten service.
Friday, April 22, 7:00 pm: Binghamton Chapter AGO/United Presbyterian Church Organ Recital - Mark Laubach - organist. United Presbyterian Church, Binghamton.
Sunday, May 1, 2:00 pm: BTOS – Harold Lloyd in the silent film, “SPEEDY.” Dennis James, Organist. More info at www.BinghamtonTOS.org
Sunday, May 1, 3:00 pm: BRIO. "WE BRING YOU HOPE" Directed by Craig Johnson.
Endwell Methodist Church. Flutist, Wendy Stafford and clarinetist, Ken Borrman will be instrumental soloists and play obligato parts with the singers. Piano soloist and accompanist will be Carolyn Corse. Abhiram Kandanati, will play Chopin's Prelude in D flat Major. Vocal soloists from the ensemble will be: Rich Gabrielson, Colleen Kenny- kuk, David and Patti Schuster and Tim Wetherbee.
Sunday, May 1, 4:00 pm: Organ Recital: Randy Frye - organist. First Presbyterian Church of Troy, PA. Randy is the HS Choir director in Canton, PA. This event is the final fund raiser for Tim Smith's renovation of the 1950 Aeolian -Skinner organ. Live and live - streamed at https://www.facebook.com/TroyPAPresbyterian/
March
Sunday, March 6th, 3:00pm: Rudy Sumpter: Lenten Organ Meditations at First Presbyterian Church, Montrose, PA, in the Sanctuary.
Meditations will be available on Zoom, and on the church's website: FPCMontrose.org
Sunday, March 20th, 7:00pm: Bicentennial Service: Keynote Speaker, Rev. Dr. Martha Jordan of the Presbyterian Synod of the Trinity. Ithaca College Brass Choir. New works for choir by Oldroyd.
Concert is Live at First Presbyterian Church of Troy, PA and live streamed
https://www.facebook.com/TroyPAPresbyterian/
Sunday, March 27th, 3:00pm: Martha Denkenberger and Jean Starzek (piano and organ): Lenten Organ Meditations at First Presbyterian Church, Montrose, PA, in the Sanctuary. Meditations will be available on Zoom, and on the church's website: FPCMontrose.org
Thursday, March 31st, 7:00pm: Bach Birthday Concert: Organ favorites from his early works, the Weimar Period and the Orgelbuchlein. Works for Lent and Holy Week.
Robert Oldroyd, organ.
Concert is Live at First Presbyterian Church of Troy, PA and live streamed
https://www.facebook.com/TroyPAPresbyterian/
Sunday, April 3rd, 6:00pm: Forsaken of Man - cantata by Leo Sowerby (1895 - 1968). Combined Madrigal Choir of Binghamton and Trinity Choir, Trinity Memorial Episcopal Church, Binghamton. Tim Smith, conductor; William Trafka, (NYC) – organ.
Wednesday, April 6th,11:30 am: Lenten Organ Meditation – Andy Kotylo - organist
St. Stephen's Pro-Cathedral, Wilkes-Barre, PA. More info soon...
Wednesday, April 13th,11:30 am: Lenten Organ Meditation - Works by Tournemire, Bach, Reger, and Walcha. Jean Henssler - organist. St. Stephen's Pro-Cathedral,
Wilkes-Barre, PA.
February
Saturday, February 5th, 10:00am: “In the Footsteps of Bach.” Presented by Jean Henssler
At Main St. Baptist Church, Binghamton.
Saturday, February 19th, 5:00pm: Brass and Organ Concert:
Music by Poulenc, Buxtehude, DiLorenzo, Oldroyd and Bagley. Brass Musicians from all over the Northeast and Mid-Atlantic, including Your Editor.
Jean Herman Henssler, organ Robert Oldroyd, conductor
Concert is Live at First Presbyterian Church of Troy, PA and live streamed
https://www.facebook.com/TroyPAPresbyterian/
Sunday, March 20th, 7:00pm: Bicentennial Service: Keynote Speaker, Rev. Dr. Martha Jordan of the Presbyterian Synod of the Trinity. Ithaca College Brass Choir. New works for choir by Oldroyd.
Concert is Live at First Presbyterian Church of Troy, PA and live streamed
https://www.facebook.com/TroyPAPresbyterian/
Thursday, March 31st, 7:00pm: Bach Birthday Concert: Organ favorites from his early works, the Weimar Period and the Orgelbuchlein. Robert Oldroyd, organ
Concert is Live at First Presbyterian Church of Troy, PA and live streamed
https://www.facebook.com/TroyPAPresbyterian/
December 2021
Sunday, December 5th, 2:00 pm:
Organist Jean Herman Henssler in recital:
The Binghamton chapter of the American Guild of Organists and United Presbyterian Church, sponsors of WSKG, present A Christmas Fantasy, a recital by organist Jean Herman Henssler, playing a potpourri of arrangements of traditional Christmas carols on the glorious, 3 manual Guilbault-Therian pipe organ at United Presbyterian Church, 42 Chenango Street, Binghamton. Music by Gigout, Chapman, Karg-Elert, Bédard, Burkhardt, Saint-Saëns and Scott. Masks required. In person and live-streaming at https://upcbgm.org/youtube/. Free Will Offering.
Sunday, Dec 12th, 3:00pm.
Rudy Sumpter will be presenting an Advent Meditation at First Presbyterian Church in Montrose, PA. This program will also be available on YouTube later in the day.
Sunday, December 12, 4:00 pm:
Trinity Episcopal Church, Binghamton, presents The Cayuga Vocal Ensemble. Music by Praetorius, Distler and Howells. Masks are required. This is a ‘pay what you wish’ performance.
Wednesday, December 15, 6:00pm
St. Stephen's in Wilkes-Barre, PA, has its annual Advent Lessons and Carols Service. The St. Steven's Choir will be singing carols and anthems by Palestrina, Willcocks, Stanford, Otto Goldschmidt, Gerald Near, John Rutter, and John Tavener. (Note: Mark Laubach, the organist at St. Steven's, will be performing a recital at United Presbyterian Church on Friday, April 22 at 7:00, co-sponsored by our chapter and United Presbyterian Church.)
Sunday, December 19th at 3 pm:
Concert by BRIO will be held at the Endwell Methodist Church. Craig Johnson, Director. There will be good parking and good social distancing.
Sunday, January 2, 2022! 5:00 pm:
Binghamton Chapter of the AGO will hold its end of year/beginning of the new year dinner at the Spot restaurant on Upper Front Street.
November 2021
BTOS Event –
Sunday, November 21st, 2:00 pm:
True Heart Susie: A Tribute to Lillian Gish (silent film 1919) Dennis James, organist.
More information at www.BinghamtonTOS.org
Saturday/Sunday, November 27th 3pm and November 28th at 3pm:
Lessons and Carols for Christmas Presented by The Madrigal Choir of Binghamton. Trinity Memorial Episcopal Church in Binghamton. Free Performance. Masks required.
Sunday, November 28th at 3:00:
First Presbyterian Church of Montrose will present their first Organ Meditation on the first Sunday of Advent.
