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Music at Midday downtown
Music at Midday presents concerts each Friday from 12:15 to 1 pm. The fall season begins in September with three performances on the magnificent organs of National City Christian Church,  5 Thomas Circle NW, Washington, DC.

Oct. 2: Organist Adam Chlebek (Washington, DC) performs works of Henri Mulet, Sigfrid Karg-Elert, Maurice Duruflé, and Iain Farrington.

Oct. 9: Kevin Paton-Cole (Gaithersburg, MD) performs a program titled “The Gift of Peace: An Organ Meditation,” featuring works of J.S. Bach, George Thalben-Ball, and Dan Locklair.

Oct. 23: Organist Edward Hewes (Washington, DC) performs music by J.S. Bach.

Nov. 20:  Organist David K. Houston (College Park, MD) plays works of Margaret Vardell Sandresky, Clarence Mater, and Cecilia McDowell.

No Music at Midday recital Friday, Nov. 27 because of the Thanksgiving weekend.
Music at the Monastery
The Franciscan Monastery, 1400 Quincy St. NE, hosts a monthly Sunday concert series on its Lively-Fulcher organ. Each begins at 4 pm.
Oct. 11 – Grant Holcomb
Nov. 8 – Anna Smith
Dec. 6 – Kimberly Hess
Jan. 10, 2027 – Russel Paul
Feb. 14 – Steve Kalnoske
March 14 – John Henderson
April 11 – Michael Stefanek
May 9 – Paul Binko
NOVA chapter events
Monday, Jan. 11, 2027: AGO Diplomas Certification Workshop. New York-based AGO Certification Committee member David Schuler talks us through the process of applying for and sitting for AGO diploma examinations and shares tips for success. This event will be online. Details pending.

Sunday, Feb. 21, 4 pm: Northern Virginia chapter members' recital. Venue TBA. Alternative snow date is Sunday, Feb. 28.

Monday, March 8, 7 pm: Organ Control Systems Workshop. Chris Betts, managing director of Solid State Organ Systems and subdean of the NOVA chapter, sheds light on the mysteries of organ control systems and electronics -- switching and relays, capture systems, record/playback systems, and more.  He also offers advice on how best to use them and shares news of what's at the cutting edge in organ technology.  Solid State Organ Systems' U.S. office, 5600 General Washington Drive, Suite B212, Alexandria.

Saturday, April 10: Annual field trip to Mercersburg Academy, Mercersburg, PA. See and play the restored E.M. Skinner Op. 568 organ in the stunning Irvine Chapel and the esteemed Gillett & Johnson carillon.  Lunch is included. 

Sunday, May 16, 4 pm: Young Artists Recital. Some of the best young organists in our region will showcase their latest repertoire on the Steiner-Reck organ at The Falls Church Episcopal Church, 115 E Fairfax St., Falls Church. Some church parking is available off Broad Street.  Street parking on Fairfax Street. and around.
Future organ events
Friday, Oct. 16, 7 pm: Adam Chlebek plays a recital at St. Luke's Episcopal Church, Alexandria.
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Friday, Oct. 23, 7:30 p.m. Brenda Portman plays repertoire from the past 100 years in celebration of the 100th anniversary of  St. Mary's Episcopal Church and the rededication of the church's newly completed Lively-Fulcher organ. The recital is co-sponsored by the Northern Virginia Chapter of the AGO. A reception will follow. 2609 N. Glebe Rd., Arlington.

Saturday, Oct. 24, 3 pm: Isabella Isza Wu, assistant director of music and organist at St. Paul's, K Street, plays a program including her transcriptions of music by Prokofiev as part of the Sterling Organ House series. 15902 Jerald Rd., Laurel, MD. $45 tickets include wine, snacks and a dessert reception. Send email to kasterling@verizon.net.
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Sunday, Oct. 25, 3:15 pm:  Recital by John Henderson, organist and music director, St. Bernadette R.C. Church, Silver Spring; lecturer, Rome School of the Performing Arts, Catholic University. St. Matthew's Cathedral, 1725 Rhode Island Ave. NW.

Tuesday, Oct. 27, 12:10 pm: Organist Áron Dóbisz presents Johnathan Scott’s organ transcription of Antonín Dvořák’s Symphony No.9 “New World Symphony.” Church of the Epiphany, 1317 G St. NW.
 
