Volume 13, Issue 4 April 2016 Inside this issue Positions Available Substitute List Events Calendar Much, much more! Mission Statement • The mission of the American Guild of Organists is to enrich lives through organ and choral music. O RGEL Z EIT The York Chapter of The American Guild of Organists Serving our community since 1935 Call for new members to join our guild! Please help your chapter. Do you know of any organist, assistant organist, choir director, choir mem- ber, or anyone who has a love for organ music who is not a member of our guild? Look at the Chapter Benefits! Recitals Social Events with other guild members Large organ music library available to all guild members Organ student scholarships Plus much more Let me know who the prospects are. I need their name and email address or snail mail address. I will be happy to send a membership package. Rodney Barnett 244-5020 [email protected]York & Lancaster AGO Chapters Joint Meeting Saturday, April 23, 2016 10:00 am to Noon Shawn Gingrich, “Organ Plus” Music for Organ and Instruments First United Methodist Church 64 West Chocolate Ave. Hershey, PA 17033
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Volume 13, Issue 4 April 2016
Ins ide this issue Positions Available Substitute List Events Calendar Much, much more!
Mission Statement
• The mission of the
American Guild of Organists is to enrich lives through organ and choral music.
O R G E L Z E I T
The York Chapter of The American Gui ld of Organis ts Serv ing our community s ince 1935
Call for new members to join our guild!
Please help your chapter.
Do you know of any organist, assistant organist, choir director, choir mem-ber, or anyone who has a love for organ music
who is not a member of our guild?
Look at the Chapter Benefits! Recitals
Social Events with other guild members Large organ music library available to all guild members
Organ student scholarships Plus much more
Let me know who the prospects are. I need their name and email address or snail mail address. I will be happy to send a membership package. Rodney Barnett 244-5020 [email protected]
York & Lancaster AGO Chapters Joint Meeting Saturday, April 23, 2016 10:00 am to Noon Shawn Gingrich, “Organ Plus” Music for Organ and Instruments
First United Methodist Church 64 West Chocolate Ave. Hershey, PA 17033
Publication Information Orgel Zeit is published monthly, September through June. All material is due to the Editor by the 18th day of the month preceding publication. Whenever possible, articles, photos and graphics should be submitted in electronic format. The Editor reserves the right to make editorial changes and to shorten articles to fit space limitations. Patee Pizzirusso 38 Stonewyck Hill Rd. Wrightsville, PA 17368 (717) 252-1400 text [email protected]
Send inquires and correspondence to York Chapter, AGO Attn: Victor Fields 7194 Seneca Ridge Dr. York, PA 17403-9490
“Bach and Friends” Recital Featuring Kathy McKeever on the organ May 1st, 4:00 p.m. St. John Lutheran Church 2580 Mt; Rose Ave. York, PA Contact: Kathy at 717-826-4005 for more info.
Organ Recitals performed by members of the York Chapter of the American Guild of Organists. Wednesdays, 12:00 p.m. in the Sanctuary. Spend your lunch hour listening to local talent-ed organists and Trinity’s own Organist-Choirmaster Mr. Jeffrey Cogan play the magnificent Andover pipe organ at Trinity United Church of Christ, 32 West Market Street, York, PA 17104. A free Meager Meal will be provided in our church parlor after each performance.
National Convention in Houston, Texas 2016
The Houston Chapter invites you and the members of your chapter to attend the 2016 AGO Nation-al Convention, June 19–23. After several years of planning, we are pleased to offer an array of re-nowned performers and workshop presenters, and provide a showcase for new, rising talent and exciting new compositions. Visit AGOHouston2016.com to see the details of the 2016 convention.
Congratulations to Joseph and Roseanne Patterson on receiving Herzel Scholar-ships from the York Chapter. This mother and son are both budding organ-ists. Roseanne is organist for her church in York, The Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-Day Saints. Joseph has studied the organ with Victor Fields for over a year now and recently has been helping with organ playing at their church. The Herzel scholarship in-cludes organ lessons for 13 weeks and a 1 year membership in the York Chapter, AGO. Look for Joseph and Roseanne to perform for our member/student recital in May.