Featuring Martha Denkenberger on organ and Jean Starzek on piano.
Events from the National AGO:
AGO National Convention 2022
Seattle, Washington, July 3-7
Wyatt D. Smith, Convention Coordinator
2023 Regional Convention
Westchester Chapter
White Plains, NY
Hotel: Crowne Plaza White Plains
July 3-6, 2023
Website (coming soon!)
Jonathan Riss, MM, FAGO, ChM, Convention Coordinator
Irvington Presbyterian Church
25 North Broadway
Irvington, NY 10533
914-281-1544
Check back soon for further events and details!
Upcoming events:
Monday, March 31 - 7:00 pm - First Presbyterian Church, Troy, PA.
Member Robert Oldroyd presents organ recital of J.S. Bach’s works. Livestreamed at https://www.facebook.com/TroyPAPresbyterian
Sunday, April 6 - 4:00 pm - Trinity Episcopal Church, Binghamton. A multi-media presentation/mini-recital, called “Turning the Clock Back”.
Saturday, April 26 - 4:00 pm - First Presbyterian Church, Troy, PA. “Turning the Clock Back”, Jean Henssler/presenter.
Sunday, May 18 - 4:00 pm - Music for a Sunday Afternoon, Christ the King Fellowship-Presbyterian Church, Spencer, NY. David Jackson, organist.
Sunday, June 1 - 3:00 pm - “Share the Joy Concert” at the Broome County Forum Theatre, Binghamton. Recital by 4 members of the BTOS and the AGO followed by Open Console on the Robert-Morton organ (Sign-ups when you arrive that day)
Friday, June 6 - 6:30 pm - Members Recital at First Presbyterian Church, Johnson City
Previous events:
Thursday, March 6 - 10:00 am - Organ music sorting/cataloging, Trinity Episcopal Church, 44 Main Street, Binghamton.
Monday, March 31 - 7:00 pm - First Presbyterian Church, Troy, PA. Member Robert Oldroyd presents organ recital of J.S. Bach’s works.
Sunday, April 6 - 4:00 pm - Trinity Episcopal Church, Binghamton. A light-hearted multi-media presentation/recital, called “Turning the Clock Back”, documenting Jean Henssler’s recent 3 month return to college life at Oberlin College Conservatory of Music, Oberlin, Ohio.
Saturday, April 26 - 4:00 pm - First Presbyterian Church, Troy, PA. “Turning the Clock Back”, Jean Henssler/presenter. (Page 4)
Sunday, May 18 - 4:00 pm - Music for a Sunday Afternoon, Christ the King Fellowship-Presbyterian Church, Spencer, NY.
Sunday, February 2 - 4:00 pm - German Music Organ Recital featuring Rob Oldroyd and Randy Frye, First Presbyterian Church , Troy, PA
Saturday, February 15 - 10:00 am - Fugue State Film’s DVD THE GREAT TOCCATA. Gathering at 9:30 am with coffee/refreshments followed by the presentation at 10:00 am at Central Methodist Church, 17 Nanticoke Avenue, Endicott. Jean Henssler, host. (See below))
Thursday, March 6 - 10:00 am - Organ music sorting/cataloging, Trinity Episcopal Church, 44 Main Street, Binghamton. Further details to come.
Sunday, April 6 - 4:00 pm - Trinity Episcopal Church, Binghamton. A light-hearted multi-media presentation/recital documenting Jean Henssler’s recent 3 month return to college life at Oberlin College Conservatory of Music, Oberlin, Ohio
Tuesday, January 7 - 9:30 am - “Take - Down” of chapter tree at Roberson Museum, 30 Front Street, Binghamton.
Sunday, January 12 - 3:00 pm - Binghamton Philharmonic Orchestra presents Ensemble Intermezzo at Phelps Mansion, 191 Court Street, Binghamton. Www.binghamtonphilharmonic.org
Sunday, January 12 - 5:00 pm - Post-Holiday Chapter Dinner at Cortese Restaurant, Robinson Street, Binghamton.
Saturday, February 15 - 10:00 am - Fugue State Film’s DVD on Bach’s Great Toccata. Gathering at 9:30 am with coffee/refreshments followed by the presentation at 10:00 am at Central Methodist Church, 17 Nanticoke Avenue, Endicott. Jean Henssler, host.
Thursday, November 21 - Friday, January 4 - Home for the Holidays - Celebration of Joy and Community at Roberson Museum.
Fridays, December 6, 13, 20 - (12:15 pm - 12:45 pm) - Pipe Organ Advent(ures) at United Presbyterian Church, Cortland.
Saturday, December 7 - 3:30 pm - Binghamton Philharmonic presents “Winter Wonderland” with a pre-concert organ recital at 3:00 pm, Broome County Forum, Binghamton. www.binghamtonphilharmonic.org (607)723-3931
Tuesday, December 10 - 11:30am - Chapter Holiday Luncheon at the Dot Café in Your Needful Things, 136 E. Service Road, Binghamton, 13901. Reservations are required by this Friday, December 6.
Sunday, December 29 - 2:00 pm - BTOS presents Dennis James/organist. at the Broome County Forum, Binghamton.
Sunday, January 12 - 5:00 pm - Post-Holiday Chapter Dinner at Cortese Restaurant, Robinson Street, Binghamton.
Thursday, November 21 - Friday, January 4 - Home for the Holidays - Celebration of Joy and Community at Roberson Museum,
Saturday, November 2/2:00 pm - 3:00 pm - Young Artists Series Organ Recital with Anne Spink, United Presbyterian Church, 42 Chenango Street, Binghamton.
Sunday, November 3 - 3:00 pm - The Dolphins String Quartet, Phelps Mansion House, 191 Court Street, Binghamton. General admission $28. Go to www.binghamtonphilharmonic.org
Sunday, November 3 - 4:00 pm - Marten Jansson’s Requiem Novum at Trinity Episcopal Church, 44 Main Street, Binghamton, featuring Christina Taylor (solo), the Trinity Choir and chamber orchestra.
Saturday, October 12 - 5:00 pm (dinner - optional) followed by Pipes Alive! Concert - 6:00 pm with Hilton Baxter/organ, Julian Shepherd/cello and Lee Shepherd/violin & piano at Community Connection, Newark Valley, NY. https://www.newarkvalleycc.com
Friday, October 18 - 7:00 pm - World Premiere of THE LEGEND OF SLEEPY HOLLOW at Indiana University of Pennsylvania.
Sunday, October 20 - 4:00 pm - Organ Concert, Christ Episcopal Church, Towanda, PA. Guest recitalist David Jackson (dual AGO member of Chemung
Valley and Binghamton).
Saturday, October 26 (9:30am to 3:00 pm) - Chemung Valley Chapter Organ Crawl to Freeville and Cortland
Sunday, October 27 - 3:00 pm -Binghamton Theater Organ Society presents David Wickerham, The Forum, Binghamton
Saturday, November 2 - 2:00 pm - Young Artists Series Organ Recital with Anne Spink, United Presbyterian Church, Binghamton.
