Southern Arizona American Guild of Organists

The 1960s and 70s proved fertile years for realizing the promises of the Organ Reform Movement in the building of organs as envisioned by Albert Schweitzer earlier in the century. Organ enrollment in the colleges and universities was high, and master teachers brought about a renewed interest in performance practice made possible by the “tracker” craze.

Professor Kuhlman will touch on a few of the builders and teachers of organ who were vanguards in realizing these “reforms” during these “golden” years.

The highly regarded Alcée Chriss returns to Tucson.

Alcée Chriss III is widely regarded as one of the leading young organists of our time. Alcée is the First-prize, and Bach-prize, winner at the 2017 Canadian International Organ Competition; moreover, Alcée holds many more
prestigious awards. Alcée currently serves as University Organist and Artist-in-Residence at Wesleyan University.

The venue for this featured artist's event is:
Catalina United Methodist Church
2700 E. Speedway Blvd.

Cost: $30 (general admission); $25 Seniors; $10 Students (with I.D.)

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.