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In This Issue
CHAPTER NEWS 1
DEANrsquoS MESSAGE 2
CRESCENDO STAFF INFORMATION 2
REGISTRARrsquoS CORNER 3
PHILADELPHIA CHAPTER AGO 3Offices and Committees Directory
CHAPTER EVENTS 20152016 4
CALENDAR OF EVENTS 5
POSITIONS AVAILABLE 7
TUESDAY NOON RECITALS 8
WHERE AM I 9
SUNDAY SUBSTITUTES 9
OTHER SUBSTITUTES 10
SOUND THE BELL 11
TALE PIPES 13
Newsletter of the Philadelphia Chapter of the American Guild of Organists
NOVEMBER 2015 VOLUME LXXVIII NO 3
The deadline for the next issue is November 1 2015
THE PROGRAM
Dr Litton will begin with an informal lecture on the organ and choirsand then move into a discussion of the past and current English Choraltradition along with a short comparison as to how that has influencedthe American Choral Tradition He will allow ample time for questionsand discussion The remainder of the morning will be both readingthrough some of the repertoire and then bringing a few of the anthemsas near as possible to a performance standard with emphasis onphrasing tone diction and beyond
The Works covered will include works from many periods in the Englishchoral literature Byrd Gibbons Weelkes Greene Bainton BrittenJoubert Hurford Percy Buck Harris Sumsion Mathias Philip Wilbyand Howells
LUNCH
Lunch with Dr Litton catered by Carlinorsquos Specialty Foods amp Cateringwwwcarlinosmarketcom will be available following the program
Baked ziti Caesar salad cookiesbrownies and bread and butter
Register online at httpbitly1ZwHHkS
English Choral Musicwith Dr James Litton
St Martin in the Fields Church8000 St Martinrsquos Lane
Philadelphia PA 19118
November 7th
900 am ndash Coffee 930 til Noon ndash Workshop
Lunch to follow
$10 for chapter members$25 for guests
Lunch is $15 for everyone
We will come together as a chapter to listen and learn from JimLitton who is well-known from his many years teaching atWestminster Choir College and the American Boy Choir
School as well as his tenure at Trinity Church in Princeton NJ Joinus for fellowship and a marvelous opportunity to interpret and bringEnglish Choral literature to our congregations
NOVEMBER 2015 VOLUME LXXVIII NO 32CRESCENDO the officialbulletin of the Philadelphia Chapter of theAmerican Guild of Organists is publishedmonthly September through June All material
for publication must reach the Editor by the
1st day of the month preceding the date of
issueeg November 1 for the December issueThis 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 Articles inCrescendo 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
Advertising Rates
Camera-ready One-Time Season
Eighth page $50 $400(36rdquow x 20rdquoh)
Quarter page $75 $600(75rdquow x 20rdquoh or36rdquow x 44rdquoh)
Half page $100 $800( 75rdquow x 44rdquoh or
36rdquow x 92rdquoh)Full page $150 $1200
(75rdquow x 92rdquoh)Professional card - $60
(full season members only)
Camera-ready art only accepted according tostated deadlines
Editorial Board
CRESCENDO
Mary Elizabeth Campbell CAGO Editor484-995-6110
Karen Fallows amp Tom Lever Publishers215-822-6762 215-855-0287
Katherine Reier Circulation Coordinator215-517-4160
Calendar of Events
Kathleen Scheide CoordinatorCalendarAGOphilagmailcom
Positions Available
Fran Treisbach Coordinator484-231-1426
AdvertisingMary Elizabeth Campbell Coordinator484-995-6110
Visit our website at wwwAGOPhilaorg
bull bull bull
John Romeri AAGO ChM
With All Saints Day and in some denomina-tions All Souls Day November is tradition-ally the time in which we remember our
deceased loved ones It is also the perfect time toremember our teachers and mentors and all ofthose who led us to the beauty of the arts especiallythe art of music making and the organ
It is a time to be thankful for the gifts and talents they have passed on tous so that we in turn can continue to share them with othershellipour stu-dents our choristers and our congregations The great teacher ClarenceDickinson could trace the linage of his teachers all the way back to JohannSebastian Bach Each of us has been blessed with teachers choir direc-tors and church musicians who have somehow ignited that spark within uswhich led us to our love of music and the organ
Our Philadelphia AGO Chapter is a large and vibrant one With hundredsof faithful and talented members I know there are many who should berecognized as ldquoMembers of Honorrdquo I know that there are those in ourranks who have served the church as Organist-Choir Directors for fortyyears or more Some have been life-long members of this chapter faith-fully attending programs and serving in countless positions and commit-tees and others who have just moved into our region but served asorganist for many years nonetheless
In this month of remembrance and thanksgiving I would like to collect thestories of these members and create a collection of them for our websiteand coming issues of Crescendo Please send them to me atjohnjohnromericom and let us all enjoy these incredible stories
Please include name years as an organist list some of your teachersand mentors where you attended music school your professional posi-tions and list the number of years you have been a member of the AGOand especially this chapter You might also mention some of your greatestjoys as an organist and some of your most memorable music makingmoments Please include words of inspiration to share with our youngestmembers and those who are just novices in our wonderful profession
Please take a moment and send us your stories I look forward to receiv-ing your stories and sharing them We hope to honor a few of our mem-bers at the service at this yearrsquos January Jumpstart
We will also honor the only new FAGO in the country our own Sandor
Kadar Sandor is the organist at St Andrew in Newtown serves on ourExecutive Committee and the Program Committee and recently served asthe organist for the Papal Visit in Philadelphia Congratulations Sandor
Members of Honor
Chapter Member Directoriesare coming soon
All members will receive a PDF version of the directory by emailand will be able to download the directory from the chapter web-site Due to high printing and mailing cost printed copies areavailable by request only - please call or email me if youd like toreceive a printed copy And as always feel free to contact mewith any questions about membership
NOVEMBER 2015 VOLUME LXXVIII NO 33PHILADELPHIA CHAPTERAMERICAN GUILD OF ORGANISTS
ELECTED OFFICERS
DeanJohn A Romeri AAGO ChM 314-540-7123
Sub-DeanMarcia Sommers 484-340-2204
TreasurerBruce Marshall 267-283-8019
SecretaryMaria deJ Ellis 610-896-6189
Executive Committee
TERM ENDiNG 2016 Grete ingalls CAGO 215-310-0526Charles Glandorf 610-416-1055Elaine Sonnenberg 419-980-0035 Gordon Turk 610-964-1808
TERM ENDiNG 2017Paul Fejko 609-462-9000Sandor Kadar FAGO 609-540-6548Wesley Parrott 215-732-6732Andrew Senn 267-207-1494
TERM ENDiNG 2018Doris Dabrowski SPC 215-387-6635Edward Landin 717-471-7979Kathleen Moyer 610-642-1975James Robb 215-329-4793
APPOINTED LEADERSHIP
AGO Region III Education ChairEthel Geist CAGO 215-529-1603
Chapter ChaplainRev Bruce Thorsen 215-230-3980
Chapter PhotographerJohn McEnerney 215-794-7388
Communications CoordinatorTo be appointed
Competition Committee ChairAlan Morrison 215-735-8259
Endowment Committee ChairJeff Fowler 610-764-1524
Examinations CoordinatorLee de Mets FAGO 215-997-0219
Fred J Cooper Organ Day CoordinatorTim Evers 610-688-8700x227
Historian ArchivistTo be appointed
January Jumpstart CoordinatorEthel Geist CAGO 215-529-1603
Nominating Committee ChairTo be appointed
Placement CoordinatorFrances Treisbach 484-231-1426
Professional Concerns ChairJudy Lang 610-623-8069
Tuesday Noon Recitals CoordinatorAndrew Heller 610-789-0146
Volunteer CoordinatorTo be appointed
WebmasterTom Lever 215-855-0287
E R I K M E Y E R R E G I S T R A R
REGISTRARrsquoS CORNER
MEMBERSHIP INFORMATION
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 19090215-247-7466 x104
E r i k M e y e r R e g i s t r a r
Advertise in Crescendo
Advertising with us helps to get the word out about your serviceor events and it also helps us pay for the costs associated withCrescendo and so helps the chapter financially If you wish tosubmit an ad prices and specific dimensions are listed in theleft-hand column on page 2
- Erik Meyer
Barbara Bruns Concert Organist
United States Europe Japan
SUNDAY NOVEMBER 22 400 PM
Zion Mennonite Church Front Street amp Cherry Lane
Souderton Pennsylvania 18964 2157239342
wwwzionmennoniteorg
NOVEMBER 2015 VOLUME LXXVIII NO 34
Saturday-Sunday September 12-13 2015Annual Kick-Off with Dr Kimberly MarshallWorkshop at Bryn Mawr Presbyterian ChurchRecital at Bomberger Hall Ursinus College
October is Support a Colleaguersquos Performance Month
Wednesday October 28 2015 700pmOrgan Recital by Stephen TharpFirst Presbyterian Church 21st amp Walnut Sts Philadelphia
Saturday November 7 2015 930am-NoonJames Litton ldquoEnglish Choral MusicrdquoSt Martin in the Fields Chestnut Hill
Sunday December 27 2015AGO Christmas Party
Saturday January 16 2016January JumpstartSpeakers Kent Tritle and Canon Victoria SirotaBryn Mawr Presbyterian Church
SaturdayFebruary 20 2016 930am-NoonJames OrsquoDonnell ldquoThe Musical History of Westminster Abbeyrdquo with optional lunch
St Clementrsquos Church
Sunday April 10 2016Organ Concerto ConcertPhiladelphia Chamber Orchestra performing with three great student artists from Eastman Yale and Westminster Choir College
Co-sponsored with St Paulrsquos Organ Endowment FundSt Paulrsquos Episcopal Church Chestnut Hill
May 2016Annual Banquet and Installation of Officers
Saturday June 11 2016Fred J Cooper Memorial Organ DayKimmel Center
June 14-15 and 18 2016Longwood Competition
June 16-17 2016Longwood Organ Crawls
June 19-24 2016AGO National Convention Houston
June 26 - July 1 2016Organ Historical Society National Convention Philadelphia
Philadelphia Chapter of the AGO
Chapter Events 2015-2016
We thank our 2015-2016 Patrons(list updated monthly)
Benefactors ($500+)_______________________________________
Norman Geist and Ethel Geist CAGO
