News


We mourn the death of Dr. David Craighead

We regret to share the sad news that Dr. David Craighead passed away peacefully on Monday March 26, 2012 in Rochester New York at the age of 88.  

A towering figure in the music world and a beloved teacher and mentor to many, Dr. Craighead was head of the organ department at the Eastman School of Music for 37 years and served as Organist at St. Paul’s Episcopal Church in Rochester NY for 48 years.     Dr. Craighead joined our roster of organists (then Concert Management Bernard R. LaBerge) in 1944 and remained with us for 59 years until 2003.

A memorial service for Dr. Craighead will be held at St. Paul’s Episcopal Church in Rochester New York, on Saturday March 31, 2012 at 10:00am.  It is likely that a memorial concert will be planned at a later date as well.

In lieu of flowers, donations can be made to the Fay Stinson Craighead Memorial Scholarship Office of gift and donor services University of Rochester P.O. Box 270032 Rochester, NY 14627.


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.