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THE VOLUNTARY TRUMPET A PUBLICATION OF THE CHARLESTON CHAPTER

OF THE AMERICAN GUILD OF ORGANISTS

MARCH 2018

The mission of the American Guild of Organists is to enrich lives through organ and choral mu-

sic. We encourage excellence in the performance of organ and choral music; inspire, educate,

and offer certification for organists and choral conductors; provide networking, fellowship, and

mutual support; nurture future generations of organists; promote the organ in its historic and

evolving roles; and engage wider audiences with organ and choral music.

With no further nominations submitted from the

membership, the slate of officers published in the

February Voluntary Trumpet stands. The board

thanks the hard work of the nominating committee:

Dr. Bill Gudger, Ms. Nancy Lefter, and Dr. Julia

Harlow.

The membership will vote on the slate at the

March 12 meeting at the Citadel. See the article

on page 4.

Dean: Loretta Haskell

Loretta is currently serving as

Sub-Dean of the chapter. She

was previously Dean in the

years 2010–2012, leading the

chapter in its first Pipe Organ

Encounter Plus for adults. She

is Director of Music and Or-

ganist at St. Mark’s Episcopal

Church, runs a vibrant private

studio for voice and piano, and

is the K4-Third Grade Music

Teacher at Charleston Catholic.

Sub-Dean: Jennifer McPherson

Jennifer is a relative new-

comer to the chapter. She

is Minister of Music and

Organist at First (Scots)

Presbyterian Church. Go

here for a full biography:

http://www.first-

scots.org/jennifer-mcpherson/.

Secretary: Nancy Lefter

Nancy has served the chapter in

a number of capacities over

many years. She teaches at The

Citadel in the Fine Arts area,

directing the choir, teaching

courses, and playing for wed-

dings. She is the assistant or-

ganist at the Cathedral Church of St. Luke and St.

Paul. Nancy is a well-known jazz singer and can be

heard frequently at celebratory functions around

town.

Treasurer: Edmund LeRoy

Ed has been treasurer since 2010

only because nobody else wants

the job. He’s the organist at Ro-

denberg Chapel at Franke at

Seaside. Ed is Professor Emeri-

tus of Music from Rollins Col-

lege in Winter Park, FL.

At Large: Katie Holland (until 2022)

Katie is a rostered Deacon in

the ELCA and Minister of Mu-

sic at Lutheran Church of the

Redeemer where she has served

musically since 2010, directing

the adult, children's, and hand-

bell choirs. She completed her

formal church music education

at Lenoir-Rhyne University and Yale Divinity

FINAL SLATE OF OFFICERS 2018–2020

http://www.first-scots.org/jennifer-mcpherson/

http://www.first-scots.org/jennifer-mcpherson/

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School and has been a resident of Charleston for

nearly nine years. She lives with her husband,

Andy, son, Lane, cat, Kitty, and betta fish, Gamma.

At Large: Scott Atwood, CAGO

(until 2022)

Scott is Director of Music Minis-

tries and Organist-Choirmaster at

Christ Our King Catholic Church.

Go here for a full biography:

https://www.christourkingmusic.com/join_us

Continuing At Large Members

until 2020

Ann Hood

Ann is Director of Tradition-

al Music Ministries at the

Church of the Holy Cross,

Sullivan’s Island. She is a

long-time member of the

Charleston Chapter.

Huey Waldon

Huey is Director of Music and

Organist at Stella Maris Roman

Catholic Church, Sullivan’s

Island. He is also active as mu-

sic director for theatrical pro-

ductions in the Charleston area.

CALENDAR

THURSDAY, MARCH 1, 7:30 PM

BACH FESTIVAL: HANDEL,

CORELLI & BACH CONCERTOS

Charleston Baroque Orchestra with

Cynthia Roberts, violin, and Phoebe

Carrai, cello, playing period instru-

ments. First (Scots) Presbyterian Church, 53

Meeting St, Charleston 29401. Tickets may be

purchased at www.bachsocietyofcharleston.org.

FRIDAY, MARCH 2, 7:30 PM

BACH FESTIVAL: CHRISTOPHER

JACOBSON, ORGAN

The organist of Duke University

Chapel in concert. St. Michael’s

Church, 71 Broad St, Charleston

29401. Tickets may be purchased at

www.bachsocietyofcharleston.org.

