Volume 10, Issue 2 November 2012 Inside this issue •Positions Available •Substitute List •Events Calendar •Much, much more! The York Chapter of The American Guild of Organists Serving our community since 1935 www.yorkago.org Mission Statement • To promote the organ in its historic and evolving roles • To encourage excellence in the performance of organ and choral music • To provide a forum for mutual support, inspiration, education, and certification of members O RGEL Z EIT Inaugural Recital . The first public recital on the new III/47 SDG pipe organ will feature international recitalist, Douglas Bruce. A native of Scotland, Mr. Bruce now resides in the Black Forest region of Germany. Among his selections for the program are the fabulous Prelude and Fugue on B-A-C-H by Franz Liszt and the monumental Sonata in D minor, Opus 42, of Alexandre Guilmant. This event is the official November program for the York Chapter, AGO. No admission is charged, but a free-will offering will be collected to cover Mr. Bruce’s expenses. St. Matthew Lutheran Church, 839 W. Market St., York. 717-845-2721 See organ specifications on page 6
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Volume 10, Issue 2 November 2012
Inside this issue •Positions Available •Substitute List •Events Calendar •Much, much more!
The York Chapter of The American Gui ld of Organists Ser ving our community s ince 1935 www.yorka go.org
Mission Statement
• To promote the organ in its historic and evolving roles
• To encourage excellence in the performance of organ and choral music
• To provide a forum for m u t u a l s u p p o r t , inspiration, education, and certification of members
O R G E L Z E I T
Inaugural Recital . The first public recital on the new III/47 SDG pipe organ will feature international recitalist, Douglas Bruce. A native of Scotland, Mr. Bruce now resides in the Black Forest region of Germany. Among his selections for the program are the fabulous Prelude and Fugue on B-A-C-H by Franz Liszt and the monumental Sonata in D minor, Opus 42, of Alexandre Guilmant. This event is the official November program for the York Chapter, AGO. No admission is charged, but a free-will offering will be collected to cover Mr. Bruce’s expenses. St. Matthew Lutheran Church, 839 W. Market St., York. 717-845-2721
See organ specifications on page 6
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DEAN’ S LETTER Dear York Chapter Members, As the leaves on the trees have transformed into their spectacular beauty, I am reminded of the many colors we as organists are able to create with our playing. As one who plays a pipe/digital organ weekly, I am always experimenting with colors of sound. Recently, I found an English horn and a Piccolo which worked admirably. The organ can be very colorful if we take the time to experiment with registration. After all, that is “half” the challenge of playing the organ well. Look for some new colors of organ sound at our next chapter meeting. The new organ at St. Matthew Lutheran Church, 839 West Market St in York will play host to Swiss organist Douglas Bruce of Basil Switzerland. The organ will boast many colors in the French Romantic organ tradition and I am sure Mr. Bruce will put the instrument to the test. Welcome to another new chapter member, Nelle Bailey. There are several errors in our new membership directory. Please see the list of corrections below. I hope that you will participate and become involved with the meetings of the York Chapter, AGO. We look forward to seeing you soon. Victor Fields
Subject: Membership Directory corrections Delete Mike Bowman from Executive Board Add Wicky Barnes to Executive Board - term ends 2015 Address Corrections: Jerrod Coates x-17 Jeffrey Cogan - 4075 Linglestown Rd. Victor Fields - Lake Circle Scott Fredericks -church zip 17331-8835 Jeremy Zuck Calvert St.
Condolences to the family and friends of Jim Valiant who died recently. A past member of the Balti-more Chapter and for several years organist/director of music at First & Franklin Presbyterian Church, Jim had been serving St. Paul’s Lutheran Church and teaching at York College, in York, PA. A memorial service will be held on Saturday, November 11 at 2 p.m. at St. Paul’s Lutheran Church, the corner of S. George St. and Springettesbury Ave. in York. Jim was a graduate of Westminster Choir College and the Peabody Conservatory of Music. He was an accomplished organist, pianist, vocalist and composer.
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The Chaplain of the York Chapter. The Rev. Stanley Reep (St. Paul’s Lutheran Church, S. George St.) has agreed to continue to serve as chaplain. He is available to York Chapter members for any pastoral care issues and may be reached at the church #717-843-8155 or at home #717-840-2528.
