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Dear AGO Friends,

To begin I want to thank Joel Chapman for graciously opening his home for our Twelfth Night party on January 8. We have interesting programs throughout the year but it is good to have a break midyear just to unwind from Christmas. Looking ahead to our next gathering on Monday, February 5, there are a couple of things I want to share with you. One of our members, Hillsman Wright, will give us a presentation about the restoration of the Clayborn Temple organ. This is a project of interest to our chapter as well as to the larger community of Memphis. CD’s and organ music from Joe Holloway will be available for browsing and distribution. Please look through these and find a new home for his lovely collection. Following our membership meeting we will move to the evening’s program which will be an exploration of the process of musical composition led by our member, Dennis Janzer. Dennis will discuss his approach to composition and even the challenge of publication. Then he will share with us the finished musical products. Please join us as usual at 6:00 PM for social gathering, 6:30 PM for dinner, 7:00 PM for the membership meeting, and 7:30 for the program of the month. We gather this month at St. Mary’s Episcopal Cathedral, 700 Poplar Avenue in Memphis. Until then,

Barry Oliver Dean, Memphis AGO We are saddened by the death of our dear friend Bill. William S. Phillips, 92, passed away January 26, 2018. His funeral service will be held at 1 p.m. Saturday, February 10th at Memorial Park Funeral Home and Cemetery. 5668 Poplar Ave., Memphis, TN 38119 (901) 767-8930.

Jane Sharding Smedley shared the following from our Chapter History (Page citations) William S. Phillips joined AGO in 1951. 1952 – appointed Librarian of the Memphis Chapter 1966 (see page 41) story of the riverboat ride with Bill and other members dressed as the Beatles….! 1988 (reprinted from page 56) see below for a sample of Bill’s humor and wit! 2005 (page 71) given calligraphy award in honor of his 50 years as a member in the Guild. 2010 (page 78) June passed away 2010 2012 (page 80) Bill still active, elected Member-at-Large.

And this wonderful anecdote: from 1987-1988: In lieu of a December meeting, a Twelfth Night Party was held at Grace-St. Luke’s. In his Treasurer’s report, Bill Phillips stated: “When the cat’s away, the mice will play! The January meeting was a lot of fun, with Dean Emily McAllister away for a funeral (not hers, happily) and Sub-Dean Diane Belcher at home sick, we ran around rampant at Grace-St. Luke’s singing oddball Christmas Carols for Twelfth Night and drinking cheap wine.” (Unfortunately, Bill had to continue with a gentle reprimand: 23 no-shows cost the chapter $195.00 in dinner reservations.)

THE EN CHAMADE – February2018

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All of our 7:30pm events are free and open to the public. Reception and hors devours at 6pm, and $10 dinner for chapter members at 6:30pm ($10). A chapter business meeting follows at 7pm. If you are interested in joining the Memphis AGO, please visit www.agomemphis.org. Our membership encompasses both new and lifelong musicians, organists and choral directors both professional and amateur, and people who simply love the sound of the organ. We would love to have you attend some of our programs! Please RSVP to the dinner by 5:00 PM on the Thursday before the program.

2017–2018 CHAPTER MEETINGS AND PROGRAMS

ALL MONDAY PROGRAM TIMES: 6pm -Social, 6:30-Dinner, 7:00-Meeting for AGO members, 7:30-Program

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Monday, February 5, 2018 From a Blank Staff to Performance and Publication: A Recital-Presentation on the Compositional Process

by Dr. Dennis Janzer The pipe organ at Clayborn Temple, update – Hillsman Wright

St. Mary’s Episcopal Cathedral, 700 Poplar Avenue, Memphis, TN 38105

Monday, March 5, 2018 Worship Planning: Working with Available Resources

Panel Discussion Featuring Local Worship Leaders St. John’s United Methodist Church, 1207 Peabody Avenue, Memphis, TN 38104

Sunday afternoon, April 8, 2018

Organ Recital by Guest Artist Alessandro Bianchi Time 3:00pm

St. George’s Episcopal Church 2425 S. Germantown Road, Germantown, TN 38138

Presented in partnership with the Friends of Music of St. George’s Episcopal

Monday, April 9, 2018 Presentation/Lecture by Alessandro Bianchi:

Marco Enrico Bossi and the Organ Reformation in Italy ***The entire evening will take place at:

St. George’s Episcopal Church, 2425 S. Germantown Road, Germantown, TN 38138

Monday, May 7, 2018 Guild Service with Installation of Officers:

Celebration of the 95th Anniversary of the 1923 Casavant, Op. 968 Stanley H. Cox, guest recitalist

St. Peter Catholic Church, 190 Adams Avenue, Memphis, TN 38103

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From John Palmer, Membership Coordinator: As membership coordinator for the coming year, I proposed the following to the executive board, who approved it: • hostDutch-treatlunchesforAGOmembers,focusingonfellowshipandcasualdiscussionofvarioustopics.• asasuggestion,notamandate,Iproposethatthesebeheldhalf-waybetweenthemonthlymeetings

(whichareheldthe1stMondayafterthe1stSundayofthemonth,exceptinSeptember).

