Gesu Parish Concerts: Erik Matson, organ

Erik Matson, Organist

Erik Matson is an organist, pianist, and occasional composer. He graduated with a Bachelor of Music in Church Music and a minor in Mathematics from Valparaiso University, where he studied organ with Stephen Schnurr, harpsichord with Joseph Bognar, and voice with Ralph Klapis and David Govertsen. While at Valpo, he served as Co-Director of the University Handbell Choir (the “Resurrection Ringers”), as Matins organist, and as Morning Prayer Music Coordinator. His particular interests include organ music of the 20th Century and of the Renaissance, vocal music of the Medieval Period, music theory and analysis, and the history of Christian hymnody. Erik has much experience serving in the Lutheran church and other denominations, and currently serves as Organist at Grace Evangelical Lutheran Church, Mount Prospect in Illinois. In August, Erik will begin graduate studies at Indiana University, Bloomington, pursuing a Master of Music in Organ and Sacred Music, in the organ studio of Christopher Young.

West Wisconsin Avenue at Twelfth Street Milwaukee, Wisconsin

Tuesday, July 10, 7:30 PM

The Theme for Erik’s program will be “Chorales and Chants”, in that the majority of pieces featured will be based on either German Chorales or Gregorian Chants.

Featured composers will include Bach, Langlais, Decker, Messaien, and Distler. We hope you will join us as we welcome a first-time performer on our series! 

****Parking Lot Closure****

Lot J, located behind Gesu Church, will be closed for re-

sealing on the evening of Tuesday, June 26th

There is street parking available as always, north of the

church on 12th Street, or in the Wells Street Structure.

Enter the Wells Street Structure from the north side of

Wells Street, between 12th and 13th Streets, and enjoy the

beautiful view of Gesu as you walk south on 12th Street.

We apologize for any inconvenience, and look forward to

seeing you on the 26th

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