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Musical Collaborations presents:
Organ Tour Italia 2016 Sunday, June 26, 2016 - Saturday, July 2, 2016
Milan (Lake Como) - Pisa - Rome For the 4th year of the Organ Tour program, we return to the
Lake Como region to explore instruments in towns surrounding Lake Como including Varenna, Gravedona, Consiglio di Rumo,
and Brenzio. Highlights on this trip include the opportunity to see and play Serassi instruments from the 18th and 19th Century as
well as an Antegnati organ from the end of the 17th Century. Each day, our group - made up of organists and pianists - will
play diverse instruments of varying time periods under the musi-cal guidance of Italian organist Ennio Cominetti.
Concurrently with Organ Tour Italia 2016 is a new program, the Well-Tempered Clavier Seminar, a week-long seminar designed to give an in-depth look at Johann Sebastian Bach's monumental work from its historical
perspective, analysis of the music content, and of course, actual performance of individual preludes and fugues. Entrance to all Well-Tempered Clavier Seminar masterclasses and events is included for all partici-
pants in Organ Tour Italia 2016. Itinerary
Sunday, June 26 - Day 1 - 15:00-19:00 - Introduction and Welcome
- Introduction to the Italian Organ and its literature - Overview of the Well-Tempered Clavier
Monday, June 27 - Day 2 Organ Tour
9:00-12:30 - Organ from the 17th Century Girolamo Frescobaldi - Toccatas (chosen by participants)
Tuesday, June 28 - Day 3 Organ Tour
9:00-12:30 - Organ from the 17th Century Girolamo Frescobaldi - I fiori musicali (le tre Messe, la Bergamasca e le Canzone, chosen by participants)
Wednesday, June 29 - Day 4 Organ Tour
9:00-12:30 - Modern organ built in Baroque style Johann Sebastian Bach and Johann Gottfried Walther (the concerti of Vivaldi)
Thursday, June 30 - Day 5 Organ Tour
9:00-12:30 - Romantic organ Marco Enrico Bossi - Works for organ (Specifically: Studio Sinfonico op.
78, Tema e Variazioni op. 115, Konzertstueke op. 130) Friday, July 1 - Day 6
Organ Tour Visit to historic organs in Pisa
Saturday, July 2 - Day 7 Organ Tour
Visit to historic organs in Rome Final Concert by participants.
Cost: The cost for the week-long tour, including train travel during the week
(Varenna-Pisa; Pisa-Rome) is as follows. Active Participants (Registration on or before December 31, 2015): $450
USD Active Participants (Registration after December 31, 2015): $500 USD
Auditors (Registration on or before December 31, 2015): $250 USD Auditors (Registration after December 31, 2015): $300 USD
Information and Registration: www.musicalcollaborations.org
Frederick Swann in Concert Legendary organist Frederick Swann will present a recital on Sunday, April 24, 2016 at 3 p.m. at Brown Memorial Park Avenue Presbyterian Church, 1320 Park Avenue, in the Bolton Hill neighborhood of Baltimore. He will be playing the church’s 1931 Skinner Organ, Opus 839, IV/45. A re-ception follows the performance. This concert is part of the church’s Tiffany Series.
Tickets are $15 ($5 for students) and are available at the door and online at www.browndowntown.org. Free parking and shuttle service between the parking lot and the church will be available.
The program includes works by J.S. Bach, John Stanley, César Franck, Sigfrid Karg-Elert, Seth Bingham, Healey Wil-lan and John Weaver. Swann will also play “Invocation” by Richard Ross, Brown Memorial’ organist and choirmaster from 1946-1954, following Virgil Fox in that position.
Frederick Swann worked with and ultimately succeeded Virgil Fox at The Riverside Church in New York City, where he served as organist and director of music from 1966-1982. Subsequently, Swann held a similar post at the Crystal Cathedral in California. During his 16 years there, millions of people in more than 165 countries saw and heard him play the organ on televised weekly services. Swann is currently Artist-in-residence at St. Margaret’s Episcopal Church in Palm Desert, California, and University Organist and Artist Teacher of Organ at the University of Redlands.
