Southern Arizona American Guild of Organists

Rising Stars, Young Musicians #1

Each year SAAGO, the local chapter of the American Guild of Organists, holds an event to showcase the talents of its members. This year’s event will feature members:
Chris Fresolone
Jessie Jewett
Laura Silva.

They will perform on the church’s Æolian-Skinner organ, an excellent representation of the “American Classic” design, which was originally built for Christ Methodist Church in Cincinnati, Ohio, in 1959. St. Michael’s purchased this instrument in 1989. In 1998, after repairs and upgrades were made, and it was installed at St. Michael’s. The organ has seen the addition of the Antiphonal division, as well as changes and additions to the other divisions.

The completed instrument has been renamed the A. F. Schultz Organ, in recognition of Alan F. Schultz’s many contributions to St. Michael’s and the Tucson community.

Details regarding the performers and their repertoire, mostly Dupré, will follow in the October issue of the newsletter. Members of the audience and performers can mingle afterwards at the reception hosted by SAAGO.

Friday, Nov. 1, 7 p.m. Chapel, Trinity Presbyterian Church 400 E. University Blvd. Tucson This free program of meditative and peaceful music will be presented by Lynn Moser (piano and […]

St. Andrew the Apostle Catholic Church
Sunday, November 3, 2024 | 2 p.m.
800 Taylor Drive, Sierra Vista, AZ
Free will offering

St. Andrew’s has hosted an annual hymnfest since the present Möller pipe organ was installed in 2008. Lars Andersen has been the guest organist for this event since its inception. The three-manual Möller organ was built in 1949 for a church in Racine, Wisconsin. When that church closed, the organ was sold, dismantled, moved, and installed in the beautiful sanctuary at St. Andrew’s in the fall of 2008.

The program features a massed choir from many churches in Sierra Vista, a high school choir, and robust congregational hymn singing.

Friday, November 15, 7 p.m.
Catalina United Methodist Church
2700 E Speedway Blvd, Tucson, AZ 85716

Non-Member Admission: $30 online, $25 seniors 60+, $10 students with ID
This event is FREE for SAAGO Members!

Chelsea Chen returns to Tucson! With playing described as “stunning” and possessing “lovely lyrical grandeur” (Los Angeles Times), Chelsea Chen has electrified audiences throughout the United States and Asia.

Chelsea is a Fulbright scholar and graduate of Juilliard and Yale University, where she studied with Thomas Murray. Chelsea has performed to great acclaim at many important venues including Singapore’s Esplanade, Hong Kong’s Cultural Centre, Philadelphia’s Kimmel Center, and Los Angeles’ Disney Hall. Likewise, Chelsea has recorded multiple CDs and her playing has been aired on CNN.com, “Pipedreams” and Taiwan's Good News Radio. She has premiered works by composer throughout the world. Chelsea's compositions are available exclusively from Wayne Leupold Editions, Inc.

Chelsea was previously Artist-in-Residence at Coral Ridge Presbyterian Church where she performed and directed the concert series. Presently, she serves as Artist-in-Residence at Emmanuel Presbyterian Church in Manhattan, New York.

THIS PROGRAM HAS BEEN POSTPHONED AND NO RESCHEDULED DATE IS AVAILABLE AT THIS TIME.

Sunday, Nov. 30, 3 p.m.
St. Philip’s in the Hill’s Episcopal Church
4440 N. Campbell Ave.

Jonathan Dove, English composer, set seven texts, including poetry by Blake, Dickinson and Tennyson, to create Passing of the Year for double chorus and piano in memory of his mother.

Herbert Howells Requiem was composed in 1932, but first published almost 50 years later in 1981. Set for unaccompanied choir, it uses a combination of texts from the traditional Requiem Mass and other sacred sources.
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The Festival of Advent Lessons and Carols is a program of brief scripture readings with traditional and contemporary carols and anthems sung by the congregation; led by the parish's combined […]

Saturday, January 4, 1 p.m.
The Highland Community Clubhouse
332 West Matterhorn
Oro Valley, AZ

Join us once again for this favorite holiday event which will be held after Christmas, celebrating close to Epiphany.
The Kuhlman’s have once again very kindly invited us to celebrate at the at The Highland Community Clubhouse in Oro Valley.

James C. Kautz Memorial Concert Lin-Linder Piano Duo 3:00pm on Saturday, January 11, 2025 Formed by two dynamic pianists, Fanya Lin and Daniel Linder, both faculty members at the University […]

An Introduction To The Pipe Organ With Anna Lapwood
Sunday, April 6, 4:00 p.m. - 6:30 p.m.

Catalina United Methodist Church
2700 E. Speedway Blvd.
Tucson, AZ

Internationally renowned British organist Anna Lapwood has introduced countless people to the organ via concerts and social media. This is a rare opportunity for Tucsonans to hear, meet, and see Ms. Lapwood. Everyone interested in the pipe organ is welcome to attend this informal, hands-on workshop, where Anna will demonstrate how a pipe organ works and will invite participants to try it themselves. A reception, with fresh & hot Pizza, follows.

This workshop is FREE to all wishing to attend.