Emerging Artists Program

St. Thomas Aquinas Church
E. & G.G. Hook, Opus 160, 1854
George S. Hutchings, Opus 551, c. 1898

The Emerging Artists Program falls under the umbrella of the Young Organists Initiative (YOI) of the Boston chapter. It serves young organists between the ages of 18-30, and participants must be members of the Guild. Between 15-20 organists have attended events since inception of this program, and the group continues to grow!

Throughout the year programming in Greater Boston is provided to support, encourage, and uplift organists at the start of their careers. Events include masterclasses, visits to various instruments in the area, workshops on professional development topics, and social activities that foster a collegial network of support.

Click here to view the emerging artists Facebook page and to join the Facebook group. For questions and to join the email list, contact David von Behren, the program coordinator.

2024-2025 EMERGING ARTISTS EVENTS

September 16, 8:00 - 9:00 PM
Pizza party at Memorial Church in Harvard Yard with time to explore the Harvard organs.

September 28, 10:00 AM - 12:00 PM
From Piano to Organ, a masterclass with Dr. David von Behren at Plymouth Congregational Church, 582 Pleasant Street in Belmont.

Tips and tricks for success for pianists at the organ bench. Learn to use your feet, develop a legato finger technique, and glean insights on registering colorful sounds in an immersive, hands-on experience on the King of Instruments.

October 7, 8:30 - 9:30 PM
An evening in Methuen at Methuen Memorial Music Hall, led by Fred MacArthur.

October 31 at 11:00 PM
Harvard Organ Society Halloween Concert at Harvard Memorial Church.

January 10 at 8:00 PM
Open console at the First Church of Christ, Scientist, 13 Waterhouse St in Cambridge, hosted by Fred MacArthur.

February 10 at 8:00 PM
Explore the 1936 Kimball Organ at the First Church of Christ, Scientist, 13 Waterhouse St in Cambridge, with a tour by Fred MacArthur followed by open console time.

March 3 at 8:00 PM
Pizza and open console at Harvard University Memorial Church, featuring the CB Fisk Opus 139 (2012) and the Skinner Opus 793.

April 5 departing at 12:00 PM
A visit to the Fisk organ at Houghton Chapel, Wellesley College. Meet at Harvard Memorial Church.

April 26 at 10:00 AM
Emerging Artist Masterclass with Chelsea Chen at Old South Church, Copley Square, Boston.