BU Press Release - Organist Bruce Neswick 11/8/09

GUEST ORGANIST BRUCE NESWICK

Come join us for an amazing afternoon of virtuosity and creativity when guest organist Bruce Neswick performs on Sunday, November 8 at 4 p.m. at First Presbyterian Church (42 Chenango Street, Binghamton). Neswick is organist-choirmaster of the Cathedral of St. John-the-Divine in New York City and one of the premiere organist-improvisers in North America. Hear works by Sowerby, Howells, Franck, and a totally improvised symphony in four movements. Neswick will also conduct a free Master Class on Saturday, November 7 from 10 a.m. - 12 noon at First Presbyterian Church, Binghamton.

Bruce Neswick began his professional career at Christ and St. Stephen's Church and Trinity Church in New York. Mr. Neswick is also a nationally and internationally acclaimed organist, having won first prize in the Rochette Concours (organ improvisation competition) at the Conservatoire de Musique, Geneva and the National Organ Improvisation Competition, American Guild of Organists, among many musical honors and accomplishments. He has also received the Distinguished Alumnus Award from Pacific Lutheran University and holds the Fellowship degrees from both the American Guild of Organists and the Royal School of Church Music. Mr. Neswick received a Bachelor of Music degree magna cum laude from Pacific Lutheran University and Master of Music degree from the Yale School of Music. He did post-graduate studies at the Conservatoire de Musique, Geneva. His teachers have included David Dahl, Gerre Hancock, Robert Baker and Lionel Rogg.

Tickets for the concert are $15 for the general public, $10 for faculty, staff and seniors, and $5 for students (AGO members will receive ½ off ticket prices). Tickets are available at the Anderson Center Box Office from noon to 5:30 p.m. weekdays by calling (607) 777-ARTS, online at anderson.binghamton.edu, or at the door. For more information, visit the Binghamton University Music Department at music.binghamton.edu. This event is sponsored by the Binghamton University Music Department.

Marnie Wrighter
Concert Manager
Binghamton University