First-prize and Bach prize winner at the 2017 Canadian International Organ Competition. Widely regarded as one of the leading young organists of our time. University Organist and Artist-in-Residence at Wesleyan University.
In concert on Wednesday 21 June, 7 pm. First Baptist Church, Augusta.
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First Baptist Church of Augusta is a Southern Baptist church in Augusta, Georgia. The original location is now a historical site. The current church building is located on Walton Way.
3500 Walton Way Ext, Augusta, GA 30909
(706) 733-2236
Organist Titulaire at Notre-Dame Cathedral in Paris, France, Vincent Dubois is one of the finest concert organists in the world today. A graduate of the Conservatoire National Supérieur de Musique in Paris Dubois took the world’s stage in 2002 by winning two major organ competitions: the Recital Gold Medal at the Calgary International Organ Competition, and the Grand Prize at the International Competition of Toulouse, France. Mr. Dubois has performed in major concert venues throughout Europe, North America, Asia and the Pacific, including for numerous international music festivals. In concert on Monday, 19 June, 7 pm. St. John United Methodist Church, Augusta.
Vincent Dubois in Concert Monday, 19 June at 7 pm. St John United Methodist Church, Augusta.
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Dobson Organ, Opus 75
St. John Church was established in 1798 by Stith Mead, a young circuit rider converted at a camp meeting in Virginia. His family worshiped at St. Paul’s Church. He was allowed to preach there just once, for his sermon condemned Augusta’s 4,000 inhabitants for not knowing “their right hand from their left” in religious matters. Banned from St. Paul’s pulpit, he founded Augusta’s Methodist Society. It met in the home of Ebenezer Doughty at Washington (Sixth) Street near Reynolds. In 1800 Mead paid $500 for the Greene Street lot on which the church still stands.
736 Greene St, Augusta, GA 30901
(706) 724-9641
Chelsea Chen’s dynamic playing has taken her to the far corners of the world. The Los Angeles Times has praised her “rare musicality” and “lovely lyrical grandeur,” and a compositional style that is “charming” and “irresistible.” Her NYC concert was hailed by the New York Times as one of the top ten classical events of 2017. Artist-in-Residence at Emmanuel Presbyterian Church in Manhattan.
Chelsea Chen in Concert Sunday, 18 June at 7 pm. Saint Paul’s Church, Augusta.
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Casavant Organ, Opus 2900 (1966; rebuilt 1996)
Saint Paul's Church is a historic Episcopal church in downtown Augusta, Georgia, adjacent to Riverwalk Augusta. A member of the Episcopal Diocese of Georgia, Saint Paul's conducts its worship services using the 1979 Book of Common Prayer.
605 Reynolds St, Augusta, GA 30901
(706) 724-2485
A true rising star among young classical musicians, Monica Czausz Berney has quickly made a name for herself as one of the finest young American organists on the scene today. Monica has performed widely at conventions including the 2019 Mid-Atlantic Regional Convention of the AGO in southern New Jersey, the 2017 Southwest Regional Convention of the AGO in Dallas, and the 2017 Northeast Regional AGO/National RCCO Convention in Montréal. Director of Music and Artistic Ministries at King of Glory Lutheran Church in Dallas, Texas.
Monica Czausz Berney in concert 10:30 am, Tuesday 20 June. St. John’s United Methodist Church, Aiken.
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Schantz organ, Opus 2238
St. John's United Methodist Church was founded in 1856. In the beginning, St. John's parishioners gathered in a small white chapel in the middle of the block on Richland Avenue between Chesterfield and Newberry Street. Before long, a need arose for a larger space to worship, and the congregation raised $245 to purchase the remainder of the block. The classic Greek revival building that served as St. John's first sanctuary was completed in 1859. Some of the furniture purchased for that sanctuary is still in use today at St. John's, reminding us of our rich history and humble beginnings.