September 30, 6PM Dinner Social with Glen Rodgers, Region II Councilor, Hoss’s Steak & Seafood, West York
November 15, 2012 7:30 PM
Douglas Bruce (Basil, Switzerland) in concert, St Matthews Evangelical Lutheran Church, 839 W. Market St. York
January 19, 2013 8:30AM -4:00PM
January Jump Start, Bryn Mawr, 625 Montgomery Ave, Bryn Mawr
February 13, 2013 7:30 PM
Organ Concert with York Symphony Orchestra, Strand Theatre, York Saint-Saens Symphony #3 (Organ), Victor Fields, Organ Soloist
March No meeting
April 9, 2013 7:30PM
Music Sale/social and open console: French Symphonic Style organ St Matthews Evangelical Lutheran Church, 839 W. Market St. York
May 21, 2013 7:00PM
Student/member recital & Hunt Organ Scholarship Competition St Matthews Evangelical Lutheran Church, 839 W. Market St. York
2012-2013 Programs
October 28, 4:00PM Scott Montgomery- Dedicatory Organ Recital, St. John’s Lutheran Church, Shiremanstown, see pg 6
Nov. 4, 5:00PM Solemn Choral Evensong & Recitals - St. John the Baptist Episcopal Church, 140 N. Beaver St. York—see page 4
Nov. 11, 4:00PM Veterans Day Spectacular—Camp Hill Presbyterian Church, 2000 Chestnut St. Camp Hill see page 4
Nov. 15, 7:30PM Douglas Bruce Recital, St. Matthew Lutheran Church, York see pg 1 & 6
Nov. 17-18 Mark Hayes Hymn Festival, Zion UM Church, 1030 Carlisle Ave, York see page 9
Nov. 18 3:00PM Marie-Louise Langlais Concert, Brown Memorial Presbyterian Church, 1316 Park Ave, Baltimore see page 7
[email protected] (only York, Gettysburg, Cham-bersburg, and Hanover areas)
S U B S T I T U E O R G A N I S T S A V A I L A B L E
Veterans Day Spectacular – Concert Choir, Children’s Choirs, Adult Handbell Choir, St. Paul’s Brass, Sweet Adelines, Keystone Capital Chorus, Cedar Cliff HS JROTC. Free admission.
Nov. 11, 2012 @ 4PM Trinity Lutheran Church, 2000 Chestnut St. Camp Hill, PA 737-8635 www.trinitycamphill.org
Solemn Choral Evensong and Recitals On Sunday, November 4, 2012, 5:00 p.m., the Choir of St. John the Baptist Episcopal will present a Solemn Choral Evensong in celebration of All Saints' Sunday. Following the Evensong, there will be a short piano recital presented by three talented young performers: Maggie Sullivan, Maria Hildebrand, and Lauren Hodge. After the Evensong and recital, there will be a wine and cheese reception in the Parish Hall. St. John Episcopal is located at 140 N. Beaver St., York. Free parking is available in the lot across the street from the church. A freewill offering will be received to benefit the York College Summer Music Camp Scholarship Fund. For more information, please call the church office at 848-1862.
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P O S I T I O N S A V A I L A B L E Ephrata First United Methodist Church (68 North Church St., Ephrata, PA 17522), is searching for a qualified, experienced organist/accompanist, with employment to begin as soon as possible. The primary responsibility of this position is to prepare/present music weekly for the church’s traditional Sunday worship service at 8:30 a.m., as well as additional services to include, but not limited to: Holy (Maundy) Thursday, Good Friday, Christmas Eve, and other scheduled church celebrations throughout the year. This person will also be expected to accompany for special music, as well as the Sanctuary Choir, which currently rehearses on limited Thursday evenings as scheduled and sings one Sunday per month. Organist will be expected to commit to 48-50 Sundays out of the year. Sight reading skills are a must, and the ability to improvise and modulate on short-notice is also a plus. Position is part-time. Organist may need to be flexible and available for other services as needed by the church, such as weddings and funerals (for additional compensation). The organist will report to the Director of Worship Arts. The church organ is a two-manual, 11-rank M.P. Moller pipe organ, installed in 1954, rebuilt in 1986. Console replaced and midi interface added in 2011. Resumes and other relevant materials of qualified, interested candidates may be sent to the attention of Scott Byrom at the church address above, or via e-mail at [email protected]. Additional questions, call 717-738-2465.
St John Lutheran Church, York Pa: " A Caring Community". St. John's is looking for an organist and/or choir director to help lead us in worship and praise, making a joyful and harmonious noise unto the Lord. Salary commensurate with experience and responsibilities. Interested candidates please send resume to worship search committee at [email protected]. (717-840-0382)
Madison Ave. Church of the Brethren in York is looking for an organist. Contact Carol Kauffman @ 292-7947 (evenings).
Hereford United Methodist Church, a vibrant and growing church located in northern Baltimore County,MD is seeking a creative and innovative musician to serve as Music Director and lead all aspects of our music ministries. This position is a part-time position with a salary commensurate with experience. Interested candidates, please send resume to Pastor Steve Corcoran ( [email protected] ).
