EVENT SCHEDULE, 2011

January - March • April - June • July - September • October - December • Future years

Sunday, January 30, 5:00p - Choral Evensong
A choral service in the Anglican tradition for the feast of Candlemas
Christ Church Choir; Noah Horn, director; Ian Tomesch, organist
Christ Church, New Haven, CT

Saturday, February 5 - Of Hope and Harmony
A benefit concert for the Pancreatic Cancer Action Network
Leonard Bernstein, Chichester Psalms; Colin Britt, The House of Clouds; and Gabriel Fauré, Requiem
Arianne Abela and Colin Britt, conductors
Christ Church, New Haven, CT

Sunday, February 13, 9:30a - Christ Church Choir (Winnetka, IL)
The choir will sing Soul, adorn yourself with gladness during their morning service
Richard Clemmitt, choirmaster; Jay Peterson, organist
Christ Church, Winnetka, IL

Sunday, March 6, 10:30a - First Congregational Church Chancel Choir (Sioux Fall, SD)
The choir will sing The wonders of thy grace during their morning service
First Congregational Church Chancel Choir; Jack Mohlenhoff, director
First Congregational Church, Sioux Falls, SD

Sunday, March 6, 11:00a - Christ Church Choir (New Haven, CT)
The choir will give the world premiere of The Transfiguration of Jesus Christ by Scott during their morning service
Christ Church Choir; Noah Horn, director; Thomas Murray and Ian Tomesch, organists
Uncloistered (Mary Larew, soprano; Sam Sytsma, countertenor; Thatcher Lyman, tenor; and Christopher Macklin, bass)
Christ Church, New Haven, CT

Sunday, March 20, 9:450a - Lars Gjerde, organist
Mr. Gjerde will play "Prayer of Praise" from Three Prayers by Scott as a prelude to the morning service
Bethesda Lutheran Church, New Haven, CT

Sunday, March 20, 10:30a - Augustana Lutheran Church Chancel Choir
The choir will sing The wonders of thy grace by Scott during their morning service
Augustana Lutheran Church Chancel Choir; Dick Larson, director
Augustana Lutheran Church, Denver, CO

Thursday, March 24, 7:00p - Eastern Greece-Charlotte Lenten Series
A vespers service to include music by Hubert Parry, Scott Perkins (I Will Lift Up Mine Eyes), and John Stainer
Holy Cross Church Choi; Katherine Evans, director
Holy Cross Church, Rochester, NY

Sunday, March 27, 10:00a - Holy Cross Church Choir
The choir will sing Scott's I Will Lift Up Mine Eyes during their morning service
Holy Cross Church Choi; Katherine Evans, director
Holy Cross Church, Rochester, NY

Sunday, March 27, 5:00p - Christ Church Choir (New Haven, CT)
A choral service in the Anglican tradition for the feast of the Annunciation
Christ Church Choir; Noah Horn, director; Thomas Murray, organist
Christ Church, New Haven, CT

Sunday, April 3, 4:00p - Encore Music Creations
Unforgettable: Music That Lives On
Sponsored by East Rock Village
East Rock Village, New Haven, CT

Sunday, April 10, 5:00p - Michael Sansoni, conductor
Degree recital to include Benjamin Britten's Phaedra, Osvaldo Golijov's Oceana, and Veljo Tormis's Sügismaastikud
With Arianne Abela, soprano
Christ Church, New Haven, CT

Saturday, May 7, 7:00p - Encore in Concert
Encore Music Creations presents an exciting and eclectic program of music for voice, saxophone, piano, jazz piano, and organ
St. Joseph Church, Bristol, CT

Sunday, May 8, 11:00a - Christ Church Choir (New Haven, CT)
The choir will give the world premiere of Scott's Missa Brevis and will sing his O sacred banquet during their morning service
Christ Church Choir; Scott Perkins, conductor; Ian Tomesch, organist
Christ Church, New Haven, CT

Sunday, May 15, 9:45a - Schubert Mass in G
With Margaret Astrup, soprano; Scott Perkins, tenor; Richard Ford, baritone
Bethesda Lutheran Church Choir; Lars Gjerde, director
Bethesda Lutheran Church, New Haven, CT

Saturday, May 21, 7:30p - Earthly Sound
Bird Song and the Joys of Spring
A concert of choral music to benefit the Connecticut Audubon Society
Tom Brand, director
First Church of Christ, 2183 Main Street, Glastonbury, CT

Sunday, May 22, 3:00p - Holy Cross Church Choir
The choir will perform music by Scott Perkins (I Will Lift Up Mine Eyes), John Rutter, and Antonio Vivaldi (Gloria) on their annual spring concert
Holy Cross Church Choir; Katherine Evans, director
Holy Cross Church, Rochester, NY

