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At our next executive board meeting, May 9, 2015, we will be discussing ideas for programming for the 2015 - 2016 sea-son. This is your AGO chapter, and we would like to sponsor and support con-certs and events that you find enjoyable and relevant to our professions. Thus, we enthusiastically seek your suggestions. Please be specific - suggesting names, dates, times, expenses, etc. Please make your suggestions and ideas by May 1, 2015. If you plan to attend the 2015 Mid-Atlantic AGO Region convention, June 21-24 in Pittsburgh, PA, online registration is available. Please contact Craig Dobbins at http://agopgh2015.com/registration. Best wishes for a GREAT new year. I look forward to seeing you at our upcoming Tidewater AGO chapter events. “Dean Martin”
Our 61st Year - Issue 3 - January 2015
FANFAREFANFAREFANFARE
OFFICERS 2014-2015
Dean: Dr. Martin Sunderland
Sub-Dean: Rob Keene
Secretary: Pat Spoettle
Registrar/Treasurer:
Dr. William W. Hamner, Jr.
Members-at-Large
2015
Gustavo Andres
Geoffrey Bell
2016
Deborah Carr
Dr. James Kosnik
2017
Michael Regan
Bradley Norris
Newsletter Editor:
Mary-William Baines
Director of Organ Swell:
Deborah Carr
Website Coordinator:
Geoffrey Bell
Immediate Past Dean:
John S. Dixon
Regional Councilor:
Glenn Rodgers
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Dear Chapter Members, Happy new year! I hope you have been productive in leading your music ministry through successful Advent and Christmas sea-sons. Your leadership, whether working with a small amateur group of singers or a large ensemble of singers with paid musicians, is the key to success. A posi-tive and joyful attitude, music selections appropriate for your ensemble, and a thoughtful rehearsal strategy that de-velops musicianship are continually necessary when training your choir re-gardless of the type, quality, and ability of your ensemble(s). Your leadership as an accompanist and a collaborative mu-sician is equally key to the overall suc-cess of the musical offerings you share. For those who have not sent your dues to the AGO national office, I ask that you do so. Our programs, both for the Tidewater chapter and the National AGO, are dependent on your member-ship. Congratulations are in order for Pat-rick Danley, private student of Dr. Jim Kosnick, for receiving a Tidewater Chapter AGO scholarship to help pay for private organ lessons. We wish Pat-rick success in his continued studies and pursuit of organ playing. Other stu-dents are encouraged to apply for schol-arship assistance by writing a letter of application and submitting it to the Tidewater Chapter AGO executive board. Great/Swell—Austin/Walker
Trinity Episcopal, Portsmouth
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Organist/Choirmaster needed at St. John’s, PortsmouthOrganist/Choirmaster needed at St. John’s, Portsmouth Candlelight Concerts
& Historic Organ Recitals
January 2015
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St. John's Episcopal Church in Olde Towne Portsmouth is
seeking an organist/choirmaster.
Scope of work includes one Sunday liturgy, one Wednesday liturgy,
and holy days along with weekly choir rehearsal and coordination
with special musicians for feast day celebrations.
Using AGO documents as a guide, we are looking for someone who
will spend an average of 6-10 hours/week in this ministry. The prin-
cipal work is organ for the 11 AM Sunday Eucharist and Feast
Days with choir. The Wednesday evening Eucharist requires no ad-
ditional preparation as it uses music for the following Sunday and
precedes choir rehearsal. Music planning is collaborative with the
rector. For festivals we require coordination with other musicians.
St. John's is at a crossroads, and we are looking for someone who
can collaborate with our rector to chart a future direction for St.
John's traditional Eucharist. We have a firm belief in diverse wor-
ship and we are not seeking to replicate musical styles present in the
9 AM contemporary Eucharist. There is much quality liturgical music, both nationally and internationally from
which we can draw. Our goal is that folks are drawn into a deeper relationship with God in Jesus Christ through
the music we offer. We are seeking to use the gifts of the person God calls to help shape our future rather than to
set a plan and find someone to fit in that box.
Please send cover letter, resume/cv, and references to [email protected].
Fr. J. Derek Harbin, Rector
St. John's Church, Portsmouth
www.stjohnsportsmouth.org
St. John’s has a 16 rank Austin OrganSt. John’s has a 16 rank Austin Organ
Organist/Choirmaster needed at St. John’s, PortsmouthOrganist/Choirmaster needed at St. John’s, Portsmouth
NEW YORK CITY — The
American Guild of Organists
(AGO) has awarded four
scholarships for undergradu-
ate organ study and two
scholarships for graduate or-
gan study to six college organ
students enrolled in the 2014–
2015 academic year. The six
scholars were selected from
an application pool of more
than 50 students and received
the awards based upon their
demonstrated ability in organ
playing and financial need.
Funded through a generous
bequest from the estate of
Ronald G. Pogorzelski and
Lester D. Yankee, each un-
dergraduate scholarship car-
ries a cash award of $7,500
and is renewable for up to
four years of collegiate study.
Each graduate scholarship
carries a cash award of
$15,000 and is renewable for
a total of two years of study.
The 2014–2015 Scholarship
Award recipients are:
Graduate Students Chelsea Barton,
McGill University
Jacob Taylor, Indiana
University
Undergraduate Students Clara Gerdes, Curtis Insti-
tute of Music
Garrett Law, Cleveland
Institute of Music
Prince Nyatanga,
Eastman School of
Music
Mary Pan, University of
Hartford
The American Guild of Organ-
ists is the only organization of
its kind with a scholarship pro-
gram supporting music students
in their academic careers at any
institution of higher learning of
their choice. Applications for
the 2014–2015 scholarship
awards were received and re-
viewed by the AGO National
Committee on Continuing Pro-
fessional Education.
