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UF Pipe Organ Centennial Celebration

  • Date & Time
    • Thursday, January 23, 2025 7:20pm — through
      Sunday, January 26, 2025 8:30pm
  • Cost
    • Free
  • Description

    Join us January 23-26, 2025 as we celebrate 100 years since the installation and dedication of the Andrew Anderson Memorial Pipe Organ at the University of Florida


    The celebration kicks off with a performance by concert artist Stephen Tharp* on Thursday, January 23 at 7:20 pm in the University Auditorium, followed by a Centennial Reception. (*sponsored by Reuter Organ Company)

    The week will also include:
    • Alumni recitals
    • A hymn festival
    • Silent movies
    • Talks by organ studio alums and by former University Organist Willis Bodine
    • A recreation of a favorite program of Claude Murphree (the first University Organist) by Dr. Laura Ellis
    • Seven new compositions, composed specially for the event
    • The opportunity to connect with former classmates and meet new alumni
    …and more, including additional centennial events throughout 2025

    All events are free, open to the public, and take place in the University Auditorium.

    FRI 1.24.25 | 8:00 PM
    Matt Gender
    Silent Movie Accompaniment 

    SAT 1.25.25 | 1:55 PM
    Pipe Organ Demonstration

    SAT 1.25.25 | 7:20 PM 
    New Music Recital
    UF Composition Studio and UF Organists

    SUN 1.26.25 | 12:50 PM
    Laura Ellis
    Re-creation of Claude Murphree Sunday Afternoon Recital

    TUE 2.11.25 | 7:20 PM
    Marya Fancey
    Alumni Recital

    THU 3.6.25 | 7:20 PM
    Zach Klobnak
    Celebration of Women Organ Composers 

    FRI 4.11.25 | 7:20 PM
    UF Organ Studio Spring Recital

  • Links
  • Venue
    University Auditorium
    Address
    333 Newell Drive
    Gainesville
    Phone
    352-392-2346
    Website
    University Auditorium Website