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CHAPTER NEWS 1 DEAN’S MESSAGE 2 CRESCENDO STAFF INFORMATION 2 REGISTRAR’S CORNER 3EDUCATION COMMITTEE 3 PHILADELPHIA CHAPTER AGO: 3Offices and Committees Directory
CHAPTER EVENTS 2016/2017 4
CD REVIEW 5
CALENDAR OF EVENTS 6
POSITIONS AVAILABLE 7
TUESDAY NOON RECITALS 8
ORGAN HISTORICAL SOCIETY 9
SUNDAY SUBSTITUTES 11
IN PARADISUM 11
OTHER SUBSTITUTES 12
WHERE AM I? 13
TALE PIPES 13
Newsletter of the Philadelphia Chapter of the American Guild of OrganistsOCTOBER 2016 VOLUME LXXIX, NO. 2
The deadline for the next issue is October 1, 2016
This event anticipates the celebration of the 500th anniver-sary of the Reformation on October 31, 2017. TheReformation brought about radical changes in patterns and
styles of worship in Western Christianity, not the least of thesewas the proliferation of congregational participation throughsinging psalms, hymns, and spiritual songs.
The program will feature hymns from severalReformation traditions---Lutheran, Moravian,Reformed, Catholic---with organ and choral arrange-ments and, most importantly, congregational singing.Andrew Senn will be leading the singing from theorgan, assisted by the choir of St Paul's LutheranChurch.
Commentary on these selections in their historicalcontexts will be given by the noted Lutheran liturgi-cal scholar, The Rev. Dr. Frank C. Senn. Dr. Senn(Andrew's father) is author of many books and arti-cles, especially Christian Worship---Catholic andEvangelical (1997), and a former President of theNorth American Academy of Liturgy and TheLiturgical Conference. He has served as a parishpastor and now in retirement teaches in seminariesand universities.
St Paul's Lutheran Church415 E Athens Ave, Ardmore, PA 19003
610.642.3211
“Great Hymns of the Reformation"October 30, 2016 at 4:00 PM
OCTOBER 2016 VOLUME LXXIX, NO. 22CRESCENDO, 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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David Furniss
I’m sure you are familiar with the countless varia-tions on the old joke, “How many ______ (fill inthe blank) does it take to change a light bulb?”
And, of course, when the blank is filled in with one religious denominationor another, often the punch line becomes an indignant regard for the ideaof “change.” For many of us, that’s not an uncommon initial reaction tochange.
We all know that things do change over time, whether we like it or not.The American Guild of Organists is not the same as it was when it wasfounded in 1896, and neither is the Philadelphia Chapter the same as itwas when it was founded as the Pennsylvania Chapter in 1902. Wehave evolved over time, adapting to the culture and environment that sur-round our beloved art of organ music.
One of the most dramatic changes in our culture in recent years has todo with our modes of communication. Many of us can remember whennewspapers, the postal service, and the telephone were the primarymeans of communicating with each other. Now, as a result of the univer-sal prevalence of computers, cell phones, and the internet, we have avariety of methods of communication available – all literally at our finger-tips! E-mail, web sites, texting, Facebook, Twitter, WhatsApp – so manyoptions that at times, one hardly knows which means is the best way toreach people we want to communicate with!
One of the ongoing topics of discussion among those who provide lead-ership for the Philadelphia AGO Chapter is that of keeping our member-ship connected – how best to communicate our chapter’s activities andnews among ourselves and to the communities around us. One of thefirst things we realize is that nowadays we are not all always on the“same page.” While some among us may still be readers of newspapers,others find their news exclusively through electronic media – the internetor cable television. An e-mail sent to a group of people might be noticedimmediately by some, and not even possible for others to receive. Evenat this moment, some of you are reading this Crescendo article on apiece of paper, while others are reading it on a laptop computer or a cellphone.
