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CHAPTER NEWS 1 DEAN’S MESSAGE 2 CRESCENDO STAFF INFORMATION 2 REGISTRAR’S CORNER 3
PHILADELPHIA CHAPTER AGO: 3Offices and Committees Directory
CHAPTER EVENTS 2017/2018 4
JANUARY JUMPSTART 5
CALENDAR OF EVENTS 6
TUESDAY NOON RECITALS 7
POSITIONS AVAILABLE 8
ORGAN HISTORICAL SOCIETY 11
EDUCATION COMMITTEE 11 WHERE AM I? 12
SUNDAY SUBSTITUTES 13
OTHER SUBSTITUTES 14
TALE PIPES 15
Newsletter of the Philadelphia Chapter of the American Guild of OrganistsDECEMBER 2017 VOLUME LXXX, NO. 4
The deadline for the next issue is December 1, 2017
Holiday GatheringCome Celebrate (recover from?)
the Holidays with ColleaguesFriday December 29, 4pm - 8pm
This year for our chapter’s annual gathering, Kathleen Scheide hasgraciously opened up her 17th century home in Levittown to us foran evening of food, drink, and good cheer. Come prepared to play
some carols on her harpsichord, virginal, harmonium, piano, organ…orwhatever other instrument you might find!
Kathleen will prepare a main course item and drinks will be provided; weask that those of you who attend bring an appetizer or dessert. Look outfor an email in December where you will be able to sign-up, let us knowwhat you will bring, and receive the address and driving directions toKathleen’s home.
JANUARY JUMPSTART - Saturday, January 13thMark Patterson, featured clinician on adult and youth choirs.Great breakout sessions, plenty of networking opportunities,
a wonderful day!See details on page 5
In the summer of 2014, I took a week-longclass at West Chester University on musicwith young children. It was a fairly small
class, but interestingly a couple of people hadcome from long distances to take it, includingtwo women from India. It was quite exciting. Italso caused me to change many of the tech-niques I use with my youngest singers.
One of the best parts of the week was a half day we spent discussing whatconstitutes great literature for children – not just musical literature, but writ-ten stories, as well. (I actually learned the difference between a NewburyAward and a Caldecott Award – duh.) A few of the criteria we identified inthe best of children’s literature are:
1. It must appeal to adults as well as children2. It must include a sense of wonder, make-believe, awe or fantasy3. The story must be delicious even after 30 repetitions4. *-see below
Clearly the founders of our faiths knew these intrinsically. Aren’t the sto-ries of Advent and Hanukah filled with these criteria? I admit I have heardthe stories well over 30 times – yet they still draw me in and amaze me atthe love of a God who cares enough about us to have done wondrousthings, and who is still doing wondrous things.
I know how busy you will all be this season. This little note comes withevery good wish from me to you, the members of the Philadelphia ChapterAGO, for a blessed and wondrous holiday season. I hope our paths willcross at a concert, service, or the Chapter Holiday Party on December 29!
Blessings!
-Marcia
*(I have a notebook page filled with songs and stories to avoid, but that’sfor another column!)
DECEMBER 2017 VOLUME LXXX, NO. 42CRESCENDO, the officialbulletin of the Philadelphia Chapter of theAmerican Guild of Organists, is publishedmonthly, September through June. All materialfor publication must reach the Editor by the1st day of the month preceding the date ofissue,.eg. November 1 for the December issue.This must be type written and e-mailed (text sup-plied in an attachment). Crescendo reservesthe right to make editorial changes and toshorten articles to fit space limitations. Articlesin Crescendo reflect the views of the writers andnot necessarily those of the Guild. All advertisingmust be arranged through the AdvertisingManager. Crescendo season and professionalcard advertising automatically renew for eachsuccessive volume, unless we receive notifica-tion of cancellation of the advertising.
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Karen Fallows & Tom Lever, Publishers215-822-6762 215-855-0287
Katherine Reier, Circulation Coordinator215-517-4160
Calendar of EventsKathleen Scheide, [email protected]
Positions AvailableFran Treisbach, [email protected]
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DEAN’S MESSAGE
DECEMBER 2017 VOLUME LXXX, NO. 43 PHILADELPHIA CHAPTERAMERICAN GUILD OF ORGANISTS
ELECTED OFFICERS
Dean Marcia Sommers 484-340-2204
[email protected] Edward Landin 717-471-7979 [email protected] Bruce Marshall 267-283-8019
[email protected] Maria deJ. Ellis 610-896-6189 [email protected] John Kampmeyer 610-731-4192
[email protected] CoordinatorDavid Furniss 215-699-6374(interim) [email protected]
Executive CommitteeTERM ENDING 2018
Doris Dabrowski, SPC 215-387-6635Clara GerdesLaurie Mueller 610-630-0805James Robb 215-329-4793
TERM ENDING 2019 Douglas Backman 508-736-3020Andrew Heller 610-246-4826Kathleen ScheideJohn Van Sant 609-498-1768
TERM ENDING 2020Sue Ellen Echard 610-585-5059
Charles Grove 717-949-2787Parker Kitterman 215-922-1695
Emily Moody 610-388-5452
APPOINTED LEADERSHIP
Chapter ChaplainRev. Claire Nevin-Field [email protected]
Chapter PhotographerJohn McEnerney 215-794-7388
Competition Committee ChairAlan Morrison 215-735-8259 [email protected]
Education Committee ChairSandor Kadar, FAGO 609-540-6548
[email protected] Committee ChairJeff Fowler 610-764-1524 [email protected] CoordinatorSandor Kadar, FAGO 609-540-6548
[email protected] / ArchivistRae Ann Anderson 215-884-4921Jeff Fowler 610-764-1524 [email protected]
Nominating Committee ChairAllen R. Popjoy 610-269-7069
[email protected] CoordinatorFrances Treisbach 484-231-1426
[email protected] Concerns Chair Judy Lang 610-623-8069
Tuesday Noon Recitals CoordinatorAndrew Heller 610-789-0146
[email protected] CoordinatorJohn Van Sant 609-498-1768
WebmasterTom Lever 215-855-0287
REGISTRAR’S CORNER
Want to join the Philadelphia chapter of the American Guild of Organists?Need to report AGO Directory changes on your current membership?Need to purchase a set of chapter mailing labels for your next music event?
