Jan Kraybill

Every year, The Hymn Society in the U.S. and Canada holds a conference which gathers authors, composers, scholars, leaders, and lovers of congregational song to explore the past, present, and future of singing together across theological boundaries. I love these conferences and I invite you to join us!

I will teach a workshop on the closing day of the conference, in which we'll explore the fascinating science behind the sounds we hear, and the waves that surround us that are beyond human hearing. We'll discuss how sound is used in our own and in other species for connection, communication, comfort, and more. We'll explore “the music of the spheres” coined by scientist/theologian/philosopher Pythagoras and the “music of our home” discovered by Apollo space missions.

Learn more about the conference at https://thehymnsociety.org/event/.

I'm always thrilled to play on this annual celebration of French organ music, sponsored and hosted by Mario Pearson, the director of music at the beautiful "gold dome" Cathedral of the Immaculate Conception in my hometown, and co-sponsored by the Greater Kansas City Chapter of the American Guild of Organists.

This year I'll be performing the dramatic Sonata/Symphony No. 1 by Alexandre Guilmant. My performance begins at 4:30pm, but I encourage you to join me for the entire glorious three hours of music! The Festival's motto is "Venez quand vous pouvez, restez aussi longtemps que vous voulez, partez quand il vous le faut." (Come when you can, stay as long as you want, and leave when you must.)

A large screen projects a live video feed from the organ console, so the audience can see hands and feet in action. A livestream will be available for those unable to attend the event in person.

For much more information, visit https://www.kcago.com/events/french-organ-music-festival-xiv

I'm pleased to present a concert at this small-but-mighty church in my hometown metro area. If the weather's nice, I might arrive on my Harley. More information coming soon!

I played the dedicatory concert at this church's organ, and was thrilled to be invited back on the spot for the next year, and the next ... and presto, this has turned into an annual event with friends, to which I look forward each year! More information coming soon.