Your Chapter’s Executive Committee is carefully considering ways tokeep up with the times, while trying to avoid leaving anyone behind. Verysoon the Chapter’s web site will be remodeled and renewed. While theCrescendo will continue to be available on paper and be mailed to yourhome, the hope is that more and more of us will take advantage of thecost-savings of reading it electronically. We will continue to keep youinformed of Chapter activities in a variety of ways – Crescendo, e-mail,web site, printed cards and brochures, etc. Our most important goal is tokeep everyone in the loop in whatever ways we can. We want YOU tocontinue to be informed!
The “C” word – CHANGE!
OCTOBER 2016 VOLUME LXXIX, NO. 23 PHILADELPHIA CHAPTERAMERICAN GUILD OF ORGANISTS
ELECTED OFFICERS
Dean David Furniss 215-699-6374
[email protected] Marcia Sommers 484-340-2204 [email protected] Bruce Marshall 267-283-8019
[email protected] Maria deJ. Ellis 610-896-6189 [email protected] CommitteeTERM ENDING 2017Paul Fejko 609-462-9000
Sándor Kádár, FAGO 609-540-6548 Wesley Parrott 215-732-6732 Michael Smith, AAGO 203-645-9227TERM ENDING 2018Doris Dabrowski, SPC 215-387-6635Edward Landin 717-471-7979Kathleen Moyer 610-642-1975James Robb 215-329-4793
TERM ENDING 2019 Douglas Backman 508-736-3020Andrew Heller 610-246-4826Kathleen ScheideJohn Van Sant 609-498-1768
APPOINTED LEADERSHIP
Chapter ChaplainRev. Claire Nevin-Field [email protected]
Chapter PhotographerJohn McEnerney 215-794-7388
Communications CoordinatorAndrew Senn 267-207-1494
[email protected] 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 ChairEdward Landin 717-471-7979
[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] CoordinatorTo be appointed
WebmasterTom Lever 215-855-0287
Soon we will be producing our memberdirectory. Everybody will receive anelectronic version of the directory.
Printed copies will be available, but you mustrequest one by contacting me. If your contact information (address,phone numbers, etc.) has changed in the last year, please take amoment and log into www.agophila.org and make sure it has beenupdated correctly. Thank you!
Finally, I will complete my term as registrar at the end of this season.Please consider becoming our next registrar! In order to make this tran-sition as smooth as possible, let's talk now and start you training for thejob.
Erik Meyer
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 Erik Meyer at: 1418 Fitzwatertown Rd., Willow Grove, PA 19090
215-247-7466 x104 [email protected]
Sándor Kádár, FAGO, Chair609-540-6548
EDUCATION COMMITTEE
Sandar Kádár
The initial improvisation sessions were a greatsuccess in September. The participants wereexcited about learning new tricks that they
would be able to use in their Sunday services.
I would like to remind you that it is not too late toattend the October session and sign up for theremaining sessions in November and December.
Sándor Kádár, F.A.G.O.___________________Organist, Conductor, Accompanist, Improvisor
First Presbyterian ChurchWest Chester, Pennsylvania
sandorkadar.com
E R I K M E Y E R , R E G I S T R A R
REGISTRAR’S CORNER
Ha r r y W i l k i n s o nIn Memoriam___________________Ph.D., F.A.G.O.
OCTOBER 2016 VOLUME LXXIX, NO. 24
Saturday-Sunday, September 24-25, 2016Annual Kick-Off with Johann VexoMasterclass at Bryn Mawr Presbyterian ChurchConcert at First Presbyterian Church in Philadelphia
Sunday, October 30, 2016, 4:00pmAndrew Senn and Rev. Dr. Frank C.SennReformation Hymn Festival andChapter Installation ServiceSt. Paul’s Lutheran Church, Ardmore, PA
Friday , November 18, 2016, 2:00pmPaul Jacobs concert with Philadelphia OrchestraReception at the home of Fred Haas after concert
Friday, December 30, 2016, 4:00-8:00pmAGO Christmas Party at the home of Michael Stairs
Saturday, January 14, 2017January Jumpstart featuringcomposer and organist Craig PhillipsBryn Mawr Presbyterian Church
Sunday, February 5, 2017, 4:00pmLegends of the Curtis InstituteCurtis Institute of Music
Friday-Saturday, March 17-18, 2017Austrian organist Gunther RostConcert at The Presbyterian Church of Chestnut HillMasterclass at First Presbyterian Church in WestChester
Tuesday, April 18, 2017, 7:30pmRussian Organist Daniel ZaretskyConcert at Trinity Lutheran Church, Lansdale
May 2017 (date and time TBA)Year End Chapter CelebrationGirard College
June 2017 (date and time TBA)Fred J. Cooper Memorial Organ Day
Philadelphia Chapter of the AGOChapter Events
2016-2017We thank our 2016-2017 Patrons
This list is updated monthly. If you have made adonation and are not listed, please let us know.
