The Syrinx Duo
(Rulon Christiansen, organ; Jeannine Goeckeritz, flute) offers a lively,
refreshing new sound to organ performance. Through their unique personal approach, this
versatile duo endears themselves to audiences with engaging narrations and moving renditions
of a repertoire which spans the centuries. The blending of Christiansen's musical virtuosity
and Goeckeritz's exquisite tone quality provide the listener with a memorable musical
experience.
Rulon Christiansen, also available for solo organ and/or piano recitals, has been applauded for his musical excitement and technical fluency throughout the United States and in Europe. He earned the Doctor of Musical Arts degree and the Performer's Certificate as a pupil of Russell Saunders at the Eastman School of Music. He won the National Federation of Music Clubs competition and was a semifinalist in the first national American Guild of Organists competition in organ improvisation. Dr. Christiansen specializes in the music of Louis Vierne and was awarded a research grant from the AGO to study in France with André Fleury and Jean Bouvard, pupils of Vierne. His articles on Vierne and Charles-Marie Widor have been published in The American Organist. He is Choirmaster-Organist at the Cathedral Church of St. Mark in Salt Lake City, UT, and teaches at Weber State University. A published composer, his compositions appear in the catalogues of Harold Flammer and CPP/Belwin.
Jeannine Goeckeritz is an exceptional musician and captivating performer. Her
expressive, elegant tone and gracious manner continually draw praise from her audiences.
After graduating with a degree in Music Performance, she began teaching applied flute at
Weber State University. It was here that she met Dr. Christiansen, and this dynamic
partnership began. In addition to her concert schedule with Dr. Christiansen, she has
performed with the Renaissance Chamber Ensemble and is principal flutist with the New
American Symphony Orchestra. She is an active soloist and chamber musician and has worked
in the recording industry.