Friday, September 20 - 5:30 pm - Season Kickoff Event - Potluck Dinner at Holy Trinity Lutheran Church, 216 Kattelville Road, Binghamton 13901
Saturday, October 12 - 5:00 pm (dinner - optional) followed by Pipes Alive! Concert - 6:45 pm with Hilton Baxter/organ, Julian Shepherd/cello and Lee
Shepherd/violin & piano at Community Connection, Newark Valley, NY. https://www.newarkvalleycc.com
Saturday, October 26 (9:30am to 3:00 pm) - Chemung Valley Chapter Organ Crawl to Freeville and Cortland
Sunday, October 27 - 3:00 pm Binghamton Theater Organ Society presents David Wickerham, The Forum, Binghamton
Sunday, July 28 - 4:00 pm - Recital of French Organ Music, Randy Frye and Rob Oldroyd at First Presbyterian Church, 1030 West Main St., Troy, PA. Free will offering.
Saturday, August 3 - Time tba - Organ Crawl to Troy, PA
Sunday, August 18 - 2:00 pm - AGO picnic at Dan & Peggy Sniezek’s home, 5062 Lisle Road, Owego.
Friday, September 20 - 5:30 pm - Season Opener - Potluck Dinner at Holy Trinity Lutheran Church, Chenango Bridge
Sunday, June 2 - 4:00 pm - Members’ Recital, United Presbyterian Church, 42 Chenango Street, Binghamton.
Sunday, June 2 - 7:00 pm - An Evening with BRIO! Vocal Ensemble and Friends, Endwell United Methodist Church, 3301 Watson Blvd., Endwell. Craig Johnson, Director and Carolyn Corse, accompanist. (See page 5)
Wednesdays, June 5 - August 28 - 7:30 pm - Live Streamed organ concerts from Methuen Music Hall, Methuen, MA. (See page 4)
Sunday, June 9 - 4:00 pm - Opening Summer Concert at Old Palatine Church, Rt. 5, Johnsville, NY, by international recitalist and composer, John Dixon. (See page 6)
Saturday, June 15 - 4:00 pm - Organ recital: “An Organist’s Liturgical Year” Jean Henssler, organ, assisted by Randy Frye, baritone. First
Presbyterian Church, 1060 W Main Street, Troy, PA. (See page 3)
Sunday, June 23 - 7:30 pm - Former Ithacan, John Riss will give a recital at First Presbyterian Church, Ithaca in memory of their AGO founding member Jean Radice
Wednesday, June 26 - 7:00 pm - Baltimore Children’s Choir Concert at First Congregational United Church of Christ, 171 W. Pulteney St., Corning, NY.
Sunday, July 28 - 4:00 pm - Recital of French Organ Music, Randy Frye and Rob Oldroyd at First Presbyterian Church, 1030 West Main St., Troy, PA.
Saturday, May 4 - 7:30 pm - Binghamton Philharmonic Orchestra presents “Other Worlds: Superheroes, Fantasy, and Sci-Fi” at the Forum Theatre, 236 Washington Street, Binghamton. The Philharmonic will be highlighting first responder. Tickets - $25 - $65/Ages 17 and under are free.'
www.binghamtonphilharmonic.org
Sunday, May 5 - 4:00 pm - Music for a Sunday Afternoon concert at Christ the King Fellowship Presbyterian Church, 75 North Main Street, Spencer, NY. David Jackson, director and organist. Performers also include: ewel Griffith, Brenda Yeier and Linden Foster. The program includes solo works and congregational hymns.
Sunday, May 5 - 4:00 pm - Main Street Baptist Church, 117 Main Street, Binghamton. William Lawson will be giving the second of his two 50th anniversary programs called “The Danish Organ.” It will be a survey of Danish Sacred Music from about 1800 to the present with the participation of flute, organ, solo voice, trumpet, and trombone provided by musicians from BU.
Friday, May 17 - 7:00 pm - Organ recital by Philadelphia-based organist Max Esmus, AAGO. First Presbyterian Church, 1060 W Main Street, Troy, PA, featuring the works of Guilmant. See page 62 of the April issue of the TAO.
Saturday, May 18 - 7:00 pm - Binghamton Theater Organ Society concert, Nancy Wildoner presents Pop Pipes: Favorites at the Forum Theater, 236 Washington Street, Binghamton. www.BinghamtonTOS.org (See ad on page 6).
Sunday, June 2 - 4:00 pm - Members’ Recital, United Presbyterian Church, 42 Chenango Street, Binghamton.
Saturday, June 15 - 4:00 pm - Organ recital, Jean Henssler, First Presbyterian Church, 1060 W Main Street, Troy, PA.
Sunday, June 23 - 7:30 pm - Former Ithacan, John Riss will give a recital at First Presbyterian Church, Ithaca in memory of their AGO founding member Jean Radice.
Saturday, April 6 - 7:30 pm - Binghamton Philharmonic Orchestra presents “Roman Holiday”, a crowd pleasing program exploring musical depictions of the countries of the Mediterranean, Broome County Forum Theatre, Binghamton. [email protected].
Sunday, April 14 - 4:00 pm - St. Thomas Aquinas Church, Binghamton. The Madrigal Choir of Binghamton. America Speaks: Readings and Settings of
American Poetry with the Southern Tier Actors Read, accompanied by members of the Binghamton Community Orchestra.
More info at https://www.madrigalchoir.com
Friday, April 19 - 7:00 pm - Organ Concert, Trinity Episcopal Church, Binghamton. Randy Steere, organist.
Saturday, April 20 - 10:00 am - Discussion/Workshop at Trinity Episcopal Church with Randy Steere, facilitator.
Sunday, April 21 - 4:00 pm - First Presbyterian Church of Troy, PA. Organ recital by NYC based organist, Sean Cotty. Masterworks of J.S. Bach. Rob
Oldroyd - host.
Sunday, May 5 - 4:00 pm - Music for a Sunday Afternoon concert at Christ the King Fellowship Presbyterian Church, 75 North Main Street,
Spencer, NY. David Jackson, director and organist.
Sunday, June 2 - 4:00 pm - Members Recital, United Presbyterian Church
Wednesday, March 6 - 11:30 am - St Stephen’s Episcopal Church, 35 S Franklin Street, Wilkes Barre, PA. A 1/2 hour concert with Mike Sowa,
organist, followed by an hour Lenten service with guest choir and reception. Member Becky Mebert will be driving to St Stephen’s and has room for 3 passengers. If interested in riding, please contact Jean Henssler at [email protected]
Wednesday, March 13 - 12 Noon - First Presbyterian Church, 367 Church Street, Montrose, PA. Lenten Organ Meditation (45minutes). Jean Henssler,
organist, followed by a soup luncheon.
Wednesday, March 13 - 11:30 am - 1/2 hour recital by Alain Truche, organist, followed by an hour Lenten service at St Stephen’s Episcopal
Church, Wilkes-Barre.
Wednesday, March 20 - 11:30am - 1/2 hour recital by Charles Sundquist, organist, (University of Minnesota at Duluth) followed by an hour Lenten
service at St Stephen’s Episcopal Church, Wilkes-Barre.