SATURDAY, MARCH 3, 3:00 PM

BACH FESTIVAL: YOUNG ARTISTS

RECITAL

(A Bach Society of Charleston Out-

reach Program). Bishop Gadsden

Chapel, 1 Bishop Gadsden Way, Charleston

29412.

SATURDAY, MARCH 3, 7:00 PM

BACH FESTIVAL: ST. JOHN PASSION

Sung in German. Richard Bordas,

conductor. Rufus Müller, Evangelist.

Charleston Baroque Voices and So-

loists; Charleston Baroque Orchestra. First

(Scots) Presbyterian Church, 53 Meeting St,

Charleston 29401. Tickets may be purchased at

www.bachsocietyofcharleston.org.

SUNDAY, MARCH 4, 4:00 PM

BACH FESTIVAL ON THE ISLANDS

Bach Suite and a selection from the

St. John Passion. Charleston Ba-

roque Voices and Soloists; Charles-

ton Baroque Orchestra. Holy Spirit Catholic

Church, 3871 Betsy Kerrison Pkwy, Johns Is-

land, SC 29455. Tickets:

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CHORAL EVENSONG

Evening Canticles in C Minor by Sir George

Dyson and “God so loved the world” by Bob

Chilcott. Grace Church Cathedral, 98 Went-

worth St, Charleston 29401.

MONDAY, MARCH 5, 7:30 PM

THE FURMAN

SINGERS

The celebrated

choral group under

the direction of

Prof. Hugh F.

Floyd (with Dr.

Charles Tompkins, organ). Grace Church Ca-

thedral, 98 Wentworth St, Charleston 29401.

Tickets $10-$20. Tickets can be purchased

ahead of time ($4 fee) at www.instantseats.com.

TUESDAY, MARCH 6, 12:15 PM

ST. LUKE’S CHAPEL RECITAL SERIES

The MUSC Gospel Choir in concert. St. Luke’s

Chapel, 181 Ashley Ave, Charleston 29425.

WEDNESDAY, MARCH 7, 12:00 PM

BROWN BAG LENTEN RECITALS

Fernando Troche, classical guitar. Bag lunch

provided; donations accepted. St. James Church,

1872 Camp Rd, Charleston 29412.

SATURDAY, MARCH 10, 10:00 AM TO 12:00 PM

HECTOR OLIVERA

MASTERCLASS

Steinway Gallery, 1664 Old

Towne Rd, Charleston, SC

29407. RSVP to George Hiatt

(843) 296-8901 or

[email protected]


HECTOR OLIVERA, ORGAN

Organ dedication and inaugural

concert by the renowned concert

organist. Custom Allen 3-

manual, 80 ranks, installed by

George Hiatt. Immaculate Con-

ception Catholic Church, 510 Saint James Ave,

Goose Creek. Reception following.


CHORAL EVENSONG SUNG BY THE CHOIR OF

GRACE CHURCH, TORONTO

The Dorian Service by Thomas Tallis and “It is

a thing most wonderful” by Philip Moore. Grace

Church Cathedral, 98 Wentworth St, Charleston

29401.



Susie Hyman, Celtic harp. St. Luke’s Chapel,

181 Ashley Ave, Charleston 29425.



Matthew Wilkinson, piano. Bag lunch provided;

donations accepted. St. James Church, 1872

Camp Rd, Charleston 29412.


THIRD SUNDAY AT THREE CONCERT SERIES

Linda Wills and Mary Sue McDaniel, duo pia-

nists, will showcase works by Wesley,

Shostokovich, Schubert, and others. St. Theresa

The Little Flower Catholic Church, 1101 Dor-

chester Rd, Summerville.


CHORAL EVENSONG

Evening Canticles in D Minor by Thomas

Walmisley and “Jesu, grant me this I pray” by

Orlando Gibbons (arr. Bairstow). Grace Church

Cathedral, 98 Wentworth St, Charleston 29401.



Gregory Guay, guitar. St. Luke’s Chapel, 181

Ashley Ave, Charleston 29425.



Porter-Gaud Upper School Choir & Chamber

Singers. Brink Norton, director. Bag lunch pro-

vided; donations accepted. St. James Church,

1872 Camp Rd, Charleston 29412.


CHORAL EVENSONG

Third Evening Service by Philip Moore and The

Reproaches by John Sanders. Grace Church Ca-

thedral, 98 Wentworth St, Charleston 29401.

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Dr. Robert Gant, organ. St. Luke’s Chapel, 181

Ashley Ave, Charleston 29425.

