Dr. Joyce Jones, Baylor University's Joyce Oliver Bowden Professor of Music and Organist-in-Residence, was in Hawaii with her husband, Bob, for a cruise of the Hawaiian islands. On March 15th at Central Union Church, Dr. Jones talked about her career as a professional concert organist and teacher, and why she calls herself "an accidental organist." Even though she had not played an organ keyboard in 10 days, she delighted the audience with an informal program which showcased the various colors of the organ. The program included the first movement of Bach's transcription of Vivaldi's "Concerto in A minor," "Pastorale in the Aviary" by Myron Roberts, "Variations on a Noel" by Marcel Dupré, Charles Ives' "Variations on America," and several of her own compositions, concluding with "Flight of the Bumblebee" by Rimsky-Korsakov. A thoroughly enjoyable afternoon was spent by all.
Hawaii Chapter AGO Board members welcome Dr. Joyce Jones.
Dr. Jones meets Naomi, a young organ student.
Here are the organ students who came to the afternoon program.
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