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| Organ Recital | 4/28/2008 6:30 PM |
| Robert Summers Potterton III presents his senior organ recital. Program: "Suite Medievale" by Jean Langlais, "Prelude and Fugue in F minor" by J.S. Bach, "Mass for the Convents" by Francois Couperin, "Sonata No. 3" by Alexandre Guilmant, and "Psalm 93" by Robert Summers Potterton III. |
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| Composition Recital | 3/10/2008 6:30 PM |
| A full orchestra and choir join Robert Summers Potterton III for a performance of his recent compositions, including "Voices in my Head", "String Quartet in One Movement", "Mountain and River", and a medley of film scores accompanied by a montage of scenes by independent director, Robert E. Lee. |
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| A Christmas Concert | 12/18/2007 7:00 PM |
| Soprano Laura D'Amico and guitarist Benjamin Hartley join Robert Summers Potterton III for an evening of music for the Christmas season, including Schubert's "Ave Maria" and "The Coventry Carol". A free-will offering will be taken. |
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| AGO Members Recital | 10/20/2007 7:00 PM |
| The Northeastern CT Chapter of the American Guild of Organists presents a recital of organ music on the newly renovated and expanded 1874 Steer & Turner pipe organ at Saint Joseph Roman Catholic Church in Willimantic, CT. Performers will include Kenneth Woods, Angela Salcedo, Michael McCarthy, Benita Rose, and Robert Summers Potterton III. |
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| Robert Summers Potterton III, organist | 8/11/2007 8:00 PM |
| As part of my audition for the post of Director of Music & Organist, I am performing a concert showcasing my ability as a performer and as a church music leader. The program will include several hymns, works by Bach and Mendelssohn, as well as improvisations and original compositions. A free-will offering will be taken. |
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| A Hymn Festival Concert | 8/4/2007 7:30 PM |
| Robert Summers Potterton III performs hymn favorites on piano and organ. Tickets are available at the door for $6.00. |
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| Junior Organ Recital | 11/27/2006 8:00 PM |
| Robert Summers Potterton III performs his junior organ recital in partial fulfillement of the Bachelor of Music degree in Composition & Organ Performance. Program includes "Sonata VI" by Felix Mendelssohn, "Trio Sonata No. 1" by Johann Sebastian Bach, and "Visions of the Eternal Church" by Olivier Messiaen. |
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| Windham Center Jazz | 8/17/2006 12:30 PM |
| Robert Summers Potterton III leads the Windham Center Jazz Ensemble in a performance of music ranging from works of Mancini and Joplin to improv and original works. Bradley Burr of Buffalo, NY, joins the ensemble on the saxophone for a special concert for the Bolton Senior Center, accompanying their summer cookout. |
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| A Praise Concert | 8/16/2006 8:00 PM |
| Robert Summers Potterton III leads a concert of praise and worship with special guest musicians from The King's School as part of his summer tour. Tickets are $10.00 suggested donation. |
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| Hymn Festival Concert | 8/5/2006 7:30 PM |
| Robert Summers Potterton III presents an evening concert of traditional and contemporary hymn favorites, following a potluck supper at 6:00 PM. Program will include guest artists in the performance of such classics as "How Great Thou Art", "The Old Rugged Cross", and "Praise to the Lord, the Almighty". Tickets are $7.00, $5.00 for senior citizens and children nine and under. |
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| The Dualing Keyboardists | 6/30/2006 8:00 PM |
| Pianist Benjamin Richard Hoffmann and organist Robert Summers Potterton III present a concert of classical and contemporary works for their respective instruments. The program will include works by J.S. Bach, Mendelssohn, Bartok, and Phillips, as well as selections from film scores and original compositions and improvisations. Tickets are $10.00, $7.00 for senior citizens and children nine and under. |
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| Music from the Movies-Robert Summers Potterton III | 6/24/2006 8:00 PM |