Sponsors ($300-$499)___________________________________________________
Dr Jeffrey Fowler
Pat Gallo-Terenzio
Joseph Guidotti SPC
Edward L Landin and Andrew M Senn
Joseph Lewis
Alan Morrison
John A Romeri AAGO ChM and Karen Romeri
David Stettler
Donors ($150-$299)___________________________________________________
Rae Ann Anderson CAGO
Robert H Erb
Jane Errera
Martha N Johnson
Conrad M Olie
Stephen Schreiber
Judith Stebner
Gordon Turk
Contributors ($50-$149)___________________________________________________
Carol P Anders Robert K Betty
Mary Elizabeth Campbell CAGO Marjorie Lynch Cummings CAGO
Doris Dabrowski SPC Joyce Gambrell Drayton
William P Fenimore Mary L Fenwick AAGO
Dorothy Fulton-Stevens AAGO Loretta S Hartnett SPC
Andrew K Heller Ashley Horner
Evan Jackson Nancy J Kahler-Jow
Paul S Kinsey Jeffrey P Lees
Thomas S Lever Jr Bruce Marshall
Kathleen J Moyer Leighton W Moyer
Richard J Pilch Joyce F Rasmussen
John E Reber James Robb
Stephen W Ross Paul Serresseque
Marcia Sommers Edward Wilk
Kathleen Wirth
NOVEMBER 2015 VOLUME LXXVIII NO 35
Sunday November 1 300 PMA Celebration Concert in Honor of the 50th Anniversaryof The Overbrook Choir Gordon Turk Organist SophieBruno Harpist Dennis Elwell Conductor FreeAdmission Infant Child-Care Handicapped AccessibleOverbrook Presbyterian Church 6376 City AvePhiladelphia PA 2158772744 wwwoverbrookpresborg
Sunday November 1 300 PMMansfield University Concert Choir $25 CathedralBasilica of Sts Peter amp Paul 18th St amp BenjaminFranklin Parkway Phila PA 2155873696wwwcathedralphilaconcertsorg concertsadphilaorg
Sunday November 1 400 PMF Anthony Thurman organist Free-will offering to sup-port the repair and restoration of the Moore MemorialOrgan First Presbyterian Church 20 Kings HighwayEast Haddonfield NJ 8564291960 haddonfieldpresorg
Sunday November 1 500 PMAll Souls Evensong Music of Tavener St Martin-In-The-Fields StMartins Lane and Willow Grove AveChestnut Hill PA 2152477466 wwwStMartinECorg
Wednesday November 4 1215 PMAnjali Gallup-Diaz soprano Free lunchtime recital StMarys Hamilton Village 3916 Locust WalkPhiladelphia Pa 19104 2153863916 stmarysatpennorg
Friday November 6 800 PMLrsquoOrgue Mystique ldquoAn All Saints Symphonyrdquo byCharles Tournemire with the Men of St ClementrsquosChoir Richard Spotts Organist Free AdmissionPrinceton University-Chapel Nassau and WashingtonRds Princeton NJ 6092583016eplutzprincetonedu wwwprincetonedu~choir
Friday November 6 800 PMPaul Fleckenstein organ and Julie Nishimura pianoMusic for pianoorgan duet by Clifford Demarest DenisBedard and Joel Raney as well as arrangements ofconcertos by Handel and Haydn Freewill offeringWestminster Presbyterian Church 1502 W 13th StWilmington DE 3026545214 x121 wwwwpcorg
Friday November 6 800 PMPicturesque Pieces Abington Symphony Orchestraand Oratorio Choir with Lloyd Shorter English hornand Daniel Nissenbaum trumpet Pre-concert conver-sation at 700 Freewill offering Abington PresbyterianChurch 1082 Old York Rd Abington PA 2158874530 wwwapcusaorgMusicatAbington
Saturday November 7 800 PMLes Canards Chantants $25$40 Cathedral Basilicaof Sts Peter amp Paul 18th St amp Benjamin FranklinParkway Phila PA 2155873696 wwwcathedralphilaconcertsorg concertsadphilaorg
Wednesday November 11 100 PMJoin the organ studios of Princeton UniversityWestminster Choir College and Rutgers University for amasterclass with Michel Bouvard Professor of Organat the Paris Conservatory on works of Franck 1-400pm Princeton University-Chapel Nassau andWashington Rds Princeton NJ 6092583016eplutzprincetonedu wwwprincetonedu~choir
Thursday November 12 1230 PMThomas Dressler organist Free admission PrincetonUniversity-Chapel Nassau and Washington RdsPrinceton NJ (609) 258-3016 eplutzprincetoneduwwwprincetonedu~choir
Friday November 13 730 PMChamber Music at Bournelyf presents the ElysianCamerata $20$10 Church of the Loving Shepherd1066 S New Street West Chester PA 193826106925662 (response line)
Thursday November 19 1230 PMThomas Sheehan organist Free admission PrincetonUniversity-Chapel Nassau and Washington RdsPrinceton NJ 6092583016 eplutzprincetoneduwwwprincetonedu~choir
Friday November 20 800 PMB A C H from ldquoA to Grdquo Preludes and Fugues from theGreat Master Eric Plutz Organist Free AdmissionPrinceton University-Chapel Nassau and WashingtonRds Princeton NJ 6092583016eplutzprincetonedu wwwprincetonedu~choir
CALENDAR OF EVENTSK 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
CalendarAGOphilagmailcom
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(November 1 for the December issue) Please note her newcontact email address
Continued on page 6
NOVEMBER 2015 VOLUME LXXVIII NO 36
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Saturday November 21 800 PMPeter Richard Conte organist Tickets requiredLongwood Gardens Ballroom US Rte 1 KennettSquare PA 6103881000 wwwlongwoodgardensorg
Sunday November 22 300 PMAncient Voices (U Penn) $25 Cathedral Basilica ofSts Peter amp Paul 18th St amp Benjamin FranklinParkway Phila PA 2155873696 wwwcathedralphilaconcertsorg concertsadphilaorg
Sunday November 29 300 PMAnnual Messiah Sing Soloists Iris Fairfax Lois BabbittToffer Mihalka Daniel Lickteig Paul FleckensteinOrganist Dennis Elwell Conductor Free AdmissionInfant Child-Care Handicapped Accessible OverbrookPresbyterian Church 6376 City Ave Philadelphia PA2158772744 wwwoverbrookpresborg
Calendar of EventsContinued from page 7___________________________________
E l i z a b e t h M a n u s ___________________
Pianist Organist Vocal coach Auditions recitals special eventshttpwwwelizabethmanuscom
William J Gatens D Phil FAGO ChM___________________
Blessed John Henry Newman Catholic CommunityCongregation Adath Jeshurun Elkins Park
American Record Guide
NOVEMBER 2015 VOLUME LXXVIII NO 37POSITIONS AVAILABLE
Fran Treisbach Coordinator484-231-1426
We are happy to advertise positions available for churches in the GreaterPhiladelphia Area as a free service We need to request that all ads stay withina 250 word limit ndash applicants should be directed to the church for further infor-mation We would also be very grateful if churches encourage their organists tojoin our chapter ndash and many include dues payment as a contract perk
OrganistSt Lukersquos United Church of Christ125 N Main Street North Wales PA 194542153682884 wwwuccnorthwalesorgPosted 10115St Lukersquos United Church of Christ is seeking an organ-ist for one Sunday 1000 am traditional style worshipservice (no praise teams or screens) and to accom-pany one adult choir which sings weekly and for twospecial services during the year Attendance at theThursday 700 pm choir rehearsal is optional sincean excellent rehearsal pianist is available if neededhowever the organist would be expected to be avail-able for Sunday morning rehearsal The candidatewould work closely with the Music Director Jon LeightThe salary is negotiable within the guidelines of theAmerican Guild of Organists The pipe organ is a 15-rank Estey which was re-built on two occasions and iswell-maintained The acoustics in the sanctuary areexcellent for voice and for a variety of instruments Thechurch has a history of musical excellence going backto an era when it had a 30-piece orchestra and thechurch is looking for an organist who will help carry onthis tradition The late Marian Archibald an activemember of Philadelphia AGO was the organist at StLukersquos for over 30 years The Tuesday at NoonJanuary Recitals have been held here for over sixyears Please contact Jon Leight Music Director atjonsingsverizonnet or 2153682884
Director of Music MinistryIvyland Presbyterian Church51 Gough Avenue Ivyland PA 189742156722266 wwwivylandchurchorgPosted 93015Ivyland Presbyterian Church seeks a permanentDirector of Music Ministry with solid conducting andservice playing skills to develop and direct adult youthand bell choirs and play for services Well-maintainedAllen Digital Computer organ Responsibilities include
Coordinating with pastor and worship committee toplan the music program Planning preparing and playing service musicaccompanying congregational singing and specialmusic which includes seasonal choral cantatas Directing choir rehearsals and Providing music for special services (Christmas EveAsh Wednesday Maundy Thursday Good Friday)
Ivyland Presbyterian embraces traditional reformedworship but is open to new and diverse musical styles
Salary range $15000-$16500 Interested candidatesshould submit their resume and contact details topreachsarahgmailcom or send via mail to Ivyland Presbyterian Church ATTN DOMM 51 Gough Avenue Ivyland PA 18974
Director of MusicUniversity Lutheran Church3637 Chestnut Street Philadelphia PA 191042153872885 wwwuniluphilaorgPosted 93015University Lutheran Church Philadelphia PA is seek-ing an individual to serve as Director of Music TheDirector of Music must have a demonstrated knowl-edge of Lutheran theology liturgical practice and useof music in worship Skilled organist and pianistWorking knowledge of other instruments helpfulResponsible for directing the adult choir with rehearsalon Sunday morning playing one service each Sundayone Sunday evening service on the third Sunday ofeach month and special services as required 12-15hours per week Salary is negotiableUniversity Lutheranrsquos mission is to be ldquoAn inclusivecommunity sharing Christ on campus and in thecityhelliprdquo It is both the Lutheran Campus Ministry ofPhiladelphia and a parish congregation of families andsingle adults It is located at 3637 Chestnut StreetPhiladelphia Interested candidates may contact orsubmit their resumes and cover letters to Rev FritzFowler by email at pastoruniluphilaorg or call 215-387-2885 with any questions
OrganistMemorial Church of the Holy Nativity (Episcopal)205 Huntingdon Pike Rockledge PA 190462156639903 wwwholynativityrockledgeorgPosted 93015Duties include leading music for one Sunday morningservice preparing for liturgy in concert with the rectorrehearsing the choir(s) and attending worship commit-tee meetings Also responsible for providing music forAll Saintsrsquo Day Christmas Eve Christmas AshWednesday and Maundy Thursday Two-manual 21-rank Mudler-Hunter organ rebuilt by Brant Duddy babygrand piano One adult choir with prospective chil-drenyouth choir Salary range is $18000 to $22000Resumes should be mailed to Heather church secre-tary Memorial Church of the Holy Nativity 205Huntingdon Pike Rockledge PA 19046 or emailed toMailholynativityrockledgeorg