Wednesday, March 27 - 11:30 am - 1/2 hour recital by Canon Mark Laubach, organist, followed by an hour Lenten service at St. Stephen’s Episcopal
Church, Wilkes-Barre. Mark has served as organist and choir master at St. Stephen’s since 1986.
Friday, April 19 - 7:00 pm - Organ Concert, Trinity Episcopal Church, Binghamton. Randy Steere, organist.
Saturday, April 20 - 10:00 am - Discussion/Workshop at Trinity Episcopal Church with Randy Steere, facilitator.
Sunday, May 5 - 4:00 pm - Music for a Sunday Afternoon concert at Christ the King Fellowship Presbyterian Church, 75 North Main Street,
Spencer, NY. David Jackson, director and organist.
Saturday. February 3 - 5:00 pm - Oldroyd All-Star Brass Ensemble Concert, First Presbyterian Church, 1030 West Main Street, Troy, PA with
Patti O’Connell (French Horn), Jean Henssler (organ) and Rob Oldroyd, director. Music by Berlioz, Respighi, Williams, Oldroyd, and more. Pre-
Concert talk at 4:30 pm. Event will be livestreamed at https://www.facebook.com/TroyPaPresbyterian/.
Sunday, February 4 - 2:00 pm - Binghamton Theater Organ Society presents an event featuring Dennis James (organ) at the Forum Theater, 236
Washington Street, Binghamton. See page 3 for details.
Sunday, February 11 - 3:00 pm - Binghamton Community Orchestra Concert, Nordic Treasures, Maine-Endwell Middle School, Farm to Market
Road, Endwell. Music director, Evan Meccarello.
Sunday, February 11 - 3:00 pm - The Castalia String Quartet performance, Binghamton Philharmonic’s Phelps Mansion Museum Series, 191 Court Street, Binghamton. For tickets ($25 general admission) and further information, go to www/BinghamtonPhilharmonic.org.
Ash Wednesday, February 14 - 11:30 am - Lenten Organ Recitals at St. Stephen’s Episcopal Church, Wilkes-Barre, PA every Wednesday 2/14 through 3/27. The 1/2 hour recital is followed by a 1 hour service featuring local choirs/soloists.
Saturday, February 17 - 10:00 am - DVD Program “Bach’s Missing Pages”. Central United Methodist Church, Endicott. Gathering with refreshments at 9:30 am followed by DVD at 10:00 am. The DVD looks closely at Bach’s planned but uncompleted Liturgical Year. The presenter then improvises in the style of Bach, the remaining chorales. The DVD deals with the interpretation of Bach’s Liturgical Year chorale settings as well as ideas for one’s own improvisations. Jean Henssler, host.
Friday, April 19 - 7:00 pm - Organ Concert, Trinity Episcopal Church, Binghamton. Randy Steere, organist.
Saturday, April 20 - 10:00 am - Discussion/Workshop at Trinity Episcopal Church with Randy Steere, facilitator.
Sunday, January 7 - 4:00 pm - Service of Lessons and Carols, Trinity Episcopal Church, 44 Main Street, Binghamton, with the Trinity Choir and
Trinity Ringers and (Binghamton Chapter Member) Randy Frye, Director of Music.
Sunday, January 14 - 5:00 pm, Our post-holiday dinner at Cortese Restaurant (West Room) 117 Robinson Street, Binghamton. Reservations are
required by contacting Nancy McNamara
Sunday, February 11 - 3:00 pm - Binghamton Community Orchestra Concert, Nordic Treasures, Maine-Endwell Middle School, Farm to Market
Road, Endwell. Music director, Evan Meccarello.
Ash Wednesday, February 14 - 11:30 am - Lenten Organ Recitals at St. Stephen’s Episcopal Church, Wilkes-Barre, PA every Wednesday 2/14 through 3/27. The 1/2 hour recital is followed by a 1 hour service featuring local choirs/soloists.
Saturday, February 17 - 10:00 am - DVD Program “Bach’s Missing Pages”. Central United Methodist Church, Endicott. Gathering with refreshments at 9:30 am followed by DVD at 10:00 am. The DVD looks closely at Bach’s planned but uncompleted Liturgical Year. The presenter then improvises in the style of Bach, the remaining chorales. The DVD deals with the interpretation of Bach’s Liturgical Year chorale settings as well as ideas for one’s own improvisations. Jean Henssler, host.
Friday, April 19 - 7:00 pm - Organ Concert, Trinity Episcopal Church, Binghamton. Randy Steere, organist.
Saturday, April 20 - 10:00 am - Discussion/Workshop at Trinity Episcopal Church with Randy Steere, facilitator.
Lessons and Carols for Christmas - Madrigal Choir of Binghamton Saturday, December 2 - 3:00 pm, Emmanuel Episcopal Church, 37 Main St.,
Norwich, NY Sunday, December 3 - 4:00 pm, Church of the Holy Trinity, 346 Prospect St., Binghamton. See page 4 and more info at http://www.madrigalchoir.com
Sunday, December 3 - 2:00 pm, Handbell and Organ Concert, United Church of Cortland, 25 Church Street, Cortland. Whitechapel Ringers directed by Diane Ames; Organist/Paulette Fry. Handbell arrangements of seasonal music interwoven with compositions on the same tunes by the organist. Free Reception following.
Sunday, December 3 - 7:00 pm, Candor Community Chorus Christmas Program and Carol Sing-a-long, Christ the King Presbyterian, 75 N. Main
Street, Spencer, NY
Tuesday, December 5 - 11:30 am, - Luncheon get-together at Your Needful Things and Vintage Vibes Café, 136 E. Service Road, Binghamton. Reservations are required (deadline December 1) by contacting Polly - (607) 754-0378 or [email protected]
Wednesday, December 20 - 12 Noon, - Advent/Christmas Program at First Presbyterian Church, 367 Church Street, Montrose, PA. Organist, Richard
VanAuken and Pianist/Evelyn VanAuken. Soup and bread lunch following the program.
Sunday, January 14 - 5:00 pm, Our post-holiday dinner at Cortese Restaurant (West Room) 117 Robinson Street, Binghamton
Saturday, November 4 - 9:30 am - 3rd session of the Fugue State Films “Bach and Expression.” Gathering at 9:30 am with coffee/refreshment with
the program beginning 10:00 am at Central Methodist Church, 17 Nanticoke Avenue, Endicott.
Saturday, November 11 - 2:00 pm - Young Artist Series organ recital by Joseph Maxwell Ossei-Little.
Lessons and Carols for Christmas - Madrigal Choir of Binghamton
Saturday, December 2 - 3:00 pm, Emmanuel Episcopal Church, 37 Main St., Norwich, NY
Sunday, December 3 - 4:00 pm, Church of the Holy Trinity, 346 Prospect St., Binghamton. More info at http://www.madrigalchoir.com
Tuesday, December 5 - 11:30 am - Luncheon get-together at Needful Things and Vintage Vibes Café, 136 E. Service Road, Binghamton. Reservations
are required (deadline December 1) by contacting Polly - (607) 754-0378 or [email protected]
Sunday, October 8 - 4:00 pm - Organ Recital by William Lawson, Main Street Baptist Church, 117 Main Street, Binghamton. (See page 3).
