DC Concerts: July 17-18

Sunday, July 18

6pm: Basilica of the National Shrine of the Immaculate Conception

Summer Concert Series

Different this week...hear the Basilica's Crypt Church organ in concert at 6. It's a neat space directly under the main sanctuary.

Hats Off to Hector...and other online programs this week

Streaming now...Pipedreams has a tribute to the great Hector Olivera. (Last week, it was off to the Jersey shore with Live from the Ocean Grove...KOTC missed that post.)

Across the pond, Nigel Ogden on the BBC plays tracks from a recently installed Wurlitzer in The Victoria Hall, Saltaire in Bradford, England. Learn a little more about the Wurlitzer here.

ICYMI Video: Tampa Chapel Installs New Organ

Take a look at these six short videos of the University of Tampa's new Dobson pipe organ, Opus 89. The professionally-shot takes are images of the instrument being installed in the stunning Sykes Chapel. Here's the one of the installation of the pedal pipes:

Listen Live: Sunday, July 4, 5pm - Wanamaker Organ Hour on WRTI

Philadelphia's public radio station WRTI broadcasts and streams today from 5-6pm EDT their monthly program, The Wanamaker Organ Hour. Hosted by Jill Pasternak and Wanamaker organist Peter Richard Conte.

Beyond the Beltway: Concerts for July 2-6

Saturday, July 3

Ocean Grove, NJ

12pm: The historic Ocean Grove Auditorium. Read about organist Gordon Turk. Free.

Richmond, VA

Every Saturday evening, the famous Byrd Theater has a 30-minute theatre organ concert before every film. Call ahead. $1.99 to hear the organ and see the movie.

Tuesday, July 6

New York City

7pm: Riverside Church shows off the second-largest pipe organ in New York City at 12,000 pipes. $20. More info

DC-Area Pipe Organ Concerts: July 2-4

Friday, July 2

7pm - Chevy Chase Presbyterian presents a pre-AGO program of J.S. Bach on their Rieger pipe organ. Free. Before the concert, grab a decaf at Starbucks two blocks down the street on Conn Ave, or catch a matinée at the historic Avalon Theater.

Sunday July 4 - Happy Independence Day!

11:30am - St. Paul's Episcopal Church, Alexandria, VA, presents their Fourth Annual Pipe Organ Fireworks, featuring patriotic favorites. Free. Lots of places for brunch.

2pm - Washington National Cathedral shows off their 10,000-pipe monster organ for its annual Independence Day organ recital. This year features the Washington Symphonic Brass and the U.S. Navy Sea Chanters. Pipedreams host Michael Barone will emcee. Free. Before the concert, have the absolute best fajitas, chips and salsa in town at Cactus Cantina, just a block down the street on Wisconsin Ave.