Dennis Janzer to St. Mary’s Episcopal Cathedral, Memphis

Dennis Janzer was appointed organist-choirmaster of St. Mary’s Episcopal Cathedral of Memphis, Tennessee, this past January.

In celebration of completing six months at the cathedral, Janzer presented a concert, “Fanfares and Fireworks,” which included Janzer’s original compositions as well as transcriptions and arrangements of patriotic selections, including his Yankee Doodle Variations and Intrada and Trumpet Tune on National Hymn (Wayne Leupold Editions).

Julia Pilgrim, pianist at Second Baptist Church, Memphis, joined in Janzer’s piano/organ version of Handel’s “Fireworks Music,” Simple Gifts (MorningStar Music), and his original Adagio Lyrico. In addition to the cathedral position, Janzer continues to compose, perform, and teach private students.