TUESDAY, APRIL 3, 12:15 PM


Dr. William Gudger, organ. St. Luke’s Chapel,




Charleston Flute Quartet with Dr. Charles Lip-

py, organ. St. Luke’s Chapel, 181 Ashley Ave,

Charleston 29425.


CANTERBURY

CATHEDRAL CHOIR

OF MEN AND BOYS

Dr. David Flood,

director, and David

Newsholme, assis-

tant organist. Grace


29401. Tickets $10–$50. Tickets can be pur-

chased ahead of time ($4 fee) at

www.instantseats.com.

SUNDAY, APRIL 15, 3:00 PM


Jacquie Jones and Patricia Hannemann, duo-

pianists, in concert. St. Theresa The Little Flow-

er Catholic Church, 1101 Dorchester Rd, Sum-

merville.



Ryan Allen, bass, and Loretta Haskell, soprano,

with Edmund LeRoy, piano. St. Luke’s Chapel,


SUNDAY, APRIL 22, 4:00 PM

CHORAL EVENSONG FOR THE FEAST OF ST.

GEORGE THE MARTYR, PATRON SAINT OF

ENGLAND

Evening Service in E Major by Herbert Murrill

and “Let all the world” by Kenneth Leighton.

Grace Church Cathedral, 98 Wentworth St,

Charleston 29401.



Eric and Elise Pickford, organ. St. Luke’s Chap-

el, 181 Ashley Ave, Charleston 29425.

SUNDAY, MAY 20, 3:00 PM


The Jewel Tones, women's choral group led by

director Deborah Styles with James Moore, pi-

ano. St. Theresa The Little Flower Catholic

Church, 1101 Dorchester Rd, Summerville.

SUNDAY, MAY 27, 3:00 PM

CHORAL EVENSONG FOR TRINITY SUNDAY

SUNG WITH THE KING'S COUNTERPOINT

The St. Paul's Service by Herbert Howells and

“I saw the Lord” by Sir John Stainer. Grace


2901.

AGO MEETING: MARCH 12 The next meeting will be in the choir room at The Citadel at 7:30 pm on Monday, March 12. Dinner is on your

own. The membership will vote on the slate of officers proposed by the nominating committee.

Huey Waldon will be the featured presenter that evening. His presentation, “Music Technology for Church

Musicians,” will introduce us to ways the computer and new music applications can help with everyday chal-

lenges face by church musicians.

Nancy Lefter’s directions to the choir room: Come in the front gate of the Citadel and go straight ahead to the

end of the street. You'll be facing the infirmary. Turn right and park in one of the lots or on the street. Look for

the water tower and come up the hill. Follow either ramp to the double glass doors on the left. I will have signs

posted to direct everyone to the choir room.

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INSPIRING WORSHIP

The 11th Annual University of Florida Sacred Music Workshop

This year’s workshop will begin on the evening of Sun-

day, May 6 with an organ recital by College of the Arts

graduate Shawn Thomas at First Presbyterian Church in

downtown Gainesville. On Monday, May 7, Peter Kinzie

from Classic Church Organs will present a workshop on

MIDI technology at the Episcopal Chapel of the Incarna-

tion. Christopher Jacobson, Duke University Chapel Or-

ganist, will then host sessions on service playing and an-

them accompaniment. Monday evening’s event will be a

hymn festival led by Mr. Jacobson & organ recital by UF

organ students held in the University Auditorium. Addi-

tional events will include sessions on the aging voice,

handbells, and a choral reading session.

The workshop will conclude on the afternoon of Tuesday, May 8, with an organ masterclass led by UF organ

professor, Laura Ellis. For more information please visit https://uflsmw.wixsite.com/home or email Laura at

[email protected].

AGO NATIONAL CONVENTION: KANSAS CITY, MO

The AGO National Convention is July 2–6, 2018 in Kansas City, MO. Time is running out for

early registration discounts. Through March 31, regular members can register for $435 (in-

creases to $495 on April 1). Seniors can register now for $395 (increases to $450 on April 1).

Christopher Houlihan, Diane Meredith Belcher, and a host of others will perform recitals.

Damin Spritzer and Katelyn Emerson will be featured as well, both of whom have appeared

here in Charleston on L'Organo. Full details can be found at the convention’s splendid web-

site: http://www.agokc2018.com/.

A MASTERCLASS WITH HECTOR OLIVERA

The celebrated organ virtuoso, Hector Olivera, will pre-

sent a masterclass on Saturday, March 10, 10:00 am until

12:00 noon. The location is the Steinway Gallery, 1664

Old Towne Rd, Charleston, SC 29407. Space is limited!

