John Weaver’s 80th birthday was celebrated at Madison Avenue Presbyterian Church (MAPC), New York, New York, on the church’s Music on Madison concert series on Sunday, April 30. The concert featured favorite organ and choral works performed by Dr. Weaver’s students and successors: Paul Jacobs, chair of the organ department of The Juilliard School; David Enlow, organ faculty, The Juilliard School; and Andrew Henderson, director of music and organist, MAPC; and Mary Huff, associate director of music, MAPC; with the Choir of Madison Avenue Presbyterian Church.
John Weaver served as MAPC’s director of music and organist from 1970 to 2005 and was named Director of Music Emeritus upon his retirement; in addition to being chair of the organ departments of the Curtis Institute (1972–2003) and The Juilliard School (1984–2004). The concert proceeds were directed to the upcoming capital campaign of the Presbyterian Association of Musicians (PAM), “Remember Well the Future,” in honor of Dr. Weaver’s distinguished career and longtime devotion to PAM. Donations can be made in John Weaver’s honor by visiting www.presbymusic.org/donations.
Shown in the photo: Paul Jacobs, Mary Huff, Andrew Henderson, John Weaver, David Enlow, and Marianne Weaver
