Beach United Church is excited to present an afternoon of spooktacular organ music with local organist, Rashaan Allwood. Featuring a selection of ghostly favourites including Liszt, Messiaen, Bach and more, you’re in for a thoroughly bone-chilling and goosebump-inducing concert experience just in time for Halloween! 

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Rashaan Rori Allwood is a versatile composer, performer, and educator known for his interdisciplinary approach to music. With a background in organ, piano, and clavichord performance, Rashaan merges classical, electronic, and world music in innovative ways. He holds degrees in organ performance from McGill University and piano performance from the University of Toronto, and he is currently pursuing a PhD in composition at Western University, focusing on improvisation, multimedia, and contemporary composition. 

His work spans genres, from medieval music to cutting-edge electronic sounds, and he frequently shares his unique interpretations online, blending historical performance practices with modern technology. An active presence on social media, Rashaan connects with audiences worldwide through educational content and creative performances. His research and artistry reflect a passion for exploring the intersections of tradition, innovation, and global musical cultures.

Concert Program:

Allegro Agitato from Mazeppa, s. 100 - Franz Liszt 

Les Anges - Olivier Messiaen 

Fantasia sopra Von Gott will ich nicht lassen - Bert Matter 

Kyrie from Faenza Codex - 14th Century Anonymous 

Halloween Special - Rashaan Allwood 

Allegro Cantabile from Symphony 5 - Charles Marie Widor 

Toccata and Fugue in D minor by Bach 
 

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Beach United's warm, inviting hall serves as the perfect backdrop for this concert - the concert is pay-what-you-can, and proceeds support our year-round community programs