Contact John Kampmeyer at: 610-731-4192 [email protected]
John Kampmeyer, Registrar
E v e K e a n e___________________Qualified, reliable soprano soloist available for weddings, funerals,
seasonal music, substitute choral directing, vocal [email protected] 215-679-8614
Roy Harker___________________Church of Saint Asaph
Bala Cynwyd, Pennsylvania
"Tis the season of giving!"
Soon these and other sayings will be flyingaround as we enter the holiday season.Unfortunately, the marketing machine that is the
merchandising world has changed that into "Tis the season of buying (soyou can be 'giving')". It's a shame that, in the hustle and bustle of ourbusy lives, the phrase "Peace on earth and goodwill to men" gets lost inthe "din" along with all the others.I have a simple way that you might be able to be giving and, at the sametime, bring some goodwill. I'm sure you all know that our numbers in bothour local chapter as well as the Nation AGO have been diminishing. Weoften lament about this and rush to figure out new ways to attract newmembers. However, do we spend enough time figuring out why thosewho are no longer members left us? Certainly we lose members through natural attrition (i.e. death or retire-ment from active organ service). Surprisingly, that is a relatively smallpercentage of the total loss. Maybe some have left because the didn'tfeel part of the group. Others might have simply forgot to renew theirmembership. We will never know the reason until we ask.I would love, as Registrar, to contact all of those who have either can-celled their membership or who are extremely late in paying their annualdues. Unfortunately, this proves to be a rather herculean task.Hopefully, there is someone (or several) members who might aid me inour efforts to increase our membership through membership retention.If you might willing to help spread the goodwill of our chapter by giving alittle bit of your time to aid me in reaching out to the "lost", please give mea call.
Season's blessings!John Kampmeyer
DECEMBER 2017 VOLUME LXXX, NO. 44
Saturday, September 23, 2017Member Reading SessionSt. Paul’s Lutheran Church, Glenside9:00 a.m.
Friday, October 20, 2017 Reformation Celebration led by Michael KrentzSettlement Music School, Queen Lane Branch7:15 p.m.
Sunday, November 5, 2017Nathan Laube in concertSt. John’s United Church of Christ, Lansdale4:00 p.m.
Friday, December 29, 2017Chapter Holiday Party at the home of Kathleen Scheide
4:00 p.m.
Saturday, January 13, 2018January JumpStart featuring Mark Patterson as composer and conductor
Bryn Mawr Presbyterian Church, Bryn Mawr
Sunday, February 18, 2018Ken Cowan in concertUrsinus College, Collegeville
Sunday, April 15, 2018Young Artists Concert and Panel Discussion featuring the newly installed C. B. Fisk, Inc.Opus 150.
Organists Amanda Mole and Joshua Stafford performing.
Panel discussion led by James ThomashowerChrist Church, Philadelphia
May 2018 - Philadelphia LegendsHonoring John WeaverFirst Presbyterian Church, Philadelphia
Philadelphia Chapter of the AGOChapter Events
2017-2018We thank our Patrons
This list is updated monthly. We receive information updatesregularly since members can join throughout the year. If youhave made a donation and are not listed, please contact ourchapter treasurer, Bruce Marshall, [email protected].
Benefactors ($500+)_______________________________________Jeffrey B. FowlerNorman Geist and Ethel Geist, CAGO
Sponsors ($300-$499)___________________________________________________Jeffrey Brillhart Theodore W Didden, CAGOSándor Kádár, FAGO Joseph J. Lewis
Donors ($150-$299)___________________________________________________Rae Ann Anderson, CAGO John H. ByrneDoris J. Dabrowski Robert H. ErbWilliam P. Fenimore David L. FurnissJudith A. Lang Steven McBrideAlan Morrison Conrad M. OlieAllen R. Popjoy Stephen F. SchreiberJudith F Stebner Gordon H. Turk
Contributors ($50-$149)___________________________________________________Carol P. Anders Debra S. BacakRobert K. Betty Lucas C BrownMary Elizabeth Campbell, CAGO Ronald T. ChanclerDavid Christopher Tom ColaoMarjorie Lynch Cummings Thomas J. DeLucaJoyce Gambrell Drayton Maria de J. EllisMary L. Fenwick, AAGO Robert FidlerPearl L Flamberg Joan GurniakLoretta S. Hartnett, SPC Andrew K. HellerAshley L. Homer Evan J. JacksonPaul S. Kinsey J. Jinsok KraybillJeffrey P. Lees Maria A. LennonThomas S. Lever Rudy A. LucenteBruce R. Marshall Leighton W. MoyerWesley D. Parrott Richard J. PilchJohn E. Reber James R RobbStephen W. Ross Clair RozierYoshiko Seavey Paul SerressequeAlexander M. Smith Jacqueline SmithMarcia L. Sommers Michael O. Stairs
Friends ($25-$49)___________________________________________________Gloria E. Bracy Nancy J. Kahler-JowAndrew M. Senn Frank L Thomson
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CALENDAR OF EVENTS All Upcoming Events for Crescendo publication should be sentto Kathleen Schiede in advance of our publication submissiondeadline, which is the first of the month preceding publication(February 1 for the March issue).