| Robert Summers Potterton III presents an evening of music from the movies as part of The Dualing Keyboardists Summer Tour. The program will include works by Hans Zimmer, James Horner, Henry Mancini, Jerry Goldsmith, Leonard Bernstein, and John Williams, all played on solo piano. Tickets are $10.00, available online and by phone. |
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| A Praise Concert (to benefit The King's School) | 6/2/2006 7:30 PM |
| Robert Summers Potterton III leads an evening of traditional, contemporary, and original praise music. Other musicians will include alumni and current students of The King's School of Bolton, CT, to which half of all proceeds will be donated. |
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| The King's School Praise Concert | 5/18/2006 7:00 PM |
| Kathy Peck, Academic Dean and Choir Director, presents an evening of praise music presented by the choral and instrumental ensembles of The King's School. Robert Summers Potterton III will be a featured guest alumnus performer. |
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| "First Light" Recording Session | 4/27/2006 7:00 PM |
| Robert Summers Potterton III conducts the debut recording of "First Light" with the Houghton Philharmonia Orchestra, which was premiered in performance by the Buffalo Philharmonic Orchestra on February 8. Soloists include Elizabeth Shields, trumpet, and Benjamin Hoffmann, piano. |
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| Spring 2006 Student Composers Recital | 2/22/2006 8:00 PM |
| The Greatbatch School of Music at Houghton College presents a student composers recital, with original works by David Clem (1st year grad), Paul Compton (1st year grad), Adam Schwamb (4th year undergrad), Roc Lee and Joshua Mills (both 3rd year undergrad), and Robert Potterton III (2nd year undergrad). Performers will include Samantha Lippert, Benjamin Hoffmann, and Emily Hale. |
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| Buffalo Philharmonic Orchestra Reading Session | 2/8/2006 9:30 AM |
| The Buffalo Philharmonic Orchestra will be performing a number of original works by area student composers, including "Hiroshima" (2002) by Robert Summers Potterton III of Houghton College. The event is open to the public from 10 until 12:30. |
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| What Child is This? Christmas Concert | 12/17/2005 7:00 PM |
| Robert Summers Potterton III and Erica Lynn Potterton present an evening of Christmas music from the medieval and renaissance periods, with music performed on the Celtic lap-harp, bagpipes, organ, and keyboard. |
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| An Organ Recital | 8/19/2005 7:30 PM |
| Robert Summers Potterton III presents an evening of music for the organ on the Allen digital instrument at Windham Center Congregational Church. The program will include works by Bach, Near, and Philips, as well as original compositions by Mr. Potterton and selections of film music. Refreshments will be served. There is a suggested donation of $6.00. |
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| Sacred Music Recital | 7/29/2005 7:00 PM |
| Mary McElhiney, vocalist, joins Robert Summers Potterton III, organist/piper, for an evening of sacred music ranging from Schubert's "Ave Maria" to Near's "Ave Verum Corpus". Refreshments will be served. A free-will offering will be taken. |
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| Choral Workshop | 6/4/2005 9:00 AM |
| Robert Summers Potterton III will be leading a workshop with an emphasis on learning contemporary church music. Activities will include vocal exercises, analysis of new and traditional works, and a meeting to plan out summer rehearsals and repertoire. |
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| Houghton College Choral Concert | 4/20/2005 8:00 PM |
| Dr. Brandon Johnson, Director of Choral Activities, and Dr. B. Jean Reigles, present the annual choral concert featuring the Men's and Women's choirs of Houghton College. Featured works will include "Hold on!", "If Music be the Food of Love", and "The Girl from Ipanema". Admission is free of charge. |
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| Buffalo Philharmonic Orchestra Reading Session | 2/23/2005 10:00 AM |
| Assistant conductor Ron Spigelman leads the Buffalo Philharmonic Orchestra in a performance of works of rising college composers, including the "Seven Pearls" suite by Robert Summers Potterton III. The event is open to the public and runs from 10 AM to 3:30 PM. Anyone interested in meeting the composer should send an e-mail. |