Saturday, October 14 - 9:30 am - Organ Crawl to Williamsport & Muncy, PA, hosted by the Chemung Valley AGO Chapter (See Separate Attachment).
Saturday, October 14 - 5:30 pm/Dinner and 6:30 pm/Organ recital by Yancey Moore and Erich Machan Howd, Newark Valley United Church of Christ. (See page 5).
Sunday, October 22 - 2:00 pm - Theater Organ Concert by Nathan Avakian at Broome County Forum (See page 5).
Sunday, October 22 - 4:00 pm - Trinity Episcopal Church, Binghamton, The Madrigal Choir of Binghamton, American Reflections: Music for the 250th Anniversary of the Boston Tea Party and Beyond. (See page 4).
Saturday, November 4 - 9:30 am - 3rd session of the Fugue State Films “Bach and Expression.” Gathering at 9:30 am with coffee/refreshment with the program beginning 10:00 am at Central Methodist Church, 17 Nanticoke Avenue, Endicott.
Saturday, November 11 - 2:00 pm - Young Artist Series organ recital by Joseph Maxwell Ossei-Little. (See page 6).
Tuesday, December 5 - 11:30 am - Luncheon get-together at Needful Things and Vintage Vibes Café, 136 E. Service Road, Binghamton
Sunday, September 10 - 4:00 pm - Organ Recital by Dr. Jeff Snedeker at The First Presbyterian Church of Troy, PA. (See article)
Friday, September 15 - 5:30 pm - September Kickoff Potluck Meal
Venue: First Presbyterian Church, 2 Main Street, Johnson City
Parking lot in rear of church (Floral Avenue entrance)
Time: 5:30 pm - Gathering & Open Console
6:00 pm - Potluck meal - Please bring a dish to share (Casserole, vegetable, salad, or dessert).
Table service and beverage will be provided.
7:00 pm - Short Program
“2023 National and Regional Convention Highlights” Spouses and guests are welcome!
Saturday, October 14 - 9:30 am - Organ Crawl to Williamsport & Muncy, PA, hosted by the Chemung Valley AGO Chapter
Saturday, November 4 - 9:30 am - 3rd session of the Fugue State Films “Bach and Expression.” Gathering at 9:30 am with coffee/refreshment with the program beginning 10:00 am at Central Methodist Church, 17 Nanticoke Avenue, Endicott.
Saturday, November 11 - 2:00 pm - Young Artist Series organ recital by Joseph Maxwell Ossei-Little. Further details coming next month! Meanwhile, for info about Joseph, go to
https://chapel.syracuse.edu/bringing-joy-from-ghana-joseph-maxwell-ossei-little-has-big-plans-as-inaugural-hendricks-chapel-organ-scholar/
Tuesday, December 5 - 11:30 am - Luncheon get-together at Needful Things and Vintage Vibes Café, 136 E. Service Road, Binghamton
Saturday, July 8 - 6:30 pm - High School Senior organ recital at Candor Congregational Church, 134 Main Street, Candor featuring hymns for
congregational singing and works by Parry, Samuel & Charles Wesley, and Preludes and Fugues previously attributed to J.S. Bach. The organist is AGO
chapter member, Linden Foster. Reception and refreshments will follow.
Saturday, August 5 - 2:00 pm - Binghamton AGO Summer Picnic
WHERE: Dan & Peggy Sniezek
5062 Lisle Road, Owego, NY
HOW: Catered by Phil’s Chicken House, $10 per person
WHO: Chapter members with spouses/partners
RESPOND: Email Peggy at [email protected] or call 607-687-3270 and leave a message by Monday, July 31 if you plan to attend.
Wednesday, August 16 - Ithaca Organ Crawl starting at Cornell’s Sage Chapel and moving to Annabel Taylor in the morning. After lunch, the
Unitarian Wolf and First Presbyterian Russell are being considered. Times to be determined. Details to follow. Contact Peggy Sniezek if interested in
carpooling [email protected] or 607-687-3270
Sunday, June 11- 4:00 pm - Members Recital at Northminster Presbyterian Church, 711 Farm to Market Road, Endwell. Recital followed by Dinner at Jonathan’s (Reservations at 6:00 pm), 534 Hooper Road, Endwell.
Saturday, June 17 - 4:00 pm - Organ Recital with Jean Henssler, organist. First Presbyterian Church, 1030 West Main Street, Troy, PA. https://www.facebook.com/TroyPAPresbyterian
Sunday, June 18 - 4:00 pm - Music and Stories from Ukraine, Gail Archer, organist
Sunday, May 7 - 2:00 pm - Performance at the FORUM Theater at 236 Washington Street, Binghamton. Organists, Nancy Wildoner, Paul Cienniwa,
Richard VanAuken and pianist, Evelyn VanAuken
Saturday, May 13 - 3:00 pm - Ensemble concert at Northminster Presbyterian Church, Endwell, featuring the organ, soprano solo, duet
selections and a brass quartet. Organist, Tim Smith
Wednesday, May 17, 7:00 pm - Choral Evensong for the Ascension of our Lord, Trinity Episcopal Church, Binghamton. The choir will offer Friedell’s
Evening Service in F, which includes a setting of the Magnificat and NuncDimitis, composed at the request of Searle Wright. The sung Compline is
followed by Bullard’s Hail the Day that Sees Him Rise, composed in 2000. Tim Smith, Choirmaster and Organist.
Saturday, May 20 - 10:00 am - 2nd session of the Fugue State Films “Bach and Expression.” Gathering at 9:30 am with coffee/refreshment at
Central Methodist Church, 17 Nanticoke Avenue, Endicott.
Sunday, May 21 - 7:00 pm - Spring Concert of BRIO AND FRIENDS at Endwell United Methodist Church. Craig Johnson/director and Carolyn Corse/
pianist.
Sunday, May 21 - 4:00 pm - MUSIC FOR A SUNDAY AFTERNOON at Christ the King Presbyterian Church, Spencer. Organist, David Jackson
Sunday, June 11- 4:00 pm - Members Recital at Northminster Presbyterian Church, Endwell.
Saturday, April 15 - 3:00 pm - Organ Dedicatory Service at Northminster Presbyterian Church, 711 Farm-to-Market Road, Endwell. Organists, Tim
Smith and Tat Baine
Sunday, April 16 - 3:00 pm - Organ re-dedication recital at First United Methodist Church, Oneonta. John Jurgensen, organist
Friday, April 21 - 7:00 pm - Organ Concert at Trinity Episcopal Church, Binghamton. Dr. Paul A. Thornock, organist, from Cathedral Basilica of St.
John the Baptist, Savannah, Georgia. Works of Bach, Buxtehude and Vierne.
Sunday, April 23 - 4:00 pm - The Madrigal Choir of Binghamton will present “The American Songbook: Broadway Show Tunes from Gershwin to Now”.