Continued on page 8
NOVEMBER 2015 VOLUME LXXVIII NO 38
Mar jor ie Lynch Cummings___________________
CAGO First Presbyterian Church of Olney
Ron Coles MM MEdAdmin___________________
Roxborough Sr High School Arts Department Chair
St Paul Roman Catholic Churchwwwroncolescom
TUESDAY NOON RECITALS
Interim Organist and Choir DirectorChrist Episcopal Church62 Delaware Street Woodbury NJ 08096httpchristchurchwoodburynjorgPosted 93015Christ Church seeks an interim organist and choirdirector to oversee the parish music ministry beginningAll Soulsrsquo Day (11215) for six to ten weeks and end-ing the First Sunday after the Epiphany (011016)The adult choir of volunteers is anchored by four pro-
fessional choral scholars No midweek rehearsalSunday service (1000 am) and additional masses onAll Soulsrsquo evening Thanksgiving December 7Christmas Eve and Epiphany The church is firmlygrounded in the Book of Common Prayer (1979) Rite Iliturgy and uses the Hymnal 1982 Traditional liturgicalmusic is central to the main choral EucharistInterested candidates should contactofficechristchurchwoodburynjorg with ldquoInterimOrganistChoir Directorrdquo in the subject line
Positions AvailableContinued from page 7___________________________________
Andrew Heller Coordinator610-789-0146
Andrew Heller
November recitals will be held at StPaulrsquos LutheranChurch 415 E Athens Ave Ardmore PA 19003The chancel organ is a 3-37 1959 Schantz origi-
nally voiced by John B Schantz It is somewhatunusual in that the entire chancel organ is underexpression The organ has had minimal changes overthe years (addition of a Great Trumpet revoiced Greatchorus) and was fully restored in phases by PatrickMurphy who also added a 2-12 gallery instrument in2005
November 3 Rudy LucenteNovember 10 Ralph PurriNovember 17 Mary Elizabeth CampbellNovember 24 Gary Garletts
There are still a few vacancies for players available Ifyou wish to play this season or host in 2016-17 pleaseget in touch with me
Other venues for 2015-2016White Horse Village in Newtown Square (December)St Lukersquos UCC in North Wales (January)Abington Presbyterian Church (February)Bryn Mawr Presbyterian Church (March)St Maryrsquos Episcopal Church in Roxborough (April)Church of the Loving Shepherd in West Chester (May)
NOVEMBER 2015 VOLUME LXXVIII NO 39
SOC Frederick K Astmann Cherry Hill NJ 856-424-3820
SOC Mary Eliz Campbell CAGO Phoenixville PA 484-995-6110
SOC Doris J Dabrowski SPC Philadelphia PA 215-387-6635
SOC Lee de Mets FAGO Chalfont PA 215-997-0219
SOC Adam F Dieffenbach Telford PA 267-738-2326
SOC Joyce Drayton Philadelphia PA 215-635-5778
SOC Maria de J Ellis Ardmore PA 610-896-6189
SO Karen B Fallows SPC Hatfield PA 215-822-6762
SOC Susanna Faust West Chester PA 610-766-1812
SOC Jeremy J Flood CAGO Philadelphia PA 215-625-2747
SOC Louise M Gerdelmann Souderton PA 215-723-6975
SOC Adam P Haines Philadelphia PA 717-487-1006
SOC Raymond Johnson Cheltenham PA 215-635-9944
SOC Joel E Klingman SPC Southampton PA 215-355-8445
SOC Thomas S Lever Lansdale PA 215-855-0287
SOC David Clark Little Feasterville PA 215-953-0352
S Chiduzie Madubata Philadelphia PA 301-919-9632
SUNDAY SUBSTITUTES
The codes preceding each name have the following meanings S = Available to play on a SundayO = Available to play other services such as weddingsfuneralsweekdays C = will also direct a choir
This 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
S Elizabeth A Manus St Davids PA 610-293-9002
SOC Mardia Melroy Ambler PA 215-646-1975
SOC Constance H Mickel Bryn Mawr PA 610-527-9514
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 610-405-3736
SOC Katherine J Reier SPC Abington PA 215-287-9939
SOC Katherine Rick Wayne PA 517-945-3448
SOC Barbara Haddad Romesburg Drexel Hill PA 610-446-3540
SO Alexander M Smith King of Prussia PA 610-265-4390
SOC Timothy Smith CAGO Red Lion PA 410-200-2155
SOC Janet L Tebbel Philadelphia PA 267-250-7727
SOC Fran Treisbach West Norriton Twp PA 484-231-1426
SOC John W Van Sant Trenton NJ 609-498-1768
SOC 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
Our October picture was of St Lukes Episcopal Church inGermantown with thanks again to Adam F Dieffenbach
Heres this months challenge and its organist calls it oneof the best small organs in the city
WHERE AM I
NOVEMBER 2015 VOLUME LXXVIII NO 310
OC Lucas C Brown Philadelphia PA 267-474-8476
OC D Stephen Cable Bethlehem PA 484-866-6019
O Ronald Chancler SPC Levittown PA 267-679-6638
OC Linda J Clark West Chester PA 610-793-1606
O Ron Coles Philadelphia PA 267-973-0323
OC Marjorie L Cummings CAGO Philadelphia PA 215-728-1530
OC Lee de Mets FAGO Chalfont PA 215-997-0219
OC Thomas G Denny Spring City PA 610-864-6143
OC Theodore W Didden CAGO Ambler PA 215-646-0294
OC Sue Ellen Echard Harleysville PA 610-585-5059
OC Paul Emmens AAGO ChM West Chester PA 610-692-7632
O Suzanne Erb Philadelphia PA 215-568-5795
O Jonathan G Fairchild Huntingdon Valley PA 215-947-8340
OC Paul Fejko Philadelphia PA 609-462-9000
O Patricia Gallo-Terrenzio Huntingdon Valley PA 215-947-4759
OC William J Gatens FAGO ChM Chester PA 610-876-5617
OC Charles Glandorf Coopersburg PA 610-416-1055
OC Eric Gombert Souderton PA 267-471-7003
OC Peter Gowen Philadelphia PA 215-776-7374
OC Lisa Guglielmo Glenmoore PA 610-906-7740
O Timothy Harrell Doylestown PA 215-297-5812
OTHER SUBSTITUTES
O H Ray Hunsicker West Chester PA 610-399-4358
OC Grete ingalls CAGO Philadelphia PA 267-253-4007
OC Helen Jauregui Philadelphia PA 215-498-0982
OC Beth Z Jenkins Oreland PA 215-885-7275
OC D Damien Jones Wilmington DE 215-432-2178
OC Sandor Kadar FAGO Newtown PA 609-540-6548
OC Maria Lennon Hatboro PA 215-896-9484
O 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 215-732-6732
OC Aaron C Patterson Philadelphia PA 215-725-0959
O Margaret Realley Doylestown PA 215-345-8564
O Ruth E Rineer Cheltenham PA 267-536-5706
OC Valerie Rozek Chesterbrook PA 440-478-8163
OC Jeffrey J Shuman FAGO ChM Lightstreet PA 570-784-1574
OC Judith F B Stebner Warminster PA 215-630-9632
OC Bruce J Thorsen Doylestown PA 215-622-1023
OC F Anthony Thurman Cherry Hill NJ 856-616-2480
O Jerry L E Wright Collingdale PA 610-586-7381
The codes preceding each name have the following meaningsO = Available to play other services such as weddingsfuneralsweekdays C = will also direct a choir
This 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
These organists are NOT available to play Sunday services
Code Substitute Location Phone Number Code Substitute Location Phone Number
Roy Harker___________________
Church of Saint Asaph
Bala Cynwyd Pennsylvania
Rudolph A Lucente___________________
Asst Wanamaker Grand Court Organ
Mary Elizabeth Campbell CAGO___________________
Music Therapist ndash MAMT ndash BC
Private Music Teacher Therapist EDMR Practitioner
Carolyn Boxmeyer_________________
Flutist
2153338833
D e n n i s E l w e l l___________________
Overbrook Presbyterian Church - Philadelphia
Saacutendor Kaacutedaacuter FAGO___________________
Organist Conductor Accompanist improvisorSt Andrew Catholic Church
Newtown Pennsylvaniasandorkadarcom
NOVEMBER 2015 VOLUME LXXVIII NO 311
It was my great honor and privilege to sing as amember of the Archdiocesan Choir for two Massescelebrated by Pope Francis during his recent visit to
Philadelphia The choir began rehearsing in prepara-tion for this monumental event back in March Wesang a wide variety of liturgical music and choralanthems including three pieces commissioned for theoccasion
The Holy Father arrived in Philadelphia on Saturdaymorning September 26 2015 and celebrated Mass inthe magnificent CathedralBasilica of Saints Peter andPaul located at 18th and Race Streets in PhiladelphiaThe following day His Holiness celebrated an outdoorMass on the Benjamin Franklin Parkway which wasattended by roughly 800000 people This Mass fea-tured five choirs including the Archdiocesan Choir theVietnamese Choir the Spanish Choir the BlackGospel Choir and the Youth Choir Each choir wasfeatured alone and in combination accompanied byorgan piano and other instruments The combinedchoirs were accompanied by the PhiladelphiaOrchestra conducted by music director YannickNeacutezet-Seacuteguin The world-renowned orchestra alsoperformed the following classical works as part of theprelude music the Third Movement from SymphonyNo 3 by Johannes Brahms the Second Movementfrom the New World Symphony by Antonin Dvořaacutek andthe Fourth Movement from Beethovenrsquos SymphonyNo 7
Peter Latona music director at the Basilica of theNational Shrine of the Immaculate Conception inWashington DC composed the text and music of achoral anthem entitled Look Up and Count the Stars inhonor of the occasion The official hymn of the WorldMeeting of Families held at the PennsylvaniaConvention Center in Philadelphia (Sept 22-27) wasSound the Bell of Holy Freedom composed by
Normand Gouin with text by Rev Andrew D CiferniO Praem the World Meeting drew some 17000 reg-istered participants representing over 100 countriesThe third commissioned work was a beautifullypoignant choral setting of the text of the Communionantiphon of the day the Twenty-Sixth Sunday inOrdinary Time composed by Julian Darius RevieThe text of this exquisite piece from 1 John 316 isBy this we came to know the love of God thatChrist laid down his life for us so we should laydown our lives for one another The composer indi-cates in the score that it should be performed ldquoIn all-embracing trustrdquo
