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Celebrating the pipe organ, the King of Instruments

[1985 Reuter organ at Augustana Lutheran Church, Denver, Colorado][decorative stamp]
1985 Reuter organ at Augustana Lutheran Church, Denver, Colorado

[Wurlitzer organ at Organ Stop Pizza, Mesa, Arizona][decorative stamp]
Wurlitzer organ at Organ Stop Pizza, Mesa, Arizona

[1996 Dyer organ at Queen of Peace Church, Ocala, Florida][decorative stamp]
1996 Dyer organ at Queen of Peace Church, Ocala, Florida

[1938 Ernest M. Skinner & Son; 1975 Aeolian-Skinner organ, Opus 510, at National Cathedral, Washington DC][decorative stamp]
1938 Ernest M. Skinner & Son; 1975 Aeolian-Skinner organ, Opus 510, at National Cathedral, Washington DC

[1964 C.B. Fisk organ, Opus 44, at King's Chapel, Boston, Massachusetts][decorative stamp]
1964 C.B. Fisk organ, Opus 44, at King’s Chapel, Boston, Massachusetts

[1975 Rieger-Kloss organ at Dvorak Hall in the Rudolfinum, Prague, Czech Republic][decorative stamp]
1975 Rieger-Kloss organ at Dvorak Hall in the Rudolfinum, Prague, Czech Republic

Beyond Stars and Stripes

…a sampler of American music, both patriotic and sacred, in celebration of our nation’s favorite holiday.

Audio 1 hr 58 Min

Audio 59:00 Min

Audio 59:00 Min

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Music played in the program

Hour 1

JOHN PHILIP SOUSA: The Stars and Stripes ForeverErik William Suter (1938 Ernest M. Skinner & Son; 1975 Aeolian-Skinner/National Cathedral, Washington, DC) WNC 0701

TIMOTHY ALBRECHT: 4 Grace Notes: When in our music God is glorified; Comfort ye, my people; Glory be to Jesus; Now thank we allTimothy Albrecht (1982 Casavant Frères/Glenn Memorial Auditorium, Emory University, Atlanta, GA) ACA Digital 20058

ANONYMOUS: Cantio rustica Americana: Old MacDonald had a farmHarald Vogel (1999 Fritts/The Church of the Ascension, Seattle, WA) reZound RZCD-5001

VARIOUS: World War One Medley, How ya gonna keep ‘em down on the farm; Pack up your troubles; There’s a long, long trail; Mademoiselle from Armentieres; It’s a long way to Tipperary; Lili Marlene; Over thereCharlie Balogh (Wurlitzer/Organ Stop Pizza, Mesa, AZ) ERB Enterprises 115

LEO SOWERBY: Classic Concerto for Organ and Strings –Czech National Symphony Orchestra, Paul Freeman, conductor; Marilyn Mason (1975 Rieger-Kloss/Dvořák Hall in the Rudolfinum, Prague, Czech Republic) Albany TROY706

FRANK W. MEACHAM: American PatrolLyn Larsen (1926 Wurlitzer/Century II Convention Center, Wichita, KS) Pro Arte CD-281

Filler –ANONYMOUS: (see above)

Hour 2

ROBERT CUNDICK: Recessional –Carlton Russell (1969 Casavant Frères/Wheaton College, Norton, MA) Wheaton CD-1999

TRADITIONAL: Red, White and Blue Medley –Dick Kroeckel, piano; Dave Wickerham (1927 Wurlitzer/McKinney Performing Arts Center, McKinney, TX) TexasTalkies 2008

SAMUEL WARD: America, the BeautifulRuby Braff, trumpet; Dick Hyman (1926 Wurlitzer/Keystone Oaks High School, Dormont, PA) Arbors Jazz 19269

VINCENT YOUMANS: Hit the Deck Medley –George Wright (1925 Wurlitzer/Rialto Theatre, South Pasadena, CA) Banda CD-109759

DANIEL PINKHAM: Variations on Wondrous LoveAndrew Paul Holman (1964 C.B. Fisk/King’s Chapel, Boston, MA) AFKA SK-548

LIBBY LARSEN: Fantasy on SlaneLinda Marianiello, flute; Keith Reas (1985 Reuter/Augustana Lutheran, Denver, CO) Musicians Showcase 1069

SEAN McCARTHY: Concert Variations on Duane StreetJames O’Donnell, trumpet; Sean McCarthy (1996 Dyer/Queen of Peace RCC, Ocala, FL) ELF Recordings 1001

RICHARD WAYNE DIRKSEN: Father, in thy gracious keeping. PETER WILHOUSKY (arranged): Battle Hymn of the RepublicWashington Symphonic Brass and Cathedral Choir, Michael McCarthy, conductor; Scott Hanoian (1938 Ernest M. Skinner & Son; 1975 Aeolian-Skinner/National Cathedral, Washington, DC) WNC 050

Filler –ANONYMOUS: (see above)

 

 

The 4th From Washington

Michael Barone was host for the festive Independence Day Organ Recital on July 4, 2011 at Washington National Cathedral that featured performances by Scott Dettra and Jeremy Filsell. Follow this link to stream the audio/video from that event.

 

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