Lunchtime Pipe Organ Series: Donald McMahon

Classical Music for Spring Program for May 1st: 

Toccata from Symphony no. 5 for Organ, Op. 42                      Charles-Marie Widor (1844-1937)

Chorale Prelude: “O Mensch, bewein dein Sunde gross” (BWV 622)                                                                                                  Johann Sebastian Bach (1685-1750)

Chorale Prelude: “Liebster Jesu, wir sind hier” (BWV 731)                                                                                                  Johann Sebastian Bach (1685-1750)

Processional                                                                                      William Matthias (1934-1992)

The Peace May Be Exchanged, from Rubrics (A Liturgical Suite for Organ)      Dan Locklair (b. 1949)

Le Jardin Suspendu                                                                                    Jehan Alain (1911-1940)

Toccata                                                                                          Michelle Leclerc (1939-2006)

ORGANIST BIO:

Donald McMahon is celebrating 30 years of service to Sacred Heart Saint Francis de Sales Church in Bennington, Vermont as Organist and Director of Music.  He holds Bachelor and Master of Music Degrees from Syracuse University, where he received several academic awards and prizes from the University's College of Visual and Performing Arts.  His teachers include Will Headlee and Frederick Marvin.  As an organist, he especially enjoys using his improvisational skills during worship.

In order to make this program accessible for all, we are offering tickets by donation. Our Monthly Lunchtime Pipe Organ Concert Series is currently struggling financially to cover costs. Please consider making a donation to help us support the artists and be able to continue this series. No one will be turned away for lack of funds. Enjoy the program and THANK YOU for your support!