Piano needs a good home The piano is a Wurlitzer. I can't believe but it must be 55 years old. The piano is in tune and the keys and body are in excellent shape. I just would like to find someone student who needs a piano. If you know of anyone I would love to give it to them. Linda S. Lopez 19 N. Russell Street York, PA 17402*
USED MUSIC LIBRARY The AGO used music display is now organized and permanently available anytime in the music library at St. Matthew Lutheran Church by appointment. The music is available for a donation of $1 per copy and benefits the Harold R. Hunt and Theodore C. Herzel Scholarship Fund. The selection has just been updated and there is currently a great selection.
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Want a fine place to search for music online?
Try http://www.imslp.org/
And don’t forget about http://www.organlive.com/
Dedicatory Organ Recital
Scott Montgomery, Organist
Sunday, October 28, 2012 4:00 p.m.
St. John’s Lutheran Church 44 West Main Street Shiremanstown, PA
For more information:
SDG Organs, Inc. Millersville, PA New Organ for St. Matthew Lutheran Church, York Three manual and pedal instrument built in the French Symphonic Style
Grand-Orgue á la Pédale / Positif á la Pédale / Récit á la Pédale Positif au Grand Orgue / Récit au Grand Orgue Octaves Graves / Récit au Grand Orgue Récit au Positif Octaves Graves / Récit au Positif Cloches de Grand Orgue
I GRAND-ORGUE II POSITIF EXPRESSIF
III RECIT EXPRESSIF
PEDALE
16’ Violonbasse 16’ Bourdon doux 8’ Bourdon à chemi-née
Subject: HS Organ Festival & Competition Dates Correction My apologies - the dates are actually Friday-Sunday, January 25-27, 2013, NOT January 24-26, 2013. Here is the corrected press release: Second Annual High School Organ Festival & Competition - Winston-Salem, NC With prizes guaranteed to be at least $3500 and potentially over $10,000, UNC-School of the Arts, Salem College, and the Winston-Salem Chapter of the AGO are pleased to announce the Second Annual High School Organ Festival & Competition the weekend of January 25-27, 2013. The festival and competition is open to any High School Senior or younger. The competition will be held at First Baptist Church of Winston-Salem (http://www.timothyolsenorganist.com/FirstBaptist.html), and the Festival portion will be held on the campuses of UNCSA (http://www.timothyolsenorganist.com/Crawford.html) & Salem College (http://www.timothyolsenorganist.com/ShirleyHall.html). This year's competition application requires a CD submitted with letters of reference by December 14, 2012. Included during the weekend in addition to the competition is a masterclass with world-renowned Injury-Preventive Keyboard Technique pedagogue, Barbara Lister-Sink; an introduction to Alexander Tech-nique; and a masterclass and individual lessons with UNCSA & Salem College organ professor, Dr. Timothy Olsen, all of which is included in the application fee. Eight finalists will be chosen from the application pool, and will be notified by December 21, 2012. For more information and application form, please visit http://www.timothyolsenorganist.com/OrganCompetition.html, or contact Professor Timothy Olsen: [email protected]
Subject: Recruiting at Notre Dame Greetings, At the moment I am recruiting students for our Master of Sacred Music program at the University of Notre Dame. We are extremely excited about what is going on here. The degree combines music (two organ recitals, organ literature, music history) and liturgy courses. There are details of the program on the website: http://www.nd.edu/~msm/ There are eight organ students in the MSM program—four in each class. The program is extremely competitive (we had sixteen applications last year for four slots), and the level of playing is extremely high. The assistantships pay full tuition for two years plus a stipend of $12,500 per year for two years. Typically a student on an assistantship works in the Basilica of the Sacred Heart on campus. All students in our MSM program are supported with tuition grants. If you know of any prospective un-dergraduate students or others who are not currently enrolled in a graduate program, I would appreciate hearing from you. If you have any names to suggest, I am happy to contact them. Our new DMA program is nearly ready to accept applications. Watch for details soon. Our new Fritts organ and organ hall are stunning. We have an eclectic-style tracker organ in the Basilica of the Sacred Heart that is also used for teaching, practice, and performance. You can see the Fritts at http://music.nd.edu/about/facilities/o-malley-organ-reyes-organ-and-choral-hall/ If you know of anyone who might be interested in applying, I am happy to hear from you. Or, give the prospective student my email address and/or phone number. Many thanks for your help, and all the best, Craig Cramer, DMA Professor of Organ University of Notre Dame Notre Dame, Indiana USA 574-631-7836 http://music.nd.edu/faculty-and-staff/craig-cramer/
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