“This scholarship program ex-
ists thanks to the generosity and
vision of two gentlemen who
bequeathed their estate to the
AGO, along with specific in-
structions as to how the funds
are to be distributed,” stated
Frederick Hohman, director of
the scholarship committee.
“Their wish was for the AGO
to recognize and support young
organists with financial need
who have demonstrated accom-
plishment in organ playing.”
Speaking on behalf of Messrs.
Pogorzelski and Yankee, Dale
J. Marsico noted, “According to
my uncles, the heart is reached
easier through the use of organ
music than any other musical
form. Their music collection,
music room, pipe organ, and
Ron’s playing ability were tes-
timony to their love of the in-
strument. Their gift is a testa-
ment to their hopes that future
generations might come to en-
joy—to love and appreciate
organ music as they did. They
felt that their bequest to Ameri-
can Guild of Organists offered
the best opportunity for that
possibility.”
Two new Ronald G. Pogor-
zelski and Lester D. Yankee
Memorial Scholarships will
be awarded for the 2015–
2016 academic year—one for
an incoming freshman
($7,500), the other for a first-
year graduate organ student
($15,000). Eligibility require-
ments and application details
are available online at
www.agohq.org/education.
The online application period
will run from January 1
through February 15, 2015. ______________________ F. Anthony Thurman, DMA
Director of Development and
Communications
American Guild of Organists
National Headquarters and THE
AMERICAN ORGANIST Maga-
zine
475 Riverside Drive, Suite 1260
New York, NY 10115
212-870-2310
212-870-2311 Ext. 4308 (Direct)
FAX: 212-870-2163
E-Mail: [email protected]
Web: www.agohq.org
AMERICAN GUILD OF ORGANISTS AWARDS
SIX SCHOLARSHIPS TOTALING $60,000 FOR COLLEGIATE ORGAN STUDY
Call for Scholarship Applications for the 2015–2016 Academic Year
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Largest
Bequest in the
History of the
AGO
Funding for
Six
Pogorzelski
and Yankee
Organ
Scholarships
in 2014
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AGO CHAPTER EPIPHANY PARTY
At the home of Lee Hendricks
2731 Jason Avenue Norfolk, VA 23509
5:00 PM, SUNDAY
JANUARY 11, 2015
DESSERTS
PLEASE
Bring a Dish to Share
& Music to Play!
Tuesday, January 28
“Sacred Music History” begins,
continuing through May 6.
It’s offered online as part of the
college’s Church Music Certificate,
but is open to anyone. Tuition is $375 plus a text: Christian Music: A Global History, by Tim Dowley
(Augsburg Fortress Publishers, 2011 - ISBN-978-0800698416). Email me your intention to be part of the
class.
February 24 – 11am
March 12 – 11am
April 8 – 11am
The Center’s Sound & Symbol Lecture Series continues its theme on “The Journey” with guest speakers and an
opportunity for a labyrinth walk. The lectures are free and open to the public. Details on individual sessions
are available at http://www.vwc.edu/center-for-sacred-music/sound-a-symbol-theology-and-arts.php
Fpr more information, contact:
Sandi Billy, [email protected]
www.vwc.edu/csm 757.455.3376
Upcoming Events at
The Center for sacred Music
Virginia Wesleyan College
Virginia Wesleyan College 1584 Wesleyan Dr. Norfolk, VA 23502
Phone: 757.455.3200
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Sunday, January 11, 3 pm
Suzuki Strings Graduation Recital The Church will be filled with young string players as they pre-
sent their annual Graduation Recital
Free
Sunday, January 18, 10:15 am
Schubert Mass in G with Orchestra
The Concert Choir of Norfolk State University, under the direc-
tion of Dr. Carl Haywood, will sing the Sunday Service in honor
of the Dr. Martin Luther King, Jr. weekend.
Choir of Norfolk State University
In the context of the Sunday liturgy, the Parish Choir will pre-
sent Schubert’s magnificent Mass in G with orchestra members
from the Governor’s School for the Arts.
Sunday, January 25, 10:15 am
Harwick Chamber Ensemble Lecture/recital of French Music including Saint-Saëns Sonata in
D minor for Violin & Piano; Milhaud Duo Concertant for Clari-
net & Piano; Debussy Feux d’artifice, d’Indy Trio in B flat for
Clarinet, Cello & Piano; and Milhaud Suite for Violin, Clarinet
& Piano. Natalia Kuznetsova, violin; John Winsor, clarinet;
Dionne Smith, cello & Jeanette Winsor, piano.
Free-will offering
Sunday, January 25, 10:15 am
January — 2015
Tickets $20 - Students $5
Sunday, March 1, 5:30 pm
Friday, March 20, 7:30 pm
Bach & Chopin
The Parish Choir presents Choral Evensong for the season of
Lent. Music by Gibbons, Hancock, Byrd, and others.
Organ Meditation with Poetry
For Palm Sunday
Music Director Emeritus Allen Shaffer plays Bach Preludes on
the harpsichord and Andrew Willis, Professor of Music at UNC
Greensboro, plays Chopin Preludes on the fortepiano.
March — 2015
Free-will offering
Free-will Offering
Sunday, March 29, 5:30 pm Organist Kevin Kwan will perform works for Holy Week accom-
panied by appropriate readings.
Choral Evensong for Lent
...AND LOOKING AHEAD TO
UPCOMING EVENTS...
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