Concert series builds on construction theme

The show must go on!

Although the Mander organ is under wraps until the restoration project is complete, the Office of Chapel Music is offering a variety of concerts this year for interested patrons.

Titled "Music Under Construction," the series includes afternoon organ concerts in Proctor Hall at the Graduate College a fitting location for the 100th anniversary of the Graduate School and several other events in the Chapel.

The fall term organ concerts in Proctor will take place from noon to 12:30 p.m. Wednesdays, and will be followed by a light lunch. The cost is $5 for the lunch. Here is the schedule:

Sept. 27. David Messineo, Princeton University.

Oct. 4. Richard Frey, Ridgewood (N.J.) United Methodist Church.

Oct. 11. Steven Laplante, Montreal, Canada.

Oct. 18. Jason Asbury, Prospect Presbyterian Church, Maplewood, N.J.

Oct. 25. Scott Dettra, St. Mark's Episcopal Church, Philadelphia.

The schedule for the fall term concerts in the Chapel runs as follows:

Oct. 14, 8 p.m. "Digital/Acoustic," David Messineo, organ, and Richard Dalessio, English horn. Admission $10, students $8.

Oct. 20, 9 p.m. "The Phantom of the Opera," David Messineo, organ, accompanying the silent movie. Admission $10, students $8.

Nov. 18, 8 p.m. "Music Under Construction," a concert of improvisation and newly composed work by the University Art Blakey Jazz Ensemble, percussionists Michael Hinton and George Hooks, and organist David Messineo. Admission $10, students $8.

Dec. 3, 2:30 p.m. Christmas Vespers, "Lauda per la Nativita del Signore" by Ottorino Respighi, Chapel Choir. Admission free.

Dec. 11, 7:30 p.m. "'Messiah' Sing," community sing with soloists, strings and organ. Admission $5, students free.

Dec. 13, 8 p.m. "Candlelight Service of Lessons and Carols," Chapel Choir, Glee Club and a cappella groups. Admission free.

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September 25, 2000
Vol. 90, No. 3
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Message in a bottle
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Program pairs local teachers with scientists
$12 million gift establishes institute

Officers bond on beat (& crime stats)
People / Spotlight

Versatility is key for organist
Concert series builds on construction theme [sidebar]
By the numbers

Calendar of events

Faculty, staff invited to explore instant classics

IOC turns Games to gold

Renovated theater debuts
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