MUSIC: Concert to feature organ and trumpet

JI Staff, Journal Inquirer, Manchester, Conn.
Updated ·8 min read

May 25—Somers Congregational Church, United Church of Christ., will host an organ and trumpet concert Sunday at 3 p.m.

The free concert will feature prize winning organist Christa Rakich, artist in residence at Somers Congregational Church, who has performed in North America, Europe and Japan.

Church Musical Director Boyd Herforth will accompanying Rakich on trumpet.

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