West Point Cadet Chapel Organ Recital - April 10, 2005

Dr, John A. Davis, Jr. and Thomas Sheehan, Organists

[West Point Cadet Chapel]

The Cadet Chapel at the United States Military Academy, West Point, New York

[Cadet Chapel Organ Console]

The console of the organ at the Cadet Chapel

Our organist and choir director Dr. John A Davis, Jr. was joined by his gifted student Thomas Sheehan for an organ recital at Cadet Chapel, on the grounds of the United States Military Academy at West Point, New York. The recital marked the 50th anniversary of the date that Dr. Davis assumed the role of organist and choirmaster at Cadet Chapel, a post that he held for 30 years. The recital began at Cadet Chapel at 3:00pm on Sunday, April 10, 2005, providing nearly two hours of music.

The pipe organ at the Cadet Chapel is a truly impressive instrument, worthy of the nickname, "the King of Instruments." It is (currently) the largest, fully functional and playable church pipe organ in the world. Many accomplished organists from around the world have come to Cadet Chapel to play this instrument. To play this instrument requires uncommon skill and technique; to play the instrument well is the hallmark of a truly gifted organist.

Dr. Davis performed:

Mr. Sheehan performed:

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