Frederick Swann celebrated his 90th birthday (July 30) on July 25, at St. Margaret’s Episcopal Church, Palm Desert, California, an occasion marking 80 years as an organist and 20 years as artist-in-residence at the church.
Music played by Swann included Cantabile by César Franck and Swann’s Trumpet Tune. The St. Margaret’s Choir sang “Be Strong and of Good Courage,” also by Swann.
Among the congratulatory greetings received were those from Michael Bedford, president of the American Guild of Organists; Karen Holtkamp, of Karen McFarlane Artists; and Reverend Andrew Butler, rector of St. Margaret’s; as well as proclamations from Kathleen Kelly, mayor of the City of Palm Desert and Episcopal priest; and by Nelson Dodge, dean of the Los Angeles AGO Chapter.
For information: stmargarets.org and concertorganists.com/artists/frederick-swann.
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