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| Student Composer's Recital | 2/23/2005 6:30 PM |
| The Greatbatch School of Music and Dr. Mark Hijleh, Professor of Composition, present a recital of new music by Houghton composers. Featured composers include Adam Schwamb (3rd year), Joshua Mills (2nd year), Carl Irwin (gradute student), Daniel Wartinger (clarinet-3rd year), and Roc Lee (2nd year). Also featured will be "Sonatina", performed by Amanda Shine, and composed by Robert Summers Potterton III (1st year), who will have his 'Seven Pearls" suite performed by the Buffalo Philharonic Orchestra earlier that day. |
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| A Christmas Concert | 12/18/2004 7:00 PM |
| Join Robert Summers Potterton, III, and Erica Lynn Potterton as they perform some old favorites and new pieces for Christmastime, featuring music performed on the pipe organ, piano, synthesizer, bagpipes, recorder, lap-harp, and percussion. Refreshments will be served following the performance. |
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| A Jazz Coffeehouse | 8/16/2004 7:30 PM |
| The Windham Jazz Ensemble presents a concert of classic music, including works by Henry Mancini, John Williams, and original pieces by pianist Robert Summers Potterton, III. Refreshments will be served throughout the performance. |
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| The Greatest Movie Themes on the King of Instruments | 8/15/2004 7:30 PM |
| Robert Summers Potterton III plays some of the greatest movie themes on the 377-pipe Schlicker organ at Hope Lutheran Church in Storrs, CT. The program will include works of John Williams, James Horner, and Howard Shore, as well as a tribute to the late Jerry Goldsmith. |
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| In Memoriam: A September 11 Musical Tribute | 9/8/2003 7:00 PM |
| Robert Summers Potterton III (pianist) and Carissa Bousfield (flautist) perform a concert in memory of the lives lost in the September 11 terrorist attacks for its second anniversary. Works will include John Williams' "Hymn to the Fallen" and a number of pieces from a suite by Mr. Potterton in memory of the event. Refreshments will be served, and a free-will offering will be taken. |
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| A Composition Recital | 8/27/2003 1:00 PM |
| Robert Summers Potterton III, pianist, and Carissa Bousfield, flautist, perform a series of original and traditional works. Program will include "Hiroshima", "Hymn to the Fallen", and "Victory". |
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| A Composition Recital | 6/20/2003 7:00 PM |
| The Morning Star Contemporary Ensemble presents a recital of original music by director Robert Summers Potterton III. Featuring Carissa Bousfield on the flute, Benjamin Hartley on guitars, Matthew Guastamachio on the drums, and Robert Summers Potterton III on keyboards, the program will consist of music in all styles, ranging from the techo-new age atmosphere of "Drawn To You", to the renaissance feel of "Jollo's Theme", to the sweeping neoclassicalist "The American Spirit". Refreshments will be served. |
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| Holy Saturday Praise Concert | 4/19/2003 7:00 PM |
| The Morning Star Contemporary Ensemble, featuring Jessica Ashton and guest vocalist Heidi Inlow, Carissa Bousfield (flute), Benjamin Klimczak (guitar), John Jackson (drums), and Robert Summers Potterton III (keyboard), present a concert of contemporary praise music. Works will include "Shout to the Lord", "Awesome God", "Above All", and "Jesus Christ is Ris'n Today". Refreshments will be served, and a free-will offering will be taken. |
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| A Christmas with the Hope Chorale | 12/15/2002 7:30 PM |
| The Hope Chorale and director Robert Summers Potterton III return to perform their Christmas program again in Storrs. |
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| A Christmas with the Hope Chorale | 12/14/2002 6:00 PM |
| Robert Summers Potterton III, conductor, pianist, and organist, presents a concert of Christmas music featuring the Hope Chorale and guest musicians Carissa Bousfield (flute), Danielle Beaulieu (trumpet), and Benjamin Klimczak (guitar). Program will include traditional Christmas hymns, selections from "The Snowman" (featuring Stephanie Martin, soloist), and "The Gloucestershire Wassail", the staple piece for the ensemble. |
