Sunday, July 4, 2010 2 PM
Independence Day Organ Recital
Scott Dettra
This annual DC Independence Day tradition shows off the Cathedral’s 10,000+ pipe organ at the hands of organists Scott Dettra and Jeremy Filsell. The Washington Symphonic Brass and the U.S. Navy Sea Chanters join the program this year. The Master of Ceremonies will be Michael Barone, who hosts American Public Media’s PipeDreams program.
The program is free; no tickets required. An offering will be taken with a suggested contribution of $10.
Program
Patriotic Brass Prelude
Fanfare for the Common Man
Aaron Copland (1900–1990)
The National Anthem
Sung by all
Concert Variations on “The Star-Spangled Banner,” Op. 23
Dudley Buck (1839–1909)
Adagio for Strings
Samuel Barber (1910–1981)
American Revolutionary War Medley
arr. Jari Villanueva
America the Beautiful
The Sorcerer’s Apprentice
Paul Dukas (1865–1935)
Battle Hymn of the Republic
arr. Peter J. Wilhousky (1902–1978)
The Stars and Stripes Forever
John Philip Sousa (1854–1932)
About Michael Barone
Building upon a curiosity which began in his teens, Michael Barone has been involved with the pipe organ for more than 50 years. As host and senior executive producer of Pipedreams, he is recognized nationally for his outstanding contributions to the world of organ music. Pipedreams began in 1982, and remains the only nationally distributed weekly radio program exploring the art of the pipe organ. Michael’s talent and commitment have been recognized with numerous awards, including the American Guild of Organists President’s Award in 1996, the Distinguished Service Award of the Organ Historical Society in 1997, and the 2001 ASCAP-Deems Taylor Award in Broadcasting. In November 2002 he was selected for induction to the Minnesota Music Hall of Fame.
Not to be confused with the District’s other notable Michael Barone (senior political analyst for the Washington Examiner), this Michael Barone has served on local and national committees of the American Guild of Organists and Organ Historical Society (of which he also served two years as president). He has been a judge for national and international organ competitions (Flint, Michigan; Fort Wayne, Indiana; Twin Cities, Minnesota; Calgary, Alberta, Canada), has contributed published articles and reviews to Diapason, Symphony (American Symphony Orchestra League), and the American Organist magazines, and since the year 2000 has organized and led annual group ‘organ tours’ to destinations in Europe, Canada, and Mexico.
About Scott Dettra
Scott Dettra is Organist and Associate Director of Music at Washington National Cathedral, where he is the principal organist and assists with the direction of the Cathedral choirs. One of the finest concert organists of his generation, his performances are known for their clarity, rhythmic intensity, and musical elegance. In addition to his work at Washington National Cathedral, Mr. Dettra is also Keyboard Artist of the Washington Bach Consort and organist of The Crossing, Philadelphia’s new music choir.
About Jeremy Filsell
