Shepherdstown's Trinity Episcopal Church Hosts Community Organ Recital
Organist wows audience at first Trinity Episcopal concert
The Journal | Monday, August 25, 2025
On a memorable Sunday afternoon, Trinity Episcopal Church in Shepherdstown hosted its inaugural Community Organ Recital featuring talented organist James Newsome. The concert showcased a range of compositions from Baroque to contemporary pieces, highlighting the church's recently restored 1869 George Stevens organ. Attendees, including local resident David Rampy, were captivated by the organ's unique sound and the performance, culminating in a standing ovation. The event, conceived by Rev. Gethin Wied, aimed to bring together the community and celebrate both the music and the historic instrument, with a subsequent reception featuring a silent auction of local artwork.