Munsey Memorial Music Ministry – Organ Recital Series
Schedule
Sun, 15 Feb, 2026 at 04:00 pm
UTC-05:00Location
201 South Roan Street, Johnson City, TN, United States, Tennessee 37601 | Johnson City, TN
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Join us for an exceptional afternoon of organ music featuring world-renowned organist Dr. Stephen Hamilton.For more than four decades, Stephen Hamilton has been a leading presence on the American and international organ scene. Critically acclaimed by The New York Times for his powerful, insightful performances, Hamilton has appeared in many of the world’s most celebrated venues, including Notre Dame Cathedral in Paris, France, London’s Westminster Abbey and St. Paul’s Cathedral, as well as other major cathedral and concert venues throughout the United States.
Dr. Hamilton is Minister of Music Emeritus at the historic Church of the Holy Trinity in New York City where he served for many years as organist, conductor, and artistic director of a nationally recognized concert series. A respected educator, he has held faculty positions at institutions including the Manhattan School of Music and has been a frequent clinician for the American Guild of Organists.
Although born in Iowa, Hamilton has local ties to our region. He served as Professor of Organ and Chairman of the Fine Arts
Division (Music, Dance, Theatre, and Art) at Virginia Intermont College in Bristol, Virginia from 1972-1986.
Hamilton began private organ studies in the fourth grade with Russell Saunders at Drake University. His Bachelor’s and Master’s degrees were earned at Southern Illinois University. He earned a Doctor of Musical Arts degree from the Manhattan School of Music where he studied with John Walker. Hamilton also pursued rigorous private studies with legendary organists Arthur Poister and Marie-Claire Alain.
Stephen Hamilton now calls home Minneapolis where he is actively engaged in the rich cultural life of the Twin Cities while
continuing to concertize internationally.
At Munsey Church, Dr. Hamilton will perform works by Reger, Pasquini, Valente, J.S. Bach, Franck, and Ginastera, showcasing the rich tonal resources of the R. A. Colby pipe organ.
For over 80 years, R.A. Colby Pipe Organ Builders have worked closely with clients to turn vision into lasting sound. Their
approach is rooted in open dialogue, meticulous craftsmanship, and a shared passion for excellence. The company, which is located just down the street from Munsey Memorial in Johnson City TN, has organ installations all over the U.S.
Admission to the concert is free and will begin at 4:00pm. The event will be held at Munsey Memorial United Methodist Church, where our congregation is known regionally for its rich and thriving liturgical musical heritage and a strong commitment to
excellence in liturgical worship and the arts.
Dr. Stephen Hamilton’s Website: http://www.stephenjonhamilton.com/index.html
The R.A. Colby Inc. Website: https://www.racolby.com/
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