Dover, NH 10/17/26

Join us is Dover, New Hampshire!

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Performing

DEUX VOIX
Deux Voix (French for "two voices”) is a one-of-a-kind musical duo that has amassed a sterling reputation with both national and international acclaim. Since their founding in 2014, we have presented over 400 programs nationwide in over 20 states and multiple concert tours abroad, including performances in some of the world's most impressive spaces such as the Lund Cathedral in Sweden, Aix Cathedral in southern France, Paulus Church in Oslo, St. Alban’s Anglican Church in Copenhagen, St. Patrick’s Cathedral in New York City, the Basilica of Saints Peter and Paul in Maine, Cadet Chapel at West Point, Boardwalk Hall in Atlantic City, home of the world’s largest pipe organ, and many others. (Read more here)

Justin Langham is a performer, composer, conductor, and teacher based in Houston, Texas.

Originally from Mobile, Alabama, Mr. Langham earned a double bachelor’s degree in trumpet performance and composition from the University of Alabama, before moving to Houston in 2013 where he earned both his master's in trumpet performance and doctorate in trumpet performance and conducting from the University of Houston.

As a musician, Dr. Langham is comfortable in multiple musical settings and maintains an active schedule in the greater Houston area. In addition to maintaining an active performing schedule and private teaching studio, Dr. Langham also serves on the faculty at Lone Star College since 2015, teaching brass, music theory, and aural skills. He also currently serves as Director of Music at First United Methodist Church in Missouri City, Texas.

Dr. Langham is also an award-winning composer, whose music has been commissioned and performed across the United States and beyond in countries such as Italy, Japan, Denmark, Sweden, and Norway. Since he enjoys writing for a wide range of settings and styles, Dr. Langham’s works range from intimate solo works and chamber pieces to music for massive pipe organs and collegiate marching bands.
Mr. Langham is grateful to have studied trumpet with Jim Vassallo, Dr. Eric Yates, and Dr. Peter Wood, composition with Dr. David Ashley White and Dr. Craig First, and conducting with Dr. Demondrae Thurman and Dr. Betsy Cook Weber.

Stephen Distad is a nationally recognized organist and church musician living in Houston, Texas. In addition to his concertizing, Mr. Distad serves as Artist in Residence at Memorial Drive United Methodist Church.

Before coming to Houston, Mr. Distad served as Minister of Music at First Baptist Church in Charleston, South Carolina, Director of Music at Christ United Methodist Church in Rochester, Minnesota, and Organist at First United Methodist Church in Shreveport, Louisiana. Stephen has performed in numerous notable and historical locations such as St. Thomas Episcopal in New York, St. Patrick’s Cathedral in Dublin, and Notre Dame in Paris.

Mr. Distad received his bachelor’s degree from Drake University, his masters from Baylor University, and post-graduate studies at the Eastman School of Music. His organ teachers include Robert E. Scaggin, Carl Staplin, Guy Bovet, Joyce Jones, and David Higgs. Mr. Distad also studied under Marie-Claire Alain at the Conservatoire de Rueill-Malmasison in Paris.

Mr. Distad is also known for his annual "Phantom of the Organ” concert, which includes elaborate multi- media effects and continues to draw large and diverse crowds after over 20 years. The event has been held in various locations around the United States.

The Venue

First Parish Church
218 Central Ave, Dover, NH 03820
(603) 742-5664

Ours is the oldest parish in New Hampshire and is one of the oldest in the country. The Parish was gathered in 1633. For years it was the only church in Dover, serving as a meeting place for town, public and religious gatherings and was supported by general taxation.

Early settlers built our first meetinghouse at Dover Point in 1634, not far from the Spaulding Turnpike exchange for Dover and Durham. A Small well-cared-for plot of land on Dover Point Road is owned by the church and marked as the location of our second meeting house, built in 1654.

In 1762 our church was incorporated as a parish, distinct from town affairs. The present building on Central Ave is the fifth meetinghouse for First Parish Church.

Since 1829, this building has been the "home" of the First Parish family... a center in and from which people of all faiths and needs have been both givers and receivers of compassion and service, warmly and freely extended in Christ's name.
In recognition of its treasured history and simple New England beauty, this building appears in the National Register of Historic Places.

Preserving and adding to the heritage of First Parish Church is a responsibility entrusted to the Historical Committee. Members of this committee will welcome your questions about long-ago or more recent church history. (Read more here)