2/18/18 - Lenten Disciplines 3/18/18 - resources

4/22/18 - our AGO chapter 5/20/18 - summer plans

Our February out-to-lunch bunch will again meet at India Palace Restaurant (corner of Poplar & Evergreen in midtown) Sunday, February 18th @ 12:30pm for a Dutch-treat meal. The topic is “Lenten Disciplines” John Palmer, Membership Chairman

We are happy to list your events for the use of our members. Please be sure to include the day, date, time,

venue/church name and address. If you send an attachment, please be sure that it is in text or document form. No PDFs, please! Graphics and text in the body of an email are fine.

All events are free admission unless otherwise noted Sunday, February 11, 4 PM – Music at St. Mary’s Luna Nova, with Barrie Cooper-Violin playing a World Première by Dennis Janzer Kelly Herrmann-flute, Nobuko Igarashi-clarinet, Robert Patterson-horn, Paul Murray-bass, Brian Ray-piano St. Mary’s Episcopal Cathedral, 700 Poplar Av, Memphis, TN 38105 www.stmarysmemphis.org Sunday, March 4 - 4 PM – Music at St. Mary’s Rutter’s Requiem, St. Mary’s Choir, Bartlett Methodist Choir, directed by Willilam Skoog Friday, March 23, 6-7:30 PM – Musical mediations on the fourteen Stations of the Cross. On the last Friday of Lent, the Church of the Nativity is offering special poetic and musical mediations on the fourteen Stations of the Cross. Each station will be accompanied by a sacred poem by the French poet Paul Claudel, after which Dr. Scott Elsholz will perform a musical meditation on that poem. This program will include organ, vocal, and flute music of a variety of composers, with a special emphasis on the works of J.S. Bach. This program is free and a Lenten soup and salad dinner will follow the program. Catholic Church of the Nativity, 5955 St. Elmo Rd., Bartlett, TN 38135

Sunday, March 26 - 7 PM – Tenebrae - Service of Darkness The Memphis Boychoir, Inc. Saint John's Episcopal Church / 3245 Central / 901-323-8597

Tuesday, April 10 - 6 PM – The National Association for Music Education, Collegiate chapter University of Memphis Members Concert Saint John's Episcopal Church / 3245 Central / 901-323-8597 Admission is free, but donations are accepted at the door.

Young Organist Competition 2018 Open to Grades 8 – 12 Sponsored by the Greater Columbia AGO Chapter Saturday, March 10, 2018 Columbia, S.C.

For rules and application see Young Organist Competition 2018 at www.columbiaago.org

Concerts and Events

“Why wait – let’s celebrate!” 95th Anniversary of Casavant Organ, Opus 968 St. Peter Church, 190 Adams, Memphis, TN Free and handicapped accessible.

Sunday, March 18 – 3:00 PM Wolf River Singers, Spring Concert – Ben Legett, Director Sunday, April 22 – 3:00 PM St. Agnes Academy/St. Dominic School Joint Concert for Earth Day

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GREAT 12th Night Party!

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Positions Available

FOR UP-TO-DATE POSITION INFORMATION OR DETAILED INFORMATION – CHECK THE LISTINGS ON OUR WEBSITE: WWW.AGOMEMPHIS.ORG/POSITIONS.HTML

To list a position in this printed newsletter and to place on the chapter website, an authorized representative of the church/institution must submit the information. Although listings are free of charge, the Executive Board of the Memphis Chapter reserves the right to review and refuse an advertisement. Listings should include a description of the position's duties and pertinent details such as: job title, number of worship services, rehearsals, choirs/ensembles, type of instrument to be played, etc. Send listings to Jane Scharding Smedley: electronically (mrsjane@stpeterchurch.org); by fax (901-526-6882); mail (22 South Reese Street, Memphis, TN 38111). For more information, contact Jane at: 901-527-8282, ext. 15. No listing will be accepted over the telephone.

***Have you ever thought about joining The Memphis Chamber Choir?***

We have openings in each section! Consider your involvement in this 30-year Memphis tradition. Contact: Brian Campbell, bcampbell@stjohnsmemphis.org/ 901-323-859

DIRECTOR OF MUSIC – Full time Germantown United Methodist Church, 2331 South Germantown Rd., Germantown, TN 38138 Position Overview: The 3500 member Germantown United Methodist Church has a dynamic, multi-faceted music ministry. The Director of Music is responsible for all aspects of the music program and will work very closely with the Senior Leadership Staff and Worship Committee to enhance all worship services. The Director of Music will oversee a sixty-voice adult choir, thirty voice youth choir, three children’s choirs, three hand bell choirs (2 adult/1 youth), and various instrumental ensembles. The Director of Music will manage Sunday morning worship services ranging from contemporary to traditional, seasonal concerts, professional music staff members, and a variety of volunteer leaders. The Director of Music will report to the Sr. Pastor and is a member of the Sr. Pastor’s leadership team. For detailed information: Website: www.germantownumc.org Please email your resume and cover letter no later than February 15, 2018 to: Randy Lewis, Director of Music Search Committee Chair, Germantown United Methodist Church 2331 South Germantown Rd., Germantown, TN 38138 gumcmusicdirectorsearch@germantownumc.org

