Each summer we present Summer Carillon Concerts on the Lawn, hosting talented artists who bring us varied programs of music. There is one concert remaining in September. Watch for details soon!
27Aug
Belles of the Bells: Outdoor Concerts – June 28, July 26, Aug 30
“Belles of the Bells”: Carillon Concerts for Summer 2020 Sunday, June 28 at 5:00 p.m. – Tanya Lukyanova, Carillonneur Sunday, July 26 at 5:00 p.m. – Nicole Bernier, Carillonneur Sunday, August 30 at 5:00 p.m. – Margaret Angelini, Carillonneur We are excited to announce that we will be proceeding with our Carillon Concerts-on-the-Lawn this year…
27Oct
Musical Notes – October 2019
Musical Notes Meet Our UConn Choral Members Jonah Garcia, Tenor is a Senior in the IB/M Music Education Program at UConn. He has performed with the UConn Chamber Singers and Concert Choir throughout his time at UConn, including as a soloist for Eric Whitacre’s Alleluia and Craig Hella Johnson’s Considering Matthew Shepard. He has been a participant in the King’s Singers…
04Sep
Singers & Ringers Wanted!
All are welcome to join our vibrant music ministry by singing, ringing or the playing of instruments! CHOIR rehearsals begin with a general warm-up where we do exercises to free our bodies, engage the breath, activate our minds and vocalize together. We work on five or six anthems a rehearsal in a wide variety of…
18May
Musical Notes
A hearty thank you to our choir and handbells for their inspirational music during Lent, Holy Week and Easter. You are a joy! On May 5th we bid a fond farewell to our choral scholars until the next academic year. Kareem is graduating but we think that Tyler and Madison will be among us again….
13May
L. Cameron Johnson Memorial Organ Competition
The 26th Annual L. Cameron Johnson Memorial Organ Competition will take place on Saturday, May 18 at 11:00AM at the Storrs Congregational Church. We have two highly qualified applicants from New Hampshire and Maryland this year. All are invited to attend and vote for the audience prize in lieu of applause. There will be a…
23Nov
Storrsmas: Coming Sunday, December 9th…
Over in Cambridge, England, where Pastor Matt spent a part of his sabbatical a year ago, they have a week in early December each year known as “Bridgemas”. What’s “Bridgemas,” you ask? It’s Christmas in Cambridge, of course! You see, just like here, the fall academic term in Cambridge concludes well in advance of the…
18Jun
Bells and Chimes News
Have you ever wondered what it’s like to play hand bells? Come learn basic ringing techniques on bells and chimes this summer. On an informal basis, depending on who answers this ‘ad’, I will be hosting short sessions at convenient times for those with courage. A knowledge of rhythmic notation is helpful but you can…
14Jun
Summer Music 2018
Calling all singers and instrumentalists. If you have a talent to share, please contact me right now. The list has begun with dates from June 24 to August 19. We had an excellent line-up of summer musicians last year and they all survived. Not only that, on behalf of you, they raised up our congregation’s…
06Jun
Cameron Johnson Memorial Organ Competition
The 25th Anniversary of our competition for high school students attracted a very talented pool of applicants. Many thanks to you, the congregation of Storrs Congregational Church, for your ongoing support of this competition that’s co-sponsored by the American Guild of Organists. It’s inspiring to see there are young students passionate about the organ and…