Hope organist performs at Magnolia event

MAGNOLIA – Organist Robert Green of Hope was in concert at First Presbyterian Church in Magnolia this afternoon (Thursday).

The event was in partnership with the church and P.E.O. Chapter AN sponsoring a special music concert to celebrate the theme of “Radiating Light through Music.” The free concert included celebrated classical works and inspirational pieces.

Green is the director of music at First United Methodist Church, Hope, where he oversees the choir and handbell ensemble and serves as organist. Previously, Green served at First Baptist Church in Waco, Texas and First United Methodist Church in Belton, TX.

A sixth-generation Arkansan, Robert was raised in Jonesboro and graduated from Ouachita Baptist University in 1992 with a bachelor of music degree in organ performance. In 1995, he earned a master of music degree in church music and organ from the School of Church Music and Worship at Southwestern Seminary in Fort Worth. Green worked and consulted with many pipe and digital organ builders on various projects throughout the south and southwest areas of the country. Civic involvement includes active membership in Rotary International with the Hope club.

The P.E.O. Sisterhood is a U.S.-based international women’s organization focusing on educational opportunities for female students worldwide.