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We did this!

Posted on May 28, 2017 by Katherine Crosier

Thanks to the miracle of the Internet and Facebook, I was able to catch a glimpse of my former student, Joey Fala, at the Yale commencement ceremonies held last week as he was granted a Master of Music degree in … Continue reading →

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Our homeboy, Joey

Posted on March 18, 2017 by Katherine Crosier

Last night I hosted (with the help of the Executive Board) the Hawaii Chapter American Guild of Organists on the eighth floor party facility of my building. It was a welcome home reception for our homeboy, Joey Fala, whose passion for the … Continue reading →

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Absolutely magnificent!

Posted on February 6, 2017 by Katherine Crosier

Tonight was former student Joey Fala’s final graduate recital at Woolsey Hall, Yale University, in partial fulfillment of the requirements for the Master of Music degree. Being here has been the greatest thrill of my life, as it must have … Continue reading →

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Fire in the belly

Posted on February 6, 2016 by Katherine Crosier

What a great honor it has been for me to come all the way from Hawaii and to hear how far my former student, Joey Fala, has come! When I told the bus driver why I was here in New … Continue reading →

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Treasures at Yale

Posted on February 6, 2016 by Katherine Crosier

While Joey Fala spent the day practicing for this afternoon’s concert, I went exploring the Yale University campus and environs. Of course, I am completely awed by the wintry scenes in sharp contrast to our eternal summer weather in Honolulu. … Continue reading →

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Defining moment

Posted on May 24, 2015 by Katherine Crosier

“Turning point,” “critical moment,” “decisive moment,” “moment of truth,” “pivotal moment” — these are some of the descriptions of the term defining moment — a point in your life when you made a very important decision or had an experience … Continue reading →

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Super exciting news!

Posted on March 25, 2015 by Katherine Crosier

Last week, my former student, Joey Fala, texted me about wanting to share “some breaking news,” and was eager to phone me. When we finally did talk, he wanted to confirm some of the details of his engagement here, for the … Continue reading →

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Another day at the AGO Boston (marathon)

Posted on June 26, 2014 by Katherine Crosier

Carl decided to sleep in this morning so I came into Boston from Newton Centre all by myself. (You have to give me credit, as I am directionally-challenged!) One great perk of this American Guild of Organists convention is that … Continue reading →

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Update on Joey Fala

Posted on June 30, 2013 by Katherine Crosier

I just heard from former organ student Joey Fala, and am super-proud to announce that he took second place in the Region I and II Regional Competition for Young Organists! Although he was a teeny bit disappointed that he didn’t … Continue reading →

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Famous organists visit LCH

Posted on January 18, 2011 by Katherine Crosier

Sooner or later, nearly everyone gets to Hawaii. We’ve said that for family, friends, relatives, and organists.  We at the Lutheran Church of Honolulu are especially fortunate to have hosted some of the great organists of the world, and I’m … Continue reading →

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