Reid Center LIVE! proudly presents a series of free concerts on the 1st and 3rd Wednesdays at 12:00 noon, through May. On Wednesday, May 17th, we will be entertained by Rachel Spry Lammi, on our splendid Hook & Hastings pipe organ.
Hook & Hastings Pipe Organ at The Reid Center
Ms. Lammi holds a Masters of Sacred Music degree from Duquesne University, where she studied with Dr. Ann Labounsky and David Craighead; a Bachelors in organ performance with a church music (voice emphasis) minor from Ball State University, where she studied with Dr. Kirby Koriath; and completed her theological studies at Trinity Lutheran Seminary in Columbus, Ohio.
Rachel Spry Lammi
A graduate of Tippecanoe High School, during her teens Rachel studied piano with Mary Thomas Blauser and organ with Phyllis Warner. As a singer, Rachel has sung with the Pittsburgh Compline Choir and Bach Society of Dayton. She is a published composer through The Organist Companion published by Wayne Leopold. As an organist, Rachel began playing professionally for church services at age fifteen. Having spent her early career in church director/organist combination positions, she made a conscious choice to move into collaborative organ posts. Rachel has served as organist at Kettering Seventh Day Adventist Church since 2016. She teaches private piano and organ lessons to all ages.
Rachel performs regularly in Indiana, Ohio, and Pennsylvania. She is an active performing member of the Dayton Music Club. A colleague of the American Guild of Organists, Rachel is active in the Dayton chapter, where she serves on the board and chairs the Dayton Organ Academy. She is a Deacon in the Evangelical Lutheran Church in America, under call for Christian Education from The Southern Ohio Synod. Rachel lives in Vandalia with her husband, Rev. Kurt M. Lammi, daughter Rose, and their cat Wanda.
All events last 45-50 minutes and are open to the public. Admission is free.
Come when you can, go when you must. We're looking forward to seeing you!
Parking:
On-street parking is available along North A, 10th St, and 11th St. There is a lot north of the church accessible from the alley between 10th and 11th Streets.The municipal parking lot on 10th St. between Main and North A is a short walk.
Accessibility:
The historic church presents a number of accessibility challenges. The south entrance (along North A Street) has an accessible ramp to the door. Once inside, there is a stairway of about 8 steps to the main level. On the left is a handrail, and on the right is a lift chair. The only restroom on the main level is not wheelchair accessible. If you require assistance, please contact us to see how we can facilitate your access.
This program is made possible in part with support from the Wayne County Foundation and donors like you.