104 Newberry St NW, Aiken, SC 29801
(803) 648-6891
Exclusively performing works written for four hands-four feet-one pipe organ console, duo organists Elizabeth and Raymond Chenault have commissioned, premiered, and recorded over seventy organ duets. For their renowned artistry they have indisputably earned “The World's Premiere Duo-Organ Team” title given by the Atlanta Journal & Constitution. The Chenault's duet career began in 1979 when Arthur Wills of England's Ely Cathedral composed “Toccata for Two” for them. The Chenaults subsequently commissioned duets from over 25 U.S. and European composers and have themselves arranged several pieces for organ duet. The duo has been featured at numerous conventions of the American Guild of Organists, the Association of Anglican Musicians, the East Texas Pipe Organ Festival, the Atlanta Summer Organ Festival, and at venues such as the Washington National Cathedral, St. Paul’s Cathedral (London), York Minster Cathedral (England), Kauffman Center (Kansas City), and the Mormon Tabernacle, among hundreds of others. They have been heard on the radio shows Pipedreams and Performance Today. Their four organ duet recordings are on the Gothic label. The duo’s fifth CD, recorded at the Cathedral of St. Philip, Atlanta, GA, was released in 2021. Several volumes of The Chenault Organ Duet Library Collection have been published by Warner Brothers Publications and are also available for purchase through the Chenaults’ website (www.chenaultduo.com). MorningStar Publishers released The Chenault Organ Duet Series in 2015.
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Zimmer Organ, Opus 125
First Presbyterian Church is an historic Presbyterian church located at 642 Telfair Street in Augusta, Georgia in the United States.
642 Telfair St, Augusta, GA 30901
(706) 262-8900
Jared Johnson has served as Canon Organist and Choirmaster at Trinity Episcopal Cathedral in Columbia, South Carolina since 2003. A graduate of Oberlin College and Yale University, his principal organ teachers were Haskell Thomson and Thomas Murray. He has played recitals in major venues across North America, Great Britain, Sweden, and Australia. He is the conductor of the Cathedral Choirs, who have toured and recorded frequently, and he has led a monthly series of Bach cantatas in collaboration with the North Carolina Baroque Orchestra. He previously served on the music staffs of Trinity Church on the Green, New Haven, Connecticut; Memorial Church at Harvard; and Trinity Church, Boston; and he taught on the organ faculty of the University of South Carolina for a decade. Dr. Johnson has recently been appointed Canon Director of Music at Grace Cathedral in San Francisco, a post he will begin in July.
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Zimmer Organ, Opus 112
"Welcome Home! We have been waiting for you! Really; we think that every person who comes to Trinity on the Hill is sent here by God. Our prayer is that you will feel at home in this church and will get involved to the extent that God is calling you. Most importantly, we pray that you will experience the grace of Jesus Christ in this place.
1330 Monte Sano Ave, Augusta, GA 30904
(706) 738-8822
The Seipp/Sheets Trumpet & Organ Duo is unlike any ensemble performing today. Custom musical arrangements of virtuoso, beautiful, entertaining, humorous and patriotic selections enhance the exquisite blend of their instruments. Coupled visually with specialized videos, Seipp and Sheets craft a unique and engaging concert experience for all ages, creating extraordinary connection with their audiences. The duo’s thoughtful programming, artistic arrangements and powerful, innovative and interactive video presentations make the Seipp/Sheets Duo today’s musicians to watch.
Seipp/Sheets Duo in concert 1 pm, Tuesday 20 June. Aiken’s First Baptist Church
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Wicks Organ, Opus 6229
Aiken's First Baptist Church is a community of God's children who are living abundantly in God's light and love. Our vision is to be a unique body of free and faithful believers living under the Lordship of Jesus Christ. First Baptist Church is composed of people who love one another and the Lord who calls us together to continue the spirit of his life.
120 Chesterfield St N, Aiken, SC 29801
(803) 648-5476
Dr. Jens Korndörfer is the incoming Associate Professor of Organ at Baylor University, where he will begin in August 2023. Praised as “a virtuoso in the grand Romantic tradition” who creates “performances that are deeply musically satisfying as well as exciting” (The American Organist), Korndörfer has performed to critical acclaim at prestigious venues such as Davies Symphony Hall in San Francisco, the Montreal Bach Festival, the Cathedrals in Washington, Berlin, Paris, Salzburg, Oslo, and Moscow, Westminster Abbey in London, Suntory Hall in Tokyo, and the Cultural Centre in Hong Kong. Korndörfer’s repertoire reaches from the Renaissance to the 21st century, including transcriptions, commissions, and world premieres. He frequently collaborates with other musicians, has performed with orchestras, and recorded five CDs. Passionate about forming the next generation of organists, Korndörfer taught at Agnes Scott College (2014–19) and, since 2017, has been directing the successful rebuild of the organ program at Georgia State University. In combination with graduate assistantships at major churches in the Atlanta area, the comprehensive program is designed to prepare students for a successful career in church and concert. As Director of Worship and the Arts, and Organist at First Presbyterian Church of Atlanta, GA, Korndörfer oversees a thriving music and arts ministry. Under his leadership, the sanctuary organ (IV/112) was completely rebuilt, enlarged, and re-voiced by organ builders Klais (Bonn, Germany) and Schlueter (Lithonia, GA). Thanks to collaborations with major cultural players, presentations and lecture series, and the introduction of programs that raise awareness for minorities in the classical arts, Jens significantly increased the reach of the church’s music and arts ministry. A top-honor graduate from the Conservatoire National Supérieur de Musique in Paris, the Oberlin Conservatory, the Musikhochschule in Bayreuth, and McGill University in Montreal, Korndörfer’s teachers include Olivier Latry, Michel Bouvard, James David Christie, and Ludger Lohmann.
