Christ Cathedral Sub-Organists Charles Raasch and Dr. Patricia Lamb present the Canonic Variations and other works as part of Bach-a-thon 2025.
PROGRAM
Charles Raasch, Organ
Canonic variations on “Vom Himmel Hoch”, BWV 769
Prelude and Fugue in C major, BWV 545
Canzona in d minor, BWV 588
Prelude and Fugue in G major, BWV 550
Trio Sonata #3 in d minor, BWV 527
I. Andante
II. Adagio e dolce
III. Vivace
Prelude and Fugue in A major, BWV 536
Concerto in d minor after Vivaldi, BWV 596
I. Allegretto – Grave – Fugue
II. Largo e spiccato
III. Vivace
Dr. Patricia Lamb, Organ
Prelude in G Major, BWV 568
Charles Raasch is a long time resident of Orange County and member of the OC AGO. He is on the OC AGO Study Grant Committee, and is glad through this program to have supported many successful students. He is a past Dean of the OC AGO.
He is currently the organist for the St. John’s, Orange concert series, and accompanist for the Cathedral Singers at St. John’s. After playing every weekend from the age of fourteen until the early 2000’s, he decided to retire from having a regular position to focus on family, work, and learning literature. Without a regular Sunday position, he is honored to substitute at many venues throughout the Southern California area. Charles is an electrical engineer by trade, and in addition to a passion for playing organ music, is involved in developing hardware and software for digital and digitally augmented pipe organs, and in building and refurbishing instruments for use with Hauptwerk and other digital platforms. His Hauptwerk sample sets are available through www.evensongmusic.net, including notable Southern California instruments such as the Aeolian Skinner at Pasadena Presbyterian and the three instruments at Immanuel Presbyterian Los Angeles. He currently is employed as a VP of Engineering at Acacia Research in Irvine. He lives with his wife Leslie and two dogs Olive and Scooby in Foothill Ranch, California.
Dr. Patricia Lamb
Dr. Lamb has been Director of Music Ministries and Organist at Our Lady Queen of Angels since 1989. From 1986-2002 she also taught music in the parish school. She conducts the Parish Choir, Schola, and Handbell Choir, and administers a program which includes music for cantors, contemporary ensembles, three children's choirs, school liturgies, Children's Liturgy of the Word, music in the religious education program, and a concert series. Patricia serves as a member of the Music Advisory Board for the Diocese of Orange, the Diocesan Liturgical Commission, was Director of the Diocesan Choir in 2009, served as Facilitator of the Music Task Force at Christ Cathedral, and has been the organist for large diocesan events.
Patricia have served in many capacities for the American Guild of Organists including South Coast District Convener, Dean of the Pasadena Chapter, Co-Chair of the Orange County Pipe Organ Encounter, and judge for many organ playing competitions. As an organ recitalist, she has performed for regional conventions of the AGO, as well as recitals at First Congregational Church, Los Angeles, Our Lady of the Angels Cathedral and many other churches in the western United States. She is also active with National Pastoral Musicians, served on the Board of the Director of Music Ministries Division as Education Chair, and is currently Director of the Diocese of Orange Chapter. Dr. Lamb holds a Bachelor of Music degree from California State University, Fullerton and the Master of Music and Doctor of Musical Arts degrees from the University of Southern California.