12th annual Albert Schweitzer Organ Festival takes place Sept 11–13 in Connecticut

The twelfth annual Albert Schweitzer Organ Festival takes place September 11–13 at the First Church of Christ, Wethersfield, Connecticut. The schedule includes a national competition and masterclass for young organists and a concert by Frederick Hohman, Wilma Jensen, and John Weaver on the church’s Austin organ (IV/62) Opus 2403. The concert, on Friday, September 11, will also feature the Festival Choir, conducted by ASOF co-founder David Spicer.


The competition takes place on Saturday, September 12. High school division finalists are Bryan Anderson of Stockbridge, Georgia; Clarence Chaisson of South Lancaster, Massachusetts; and Deniz Uz of Longwood, Florida. Young professional division finalists are Jonathan Hehn of South Bend, Indiana; Adam Pajan of New Haven, Connecticut; and Clayton Roberts of Houston, Texas.


On Sunday, September 13, all six finalists will provide music for the church’s worship services at 8, 9:15, and 11 am. From 1:30–3:30 pm, the finalists will participate in a masterclass with judges Hohman, Jensen, and Weaver, and all awards will be presented. For information: 860/529-1575 x209;
[email protected].