St. Thomas Aquinas Church, Binghamton. Adults $20, Students $5. More info at https://madrigalchoir.com or https://www.facebook.com/MadrigalChoir/
Sunday, April 23 - 4:00 pm - Chemung Valley AGO Chapter Members Recital at Grace Episcopal Church, Elmira
Sunday, April 30 - 4:00 pm - A two hour workshop Piano to Organ - How Do You Get There! Church of the Holy Family, Endwell (See Page 4)
Sunday, April 30 - 3:00 pm - Musical Performance honoring P.P. Bliss at United Methodist Hall, Rome, PA. Organist, Richard VanAuken and Pianist,
Evelyn VanAuken.
Saturday, March 11 - 10:00 am - 1st session of the Fugue State Films “Bach and Expression.” Gathering at 9:30 am with coffee/refreshment at
Central Methodist Church, 17 Nanticoke Avenue, Endicott.
Sunday, March 12 - 3:00 pm - Lenten Musical Offering - First Presbyterian Church, Montrose. Performers, Richard & Evelyn VanAuken
Saturday, March 18 - 4:00 pm - Celtic Hymn Sing (See announcement)
Saturday, March 18 - 5:00 pm - Brass and Organ Concert at First Presbyterian Church, 1030 West Main Street, Troy, PA. Many arrangements
by Rob Oldroyd, Jean Henssler, organist.
Sunday, March 19 - 3:00 pm - “Music in March” -part of the 2023 Schumann Festival. Music by Robert and Clara Schumann, Johannes Brahms
and featuring the World Premiere of Clara’s Piano, which is part of the Story Music Project. Park Church, Elmira. The Cantata Singers of Elmira.
Sunday, March 26 - 6:00pm - Choral Evensong presented by the Trinity Choir, Trinity Episcopal Church, Binghamton. Dyson: Evening Service in F;
Howells: Like as the Hart
Saturday, April 15 - 3:00 pm - Organ Dedicatory Service at Northminster Presbyterian Church, 711 Farm-to-Market Road, Endwell. Organists, Tim
Smith and Kathryn Baine
Friday, April 21 - 7:00 pm - Organ Concert at Trinity Episcopal Church, Binghamton. Dr. Paul A. Thornock, organist, from Cathedral Basilica of St.
John the Baptist, Savannah, Georgia. Works of Bach, Buxtehude and Vierne.
Sunday, April 30 - 3:00 pm - Musical Performance honoring P.P. Bliss at United Methodist Hall, Rome, PA. Organist, Richard VanAuken and Pianist,
Evelyn VanAuken.
Sunday, April 30 - 4:00 pm - A two hour workshop Piano to Organ - How Do You Get There! Church of the Holy Family, Endwell (See Announcement)
Sunday, May 7 - 2:00 pm - Performance at the FORUM Theater at 236 Washington Street, Binghamton. Organists, Nancy Wildoner, Paul Cienniwa,
Richard VanAuken and pianist, Evelyn VanAuken
Saturday, May 15 - 3:00 pm - Ensemble concert at Northminster Presbyterian Church, Endwell, featuring the organ, soprano solo, duet
selections and a brass quartet. Organist, Tim Smith
Sunday, June 11- 4:00 pm - Members’ Recital at Northminster Presbyterian Church, Endwell.
Sunday, February 26 - 6:00 pm - Organ and Candlechant in candlelit Trinity Episcopal Church (44 Main Street, Binghamton). Jean Henssler,
organist with the Men of Trinity Choir. https:/www.trinitymemorial.org
Saturday, March 11 - 10:00 am - 1st session of the Fugue State Films documentary on J.S. Bach. Gathering at 9:30 am with coffee/refreshment at
Central Methodist Church, 17 Nanticoke Avenue, Endicott.
Sunday, April 30 - 4:00 pm - A 2 hour workshop Piano to Organ - How Do You Get There! This workshop will address the common hurdles that pianists
encounter in transitioning to playing the organ in church. Place TBA.
Sunday, June 11, 2023 - 4:00 pm - Members’ Recital at Central United Methodist Church, Endicott
Saturday, January 7 - 4:00 pm - Trinity Memorial Episcopal Church, Binghamton and Sunday, January 8 - 4:00 pm - Church of the Immaculate Conception, Greene, NY - Ceremony and Celebration for Twelfth Night. The Madrigal Choir of Binghamton bids farewell to the old year and
welcomes the new with readings, early instruments and costumed singers.
https://madrigalchoir.com/concerts/
Sunday, January 15 - 5:00 pm - Our post-holiday dinner at Cortese Restaurant, 117 Robinson Street, Binghamton.
Saturday, February 4 - 10:00 am - 1st session of the Fugue State Films documentary on J.S. Bach. Gathering at 9:30 am at Central Methodist Church, 17 Nanticoke Avenue, Endicott.
Saturday, March 4 - 10:00 am - 2nd session of the Fugue State Films documentary on J.S. Bach. Gathering at 9:30am at Central Methodist Church, 17 Nanticoke Avenue, Endicott.
Date and Time TBA - A 2 hour workshop Piano to Organ - How Do You Get There! This workshop will address the common hurdles that pianists
encounter in transitioning to playing the organ in church.
Sunday, June 11, 2023 - 4:00 pm - Members’ Recital
Fridays, December 2, 9, 16, 23 - 12:15 pm to 12:45 pm - Advent Luncheon Concert Series, United Presbyterian Church, 25 Church Street, Cortland
Saturday, December 3 - 4:00 pm - Lessons and Carols for Christmas by The Madrigal Choir at First Presbyterian Union Church, Owego.
Sunday, December 4 - 4:00 pm - Lessons and Carols for Christmas by The Madrigal Choir at Trinity Episcopal Church, Binghamton. Tim Smith, organist. https://madrigalchoir.com/
Saturday, December 10 - 2:30 pm - Nancy Wildoner’s Theater organ 1/2 hour ‘prelude’ to the BPO’s 3:00 pm Winter Wonderland concert at The Forum, Binghamton.
Saturday, December 17 - 5:00 pm - Saint-Saëns Christmas Oratorio, Endless Mountain Choral Society in Troy, PA. Rob Oldroyd - director/Jean Henssler - organist.
Sunday, December 18 - 3:00 pm - BRIO Vocal Ensemble Christmas Concert at Endwell United Methodist Church, Endwell. Craig Johnson - director/Carolyn Corse - accompanist/organist.
Saturday, January 7 - 4:00 pm - Trinity Memorial Episcopal Church, Binghamton and Sunday, January 8 - 4:00 pm - Church of the Immaculate Conception, Greene, NY - Ceremony and Celebration for Twelfth Night -The Madrigal Choir of Binghamton bids farewell to the old year and welcomes the new with readings, early instruments and costumed singers.
https://madrigalchoir.com/concerts/
January 15, 2023 - 5:00 pm - Our post-holiday dinner at Cortese Restaurant, 117 Robinson Street, Binghamton.