He has presented recitals all over the world, and is also known as a masterful choral accompanist. Recent European tours included special appearances at Notre Dame Cathedral in Paris, St. Paul’s Cathedral in Lon-don, and Passau Cathedral in Germany. He has an exensive discography.
Mr. Swann, who was president of the American Guild of Organists from 2002-2008, has (in his own words) “failed several attempts to retire.” As he prepares for another attempt, he is presenting a small number of recitals to celebrate his 85th year, which coincides with his 70th as a concert performer. The Tiffany Series is honored to host one of these recitals.
Dean’s Notes
Join the Lancaster Chapter AGO in Hershey for our April meeting with organist Shawn Gingrich as he explores music for Organ and Instru-ments. Look for the ballot in this edition and kindly return completed bal-lot to my attention. Our final meeting will be our annual student/member organ recital. If you are interested in performing, please contact me. 717-858-4982 or [email protected] Happy Spring!
Formed in 2004, this auditioned community handbell ensemble was formed to fulfill the need for an auditioned community ensemble comprised of persons able to play advanced literature, interested in advancing the art of handbell ringing through education and performance, and interested in uniting people through this musical art.
The fifteen member group performs seasonally on seven octaves of Malmark Handbells, six octaves of Malmark Choirchimes, three octaves of Malmark Cymbells, two octaves of Schulmerich Silver Melody Bells, and other assorted instruments.
The concerts will feature original works and arrangements of hymns, classic tunes, and other favorite melodies. Two selections will feature the addition of instrumentalists, violinist Sam Rothermel and cellist Isaac Salapa.
For information call (717) 298-7071 or visit the website: www.hersheyhandbellensemble.org.
The concerts are free but free-will offerings will be received.
Friday, April 22, 2016 - 7:30pm Dover United Church of Christ 45 W. Canal Street, Dover, PA 17315
Saturday, April 23, 2016 - 7:00pm First Baptist Church 3375 Druck Valley Road, York, PA 17406
Sunday, April 24, 2016 - 3:00pm CrossPoint Church 430 Colonial Road, Harrisburg, PA 17112
Sunday, May 1, 2016 - 3:00pm New Hope Faith Community Church 33 Sunday Drive, Hanover, PA 17331
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WHEN Saturday, April 16, 2016 from 4:00 PM to 5:30 PM (EDT)
WHERE Girard College Chapel - 2101 South College Avenue, Philadelphia, PA 19121
The concert features:
a varied program from classics to silent film accompaniment to favorite arrangements.
music emanating from the last organ built by Ernest Skinner, arguably the largest and most exquisite.
the grand architecture of Girard's Chapel (built in 1933).
MEET-THE-ARTISTS RECEPTION:
You may wish to stay for the Meet-The-Artists Reception in Founder's Hall, Girard's most historic building. There
is an additional fee for the reception.
FAQs
What are my transport/parking options getting to the event?
You may drive or take public transportation to Girard's beautiful 43-acre campus. There will be limited, on-
campus parking for the concert; first-come, first-served. Most concert-goers will need to park on the streets adja-
cent to our campus.
How early may we arrive?
The front gates of Girard College campus will open at 3:00 p.m.
What pieces will be played at the concert?
The organists will play music by Strauss, Sibelius, Miller, Kerr, Vierne, Walther, Rameau and Parry. One organist
will play accompaniment for a Buster Keaton silent film.
Where can I learn more about the Skinner organ at Girard College?
Please go to our website and look under "About Us" for a page dedicated to the Skinner organ.
Where can I learn more about Girard College?
Please go to our website.
Is there assigned seating for the concert? Is there Chapel seating that will accommodate a wheelchair?
No assigned seats, but yes, we can accommodate a limited number of wheelchairs. Please contact us (215-787-
4436) after purchasing your ticket. Arrive a little early, follow the signs directing visitors to the handicapped en-
trance of our Chapel, and ask the usher to direct you.
