Sacred Heart University, Fairfield, CT

Check Out Our Host Facility Campus!

We are pleased to be able to wonderful campus and resources for the vibrant Sacred Heart University (SHU). Our students will be housed in the modern and comfortable residences. Students are able to use the on campus facilities, including the Pitt Recreation Center. The food staff is promising quality meals, and we will be using SHU mini-vans to shuttle us to and from our off-campus functions.

Dr. John Michniewicz is Assistant Professor and Director of the Academic Music Program at the university so the staff is anxious to work with our POE staff, many of whom they know from supporting SHU musical events. Other Greater Bridgeport AGO members and staff at SHU, and for our POE, include Dr. Joe Utterback and Galen Tate.

Chapel of the Holy Spirit at Sacred Heart University

Dedicated in 2009

In the fall of 2009, Sacred Heart University dedicated its new 500-seat chapel. Designed by Sasaki & Associates, the building is graced by stunning mosaics by the renowned artist F. Marko Rupnik. Dr. John, the various choirs of the university have participated in a series of wonderful dedication religious and seasonal concert events. The Greater Bridgeport AGO Chapter is pleased to be hosting this POE and an upcoming Choral Festival, both in June 2010, as part of the ongoing celebration of this new facility. Click here to enjoy some of those events.

Our Organ - Casavant Freres - III/23 ranks

A Unique Facade

Casavant was proud to be part of this unique setting. The new mechanical action organ built by Casavant in a French style has three manuals, including two under expression, and at completion will have 29 stops and 35 ranks of pipes. The case was designed through collaboration between Sasaki Associates and Didier Grassin of Casavant, featuring sets of facade pipes "floating" in front of a wooden scrim. It contrasts the linear verticality of polished tin with fluid layers of wood.

Organ Recital – Student Recital, Friday, July 2, 1:30 PM

Culmination of a Fun Week

The students of the 2010 Region I Pipe Organ Encounter Week will perform for fellow students, friends, family, and faculty, concluding a week of learning and practicing for their special performances.

This recital is open to the public. Free of Charge. Handicapped Accessible.