Concert Organist Tom Trenney to Perform at First Presbyterian Church

On Friday, May 13 at 7 pm, First Presbyterian Church of Arlington Heights will present Tom Trenney, nationally renowned concert organist, in a recital and silent film soundtrack event. This unique multisensory experience will highlight Trenney's artistry and technical skill as he takes command of the 52 rank classic Schantz pipe organ, installed at the church in 1972.

Trenney is an award-winning organist and choral conductor known for his engaging improvisations on hymns, submitted themes, silent films, scripture, poetry and artwork. Trenney became the first organist to be awarded First Prize and Audience Prize in the American Guild of Organists' National Competition in Organ Improvisation in 2006. Trenney has performed at Royce Hall (UCLA), the Schermerhorn Symphony Hall (Nashville), Benaroya Hall (Seattle), Ocean Grove Auditorium (New Jersey), Portland Municipal Auditorium (Maine), Spreckels Organ Pavilion (San Diego) and Verizon Hall at Kimmel Center (Philadelphia); and has served as organist and clinician at regional and national conventions of the American Guild of Organists and many other organ and music associations. He is also an accomplished choir director and widely published choral music composer.

This concert is part of the 2015-2016 Concert Series season at First Presbyterian. All concert events are free and open to the public, with free child care provided. First Presbyterian Church is at 302 N. Dunton Ave. in Arlington Heights. To learn more, visit www.fpcah.org or call the church office at (847) 255-5900.