Friday, November 4 - 7:30 pm - Mark Laubach recital
Sunday, November 13 - 6:00 pm - Autumn Organ and Candlechant at Trinity Episcopal Church, 44 Main Street, Binghamton. Tim Smith, organist with the Women of the Trinity Choir. https://trinitymemorialchurch
Friday, November 18 - 7:00 pm - Syracuse AGO Chapter will host Mormon Tabernacle Organist, Richard Elliott, for a 75 minute organ recital at the Cathedral of the Immaculate Conception, Syracuse. Tickets available at the
door - $20/General Admission. Online presale tickets at Syracuseago.org
Sunday, November 20 - 2:00 pm - BTOS Silent Film, Blood and Sand (1922, Rudolph Valentino), with Dennis James, organist at The Forum, Binghamton. https://www.binghamtontos.org/
Sunday, November 20 - 3:00 pm - Organ recital in our Young Artist Series by Katherine Jolliff, an Eastman Student, at Central United Methodist Church, 17 Nanticoke Avenue, Endicott.
Sunday, November 27 - 3:00 pm - Richard and Evelyn Van Auken will present a program of music for an Advent meditation at First Presbyterian Church, Montrose, PA.
Fridays during Advent: Paulette Fry is presenting half hour programs at United Presbyterian Church in Cortland from 12:15--12:45, bring lunch and enjoy music and atmosphere of the season. Tables set up in the balconies of the sanctuary. Organ and instruments; free! (Dec. 2, 9, 16, 23)
Saturday, December 3 - 4:00 pm - Lessons and Carols for Christmas by the Madrigal Choir at First Presbyterian Union Church, Owego.
Sunday, December 4 - 4:00 pm - Lessons and Carols for Christmas by The Madrigal Choir at Trinity Episcopal Church, Binghamton. Tim Smith, organist. https://madrigalchoir.com/
Saturday, Decembe r 10 - 2:30 pm - Nancy Wildoner’s Theater organ 1/2 hour ‘prelude’ to the BPO’s 3:00 pm Winter Wonderland concert at The Forum, Binghamton.
Saturday, December 17 - 5:00 pm - Saint-Saëns Christmas Oratorio, Endless Mountain Choral Society in Troy, PA. Rob Oldroyd - director/Jean Henssler - organist.
Sunday, December 18 - 3:00 pm - BRIO Vocal Ensemble Christmas Concert at Endwell United Methodist Church, Endwell. Craig Johnson - director/Carolyn Corse - accompanist/organist
October
Saturday, October 15 - 9:30 am - Chemung Valley Chapter’s Annual Organ Crawl in Auburn, NY. All those participating will meet at St. Mary’s Church, 15 Clark Street, Auburn. Additional churches to be visited are Westminster Presbyterian Church (11:00 am), St Alphonsus Roman Catholic Church (2:15 pm), and St Francis of Assisi Roman Catholic Church (3:15 pm). Lunch will be
held at Applebee's at 12:15pm. For lunch reservations and further info please contact David Lenington - [email protected] or (570)-269-5035.
Saturday, October 15 - 4:00 pm - BRILLIANT BRASS, pieces for Chorus, Brass and Organ at Trinity Memorial Episcopal Church, 44 Main Street, Binghamton. Madrigal Choir of Binghamton. More info at www.madrigalchoir.com or www.facebook.com/MadrigalChoir.
Sunday, October 16 - 2:00 pm - Pop Pipes: SEASONS at the Forum Theater, Binghamton with Nancy Wildoner at the organ with vocalists, Judy Giblin and Randy Messing. At the door, AGO members receive the BTOS member ticket price of $15. See www.BinghamtonTOS.org for details.
Sunday, November 13 - 6:00 pm - Organ recital by Tim Smith at Trinity Episcopal Church, Binghamton followed by Candle Chant sung by the women of the Trinity choir.
November 20 - 3:00 pm - A recital in our Young Artist Series by Katherine Jolliff, a sophomore at Eastman, at Central United Methodist Church, 17 Nanticoke Avenue, Endicott.
September
Saturday, September 17th at 10:00am: In the Footsteps of Bach; presentation by Jean Henssler at Park Church, Elmira. 10:00am Coffee, Program at 10:30.
Sunday, September 18 - 3:00 pm - Music program at Emory United Methodist Church, 117 Main Street, Hancock, NY featuring the newly rebuilt pipe organ.
Friday, September 23rd at 5:30pm: Binghamton AGO Kickoff Dinner at Holy Trinity, Chenango Bridge. Program will be Richard Sheasley and Peggy Sniezek commenting on the National AGO Convention in Seattle, WA. The meal will be catered by the Red and White.
Sunday, September 25th at 4:00pm: David Jackson, Organ Recital at Christ the King Presbyterian Church, Spencer, NY.
August
Saturday, August 6th time TBD: Organ Crawl in Oneonta, including St. James (Holtkamp), St. Mary’s (Sid Chase), and First United Methodist (Moeller). John Jurgenson is coordinating this event.
May & June
Organ Concert to Benefit Ukraine:
On Sunday, May 15, 3pm, Daniel O’Brien will present a benefit organ concert for Ukraine at Our Lady of Sorrows Church in Vestal. Freewill donations will go to Catholic Relief Service’s efforts to support Ukraine. The program lasts for approximately one hour and includes many recent compositions written for Ukraine. Daniel is originally from Ukraine and has served as a substitute organist for several parishes in the Binghamton and Scranton areas. Dan is a student at Marywood and has played at Most Holy Rosary in the past.
Sunday, May 22 at 4:00 pm: Organ Recital featuring Amanda Mole. To be held at the Park Church, corner of Main and Church Streets in Elmira. Co-sponsored with Chemung Valley AGO.
Sunday, June 12 at 4:00 pm: Members Recital to be held at Central United Methodist Church in Endicott. See Dean’s Message to sign up and the stop list for the organ is at the end of Mixtures.
April
Sunday, April 3, 3:00pm: Harpsichord Concert: Binghamton Philharmonic Executive Director, Dr. Paul Ciennawa and Michael Bahmann - harpsichords. J.S. Bach - The Art of the Fugue, BVW 1080. Phelps Mansion, Binghamton, NY. $20.
Sunday, April 3, 6:00pm: “Forsaken of Man” - cantata by Leo Sowerby (1895 - 1968). Combined Madrigal Choir of Binghamton and Trinity Choir, Trinity Memorial Episcopal Church, Binghamton. Tim Smith, conductor; William Trafka, (NYC) – organist.
Wednesday, April 6, 11:30 am: Lenten Organ Meditation – Andy Kotylo - organist
St. Stephen's Pro-Cathedral, Wilkes-Barre, PA. Followed by noon Lenten service.
Wednesday, April 13, 11:30 am: Lenten Organ Meditation – Jean Henssler – Organist. Works by Tournemire, Bach, Reger, and Walcha. St. Stephen's Pro-Cathedral, Wilkes-Barre, PA. Followed by noon Lenten service.
Friday, April 22, 7:00 pm: Binghamton Chapter AGO/United Presbyterian Church Organ Recital - Mark Laubach - organist. United Presbyterian Church, Binghamton.
Sunday, May 1, 2:00 pm: BTOS – Harold Lloyd in the silent film, “SPEEDY.” Dennis James, Organist. More info at www.BinghamtonTOS.org
Sunday, May 1, 3:00 pm: BRIO. "WE BRING YOU HOPE" Directed by Craig Johnson.
