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:
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.
Previous events:
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 - davelen@epix.net 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:
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.
Previous events:
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 - davelen@epix.net 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!