Commission to honor James Koester, Superior, Society of St. John the Evangelist
Monastery Organist Carson Cooman gives premiere performance
A celebration to honor Br. James Koester, SSJE, at the conclusion of his tenure as Superior of the Society of St. John the Evangelist, will include a new work for organ by James Woodman. "Brother James' Triptych" is a three movement suite based on the hymn tune Brother James' Air. The piece was composed specifically for the single manual organ in the Monastery Chapel, and the first performance will be given by the composer. A recording made by Carson Cooman, Monastery Organist, Society of St. John the Evangelist, is available on YouTube.