Benefactors ($500+)_______________________________________
Norman Geist and Ethel Geist, CAGO
Sponsors ($300-$499)___________________________________________________Theodore W Didden Jeffrey B. FowlerJoseph J. Lewis
Donors ($150-$299)___________________________________________________Rae Ann Anderson, CAGORobert H. ErbWilliam P. FenimoreDavid L. FurnissAlan MorrisonCharles L. M. NelsonConrad M. OlieJonathan J. RissStephen SchreiberMichael O. StairsGordon H. Turk
Contributors ($50-$149)___________________________________________________Carol P. Anders Debra S. BacakRobert K. Betty Gloria E. BracyMary Elizabeth Campbell, CAGO Carol M. CeiJoyce Gambrell Drayton Maria de J. EllisMary L. Fenwick, AAGO Timothy W. HarrellLoretta S. Hartnett, SPC Andrew K. HellerAshley L. Horner Evan J. JacksonMichael H. H. Jackson Paul S. KinseyJudith A. Lang Jeffrey P. LeesMaria Lennon Tom LeverRudy A. Lucente Bruce R. MarshallLeighton W. Moyer Frank K. OrmanWesley D. Parrott Richard J. PilchJohn E. Reber Stephen W. RossYoshiko Seavey Paul SerressequeJacqueline Smith Michael W. SmithMarcia L. Sommers Edward WilkGinny Wilkinson Kathleen E Wirth
Friends ($25-$49)___________________________________________________Jonathan G. Fairchild Pearl L. FlambergJoan Gurniak Kathleen J. MoyerPaula M. Napoli Frank Thomson
OCTOBER 2016 VOLUME LXXIX, NO. 25
From beginning to end, Daryl Robinson's premiererecording after placing first in the 2012 NationalYoung Artists Competition in Organ Performance
(NYACOP) draws you in. The recording was made onthe incredible Fisk-Rosales organ at Rice University inHouston, TX, an instrument designed and voiced to per-form over four centuries worth of organ literatureauthentically - and that it does. The program featuresthis incredible ability by including Baroque works byBach and Dandrieu, Romantic works by Franck, Karg-Elert, and Liszt, as well as contemporary works byCochereau and Heiler and a work Daryl Robinson com-missioned by David Ashley White.Known for his impressive skill as an improviser, PierreCochereau's Scherzo symphonique (later transcribedby Jeremy Filsell) is the definition of a tour de force!This particular work not only exposes the variety oftechniques Cochereau included in his masterful impro-visations, but also the tonal variety of the Fisk-Rosalesorgan; dramatic tutti combinations, piquant cornets, andcolorful flue voices. Karg-Elert's pleasing Harmonies dusoir contrasts the delicate sounds of the instrumentfrom the keen string and celeste combinations to thevaried solo voices including the Flûte harmonique andClarinette.Tanz Toccata by Anton Heiller is an incredibly difficultwork that Robinson plays with a marvelous sense ofdrive without the anxious rushing included in manyrecordings and performances. In César Franck'sDeuxieme Choral en si mineur, one is transported toParis! The perfectly voiced fond d'orgue, dynamichaubois, alluring voix humaine, and penetrating Frenchtutti paired with a magical sense of sustain and vocalline result in a noteworthy interpretation.Written for Daryl Robinson in 2013, Come, Pure Hearts:Introduction, Theme, and Variations is a wonderful addi-tion to the organ repertoire, based on a preexistinghymn tune by the composer, David Ashley White. Afterthe melody is featured in the introduction, four varia-tions follow which include a scherzo, atmospheric frag-mentation, pedal solo, and a final lyrical variation.Available from Selah Publishing, Inc., check out thisnew piece through their website: www.selahpub.comOne of the most difficult genres of organ repertoire toplay authentically outside of its country of origin is thatof the French Classical era. Dandrieu's jolly Offertoirefor Easter Day is at home on the vibrant reed and cor-net combinations of the Fisk-Rosales. The two move-
