Events

Sunday, October 11 at 7:00 pm.

Garing, Suzuki, Hilltop Orchestra, Sue Paul Concert

The legendary Greg Garing — “The best country singer I’ve heard in 30 years,” said Johnny Cash — will be appearing at The Deanery School of Music

“Greg Garing taps a deep vein of rural American soul music and transports it to the underbelly of modern urban nightlife in all its haunted, singular, never-say-die glory. It’s the same vein enriched by Bill Monroe, Hank Williams, and Johnny Cash, and, for that matter, Robert Johnson, Leadbelly, and Howlin’ Wolf. He’s survived deadly ailments and the tentacles of the corporate music industry with all of his powers, integrity, and authenticity intact. He proves it every time he takes a stage.” — Michael McCall, Country Music Hall of Fame & Museum
Garing began his musical journey playing fiddle with bluegrass legend Jimmy Martin.  In the 1990s he surfaced in Nashville’s Lower Broadway, resurrecting the spirit of Hank Williams at legendary clubs Tootsie’s Orchid Lounge and Robert’s, where Lucinda Williams regularly joined him.  Garing then moved to New York City, where he was backed by the Harlem All-Stars, featuring such greats as Al Casey, Tootsie Bean, Bubba Brooks and others.  Garing’s songs are gems of straight-no-chaser real life, which have been covered
by numerous artists, including Wanda Jackson, who recorded two on her 2012 album, “Unfinished Business.” Garing’s performances, whether with backing band or solo, are electrifying with more spontaneity and deeply felt emotion than you’ll hear from almost any performer in any genre.  Amazing and unforgettable — reserve your place now.

It will be an intimate setting, limited to 40, no PA, just the pure sound of guitar, piano, and voice, each deeply rich with nuance and emotion.
 Tickets are $20 in advance; $25 at door, available now at.

Wednesday, October 14, 7:00 pm

Philip Bergman in a Cello Solo Concert

Philip Bergman, Principal Cellist, Orchestra Iowa and Dubuque Symphony Orchestra.

Mr. Bergman will perform a range of pieces from a Bach cello suite to early 20th and 21st century works.
Highlights of his wide-ranging career include performances with Yo-Yo Ma, Wynton Marsalis and the Jazz at Lincoln Center Orchestra, and playing under the baton of Sir Neville Marrier.
Philip is a proud former student of Hannah Holman, principal cellist with the QCSO and NYC Ballet Orchestra, and received his Bachelor of Music from the University of Illinois at Urbana-Champaign where he studied with Brandon Vamos, cellist of the Pacifica Quartet. He went on to complete a Master of Music at the University of Wisconsin-Madison with Uri Vardi.

Join us the Deanery School of Music, 1103 Main Street. Admission is $10 at the door. A reception with wine and appetizers will follow.

Opening rehearsal: Tuesday, October 6, 2026, 6:30 - 8:30 pm

Hilltop Community Orchestra

The Great Hall at Trinity Episcopal Cathedral, 121 West 12th St., Davenport, IA Michele Ottesen, Director. For more information or to sign up contact: admin@the deanery.org or micheleottesen1@gmail.com

Amateur musicians are encouraged to join professional musicians under the direction of Michele Ottesen; Director of Orchestra, North High School, Davenport Community Schools; to experience the joy of rehearsing with fellow musicians and performing twice a year.

November 3, 7 pm

Susan W. Paul Memorial Concert

The Great Hall at Trinity Episcopal Cathedral 121 West 12st Street, Davenport

Join Hannah Holman and fellow musicians to honor Sue Paul, a vital contributor to the Deanery School of Music’s founding and growth. To honor Sue’s dedication to music education, the Deanery has established a scholarship for young cellists in her memory. The concert is free with the hope that those attending will contribute to the scholarship fund by clicking on the button below in lieu of an admission price or contributing at the door.