Join us for a memorable celebration of the restoration of our iconic 1935 Aeolian-Skinner pipe organ, featuring the triumphant return of the recovered stolen pipes, on Friday, May 9, at 7:30 p.m.! This Steuterman-Hardison rededicatory recital will be performed by the talented Todd Wilson, head of the organ department at The Cleveland Institute of Music and curator of the magnificent E.M. Skinner pipe organ at Severance Hall in Cleveland, OH. Don’t miss this extraordinary event that honors our musical heritage and showcases this remarkable instrument.
A gala reception will follow, sponsored by the families of Laurie & Brooks Monypeny and Ellie & Josh Hardison.
Calvary will be filled with music sung by generations of choristers on the first Sunday of May. The service starts with a special prelude by the Memphis Boy & Girl choirs, and their Training Choir, directed by Dr. Patrick Scott and Debbie Smith (Grace-St. Luke’s). Then, the Memphis Boy and Girl Choirs will join the Calvary Choir to sing the beautiful service of Evensong together.
Come hear Calvary’s newly-restored Aeolian-Skinner organ as you never have before! Dr. Scott Elsholz, music director at St. Louis Catholic Church, will perform a program featuring some of the most beloved themes from movie soundtracks, including Star Wars, Harry Potter, Interstellar, Lord of the Rings, Jurassic Park, Titanic, and even a Frozen sing-a-long with the St. Louis School Children’s Choir! Watch as scenes of each movie are projected on a large screen in the front of the church, and join us for a movie concession reception following. The program is free and all ages (and movie costumes) are welcome!
Calvary Episcopal Church’s mission is to make God’s love visible in downtown Memphis. The Friends of Music ministry seeks to make it visible by enhancing the sacred music of Calvary’s liturgies, while also opening the doors of Calvary to the larger community of the Mid-South for a variety of concert opportunities. If you would like to become a Friend of Music, please contact Kristin Lensch, or click the Donate button below. You may also contact one of the committee members: Desi Franklin, chair; Frank Anthony; Kell Christie; John Palmer; Katy Hopkins; and Dave Rupke.
In our 2025 season, we are grateful for the support of:
Bobbi & Rod Alward ▪ Frank Anthony ▪ Wendy Bailey ▪ Janel Bakker ▪ Debbie & David Balling ▪ Mary Jackson & Doug Black ▪ Carole Branyon ▪ Eric & Ruth Brueggeman ▪ Lee Cagle ▪ Thomas Cesario ▪ Stephanie Cheney ▪ Jim Cole ▪ Sherry & Michael Compton ▪ Lucia & Hal Crenshaw ▪ Michele Crump ▪ Katie Dann & John Pruett ▪ Melanie Driesbach & Richard Schain ▪ Jan & Barney Elam ▪ Desi Franklin ▪ Adam Gahn ▪ Margaret & Hall Gardner ▪ Madeline Genette ▪ Ellen Hammond ▪ Trudy & Ray Hatton ▪ Gene Hayden ▪ Nicky & Chris Hitching ▪ Mary Honey ▪ Judy Horning & Dan Amsler ▪ Rose Johnston ▪ Patti Lewis ▪ Elizabeth & Jimmie Madden ▪ Nancy Manire ▪ Margaret & Alec McLean ▪ Robert Milner ▪ Eric Milner & Shannon Tucker ▪ Dana Sue Percer ▪ Susan & John Peterson ▪ Cristina & Cap Pinkham ▪ Bill Rice ▪ Laurence Ritter ▪ Jane & Charles Slatery ▪ Leslie & Les Smith ▪ Gayle & Raymond Spence ▪ Art & Nan Squire ▪ Ainslie & Hardy Todd ▪ Judy Tucker ▪ Louise & Calvin Turley ▪ Peg & Dan Wahl ▪ Bruce Watson ▪ Paige Whittle ▪ Milton Winter ▪ Brooks Terry & Clay Woemmel ▪ David Work
To make a donation, after clicking on the button below, select “Offering,” and then type “Music” in the memo line. If you have any questions, contact the finance office, 901-312-5204. Together, let’s make something beautiful happen.