Reid Center LIVE! proudly presents a series of free concerts on the 1st and 3rd Wednesdays at 12:00 noon, through May.
On February 15th, organist Joe Backmeyer will lift us up with beautiful music from our historic pipe organ.
Joe Backmeyer
Joe Backmeyer served as the organist at St. Paul’s Lutheran Church, Richmond, IN from 1975-2005. He has served at several other area Lutheran churches and is currently serving as the interim organist at St. Paul’s.
Mr. Backmeyer holds a Bachelor of Music and Master of Music degrees from the Jordan College of Music at Butler University. In addition, he holds an Ed.S. from Ball State University. His organ teachers were Mallory Bransford and Ernest White.
Mr. Backmeyer served as the Assistant Director of Bands at Arsenal Technical High School, Indianapolis, IN (1968-1971), Director of Bands at Hagerstown Junior Senior High School (1971-1990) and Associate Principal at Hagerstown Junior Senior High School (1990 to 1996). He served as the Nettle Creek School Corporation Superintendent of Schools from 1996 to 2012. After his retirement he served as a consultant with Educational Services Company, Indianapolis, IN for four years.
Joe is married to Kathy Backmeyer and has two grown sons. Joe and Kathy are the proud grandparents of five grandchildren, two bonus grandsons and two great-grandchildren.
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.