Saturday, December 2, 7:00 PMThe Dickinson Theatre Organ Society's Annual ChristmasSpectacular "The Story of Christmas." with John BarattaOrganist, The Brandywine Brass, The Brandywine Singers,The Longwood Performing Arts Dancers and many moresurprises! All seats reserved $25-35. Dickinson HighSchool, 1801 Milltown Rd., Wilmington, DE 302.995.2603www.dtoskimball.org
Sunday, December 3, 12:00 PMThe Dickinson Theatre Organ Society's Annual ChristmasSpectacular "The Story of Christmas." with John BarattaOrganist, The Brandywine Brass, The Brandywine Singers,The Longwood Performing Arts Dancers and many moresurprises! All seats reserved $25-35. Dickinson HighSchool, 1801 Milltown Rd., Wilmington, DE 302.995.2603www.dtoskimball.org
Sunday, December 3, 2:00 PM (repeated at 5:00 PM)The Many Moods of Christmas. Music for choirs, orchestraand handbells. No admission charge, but tickets arerequired. Contact Chuck Evans at the church address [email protected]. Calvary Lutheran Church, RosedaleAve & New St, West Chester PA 610.696.2475
Sunday, December 3, 4:00 PMCandlelight Christmas Concert. Carols and music of theseason led by the Chancel Choir of First PresbyterianChurch; in conjunction with West Chester's Old FashionedChristmas. Free; offering received; reception to follow. FirstPresbyterian Church, 130 W Miner St, West Chester PA610.696.0554 www.firstpreswc.com
Tuesday, December 5, 12:00 PMNoontime harpsichord recital featuring harpsichord studentsof Temple University on BMPC’s William Dowd memorialharpsichord. Free admission. Bryn Mawr PresbyterianChurch, 625 Montgomery Ave, Bryn Mawr PA610.525.2821 www.bmpc.org/programs/music-and-fine-arts
Thursday, December 7, 12:30 PMEric Plutz, organist. Nutcracker Suite by Tchaikovsky. Freeadmission Princeton University-Chapel, Nassau andWashington Rds., Princeton NJ [email protected] www.princeton.edu/~choir
Friday, December 8, 7:30 PMChristmas Dessert Concert: A Banquet of Brass. Receptionfollowing. Suggested donation $25.Church of the Loving Shepherd, 1066 South New Street,West Chester, PA 19382 www.lovingshepherd.org610.692.5662 (response line)
Saturday, December 9, 1:00 PMFREE Kimmel Center tour! Once a month, Kimmel Centertours start with a 15 minute organ demonstration by part-ners from the American Guild of Organists. Verizon Hall,The Kimmel Center 215.893.1999 www.kimmelcenter.org
Sunday, December 10, 4:00 PMAdvent Festival of Lessons and Carols, Saint Peter's Choirof Boys, Girls and Adults, Darryl Roland, Director. Freewill
offering. St. Peter's Episcopal Church, 313 Pine St,Philadelphia, PA 215.925.5968 www.stpetersphila.org
Sunday, December 10, 4:00 PMAll Bach Christmas concert featuring the Sanctuary Choirand the Chamber Orchestra of Philadelphia performingBach’s Magnificat and Christmas Oratorio, Part 1. $15/5.Bryn Mawr Presbyterian Church, 625 Montgomery Ave,Bryn Mawr PA 610.525.2821www.bmpc.org/programs/music-and-fine-arts
Sunday, December 10, 5:00 PMFrom Darkness to Light: A Service of Advent Lessons andCarols. Christ Church Christiana Hundred, 505 Buck Rd,Wilmington, DE 19807. 302.655.3379www.christchurchde.org
Sunday, December 10, 7:00 PMRing and Sing! An hour of music led by the ringing choirs ofFirst Presbyterian Church, and a carol sing; over 100 bellsand chimes! Invite a friend to this casual and fun event.Free. First Presbyterian Church, 130 W Miner St, WestChester PA 610.696.0554
Tuesday, December 12, 12:00 PMNoontime harpsichord recital featuring harpsichord studentsof Temple University on BMPC’s William Dowd memorialharpsichord. Free admission. Bryn Mawr PresbyterianChurch, 625 Montgomery Ave, Bryn Mawr PA610.525.2821 www.bmpc.org/programs/music-and-fine-arts
Sunday, December 17, 2:00 PMFestival of Nine Lessons and Carols celebrating the birth ofJesus. Bible readings interspersed with Christmas carolmusic by handbell and vocal choirs. Freewill offering.Dessert reception follows. Church of the Holy Spirit, 2871Barndt Road @ Sumneytown Pike, Harleysville, PA215.234.8020 www.churchoftheholyspirit.us
Sunday, December 17, 4:30 PM (repeated at 7:00 PM)Christmas by Candlelight. Carols with children, youth, andadult choirs, orchestra, bells, and organ with a candlelightprocession marks our continued hope of peace and good-will to all. Frewill offering. Abington Presbyterian Church,1082 Old York Rd, Abington PA 215.887.4530www.apcusa.org/MusicatAbington
Sunday, December 17, 7:30 PMLe Meslanges des Plaisirs. James Day, violin; CarolynEllman, cello; Kathleen Scheide, forteipiano. Classic pianotrios on historic instruments, with noels and seasonalmusic, including works by J.C.F. Bach, Balbastre, Corrette,Haydn and Schubert. $20. 1867 Sanctuary, 101 ScotchRoad. Ewing, NJ http://1867sanctuary.org [email protected]
Tuesday, December 19, 12:00 PMNoontime harpsichord recital featuring harpsichord studentsof Temple University on BMPC’s William Dowd memorialharpsichord. Free admission. Bryn Mawr PresbyterianChurch, 625 Montgomery Ave, Bryn Mawr PA610.525.2821 www.bmpc.org/programs/music-and-fine-arts
DECEMBER 2017 VOLUME LXXX, NO. 47
October: Chapel at Girard College2101 S. College Avenue, Philadelphia 19121E. M. Skinner 4m, 107 rank, 1933. Paul Eton, host
November: St. Paul’s Lutheran Church120 North Easton Road, Glenside, 19038. Moller 3m rebuilt. Rae Ann Anderson, host
December: Old Pine Presbyterian Church412 Pine Street, Philadelphia 19106Steere organ, 2m, 1892. Thomas Faracco, contact
January: St. Luke’s United Church of Christ125 N. Main St., North Wales PA 19454Moller 2m. Jon Leight, host
February: Abington Presbyterian Church1082 Old York Road, Abington, PA 19001Moller 3m, rebuilt. John Sall, Ethel Geist, hosts
March: St. David’s Episcopal Church763 Valley Forge Rd, Wayne PA 19087Dobson 3/46, 2007.Clair Rozier, Elaine Sonnenberg hosts
April: First Presbyterian Church130 West Miner St., West Chester PA 19382 Schantz 3/37. Marcia Sommers, Sandor Kadar, hosts
May: St. John’s United Church of Christ, 500 W. Main St., Lansdale, PA 194463 manual, newly renovated by Reuter in 2017 David Furniss, host
Andrew Heller, Coordinator610-789-0146 [email protected]
TUESDAY NOON RECITALS
Old Pine Street Presbyterian(Third, Scots and Mariners Presbyterian)
412 Pine Street Philadelphia PA 19106 Telephone: 215-925-8051
Thomas Faracco, hostAssociate Professor of Voice, Director of Graduate Studies
Westminster Choir College - Rider University
December 5 – Edward Landin Assistant Director of Music
Bryn Mawr Presbyterian Church
December 12 – Matthew GlandorfOrganist and Choir Master
Church of the Good Shepherd, Rosemont.
