Central Florida Chapter of American Guild of Organists Concert
The Central Florida Chapter of the American Guild of Organists (CFAGO) presents composer, concert organist and improvisationist, David Hurd, in a community Hymn Festival, Sunday, April 21, 2024, 2 PM, St. Michael’s Episcopal Church, 2499 N. Westmoreland Drive, Orlando, FL 32804. Hurd will feature an afternoon of the singing of hymns, commentary as well as a new anthem all composed by him. In addition, the audience will be treated to several Hurd organ improvisations.
Widely recognized as one of the foremost church musicians and concert organists in the United States, with a long list of honors and achievements, and immeasurable expertise in organ performance, improvisation, and composition, he is the composer of hundreds of hymns, choral works, settings of the liturgy, and organ works published by a number of major houses including, GIA Music Publications, Hope Publishing and MorningStar Music Publishers. Glory to God: Presbyterian Hymnal, The Hymnal 1982 (Episcopal), Gather (Roman Catholic), The Lutheran Hymnal, The New Century Hymnal (The United Church of Christ) are samples of the hymnals of nearly all religious denominations containing Dr. Hurd’s music. His numerous choral works are staples of church choir libraries.
As a concert organist, David Hurd enjoys instant recognition having performed throughout North America and Europe, and featured at conventions of the American Guild of Organists. He was invited to perform at the Internationaal Orgelfestival Haarlem where he was awarded the diploma for improvisation at the Stitchting Internationaal Orgelconcours.
In 2010, Dr. Hurd became the fifteenth recipient of The American Guild of Organists’ Distinguished Composer award. He is now Organist/Choirmaster of the Church of St. Mary the Virgin in New York City, following a tenure of 39 years on the faculty of The General Theological Seminary in New York City.
Dr. Hurd studied both at the Preparatory Division of the Juilliard School and at Manhattan's High School of Music and Art. He attended Oberlin Conservatory, and went on for further study at the University of North and at the Manhattan School of Music. Hurd’s organ teachers have included Bronson Ragan, Garth Peacock, Arthur Poister, and Rudolph Kremer.
CFAGO offers this concert free to the public as part of the organization’s purpose to advance the cause of organ and choral music, to increase their contributions to aesthetic and religious experiences, and to promote their understanding, appreciation, and enjoyment.
Event information may be found at cfago.org.
Widely recognized as one of the foremost church musicians and concert organists in the United States, with a long list of honors and achievements, and immeasurable expertise in organ performance, improvisation, and composition, he is the composer of hundreds of hymns, choral works, settings of the liturgy, and organ works published by a number of major houses including, GIA Music Publications, Hope Publishing and MorningStar Music Publishers. Glory to God: Presbyterian Hymnal, The Hymnal 1982 (Episcopal), Gather (Roman Catholic), The Lutheran Hymnal, The New Century Hymnal (The United Church of Christ) are samples of the hymnals of nearly all religious denominations containing Dr. Hurd’s music. His numerous choral works are staples of church choir libraries.
As a concert organist, David Hurd enjoys instant recognition having performed throughout North America and Europe, and featured at conventions of the American Guild of Organists. He was invited to perform at the Internationaal Orgelfestival Haarlem where he was awarded the diploma for improvisation at the Stitchting Internationaal Orgelconcours.
In 2010, Dr. Hurd became the fifteenth recipient of The American Guild of Organists’ Distinguished Composer award. He is now Organist/Choirmaster of the Church of St. Mary the Virgin in New York City, following a tenure of 39 years on the faculty of The General Theological Seminary in New York City.
Dr. Hurd studied both at the Preparatory Division of the Juilliard School and at Manhattan's High School of Music and Art. He attended Oberlin Conservatory, and went on for further study at the University of North and at the Manhattan School of Music. Hurd’s organ teachers have included Bronson Ragan, Garth Peacock, Arthur Poister, and Rudolph Kremer.
CFAGO offers this concert free to the public as part of the organization’s purpose to advance the cause of organ and choral music, to increase their contributions to aesthetic and religious experiences, and to promote their understanding, appreciation, and enjoyment.
Event information may be found at cfago.org.