Organ Recital with Samuel Backman

On May 7, at 3:00 p.m., Samuel Backman will be the inaugural performer of a series of organ concerts performed throughout 2023 by many of the world’s finest organists, such as Raymond Johnston, Scott Turkington, Christopher Ganza, and more, at the Shrine of Our Lady of Guadalupe in La Crosse, Wisconsin!

Samuel Backman holds degrees from Saint Olaf College (B.M.), the Yale School of Music (M.M.), and the University of Oklahoma, (D.M.A.) He completed his organ studies in performance and improvisation with John Ferguson, Catherine Rodland, Martin Jean, Damin Spritzer, and John Schwandt, and he studied conducting with Anton Armstrong, Christopher Aspaas, Maguerite Brooks, and Timothy Mahr. Samuel is a recipient of many distinguished scholarships and awards, including Saint Olaf College’s G. Winston Cassler Scholarship, Yale University’s Mary Baker Award for excellence in organ accompaniment, the Lutheran School of Theology at Chicago’s Ruth and Paul Manz Scholarship Competition, and nomination to Pi Kappa Lambda, a national honor society for music.

With brilliant performances by renowned organists, this series of organ concerts is sure to leave a lasting impression on all who attend.
Come to the Shrine of Our Lady of Guadalupe on May 7, 3:00 p.m., to enjoy the exceptional talent of organist Samuel Backman.

Admission is free and open to all.

Category: Arts | Performing Arts | Music