News


We mourn the death of Dr. Gerre Hancock

It is with deepest sadness that we announce and mourn the passing of our dear friend, colleague, and mentor, Dr. Gerre Hancock, who died  peacefully on Saturday January 21, 2012 in Austin Texas.  A memorial service for Dr. Hancock will be held at Saint Thomas Church in New York City on Saturday February 4, 2012 at 11:00am.  See the Saint Thomas Church web site for more details.  www.saintthomaschurch.org


French organist, Michel Bouvard added to our roster.

We are happy to announce representation of French concert organist, Michel Bouvard for his concert appearances in North America. Available dates for a fall 2012 recital tour are November 9-18, 2012.   M. Bouvard is Professor of Organ at the Conservatoire National Supérieur de Musique in Paris, Titular Organist of the historic Cavaillé-Coll organ at the Basilique Saint-Sernin in Toulouse, and one of four organists of the Royal Chapel at the Palace of Versailles.


Ken Cowan to join Rice University faculty next year

Our congratulations to Ken Cowan on his upcoming appointment to the faculty of Rice University’s Shepherd School of Music in Houston, TX.  Ken will begin his new position as an associate professor of organ in the fall of 2012.


New Artist Added – Scott Dettra

We proudly announce the addition of Scott Dettra to our roster. Quickly emerging as one of the finest concert organists of his generation, Scott has appeared at major concert venues on both coasts, in performances known for their clarity, rhythmic intensity, and musical elegance. He has recorded CDs on the West Point Academy Cadet Chapel Organ and at the Washington National Cathedral, where he is currently Organist and Associate Director of Music. He is also Keyboard Artist of the Washington Bach Consort and Organist of Philadelphia’s new music choir, The Crossing.


Dongho Lee wins the 2010 AGO Organ Performance Competition

On July 6, 2010, Dongho Lee, a Korean native and Indiana University Doctoral student, won first prize and audience prize at the AGO National Young Artists Competition in Organ Performance, which was held at the Guild’s national convention in Washington D.C. We are now accepting bookings for Miss Lee through the 2011-12 concert season.