St. Mark's Organ Rededication Concert planned Oct. 25 at 5PM to celebrate restoration of Opus 1391

ORGAN REDEDICATION CONCERT: Sunday, October 25 at 5PM. St. Mark’s Beaumont is proud to present Robert McCormick in a FREE recital on the newly restored Aeolian-Skinner Opus 1391 pipe organ.

Described by Choir & Organ as “indomitable and immensely gifted” and by The Macon Telegraph as “an artist of rare sensitivity and passion”, Robert McCormick is heralded as one of the finest concert and church musicians of this era and is widely known for his unique abilities in organ improvisation. He has been featured in solo appearances in San Francisco, New York, Pittsburgh, Dallas, Albuquerque, and Atlanta, and in recitals and workshops for numerous American Guild of Organists chapters, the Association of Anglican Musicians, the Royal School of Church Music in America, and for Westminster Choir College. His recording from St. Paul’s, K Street, We Sing of God, was released on the Pro Organo label. Choir & Organ’s review of the disc states that “[McCormick] shines at the organ.”

Mr. McCormick is the Director of Music and Organist at St. Stephen’s Episcopal Church in Richmond, Virginia. This follows tenures at Church of the Good Shepherd, Rosemont, Pennsylvania, St. Mark’s Episcopal Church in Philadelphia, St. Paul’s Parish, K Street, Washington, D.C., and Church of St. Mary the Virgin, New York City. He is a graduate of the Westminster Choir College. His teachers include McNeil Robinson and Robert Carwithen.

Robert McCormick is represented in North America exclusively by Phillip Truckenbrod Concert Artists, LLC.

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St. Mark’s extends deepest gratitude to Stephen L. Emery, Incorporated of Quakertown, Pennsylvania for the incredible craftsmanship and remarkable care they showed to our historic instrument. From the onset, Steve and his team demonstrated why they were the perfect people for this project. Steve’s steadfast love and deep devotion for Aeolian-Skinner organs was evident every day, and his restoration left us with an instrument that will proudly serve St. Mark’s

for generations to come.

Our hearty thanks to organ consultant Jonathan Ambrosino for his invaluable assistance during the past two years. From the project design, to pipe voicing and every final detail at the console, Jonathan was indispensable in seeing this restoration to a successful conclusion.

Finally, we offer tremendous gratitude to the St. Mark’s Foundation, donors, and area foundations whose generosity helped us bring this monumental project to fruition. We remain unfeignedly thankful. Soli Deo gloria! —



Jordan A. Williams, Organist & Choirmaster