Please RSVP to George Hiatt (843) 296-8901 or

[email protected].

Also, don’t overlook Mr. Olivera’s dedicatory recital in

Goose Creek at Immaculate Conception Catholic Church

the next day, Sunday, March 11, at 2:00.

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POSITIONS AVAILABLE

CHARLESTON: OLD ST. ANDREWS PARISH CHURCH (ACNA)

Old St. Andrew's Parish Church (2604 Ashley River Road, Charleston, SC 29414) is immediately seeking

an Organist and Keyboard Player for our 11:00 sung Eucharist Service and/or a Leader/Keyboard Player

for our 9:00 Family Service. These two posts can be taken by the same person or we would consider split-

ting them. We are the oldest church south of Virginia and the 25th oldest church in the USA and we have

three services each Sunday at 8:00am (Spoken), 9:00am (Family Service) and 11:00am (Sung Eucharist).

Our combined congregation for these services is in the region of 350. The 11:00 service has a superb choir

which is under the direction of our Director of Music, David Acres, and the 9:00 service also has an excel-

lent ensemble of singers that would remain under the direction of our Organist/Keyboard player. There are

choir rehearsals on a Thursday evening each week. This is a salaried post and all applications for further

information, or to set up an interview for the position/s available should be directed to: musicdirec-

[email protected] or via 'phone on (216) 217-7721. Salary is negotiable and will be commensurate

with local guidelines. (Posted 1/8/18)

LEXINGTON, SC: SAXE GOTHA PRESBYTERIAN CHURCH

Saxe Gotha Presbyterian Church is seeking applications to fill the part time position of Organist/Music

Associate. SGPC is a thriving ECO non-liturgical congregation in the heart of Lexington, SC, with an en-

gaging music and arts ministry. Responsibilities include providing organ accompaniment for two tradi-

tional worship services, accompanying weekly adult and youth choir rehearsals, directing the handbell en-

semble, and playing for funerals and weddings. The organist will serve on a team that includes the Direc-

tor of Music and Arts, several audio/visual specialists and a staff pianist. Qualified candidates will possess

at least an undergraduate degree in music and/or appropriate experience in a traditional worship setting.

This position has the possibility for expanding for the right candidate to complete administrative tasks for

the worship and arts ministry. This position can range from 10 to 30 hours a week with a salary ranging

$18,000 to $40,000 and will be based on education, experience, and hours worked. All interested candi-

dates should contact Director of Music and Arts, Hal McIntosh at [email protected] or 803-359-

7770, extension 13. (Posted 1/8/18)

DANIEL ISLAND: ST. CLARE OF ASSISI CATHOLIC CHURCH

St. Clare, a new parish established Easter Sunday 2014, is seeking a Director of Music and Liturgy. Click

here for a PDF describing the responsibilities of and qualifications for the position. Resumes may be sent

to the Rev. H. Gregory West, JCL at [email protected]. The church's website is:

http://www.clare.church. (Posted 12/13/17)

SUMMERVILLE: ST. LUKE’S EVANGELICAL LUTHERAN CHURCH (ELCA)

St. Luke’s, an Evangelical Lutheran Church located in the heart of Summerville, South Carolina, seeks

applicants for the position of Director of Music Ministries. This is a full-time position with primary re-

sponsibilities for providing music for all worship services on our 18-rank Schantz pipe organ, directing all

choirs, and musical ensembles. Other duties and responsibilities are listed below. Applications will be ac-

cepted until the position is filled. Salary is negotiable and is based upon experience. The start date is also

negotiable but preferably no later than April 15, 2018. Go to the AGO website

(https://www.agocharleston.org/positions-available.html) to find a link to a PDF outlining duties and re-

sponsibilities.

Applications should include a letter of interest and resume and be sent to [email protected].

