Welcome to The Portageville Chapel, a not-for-profit organization dedicated to creating a place of rest and renewal for professional organists. We maintain a private rehearsal facility bordering one of the most beautiful state parks in the nation, where organists can come during the spring, summer and fall for a full week of uninterrupted practice. [more ...]
2013 Concerts Once again this summer the chapel will be open for concerts on the fourth Tuesday of each month. Artists scheduled for this year's series are:
June 25 - Letchworth High School Showcase featuring vocal and instrumental soloists and the Spectrum Chamber Choir.
July 23 - Brian Jones, organ
August 27 - Andrew Gordon, piano and Edita Orlinyte, violin
Guest Comments from the 2012 Season Once again we were thrilled and encouraged by the responses from organists who spent a week last season on retreat at the Chapel. Read their comments here.
Donations gratefully accepted Your donation of any amount can make a big difference! All donations are tax-deductible. Please include your return address and mail your check to:
The Portageville Chapel P.O. Box 378
Portageville, NY 14536
Photo by Rick Sayre
Hymns of Joy and Inspiration CD
Recorded by Timothy Smith in the Chapel September, 2009, this CD is impossible to listen to without feeling uplifted. All proceeds go to the Chapel restoration fund. To order a CD, please send a check for $10 plus $1.50 for shipping, to The Portageville Chapel, Box 378, Portageville, NY 14536.
Last spring, our executive director, Timothy Smith, together with pianist Benjamin Wiant, recorded a CD at the chapel. Entitled Gifts of Renewal, the CD honors Portageville Chapel supporters and was produced to offset building restoration costs. To order a CD, please send a check for $10 plus $1.50 for shipping, to The Portageville Chapel, Box 378, Portageville, NY 14536. Suppies are limited. Listen to a selection from the CD ->
Did you attend the dedication concert? Click on the photo at right to hear the last verse of O Beautiful for Spacious Skies.