ments that follow are from J. S. Bach's immense"German Organ Mass" dating from his 1739 publication,Clavier-Übung III. The trio on Martin Luther's musicalsetting of the Gloria, Allein Gott in der Höh' sei Ehr',reveals the bright and clean flute sounds of the instru-ment - a necessary quality in a trio-textured work whereeach voice requires a crisp touch. Wir glauben all' aneinen Gott, from the Credo follows, and again exposesthe clean lines that the organ and performer have tooffer.Pianistic in nature, but requiring the bombastic quality ofthe pipe organ, Franz Liszt's organ works require nim-ble fingers and imaginative ears. Though included inmany CD and recital programs, I have rarely heardLiszt's monumental Präludium und Fuge über denNamen BACH performed with such technical assured-ness and natural musicality. Get this CD before it'sgone...you will be glad you did!Daryl Robinson is Assistant Professor of Organ andHead of the Organ Department at Westminster ChoirCollege in Princeton, NJ. More about Dr. Robinson,including his busy performance schedule, can beaccessed on his website: www.DarylRobinson.com.Sempre Organo can be ordered online atwww.ProOrgano.com and also downloaded from theiTunes Store.
Edward Landin
Sempre Organo - A Bit of Everything!
D e n n i s E l w e l l___________________
Overbrook Presbyterian Church - Philadelphia
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
OCTOBER 2016 VOLUME LXXIX, NO. 26K a t h l e e n S c h e i d e , C o o r d i n a t o r
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).
Sunday, October 2, 4:00 PMMusic at Westminster presents "Fleck&Strings". Music forstrings and keyboard by Mozart, Haydn, Dvorak, Schumann,and Percy Grainger. Luigi Mazzocchi, violin, TimothySchwarz, violin and viola, Lawrence Stomberg, cello, PaulFleckenstein, organ and piano. Westminster Presbyterian Church, Pennsylvania Ave & Rodney St,Wilmington DE 302.654.5214 x121 www.wpc.org
Sunday, October 2, 4:30 PMDavid Christopher, Organ Prelude. 5:00 Evensong: BruceBarbour conducts Radcliffe, Sumsion, Howells & Willcocks.Christ Church Christiana Hundred, 505 Buck Rd,Wilmington, DE 19807. 302.655.3379www.christchurchde.org
Wednesday, October 5, 12:00 PMKathleen Scheide, harpsichord, Timothy Urban, recorder.New Music for Old Instruments by Eben, Pinkham & Poos.Free. Crypt of the Cathedral Basilica of the Sacred Heart,89 Ridge St, Newark, NJ (crypt entrance on Clifton Ave)www.cathedralbasilica.org
Thursday, October 6, 12:30 PMPatrick Pope, organist. Free Princeton University-Chapel,Nassau and Washington Rds., Princeton NJ [email protected] www.princeton.edu/~choir
Friday, October 7, 7:00 PMChamber Music at Bournelyf presents Jennifer NicoleCampball, pianist and composer. Suggested donation$20/$10. Church of the Loving Shepherd, 1066 S. NewStreet, West Chester, PA 19382 610.692.5662 (response line)
Sunday, October 9, 4:00 PMColumn Classics presents Brandywine Singers, JonathanKreamer, conductor, Sandor Kador, organist. DurufleRequiem, Bach Der Geist hilft unser Schwachheit auf.Freewill offering. First Presbyterian Church, 130 W Miner St,West Chester PA 610.696.0554
Thursday, October 13, 12:30 PMMarco Lo Muscio, organist. Free Princeton University-Chapel, Nassau and Washington Rds., Princeton NJ609.258.3016 [email protected]/~choir/
Friday, October 14, 8:00 PMStephen Williams complete Bach cycle. G minor and B minorpreludes and fugues, chorales from the Kirnberger collectionand Orgelbüchlein, Trio No. 2 in C minor. Cathedral Church
of the Nativity, 321 Wyandotte St, Bethlehem PA610.865.0727 www.nativitycathedral.org