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| A Sacred Music Concert | 10/6/2002 7:30 PM |
| Robert Summers Potterton III, organist and music director, leads the Hope Chorale along with flautist Carissa Bousfield in a concert of sacred music, ranging from Martin Luther's "A Mighty Fortress" to Beethoven's "Ode to Joy". The ensemble, which comprises of members of the choirs at both Prince of Peace Lutheran Church and Hope Lutheran Church, as well as several outside musicians, is performing this concert to benefit the music ministry at Hope Lutheran Church. Refreshments will be served, and there will be a free-will donation. |
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| An Evening Concert | 9/22/2002 7:00 PM |
| The First Congregational Church of Windham presents a performance of traditional and original works performed by organist Robert Summers Potterton III, with guest musicians Carissa Bousfield on the flute and Benjamin Klimczak on the guitar. Works featured in the concert will include an arrangement of Richard Rodgers' score to "The Sound of Music", the hymn favorite, "Beautiful Savior", and "Hiroshima", an original piece by Robert Summers Potterton III. Refreshments will be served. |
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| Music from the Movies | 8/25/2002 7:00 PM |
| The Morning Star Contemporary Ensemble, under conductor Robert Summers Potterton III, continue their program of great music from film with the third and final performance of the summer concert series. Featuring Billy Baraw, guest vocalist. |
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| Music from the Movies | 8/23/2002 7:00 PM |
| The Morning Star Contemporary Ensemble, under conductor Robert Summers Potterton III, present a program of great music from film as the second performance in their summer concert series. |
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| Music from the Movies | 7/9/2002 2:00 PM |
| The Morning Star Contemporary Ensemble inaugurates their summer concert series with a performance of great music from films. Robert Summers Potterton III accompanies from the piano works from "Star Wars" (John Williams), "Free Willy" (Basil Poledouris), "The Sound of Music" (Rodgers & Hannerstein), and "The Wizard of Oz" (Herbert Stothart). |
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| A Christmas Concert | 12/16/2001 7:00 PM |
| The Morning Star Contemporary Ensemble returns for a second performance of their Christmas program. |
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| A Christmas Concert | 12/15/2001 2:00 PM |
| The Morning Star Contemporary Ensemble presents a concert of traditional and original Christmas music for their first performance since their founding on September 10, 2001. The program will include works by Bach, Handel, Mendelssohn, and the concert premiere of "Rejoice!", by Robert Summers Potterton III, organist and music director. |
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| An Evening Concert of Sacred Music | 6/24/2001 7:00 PM |
| Music director and organist Robert Summers Potterton III presents a concert of sacred music featuring the Prince of Peace Lutheran Church Choir and guest flautist, Carissa Bousfield. Join us in praising the name of the Lord with favorites like "I Know that my Redeemer Lives", Pachelbel's "Canon in D", and Bach's masterpiece, "Jesu, Joy of Man's Desiring". Refreshments will be served following the performance. |
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| Radio Appearances |
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| Joe Cool Hour | 2/18/2005 11:00 PM |
| Music from Robert Summers Potterton III's newest CD, "Beyond Me", was featured on the Joe Cool Hour on Houghton Radio on February 18th, beginning at 11 PM. The featured pieces included a number of techno works and the new age/ethnic piece, "Song of the Nikko". |
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| Networking Sessions |
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| Church Music Workshop | 6/30/2007 9:00 AM |
| The music ministries of Prince of Peace and Hope Lutheran Churches gather to discuss and rehearse contemporary church music, and to explore how to effectively integrate both contemporary and traditional Lutheran music into one service in which, through careful planning and prayer, the focus remains on worshiping the Lord and not on the style of music. |
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