The premiere unforgettable, family-friendly Halloween musical extravaganza in the region! 6 Choral Ensembles - 200+ singers, great music performers, Broadway & Halloween themed music, silent film, costume march & prizes, big reception....don't miss a moment...get out those costumes! Tickets online or at the door. Come early!
The performance videos for Pipescreams 2016 are now available! Enjoy the amazing performances again and share with those that missed this year’s concert. See you same time next year for Pipescreams 2017!
Pipescreams 2016 Full YouTube Playlist
https://www.youtube.com/playlist?list=PLB_ZX5hfB4syWPxGw6hBTA8-CqbDDbUC0
Toccata and Fugue in D Minor BMW 56 – J.S. Bach – Dr. John Michniewicz, organ
https://youtu.be/0C6vj1TgZQQ
Secrets – Allison and Catherine Pierce – SHU L.O.V.E
https://youtu.be/Pta5ov1ljPM
Chorus of Witches and Spirits – Heinrich Marschner – UB Chamber Singers
https://youtu.be/b2tc4hhXQlo
I’m Here – Russell/Willis/Bray – D’Von Lampley, Baritone
https://youtu.be/zi008KRiXaI
Toccata in D Minor BWV 538 (Dorian) – J.S. Bach – Victoria Shields, organ
https://youtu.be/4n5dCN2-hfU
Misty Mountain Cold – J.R.R. Tolkein/arr. Noah Wang – SHUpermen
https://youtu.be/IBR2G8DvH4A
Ghostbusters – Ray Parker, Jr./arr. Emerson – UB University Singers
https://youtu.be/w7mQ2XvhCn8
Suggestion Diabolique Op. 4 No. 4 – Sergei Prokofiev – Thomas Cuffari, piano
https://youtu.be/G_I0FEJ-scA
Phantom of the Opera – Andrew Lloyd Webber – Denis McNamara and Lauren Lichach, soloists
https://youtu.be/rLw9UPzLF7U
Dr Joe Utterback – Jazz Medley – 72 – Dr. Joe, piano
https://youtu.be/bTgZhtli6UU
Bohemian Rhapsody – Farrokh Bulsara – Krista Adams Santilli, soprano; David Harris, piano; Darwin Shen, violin; Gerard Huerta, guitar
https://youtu.be/6BSWLToYKgM
I’m in Love With a Monster – Fifth Harmony/arr. Mac Huff – SHU Four Heart Harmony
https://youtu.be/uKAfMbC9yFA
Silent Film – The Paper Hanger – Laurel & Hardy – David Harris, organ
https://youtu.be/WGswJz8RL0I
The Ballad of Sweeney Todd – Stephen Sondheim/arr. Andy Beck – All Choirs
https://youtu.be/Fx6KQqbR8Fw
Dies Irae – Karl Jenkins’ Requiem – Combined Choirs
https://youtu.be/XEuoRllcZqc
Join Us for the 15th Annual Pipescreams Concert, Sunday, October 30th, 4:00 PM, United Congregational Church, Bridgeport
A concert of Halloween-themed and Broadway musical pieces featuring a mighty pipe organ, 6 choral groups with over 200 singers, incredible musicians, a 1920’s silent film, costume contest with prizes, reception. Featuring the choruses of Sacred Heart University and the University of Bridgeport, as well as the Norma Pfriem Children’s Choir. Sunday, October 30, 4:00 PM, United Congregational Church, 877 Park Avenue, Bridgeport. Costumes encouraged. Tickets $15/$9 students, children under 10 free.
Proceeds benefit the Louise M. Miller-Paul E. Knox Scholarship given annually by the Greater Bridgeport Chapter, American Guild of Organists. This scholarship, in memory of two distinguished area church musicians, is awarded annually to a promising college-age organist. Past winners have gone on to distinguished careers with international recognition.
Never been to a Pipescreams concert? Check out last year’s videos, photos, program, media coverage here.)
Each choral group has become more theatric with their performance pieces adding a great dimension to the music chosen. 4-Heart Harmony, SHU L.O.V.E, SHU Concert Choir, University of Bridgeport Chamber Singers, and University Singers, Norma Pfriem Children’s Choir, continue to wow the audience. We include all of the annual favorites that the audience have grown to love — Dr. Joe Utterback (jazz ensemble, costume march), David Harris (inspired with fire, silent film, getting the audience involved), Dr. John Michniewicz (great Toccata in D minor), Victoria Shields (spooky organ), and many more!!!
We are grateful to many wonderful prize and concert sponsors (contact us to be a Pipescreams sponsor):
Finally we are grateful to the many prize and concert sponsors:
- Greater Bridgeport Symphony
- Fairfield County Chorale
- Fairfield County Children’s Choir
- Connecticut Chamber Choir
- Rose Window Concert Series – First Church Congregational Stratford
- Music Concert Series – First Congregational Church Fairfield
- Mendelssohn Choir of Connecticut
- United Congregational Church, Bridgeport
Do join us for another unforgettable concert!
Frank Martignetti, Dr. John Michniewicz – Pipescreams Co-Chairs