December 19 – Dr. David Burton Brown Organist
Grace Epiphany Episcopal Church
December 26 – no recital
Swell8' Open Diapason8' Stopped Diapason8' Salicional4' Flute Harmonic4' Violina2' Flautino8' Bassoon8' OboeTremulant
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In November 1997, Old Pine church made the decisionto purchase an historic J. W. Steere Pipe Organ toreplace the ailing electronic organ then in use.
Previous to that, the church had a Stanbridge three man-ual tracker organ, installed in 1876, which fell into disre-pair sometime during the first half of the 20th century.The J. W. Steere and Sons Opus #344 Pipe Organ wasoriginally built and installed in 1892 for the UnitarianUniversalist Church located in Elgin, Illinois and was pur-chased by Mr. Robert B. Whiting in 1992. Mr. Whitingwas an organ enthusiast who had collected some fifty
historic organs over his lifetime. One of his attractions tothe J. W. Steere Pipe Organ was to save this significantexample of 19th century American Organ construction.The instrument was completely overhauled and installedin his studio in 1992. Mr. Whiting considered this hisfavorite of all the historic organs he had purchased overthe years, due to its unusually rich and beautiful tone.After Mr. Whiting’s death, the instrument went up forauction and was purchased by Patrick Murphy, who didthe renovation. The organ was installed at Old Pine dur-ing the summer of 1998.
DECEMBER 2017 VOLUME LXXX, NO. 48
Director of MusicTrinity Christian United Church of Christ2009 Church Rd, Skippack, PA 19474www.trinityskippack.org 610.584.4054Posted 11/16/17
Trinity Christian United Church of Christ, the onlychurch in Skippack Village, is seeking a Director ofMusic. This is a part-time position of approximately 6to10 hours a week.
The Director of Music is responsible for the musicalorganization at Trinity Christian UCC including but notlimited to Sunday worship services, special servicesand choir. The Director of Music will strive to bring thecongregation closer to God through hymns, anthems,and praise songs. The ideal person will be energetic,able to work with all age groups, experienced inaccompanying the congregation and choir in contem-porary/modern praise music as well as traditionalhymns on an electric piano.
To learn more about us, please visit our web site atwww.trinityskippack.org. We invite you to become partof a warm and welcoming community church united bya common desire to serve Jesus Christ. If interested,please send a resume via email [email protected] or mail to Trinity ChristianUCC, Attention: Worship Committee Chair, P.O. Box538, Skippack, PA 19474.
Minister of MusicAscension United Church of ChristJeffersonville, West Norriton Twp., PAwww.ascensionucc.orgPosted 11/13/17
Ascension United Church of Christ, a progressive, jus-tice-oriented, open and affirming congregation, is cur-rently seeking a Minister of Music. They seek a musi-cian skilled on both piano and organ. Primary respon-sibilities are to provide appropriate music for oneSunday service per week, rehearse the adult choir onewith one evening rehearsal per week and before theSunday service, and provide other music as requiredfor additional special services.
Ascension is a multi-generational church welcoming toall. It sponsors an annual concert to endow a scholar-ship program for graduating high school seniors activein their school’s Gay-Straight Alliance club. ThePhiladelphia Gay Men’s Chorus has been the featurefor these concerts. The church founded and sponsorsCommunity Alliance to provide an affirming, nurturing,safe environment for LGBTQ+ youth, their parents and
allies. The church’s music program has grown inscope and importance by contributing to a welcomingchurch experience. They seek a person with an innov-ative spirit who is committed to developing communitythrough music, an ability to nurture gifts in others, anda desire to unite the congregation in song.
Interested musicians should forward their resume andcover letter to Search Committee, Reformed Church ofthe Ascension UCC, 1700 West Main Street,Jeffersonville PA 19403.
Organist (part time)Star of Hope Baptist Church7137 Hegerman St., Phila, PA 19135Posted 11/13/17
Star of Hope Baptist Church seeks an organist to playon the first, third and fourth Sundays each month andfor choir rehearsals. Please contact Sister Renee Longat 267.625.4823.
Director of Sacred MusicSt. Agnes Catholic Church233 W. Gay St., West Chester, PA 19380Posted 11/05/17
St. Agnes R.C. Church seeks a full-time Director ofSacred Music reporting to the Director of PastoralServices. The Director of Sacred Music is responsiblefor all music associated with regular and specialMasses/Liturgical Services of St. Agnes Parish. Theincumbent will direct and coordinate music for allparish-wide liturgical celebrations in coordination withthe Director of Pastoral Services, provide organ musicfor all regularly scheduled Masses and any additionalMasses scheduled for special days of the church’s cal-endar, direct and accompany all weekly rehearsals forthe adult and children/school choirs, coordinate andassign cantors for liturgical services, schedule specialmusicians as needed, prepare and implement thesacred music budget and assist with print, web andsocial media marketing related to recruiting choirmembers, cantors and other musicians.
Qualifications include a baccalaureate degree(Master’s Degree preferred), two years of relevantexperience, expert proficiency on the organ, beingwell-versed in the Lectionary and liturgical calendar inchoosing hymns, responses, and other special musicand, particularly, being sensitive to the importance ofmusic in the Roman Catholic tradition and possessingstrong interpersonal and communication skills.Resumes may be submitted to [email protected].