In concert Tuesday 20 June at 7 pm. The Catholic Church of the Most Holy Trinity, Augusta.
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Jardine Organ, 1868
At the Church of the Most Holy Trinity we have many ministries and ways in which every parishioner can get involved. We want to share the love of Christ in everything we do and use the gifts that God has given us. Prayerfully consider joining a minsitry or service outreach.
720 Telfair St, Augusta, GA 30901
(706) 722-4944
Charles Tompkins is recognized as one of America’s most outstanding organ teachers and concert organists. A member of the Furman University faculty since 1986, his students have gained admission to major graduate schools in organ performance – including Yale University, Indiana University, and Florida State University – and may be found in significant church and university positions throughout the country. Associate Organist and Artist in Residence for Christ Church (Episcopal) in Greenville. Kevin Tompkins has been a member of the Omaha Symphony since 2016. Originally from Greenville, South Carolina, he received his Bachelor of Music with High Distinction from the Eastman School of Music in Rochester, New York. Two years later, he completed his Master of Music at the Cleveland Institute of Music. He began his professional orchestral career while still in school, playing frequently with the Rochester Philharmonic, Canton Symphony, Akron Symphony, and Erie Philharmonic. He is currently on the board of the Omaha Chamber Music Society and makes frequent appearances on their Summer Concert Series and Eko Nova concerts. In concert Tuesday 20 June at 2:30 pm. St. Paul’s Lutheran Church, Aiken.
Charles and Kevin Tompkins in Concert Tuesday 20 June at 2:30 pm. St. Paul Lutheran Church, Aiken.
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Casavant Organ, Opus 3728
We believe in being Disciples of Christ by: Continually working to understand God's will for all. Caring for all. Being a community of Christ-centered love for all. Freely sharing the gifts God has given us all. Today St. Paul is a thriving community with approximately 280 in worship each Sunday and is focused on calling, sending and supporting disciples as they share Jesus by loving and serving all.
961 Trail Ridge Rd, Aiken, SC 29803
(803) 649-4021
Organist and Choirmaster at Episcopal Church of the Good Shepherd, Knoxville. His choirs have toured throughout the Southeastern United States and parts of Ireland and Italy, where they sang in St. Peter’s Basilica before Pope John Paul II in 1999. A past-Dean of the Augusta Chapter of the American Guild of Organists and past member of the Executive Board of the Atlanta Chapter, AGO, member of the Board of Directors, Sewanee Church Music Conference.
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Wicks Organ
Catholic church in Augusta, Georgia
1420 Monte Sano Ave, Augusta, GA 30904
(706) 733-6627
The Charlestones were formed in 2014 at St. John’s Lutheran Church in Charleston, South Carolina. An a capella quartet consisting of Todd Monsell (bass), Brink Norton (tenor), William Purcell (lead), and Stephen Spaulding (baritone), they have quickly made a name for themselves with their trademark flawless intonation, rocksteady camaraderie, and wide variety of vocal styles. They will sing in the reverberant acoustic of the Sacred Heart Cultural Center, onf o the most impressive architectural jewels in the Southeast.
The Charlestones in Concert Monday, 19 June at 3 pm. Sacred Heart Cultural Center, Augusta
Sacred Heart Cultural Center (c. 1897) is located in Augusta, Georgia’s beautiful Downtown Historic District. Sacred Heart, a former Catholic Church, is now home to various cultural activities including choral concerts, art exhibits, holiday events and the annual Garden Festival as well as the Augusta Ballet, the Augusta Children’s Chorale, the Augusta Choral Society, the Augusta Players, Symphony Orchestra Augusta (SOA) and the Greater Augusta Arts Council. Sacred Heart Cultural Center serves individuals from across the Central Savannah River Area and visitors from throughout the Nation and beyond. The fully ADA accessible structure is free and open to the public.
1301 Greene St, Augusta, GA 30901
(706) 826-4700