The Ordinary of the Mass (Gloria Credo SanctusAgnus Dei) was sung in Latin to Gregorian chantmelodies the Kyrie Eleison was sung in Greek Thechoral repertoire performed as part of the prelude andwithin the Mass itself included Rachmaninoffrsquos AveMaria (from Vespers) Elgarrsquos Ecce sacerdos magnusPalestrinarsquos Tu es Petrus the Beethoven HallelujahChorus (from The Mount of Olives) MendelssohnrsquosVerleihrsquo uns Frieden Parryrsquos I was glad when theysaid unto me Philip Stopfordrsquos The Spirit of the LordStopfordrsquos Ave Maria Leo Nestorrsquos Virgin Great andGlorious the Saint-Saeumlns Tollite hostias (fromChristmas Oratorio Opus 12) and the Durufleacute Sanctus(from Requiem Opus 9)
Having lived studied and worked in Philadelphia for atotal of 17 years it was a particular joy for me to returnto my ldquosecond homerdquo and to the Cathedral where I hadsung in the Collegiate Choir under Dr Peter Lamannaduring my student days to participate in this historicevent This ldquoonce in a lifetimerdquo experience of graceand inspiration is one for which I am deeply gratefuland one that I will remember fondly for years to come
Anthony Ciucci
Sound the Bell of Holy Freedom
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NOVEMBER 2015 VOLUME LXXVIII NO 312
NOVEMBER 2015 VOLUME LXXVIII NO 313TALE PIPES
Mary Elizabeth Campbell CAGO EditorCrescendoagophilaorg
This gentle hymn that we associate withThanksgiving and general praise has quite a tur-bulent past It was born of the struggle for inde-
pendence from Spain in the Netherlands One sourcewrites that the Battle of Turnhout in 1597 was theinspiration for the text and that the author wasAdreanus Valerius (1575-1625) a Dutch musicianpoet and composer His work was largely a portrait ofthe common man and also his nations struggle forindependence which completely overlapped his life(the 80 Years War - 1568 - 1648) Other sources sug-gest that the authorwas unknown or thatin celebration of theTurnhout victory wor-shippers gatheredand together put newwords to a belovedfolk tune The hymnwas first printed inthe 1626 Dutch patri-otic songbookNederlandtschGedencklanck Ithad a very unifyingmessage becausepart of the struggleagainst Spain andher Catholic kinginvolved their ban toHolland on uniting forprotestant worshipAnyone who hasexperienced religiouspersecution couldresonate with thetext
We gather together to ask the Lordrsquos blessingHe chastens and hastens His will to make known
The wicked oppressing now cease from distressingSing praises to His Name He forgets not His own
Theodore Baker (1851-1934) of New York City cameacross the hymn while visiting Leipzig as a musicolo-gist and is credited with translating it into English In1894 he used it as special choral ThanksgivingPrayer and apparently its first publication in Americacame in 1903 It spread throughout denominationsand also took root as a Thanksgiving hymn Bakerworked as literary editor at G Schirmer MusicPublishers and upon retiring moved to DresdenGermany
Beside us to guide us our God with us joiningOrdaining maintaining His kingdom divine
So from the beginning the fight we were winningThou Lord were at our side all glory be Thine
The tune is named after Eduard Kremser (1838-1914)who was a composer and choir director in Vienna Heis thought to have rediscovered the hymn more thantwo centuries after it was written and he arranged itfor choir So really we owe Mr Kremser our thanksfor this gem
We all do extol Thee Thou Leader triumphantAnd pray that Thou still our Defender will be
Let Thy congregation escape tribulationThy Name be ever praised O Lord make us free
H a r r y W i l k i n s o nIn Memoriam
___________________
PhD FAGO
William J Gatens D Phil FAGO ChM___________________
Blessed John Henry Newman Catholic CommunityCongregation Adath Jeshurun Elkins Park
American Record Guide
We Gather TogetherTune KREMSER possibly a 16th century Dutch folk tune
English translation Theodore BakerText Author unknown
For this months TalePipes I am sharing an article I put together for the ACMP newsletter In this time of praying forunity and understanding between faith groups and international conflicts born of religious hatred it is interesting tolook back at inter-Christian struggles of the past through the lens of a cherished and comforting hymn MEC
Gloria Dei lsquoOld Swedesrsquo ChurchThe oldest church in Pennsylvaniaestablished in the 1600rsquos MEC
NEWSLETTER OF THE PHiLADELPHiA CHAPTER OF THE AMERiCAN GUiLD OF ORGANiSTS
Katherine Reier Circulation Coordinator
1936 Guernsey Avenue
Abington PA 19001-3702
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CRESCENDO
Mary Elizabeth Campbell CAGO Editor484-995-6110
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With All Saints Day and in some denomina-tions All Souls Day November is tradition-ally the time in which we remember our
deceased loved ones It is also the perfect time toremember our teachers and mentors and all ofthose who led us to the beauty of the arts especiallythe art of music making and the organ
It is a time to be thankful for the gifts and talents they have passed on tous so that we in turn can continue to share them with othershellipour stu-dents our choristers and our congregations The great teacher ClarenceDickinson could trace the linage of his teachers all the way back to JohannSebastian Bach Each of us has been blessed with teachers choir direc-tors and church musicians who have somehow ignited that spark within uswhich led us to our love of music and the organ
Our Philadelphia AGO Chapter is a large and vibrant one With hundredsof faithful and talented members I know there are many who should berecognized as ldquoMembers of Honorrdquo I know that there are those in ourranks who have served the church as Organist-Choir Directors for fortyyears or more Some have been life-long members of this chapter faith-fully attending programs and serving in countless positions and commit-tees and others who have just moved into our region but served asorganist for many years nonetheless
In this month of remembrance and thanksgiving I would like to collect thestories of these members and create a collection of them for our websiteand coming issues of Crescendo Please send them to me atjohnjohnromericom and let us all enjoy these incredible stories
Please include name years as an organist list some of your teachersand mentors where you attended music school your professional posi-tions and list the number of years you have been a member of the AGOand especially this chapter You might also mention some of your greatestjoys as an organist and some of your most memorable music makingmoments Please include words of inspiration to share with our youngestmembers and those who are just novices in our wonderful profession
Please take a moment and send us your stories I look forward to receiv-ing your stories and sharing them We hope to honor a few of our mem-bers at the service at this yearrsquos January Jumpstart
We will also honor the only new FAGO in the country our own Sandor
Kadar Sandor is the organist at St Andrew in Newtown serves on ourExecutive Committee and the Program Committee and recently served asthe organist for the Papal Visit in Philadelphia Congratulations Sandor
Members of Honor
Chapter Member Directoriesare coming soon
All members will receive a PDF version of the directory by emailand will be able to download the directory from the chapter web-site Due to high printing and mailing cost printed copies areavailable by request only - please call or email me if youd like toreceive a printed copy And as always feel free to contact mewith any questions about membership
NOVEMBER 2015 VOLUME LXXVIII NO 33PHILADELPHIA CHAPTERAMERICAN GUILD OF ORGANISTS
ELECTED OFFICERS
DeanJohn A Romeri AAGO ChM 314-540-7123
Sub-DeanMarcia Sommers 484-340-2204
TreasurerBruce Marshall 267-283-8019
SecretaryMaria deJ Ellis 610-896-6189
Executive Committee
TERM ENDiNG 2016 Grete ingalls CAGO 215-310-0526Charles Glandorf 610-416-1055Elaine Sonnenberg 419-980-0035 Gordon Turk 610-964-1808
TERM ENDiNG 2017Paul Fejko 609-462-9000Sandor Kadar FAGO 609-540-6548Wesley Parrott 215-732-6732Andrew Senn 267-207-1494
TERM ENDiNG 2018Doris Dabrowski SPC 215-387-6635Edward Landin 717-471-7979Kathleen Moyer 610-642-1975James Robb 215-329-4793
APPOINTED LEADERSHIP
AGO Region III Education ChairEthel Geist CAGO 215-529-1603
Chapter ChaplainRev Bruce Thorsen 215-230-3980
Chapter PhotographerJohn McEnerney 215-794-7388
Communications CoordinatorTo be appointed
Competition Committee ChairAlan Morrison 215-735-8259
Endowment Committee ChairJeff Fowler 610-764-1524
Examinations CoordinatorLee de Mets FAGO 215-997-0219
Fred J Cooper Organ Day CoordinatorTim Evers 610-688-8700x227
Historian ArchivistTo be appointed
January Jumpstart CoordinatorEthel Geist CAGO 215-529-1603
Nominating Committee ChairTo be appointed
Placement CoordinatorFrances Treisbach 484-231-1426
Professional Concerns ChairJudy Lang 610-623-8069
Tuesday Noon Recitals CoordinatorAndrew Heller 610-789-0146
Volunteer CoordinatorTo be appointed
WebmasterTom Lever 215-855-0287
E R I K M E Y E R R E G I S T R A R
REGISTRARrsquoS CORNER
MEMBERSHIP INFORMATION
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 19090215-247-7466 x104
E r i k M e y e r R e g i s t r a r
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Advertising with us helps to get the word out about your serviceor events and it also helps us pay for the costs associated withCrescendo and so helps the chapter financially If you wish tosubmit an ad prices and specific dimensions are listed in theleft-hand column on page 2
- Erik Meyer
Barbara Bruns Concert Organist
United States Europe Japan
SUNDAY NOVEMBER 22 400 PM
Zion Mennonite Church Front Street amp Cherry Lane
Souderton Pennsylvania 18964 2157239342
wwwzionmennoniteorg
NOVEMBER 2015 VOLUME LXXVIII NO 34
Saturday-Sunday September 12-13 2015Annual Kick-Off with Dr Kimberly MarshallWorkshop at Bryn Mawr Presbyterian ChurchRecital at Bomberger Hall Ursinus College
October is Support a Colleaguersquos Performance Month
Wednesday October 28 2015 700pmOrgan Recital by Stephen TharpFirst Presbyterian Church 21st amp Walnut Sts Philadelphia
Saturday November 7 2015 930am-NoonJames Litton ldquoEnglish Choral MusicrdquoSt Martin in the Fields Chestnut Hill
Sunday December 27 2015AGO Christmas Party