ORGANIST – Part time Saint Mary’s Episcopal Church, 108 N. King Ave, Dyersburg, TN 38024 Organist (or pianist) one Sunday service - 10:30 am; special services include Christmas Eve and Holy Week. Contact the Rev. Gary Meade: gmeade@stmarysdyersburg.org, 731-285-3522. www.stmarysdyersburg.org ORGANIST First Baptist Church 200 East Parkway North, Memphis, TN 38107, 901-454-1131 www.fbcmemphis.org Seeking an organist who is skilled and proficient at organ performance and accompaniment (on organ and piano). Three years or more of church music experience is preferred to lead in worship, to accompany the choir one Sunday morning service weekly, and to accompany weekly Wednesday night choir rehearsal. Wicks organ. 83 ranks, 5,123 pipes. Large combination action with four individual levels. Please send resumes to Rev. Brittany Stillwell at bstillwell@fbcmemphis.org

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ORGANIST-CHOIRMASTER (Interim) All Saints’ Episcopal Church, 608 W. Jefferson Street, Tupelo, Mississippi, (www.allsaintstupelo.com) Duties – Tupelo residents · Sunday (10:45am service), special services’ liturgies, · Choir rehearsals (Wed./Sun) · Directing/conducting children’s choir program (All Saints’ Episcopal Church, continued) Duties – Applicants within 150 miles of Tupelo/no desire to relocate immediately: · Potential to negotiate abbreviated work hours and on site duties. Moller Organ (Op. 8496, 1952, 1981) revised in 2011 with Walker Digital Additions Vibrant, diverse parish; historically well supported music program; acoustically excellent nave, enthusiastic choir and extensive music library. Salary/benefits based on education, experience, weekly hours, following industry guidelines. For more information, please contact: Ms. Tommie Moore, Parish Administrator - tommie@allsaints.com ORGANIST/CHOIR DIRECTOR – Part time St. Luke Lutheran Church, 2000 N. Germantown Pky, Cordova, Tn. 38016 (www.stlukememphis.org). Provide music for Sunday Service at 10 AM plus special services during Advent and Lent. Weddings and Funerals are optional. Rehearse and direct adult Choir, bell Choir and support children’s choir leaders. Proficiency in Organ and Piano required; keyboard proficiency a plus – Organ is a Johannus Rembrandt 3000 Digital 3-manual Contact: Rev. Cliff Bahlinger, Pastor: cliff@stlukememphis.org

MINISTER OF MUSIC – Full time First Cumberland Presbyterian Church, 2280 Parr Avenue, Dyersburg, TN 38024 Appropriate musical education, training, and/or professional experience required. Significant skills in choir training, piano accompaniment, and the selection of appropriate music required. Competency in instruments is desired, but not required. Music minister will plan, organize, lead or oversee all aspects of the music ministry of the church, including adult choir, children's choirs, handbells, or any other musical groups and programs. Minister will have a part time piano/organist accompanist on staff. This position will report directly to the Senior Pastor. Contact Senior Pastor, The Reverend Cory D. Williams: pastorcory@cumberlandchurch.com or (731) 285-5703

The Substitute List can be found on our Chapter website at www.agomemphis.org/Substitutes Members keep their information on this list current themselves, using the ONCARD system or contacting our Chapter Registrar, Brian Campbell at: bcampbell@stjohnsmemphis.org. For questions or advice on substituting, contact our Chapter Placement Coordinator, Jane Scharding Smedley at: mrsjane@stpeterchurch.org

Lyric tenor available for per service solo work--Joel Chapman, 901-485-5808 or jchapphd@aol.com. Thirteen years professional voice training in classical and contemporary sacred music. Currently studying with Randal Rushing, DMA.

2017-2018 EXECUTIVE COMMITTEE Elected Officers: Dean Barry Oliver Sub-Dean André Duvall, Recording Secretary Ty Legge Registrar Brian Campbell Interim Treasurer Walton Griffin Members-at-Large: Walton Griffin (2019) Jane Scharding Smedley (2018) Theresa Osbahr(2020)

Appointed Officers (From 2017-2018) Phil Brown, Professional Concerns and Development Marc Cerisier, Librarian Martha Israel, Scholarship Kelly Kramer, Education and Summer Recitals Jane Gamble, Education Coordinator Wesley McPeters, Webmaster Lyn Joyner, Exams Coordinator Jean Jones, Publicity The Rev. Nancy O’Shea, Chaplain John Palmer, Membership Coordinator Jane Scharding Smedley, Placement Coordinator Jane Scharding Smedley, Historian/Archivist Dennis Janzer, Newsletter Editor

American Guild of Organists, Memphis Chapter P.O. Box 770004, Memphis, TN 38177-0004. www.agomemphis.org