World-class organist to perform at Coshocton Presbyterian Church
Organist: Bradley Hunter Welch will perform at the Coshocton Presbyterian Church on its Taylor and Boody Tracker organ at 3 p.m. Sunday, May 3. Photo contributed to The Beacon
COSHOCTON — On Sunday, May 3, organist Bradley Hunter Welch will perform at the Coshocton Presbyterian Church on its Taylor and Boody Tracker organ. The organ recital begins at 3 p.m. and is free to attend. The concert is part of the Coshocton Dogwood Festival – A weeklong community celebration of visual and performing arts.
“We are so happy to bring Dr. Welch back to Coshocton to perform,” said Charles R. Snyder, director of music at the Coshocton Presbyterian Church. “When he was here a couple of years ago, he amazed the audience and we are sure he will again with this concert. We also invite visitors to attend that Sunday’s 10:30 a.m. worship service at the Presbyterian Church where Dr. Welch will play as part of the service.”
Bradley Hunter Welch has been hailed as a “Well-seasoned musician,” a “World-class virtuoso,” and as “an expert at defining darks, lights, shadows and colors.” He is increasingly in demand as a recitalist, concerto soloist, and collaborative artist. He is a native of Knoxville, Tenn. and holds a Bachelor of Music degree magna cum laude from Baylor University and the Master of Music Artist Diploma, Master of Musical Arts, and Doctor of Musical Arts degrees in Organ Performance from Yale. He is also a recording artist.
Welch has won numerous awards for his performances including first place in the 2003 Dallas International Organ Competition and the audience prize in that competition in 2000 and 2003. Dr. Welch serves as director of music and arts/organist at Highland Park United Methodist Church in Dallas, Texas and performs approximately 20 concerts annually across the United States and Europe.
For information about the Bradley Hunter Welch organ concert at 3 p.m. Sunday, May 3, contact the church office at 740-622-0486. The concert is free and open to the public. Everyone is encouraged to attend. The Coshocton Presbyterian Church is located at 142 N. Fourth St., the corner of Fourth and Chestnut streets in Coshocton and free parking is available. For information about the Coshocton Dogwood Festival, go to www.visitcoshocton.com.
Category: Arts & Entertainment