Saturday January 16 2016January JumpstartSpeakers Kent Tritle and Canon Victoria SirotaBryn Mawr Presbyterian Church
SaturdayFebruary 20 2016 930am-NoonJames OrsquoDonnell ldquoThe Musical History of Westminster Abbeyrdquo with optional lunch
St Clementrsquos Church
Sunday April 10 2016Organ Concerto ConcertPhiladelphia Chamber Orchestra performing with three great student artists from Eastman Yale and Westminster Choir College
Co-sponsored with St Paulrsquos Organ Endowment FundSt Paulrsquos Episcopal Church Chestnut Hill
May 2016Annual Banquet and Installation of Officers
Saturday June 11 2016Fred J Cooper Memorial Organ DayKimmel Center
June 14-15 and 18 2016Longwood Competition
June 16-17 2016Longwood Organ Crawls
June 19-24 2016AGO National Convention Houston
June 26 - July 1 2016Organ Historical Society National Convention Philadelphia
Philadelphia Chapter of the AGO
Chapter Events 2015-2016
We thank our 2015-2016 Patrons(list updated monthly)
Benefactors ($500+)_______________________________________
Norman Geist and Ethel Geist CAGO
Sponsors ($300-$499)___________________________________________________
Dr Jeffrey Fowler
Pat Gallo-Terenzio
Joseph Guidotti SPC
Edward L Landin and Andrew M Senn
Joseph Lewis
Alan Morrison
John A Romeri AAGO ChM and Karen Romeri
David Stettler
Donors ($150-$299)___________________________________________________
Rae Ann Anderson CAGO
Robert H Erb
Jane Errera
Martha N Johnson
Conrad M Olie
Stephen Schreiber
Judith Stebner
Gordon Turk
Contributors ($50-$149)___________________________________________________
Carol P Anders Robert K Betty
Mary Elizabeth Campbell CAGO Marjorie Lynch Cummings CAGO
Doris Dabrowski SPC Joyce Gambrell Drayton
William P Fenimore Mary L Fenwick AAGO
Dorothy Fulton-Stevens AAGO Loretta S Hartnett SPC
Andrew K Heller Ashley Horner
Evan Jackson Nancy J Kahler-Jow
Paul S Kinsey Jeffrey P Lees
Thomas S Lever Jr Bruce Marshall
Kathleen J Moyer Leighton W Moyer
Richard J Pilch Joyce F Rasmussen
John E Reber James Robb
Stephen W Ross Paul Serresseque
Marcia Sommers Edward Wilk
Kathleen Wirth
NOVEMBER 2015 VOLUME LXXVIII NO 35
Sunday November 1 300 PMA Celebration Concert in Honor of the 50th Anniversaryof The Overbrook Choir Gordon Turk Organist SophieBruno Harpist Dennis Elwell Conductor FreeAdmission Infant Child-Care Handicapped AccessibleOverbrook Presbyterian Church 6376 City AvePhiladelphia PA 2158772744 wwwoverbrookpresborg
Sunday November 1 300 PMMansfield University Concert Choir $25 CathedralBasilica of Sts Peter amp Paul 18th St amp BenjaminFranklin Parkway Phila PA 2155873696wwwcathedralphilaconcertsorg concertsadphilaorg
Sunday November 1 400 PMF Anthony Thurman organist Free-will offering to sup-port the repair and restoration of the Moore MemorialOrgan First Presbyterian Church 20 Kings HighwayEast Haddonfield NJ 8564291960 haddonfieldpresorg
Sunday November 1 500 PMAll Souls Evensong Music of Tavener St Martin-In-The-Fields StMartins Lane and Willow Grove AveChestnut Hill PA 2152477466 wwwStMartinECorg
Wednesday November 4 1215 PMAnjali Gallup-Diaz soprano Free lunchtime recital StMarys Hamilton Village 3916 Locust WalkPhiladelphia Pa 19104 2153863916 stmarysatpennorg
Friday November 6 800 PMLrsquoOrgue Mystique ldquoAn All Saints Symphonyrdquo byCharles Tournemire with the Men of St ClementrsquosChoir Richard Spotts Organist Free AdmissionPrinceton University-Chapel Nassau and WashingtonRds Princeton NJ 6092583016eplutzprincetonedu wwwprincetonedu~choir
Friday November 6 800 PMPaul Fleckenstein organ and Julie Nishimura pianoMusic for pianoorgan duet by Clifford Demarest DenisBedard and Joel Raney as well as arrangements ofconcertos by Handel and Haydn Freewill offeringWestminster Presbyterian Church 1502 W 13th StWilmington DE 3026545214 x121 wwwwpcorg
Friday November 6 800 PMPicturesque Pieces Abington Symphony Orchestraand Oratorio Choir with Lloyd Shorter English hornand Daniel Nissenbaum trumpet Pre-concert conver-sation at 700 Freewill offering Abington PresbyterianChurch 1082 Old York Rd Abington PA 2158874530 wwwapcusaorgMusicatAbington
Saturday November 7 800 PMLes Canards Chantants $25$40 Cathedral Basilicaof Sts Peter amp Paul 18th St amp Benjamin FranklinParkway Phila PA 2155873696 wwwcathedralphilaconcertsorg concertsadphilaorg
Wednesday November 11 100 PMJoin the organ studios of Princeton UniversityWestminster Choir College and Rutgers University for amasterclass with Michel Bouvard Professor of Organat the Paris Conservatory on works of Franck 1-400pm Princeton University-Chapel Nassau andWashington Rds Princeton NJ 6092583016eplutzprincetonedu wwwprincetonedu~choir
Thursday November 12 1230 PMThomas Dressler organist Free admission PrincetonUniversity-Chapel Nassau and Washington RdsPrinceton NJ (609) 258-3016 eplutzprincetoneduwwwprincetonedu~choir
Friday November 13 730 PMChamber Music at Bournelyf presents the ElysianCamerata $20$10 Church of the Loving Shepherd1066 S New Street West Chester PA 193826106925662 (response line)
Thursday November 19 1230 PMThomas Sheehan organist Free admission PrincetonUniversity-Chapel Nassau and Washington RdsPrinceton NJ 6092583016 eplutzprincetoneduwwwprincetonedu~choir
Friday November 20 800 PMB A C H from ldquoA to Grdquo Preludes and Fugues from theGreat Master Eric Plutz Organist Free AdmissionPrinceton University-Chapel Nassau and WashingtonRds Princeton NJ 6092583016eplutzprincetonedu wwwprincetonedu~choir
CALENDAR OF EVENTSK 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
CalendarAGOphilagmailcom
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(November 1 for the December issue) Please note her newcontact email address
Continued on page 6
NOVEMBER 2015 VOLUME LXXVIII NO 36
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Saturday November 21 800 PMPeter Richard Conte organist Tickets requiredLongwood Gardens Ballroom US Rte 1 KennettSquare PA 6103881000 wwwlongwoodgardensorg
Sunday November 22 300 PMAncient Voices (U Penn) $25 Cathedral Basilica ofSts Peter amp Paul 18th St amp Benjamin FranklinParkway Phila PA 2155873696 wwwcathedralphilaconcertsorg concertsadphilaorg
Sunday November 29 300 PMAnnual Messiah Sing Soloists Iris Fairfax Lois BabbittToffer Mihalka Daniel Lickteig Paul FleckensteinOrganist Dennis Elwell Conductor Free AdmissionInfant Child-Care Handicapped Accessible OverbrookPresbyterian Church 6376 City Ave Philadelphia PA2158772744 wwwoverbrookpresborg
Calendar of EventsContinued from page 7___________________________________
E l i z a b e t h M a n u s ___________________
Pianist Organist Vocal coach Auditions recitals special eventshttpwwwelizabethmanuscom
William J Gatens D Phil FAGO ChM___________________
Blessed John Henry Newman Catholic CommunityCongregation Adath Jeshurun Elkins Park
American Record Guide
NOVEMBER 2015 VOLUME LXXVIII NO 37POSITIONS AVAILABLE
Fran Treisbach Coordinator484-231-1426
We are happy to advertise positions available for churches in the GreaterPhiladelphia Area as a free service We need to request that all ads stay withina 250 word limit ndash applicants should be directed to the church for further infor-mation We would also be very grateful if churches encourage their organists tojoin our chapter ndash and many include dues payment as a contract perk
OrganistSt Lukersquos United Church of Christ125 N Main Street North Wales PA 194542153682884 wwwuccnorthwalesorgPosted 10115St Lukersquos United Church of Christ is seeking an organ-ist for one Sunday 1000 am traditional style worshipservice (no praise teams or screens) and to accom-pany one adult choir which sings weekly and for twospecial services during the year Attendance at theThursday 700 pm choir rehearsal is optional sincean excellent rehearsal pianist is available if neededhowever the organist would be expected to be avail-able for Sunday morning rehearsal The candidatewould work closely with the Music Director Jon LeightThe salary is negotiable within the guidelines of theAmerican Guild of Organists The pipe organ is a 15-rank Estey which was re-built on two occasions and iswell-maintained The acoustics in the sanctuary areexcellent for voice and for a variety of instruments Thechurch has a history of musical excellence going backto an era when it had a 30-piece orchestra and thechurch is looking for an organist who will help carry onthis tradition The late Marian Archibald an activemember of Philadelphia AGO was the organist at StLukersquos for over 30 years The Tuesday at NoonJanuary Recitals have been held here for over sixyears Please contact Jon Leight Music Director atjonsingsverizonnet or 2153682884
Director of Music MinistryIvyland Presbyterian Church51 Gough Avenue Ivyland PA 189742156722266 wwwivylandchurchorgPosted 93015Ivyland Presbyterian Church seeks a permanentDirector of Music Ministry with solid conducting andservice playing skills to develop and direct adult youthand bell choirs and play for services Well-maintainedAllen Digital Computer organ Responsibilities include
Coordinating with pastor and worship committee toplan the music program Planning preparing and playing service musicaccompanying congregational singing and specialmusic which includes seasonal choral cantatas Directing choir rehearsals and Providing music for special services (Christmas EveAsh Wednesday Maundy Thursday Good Friday)
Ivyland Presbyterian embraces traditional reformedworship but is open to new and diverse musical styles
Salary range $15000-$16500 Interested candidatesshould submit their resume and contact details topreachsarahgmailcom or send via mail to Ivyland Presbyterian Church ATTN DOMM 51 Gough Avenue Ivyland PA 18974
