An Added Bonus – Three 19th Century Organs in Virginia City, NV

David and I had a free day following our workshop/concert weekend in Carson City, so with Harry Bennett as host we toured three different churches in Virginia City, Nevada.  Each of the three, the Episcopal, Catholic, and Presbyterian had unique 19th and early 20th-century instruments (an 1876 Mills organ, a Schuelke organ of 1898 and a Hinners of 1925). It was my pleasure to play each of these organs in three lovely historic churches.  Harry gave us a wonderful tour of the city, the churches and the organs.

Organ Information Shared in Carson City, NV

On Saturday, October 17th, I met with six organists interested in enhancing their skills and learning more about the new Rodgers Trillium organ at the Shepherd of the Sierra Lutheran Church in Carson City, Nevada.  The three-hour workshop included questions, answers, comments, music sharing, and new ideas regarding the use of the organ in church, teaching, and concert were shared.  We also enjoyed a wonderful lunch provided by the church and the North Nevada American Guild of Organists Chapter where the conversations continued.

A Grand Visit to Carson City, Nevada

A grand time was had by all at the Shepherd of the Sierra Lutheran Church on Sunday afternoon, October 18th, 2009 when Dr. Jeannine Jordan played the dedication concert on the church’s new Rodgers Trillium organ.  The large and receptive audience enjoyed music of the exciting free pieces from Buxtehude, Handel and Bach to a set of chorale preludes by other Baroque composers in the first half of the program. The second half of the program showcased the orchestral sounds of the organ in Romantic and Contemporary literature.

The Shepherd of the Sierra choir under the direction of Dr. Robert Ruppel sang an anthem with piano and organ accompaniment and were the worship leaders for the singing of two stirring congregational hymns.

Also adding to the visual aspect of the concert was the live projection of Jeannine’s keyboard and pedal technique.  Projected via cameras directed on the organ from its balcony position to a large screen in the front of the sanctuary, every audience member could see as well as hear every note played by Jeannine.  Exciting concert! David Jordan made all the technical aspects of the event work perfectly.

Congratulations again to the Shepherd of the Sierra Lutheran Church of Carson City, Nevada on their outstanding new organ!  It was indeed a privilege to be a part of the celebration!

Organ Skills Workshop

Come one, come all to the upcoming organ skills workshop.  Saturday, October 17 – Shepherd of the Sierra Lutheran Church in Gardnerville, Nevada – 9 a.m. to noon.

Discover new skills, enhance existing skills, hear new repertoire, meet other organists, share ideas – AND hear a wonderful new digital organ!

Please join me.

New Organ Dedication Concert in Nevada

David and I are off to Gardnerville, Nevada this week to be a part of an exciting event at the Shepherd of the Sierra Lutheran Church.  The church just completed a lovely new sanctuary and moved into their new worship space several weeks ago.  The sanctuary includes a wonderful new digital organ and I have the privilege of presenting the dedication concert on the new instrument.

The concert is being presented on Sunday afternoon, October 18th at 3 p.m.  I am playing a variety of music to showcase the tremendous sounds on this organ – from the distinct and clear Baroque sounds to the MIDI orchestral sounds.  From hymn singing to the Bach St. Anne Fugue to a piece by David Pettit composed specifically for sounds found only on this type of digital organ the program should have “something for everyone!”

The organ console is located in the balcony, so by means of cameras and projection, my playing will be seen on a huge 10′x12′ screen in the front of the sanctuary.  David makes all this ‘magic’ happen bringing the concert visaully alive for the entire audience!

So, join us for this exciting afternoon — again it is Sunday, October 18 at e p.m. at the Shepherd of the Sierra Lutheran Church in Gardnerville, Nevada.  See you then.

