Nunc Dimittis

Musforum, the network for female organists, held its first conference, “The Muse’s Voice,” in New York City on June 19 and 20, 2015, at four churches that boast women as music directors and organists: West End Collegiate Church, Emmanuel Lutheran Church, the Church of the Transfiguration, and St. Patrick’s Cathedral.

Facsimiles of original manuscripts and printed editions have become increasingly available.
For the harpsichordist there is little that is more rewarding than playing from
an actual musical “picture” as presented by the composer.

The annual Bach Festival in Leipzig, Germany—with day trips to hear and play over a dozen historic organs, many known to J. S. Bach—provided 27 of us an unforgettable study tour May 12 to 26. The tour included 16 festival concerts, lectures by Bach scholar Dr. Christoph Wolff of Harvard University, guided tours of the cities visited, and the opportunity for masterclasses with Thomaskirche organist Ulrich Böhme. It was Historic Organ Tour 50 led by the University of Michigan’s University Organist Dr. Marilyn Mason.

To be the very best