Endwell Methodist Church. Flutist, Wendy Stafford and clarinetist, Ken Borrman will be instrumental soloists and play obligato parts with the singers. Piano soloist and accompanist will be Carolyn Corse. Abhiram Kandanati, will play Chopin's Prelude in D flat Major. Vocal soloists from the ensemble will be: Rich Gabrielson, Colleen Kenny- kuk, David and Patti Schuster and Tim Wetherbee.
Sunday, May 1, 4:00 pm: Organ Recital: Randy Frye - organist. First Presbyterian Church of Troy, PA. Randy is the HS Choir director in Canton, PA. This event is the final fund raiser for Tim Smith's renovation of the 1950 Aeolian -Skinner organ. Live and live - streamed at https://www.facebook.com/TroyPAPresbyterian/
March
Sunday, March 6th, 3:00pm: Rudy Sumpter: Lenten Organ Meditations at First Presbyterian Church, Montrose, PA, in the Sanctuary.
Meditations will be available on Zoom, and on the church's website: FPCMontrose.org
Sunday, March 20th, 7:00pm: Bicentennial Service: Keynote Speaker, Rev. Dr. Martha Jordan of the Presbyterian Synod of the Trinity. Ithaca College Brass Choir. New works for choir by Oldroyd.
Concert is Live at First Presbyterian Church of Troy, PA and live streamed
https://www.facebook.com/TroyPAPresbyterian/
Sunday, March 27th, 3:00pm: Martha Denkenberger and Jean Starzek (piano and organ): Lenten Organ Meditations at First Presbyterian Church, Montrose, PA, in the Sanctuary. Meditations will be available on Zoom, and on the church's website: FPCMontrose.org
Thursday, March 31st, 7:00pm: Bach Birthday Concert: Organ favorites from his early works, the Weimar Period and the Orgelbuchlein. Works for Lent and Holy Week.
Robert Oldroyd, organ.
Concert is Live at First Presbyterian Church of Troy, PA and live streamed
https://www.facebook.com/TroyPAPresbyterian/
Sunday, April 3rd, 6:00pm: Forsaken of Man - cantata by Leo Sowerby (1895 - 1968). Combined Madrigal Choir of Binghamton and Trinity Choir, Trinity Memorial Episcopal Church, Binghamton. Tim Smith, conductor; William Trafka, (NYC) – organ.
Wednesday, April 6th,11:30 am: Lenten Organ Meditation – Andy Kotylo - organist
St. Stephen's Pro-Cathedral, Wilkes-Barre, PA. More info soon...
Wednesday, April 13th,11:30 am: Lenten Organ Meditation - Works by Tournemire, Bach, Reger, and Walcha. Jean Henssler - organist. St. Stephen's Pro-Cathedral,
Wilkes-Barre, PA.
February
Saturday, February 5th, 10:00am: “In the Footsteps of Bach.” Presented by Jean Henssler
At Main St. Baptist Church, Binghamton.
Saturday, February 19th, 5:00pm: Brass and Organ Concert:
Music by Poulenc, Buxtehude, DiLorenzo, Oldroyd and Bagley. Brass Musicians from all over the Northeast and Mid-Atlantic, including Your Editor.
Jean Herman Henssler, organ Robert Oldroyd, conductor
Concert is Live at First Presbyterian Church of Troy, PA and live streamed
https://www.facebook.com/TroyPAPresbyterian/
Sunday, March 20th, 7:00pm: Bicentennial Service: Keynote Speaker, Rev. Dr. Martha Jordan of the Presbyterian Synod of the Trinity. Ithaca College Brass Choir. New works for choir by Oldroyd.
Concert is Live at First Presbyterian Church of Troy, PA and live streamed
https://www.facebook.com/TroyPAPresbyterian/
Thursday, March 31st, 7:00pm: Bach Birthday Concert: Organ favorites from his early works, the Weimar Period and the Orgelbuchlein. Robert Oldroyd, organ
Concert is Live at First Presbyterian Church of Troy, PA and live streamed
https://www.facebook.com/TroyPAPresbyterian/
December 2021
Sunday, December 5th, 2:00 pm:
Organist Jean Herman Henssler in recital:
The Binghamton chapter of the American Guild of Organists and United Presbyterian Church, sponsors of WSKG, present A Christmas Fantasy, a recital by organist Jean Herman Henssler, playing a potpourri of arrangements of traditional Christmas carols on the glorious, 3 manual Guilbault-Therian pipe organ at United Presbyterian Church, 42 Chenango Street, Binghamton. Music by Gigout, Chapman, Karg-Elert, Bédard, Burkhardt, Saint-Saëns and Scott. Masks required. In person and live-streaming at https://upcbgm.org/youtube/. Free Will Offering.
Sunday, Dec 12th, 3:00pm.
Rudy Sumpter will be presenting an Advent Meditation at First Presbyterian Church in Montrose, PA. This program will also be available on YouTube later in the day.
Sunday, December 12, 4:00 pm:
Trinity Episcopal Church, Binghamton, presents The Cayuga Vocal Ensemble. Music by Praetorius, Distler and Howells. Masks are required. This is a ‘pay what you wish’ performance.
Wednesday, December 15, 6:00pm
St. Stephen's in Wilkes-Barre, PA, has its annual Advent Lessons and Carols Service. The St. Steven's Choir will be singing carols and anthems by Palestrina, Willcocks, Stanford, Otto Goldschmidt, Gerald Near, John Rutter, and John Tavener. (Note: Mark Laubach, the organist at St. Steven's, will be performing a recital at United Presbyterian Church on Friday, April 22 at 7:00, co-sponsored by our chapter and United Presbyterian Church.)
Sunday, December 19th at 3 pm:
Concert by BRIO will be held at the Endwell Methodist Church. Craig Johnson, Director. There will be good parking and good social distancing.
Sunday, January 2, 2022! 5:00 pm:
Binghamton Chapter of the AGO will hold its end of year/beginning of the new year dinner at the Spot restaurant on Upper Front Street.
November 2021
BTOS Event –
Sunday, November 21st, 2:00 pm:
True Heart Susie: A Tribute to Lillian Gish (silent film 1919) Dennis James, organist.
More information at www.BinghamtonTOS.org
Saturday/Sunday, November 27th 3pm and November 28th at 3pm:
Lessons and Carols for Christmas Presented by The Madrigal Choir of Binghamton. Trinity Memorial Episcopal Church in Binghamton. Free Performance. Masks required.
Sunday, November 28th at 3:00:
First Presbyterian Church of Montrose will present their first Organ Meditation on the first Sunday of Advent.
Featuring Martha Denkenberger on organ and Jean Starzek on piano.
Events from the National AGO:
AGO National Convention 2022
Seattle, Washington, July 3-7
Wyatt D. Smith, Convention Coordinator
2023 Regional Convention
Westchester Chapter
White Plains, NY
Hotel: Crowne Plaza White Plains
July 3-6, 2023
Website (coming soon!)
Jonathan Riss, MM, FAGO, ChM, Convention Coordinator
Irvington Presbyterian Church
25 North Broadway
Irvington, NY 10533
914-281-1544
Check back soon for further events and details!