Organist in concert

FALLBROOK — International organist Dr. James Hurd will perform on Sunday, October 29, at 4 p.m. at Fallbrook Presbyterian Church, 460 South Stage Coach Lane. The recital will be sponsored by the American Guild of Organists, Palomar Chapter. The program will include works by Vierne, Dubois and Lidon, plus spiritual, jazz and gospel arrangements. A freewill offering will be taken.

Dr. Hurd has appeared in organ concerts across the United States and Europe. He has been the featured soloist with three chapters of the American Guild of Organists. In the summer of 2001 he performed in Italy at the historical St. Stephen’s cathedral in Vienna, Austria, where his performance was broadcast. In addition to activities centered around organ performance, he also serves as a clinician and conductor of numerous events showcasing gospel music experience in America. Dr. Hurd is a Professor of Music at El Camino College and currently serves as organist/choir director at St. Andrews Presbyterian Church, Redondo Beach.