Director of MusicUniversity Lutheran Church3637 Chestnut Street Philadelphia PA 191042153872885 wwwuniluphilaorgPosted 93015University Lutheran Church Philadelphia PA is seek-ing an individual to serve as Director of Music TheDirector of Music must have a demonstrated knowl-edge of Lutheran theology liturgical practice and useof music in worship Skilled organist and pianistWorking knowledge of other instruments helpfulResponsible for directing the adult choir with rehearsalon Sunday morning playing one service each Sundayone Sunday evening service on the third Sunday ofeach month and special services as required 12-15hours per week Salary is negotiableUniversity Lutheranrsquos mission is to be ldquoAn inclusivecommunity sharing Christ on campus and in thecityhelliprdquo It is both the Lutheran Campus Ministry ofPhiladelphia and a parish congregation of families andsingle adults It is located at 3637 Chestnut StreetPhiladelphia Interested candidates may contact orsubmit their resumes and cover letters to Rev FritzFowler by email at pastoruniluphilaorg or call 215-387-2885 with any questions
OrganistMemorial Church of the Holy Nativity (Episcopal)205 Huntingdon Pike Rockledge PA 190462156639903 wwwholynativityrockledgeorgPosted 93015Duties include leading music for one Sunday morningservice preparing for liturgy in concert with the rectorrehearsing the choir(s) and attending worship commit-tee meetings Also responsible for providing music forAll Saintsrsquo Day Christmas Eve Christmas AshWednesday and Maundy Thursday Two-manual 21-rank Mudler-Hunter organ rebuilt by Brant Duddy babygrand piano One adult choir with prospective chil-drenyouth choir Salary range is $18000 to $22000Resumes should be mailed to Heather church secre-tary Memorial Church of the Holy Nativity 205Huntingdon Pike Rockledge PA 19046 or emailed toMailholynativityrockledgeorg
Continued on page 8
NOVEMBER 2015 VOLUME LXXVIII NO 38
Mar jor ie Lynch Cummings___________________
CAGO First Presbyterian Church of Olney
Ron Coles MM MEdAdmin___________________
Roxborough Sr High School Arts Department Chair
St Paul Roman Catholic Churchwwwroncolescom
TUESDAY NOON RECITALS
Interim Organist and Choir DirectorChrist Episcopal Church62 Delaware Street Woodbury NJ 08096httpchristchurchwoodburynjorgPosted 93015Christ Church seeks an interim organist and choirdirector to oversee the parish music ministry beginningAll Soulsrsquo Day (11215) for six to ten weeks and end-ing the First Sunday after the Epiphany (011016)The adult choir of volunteers is anchored by four pro-
fessional choral scholars No midweek rehearsalSunday service (1000 am) and additional masses onAll Soulsrsquo evening Thanksgiving December 7Christmas Eve and Epiphany The church is firmlygrounded in the Book of Common Prayer (1979) Rite Iliturgy and uses the Hymnal 1982 Traditional liturgicalmusic is central to the main choral EucharistInterested candidates should contactofficechristchurchwoodburynjorg with ldquoInterimOrganistChoir Directorrdquo in the subject line
Positions AvailableContinued from page 7___________________________________
Andrew Heller Coordinator610-789-0146
Andrew Heller
November recitals will be held at StPaulrsquos LutheranChurch 415 E Athens Ave Ardmore PA 19003The chancel organ is a 3-37 1959 Schantz origi-
nally voiced by John B Schantz It is somewhatunusual in that the entire chancel organ is underexpression The organ has had minimal changes overthe years (addition of a Great Trumpet revoiced Greatchorus) and was fully restored in phases by PatrickMurphy who also added a 2-12 gallery instrument in2005
November 3 Rudy LucenteNovember 10 Ralph PurriNovember 17 Mary Elizabeth CampbellNovember 24 Gary Garletts
There are still a few vacancies for players available Ifyou wish to play this season or host in 2016-17 pleaseget in touch with me
Other venues for 2015-2016White Horse Village in Newtown Square (December)St Lukersquos UCC in North Wales (January)Abington Presbyterian Church (February)Bryn Mawr Presbyterian Church (March)St Maryrsquos Episcopal Church in Roxborough (April)Church of the Loving Shepherd in West Chester (May)
NOVEMBER 2015 VOLUME LXXVIII NO 39
SOC Frederick K Astmann Cherry Hill NJ 856-424-3820
SOC Mary Eliz Campbell CAGO Phoenixville PA 484-995-6110
SOC Doris J Dabrowski SPC Philadelphia PA 215-387-6635
SOC Lee de Mets FAGO Chalfont PA 215-997-0219
SOC Adam F Dieffenbach Telford PA 267-738-2326
SOC Joyce Drayton Philadelphia PA 215-635-5778
SOC Maria de J Ellis Ardmore PA 610-896-6189
SO Karen B Fallows SPC Hatfield PA 215-822-6762
SOC Susanna Faust West Chester PA 610-766-1812
SOC Jeremy J Flood CAGO Philadelphia PA 215-625-2747
SOC Louise M Gerdelmann Souderton PA 215-723-6975
SOC Adam P Haines Philadelphia PA 717-487-1006
SOC Raymond Johnson Cheltenham PA 215-635-9944
SOC Joel E Klingman SPC Southampton PA 215-355-8445
SOC Thomas S Lever Lansdale PA 215-855-0287
SOC David Clark Little Feasterville PA 215-953-0352
S Chiduzie Madubata Philadelphia PA 301-919-9632
SUNDAY SUBSTITUTES
The codes preceding each name have the following meanings S = Available to play on a SundayO = Available to play other services such as weddingsfuneralsweekdays C = will also direct a choir
This 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
S Elizabeth A Manus St Davids PA 610-293-9002
SOC Mardia Melroy Ambler PA 215-646-1975
SOC Constance H Mickel Bryn Mawr PA 610-527-9514
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 610-405-3736
SOC Katherine J Reier SPC Abington PA 215-287-9939
SOC Katherine Rick Wayne PA 517-945-3448
SOC Barbara Haddad Romesburg Drexel Hill PA 610-446-3540
SO Alexander M Smith King of Prussia PA 610-265-4390
SOC Timothy Smith CAGO Red Lion PA 410-200-2155
SOC Janet L Tebbel Philadelphia PA 267-250-7727
SOC Fran Treisbach West Norriton Twp PA 484-231-1426
SOC John W Van Sant Trenton NJ 609-498-1768
SOC 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
Our October picture was of St Lukes Episcopal Church inGermantown with thanks again to Adam F Dieffenbach
Heres this months challenge and its organist calls it oneof the best small organs in the city
WHERE AM I
NOVEMBER 2015 VOLUME LXXVIII NO 310
OC Lucas C Brown Philadelphia PA 267-474-8476
OC D Stephen Cable Bethlehem PA 484-866-6019
O Ronald Chancler SPC Levittown PA 267-679-6638
OC Linda J Clark West Chester PA 610-793-1606
O Ron Coles Philadelphia PA 267-973-0323
OC Marjorie L Cummings CAGO Philadelphia PA 215-728-1530
OC Lee de Mets FAGO Chalfont PA 215-997-0219
OC Thomas G Denny Spring City PA 610-864-6143
OC Theodore W Didden CAGO Ambler PA 215-646-0294
OC Sue Ellen Echard Harleysville PA 610-585-5059
OC Paul Emmens AAGO ChM West Chester PA 610-692-7632
O Suzanne Erb Philadelphia PA 215-568-5795
O Jonathan G Fairchild Huntingdon Valley PA 215-947-8340
OC Paul Fejko Philadelphia PA 609-462-9000
O Patricia Gallo-Terrenzio Huntingdon Valley PA 215-947-4759
OC William J Gatens FAGO ChM Chester PA 610-876-5617
OC Charles Glandorf Coopersburg PA 610-416-1055
OC Eric Gombert Souderton PA 267-471-7003
OC Peter Gowen Philadelphia PA 215-776-7374
OC Lisa Guglielmo Glenmoore PA 610-906-7740
O Timothy Harrell Doylestown PA 215-297-5812
OTHER SUBSTITUTES
O H Ray Hunsicker West Chester PA 610-399-4358
OC Grete ingalls CAGO Philadelphia PA 267-253-4007
OC Helen Jauregui Philadelphia PA 215-498-0982
OC Beth Z Jenkins Oreland PA 215-885-7275
OC D Damien Jones Wilmington DE 215-432-2178
OC Sandor Kadar FAGO Newtown PA 609-540-6548
OC Maria Lennon Hatboro PA 215-896-9484
O 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 215-732-6732
OC Aaron C Patterson Philadelphia PA 215-725-0959
O Margaret Realley Doylestown PA 215-345-8564
O Ruth E Rineer Cheltenham PA 267-536-5706
OC Valerie Rozek Chesterbrook PA 440-478-8163
OC Jeffrey J Shuman FAGO ChM Lightstreet PA 570-784-1574
OC Judith F B Stebner Warminster PA 215-630-9632
OC Bruce J Thorsen Doylestown PA 215-622-1023
OC F Anthony Thurman Cherry Hill NJ 856-616-2480
O Jerry L E Wright Collingdale PA 610-586-7381
The codes preceding each name have the following meaningsO = Available to play other services such as weddingsfuneralsweekdays C = will also direct a choir
This 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
These organists are NOT available to play Sunday services
Code Substitute Location Phone Number Code Substitute Location Phone Number
Roy Harker___________________
Church of Saint Asaph
Bala Cynwyd Pennsylvania
Rudolph A Lucente___________________
Asst Wanamaker Grand Court Organ
Mary Elizabeth Campbell CAGO___________________
Music Therapist ndash MAMT ndash BC
Private Music Teacher Therapist EDMR Practitioner
Carolyn Boxmeyer_________________
Flutist
2153338833
D e n n i s E l w e l l___________________
Overbrook Presbyterian Church - Philadelphia
Saacutendor Kaacutedaacuter FAGO___________________
Organist Conductor Accompanist improvisorSt Andrew Catholic Church
Newtown Pennsylvaniasandorkadarcom
NOVEMBER 2015 VOLUME LXXVIII NO 311
It was my great honor and privilege to sing as amember of the Archdiocesan Choir for two Massescelebrated by Pope Francis during his recent visit to
Philadelphia The choir began rehearsing in prepara-tion for this monumental event back in March Wesang a wide variety of liturgical music and choralanthems including three pieces commissioned for theoccasion
The Holy Father arrived in Philadelphia on Saturdaymorning September 26 2015 and celebrated Mass inthe magnificent CathedralBasilica of Saints Peter andPaul located at 18th and Race Streets in PhiladelphiaThe following day His Holiness celebrated an outdoorMass on the Benjamin Franklin Parkway which wasattended by roughly 800000 people This Mass fea-tured five choirs including the Archdiocesan Choir theVietnamese Choir the Spanish Choir the BlackGospel Choir and the Youth Choir Each choir wasfeatured alone and in combination accompanied byorgan piano and other instruments The combinedchoirs were accompanied by the PhiladelphiaOrchestra conducted by music director YannickNeacutezet-Seacuteguin The world-renowned orchestra alsoperformed the following classical works as part of theprelude music the Third Movement from SymphonyNo 3 by Johannes Brahms the Second Movementfrom the New World Symphony by Antonin Dvořaacutek andthe Fourth Movement from Beethovenrsquos SymphonyNo 7
Peter Latona music director at the Basilica of theNational Shrine of the Immaculate Conception inWashington DC composed the text and music of achoral anthem entitled Look Up and Count the Stars inhonor of the occasion The official hymn of the WorldMeeting of Families held at the PennsylvaniaConvention Center in Philadelphia (Sept 22-27) wasSound the Bell of Holy Freedom composed by
