NEW LOCATION - 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 prizes, big reception....don't miss a moment...get out those costumes! Tickets online or at the door. Come early!
Kudos to all for a wonderful 17th Annual Pipescreams Concert.
A special thank you to all singers, performers, helpers and the staff of First Church Congregational Stratford!
Enjoy the many photos and videos from our concert – Sunday, October 21th, 4:00 PM
Pipescreams 2017 – Sacred Heart University – SHU L.O.V.E
Pipescreams 2018 Concert Program
Concert Videos
Pipescreams 2017 – Full Concert Video Playlist
Program Welcome – Rev. Meg Williams, Dr. Frank Martignetti
Toccata and Fugue in D Minor, BWV 565 J. S. Bach – Michael Alderman, organ
Old Abram Brown/Benjamin Britten; The Moon/Bret Silverman; The Ghost of John/Traditional Round – The Girls’ Choir of Our Saviour’s Lutheran Church, Alice Caldwell, conductor; Frank Martignetti, pianist
This is The Moment – from Jekyll and Hyde/Frank Wildhorn – Joe Elbertson, tenor
Toccata from Suite Gothique, Op.25 /Leon Boëllmann РDan Brownell, organ
Zombie Jamboree Harry Belafonte/ arr. Elbertson – SHU’s Blended Hearts, Joe Elberton, director; Victoria Shields, accompanist
“Poor Unfortunate Souls” from The Little Mermaid/Alan Menken and Howard Ashman – Cidalia Kettles, mezzo-soprano; Frank Martignetti, piano
Gran Partita on “A Mighty Fortress”/Karl Osterland; III. Though Devils All the World Should Fill/Totentanz – Alice Caldwell, organ
Birth of the Blues/Ray Henderson – Dr. Joe Utterback, piano
Satin Doll – Jonathan Schores, piano; Jay McEachern, sax
My Foolish Heart/Victor Young & Ned Washington – Jonathan Schores, trumpet; Dr. Joe Utterback, piano
Organ Symphony Op. 42, No. 6 – I. Allegro/Charles-Marie Widor – Victoria Shields, organ
“Transylvania Mania” from Young Frankenstein Mel Brooks – Combined Choirs, Dr. Joe Utterback, piano; Brenton Morrison, drums; Zane St. Juste, bass; Tyler Suarez, guitar
This Is Me from The Greatest Showman/Ben J. Pasek and Justin Paul, arr. Huff – Virginia Semighini, soloist; UB University Singers; Frank Martignetti, director/pianist; Brenton Morrison, drums; Zane St. Juste, bass; Tyler Suarez, guitar
A Comedy Short from the Golden Age of Silent Movies – David Harris, organ
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A concert of Halloween-themed and Broadway musical pieces featuring the mighty pipe organ, amazing choral ensembles, with over 100 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. Sunday, October 21, 4:00 PM, First Church Congregational Stratford, 2301 Main Street, Stratford. Plenty of parking. Wheel chair accessable. Costumes encouraged. Tickets $15 per adult/$5 students (12-17); Free for children 11 & under.
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. Current and past performing groups include 4-Heart Harmony, SHU L.O.V.E, SHU Concert Choir, University of Bridgeport Chamber Singers, and University Singers, 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
Do join us for another unforgettable concert!
Dr. Frank Martignetti, Dr. John Michniewicz – Pipescreams Co-Chairs
Kudos to all for a wonderful 16th Annual Pipescreams Concert.
A special thank you to all singers, performers, helpers and the staff of First Church Congregational Stratford!
Enjoy the many photos and videos from our concert – Sunday, October 29th, 4:00 PM
Pipescreams 2017 – Sacred Heart University – SHU L.O.V.E
Pipescreams 2017 Concert Program
Pipescreams 2017 Concert Photos
Concert Videos
Pipescreams 2017 – Full Concert Video Playlist
Pipescreams 2017 Welcome & About Our Program – Dr. Frank Martignetti, Dean
Pipescreams 2017 Toccata in D Minor – J.S. Bach – Dr. John Michiewicz, organ
Pipescreams 2017 Tango to Evora – arr. Washburn – Sacred Heart University SHU LOVE; soloists Hasoni Austin, Makenna Psinakis, and, Stephanie Doheny
Pipescreams 2017 Start a Fire – arr. Huff; University of Bridgeport Chamber Singers; soloist Aleecya Foreman
Pipescreams 2017 Madeleine – Jacques Brel – Michael Jovovich
Pipescreams 2017 Grim Grinnin Ghosts (from The Haunted Mansion) – Buddy Baker – Sacred Heart University SHUpermen
Pipescreams 2017 Fantasia in G, BMV 542a – J.S. Bach – Frank Zillinya, organ
Pipescreams 2017 For What Its Worth – Stephen Stills/arr. Hannon – University of Bridgeport University Singers; soloist Aleecya Foreman
Pipescreams 2017 Tarantella – Franz Liszt – Thomas Cuffari, piano
Pipescreams 2017 A Word on My Ear – Michael Flanders/Donald Swann – Allison Fay, soprano; Dr. Joe Utterback, piano
Pipescreams 2017 All the Things You Are – Jerome Kern – Dr. Joe Utterback Jam with Jonathan Schores and Jay McEachern
Pipescreams 2017 Ghost – Ella Henderson – Sacred Heart University Four Heart Harmony; soloist Annie Willson
Pipescreams 2017 Hard Luck – Silent Film starring Buster Keaton – David Harris, organ
Pipescream 2017 Double Double Toil Trouble – O Fortuna from Carmina Burana – Leann Starkey/Carl Orff – Combined Choirs
A concert of Halloween-themed and Broadway musical pieces featuring the 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. Sunday, October 29, 4:00 PM, First Church Congregational Stratford, 2301 Main Street, Stratford. Plenty of parking. Wheel chair accessable. Costumes encouraged. Tickets $15 per adult/$9 students (12-17); Free for children 11 & under.
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, 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
Do join us for another unforgettable concert!
Dr. Frank Martignetti, Dr. John Michniewicz – Pipescreams Co-Chairs