Name: ORGAN PERFORMANCE SERIES: CECILY DEMARCO
Start: 2024-08-21T12:00:00-04:00
End: 2024-08-21T13:00:00-04:00
Location: Mechanics Hall

ORGAN PERFORMANCE SERIES: CECILY DEMARCO

This young musician will showcase her art on the historic 1864 Hook Organ at Mechanics Hall at a FREE noontime concert.
About this Event

Wednesday, August 21 @ 12:00 PM

FREE ADMISSION – REGISTRATION REQUIRED!

This young musician will showcase her art on the historic 1864 Hook Organ at Mechanics Hall. The event will feature music composed specifically for the organ, as well as orchestral pieces transcribed for this magnificent instrument. Whether you are a seasoned organ music lover or a newcomer to the genre, this event promises to be a delightful and enriching experience for all. Join us for a memorable musical journey that celebrates both the rich tradition of organ music and the innovative spirit of a young organist.

Note: Bring your own “brown bag” lunch or make a purchase at concessions!

Cecily DeMarco Labeled a “Rising Star” by the American Guild of Organists, Cecily DeMarco (b.2000) is Organ Scholar at Hitchcock Presbyterian Church in Scarsdale, NY. She is a graduate of The Juilliard School where she earned her Bachelor of Music Degree. Currently, Cecily is in the Master of Music program at Juilliard and will continue to study with world renowned, Grammy award winning artist, Paul Jacobs. Cecily has performed on both the east and west coasts, but most frequently in New York and Florida, appearing at venues such as St. Patrick’s Cathedral (NYC), Fifth Avenue Presbyterian Church (NYC), Columbia University (NYC), Bethesda by the Sea (Palm Beach), and Coral Ridge Presbyterian Church (Fort Lauderdale). In 2021, Miss DeMarco competed and won first prize in the New York City Chapter of the Regional Competition for Young Organists (RCYO), and proceeded to also win first prize in the Northeast Regional Competition. Because of this win, she participated as a “Rising Star” in a winner’s concert at the 2022 American Guild of Organists National Convention in Seattle, Washington.

Please Note: This performance takes place on the 3rd floor, in the Great Hall. Table seating is provided and is first-come first-served. Balcony seating also available. Balcony is not accessible by elevator.