Sunday, September 17, at 3 p.m.
Organists from local churches will lead the singing of favorite hymns from various Christian traditions on the 1930’s Kilgen pipe organ that was restored and installed at Christ Church in late 2019.
The event is a free-will offering fund-raiser for the Carol Teti Memorial Organ Scholarship program at Indiana University of Pennsylvania (IUP). The event will also honor a very generous supporter of the Teti scholarship and of the Kilgen pipe organ restoration, the late Dr. Diane Duntley, who many remember as a member of Christ Church and active for many years in diocesan ministries and governance.
In thankful memory of Diane, the Teti committee has commissioned a new hymn by Scott Solak, which will be premiered at Bachtoberfest, played by IUP Organ Professor Dr. Christine Clewell. In addition to hymns, a Bach prelude will be offered by Christ Church’s organist, Marissa Bruno, an IUP graduate and Teti scholarship recipient.
Following the robust singing of hymns, refreshments will include local craft beers, pretzels, and other Oktoberfest-themed snacks (as well as non-alcoholic drinks). Great hymns, the world premiere of a new hymn, and beer! What more could you ask for? Please join us! Details about the Teti Organ Scholarship fund and the opportunity to make a donation will be available at the event. More information is available here.
Christ Episcopal Church, 902 Philadelphia Street Indiana, PA 15701