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Sing Freely, an open invitation to sing with the Chancel ChoirSunday, July 12, 2026, 11:00 AM · First United Methodist Church Tuscaloosa · sing with the Chancel Choir at the Traditions service; arrive in the choir room at 10:30 AM, no audition or experience required, all are welcome
Then Sings My Soul, an ecumenical choral serviceSunday, July 12, 2026, 6:00 PM · First United Methodist Church Tuscaloosa, Sanctuary · the ecumenical choral service of the Alabama ACDA Summer Conference, hosted by the Music & Worship Arts ministry
Sing Freely, an open invitation to sing with the Chancel ChoirSunday, July 19, 2026, 11:00 AM · First United Methodist Church Tuscaloosa · sing with the Chancel Choir at the Traditions service; arrive in the choir room at 10:30 AM, no audition or experience required, all are welcome
Sing Freely, an open invitation to sing with the Chancel ChoirSunday, July 26, 2026, 11:00 AM · First United Methodist Church Tuscaloosa · sing with the Chancel Choir at the Traditions service; arrive in the choir room at 10:30 AM, no audition or experience required, all are welcome
Faculty organ recitalSunday, September 27, 2026, 3:00 PM · Concert Hall, Frank M. Moody Music Building, The University of Alabama
The University of Alabama University Singers, guest leaders in worshipSunday, October 11, 2026, 11:00 AM · First United Methodist Church Tuscaloosa, Traditions service · the University of Alabama University Singers serve as guest leaders of worship, directed by Dr. Morgan Luttig
"Sweet Home's" Fundraiser Concert, the University of Alabama University SingersSunday, October 11, 2026, 2:00 PM · First United Methodist Church Tuscaloosa, Sanctuary · a benefit concert by the University of Alabama University Singers, directed by Dr. Morgan Luttig, featuring premieres of new works by Amir Zaheri, commissioned by patrons of the University of Alabama Choral Program
Additional dates are added here as they are confirmed. To inquire about a performance, recital, or commission, please get in touch.
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Let Freedom Sing, a free patriotic concertJune · First United Methodist Church Tuscaloosa
Memorial Day weekend carillon concertMay · Denny Chimes, The University of Alabama
Lenten Organ Meditations, a recital seriesFebruary to April · six 30-minute improvised meditations, Thursday evenings in the Sanctuary, First United Methodist Church Tuscaloosa
Faculty organ recital: For the Healing of the NationsNovember · a 45-minute improvisation, University of Alabama Concert Hall
Composition Faculty ShowcaseOctober · the Contemporary Ensemble, Moody Concert Hall
Organ Concerto, world premiereJanuary · composer and organist, the "Sweet Home's 300" Concert of Celebration, First United Methodist Church
"Sweet Home Alabama," choral arrangement, world premiereNovember · The University of Alabama University Singers
Faculty organ recitalOctober · The University of Alabama School of Music
Inducted into the Hall of Distinguished AlumniNovember · Western Kentucky University
Carnegie Hall premiere of After a Season of SilenceJune · for chorus, soloists, and orchestra
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