From Sea to Shining Sea on the WEST COAST

A grand time was had by all when we presented From Sea to Shining Sea in Pacific City, Oregon – just 30 miles to the north of our beach home in Lincoln City, Oregon.  Friends, students and acquaintances from far and near filled the pews of the Nestucca Valley Presbyterian Church for the Labor Day weekend performance.  Generously supported by donations from the Nestucca Valley Presbyterian Church, the Neskowin Chamber Music Series, the Pacific City Arts Association and private donors, all proceeds collected at the concert were donated to the Tillamook County Habitat for Humanity and Food Bank.

It was truly a joy to present our event in the lovely new sanctuary of Nestucca Valley Presbyterian Church and play their fine new organ.  Margaret Slagle was a great hostess in this lovely little Oregon beach town.  It was wonderful to present From Sea to Shining Sea just blocks from the “western-most sea” near where Oregon’s first pipe organ, a Hook and Hastings from Massachusetts made its way through dense forested terrain via oxcart in 1886.

To schedule a presentation of From Sea to Shining Sea in your part of the country, contact Jeannine Jordan at jeannine@promotionmusic.org and join in this wonderful celebration of Americana!

Pro-Motion Music Now Accepting 2009/2010 and 2010/2011 Bookings

Contact Jeannine to schedule a spectacular organ and media event for your organization and community

for the 2009/2010 and 2010/2011 seasons.

Pro-Motion Music is offering both organ and media events, From Sea to Shining Sea and Bach and Sons

during the upcoming two seasons.

Jeannine is also available for solo organ concerts and workshops.

For booking information contact Jeannine at jeannine@promotionmusic.org

Pro-Motion Music Introduces New Organ and Media Event – Bach and Sons

Bach and Sons features the glorious organ music of Johann Sebastian Bach played by Dr. Jeannine Jordan as the bookends to the equally interesting yet smaller pieces of his sons. The event is more than an organ concert, though, as anecdotes from Bach’s life and the times in which he and his sons lived are shared.
Both the music played and stories told are presented against a continually changing backdrop of stunning visuals created by David Jordan of the places and times which influenced these incredible musicians. Bach and Sons presents intriguing history in an entertaining educational manner from the perspective of the family of genius musicians, their instruments and their music.
The event also combines the visual and aural senses for audience interaction by all ages. Its appeal is broad in that the academic musician and music-lover as well as the historian and educator are equally intrigued by the presentation.
Careful attention to historically accurate detail,
superb playing of glorious organ music,
interesting stories and
stunning visuals
create a memorable Bach event.

Contact Jeannine now to book a performance of Bach and Sons
in your community.

Pro-Motion Music Introduces Bach and Sons

Bach and Sons an organ and media event Bach and Sons features the glorious organ music of Johann Sebastian Bach played by Dr. Jeannine Jordan as the bookends to the equally interesting yet smaller pieces of his sons. The event is more than an organ concert, though, as anecdotes from Bach’s life and the times in which he and his sons lived are shared. Both the music played and stories told are presented against a continually changing backdrop of stunning visuals created by David Jordan of the places and times which influenced these incredible musicians. Bach and Sons presents intriguing history in an entertaining educational manner from the perspective of the family of genius musicians, their instruments and their music. The event also combines the visual and aural senses for audience interaction by all ages. Its appeal is broad in that the academic musician and music-lover as well as the historian and educator are equally intrigued by the presentation. Careful attention to historically accurate detail, superb playing of glorious organ music, interesting stories and stunning visuals create a memorable Bach event. Contact Jeannine now to book a performance of Bach and Sons in your community. Upcoming Bach and Sons events St. Paul’s Music Guild Concert Series St. Paul’s Episcopal Church Salem, Oregon March 6, 2011 (Willamette Valley Premier)

From Sea to Shining Sea and the International Year of the Organ

David and I had the joy of presenting From Sea to Shining Sea in thirteen different locations during the 2008-2009 International Year of the Organ.  We truly traveled from sea to shining sea with concerts from New London, CT to Ocala, FL and Duluth, MN to Lincoln City, OR and many exciting places in between.  We met wonderful people, I played many glorious organs, we shared the story of the organ in the United States and made friends for the organ across the country.