POSITIONS AVAILABLEFran Treisbach, Coordinator
484-231-1426 [email protected]
We are happy to advertise positions available for churches in theGreater Philadelphia Area as a free service. We need to request that allads stay within a 250 word limit – applicants should be directed to thechurch for further information. We would also be very grateful ifchurches encourage their organists to join our chapter – and manyinclude dues payment as a contract perk!
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DECEMBER 2017 VOLUME LXXX, NO. 49
Organist and AccompanistCalvary Lutheran Church730 S. New St., West Chester, PA 19382www.clcwc.org 610.696.2475Posted 10/20/17
Calvary Lutheran Church is a large congregation seek-ing a part-time organist, 15-18 hours per week.Primary responsibilities include providing sacred organmusic for two weekly worship services (traditional),accompanying several choirs, soloists and instrumen-tal ensembles, as well as playing for weddings andfunerals. This individual must be available for weeklychoir rehearsals (generally one night per week) andoccasional services and events as needed. The candi-date should be an accomplished organist, but pianoand accompanying skills are also essential. It is pre-ferred that the candidate has a Bachelor of Musicdegree or suitable credentials, but must have evidenceof formal organ training. The organ is a three manualAustin/Walker with 105 ranks.
Applicants should send a cover letter, resume andthree references to Mrs. Kendra Werner, Director ofMusic Ministries, at the church address above, oremail to [email protected].
Praise Team DirectorCalvary Lutheran Church730 S. New St., West Chester, PA 19382www.clcwc.org 610.696.2475Posted 10/20/17
Calvary Lutheran Church is a large congregation seek-ing a part-time Praise Team Director, 8-10 hours perweek. Primary responsibilities include providing lead-ership for the Praise Team, including selecting musicand rehearsing ensemble musicians for one weeklyworship service. The candidate should be an accom-plished musician. Piano or guitar skills are preferred.
Applicants should send a cover letter, resume andthree references to Mrs. Kendra Werner, Director ofMusic Ministries, at the church address above, oremail to [email protected].
Director of MusicSt. Peter's Evangelical Lutheran Church3025 Church Road, Lafayette Hill, PA 19444www.stpeterslafayettehill.org 610.828.3098Posted 10/13/17
St. Peter's Evangelical Lutheran Church seeks aDirector of Music to provide music for all regularSunday and special worship services. The organ is a1968 Möller comprised of thirty-two ranks across threemanuals and pedal, completely refurbished in 2016.The sanctuary also boasts a baby grand piano for use
during worship services.
The Director of Music will instruct and direct all estab-lished choirs of the church including Adult Choir,Children's choir, and Handbell choir. In years that thechurch celebrates the Boar's Head and Yule LogFestival, the Director of Music will have the overallresponsibility for musical preparation and performanceof an orchestra and choir.
Candidates should display strong organ and keyboardskills in a variety of musical styles, lead and build avariety of church music programs, and demonstratethe ability to collaborate with others while maintainingprofessional interpersonal skills.
Please submit a cover letter, resume and three currentreferences to Stephanie Freidly [email protected] or by mail to St. Peter’sEvangelical Lutheran Church at the above address.
Organist/Pianist/AccompanistConcord Presbyterian ChurchWilmington, DelawarePosted 10/13/17
Concord Presbyterian Church, P.C. (U.S.A.) inWilmington, Delaware, an open and inclusive congre-gation with a creative, vibrant music program anddynamic community concerts has a part-time (approx.10 hrs.) opening for an organist/pianist/accompanist.The Concord Presbyterian Church music ministry fos-ters a positive, creative, flexible, collaborative environ-ment. It is a short 30-minute commute from downtownPhiladelphia.
While the full-time Minister of Music administers theoverall program, plans and selects repertoire, con-ducts and leads rehearsals, the responsibilities of thisposition are, in coordination with the Music Minister, toaccompany choirs, soloists and the congregation onorgan or piano (whichever is appropriate for the reper-toire) for one weekly Sunday morning service and oneThursday evening rehearsal per week, provide appro-priate preludes and postludes for Sunday services andother occasional services where appropriate, andaccompany occasional additional rehearsals for theadult choir, children/youth, holiday services, concertsor special church events as needed.
While there is no specific degree requirement, the bestcandidate will demonstrate values in accord with thoseof the church, proficiency in performing and accompa-nying on both organ and piano, excellent sight-read-ing, stylistic proficiency in a variety of genres fromclassical to contemporary, a cooperative and collabo-rative spirit and good interpersonal skills.
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Compensation is at a competitive regional marketrate, factoring in experience/expertise, and includesup to six weeks flexible time off.
Please forward further inquiries and materials toMatthew Pressley, Concord Presbyterian Church,1800 Fairfax Blvd., Wilmington, DE 19803 or via emailto [email protected].
OrganistBethel Hill United Methodist Church2000 Bethel Road, Lansdale, PA610.584.6936Posted 9/25/17Bethel Hill United Methodist Church is seeking anorganist to provide service music for three traditionalSunday morning services from September throughJune, two Sunday services in July and August, andspecial holiday services. Salary is commensurate withexperience. Resumes may be emailed [email protected] or mailed to Bethel Hill UnitedMethodist Church at the address above.
Organist/Music DirectorRedeemer Lutheran ChurchHulmeville & Woodland Avenues, Penndel, PA 19047http://redeemerlutheranpenndel.org 215.757.2724Posted 9/14/17Redeemer Lutheran Church is seeking a part-timeOrganist/Music Director to begin immediately.Responsibilities include providing music (liturgy,hymns, choir music) for the Sunday service and occa-sional special services, organization and direction ofthe adult choirs including one rehearsal per week,coordination with the handbell choir, and working withchildren weekly after worship service for special musictime and preparation for festival services.Requirements are strong organ skills, appreciation fora variety of musical styles, creativity and the willing-ness to develop new and existing music programs.Rehearsal days and times are flexible. Starting salaryis $12,000 per year.Resumes may be sent by US mail to the aboveaddress, by fax to 215.757.7199, or by email [email protected].
