We’re thrilled to welcome organist Gabriel Benton, Director of Music Ministries at Grace Church UMC in Wilmington, DE, for an inspiring afternoon of organ masterworks. Benton enjoys a multifaceted career as an early-music specialist, accompanist, and church musician. He studied harpsichord at Oberlin Conservatory and The Juilliard School, frequently performing with his ensemble Corda Nova Baroque and with groups nationwide, including American Baroque Orchestra and American Bach Soloists—with whom he has recorded two CDs. Past performances include concerts with Venice Opera Project, Juilliard415, Yale Baroque Opera Project, York Symphony Orchestra, and New World Symphony. He later pursued organ at Yale University’s Institute of Sacred Music, serving as organist at the University Church and receiving the Charles Ives Award. 

This family-friendly Spooktacular features Cherub Choir, Junior Choir, Vocal Impact, Chancel Choir, and the Gateway Ringers. Program highlights include the Gateway Ringers in Grieg’s “In the Hall of the Mountain King,” alongside iconic organ works such as Bach’s Toccata and Fugue in D minor, Buxtehude’s Prelude and Fugue in G minor, and  Léon Boëllmann’s Suite Gothique. 

Bring the whole family—this concert is designed to be fun and engaging for all ages. Kids are warmly invited to wear costumes, and yes… there will be candy. Come for the music, stay for the candy!