John McCreary, former longtime organist and choir director of St. Andrew’s Cathedral and Iolani School, was legendary in the annals of Honolulu church music history. Here’s one description of his career as found on the cathedral website: John McCreary, conductor, composer, arranger, singer. and organ builder, had a brilliant 35 year career at St. Andrew’s… Read More The McCreary connection
While I was in Seattle, I got a call from Manny Dayao whom I know from Iolani School, but who was calling in his capacity as Lay Associate for Worship and Music at St. Peter’s Episcopal Church. “Kathy, are you available to play at St. Peter’s next Sunday?” meaning May 25th. Knowing that I would be… Read More Babe Ruth at the organ?
If a bomb had struck at St. Andrew’s Cathedral April 27th at 11:00 am, there would be no more church music in Honolulu! That is because every church musician in town was there to celebrate the life of Canon Organist Emeritus John McCreary. People were already starting to gather when I arrived at St. Andrew’s… Read More Celebration John McCreary