RIP Myron G. Leet, AAGO

A former colleague and friend of many has entered into eternal rest. Myron George Leet, AAGO served as organist at First Presbyterian Church of Wilkes-Barre for 39 years, retiring in 2000. Highly respected and heavily involved in the Wyoming Valley’s classical music scene, Myron served two terms as Dean of the Wilkes-Barre AGO chapter (prior to its merger with Scranton and the formation of our current chapter), taught organ and flute, organized and performed in numerous concerts and recitals, and was affiliated with the Wyoming Valley Oratorio Society.

During his retirement years, Myron moved to San Antonio, Texas, where he continued his ministry of music, serving as organist and choir director at Good Shepherd Presbyterian Church and finally as choir member and handbell ringer at Northminster Presbyterian Church. Myron passed away after a period of illness on April 21. A funeral was held in San Antonio in May. May God grant him eternal rest.

Organ Recital and Rededication at Christ Church, Hazleton

Chapter member Mark Pall and friends will be playing a Rededicatory Organ Concert at Christ Lutheran Church in Hazleton on Friday, August 28 at 7:00 p.m. The church’s Gerger & Sons/ Hauptwerk hybrid organ includes 217 ranks of pipes and digital voices. The church is located at 210 West Green Street.

Hymns & Classics: A Piano and Organ Concert

Experience an afternoon of musical artistry at The First Presbyterian Church of Wilkes-Barre, 97 South Franklin Street, on Sunday, September 13, 2026 at 2:00 p.m. with Hymns & Classics: A Piano & Organ Concert. Featuring Carl Ruck on organ and Alan Hack on piano, the program explores the depth of these two powerful instruments through a blend of sacred hymnody and classical masterworks. With moments of audience participation woven throughout, the concert invites listeners into both reflection and celebration.

The concert is free and open to the public. For more information, please visit www.agopane.org or call the church office at 570-824-2478.