First Church of Christ is pleased
to host the Fifteenth Annual
ALBERT SCHWEITZER ORGAN FESTIVAL
NATIONAL COMPETITION
FOR YOUNG ORGANISTS
September 6-8, 2013
CELEBRATION CONCERT
Friday, Sept. 6 • 7:30 p.m.
A Celebration Concert opens the festival, featuring the three judges for the competition: Diane Meredith Belcher, David Hurd and Cherry Rhodes, who will play selections of their choosing, along with the glorious sounds of the Festival Choir, all under the direction of David Spicer, Minister of Music, and co-founder of the Albert Schweitzer Organ Festival.
An offering will be received.
Childcare is available for ages 8 and under.
A RECEPTION WILL FOLLOW.
ORGAN COMPETITION
Saturday, Sept. 7
High School Division
9:00 a.m. to 12:00 noon
Young Professional Division
2:00 p.m. to 5:00 pm.
MASTERCLASS
Sunday, Sept. 8 • 1:30 to 3:30 p.m.
ALL FINALISTS in both divisions will participate in a masterclass with the judges in the Meetinghouse of First Church of Christ, and awards will be presented.
All are welcome to attend
any or all of the events!
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Albert Schweitzer (1875-1965) — Dr. Schweitzer was a physician, theologian, musician and philosopher. His writings on the music of Johann Sebastian Bach (1685-1750) have been an invaluable resource and inspiration for organists and musicologists. The Nobel Peace Laureate's ethic of Reverence for Life emphasizes each human being's responsibility to all forms of life on our planet. This philosophy is the foundation of the programs of the Albert Schweitzer Institute, located at Quinnipiac University in Hamden, Connecticut.
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