Maris Kristapsons, member of St. John’s and organist/choir director at St. Paul’s Episcopal Church in Poughkeepsie, has served as the director of St. John’s Recorder Ensemble for the past sixteen years. During that time, the group has performed several concerts every year at twenty-five different performance venues throughout his tenure, not including St. John’s Worship services several times per year. During this service, Maris will be recognized for his years of service in this role; he will be retiring. Thank you Maris!