Organist/Choir DirectorSt. Paul’s Evangelical Lutheran Church (Olney)5900 N. 5th Street, Philadelphia, PA 19120http://st-pauls-lutheran-church3.bridgeelementcms.com215.424.4800Posted 9/14/17St. Paul’s Evangelical Lutheran Church seeks anorganist to provide service music for Sunday worship,Christmas Eve, Maundy Thursday and Good Friday.
Responsibilities include leading the Chancel Choirand/or individuals/ensembles with rehearsals followingSunday worship, supporting and/or accompanying theself-directed Handbell Choir, and expanding youthmusic involvement as part of the Sunday School pro-gram. The organ is a newly-installed digital Infinity 361Series Rodgers.St. Paul’s is located in an ethnically diverse neighbor-hood, and the church’s music program should supportsuch diversity. Candidates should have experiencewith church liturgy, demonstrate an ability toperform/lead a church music program of varied genres(i.e., classical, traditional, contemporary), have experi-ence building participation in worship and music pro-grams and possess strong organizational skills, lead-ership competencies and a congenial personality.Letters of interest or resumes may be submitted [email protected] or by US mail to the aboveaddress. The church office may be contacted at215.424.4800.
Music MinisterFirst Presbyterian Church at Norristown113 E. Airy Street, Norristown, PA 19401Posted 6/8/17First Presbyterian Church at Norristown seeks a part-time music minister to facilitate the glorification of ourHeavenly Father through the art of music. This individ-ual will lead and develop the music ministry for thechurch in consultation with the pastor and Session in away that is consistent with its theology, values andmission.Responsibilities include overseeing and leading allmusical aspects of the Sunday worship service andspecial services including selecting congregationalhymns, coordinating music for prelude, offertory andpostlude, providing musical accompaniment duringhymns and praise songs, leading the choir anthem(s)and coordinating guest musicians. Responsibilitiesalso include leading and developing the adult choir,assisting in coordination of a biweekly Thursday nightpraise service and discovering, developing andempowering congregant musicianship. Ability and will-ingness to lead a hand bell choir and/or children’schoir is a plus. Instruments include a three-manualRodgers organ, a 1938 Steinway grand piano and a1936 Mathushek grand piano.Candidates should play professional-level piano andbe comfortable with contemporary, traditional and eth-nic musical styles. Ability to play organ is preferred;additional instruments are a plus. A commitment ofaround 6-10 hours per week are required with varia-tions during holidays or special circumstances.Applicants may contact the church office at [email protected], 610.272.1357, or Jim Serratore at [email protected], 610.812.1107.
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ORGAN HISTORICAL SOCIETYBynum Petty, [email protected] Sándor Kádár, FAGO, Chair 609-540-6548
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Last December at the AGONext scholarship audition I hadthe chance to meet a young
man who, besides his wonderfulplaying had ambitious plans regard-ing his future career as an organist.When I was his age I did not havesuch specific plans for my future...
Would you introduce yourself?My name is Jinsok Kraybill. I am 15, and in 10thgrade. This is my sixth year of homeschooling,which allows me to have a lot more time to pursuemy music. I am a conservative Presbyterian, an avidgolfer, and I like to design churches, golf courses,and pipe organs.
How did you get in touch with the organ?I got interested in the organ when I was 3 at FirstPresbyterian in Hollidaysburg, PA (my grand-mother's church.) My parents could not find mebecause I had gone into the choir loft to look at theorgan - a 1957, 4-manual, Tellers pipe organ, withconsole by Kegg. The organist was very nice andshowed me everything. I think what intrigued mewere all the controls, stops, and lovely, colorfulsounds that came out of it. I have my own electronicorgan at home, but I am thankful to be able to prac-tice at St. James ELCA, Pottstown, and AugustusELCA, Trappe. Whenever we can, we go to organconcerts (Macy’s, Ursinus, 1st Pres Allentown) andother musical performances (Temple’s Rock Hall,Verizon Hall, Vox Amadeus.)
Tell me more about your musical background.I have been studying organ for 2 years with GordonTurk. My piano teacher’s piano teacher knew Dr.Turk and suggested we call him. The rest is history,as they say! I just finished Johann Pachelbel’s Eminor Toccata, and I am working through the 8Preludes and Fugues attributed to J.S. Bach. LastDecember when auditioning for the AGO Next schol-arship, I played All Glory Laud and Honor, arrangedby Dan Miller. I have been transcribing Handel’sHallelujah Chorus for the organ -- I don’t rememberwhat version I am on! I am not in any official churchposition, but I have played at First Presbyterian,Hollidaysburg, St. James ELCA for Palm Sunday,and Augustus ELCA for various occasions. I havealso played the keyboard for my own church, Grace& Peace PCA.
What are your future plans?My college plan is to go to a university, like Indiana,to study organ, and be on the golf team. My dreamis to be a concert and church organist, or a PGA pro.I am also interested in being a pharmaceutical rep,because I like people and I heard they play a lot ofgolf.
Dear Friends,
By now you might well wonderjust how long we’ll be goingon about the move of OHS to
Stoneleigh. It could go on forawhile, because there’s a goodchance that the best is yet tocome. For several years nowwe’ve been at this, workingtogether with Natural Lands, JohnMilner Architects, and a group ofdedicated craftsmen to repurposehistoric Stoneleigh Mansion and grounds for use bytwo nonprofit institutions, each dedicated to preser-vation. Throughout this extended period we havebeen joined by members of the PhiladelphiaChapter, AGO, who have offered us moral supportand participation in a number of initiatives. And,indeed, the first group we will convene at Stoneleighare your members who are especially interested inthe Philadelphia Chapter Archives, as well as thoseof the OHS. I daresay we will mounting projects ofreal interest in the coming months, and years.
I was especially happy to be invited by EdwardLandin to participate in the coming JanuaryJumpstart on Saturday the 13th. Joining me for theOHS presentation will be our Archivist, Bynum Petty,whom many of you know from his submissions tothis column. He will be on hand to offer something ofa “tour” of the OHS Library and Archives atStoneleigh. Also joining us, Adam Dieffenbach, pro-prietor of Emery Brothers, engaged in the installationof the Aeolian-Skinner Op. 878 residence organ atStoneleigh. When we spoke about this at an earlierJanuary Jumpstart, the project was largely on paper.Now it is taking shape, and we will have lots toreport. And before long we will invite you to come trythe instrument.
