News

Recording Project
25 June, 2015

I'm excited to announce a new solo recording project!   Over 5 years in the making, it will center around music with a fusion of multiple styles, plus a newly and specially commissioned piece. 

After searching for the right instrument to bring such music to life, I’m delighted to travel to Dudelange, Luxembourg in between my North American and European summer engagements for recording sessions on the extraordinary organ at St. Martin’s.  Repertoire will include the Symphonie-Passion, Op. 23 by Marcel Dupré, the Introduction, Passacaglia, and Fugue, Op. 149 by Healey Willan, the premiere recording of Ride in a High Speed Train by contemporary Dutch composer Ad Wammes, and a commissioned work by renowned British composer Philip Moore.

A 30-day Kickstarter has been launched to help publicize and support this project.  During these 30 days, I am also giving an opportunity to join me in my team for this project in greater ways!  Check it out here.



Summer Convention & Festival Performances
15 June, 2014

This summer ranks as my busiest to date with performances at conventions and festivals in both the United States, Germany, and Switzerland.  First is two identical, full-length solo concerts at the National Convention of the American Guild of Organists (AGO) in Boston on June 25 and 26, followed quickly by the annual summer Colloquium of the Church Music Association of America in Indianapolis from June 30 to July 7, at which I continue to serve as principal organist, including service playing and overseeing the organist pedagogy track, and, this year, as conductor of the women's advanced Gregorian chant schola.

A few weeks later will see my next set of concerts in Germany, including a solo concert as part of the International Summer Organ Festival in Konstanz at the Münster (Cathedral) and a solo concert on the summer Orgelvespern series at the Dom (Cathedral) in Limburg.  The last of my summer performances falls on August 15 at the National Convention of the Organ Historical Society (OHS) in Syracuse - the third solo concert I've performed at a national OHS convention.

Only a few weeks later, I will return to Europe for my Swiss début concert on the Late Summer Concert series at the celebrated Fraumünster in Zürich.



Greenwich appointment
6 October, 2013

I'm very pleased to announce my appointment to the staff of the Music Department of Christ Church (Episcopal) in Greenwich, CT starting later this month.  There, I will direct the church's semi-professional adult choir, the Christ Church Singers, work with and assist in directing the Choir of Men and Boys as well as the Girls Choir, play the church's IV/92 Austin organ for services, and maintain close involvement in the church's concert series.  While I will miss my colleagues and friends in metro New Jersey, I am excited to be part of this historic parish and its developed music program.



Karen McFarlane Artists management update
5 April, 2013

This month marks the publishing of my move to the regular roster of Karen McFarlane Artists.  Having begun representation by this prestigious concert management in October, 2009 as a competition winner, I am honored and delighted to continue performing under their auspices.



Radio programs
3 March, 2013

Excerpts from my recently released recording, "A Cathedral's Voice," were featured on two nationally syndicated radio program this week: PipeDreams and With Heart and Voice.  The Playlist for PipeDreams, which includes a link to hear the program, may be found here, and for With Heart and Voice, here.



Recording Release
26 October, 2012

I am thrilled to announce the release of my début recording.  Entitled "A Cathedral's Voice," it showcases the splendid new Parkey organ at the beautiful Cathedral of St. John Berchmans on the Raven label with a varied program including music by Byrd, J.S. Bach, Schumann, Oldroyd, Tournemire, Dupré, Shearing, Travis, and a newly commissioned piece by young American composer Zachary Wadsworth.  The recording is available for purchase from Raven here.  A promotional video may be found on the Media page or on YouTube.



New York Relocation
15 August, 2012

After six wonderful years in Chicago, I'm very happy to announce my acceptance of the Organist/Choirmaster position at St. Mary's Church in Nutley, NJ and subsequent relocation to the New York City area.  While it is difficult to leave many extraordinary friends and colleagues in one of North America's greatest cities, I am delighted to have the opportunity to lead a growing music program and live within this mecca of the arts while also continuing my busy schedule of concerts.  More about the St. Mary's music program may be found here.



Germany Concert Tour
30 August, 2011

This summer marked my début concert tour of Germany with 9 recitals at major venues whose non-stop schedule literally took me to all corners of the country over the course of 25 days.  Memories of exceptional beauty, breathtaking cathedrals, and warm hospitality will not soon fade away.  Pictures will continue to be added to the 2010 to present photo page in the coming weeks as well as recordings on the Media page.  A complete itinerary with recital programs may be viewed on the 2011 Engagements page.




Welcome!
25 January, 2011

After months of design and editing, I am delighted to welcome you to my new website!  Please feel free to explore the site, and visit again soon as the Performances, Photos, Media, and Acclaim pages are regularly updated.  I hope to see you soon at an upcoming concert!