Friday, October 14, 9:00 PMOrganist Michael Britt accompanies the silent film, "Phantomof the Opera." Free. Princeton University-Chapel, Nassau and Washington Rds., PrincetonNJ 609.258.3016 [email protected]/~choir
Sunday, October 16, 3:00 PMThe 1791 Tannenberg organ is featured on Old OrganSunday at Zion Lutheran Church. Bryan Holten, organist. Free-will offering. Zion Lutheran Church, 39Bonnie Brae Rd, Spring City, PA 19475 [email protected]
Sunday, October 16, 4:00 PMChoral Evensong. Music by Senn, Archer, Harris, Bruckner,and Howells. First Presbyterian Church, 21st and WalnutStreets. 215.567.0532 www.fpcphila.org
Thursday, October 20, 12:30 PMJacob Reed, organist. Free. Princeton University-Chapel,Nassau and Washington Rds., Princeton NJ [email protected] www.princeton.edu/~choir
Sunday, October 23, 4:00 PMMusic Transforms presents Bryan Holten, organist. Free-willoffering to benefit students in Southwest Philadelphia. Worksinclude the Bach Dorian Toccata and Fugue and the DurufléSuite. Wayne Presbyterian Church, 125 E. Lancaster Ave,Wayne PA 610.688.8700 www.waynepres.org
Thursday, October 27, 12:30 PMClara Gerdes, organist. Free. Princeton University-Chapel,Nassau and Washington Rds., Princeton NJ [email protected] www.princeton.edu/~choir
Friday, October 28, 8:00 PMStephen Williams complete Bach cycle. C minor, C Major, AMajor preludes and fugues, chorales from the Kirnberger col-lection, Leipzig Chorales, and Orgelbüchlein. CathedralChurch of the Nativity, 321 Wyandotte St, Bethlehem PA610.865.0727 [email protected]
Saturday, October 29, 7:00 PMSilent film "The Hunchback of Notre Dame" with improvisedorgan accompaniment by Andrew Senn. First PresbyterianChurch, 21st and Walnut Streets. Free admission.215.567.0532 www.fpcphila.org
Roy Harker___________________Church of Saint Asaph
Bala Cynwyd, Pennsylvania
Carolyn Boxmeyer_________________Flutist
215.333.8833
OCTOBER 2016 VOLUME LXXIX, NO. 27
Organist/Music DirectorSt. John the Evangelist Anglican ChurchAbington, PAPosted 7/20/16
St. John the Evangelist Anglican Church is seeking anOrganist/Music Director to begin in September 2016. St.John’s is an orthodox Anglican Church and part of theAnglican Church in North America (ACNA) denomina-tion. The congregation currently worships at AbingtonBaptist Church, Abington, PA.The organist/music director should have a keen appreci-ation of the broad range of music associated with theAnglican liturgical tradition which incorporates both tra-ditional and contemporary modes of worship. Music is asignificant and meaningful part of worship at St. John’sand an expression of its orthodoxy. The organist/musicdirector will work under the leadership of the clergy tofulfill that goal. Organ and piano proficiency is required.A 13-voice choir rehearses on Thursday evenings andbefore the 9:00 service on Sunday morning. An acousti-cal group participates in Holy Communion services heldtwice each month.Resumes should be submitted to Les Thompson at:[email protected]
Chancel Choir Director / Adult Bell Choir Director (1 or 2 Positions)Trinity Reformed Church United Church of Christ532 East Main Street, Collegeville, PA 19426-2518610-489-4223 www.TrinityUCCCollegeville.orgPosted 7/13/16
Trinity Reformed Church UCC is seeking a both a part-time chancel choir director and part-time adult bell choirdirector to begin in late August, 2016. The positions canbe combined. Responsibilities include:* Selecting music for the chancel choir and leadingweekly rehearsals (currently Thursday evening andSunday morning before service)* Directing the choir during the 10:45 Sunday morningworship and occasional additional services requiringspecial music* Selecting music for the adult bell choir and leadingrehearsals (currently Thursday evenings before chancelchoir rehearsals).