Can someone using a wheelchair go to the reception in Founder's Hall?
We can accommodate certain types of wheelchairs. Please contact us.
What are the costs associated with the concert and reception?
The concert itself is $10. If you wish to attend both the concert and the reception, the total cost is $35.00. There
will be a small fee charged for processing your payment.
Where can I contact the organizer with any questions?
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.
Want a fine place to search for music online?
Try http://www.imslp.org/ And don’t forget about
http://www.organlive.com/
Saturday, April 23, 2016 10:00 am to Noon
Shawn Gingrich, “Organ Plus” Music for Or-gan and Instruments
First United Methodist Church, 64 West Chocolate Ave. Hershey, PA 17033 Joint meeting with Lancaster Chapter
Tuesday, May 24, 2016
7:00 pm Annual Member/Student Organ recital
Location: Union Lutheran Church, 408 W. Market St., York
2016 Programs
April 18th
American Guild of Organists York Chapter
For Period July 1, 2015 through March 9, 2016 Treasurer’s Report
Income: Dues 1,332.50 Contributions to York Chapter 365.00 Contributions to Hertzel Hunt Scholarship Fund 155.00 Sale of Music 30.00 Interest Income 9.58 Total Income 1,892.08 Expenses: Accompany/Performer Costs 400.00 Contributions 100.00 Dues for Honorary Members 223.00 Flowers 143.09 Miscellaneous 52.90 Newsletter Costs 900.00 Postage 49.00 Refreshments 28.59 Tax Electronic Filing Fees 12.50 Total Expenses 1,909.08 Net Income 83.00 Assets Cash General 2,180.65 Cash Savings 4,611.01 HerzelHunt Scholarship Fund 8,059.10 Total Cash 14,850.76
Registrar's Report March 9, 2016
Presently, we have 52 members in our Chapter. Beginning in May, the Guild will transmit email’s asking you to renew your membership. For those members without email addresses, an invoice will be mailed to you. For those renewing online, you have the option to pay by credit card or print your invoice and mail payment by check or money order directly to the Guild. Please insure that your email address listed with on your oncard account is current. If you need any assistance, please contact me directly at [email protected] . This year, our national AGO office is attempting to increase membership. The goal is to acquire at least one new member per Chapter. If you know of anyone who might want to join our Chapter, please contact me or any of our officers. We would be happy to provide additional information to any pro-spect. Ron Calhoun
A Part-time Organist Position has opened at Saint John ’s Lutheran Church in Littlestown, PA. The primary work is playing for Sunday morning worship and accompanying the adult choir, which practices on Wednesday evenings dur-ing the school year. The stipend is commensurate with AGO standards. More information can be obtained by contact-ing the Interim Pastor at [email protected] or the Worship Committee chair, Karen Kehr, at [email protected] Posted 3/28/16
Emory United Methodist Church, Small, active congregation in historic New Oxford seeks an enthusiastic, part-time (10 hours per week) Organist/Music Director. Responsibilities include choosing music for and accompanying blended-style Sunday morning services, conducting rehearsals of adult, children’s and possibly tone chime choirs, and coordinating volunteer musicians. Candidates who have a music degree or appropriate experience, and can play the piano and organ are preferred. If interested, send resume and 2 recommendations to Angela Steel, SPRC chairper-son, Emory United Methodist Church, Box 368, New Oxford, PA 17350 or [email protected] Posted 2/19/16
Part time church organist Mt. Carmel Lutheran Church, Hanover, PA, is in search of a part time Organist to play the organ for all regularly scheduled worship services and choir rehearsals. If interested, please email or call for a job description, salary scale and requirements. Phone: 717-632-2688 Fax: 717-632-8304 E-Mail: [email protected] Posted 11/24/15
Organist wanted for inner city church. Times include Wednesday night choir rehearsal, Sunday morning ser-vices, and some special services during the church year. Salary is negotiable. If interested, please contact Otterbein United Church at 717-854-0851, between the hours of 9 a.m. - 2 p.m., Monday to Friday. Posted 11/24/15
