Candlelight Concert - Buzz Rogowski

Buzz Rogoswki

Earth Prayer

Candlelight Concert – August 27, 2026

Trinity United Methodist’s Candlelight Concerts host Buzz Rogoswki, a Northwest composer and pianist who will be performing his original compositions, at the Candlelight Concert series at Trinity United Methodist Church on Thursday, August 27 at 7:00 PM for one set with no intermission. 

The performance will also be streamed live at https://trinityumcpt.org/concerts where you will find a link for the Candlelight Concerts Online and ways to donate. The concert will also be simulcast on KPTZ FM 91.9. 

Admission to the concert is free (really!), with a suggested donation $15 per person. You are most welcome to attend whether you choose to donate or not. Half of the proceeds from this concert will go to Rogoswki’s chosen charity, the Jefferson Clemente Course in the Humanities which provides a transformative educational experience for adults facing economic hardship and adverse circumstances. The free humanities courses empower students to further their education and careers, become effective advocates for themselves and their families, and engage actively in the cultural and civic lives of their communities.

Music is emotion, and Rogowski’s music covers the spectrum of human emotion. His compositions range from the exquisitely intimate to the powerfully passionate. The music also captures his deep love for the natural environment. Pieces such as "Frozen Lake" conjure up landscapes of snowy mountain peaks against a clear blue sky, yet also embrace a certain reverence and spirituality about the mountains and the Earth that are close to the heart of this prolific northwest composer.

Born in New York, outside of Manhattan, and raised in Virginia, outside of Washington D.C., Buzz spent much of his childhood enriched with the cultures of these two great metropolises. Buzz's enriching education and deep curiosity about the world, both at a young age and as an adult, has carried over into his musical expression where his sense of bravado and introspection lend themselves to creating exciting, unique and progressive compositions for music.

Buzz has performed at a variety of venues, from art galleries and restaurants to theaters and gymnasiums. Though Buzz has focused primarily on solo acoustic piano and synthesizer for his live performances, he has also worked with some talented northwest musicians, in various ensembles, as both a lead and as a member. Rogowski has performed locally at many local venues, including Ajax Café, The Old Alcohol Plant and Alchemy. In addition, he volunteers to play piano at St. Thomas Episcopal Church’s Soup Kitchen, and several senior assisted living centers.

Trinity United Methodist Church is located at 609 Taylor Street, across from the Community Center, in Uptown. Attendees should plan on arriving early – doors will open at 6:30. Masks are encouraged for in-person attendees.