Both positions require working closely with the organistand pastor to plan for worship service music. Thechurch is looking for an easy-going person who canmotivate and inspire choir members and the congrega-tion with varied musical selections. There is a largemusic library which can be added to as requested.Applicants should contact the church office at 610-489-4223, or send a cover letter and resume to TrinityReformed Church UCC at the above address, or emailthe same to [email protected].
Organist/Choir DirectorSt. Paul’s United Methodist Church2131 Palomino Drive, Warrington, PA 18976215.343.0230 www.stpaulsumcwarrington.orgPosted: 7/7/16
St. Paul’s United Methodist Church is seeking a churchorganist/choir director. This person will be responsiblefor weekly choir rehearsals and will play for one 10:30service on Sunday morning. Candidates must have asincere Christian faith. Applicant must be able to play avariety of musical styles. Resumes may be sent to St.Paul’s UMC at the above address, or contact the churchoffice at [email protected]
Music DirectorSt. Martin's Episcopal Church400 King of Prussia Rd, Radnor, PA 19087610-688-4830 www.stmartinsradnor.orgPosted 6/30/16
Small, diverse, mission-driven parish seeking a MusicDirector (organist/choirmaster w/special emphasis onadult/children congregational choir formation).Candidate should be proficient in Episcopal/Anglicantradition as well as have an interest in expanding themusical range of a diverse congregation. Creativity,good humor, an infectious love of music and teaching,and a warm and welcoming demeanor big pluses. Withtwo Sunday services, one rehearsal, the position is ini-tially part-time. Please direct all inquiries to MaggieO’Malley, Parish Administrator, [email protected], or byphone or mail at the above address.
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!
Kar l Tr icomi , M.S.___________________Mater Ecclesiae Roman Catholic ChurchRowan College at Burlington County856 482-7402 www.karltricomi.com
E l i z a b e t h Manu s ___________________Pianist, Organist, Vocal coach
Auditions, recitals, special eventshttp://www.elizabethmanus.com
OCTOBER 2016 VOLUME LXXIX, NO. 28Andrew Heller, Coordinator
610-789-0146 [email protected]
TUESDAY NOON RECITALSHere they are – the Venues for the 2016-17 season! If you would be willing to play atsome point, please let me know.
Andrew Heller
October: St. Paul Lutheran Church, Glenside Rae Ann Anderson, Host
November: Whitehorse Village, Newtown Square (no recital on Election day)
December: First Presbyterian Church in PhiladelphiaAndrew Senn, Host
January: Trinity Lutheran Church, Lansdale Eric Gombert, Host
February: Abington Presbyterian Church Ethel Geist, Host
March: Bryn Mawr Presbyterian Church Jeff Brillhart and Edward Landin, hosts
April: St. Mary’s Episcopal Church in Roxborough Wesley Parrott, host
May: Church of the Loving Shepherd, West Chester Kathleen Scheide, host
St. Paul Lutheran Church120 N Easton Rd, Glenside, PA
Rae Ann Anderson, host
October
October 4 Andrew HellerOctober 11 Karen WhitneyOctober 18 Karl TricomiOctober 25 Erik Meyer
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OCTOBER 2016 VOLUME LXXIX, NO. 29Jim Weaver, CEO
ORGAN HISTORICAL SOCIETY
I’ve just completed another Convention! The idea ofrounding out the summer – right up to Labor Day —with more stuff about pipe organs seemed a bit much!
