Schedule
Afternoon Registration and Exhibits at the Hotel
Registration open from 1–6pm (Omni Hotel 2nd floor Mezzanine)
Track 1: 5pm Celebratory Concert at St. James’s Church
Dr. Carl Haywood
In celebration of Anglican musicians, Juneteenth, and Father’s Day, distinguished organist, composer and conductor Dr. Carl Haywood will honor these unique traditions in a beautiful kaleidoscope of choral and organ music. A choir of 24 voices will sing music celebrating the African-American tradition, and the program will be interspersed with organ works, including Dr. Haywood’s ever-popular “Improvisation on We Shall Overcome”, a perfect match for the mighty C.B. Fisk organ.
To read about the C.B. Fisk Opus 112 organ and see the stop list, visit http://cbfisk.com/opus/opus-112/
Track 2: 5:30 p.m. Celtic Service, Dinner, and Compline at St. Stephen’s Church
Each Sunday at 5:30pm, St. Stephen’s Church offers a service of Celtic Evensong with Holy Communion, drawn from the liturgical traditions of Iona and Northumbria, and the music at these services is contemplative, lively and haunting. The prayers are at once earthy, holy and inclusive. This service has been well received not only by St. Stephen’s parishioners, but includes worshipers from other churches in the area, as well as those with little or no religious background. Following the service a simple supper is offered (suggested donation of $7), followed by 8pm Compline. From the ancient monastic practice of ending the day in prayer and praise of God, this stunningly beautiful candlelit service features a small group of singers, “Sanctuary,” offering Gregorian chant and Renaissance polyphony.
Registration at the Hotel
9:00am Opening Eucharist at St. Paul’s Church
Prelude starts at 8:50am.
The Rev. Dr. A. Katherine Grieb, conference preacher; Dr. Christopher Reynolds, conductor; David Sinden, organist
11am Plenary Session I at St. Paul’s Church
Business Meeting of the Association of Anglican Musicians
Sonya Subbayya Sutton, President
1:30pm Panel Discussion I: The Seven Habits of Highly Successful Church Musicians
The Rev. Dr. William Bradley Roberts, moderator
The most recent AAM survey indicated that the uppermost concern of our members is finding and retaining a position. With these concerns in mind, and considering the general health of the Episcopal Church, here are some of the issues we will address in two panel discussions: What can church musicians do to positively affect the health of the entire parish program, and, indeed, to impact the whole Episcopal Church? How do our choices in repertoire, parish programming, and education lead to growth and health for the parish and for the Church? Moderated by The Rev. William Bradley Roberts, DMA, Emeritus Professor of Church Music, Virginia Theological Seminary.
3pm — Track 1: Optional Organ Crawl of three distinct Richmond Organs
Sign-up now closed
Explore three wonderful and unique organs in the greater Richmond area. The resident organist of each church will explain the history of the organ and expertly demonstrate the instrument. Transportation provided, and advanced signup will be available in the Spring.
St. Bridget Catholic Church (Buzard Opus 42) 
https://buzardorgans.com/buzard-opus-42/
St. Michael’s Episcopal Church, Bon Air (Taylor and Boody Opus 64) 
https://www.taylorandboody.com/opus_pages/opus_64/organ_photo_gallery.html
Grace Covenant Presbyterian Church (Skinner Opus 366)
http://aeolianskinner.organhistoricalsociety.net/Specs/Op00366.html
3pm — Track 2: Optional Tours of the Virginia Capitol Building
Sign-up required: https://www.signupgenius.com/go/10C0E4FACAA2FA4F4C43-vastate
3–6pm — Track 3: Open console time at St. James
4pm Reception for New Members | 4pm Reception for Founders’ Society
8pm Choral Concert by “The Thirteen” at Sacred Heart Cathedral
Described as having “a tight and attractive vocal blend and excellent choral discipline” (American Record Guide), The Thirteen is an all-star professional choir known for inspired and powerful live performance. Since its founding in 2012, the choir has been at the forefront of bringing invigorating performances to the American choral community in repertoire ranging from the Renaissance to the Romantic, from Bach to Bruckner; and from Gregorian chant to the world premieres of new American composers. The Thirteen draws its artists from among the finest ensembles in the world, including Chanticleer, Seraphic Fire, Apollo’s Fire, Conspirare, I Fagiolini, Opera Philadelphia, Boston Early Music Festival and Trinity Wall Street. The Thirteen’s growing discography includes “Voice Eternal,” the critically-acclaimed Christmas album “Snow on Snow,” “RADIANT DARK,” as well as The Thirteen’s debut recording “…to St. Cecilia.”
Matthew Robertson, praised for his “sensitive and nuanced” conducting, is acclaimed as the driving force behind the all-star professional choir, The Thirteen, and is hailed as a leader in the field. As Founder and Artistic Director of The Thirteen, he has conducted the ensemble throughout the United States and on multiple recordings.
10:30am Choral Matins at Christ and St. Luke’s Church, Norfolk
Kevin Kwan, conductor; Graham Schultz, organ
11:50am Panel Discussion II: The Seven Habits of Highly Successful Church Musicians
The Rev. Dr. William Bradley Roberts, moderator
A second panel deals with pastoral issues, collegiality, and church growth, considering these matters in the same context as Part I. The panel will be asked to assess the present state of parish and Church, and, based on this, consider what the musical/liturgical needs of the people are. Both panels will be moderated by The Rev. William Bradley Roberts, DMA, Emeritus Professor of Church Music, Virginia Theological Seminary.
2pm Wren Chapel Concerts (The College of William and Mary)
Rebecca Davy, organ; Thomas Marshall & Suzanne Daniel, harpsichords
Free time in Colonial Williamsburg
4pm Organ Recital at Bruton Parish Church
Isaac Drewes, former AAM Fellow
6pm Drinks & Dinner at Upper Shirley Vineyards
9:15am Reading Session with Cliff Hill Music & Lois Fyfe Music
10:45am Plenary Session II
Business Meeting, Part II of the Association of Anglican Musicians
Sonya Subbayya Sutton, President
1:30pm Session with the Professional Concerns and Development Committee
5pm Combined Treble Evensong at All Saints’ Church
Elizabeth Lenti; Scott Hayes; Janet Yieh
7:30pm Daniel Stipe Organ Concert at St. Stephen’s Church
9:15am Reading Session for Newly Commissioned Music
Ryan Tibbetts (Director of Music at St. Mary’s Church) will lead this Reading Session
AAM members can access the scores at https://anglicanmusicians.org/richmond-commissions (login required)
10:15am Dr. Marques Garrett, Conference Clinician
4pm Closing Eucharist at Holy Comforter
Dr. Marques Garrett will conduct our Closing Eucharist, which will include the Installation of New Officers.
Michael Boney, organ
7:30pm Final Banquet at the Virginia Museum of Fine Arts
