The Peoria Chapter of the American Guild of Organists will present young virtuoso organist Scott Montgomery in recital on Sunday, February 2, 2014, at 3:30 p.m. at St. Mary Cathedral, 607 NE Madison Ave., Peoria. The concert is open to the public. Admission is $12 for adults, $10 for Senior Citizens, and free to students and children. Tickets will be available at the door. For further information, phone Dr. Martin Dicke at 696-4797.
Organist Scott Montgomery’s achievements include winning the highest and most prestigious performance competitions of America, receiving accolades from judges, audiences, and reviewers alike. Holding undergraduate and graduate degrees in organ performance from University of Illinois, Urbana-Champaign where he was a student of Professor Dana Robinson, Scott is Director of Music Ministries and organist for Holy Cross Catholic Church in Champaign. Acclaimed as a sensitive and rock solid performer, one able to hold and capture an audience’s attention and admiration, he is sought after for concert performances for the pipe organ in all venues. His performances have included new organ dedications, American Guild of Organists and Organ Historical Society National Conventions, as well as recitals in concert halls and churches across the USA and abroad. He has been a featured artist on the acclaimed “Pipedreams” broadcast on public radio. As a recording artist, Scott Montgomery has debuted several solo CD albums. His next CD recording will feature the historic pipe organ at St Mary’s Cathedral in Peoria, Illinois. He is also engaged in teaching, leading Master Classes as well as offering private instruction. For additional information and to order his recordings, visit www.scottmontgomerymusic.net.
Peoria Chapter of the American Guild of Organists 