However, the Boston convention of the AmericanInstitute of Organ Builders (AIO) was a great delight.We were invited to bring a van load of OHS publica-tions about organs and organ building, ranging fromout of print copies of Andreas Werckmeister’s studiesabout tuning (the path to equal temperament) to abeautifully bound two-volume set of Dom Bédos: TheOrgan Builder, English translation by CharlesFerguson, and many books investigating organs andorgan builders from all over the U.S., and even a bookof organ poetry.
A very congenial group, the AIO, with marvelousbuilders who, while competitors, are greatly support-ive of one another’s work. I held forth in the OHSbooth for several hours. It was a wonderful drawingcard for many visits with a very talented group of
craftsmen whose skills movedme greatly. The disciplinesembodied in building a pipeorgan range from those whopour the metal to make theirown pipes – perhaps includingthe use of carbon fiber materi-als to create their trackers ‒ toextremely sophisticated digitaltechnology, and more! Ibrought back a new Germanpublication, “ElectricalEngineering in OrganBuilding” that is a remarkablecompendium of organ-specificelectrical systems that includes terrific hands-on solu-tions to many problems. American builders and sup-pliers from all over the country were in attendance,and once again I was struck with admiration for thisgrand instrument and its creators – truly THE KINGOF INSTRUMENTS!
Those of us who love the organ, and our organbuilders, are rightly concerned about its future. I’vebeen thinking a lot about what I might do, what OHSmight do to support the future of building and main-taining these musical and technological wonders. Ishould mention, I think, the words of a program man-ager at the National Endowment for the Humanitieswho observed that in working with history and preser-vation of the pipe organs found in our churches, syna-gogues and public spaces, we deal with importantNational patrimony. Ideally, our programs shoulddraw youngsters, and not only would-be musicians.Conversations with builders and educators convinceme that a close look at the organ offers a world ofmarvelous discoveries, not just about music, butabout its qualities of mathematics and physics. Iaddressed AIO members about this; I believe we planto develop a wide ranging educational program. Aswe settle the OHS at Stoneleigh, we will look for oth-ers who’d like to participate in such a venture. If youfind this of interest I’d be very happy to hear from you!
Sincerely,
Jim Weaver, CEOOrgan Historical [email protected]
Dear Friends,
OCTOBER 2016 VOLUME LXXIX, NO. 210
For additional information, please contact Michael Britt at [email protected] 410.523.1542 #16 or go to the church website: www.browndowntown.org.
OCTOBER 2016 VOLUME LXXIX, NO. 211
SOC David Burton Brown Philadelphia, PA 267-297-6132SOC Mary Eliz. Campbell, CAGO Phoenixville, PA 484-995-6110SOC Jack Charles Schwenksville, PA 610-287-9366SOC Doris J. Dabrowski SPC Philadelphia, PA 215-790-1115SOC 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 Maria de J. Ellis Ardmore, PA 610-896-6189 SO 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 Kathleen Flaherty Philadelphia, PA 215-242-2964SOC Jeremy J. Flood CAGO Philadelphia, PA 215-625-2747 SOC 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 Paul Marchesano Philadelphia, PA 215-287-8955SOC 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 Daryl Robinson Philadelphia, PA 713-299-7216SOC Barbara Haddad Romesburg Drexel Hill, PA 610-446-3540SO Alexander M. Smith King of Prussia, PA 610-265-4390SOC Janet L. Tebbel Philadelphia, PA 267-250-7727SOC Fran Treisbach West Norriton Twp, PA 484-231-1426SOC John W. Van Sant Trenton, NJ 609-498-1768SOC 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
IN PARADISUM Dolores Gruber
Long time and devoted AGO and ACMP memberDolores C. Gruber of Broomall, PA passed awayon June 2, 2016. Dolores was born in
Philadelphia to the late Walter G. and Irene C.Morrow. She was a 1946 graduate of J.W. HallahanCatholic High School for Girls. In September of 1950she married Joseph H. Gruber and together theyraised two sons, Joseph and Gerard. Dolores'beloved husband passed away in 2001.
