Marian Craighead (née Reiff)
style='font-weight:normal'>, of Rochester, NY, died on May 8, at age 76,
following a valiant six-year battle with ovarian cancer. At the time of her
death, Mrs. Craighead was in her fortieth year as organist of Asbury First
United Methodist Church in Rochester, where she was singularly beloved by her
choir and congregation. A memorial service was held at the church on May 12,
which included music of Bach, Brahms, Copland and Franck.
In Magnano, northern Italy, the second International
Clavichord Symposium took place September 21-23, 1995. Far from the madding
crowd, in a beautiful small 12th-century church, performers, builders,
musicologists, and auditors from several countries gathered for three days of
rewarding papers, discussions, and performances on a variety of clavichords. 42
presenters provided this program, chaired by Bernard Brauchli and Christopher
Hogwood. Plans are already being made for the third symposium in 1997.
Paul Fritts & Co. Organ Builders,
style='font-weight:normal'> Tacoma, WA, has built a new organ for Grace
Lutheran Church, also in Tacoma. The two-manual and pedal instrument is positioned high against the ceiling of the balcony. The pipes of both manual keyboards play from the same wind-chests positioned at impost level of the case. This allows a compact design for the case and necessary height for the full length string, the Gemshorn 8' playable from manual II. Also, the Rohrflöte 8' is able to play without restrictions from both keyboards.
This conversation took place on April 22 and 29 at the Simmons' home in Evanston, Illinois, shortly before they left on a trip to England.
The University of Redlands enjoys a reputation as one of the finest private institutions of its size in North America. Since its foundation in 1907, this small liberal arts college has garnered plaudits for its many achievements, drawing students from the United States and many other countries. Few establishments can rival its situation, nestled as it is at the foot of the spectacular San Bernadino Mountains.
