Organ Concert: Paul Byssainthe, Jr.

Join us for an organ recital on Saturday, November 21 at 3:30 p.m. at First Christian Church. Paul Byssainthe Jr. is an accomplished, award-winning organist, pianist, music director, and composer. He most recently worked as Associate Music Director for the revival of Ragtime at Lincoln Center, having previously completed a successful runs as music director and conductor for Goddess at the Public Theater, and for the Broadway revival of The Wiz. Paul was associate music director for the premiere of Hercules at Paper Mill Playhouse, associate music director/conductor for the world premiere of American Prophet at Arena Stage and conductor for the world premiere of Grace at Ford’s Theatre in Washington, D.C. For his work on American Prophet, he received a Helen Hayes Award nomination for best music direction. Paul is currently pursuing the Doctor of Musical Arts degree in organ performance at the Peabody Conservatory. We are incredibly excited and honored to have him play in Columbia.
The recital will be held in the sanctuary, and admission is free. There is parking in the parking lot behind the church between 9th & 10th street. This recital is sponsored by the Central Missouri Chapter of the American Guild of Organists and First Christian Church.