Beginning in 1965 Dolores served as the organist formany Catholic Churches in the area. These includedSt. Anastasia in Newtown Square, St. Patrick's inMalvern, Annunciation BVM in Havertown, and St.Pius X in Broomall. She earned a music degree fromthe Archdiocese of Philadelphia in the mid 1980's. Asa member of the Philadelphia Chapter of AGO sheprepared and received the AGO Service PlayingCertificate. Dolores also taught piano to numerousstudents, both privately and at St. Anastasia School.
Dolores is survived byher beloved sonsJoseph and Gerard andtheir wives, six grand-children and one great-grandson. Her funeralMass was celebrated onJune 9, 2016 at St. PiusX Church, Broomall,with Bruce Marshallplaying the Mass –Dolores had playedthere. She had beensick for a while and stopped playing a few years ago.Her son sang in Bruce’s choir at St. Margaret back inthe day, and she sometimes subbed there. The choirwas there, and she had a beautiful sendoff. In lieu offlowers, contributions in Dolores' memory to J.W.Hallahan Catholic Girls High School, 311 N. 19thStreet, Philadelphia, PA 19103 would be appreciated.
We note the passing of Robert I. Becker on May 19 at age 92. His obituary will appear in next month's issue.
OCTOBER 2016 VOLUME LXXIX, NO. 212
OC Lucas C. Brown Philadelphia, PA 267-474-8476 OC Joseph J. Buches Philadelphia, PA 610-220-9307 OC D. Stephen Cable Bethlehem, PA 484-866-6019O Ronald Chancler, SPC Levittown, PA 267-679-6638OC 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 Lee de Mets FAGO Chalfont, PA 215-997-0219OC Thomas G Denny Spring City, PA 610-864-6143OC Theodore W. Didden CAGO Ambler, PA 215-646-0294 OC Sue Ellen Echard Harleysville, PA 610-585-5059 OC 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 O 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 O Timothy Harrell Doylestown, PA 215-297-5812O H. Ray Hunsicker West Chester, PA 610-399-4358
OTHER SUBSTITUTES
OC Grete Ingalls, CAGO Philadelphia, PA 267-253-4007 OC Helen Jauregui Philadelphia, PA 215-498-0982OC 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 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
You are warmly invited to
Choral Evensong
Sunday, October 16th at 4pm
In honor of Andrew Senn’s10th Anniversary as Director of Music
The First Presbyterian Church in Philadelphia21st and Walnut Streets
Andrew Senn ResponsesMalcolm Archer The Wells ServiceWilliam Harris Strengthen Ye the Weak HandsAnton Bruckner Os JustiHerbert Howells Sonata for Organ
OCTOBER 2016 VOLUME LXXIX, NO. 213TALE PIPES
Mary Elizabeth Campbell, CAGO, Editor
WHERE AM I?
Mary Elizabeth Campbell, C.A.G.O.___________________Music Therapist – MAMT – BC
Private Music Teacher, Therapist, EDMR Practitioner
Ron Coles, MM, M.Ed.Admin.___________________Roxborough Sr High School, Arts Department Chair
Maternity of the Blessed Virgin Mary Church, Philadelphiawww.roncoles.com
Silly musings for a frightening time of year…
Do worldly concerns seem too scary?Are current events a bit hairy?
Just foray to FauréOr pray with Dupré
Or tackle some nice Hubert Parry!
Let your music dissolve any malice,And your practicing seem like a palace,
Don’t falter – try Walther,Don’t be shy – play some Scheidt,Or relax with a nice dose of Tallis!
First trying a piece may seem messy, and…You may find it complex like some Messiaen,
But march on with Marchand,Delve more with Elmore,
And maybe add touches of Boëllman.
Of politics I am no fan,I’d rather be playing Alain,Don’t dwell on the haters,Instead play Flor Peeters,
May this election be soon in the can!!!!
The puzzle from September was the KoreanUnited Church in Philadelphia and was sent
in by Adam D. from Emery Brothers.
This month’s puzzle was also submitted by Adam.
Rudolph A. Lucente___________________Director of Sacred Music, St. Charles Borromeo Seminary
Asst. Wanamaker Grand Court Organ
if you have an instrument you’d like to share,please send to me! (I’m in the member directory)
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