This is “Priory Week” for me because: a. On Sunday I played for St. Andrew’s Priory Baccalaureate.b. Last night, I played for 6th Grade Moving Up Ceremony (girls only)c. Tonight, I played for 6th Grade Graduation (boys only)d. Friday, I’ll play for graduation rehearsale. Sunday, I’ll play for Graduation. Although Queen Emma founded the school… Read More The fulfillment of a dream
One hundred fifty years ago on Ascension Day, 1867, Queen Emma Kaleleonālani, wife of King Kamehameha IV, founded St. Andrew’s Priory School for Girls. Today’s Ascension Day service combined orchestra, band, choir, organ and congregation to celebrate the school’s founding—and the decibel level in St. Andrew’s Cathedral was so loud that when I played full… Read More How loud is loud?
I had heard people on the mainland talk about it on Facebook, but it was not until today that I received my November issue of The Diapason, (An international monthly magazine devoted to the organ, the harpsichord, carillon and church music), and this month’s issue focused on the Woolsey Hall organ at Yale University. And… Read More Winter clothes at the organ!
Yes, after four days away from Hawaii, I’m definitely back to work—practicing my Bach concert, of course, but I now have some added responsibilities. For the last two Tuesdays, I have been playing chapel services for the St. Andrew’s Schools. When John Renke resigned from St. Andrew’s Cathedral earlier in the month, he also resigned… Read More Bach to work!
I wanted to let you know that the number of remembrances for Carl Crosier is growing, so here is the complete list of events: Friday, September 5, 2014 Viewing at Nuuanu Mortuary 2233 Nuuanu Avenue, Honolulu 1:00-3:00 pm Saturday, September 6, 2014 9:30 am pre-service music 10:00 am funeral mass St. Theresa’s Co-Cathedral Reception following in… Read More The tributes continue