Questions can be directed to the Search Committee Chair, George Metz, at that email. (Posted 11/14/17)





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NORTH CHARLESTON: ALDERSGATE UNITED METHODIST CHURCH

Aldersgate UMC of North Charleston, SC, is looking to hire a Traditional Worship Leader. This position

is responsible for directing our choir and overseeing our music program. The Worship Leader would help

offer diverse styles of music such as traditional hymns on the organ and Clavinova, as well as coordinat-

ing or recruiting talent for contemporary songs, southern gospel, African American gospel, and other per-

tinent styles on occasion. We desire an applicant deeply committed to the Christian faith and passionate

about creating a worshipful environment. The Worship Leader should be able to play the organ, Clavi-

nova, and conduct the choir. Salary is negotiable and based upon experience. To learn more, view our job

description, or to apply please visit our website at http://www.aldersgateremount.org/job-opening.html or

call our office at (843) 744-0283. (Posted 10/31/17)

CHARLESTON: HOLY SPIRIT EVANGELICAL LUTHERAN CHURCH (ELCA)

There are two listings for Holy Spirit.

Interim position:

Holy Spirit Evangelical Lutheran Church (3075 Bees Ferry Rd, Charleston, SC 29414) is seeking an Inter-

im Organist/Music Director for Sunday morning worship at 11:00 am and Sunday Chancel Choir practice

at 10:00 am. The newly-built sanctuary has outstanding acoustics complete with a 3-manual Noehren

(1963) pipe organ, rebuilt and updated by Buzard Pipe Organ Builders. The instrument has 26 independent

stops and 37 ranks. Email cover letter, resume, and references to Barbara Habhegger at bahabheg-

[email protected]. (Posted 2/9/2018)

Permanent part-time position:

Holy Spirit Lutheran Church is a growing congregation located in the West Ashley area of Charleston,

South Carolina seeking a part-time (12-15 hours per week) Director of Music/Organist. The newly built

sanctuary has outstanding acoustics. The 3-manual 1963 Noehren Pipe Organ was rebuilt and updated by

John-Paul Buzard Pipe Organ Builders in 2016 (26 independent stops, 37 ranks). Traditional Sunday

morning service at 11:00 a.m., seasonal non-Sunday services, and weekly Wednesday evening Chancel

Choir rehearsals. Bachelor Degree in Music preferred. Experience in playing a pipe organ required. Com-

petitive Salary. Go to the AGO website (https://www.agocharleston.org/positions-available.html) to find a

link to a PDF outlining duties and responsibilities.

Email cover letter, resume, and references to: Barbara Habhegger, Organist Search Committee Chair at

[email protected]. For more detailed information call 843-693-5581. Please leave a message and call

back number. (Posted 10/5/17)

MISCELLANY

AGO MUSIC EXCHANGE

There is still much music in the AGO Music Exchange housed at Second Presbyterian Church. There are a cou-

ple hundred titles of organ music and many choral anthems. To get a PDF listing of organ (by composer), organ

plus instrument, piano, wedding, Advent/Christmas, collections, etc., or to schedule a time to come browse the

collection, please email Julia Harlow, [email protected].

The collection is free to AGO members and their students. There are also many choral anthems. In addition to

this are many anthems for SAB, two-part, unison, junior and children's choirs. There are also several vocal solos

(many wedding), and 300+ individual copies of anthems. Organization of that is underway, but that won’t be

cataloged. You are welcome to come and browse. There is a piano in the room to try things out. Please come by

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and take some music! As always, if you have organ music that you do not need anymore, and want to donate to

the Exchange, please let Julia know, and we can arrange that. Please do not donate any more piano, choral or

vocal music for the time being. For a PDF of organ music go to this area at agocharleston.oro.

FREE PRESBYTERIAN HYMNALS

FREE to church, school, or organization: copies of The Presbyterian Hymnal: Hymns, Psalms, and

Spiritual Songs (1990) — many copies in very good to somewhat worn condition, and several cop-

ies of Large Print Edition (just large text, no music). We have approx. 400, so if you are interested

please let Julia Harlow know how many you would like. Email her at: [email protected].



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Visit our Chapter website:

www.agocharleston.org

Also, check out our

Southeastern Region blog at:

http://agoregionivblog.blogspot.com

CHAPTER OFFICERS 2016–2018

Dean

Jason Pedeaux

[email protected]

Sub-Dean

Loretta Haskell

[email protected]

Secretary

Susanne Jeter

[email protected]

Treasurer, Webmaster

Edmund LeRoy

[email protected] Please contact the treasurer with any changes of

address, telephone number, or other information.

Members-at-Large

Nancy Lefter

[email protected]

Huey Waldon

[email protected]

Julia Harlow

[email protected]

Ann Longdon Hood

[email protected]

Immediate Past Dean

Todd Monsell

[email protected]

Andrew Byrd, March 12

Justin Wham, March 22

Sarah Hoffmeister-Stender, March 23

Sally Dixon, March 28

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