We are so pleased to be settling amongst you —hoping to become good neighbors — and returningthe welcome you have generously offered to us.
On behalf of the Board of OHS, and all our mem-bers, I wish you a wonderful holiday time and greatsuccess with beautiful music-making — from Adventthrough Christmas Day — into the New Year,Epiphany, and beyond!
Sincerely,Jim
James Weaver, CEOOrgan Historical Society
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Carolyn Boxmeyer_________________Flutist
215.333.8833
William J. Gatens, D. Phil., F.A.G.O., Ch.M.___________________St. John the Baptist Catholic Church, Bridgeport, PA
Congregation Adath Jeshurun, Elkins ParkAmerican Record Guide
Mar jor ie Lynch Cummings___________________
C.A.G.O. First Presbyterian Church of Olney
Kar l Tr icomi , M.S.___________________Mater Ecclesiae Roman Catholic ChurchRowan College at Burlington County856 482-7402 www.karltricomi.com
WHERE AM I? Our puzzle for November was one and the same as theTuesday Noon site for that month, St. Paul’s LutheranChurch in Glenside. Thank you Rae Ann Anderson foralso hosting our September event!
The historical photos are from our Archivist, Jeff Fowler, and were published MANY years ago in thePhiladelphia Inquirer when this instrument first appeared in our area. The recent photos were kindlysupplied by its current owner. Can you identify where it first lived, and where it now resides?
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SOC Debra Bacak Sellersville, PA 215-257-0553SOC David Burton Brown Philadelphia, PA 267-297-6132SOC R, Pernell Cunningham Philadelphia, PA 215-678-0576SOC Doris J. Dabrowski SPC Philadelphia, PA 215-790-1115SOC Joyce Drayton Philadelphia PA 215-635-5778SOC Lee de Mets, FAGO Chalfont, PA 215-997-0219SOC Adam F. Dieffenbach Telford, PA 267-738-2326 SOC Joyce Drayton Philadelphia PA 215-635-5778SOC John Ervin Philadelphia, PA 267-886-8212SOC Laurence Esposito Philadelphia, PA 917-379-2361SO Karen B. Fallows SPC Hatfield, PA 267-240-7800 SOC Susanna Faust West Chester, PA 610-766-1812SOC Robert Fidler Cheltenham, PA 215-260-3758SOC Jeremy J. Flood CAGO Philadelphia, PA 215-625-2747 SOC Kevin E. Gane Aston, PA 610-675-7875SOC Louise M. Gerdelmann Souderton, PA 215-723-6975SOC Lisa Guglielmo Glenmoore, PA 610-906-7740SOC Raymond Johnson Cheltenham, PA 215-635-9944SOC Mary Eileen Johnston Havertown, PA 610-633-2264 SOC Joel E. Klingman SPC Southampton, PA 215-355-8445 SOC Thomas S. Lever Lansdale, PA 215-855-0287
SUNDAY SUBSTITUTESThe codes preceding each name have the following meanings: S = Available to play on a Sunday,O = Available to play other services such as weddings/funerals/weekdays, C = will also direct a choirThis list is published as a courtesy to the chapter membership. Although the AGO assumes no responsibility for the musicianship or reliabilityof substitute organists, Guild certificates and other degree programs indicate preparation beyond the minimum.Please note: This list includes only current members of the Philadelphia Chapter. To be included on this list, please be sure your membershipis current and forward your information to Fran Treisbach at 484-231-1426 or [email protected].
S Chiduzie Madubata Philadelphia, PA 301-919-9632SOC Elizabeth A. Manus St. Davids, PA 610-293-9002SOC Mardia Melroy Ambler, PA 215-646-1975SOC Constance H. Mickel Bryn Mawr, PA 610-527-9514SOC Scott Myers Ewing, NJ 215-715-1003 SO Patricia Nyce King of Prussia, PA 267-252-3020 SOC Kirsten K. Olson Collegeville, PA 610-764-6264 SOC Patricia A. Pezick Blue Bell, PA 610-405-3736SOC Katherine J. Reier SPC Abington, PA 215-287-9939 SOC Barbara Haddad Romesburg Drexel Hill, PA 610-446-3540SOC Mark Shockey Langhorne, PA 267-352-5139SO Alexander M. Smith King of Prussia, PA 610-265-4390SOC Rich Spotts Doylestown, PA 267-371-2687SOC Dawn Stevens Drexel Hill, PA 610-220-4797SOC Janet L. Tebbel Philadelphia, PA 267-250-7727SOC Fran Treisbach West Norriton Twp, PA 484-231-1426SOC Matt Valent Collegeville, PA 610-924-5088SOC John W. Van Sant Trenton, NJ 609-498-1768SOC John Walthausen Wilmington, DE 310-738-6155SOC Karen Whitney Philadelphia, PA 215-424-8450 S John C. Williams Doylestown, PA 215-622-1015
Code Substitute Location Phone Number Code Substitute Location Phone Number
Organists on this list are available to play Sunday services
D e n n i s E l w e l l___________________
E l i z a b e t h Manu s ___________________Pianist, Organist, Vocal coach
Auditions, recitals, special eventshttp://www.elizabethmanus.com
We would like our substitute lists to be a valuable, reliable and up to date resource for the community and forour members . We want to include everyone who wishes to be listed and to do so as accurately as possible.Please take a moment to let us know if you wish to be listed and are not, if your information has changed, or ifyou no longer wish to be listed. We will be trying to ensure that only current chapter members are listed, andas such will be removing names of non-renewed members. If your name has been removed in error, or if youneed corrections, please contact Fran Treisbach as indicated above.
