Each program features organ music played by MaryAnn Hamilton, Colleges' Organist, as well as special guests. Spoken meditation  or poetry will complement the music each month and dessert will be served following each program. All are welcome and invited to bring a lunch. The series is held from September - December and February - May.

2011-2012 marks the 50th anniversary of the renovation and addiction to St. John's Chapel as well as the installation of the three-manual Austin organ. As a special observance each program will feature different aspects and functions of the organ and chapel.

September 7th - Art and Music Entwined
Art History Professor Michael Tinkler has a special connection with the history of St. John's Chapel and will explain the chapel Then and Now. To accompany the presentation, MaryAnn Hamilton will play selections from "Esquisses Byzantines" by Henri Mulet - Nef (Nave), Rosace (Rose Window), and Carillon.

October 5th - Lindsay Lafford Returns
Lindsay Lafford, Lord of Ridley, former Chair of the HWS Music Department and Colleges' Organist returns to perform on the Austin organ installed during his tenure. A prolific composer, he will perform some of his compositions including A Psalm-Cycle for Soprano, Clarinet, and Organ. His daughter Julia Lafford Welbon '65 will sing. Meditation TBA.

November 2nd - The Organ as Orchestra-Scheherazade
The organ is frequently called to play transcriptions and orchestral reductions. Nicolai Rimsky-Korsakov was seduced by the exotic stories from Central Asia and composed Scheherazade as an accompainiment to the Arabian Nights stories. Joined by Sara Mastrangelo- violin, Jeff Stempien- flute, and Lorraine Jones- bassoon, the organ will play the parts of the rest of the orchestra. Meditation by Susanne McNally, HWS History Professor and Acting Dean of William Smith.

December 7th - Evensong at Noon
Choral music was an essential part of the HWS experience 50 years ago. Memorable candlelit Evensong performances were held in Trinity Church. Local members of the Schola Cantorum return to recreate a service 50 years later including the memorable "Christmas Day" by Gustav Holst. Meditation by Dyson Gay, Hobart '61.

February 1st - Steve Kane, The Trinity Church Connection
Trinity Church was used as the primary performance venue because of its size and acoustic. We celebrate this connection with a recital by Steve Kane, present organist of Trinity Church. He will play works by Walond, Widor, and Howells. Meditation by Rev. Karen Lewis, Rector, Trinity Church.

March 7th - Angela Libertalla Calabrese, Soprano - The Organ as Accompanist
Angela delights all who hear her with beautiful music. Works will include "Pie Jesu" by Gabriel Faure, Quia Respexit by J.S. Bach, and "Let the Bright Seraphim" by G.F. Handel. The organ shows off as an oboe! Jeff Stempien, trumpet, assists. Meditation by John Norvell '66, formr Alumni Director.

April 4th - A Hymn Sing - The Organ as Leader of Congregational Song
Bring your own voice and plan to join in some reflective and stirring hymns as we prepare for the Resurrection. Meditation by Eugen Baer, Dean Hobart College.

May 2nd - Lindsay Lafford Returns
Lindsay Lafford, Lord of Ridley returns to conclude our year-long celebration honoring the Austin organ and St. John Chapel. Meditation by Chaplain Lesley Adams.