Normand Gouin with text by Rev Andrew D CiferniO Praem the World Meeting drew some 17000 reg-istered participants representing over 100 countriesThe third commissioned work was a beautifullypoignant choral setting of the text of the Communionantiphon of the day the Twenty-Sixth Sunday inOrdinary Time composed by Julian Darius RevieThe text of this exquisite piece from 1 John 316 isBy this we came to know the love of God thatChrist laid down his life for us so we should laydown our lives for one another The composer indi-cates in the score that it should be performed ldquoIn all-embracing trustrdquo
The Ordinary of the Mass (Gloria Credo SanctusAgnus Dei) was sung in Latin to Gregorian chantmelodies the Kyrie Eleison was sung in Greek Thechoral repertoire performed as part of the prelude andwithin the Mass itself included Rachmaninoffrsquos AveMaria (from Vespers) Elgarrsquos Ecce sacerdos magnusPalestrinarsquos Tu es Petrus the Beethoven HallelujahChorus (from The Mount of Olives) MendelssohnrsquosVerleihrsquo uns Frieden Parryrsquos I was glad when theysaid unto me Philip Stopfordrsquos The Spirit of the LordStopfordrsquos Ave Maria Leo Nestorrsquos Virgin Great andGlorious the Saint-Saeumlns Tollite hostias (fromChristmas Oratorio Opus 12) and the Durufleacute Sanctus(from Requiem Opus 9)
Having lived studied and worked in Philadelphia for atotal of 17 years it was a particular joy for me to returnto my ldquosecond homerdquo and to the Cathedral where I hadsung in the Collegiate Choir under Dr Peter Lamannaduring my student days to participate in this historicevent This ldquoonce in a lifetimerdquo experience of graceand inspiration is one for which I am deeply gratefuland one that I will remember fondly for years to come
Anthony Ciucci
Sound the Bell of Holy Freedom
bull Quality New Instrumentsbull Conscientious Electro-Pneumatic and Mechanical Restorationbull bull Consultationsbull
300 Old Reading Pike Suite 1D Stowe PA 19464P 6109709817 bull pjmorganscom bull pjmpjmorganscom
amp ASSOCIATES INCO R G A N B U I L D E R S
NOVEMBER 2015 VOLUME LXXVIII NO 312
NOVEMBER 2015 VOLUME LXXVIII NO 313TALE PIPES
Mary Elizabeth Campbell CAGO EditorCrescendoagophilaorg
This gentle hymn that we associate withThanksgiving and general praise has quite a tur-bulent past It was born of the struggle for inde-
pendence from Spain in the Netherlands One sourcewrites that the Battle of Turnhout in 1597 was theinspiration for the text and that the author wasAdreanus Valerius (1575-1625) a Dutch musicianpoet and composer His work was largely a portrait ofthe common man and also his nations struggle forindependence which completely overlapped his life(the 80 Years War - 1568 - 1648) Other sources sug-gest that the authorwas unknown or thatin celebration of theTurnhout victory wor-shippers gatheredand together put newwords to a belovedfolk tune The hymnwas first printed inthe 1626 Dutch patri-otic songbookNederlandtschGedencklanck Ithad a very unifyingmessage becausepart of the struggleagainst Spain andher Catholic kinginvolved their ban toHolland on uniting forprotestant worshipAnyone who hasexperienced religiouspersecution couldresonate with thetext
We gather together to ask the Lordrsquos blessingHe chastens and hastens His will to make known
The wicked oppressing now cease from distressingSing praises to His Name He forgets not His own
Theodore Baker (1851-1934) of New York City cameacross the hymn while visiting Leipzig as a musicolo-gist and is credited with translating it into English In1894 he used it as special choral ThanksgivingPrayer and apparently its first publication in Americacame in 1903 It spread throughout denominationsand also took root as a Thanksgiving hymn Bakerworked as literary editor at G Schirmer MusicPublishers and upon retiring moved to DresdenGermany
Beside us to guide us our God with us joiningOrdaining maintaining His kingdom divine
So from the beginning the fight we were winningThou Lord were at our side all glory be Thine
The tune is named after Eduard Kremser (1838-1914)who was a composer and choir director in Vienna Heis thought to have rediscovered the hymn more thantwo centuries after it was written and he arranged itfor choir So really we owe Mr Kremser our thanksfor this gem
We all do extol Thee Thou Leader triumphantAnd pray that Thou still our Defender will be
Let Thy congregation escape tribulationThy Name be ever praised O Lord make us free
H a r r y W i l k i n s o nIn Memoriam
___________________
PhD FAGO
William J Gatens D Phil FAGO ChM___________________
Blessed John Henry Newman Catholic CommunityCongregation Adath Jeshurun Elkins Park
American Record Guide
We Gather TogetherTune KREMSER possibly a 16th century Dutch folk tune
English translation Theodore BakerText Author unknown
For this months TalePipes I am sharing an article I put together for the ACMP newsletter In this time of praying forunity and understanding between faith groups and international conflicts born of religious hatred it is interesting tolook back at inter-Christian struggles of the past through the lens of a cherished and comforting hymn MEC
Gloria Dei lsquoOld Swedesrsquo ChurchThe oldest church in Pennsylvaniaestablished in the 1600rsquos MEC
NEWSLETTER OF THE PHiLADELPHiA CHAPTER OF THE AMERiCAN GUiLD OF ORGANiSTS
Katherine Reier Circulation Coordinator
1936 Guernsey Avenue
Abington PA 19001-3702
Chapter Member Directoriesare coming soon
All members will receive a PDF version of the directory by emailand will be able to download the directory from the chapter web-site Due to high printing and mailing cost printed copies areavailable by request only - please call or email me if youd like toreceive a printed copy And as always feel free to contact mewith any questions about membership
NOVEMBER 2015 VOLUME LXXVIII NO 33PHILADELPHIA CHAPTERAMERICAN GUILD OF ORGANISTS
ELECTED OFFICERS
DeanJohn A Romeri AAGO ChM 314-540-7123
Sub-DeanMarcia Sommers 484-340-2204
TreasurerBruce Marshall 267-283-8019
SecretaryMaria deJ Ellis 610-896-6189
Executive Committee
TERM ENDiNG 2016 Grete ingalls CAGO 215-310-0526Charles Glandorf 610-416-1055Elaine Sonnenberg 419-980-0035 Gordon Turk 610-964-1808
TERM ENDiNG 2017Paul Fejko 609-462-9000Sandor Kadar FAGO 609-540-6548Wesley Parrott 215-732-6732Andrew Senn 267-207-1494
TERM ENDiNG 2018Doris Dabrowski SPC 215-387-6635Edward Landin 717-471-7979Kathleen Moyer 610-642-1975James Robb 215-329-4793
APPOINTED LEADERSHIP
AGO Region III Education ChairEthel Geist CAGO 215-529-1603
Chapter ChaplainRev Bruce Thorsen 215-230-3980
Chapter PhotographerJohn McEnerney 215-794-7388
Communications CoordinatorTo be appointed
Competition Committee ChairAlan Morrison 215-735-8259
Endowment Committee ChairJeff Fowler 610-764-1524
Examinations CoordinatorLee de Mets FAGO 215-997-0219
Fred J Cooper Organ Day CoordinatorTim Evers 610-688-8700x227
Historian ArchivistTo be appointed
January Jumpstart CoordinatorEthel Geist CAGO 215-529-1603
Nominating Committee ChairTo be appointed
Placement CoordinatorFrances Treisbach 484-231-1426
Professional Concerns ChairJudy Lang 610-623-8069
Tuesday Noon Recitals CoordinatorAndrew Heller 610-789-0146
Volunteer CoordinatorTo be appointed
WebmasterTom Lever 215-855-0287
E R I K M E Y E R R E G I S T R A R
REGISTRARrsquoS CORNER
MEMBERSHIP INFORMATION
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 19090215-247-7466 x104
E r i k M e y e r R e g i s t r a r
Advertise in Crescendo
Advertising with us helps to get the word out about your serviceor events and it also helps us pay for the costs associated withCrescendo and so helps the chapter financially If you wish tosubmit an ad prices and specific dimensions are listed in theleft-hand column on page 2
- Erik Meyer
Barbara Bruns Concert Organist
United States Europe Japan
SUNDAY NOVEMBER 22 400 PM
Zion Mennonite Church Front Street amp Cherry Lane
Souderton Pennsylvania 18964 2157239342
wwwzionmennoniteorg
NOVEMBER 2015 VOLUME LXXVIII NO 34
Saturday-Sunday September 12-13 2015Annual Kick-Off with Dr Kimberly MarshallWorkshop at Bryn Mawr Presbyterian ChurchRecital at Bomberger Hall Ursinus College
October is Support a Colleaguersquos Performance Month
Wednesday October 28 2015 700pmOrgan Recital by Stephen TharpFirst Presbyterian Church 21st amp Walnut Sts Philadelphia
Saturday November 7 2015 930am-NoonJames Litton ldquoEnglish Choral MusicrdquoSt Martin in the Fields Chestnut Hill
Sunday December 27 2015AGO Christmas Party
Saturday January 16 2016January JumpstartSpeakers Kent Tritle and Canon Victoria SirotaBryn Mawr Presbyterian Church
SaturdayFebruary 20 2016 930am-NoonJames OrsquoDonnell ldquoThe Musical History of Westminster Abbeyrdquo with optional lunch
St Clementrsquos Church
Sunday April 10 2016Organ Concerto ConcertPhiladelphia Chamber Orchestra performing with three great student artists from Eastman Yale and Westminster Choir College
Co-sponsored with St Paulrsquos Organ Endowment FundSt Paulrsquos Episcopal Church Chestnut Hill
May 2016Annual Banquet and Installation of Officers
Saturday June 11 2016Fred J Cooper Memorial Organ DayKimmel Center
June 14-15 and 18 2016Longwood Competition
June 16-17 2016Longwood Organ Crawls
June 19-24 2016AGO National Convention Houston
June 26 - July 1 2016Organ Historical Society National Convention Philadelphia
Philadelphia Chapter of the AGO
Chapter Events 2015-2016
We thank our 2015-2016 Patrons(list updated monthly)
Benefactors ($500+)_______________________________________
Norman Geist and Ethel Geist CAGO
Sponsors ($300-$499)___________________________________________________
Dr Jeffrey Fowler
Pat Gallo-Terenzio
Joseph Guidotti SPC
Edward L Landin and Andrew M Senn
Joseph Lewis
Alan Morrison
John A Romeri AAGO ChM and Karen Romeri
David Stettler
Donors ($150-$299)___________________________________________________
Rae Ann Anderson CAGO
Robert H Erb
Jane Errera
Martha N Johnson
