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Frederick Hohman served as organist, host, and producer of a weekly radio series between 1976 and 1979, Pro Organo. The half-hour program was syndicated in the United States to 24 affiliates with National Public Radio. After production on the radio series concluded, the series name Pro Organo was adopted by Hohman as the trade name of his recording label, founded in 1984. 

James D. Hicks lives and works out of Bernardsville, NJ, USA, and holds degrees in music from the Peabody Institute of Music, Yale University, and the University of Cincinnati. Other studies include instruction at the Royal School of Church Music in England. He is an Associate of the American Guild of Organists. Hicks held liturgical positions throughout the eastern United States, and in 2011 retired after twenty‐six years of service at The Presbyterian Church in Morristown, New Jersey.

“The instrument’s countless colors, textures and dynamics were exhibited by McCormick in playing of technical wizardry and superb musicianship.” (Michael Caruso, Chestnut Hill Local, Philadelphia, PA, 2020)

PHOENIXVILLE — St. John’s Lutheran Church, 355 St. John’s Circle, presents internationally known concert organist Peter Richard Conte on Sunday, Oct. 29, at 4 p.m. Conte’s nearly unparalleled technical facility, brilliant ear for lush tonal color, and innovative programming style have made him one of the most sought-after “orchestral” organists of this era. In 1989, he was appointed Wanamaker Grand Court Organist at what is now the Macy’s Department Store in downtown Philadelphia �...

Jared Johnson is appointed canon director for music, Grace Episcopal Cathedral, San Francisco, California, effective July 1. He will direct all aspects of the cathedral’s music programs and serve as a member of the cathedral chapter.

Karen Beaumont’s keyboard presence.

Organ Recital

Organ Recital

In 2018, organist Robert Horton won second place and was voted the audience favorite in the American Guild of Organists National Competition in Organ Improvisation in Kansas City, Missouri.

AFTER NOON CONCERT SERIES Thursday, 12.30-1pm,Virtual Event Eric Plutz, University Organist at Princeton University, will play an All-French program, consisting of works by Gigout, Vierne, Fauré, and Duruflé. Due to the current restrictions on attendance, this concert will be live streamed.  This performance is virtual only and will be livestreamed on the ORL YouTube page available through this link.  The program will also be recorded  for viewing at a later time. The After Noon Concert Se...