The Christ Church Musical Tradition
Our music on Sunday mornings is a wonderful expression of the creative talents of those in our parish family who are musicians – with their voices and on a variety of instruments. A 3-manual, 52-rank Gress-Miles pipe organ provides a marvelous foundation to the choral excellence of our choir and the strong congregational singing tradition at Christ Church. But don’t be surprised if you also hear a string quartet, a flute, an oboe, a clarinet, or even a jazz saxophone!
Our Musicians
James M. Fitzwilliam is a Hudson Valley pianist, organist and composer. He has served as Organist at Christ Episcopal Church in Poughkeepsie since 2017. As a keyboard performer, he regularly appears with the choirs of Bard and Vassar Colleges; with Cappella Festiva, Kairos and the Hudson Valley Bach Festival. As a composer, he has had works performed, commissioned and/or recorded by Christ Episcopal Church, Vassar and Bard Colleges, Cappella Festiva, Kairos and most recently by the Hudson Valley American Guild of Organists and the Bruderhof Community. A native of Plattsburgh, NY and educated at the Eastman School of Music (BM ’85 MM ’88), he has two adult children and lives in the wilds of Northern Dutchess County with his wife Julie. Visit him on the web at http://fourpawsmusic.com
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James M. Fitzwilliam, Organist and Interim Choir Director
The Christ Church Choir
