Elgin church set to begin organ recitals
At noon Friday, the music ministry of the First Congregational Church of Elgin and Jon Warfel, organist and music director, will present the 31st annual series of the Jane Chipman Memorial Lenten Organ recitals. This free half-hour concert is held at noon every Friday during Lent.
This year, the church will have one concert in the evening. This recital at 8 p.m. March 14 will be performed by The Gargoyle Brass, with Michael Surratt. The organ music is from Rachmaninoff Vespers.
The organ series is thought of as the church's gift to the community. The idea of the series was conceived by the late Jane Chipman, the church's former organist.
Jon Warfel, current music director, plans and directs the Lenten programs. Talent from the Fox Valley and neighboring suburbs are featured each Friday.
All concerts are held at the First Congregational Church, 256 E. Chicago St., Elgin. For details, call (847) 741-4045 or visit www.fccelgin.org.