1996 Austin at LaGrave Avenue Christian Reformed Church, Grand Rapids, MI

1979 Brombaugh at Christ Episcopal Church, Tacoma, WA

1995 Russell at St. Matthew Episcopal Church, Bedford, NY

2010 Reuter at Christ United Methodist Church, Plano, TX

1931 Skinner at Girard College, Philadelphia, PA

The American Influence

…the traditions of organ music may be international, yet American composers have found their own unique voices.

Program Broadcast dates:

• Week of June 9, 2014

Links and Resources:

• Printable program listings

Music played in the program

Hour 1

LARRY VISSER:  Partita on By the Sea of Crystal –Larry Visser (1996 Austin/LaGrave Avenue Christian Reformed Church, Grand Rapids, MI) LaGrave 2007

DAVID DAHL:   Variations on Wondrous Love –Mark Brombaugh (1979 Brombaugh/Christ Episcopal Church, Tacoma, WA) Raven 953

CRAIG PHILLIPS:   Suite Breve –Christopher Wells (2009 Casavant/Christ Church, Bronxville,NY) Pro Organo 7256

DAN LOCKLAIR:  Glory and Peace (A Suite in Seven Reflections) –Thomas Murray (1954 Aeolian-Skinner/Cathedral of St. John the Divine, NYC) Pipedreams Archive (r. 10/30/13)

ANTHONY NEWMAN:  Entr’acte and Triple Fugue in C –Anthony Newman (1995 Russell/St. Matthew Episcopal Church, Bedford, NY) 903 Records 22013

Hour 2

SAMUEL ADLER:  Reflection –Barbara Harbach (1958 Aeolian-Skinner/Westminster Presbyterian Church, Buffalo, NY) Gasparo 277

CONRAD SUSA:  March for a Joyous Occasion –Scott Montgomery (2010 Reuter/Christ United Methodist Church, Plano, TX) Raven 944

HAROLD STOVER:  Mountain Music (At Evening; Quick Dance; Pilgrimage) –Harold Stover (1928 Skinner/St. Luke Cathedral, Portland, ME) Albany 765

DALE WOOD:  Caricature of a Sunday School Song.  WALTER PELZ:  Festive Intrada –Ronald Krebs (1970 Reuter/Institute of St. Joseph, Chippewa Falls, WI; 2007 Reuter/St. Bartholomew Community, Wayzata, MN) Raven 911

RANDALL FAUST:  Meditation and Celebration for Horn and Organ –Andrew Pelletier, horn; Brian Rotz (1922 Skinner/St. Mark’s Episcopal Church, Toledo, OH) MRS Classics 1168

MICHAEL STAIRS:  Gospel Medley –Michael Stairs (1931 Skinner/Girard College, Philadelphia, PA) Stentor Music Services 00872