2006 Holtkamp organ in Boe Chapel at Saint Olaf College, Northfield, MN

…in celebration of the 150th anniversary of Minnesota Statehood, May 11, 1858, we share varied works by Minnesota composers of today.

…youthful performers, filled with enthusiasm, carry the King of Instruments with them into the 21st Century.

…several select and sonorous scores explore the notion of ‘sacred’ from a different point of view.

…the good feeling generated by these diverse and creative works of American composers.

…a multi-cultural exploration of diverse musicks for the Festival of the Nativity.

…concert performances from here and there, demonstrating a variety of organs and organists in action.

…raising the roof with soulful and sonorous scores for choirs, congregations, solo singers and organs.

…whether with a single trumpet or in the context of a full brass ensemble or band, the pipe organ will prevail.

…compositions and performances by Minnesota musicians, from the Pipedreams archive.

…the annual Olde Yeare-New Year reflection, with highlights from recent recordings, concert excerpts, prize-winning performances, memorial tributes, and more.

…our traditional summing-up of some of the year’s happenings in the world of the King of Instruments.