First United Church of Christ, Congregational, Milford CT (UCC), an Open and Affirming church, seeks a skilled organist/pianist and choral conductor for a full-time Minister of Music position. The successful candidate will be a dynamic individual who is invested in cultivating a vibrant music community at First Church. The Minister of Music will play organ and direct …
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Organist position | Church of the Holy Spirit — West Haven, CT
Church of the Holy Spirit, West Haven, CT, seeks a qualified church organist to play for Sunday services, high holy days, and choir rehearsals. The organist may be asked to play for funerals, weddings, or other special services. The church has a fine pipe organ as well as a baby grand piano. Currently, the choir …
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Saturday, Feb. 10 | Hymn introductions, interludes, and improvisation with Walden Moore
We’re excited to host another service playing workshop with Walden Moore! This session will focus on the “in-between” places in service playing, such as hymn introductions and interludes, transitions between selections, and liturgical improvisation.
March 22–23 | Bach in the Subways
We’re excited to feature two concerts in our annual celebration of J. S. Bach’s music. If you play Bach on any instrument, please inquire about joining our community concert on Friday, March 22.
Scholarship application deadline extended
Applications for the Encore Scholarship will be due by Jan. 15, 2024. Auditions will be held on Jan. 20, 2024. Learn more and apply on our scholarship page.
First Church of Christ — Old Saybrook, CT
The Church offers a 10-12 member SATB choir, and provides a 2-manual pipe organ and a Steinway baby grand piano in the sanctuary. In addition, the Church possesses a solid and diverse library of music. The 10:00 worship features traditional Congregational hymns but also incorporates a significant amount of contemporary music performed by a jazz …
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Saturday, Nov. 18 at 10am | Practical Repertoire Sharing Session: Planning for February and March 2024
February is Black History Month. March is Women’s History Month. We invite you to share your favorite organ solo repertoire and/or anthems of Black and/or women composers. WHEN: Saturday, Nov. 18, 2023 10am-12pm WHERE: Center Church on the Green, New Haven You may come as: an observer, or a presenter: Bring a piece to share: …
Thursday, Sept. 28 at 7:30pm
New Haven Symphony Orchestra performs Saint-Saëns’s ‘Organ Symphony’ and more
Join us at Woolsey Hall for Saint-Saëns’s vibrant and joyful “Organ” Symphony, featuring Nathaniel Gumbs as organ soloist. Joyce Yang will perform Tchaikovsky’s bombastic first piano concerto. Ticket purchase required, prices range from $69–$10. Woolsey Hall500 College St.New Haven, CT 06511
Sunday, Sept. 17 – 5 p.m. Welcome-Back Dinner and ‘Great Organ Music at Yale’ featuring James O’Donnell
James O’Donnell Join us for a catered dinner from Eli’s ($20 fee per person) and a group outing to hear Yale faculty organist James O’Donnell kick off the 2023–2024 Great Organ Music at Yale Series in Woolsey Hall. Dinner will take place at United Church on the Green (270 Temple St.) Please click here to …
Cross of Christ Lutheran Church – Waterbury, CT
Cross of Christ Lutheran Church, a small but energetic congregation, in Waterbury, CT seeks a part-time Director of Music. Salary is negotiable. The primary job of this position is helping to lead and accompany music for Sunday morning worship. Strong vocal skills are helpful but not required. Coordinate, lead, and develop the overall music ministry …
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Monday, Jan. 16 | Organ Crawl with the Waterbury AGO Chapter
We are invited to join the Annual MLK Jr. Day Organ Crawl, hosted by the Waterbury Chapter. RSVP: Caesar Storlazzi will act as our local point of contact for car-pooling and a head-count for lunch: avecesare@aol.com. Martin Luther King Jr. Day Annual Organ Crawl — Monday, Jan. 16, 2023 from 9:45 a.m. to 2:30 p.m. 9:45 AM Meet at St Paul’s Episcopal …
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Sunday, September 18 | Join us for dinner and a concert!
Join us for a catered dinner at the Center Church on the Green Parish House on September 18th at 5:30 pm. Afterwards we will travel to Woolsey Hall for a concert by organist Nathaniel Gumbs. The cost for the dinner is $10 for members, $15 for non-members. The concert is from 7:30 – 8:30 and …
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Sunday, June 5 | Join us for the Annual Meeting!
Join us for a reception and the 2022 Annual Meeting on Sunday, June 5 from 3 to 5 p.m. in New Haven. Admission is $20 per person — RSVP via our newsletter. United Church Parish House323 Temple St. (Corner of Wall and Temple)New Haven, CT
March. 26 | Bach in the Subways, New Haven
New Haven joined Bach in the Subways in 2018, and in 2022 the New Haven Chapter of the American Guild of Organists is excited to be returning to an in-person musical celebration! Join us on Saturday, March 26, from 4–5:45 p.m. at New Haven’s United Church on the Green (270 Temple St., New Haven), or via the church’s live stream, …
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Sunday, Feb. 20 | Improvising at the organ in 17th and 18th-century style, Part II
Join us on Sunday, Feb. 20 from 6–8 p.m. for the second installment of a two-part interactive, online improvisation workshop beginning with simple counterpoint and progressing to ground bass forms and chorale preludes. Presented by organist, composer, and improviser Ethan Haman. Handouts below—have a keyboard handy to play along! Session I Recording REGISTER for the …