Organ Recitals: Countdown to Renovation

Central Lutheran Church is preparing for the renovation of their Hendrickson Pipe Organ with a fall series of noon-time organ recitals. The series will feature four regional organists each sharing their unique talents. All the recitals are free, and everyone is welcome. Donations will support the organ renovation beginning next January.

September 9 – Sue Walby

Director of Music and Organist at First Presbyterian Church in La Crosse. Walby is a graduate of Lawrence University where she studied organ with Miriam Duncan. She also studied with Robert Scoggin, Rochester MN and Russell Saunders, Eastman School of Music. Walby maintains a private piano teaching studio at her home in Viroqua, Wisconsin. Many of her students continue their music studies in college.

October 14 – Sebastián Modarelli

Modarelli studied at the National Conservatory of Music in his native Buenos Aires, Argentina, earning his degree as salutatorian of his class. He currently serves as Music Director and Organist at the Co-Cathedral of St. John the Evangelist in Rochester.

November 18 – Alexander Meszler

College Organist and Assistant Professor of Music at Luther College. Meszler is an organist dedicated to interdisciplinary performance and research.

December 16 – A. Eric Heukeshoven

The series will wrap up with an Advent Hymn Sing … and yes, Central’s organist will take requests!

For more information, please contact A. Eric Heukeshoven, Director of Worship, Music & Arts at 507-474-7144 or [email protected]