Oak Martin Graduation Recital

Oak Martin Organist Graduation Recital April 23
Oak Martin graduation recital with school of music logos Curtis and Yale

Oak Martin Graduation Recital

Sunday, April 23, 7:00 pm, Sanctuary

Organist Oak Martin is a beloved member of the PRUMC music family. He began organ lessons with Scott Atchison as a young musician and is graduating in May with a bachelor’s degree in Organ Performance from the Curtis Institute of Music in Philadelphia. In September, he will attend the Yale School of Music and Institute of Sacred Music where he will pursue his Master of Music degree in Organ Performance. Over the years Oak has taken on numerous roles here including being our Assistant Organist, and later, Acting Associate Organist. During the summer, Oak joins the music staff as Organ Scholar where he assists in service playing, concert programming, accompanist for ensembles and instrumentalists, library management, and program administration. Join us as we celebrate Oak’s graduation and his many contributions to Peachtree Road!

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Welcome Matthew McNeill

Matthew McNeill, organist.

Matthew McNeill, Assistant Organist

Please welcome Matthew McNeill who has accepted the position of Assistant Organist in our Music Ministry.  Matthew will be the organist for the Wednesday noon services and Sunday morning’s 10:00 am service in the Chapel.

He was born in Alaska, however, grew up in Nashville – the place he calls “home.”  Matthew’s interest in music started with film scores and those launched him into learning as much as he could about music and instruments.  He studied piano performance at Austin Peay State University and is currently a collaborative pianist/vocal coach at Belmont University School of Music in Nashville.  He has served in a variety of ways in music ministry in the church for as long as he can remember.

When asked why he chose PRUMC, Matthew said “I am excited to work in such a Jesus-centered and people-focused ministry with such an incomparable reputation for sacred worship.”

Music & Arts Announcements

MUSIC & ARTS Announcements

Jean Baptist Robin Featured Artist at Atlanta Summer Organ Festival

Atlanta Summer Organ Festival
Wednesday, July 26, 7:00 pm, Sanctuary
Jean-Baptiste Robin is regarded as one of the most prominent French concert organists and composers of today. With his appointment in 2010 as Organist of the Royal Chapel at the Palace of Versailles, he was secured a place in a long line of famous French organists, such as François Couperin, Louis Marchand, Louis-Claude Daquin, and Claude Balbastre. He also serves as Professor of Organ and Composition at the Conservatoire à Rayonnement Régional in Versailles.

The Atlanta Summer Organ Festival was established in 1995 to help increase classical music performances in the summer and PRUMC joined as a host in 2002. To this day, the festival continues the tradition of offering a series of wonderful venues for both established and talented rising young organists. Please join us for a dessert reception after the performance.

$15 suggested donation.

PRUMC Music Academy
Peachtree Road’s new Music Academy will be offering lessons in all instruments for all ages beginning in
September, 2023. To register interest please contact Oliver Brett, the Academy’s director at musicacademy@prumc.org.

Chancel Choir Invitation Rehearsals 
Wednesdays, 7:00 pm,
Music Suite
Providing beautiful, sacred music is a vital part of our worship experience at PRUMC, and being part of the choir is so rewarding. Experience the many blessings of singing with others! For more information, contact Ruth Sommerville at ruths@prumc.org.