Sunday, Nov. 1,  7:30 pm: Concert of Remembrance, Schola Cantorum. St. Matthew's Cathedral, 1725 Rhode Island Ave. NW.

Tuesday, Nov. 3, 12:10 pm: The Washington Bach Consort presents the cantata Wer sich selbst erhöhet, der soll erniedriget werden, BWV 47. Church of the Epiphany, 1317 G St. NW
 
Sunday, Nov. 8, 4 pm: Anna Smith plays a recital at the Franciscan Monastery of the Holy Land in America, 1400 Quincy St. NE.

Sunday, Nov. 8, 4 pm: Daniel Sanez plays a recital at St. Joseph's on Capitol Hill, 313 2nd St. NE.

Tuesday, Nov. 10, 12:10 pm: Harpsichordist Paula Maust explores the creativity of the Baroque period with music based on popular ground basses by Handel, Purcell, Frescobaldi, C.P.E. Bach, and D’Anglebert.

Saturday, Nov. 14, 5 pm: Organist Jonathan Dimmock performs with violinist Sara Matayoshi. St. George Episcopal Church, 915 N. Oakland St., Arlington.
 
Sunday, Nov. 15, 4 pm: Stephen Ackert plays a recital in his series "The Well-Tempered Clavier as Bach Might Have Heard It." Georgetown Lutheran Church, 1556 Wisconsin Ave. NW.

Sunday, Nov. 22, 3:15 pm: Recital by Joel Kumro, organist and choirmaster at St. Benedict R.C. Church, Richmond. St. Matthew's Cathedral, 1725 Rhode Island Ave. NW.

Sunday, Nov. 22, 2 pm: Michael Hey, director of music and organist at Marble Collegiate Church in Manhattan, plays a recital at the National Cathedral.

Sunday, Dec. 6, 4 pm: Kimberly Hess plays a recital at the Franciscan Monastery of the Holy Land in America, 1400 Quincy St. NE.

Sunday, Dec. 13, 4 pm: Annual Lessons and Carols concert at St. Joseph's on Capitol Hill, 313 2nd St. NE
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Sunday, Dec. 13, 7:30 pm: Festival of Advent Lessons and Carols and Christmas Sing-along, Schola Cantorum and Festival Singers. St. Matthew's Cathedral, 1725 Rhode Island Ave. NW.
 
Wednesday, Dec. 16, 12:40 pm: Recital by Kimberly Hess, Marymount University, Arlington. St. Matthew's Cathedral, 1725 Rhode Island Ave. NW.

Friday, Dec. 25, 1:30 pm: Christmas Day recital at National Cathedral.
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Tuesday, Jan. 5, time and place TBA: Twelfth Night dinner. Join us as we celebrate the end of the Christmas Season and the start of Epiphany with the Northern Virginia and Potomac AGO Chapters.

Sunday, Jan. 10, 4 pm : Russel Paul plays a recital at the Franciscan Monastery of the Holy Land in America, 1400 Quincy St. NE.

Sunday, Feb. 14, 4 pm: Grant Holcomb plays a recital at the Franciscan Monastery of the Holy Land in America, 1400 Quincy St. NE.

Sunday, Feb. 21, 2 pm: David Enlow plays a recital at the National Cathedral.

Sunday, March 14, 4 pm: John Henderson plays a recital at the Franciscan Monastery of the Holy Land in America, 1400 Quincy St. NE.

Sunday, March 28, 2 pm: Easter Day recital. National Cathedral.

Sunday, April 11, 4 pm: Michael Stefanek plays a recital at the Franciscan Monastery of the Holy Land in America, 1400 Quincy St. NE.
 
Saturday, April 17: Bush Hill Presbyterian Church hosts Todd Wilson and the King Street Brass in a recital. They will be joined by violinists Madeleine and Abigail Gabalski. The program will feature a new composition by Craig Phillips,for organ and two violins. They will also play Craig Phillips “Suite for Organ.” 4916 Franconia Rd., Alexandria.

Sunday, May 9, 4 pm: Paul Binko plays a recital at the Franciscan Monastery of the Holy Land in America, 1400 Quincy St. NE.
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