Asbury UM, Director of Music Asbury is seeking a part-time director of music to conduct the adult and bell choirs. This is a Part-Time Seasonal position working approximately 10-20 hours per week from Labor Day through Memorial Day. General responsibilities include directing both adult vocal and bell choirs for 11:00 am Traditional Worship ser-vice, leading weekly practices for both choirs, working with the Lead Pastor and Organist to plan the choir year, music in worship services, and rehearsal procedures. This position also will develop a yearly Chancel Choir budget and maintain yearly accounting of budget categories. Asbury’s musical equipment includes a beautiful Aeolian-Skinner pipe organ, a 1939 Steinway model A3 grand piano, a 1988 Kawai KG-2D grand piano, 5 octaves or Schulmerich hand bells and 3 octaves of Malmark choir chimes. This position will not only be charged with utilizing this equipment to pro-vide a high quality worship experience, but will also have the opportunity to develop means to share our beautiful wor-ship space and equipment with other musicians and the community at large. Please see www.asburyyork.com for more information about the church. Interested parties should contact Pastor Don Slaybaugh at the church office at (717) 843-0733, ext 223, or may reach out to Becki Laird, SPRC Chair at [email protected] Email cover letter and resume to [email protected] or mail it to 340 E. Market Street, York, PA 17403. Renewed 1/28/16
Otterbein United Methodist Church, Carlisle Organist. Otterbein UM is seeking a part time organist. For more information, please contact Bob Noggle at (717) 258-6704. The address of the church is: Otterbein United Methodist Church, 647 Forge Rd. Carlisle, PA. Renewed 1/28/16
Monaghan Presbyterian, Dillisburg Organist. Monaghan Presbyterian Church in Dillsburg, PA is searching for an organist. This quarter-time position will work with the Choir Director on Wednesday evenings for choral rehearsal and on Sundays for two services, 8:00 and 10:30. On Sundays during the summer months (12 or 13 weeks), there is no choir, and only one service at 9:00. This position also requires occasional special services such as Ash Wednes-day, Maundy Thursday, Good Friday and Christmas Eve. Monaghan has an Allen 2 manual electronic organ. Please contact the church office at 717-432-4234, or [email protected] if interested or for more information. [Listed 7/14/2014] Renewed 1/28/16
Positions Available
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Tannenberg Organ Recitals 2016
Themed Organ Recitals
May 28, 2016 – 10:30 AM………………………….Movie Music Richard Frey
Sunday, April 10, 2016, 3:00pm Aaron Sunstein in recital at First Lutheran Church,
21 South Bedford Street, Carlisle Organist Aaron Sunstein will present "Masterworks for Pipe Organ" on Sunday, April 10 at 3:00 PM at First Lutheran Church, 21 S. Bedford Street, Carlisle. The recital will feature something for everyone including Bach, jazz, and birdsong. Designed to showcase the majesty and versatility of the church's Aeolian-Skinner pipe organ, which is regarded as one of the finest instruments in South Central Pennsylvania, the program will feature works from the French symphonic organ tradition by Franck, Tournemire, and Messiaen as well as two major works by J.S. Bach and Billy Strayhorn's Lotus Blossom.
Aaron is performing this concert in honor of his teacher Delbert Disselhorst, concert artist and Professor of Organ Emeritus at the University of Iowa, who was scheduled to perform on this date but withdrew due to ill health.
As Minister of Music at First Lutheran Church in Carlisle, Aaron directs four choirs in addition to serving as principal organist. He is a candidate for the Doctor of Music in organ degree at Indiana University Jacobs School of Music. A member of the Harrisburg Chapter of the AGO, Aaron is dedicated to furthering the un-derstanding of great organ music from all periods.
Sponsored by Fine Arts at First, the concert is free to all. A freewill offering will be received, and a reception will follow the performance. For more information, contact the church, (717) 249-3310, or visit www.firstlutherancarlisle.org.
