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SUMMARY:Auditions: Kent S. Dennis Memorial Scholarship
DESCRIPTION:Scholarship applicants will complete their applications by auditioning.
URL:https://saginawago.com/event/2026-03-27-auditions-kent-s-dennis-memorial-scholarship/
LOCATION:Memorial Presbyterian Church\, 1310 Ashman St\, Midland\, MI\, 48640-5429\, United States
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SUMMARY:Timothy Nechuta\, Organ
DESCRIPTION:The Art of Performance concert series at First Congregational Church of Saginaw. \nTimothy Nechuta is a graduate of Hope College in Holland\, Michigan\, and is organist at St. Matthew Lutheran Church in Holt\, Michigan.
URL:https://saginawago.com/event/2026-03-07-timothy-nechuta-organ/
LOCATION:First Congregational Church of Saginaw\, 403 S Jefferson Ave\, Saginaw\, MI\, 48607-1174\, United States
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SUMMARY:Triduum Prisms: Thomas Heidenreich\, Organ
DESCRIPTION:On Sunday\, March 1\, at 4 PM\, Thomas Heidenreich will be playing an hour-long organ recital at First Presbyterian Church of Flint. The recital is called Triduum Prisms and will feature music reflecting on Lent and Holy Week. \nA reception will follow.
URL:https://saginawago.com/event/2026-03-01-triduum-prisms-thomas-heidenreich-organ/
LOCATION:First Presbyterian Church of Flint\, 746 S Saginaw St\, Flint\, MI\, 48502-1508\, United States
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SUMMARY:Thomas Heidenreich\, Organ
DESCRIPTION:The Art of Performance concert series at First Congregational Church of Saginaw. \nThe program will include the world premiere of “Three Christmas Poems” by the late Saginaw poet\, Margaret Rorke\, and composed by Collin Whitfield. Erin Whitfield will be the soprano soloist. \nOpen to the public. Free-will offering. Contact 989-754-6565 for further information.
URL:https://saginawago.com/event/thomas-heidenreich-organ/
LOCATION:First Congregational Church of Saginaw\, 403 S Jefferson Ave\, Saginaw\, MI\, 48607-1174\, United States
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SUMMARY:Kent Dennis Memorial Recital
DESCRIPTION:The Saginaw Valley Chapter of the American Guild of Organists presents this annual event which features Guild members and previous recipients of the Kent Dennis Memorial Scholarship. It is free\, open to the public\, and family-friendly. It takes place in the Sanctuary\, followed by a reception. RSVP on Facebook. \nWe encourage attendance in person\, but the event is also available via live stream at https://mempres.org/live-streaming. \nDonations are accepted to fund our scholarship that supports organ students.
URL:https://saginawago.com/event/kent-dennis-memorial-recital/
LOCATION:Memorial Presbyterian Church\, 1310 Ashman St\, Midland\, MI\, 48640-5429\, United States
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Detroit:20251102T150000
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CREATED:20251010T233410Z
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SUMMARY:Fauré's Requiem
DESCRIPTION:In honor of the feast of ALL SOULS’ DAY\, Assumption Cathedral presents a timeless musical setting of the ancient prayers of the Mass for the Dead. \nThis performance will feature choir\, organ\, and chamber orchestra together. \nFree admission | Free-will offering
URL:https://saginawago.com/event/faures-requiem/
LOCATION:Cathedral of Mary of the Assumption\, 615 Hoyt Ave\, Saginaw\, MI\, 48607-1713\, United States
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Detroit:20251026T150000
DTEND;TZID=America/Detroit:20251026T163000
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SUMMARY:Pipe Screams!
DESCRIPTION:A spooktacular\, family-friendly program\, featuring a variety of instruments\, including the “King of Instruments”—THE ORGAN! \nCostume-clad performers grace the stage with their musical skills. Come and enjoy! Costumes encouraged! \nSuggested donations: \n\nAges 0-9: FREE\nAges 10-17: $3.00\nAges 18+: $5.00\n\n 
URL:https://saginawago.com/event/pipe-screams/
LOCATION:First Congregational Church of Saginaw\, 403 S Jefferson Ave\, Saginaw\, MI\, 48607-1174\, United States
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SUMMARY:Patricia Bowen\, Organ
DESCRIPTION:The Art of Performance concert series at First Congregational Church of Saginaw. \n\nFanfare\nWilliam Mathias (1934-1992) \nFantasia in G Major\, BWV 572\nJohann Sebastian Bach (1685-1750) \nSuite Médiévale\, Opus 56\nJean Langlais (1907–1991) \n\nPrélude\nTiento\nImprovisation\nMéditation\nAcclamations\n\nBeside the Still Waters\nGwyneth Walker (1947- )\n(played in memory of the Saginaw Valley Chapter Organ Guild members who have passed on) \nCarillon\nHerbert Murrill (1909-1952) \nThis program is generously sponsored by the locally based motion picture production company\, Good Harbor Blue\, Inc.\, Taylor Gradowski\, Owner/Director/Producer\, <goodharborblue.com> \nAdditional support was graciously provided by Scott Smith and Joseph Granger\, builders of the renovated E. M. Skinner Organ 1929/2015 and who tuned the organ for today’s program. Scott Smith Pipe Organs LLC.
URL:https://saginawago.com/event/patricia-bowen-organ/
LOCATION:First Congregational Church of Saginaw\, 403 S Jefferson Ave\, Saginaw\, MI\, 48607-1174\, United States
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SUMMARY:Stephen O'Baker\, Organ - Organist of Iowa [Remote/Livestream]
DESCRIPTION:Stephen O’Baker\, Mount Pleasant native and former student of Dr. Steven Egler\, has been afforded the distinct honor of being named Organist of Iowa for 2025 by the Iowa State University Department of Music and Theatre in Ames\, Iowa. Stephen is a fine player whose performance promises to be a wonderful experience with some interesting and varied repertoire. Please watch the livestream it if you are able to. \nLivestream: https://www.music.iastate.edu/recital-hall-livestream \nTime and Location: \n1:30 p.m. Central time (local) / 2:30 p.m. Eastern time (for livestreaming in Michigan) \nMartha-Ellen Tye Recital Hall\nSimon Estes Music Hall\nIowa State University\n2427 Union Dr\nAmes IA 50011 \nProgram: \nOverture to Talestri\, regina delle amazzoni by Maria Antonia Walpurgis (1724–1780)\, Germany. Transcribed by Anne Marsden Thomas (b. 1948)\, England. \nConcerto in C Major\, BWV 592 by Prince Johann Ernst of Saxe-Weimar (1696–1715)\, Germany. Transcribed by Johann Sebastian Bach (1685–1750)\, Germany. \nLaudate for Organ by Ruth Zechlin (1926–2007)\, Germany. \nRicercar\,  SwWV 280 by Jan Pieterszoon Sweelinck (1562–1621)\, The Netherlands. \nA Quaker Reader by Ned Rorem (1923–2022)\, United States. \n\nNo. 4. “There Is a Spirit that Delights to Do No Evil”\nNo. 5. “The World of Silence”\nNo. 6. “Bewitching Attire of the Most Charming Simplicity”\nNo. 7. “A Secret Power”\nNo. 8. “No Darkness at All”\n\nVariations and Fugue on “Jesu\, meine Freude” by Doy M. Baker (1917-2002)\, United States. \nMoto Ostinato by Petr Eben (1929–2007)\, Czech Republic
URL:https://saginawago.com/event/stephen-baker-organ-organist-of-iowa-remote-livestream/
LOCATION:MI
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