Sunday, June 12, 9:45a - Bethesda Lutheran Church Choir
The choir will sing Scott's Veni, Creator Spiritus during their morning service
Bethesda Lutheran Church Choir; Lars Gjerde, director
Bethesda Lutheran Church, New Haven, CT

Wednesday, June 29, 12:45p - Encore in Concert
Encore Music Creations presents an organ recital by Lars Gjerde and Brett Judson. The recital will include the world premiere of Scott's Festival Toccata on “A Mighty Fortress”.
Cathedral of Our Lady of the Angels, Los Angeles, CA

Sunday, July 3, 10:30a - Encore Music Creations
Encore gives a 30-minute recital as a prelude to the church's 11:00 service.
First Congregational Church of Los Angeles, CA

Sunday, July 3, 5:30p - Seventh Annual Patriotic Extravaganza
Encore Music Creations joins various artists in a program of a broad range of American music. Coordinated by Brett Judson
First Presbyterian Church, Covina, CA

Friday, July 8, 8:00p - The Gift of the Gorgon, by Peter Shaffer
A staged reading with new music by Scott Perkins
Starring Alec Baldwin, Melissa Errico, Jerry Adler, Harris Yulin, and Sam Underwood
Directed by Tony Walton
Tickets available for purchase here
John Drew Theater at Guild Hall, 158 Main Street, East Hampton, NY

Sunday, July 10, 4:45p - Lars Gjerde, organist
A 30-minute program to include two of Scott's Three Prayers
St. Patrick’s Cathedral, New York, NY

Sunday, July 17, 9:45a - Lars Gjerde, organist
Bethesda Lutheran Church's music director and organist Lars Gjerde will play "Prayer of Thanks" from Scott's Three Prayers as a prelude to a morning service
Lars Gjerde, organist
Bethesda Lutheran Church, New Haven, CT

Tuesday, July 19, 8:00p - Pipe Organ Encounters
The world premiere of Scott’s Festival Toccata on “Praise to the Lord”, to be performed by organist Raymond Nagem as part of the Pipe Organ Encounters festival, sponsored by the Boston chapter of the American Guild of Organists
Old West Church, Boston, MA

Wednesday, August 10, 7:30p - Encore in Concert
Encore Music Creations presents an exciting and eclectic program of music for voice, saxophone, piano, jazz piano, and organ
Basilica of Saints Peter and Paul
122 Ash Street, Lewiston, ME

Saturday, August 13 - Workshops on Church Music
Note: This event has been cancelled due to low registration.

Saturday, August 13, 7:00p - Encore in Concert
Encore Music Creations presents an exciting and eclectic program of music for voice, saxophone, piano, jazz piano, and organ
South Congregational Church
2 North Street, Kennebunkport, ME

Sunday, August 14 - Annual Summer Choral and Organ Festival
Encore Music Creations joins Mark Thallander in concert
Church on the Cape
3 Langsford Road, Cape Porpoise, ME

Monday, August 15 - Encore in Concert
Encore Music Creations presents an exciting and eclectic program of music for voice, saxophone, piano, and organ, sponsored by Ogunquit Baptist Church
Ogunquit Baptist Church
157 Shore Road, Ogunquit, ME

Wednesday, August 17, 7:00p - Encore in Concert
Encore Music Creations presents an exciting and eclectic program of music for voice, saxophone, piano, and organ
Cathedral Church of Saint Luke
143 State Street, Portland, ME

Sunday, September 11, 5:00p - Evensong in Remembrance
A choral service in the Anglican tradition in remembrance of the victims of the terrorist attacks on September 11, 2001
Christ Church Choir; Noah Horn, director; The Choir of Men and Boys of Trinity Church; Walden Moore, director; Andrew Kotylo, organist
Christ Church, New Haven, CT

Sunday, September 18, 4:00p - Mark Thallander and Brett Judson, organists
A joint recital to include Scott’s Festival Toccata on “A Mighty Fortress.”
First Churches of Northampton, Northampton, MA

Sunday, September 25, 10:00a - Ascension Choir
The choir will sing Scott’s The wonders of thy grace during their morning service
Ascension Choir; John Allegar, director
The Church of the Ascension, Rochester, NY

Sunday, October 2, 9:00p - Christ Church Schola Cantorum
The choir will sing the world premiere of Scott’s The Lord’s Prayer during the office of compline
Christ Church Schola Cantorum; Stephen Kennedy, director
Christ Church, Rochester, NY

Saturday, October 8, 7:00p - Cabaret at Bethesda
A benefit concert as part of the Bethesda Music Series
Hosted by Kristen Huffman
With Margaret Astrup, Richard Ford, Lars Gjerde, Brett Judson, and Scott Perkins
Bethesda Lutheran Church, New Haven, CT

