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The Daily OrangeProfessor to play Crouse organ recital
By Erin Fitzgerald
Posted: 2/11/05, 12:37 AM EST Section: News
While organ music is most often associated with church, students will soon have the opportunity to experience its contemporary sound.
Syracuse University organist and assistant professor Christopher Marks, will perform as part of the "Year of the American Composer" series at 8 p.m. on Tuesday, Feb. 15 in the Rose and Jules R. Setnor Auditorium in Crouse College.
"Exposing our community to music they may not be familiar with may broaden their horizons and also (allow them to) find out that there's lots of room for all types of interesting and inspiring music on the concert stage," said Steven Heyman, a professor in the Setnor School.
Marks' choices in music will include works only by American composers including David N. Johnson, Seth Bingham, David Conte, Dudley Buck and Leo Sowerby.
"I felt that I could create a program that reflected my own interests that had the theme of 'American Music' and would still be colorful, interesting and exciting music on an equally colorful organ," Marks said.
The series aims at "tipping our hats to that which is our national heritage," said Setnor professor Fred Karpoff.
Marks, who has been playing the organ since he was 13 years old, attended the University of Richmond, the University of Illinois at Urbana-Champaign and the Eastman School of Music at the University of Rochester prior to teaching at SU.
"Playing the organ here in Crouse College is one of the great joys and privileges I've had as an organist," Marks said.
Marks, a professor of the organ and music theory, will perform on the Setnor School of Music's 1950 Holtkamp organ. The organ is famous for its architectural style and is said to be one of Walter Holtkamp's greatest creations. Former Chancellor William Pearson Tolley ordered the building of this organ to attract a famous organ teacher, Arthur Poister, to the university. The organ was recently restored and its failing parts were replaced.
Along with teaching and performing, Marks accompanies the Hendricks Chapel Choir in recitals and services. When it comes to rehearsing, Marks is "good support, but still cracks jokes here and there," said choir member Lillian Choi. Karpoff said he believes Marks' success comes from his innovative programming.
"Chris is a terrific organist," Karpoff said.
This event is free to the public and parking is available in the Irving Garage.
Syracuse University organist and assistant professor Christopher Marks, will perform as part of the "Year of the American Composer" series at 8 p.m. on Tuesday, Feb. 15 in the Rose and Jules R. Setnor Auditorium in Crouse College.
"Exposing our community to music they may not be familiar with may broaden their horizons and also (allow them to) find out that there's lots of room for all types of interesting and inspiring music on the concert stage," said Steven Heyman, a professor in the Setnor School.
Marks' choices in music will include works only by American composers including David N. Johnson, Seth Bingham, David Conte, Dudley Buck and Leo Sowerby.
"I felt that I could create a program that reflected my own interests that had the theme of 'American Music' and would still be colorful, interesting and exciting music on an equally colorful organ," Marks said.
The series aims at "tipping our hats to that which is our national heritage," said Setnor professor Fred Karpoff.
Marks, who has been playing the organ since he was 13 years old, attended the University of Richmond, the University of Illinois at Urbana-Champaign and the Eastman School of Music at the University of Rochester prior to teaching at SU.
"Playing the organ here in Crouse College is one of the great joys and privileges I've had as an organist," Marks said.
Marks, a professor of the organ and music theory, will perform on the Setnor School of Music's 1950 Holtkamp organ. The organ is famous for its architectural style and is said to be one of Walter Holtkamp's greatest creations. Former Chancellor William Pearson Tolley ordered the building of this organ to attract a famous organ teacher, Arthur Poister, to the university. The organ was recently restored and its failing parts were replaced.
Along with teaching and performing, Marks accompanies the Hendricks Chapel Choir in recitals and services. When it comes to rehearsing, Marks is "good support, but still cracks jokes here and there," said choir member Lillian Choi. Karpoff said he believes Marks' success comes from his innovative programming.
"Chris is a terrific organist," Karpoff said.
This event is free to the public and parking is available in the Irving Garage.