Rudolph A. Lucente___________________Director of Sacred Music, St. Charles Borromeo Seminary
Asst. Wanamaker Grand Court Organ
Sándor Kádár, F.A.G.O.___________________Organist, Conductor, Accompanist, Improvisor
First Presbyterian ChurchWest Chester, Pennsylvania
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OC Lucas C. Brown Philadelphia, PA 267-474-8476 OC Joseph J. Buches Philadelphia, PA 610-220-9307 OC D. Stephen Cable Bethlehem, PA 484-866-6019OC Mary Eliz. Campbell, CAGO Phoenixville, PA 484-995-6110O Ronald Chancler, SPC Levittown, PA 267-679-6638OC Jack Charles Schwenksville, PA 610-287-9366OC Linda J. Clark West Chester, PA 610-793-1606O Ron Coles Philadelphia, PA 267-973-0323OC Marjorie L. Cummings CAGO Philadelphia, PA 215-728-1530OC Thomas G Denny Spring City, PA 610-864-6143OC Theodore W. Didden CAGO Ambler, PA 215-646-0294 OC Michael Diorio Bryn Mawr, PA 609-947-5112OC Sue Ellen Echard Harleysville, PA 610-585-5059 OC Maria de J. Ellis Ardmore, PA 610-896-6189OC Paul Emmons AAGO, ChM Warminster, PA 215-675-6478O Suzanne Erb Philadelphia, PA 215-568-5795 O Jonathan G. Fairchild Huntingdon Valley, PA 215-947-8340OC Paul Fejko Philadelphia, PA 609-462-9000 OC Kathleen Flaherty Philadelphia, PA 215-242-2964O Patricia Gallo-Terrenzio Huntingdon Valley, PA 215-947-4759OC William J. Gatens, FAGO, ChM Chester, PA 610-876-5617OC Charles Glandorf Coopersburg, PA 610-416-1055OC Eric Gombert Souderton, PA 267-471-7003OC Peter Gowen Philadelphia, PA 215-776-7374
OTHER SUBSTITUTES
O Timothy Harrell Doylestown, PA 215-297-5812O H. Ray Hunsicker West Chester, PA 610-399-4358OC Grete Ingalls, CAGO Philadelphia, PA 267-253-4007 OC Beth Z. Jenkins Oreland, PA 215-885-7275 OC D. Damien Jones Wilmington, DE 215-432-2178OC Sandor Kadar, FAGO Newtown, PA 609-540-6548OC Maria Lennon Hatboro, PA 215-896-9484OC David Clark Little Feasterville, PA 610-209-5243O Glenn M. Matis Doylestown, PA 215-489-2548 OC Steven J. McBride West Chester, PA 610-633-3442 OC Warren Edward McCall Hopewell, NJ 609-477-4927OC Lee F. Milhous Doylestown, PA 215-348-8872 OC Wesley D. Parrott Philadelphia, PA 215-732-6732OC Aaron C. Patterson Philadelphia, PA 215-725-0959 O Margaret Realley Doylestown PA 215-345-8564OC Katherine Rick ,CAGO Wayne, PA 517-945-3448O Ruth E. Rineer Cheltenham, PA 267-536-5706OC Valerie Rozek Chesterbrook, PA 440-478-8163OC Jeffrey J. Shuman, FAGO, ChM Lightstreet, PA 570-784-1574 OC Judith F. B. Stebner Warminster, PA 215-630-9632OC Bruce J. Thorsen Doylestown,. PA 215-622-1023OC F. Anthony Thurman Cherry Hill, NJ 856-616-2480O Jerry L. E. Wright Collingdale, PA 610-586-7381
The codes preceding each name have the following meanings:O = Available to play other services such as weddings/funerals/weekdays, C = will also direct a choirThis list is published as a courtesy to the chapter membership. Although the AGO assumes no responsibility for the musicianship or reliabilityof substitute organists, Guild certificates and other degree programs indicate preparation beyond the minimum.Please note: This list includes only current members of the Philadelphia Chapter. To be included on this list, please be sure your membershipis current and forward your information to Fran Treisbach at 484-231-1426 or [email protected].
These organists are NOT available to play Sunday services
Code Substitute Location Phone Number Code Substitute Location Phone Number
• Quality New Instruments• Conscientious Electro-Pneumatic and Mechanical Restoration• • Consultations•
300 Old Reading Pike, Suite 1D, Stowe, PA 19464P: 610.970.9817 • pjmorgans.com • [email protected]
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We would like our substitute lists to be a valuable, reliable and up to date resource for the community and forour members . We want to include everyone who wishes to be listed and to do so as accurately as possible.Please take a moment to let us know if you wish to be listed and are not, if your information has changed, or ifyou no longer wish to be listed. We will be trying to ensure that only current chapter members are listed, andas such will be removing names of non-renewed members. If your name has been removed in error, or if youneed corrections, please contact Fran Treisbach as indicated above.
DECEMBER 2017 VOLUME LXXX, NO. 415
TALE PIPESMary Elizabeth Campbell, CAGO, Editor
‘Twas the night before Christmas,Choir packed in the loft,
We’re up later than usual,An alto just coughed.
The director is fretting,With hopes that the flock,
Each nuance is gettingAs they attempt Bach,
We’re now sporting new incense,And candles ablaze,
Some basses grabbed handkerchiefs,The sopranos looked dazed.
The church is quite full and so,Little ones cute,
Young brothers start battling,Alas they’re not mute,
Special music – two trumpetsAlways reliable,
But with mouthfuls of crumpetsMore right notes – desirable,
Voice and organ, all swelling,But now there’s a cipher,
Dash off – usher/repairman,In this church he’s a lifer!
There are solos and chorus,And our newest tenor,
Is in danger of baskingIn personal splendor
We’re all filled with awe,Touched by music serene.
May we all be more loving,Give up venting of spleen.
May your music be lovely,May tension decrease,
May you make it to January,And all in one piece!
~ Mib
Mary Elizabeth Campbell, C.A.G.O.___________________Music Therapist – MAMT – BC
Private Music Teacher, Therapist, EDMR Practitioner
H a r r y W i l k i n s o nIn Memoriam___________________Ph.D., F.A.G.O.
NEWSLETTER OF THE PHILADELPHIA CHAPTER OF THE AMERICAN GUILD OF ORGANISTS
Katherine Reier, Circulation Coordinator1936 Guernsey AvenueAbington, PA 19001-3702
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