Sunday, October 9, 9:45a - Bethesda Lutheran Church Choir
The choir will sing Scott’s Soul, adorn yourself with gladness during their morning service
Bethesda Lutheran Church Choir; Lars Gjerde, director
Bethesda Lutheran Church, New Haven, CT

Sunday, October 9, 11:00a - Heinrich Christensen, organist
Mr. Christensen will perform Scott’s Festival Toccata on “Praise to the Lord” as the prelude to a morning service
King’s Chapel, Boston, MA

Sunday, October 30, 11:00a - Heinrich Christensen, organist
Mr. Christensen will perform Scott’s Festival Toccata on “A Mighty Fortress” as the prelude to a morning service
King’s Chapel, Boston, MA

Sunday, October 30, 4:00p - Reformation Concert
A concert including J. S. Bach’s cantata Ein’ feste Burg, selections from Bach’s Mass in B Minor, and Scott’s Festival Toccata on “A Mighty Fortress”
Margaret Astrup, soprano; Scott Perkins, tenor
Bethesda Lutheran Church Choir; Lars Gjerde, director and organist
Bethesda Lutheran Church, New Haven, CT

Wednesday, November 2, 5:30p - All Souls Requiem
An All Souls Day service featuring Tomás Luis de Victoria’s requiem
Christ Church Choir; Noah Horn, director; Ian Tomesch, organist
Christ Church, New Haven, CT

Friday, November 18, 7:00p - Fauré’s Requiem
A Memorial Day service featuring Gabriel Fauré’s Requiem
Joshua Stafford, conductor; Ian Tomesch, organist
St. Andrew’s Church, Stamford, CT

Sunday, November 20, 5:00p - Evensong for Church Musicians
A choral service in the Anglican tradition dedicated to church musicians
Christ Church Choir; Noah Horn, director; Ian Tomesch, organist
Christ Church, New Haven, CT

Sunday, November 27, 4:00p - Advent Lessons and Carols
A program of Advent readings and sacred choral music in the Anglican tradition to include the world premiere of Scott’s arrangement of the carol Shepherds, Rejoice
Bethesda Lutheran Church Choir; Lars Gjerde, director
Bethesda Lutheran Church, New Haven, CT

Sunday, November 27, 5:00p - Advent Lessons and Carols
A program of Advent readings and sacred choral music in the Anglican tradition
Christ Church Choir; Noah Horn, director; Ian Tomesch, organist
Christ Church, New Haven, CT

Saturday, December 3, 4:00p - Charis
A program of holiday music
Charis; Art Sjögren, director
The Presbyterian Church of Mt. Kisco, Mt. Kisco, NY

Sunday, December 4, 4:00p - Charis
A program of holiday music
Charis; Art Sjögren, director
Bedford Presbyterian Church, Bedford, NY

Sunday, December 18, 9:45a - Bethesda Lutheran Church Choir
The choir will sing Scott’s Magnificat during their morning service
Bethesda Lutheran Church Choir; Lars Gjerde, director
Bethesda Lutheran Church, New Haven, CT

Sunday, December 18, 5:00p - Christmas Lessons and Carols
A program of Christmas readings and sacred choral music in the Anglican tradition
Christ Church Choir; Noah Horn, director; Ian Tomesch, organist
Christ Church, New Haven, CT

Sunday, January 22, 2012, 5:00p - Evensong
A choral service in the Anglican tradition
Christ Church Choir; Noah Horn, director; Ian Tomesch, organist
Trinity Church on the Green, New Haven, CT

Sunday, February 5, 2012, 4:00pm - A Festival of Hymns
Encore Music Creations leads the choirs of several New Haven-area churches in a hymn festival featuring several of Scott’s arrangements. Part of the Bethesda Music Series
Encore Music Creations
Bethesda Lutheran Church Choir; Lars Gjerde, director
Bethesda Lutheran Church, New Haven, CT

Sunday, March 18, 2012, 4:00pm - Encore in Concert
Encore Music Creations presents a program of music for organ and voice as part of Liverpool First United Methodist Church’s Joyful Noise: Concert Series for the Community
Liverpool First United Methodist Church, Liverpool, NY

Sunday, March 25, 2012, 4:00p - Bethesda Baroque Ensemble
Music by Baroque masters for voices and instruments. Part of the Bethesda Music Series
Margaret Astrup, soprano; Scott Perkins, tenor
Bethesda Lutheran Church Choir; Lars Gjerde, director
Bethesda Lutheran Church, New Haven, CT

Sunday, August 26, 2012, 7:30pm - Encore in Concert
Encore Music Creations presents a program of music for organ and voice
Bergen Cathedral, Bergen, Norway

June 2014 - National Convention of the American Guild of Organists
World premiere of a new work by Scott for choir and organ
Boston, MA

November 12, 2017 - Encore in Concert
Encore Music Creations presents a program of music for organ and voice
Cathedral Church of Saint John the Divine, New York, NY

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