Conrad M Olie
Stephen Schreiber
Judith Stebner
Gordon Turk
Contributors ($50-$149)___________________________________________________
Carol P Anders Robert K Betty
Mary Elizabeth Campbell CAGO Marjorie Lynch Cummings CAGO
Doris Dabrowski SPC Joyce Gambrell Drayton
William P Fenimore Mary L Fenwick AAGO
Dorothy Fulton-Stevens AAGO Loretta S Hartnett SPC
Andrew K Heller Ashley Horner
Evan Jackson Nancy J Kahler-Jow
Paul S Kinsey Jeffrey P Lees
Thomas S Lever Jr Bruce Marshall
Kathleen J Moyer Leighton W Moyer
Richard J Pilch Joyce F Rasmussen
John E Reber James Robb
Stephen W Ross Paul Serresseque
Marcia Sommers Edward Wilk
Kathleen Wirth
NOVEMBER 2015 VOLUME LXXVIII NO 35
Sunday November 1 300 PMA Celebration Concert in Honor of the 50th Anniversaryof The Overbrook Choir Gordon Turk Organist SophieBruno Harpist Dennis Elwell Conductor FreeAdmission Infant Child-Care Handicapped AccessibleOverbrook Presbyterian Church 6376 City AvePhiladelphia PA 2158772744 wwwoverbrookpresborg
Sunday November 1 300 PMMansfield University Concert Choir $25 CathedralBasilica of Sts Peter amp Paul 18th St amp BenjaminFranklin Parkway Phila PA 2155873696wwwcathedralphilaconcertsorg concertsadphilaorg
Sunday November 1 400 PMF Anthony Thurman organist Free-will offering to sup-port the repair and restoration of the Moore MemorialOrgan First Presbyterian Church 20 Kings HighwayEast Haddonfield NJ 8564291960 haddonfieldpresorg
Sunday November 1 500 PMAll Souls Evensong Music of Tavener St Martin-In-The-Fields StMartins Lane and Willow Grove AveChestnut Hill PA 2152477466 wwwStMartinECorg
Wednesday November 4 1215 PMAnjali Gallup-Diaz soprano Free lunchtime recital StMarys Hamilton Village 3916 Locust WalkPhiladelphia Pa 19104 2153863916 stmarysatpennorg
Friday November 6 800 PMLrsquoOrgue Mystique ldquoAn All Saints Symphonyrdquo byCharles Tournemire with the Men of St ClementrsquosChoir Richard Spotts Organist Free AdmissionPrinceton University-Chapel Nassau and WashingtonRds Princeton NJ 6092583016eplutzprincetonedu wwwprincetonedu~choir
Friday November 6 800 PMPaul Fleckenstein organ and Julie Nishimura pianoMusic for pianoorgan duet by Clifford Demarest DenisBedard and Joel Raney as well as arrangements ofconcertos by Handel and Haydn Freewill offeringWestminster Presbyterian Church 1502 W 13th StWilmington DE 3026545214 x121 wwwwpcorg
Friday November 6 800 PMPicturesque Pieces Abington Symphony Orchestraand Oratorio Choir with Lloyd Shorter English hornand Daniel Nissenbaum trumpet Pre-concert conver-sation at 700 Freewill offering Abington PresbyterianChurch 1082 Old York Rd Abington PA 2158874530 wwwapcusaorgMusicatAbington
Saturday November 7 800 PMLes Canards Chantants $25$40 Cathedral Basilicaof Sts Peter amp Paul 18th St amp Benjamin FranklinParkway Phila PA 2155873696 wwwcathedralphilaconcertsorg concertsadphilaorg
Wednesday November 11 100 PMJoin the organ studios of Princeton UniversityWestminster Choir College and Rutgers University for amasterclass with Michel Bouvard Professor of Organat the Paris Conservatory on works of Franck 1-400pm Princeton University-Chapel Nassau andWashington Rds Princeton NJ 6092583016eplutzprincetonedu wwwprincetonedu~choir
Thursday November 12 1230 PMThomas Dressler organist Free admission PrincetonUniversity-Chapel Nassau and Washington RdsPrinceton NJ (609) 258-3016 eplutzprincetoneduwwwprincetonedu~choir
Friday November 13 730 PMChamber Music at Bournelyf presents the ElysianCamerata $20$10 Church of the Loving Shepherd1066 S New Street West Chester PA 193826106925662 (response line)
Thursday November 19 1230 PMThomas Sheehan organist Free admission PrincetonUniversity-Chapel Nassau and Washington RdsPrinceton NJ 6092583016 eplutzprincetoneduwwwprincetonedu~choir
Friday November 20 800 PMB A C H from ldquoA to Grdquo Preludes and Fugues from theGreat Master Eric Plutz Organist Free AdmissionPrinceton University-Chapel Nassau and WashingtonRds Princeton NJ 6092583016eplutzprincetonedu wwwprincetonedu~choir
CALENDAR OF EVENTSK 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
CalendarAGOphilagmailcom
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(November 1 for the December issue) Please note her newcontact email address
Continued on page 6
NOVEMBER 2015 VOLUME LXXVIII NO 36
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Saturday November 21 800 PMPeter Richard Conte organist Tickets requiredLongwood Gardens Ballroom US Rte 1 KennettSquare PA 6103881000 wwwlongwoodgardensorg
Sunday November 22 300 PMAncient Voices (U Penn) $25 Cathedral Basilica ofSts Peter amp Paul 18th St amp Benjamin FranklinParkway Phila PA 2155873696 wwwcathedralphilaconcertsorg concertsadphilaorg
Sunday November 29 300 PMAnnual Messiah Sing Soloists Iris Fairfax Lois BabbittToffer Mihalka Daniel Lickteig Paul FleckensteinOrganist Dennis Elwell Conductor Free AdmissionInfant Child-Care Handicapped Accessible OverbrookPresbyterian Church 6376 City Ave Philadelphia PA2158772744 wwwoverbrookpresborg
Calendar of EventsContinued from page 7___________________________________
E l i z a b e t h M a n u s ___________________
Pianist Organist Vocal coach Auditions recitals special eventshttpwwwelizabethmanuscom
William J Gatens D Phil FAGO ChM___________________
Blessed John Henry Newman Catholic CommunityCongregation Adath Jeshurun Elkins Park
American Record Guide
NOVEMBER 2015 VOLUME LXXVIII NO 37POSITIONS AVAILABLE
Fran Treisbach Coordinator484-231-1426
We are happy to advertise positions available for churches in the GreaterPhiladelphia Area as a free service We need to request that all ads stay withina 250 word limit ndash applicants should be directed to the church for further infor-mation We would also be very grateful if churches encourage their organists tojoin our chapter ndash and many include dues payment as a contract perk
OrganistSt Lukersquos United Church of Christ125 N Main Street North Wales PA 194542153682884 wwwuccnorthwalesorgPosted 10115St Lukersquos United Church of Christ is seeking an organ-ist for one Sunday 1000 am traditional style worshipservice (no praise teams or screens) and to accom-pany one adult choir which sings weekly and for twospecial services during the year Attendance at theThursday 700 pm choir rehearsal is optional sincean excellent rehearsal pianist is available if neededhowever the organist would be expected to be avail-able for Sunday morning rehearsal The candidatewould work closely with the Music Director Jon LeightThe salary is negotiable within the guidelines of theAmerican Guild of Organists The pipe organ is a 15-rank Estey which was re-built on two occasions and iswell-maintained The acoustics in the sanctuary areexcellent for voice and for a variety of instruments Thechurch has a history of musical excellence going backto an era when it had a 30-piece orchestra and thechurch is looking for an organist who will help carry onthis tradition The late Marian Archibald an activemember of Philadelphia AGO was the organist at StLukersquos for over 30 years The Tuesday at NoonJanuary Recitals have been held here for over sixyears Please contact Jon Leight Music Director atjonsingsverizonnet or 2153682884
Director of Music MinistryIvyland Presbyterian Church51 Gough Avenue Ivyland PA 189742156722266 wwwivylandchurchorgPosted 93015Ivyland Presbyterian Church seeks a permanentDirector of Music Ministry with solid conducting andservice playing skills to develop and direct adult youthand bell choirs and play for services Well-maintainedAllen Digital Computer organ Responsibilities include
Coordinating with pastor and worship committee toplan the music program Planning preparing and playing service musicaccompanying congregational singing and specialmusic which includes seasonal choral cantatas Directing choir rehearsals and Providing music for special services (Christmas EveAsh Wednesday Maundy Thursday Good Friday)
Ivyland Presbyterian embraces traditional reformedworship but is open to new and diverse musical styles
Salary range $15000-$16500 Interested candidatesshould submit their resume and contact details topreachsarahgmailcom or send via mail to Ivyland Presbyterian Church ATTN DOMM 51 Gough Avenue Ivyland PA 18974
Director of MusicUniversity Lutheran Church3637 Chestnut Street Philadelphia PA 191042153872885 wwwuniluphilaorgPosted 93015University Lutheran Church Philadelphia PA is seek-ing an individual to serve as Director of Music TheDirector of Music must have a demonstrated knowl-edge of Lutheran theology liturgical practice and useof music in worship Skilled organist and pianistWorking knowledge of other instruments helpfulResponsible for directing the adult choir with rehearsalon Sunday morning playing one service each Sundayone Sunday evening service on the third Sunday ofeach month and special services as required 12-15hours per week Salary is negotiableUniversity Lutheranrsquos mission is to be ldquoAn inclusivecommunity sharing Christ on campus and in thecityhelliprdquo It is both the Lutheran Campus Ministry ofPhiladelphia and a parish congregation of families andsingle adults It is located at 3637 Chestnut StreetPhiladelphia Interested candidates may contact orsubmit their resumes and cover letters to Rev FritzFowler by email at pastoruniluphilaorg or call 215-387-2885 with any questions
OrganistMemorial Church of the Holy Nativity (Episcopal)205 Huntingdon Pike Rockledge PA 190462156639903 wwwholynativityrockledgeorgPosted 93015Duties include leading music for one Sunday morningservice preparing for liturgy in concert with the rectorrehearsing the choir(s) and attending worship commit-tee meetings Also responsible for providing music forAll Saintsrsquo Day Christmas Eve Christmas AshWednesday and Maundy Thursday Two-manual 21-rank Mudler-Hunter organ rebuilt by Brant Duddy babygrand piano One adult choir with prospective chil-drenyouth choir Salary range is $18000 to $22000Resumes should be mailed to Heather church secre-tary Memorial Church of the Holy Nativity 205Huntingdon Pike Rockledge PA 19046 or emailed toMailholynativityrockledgeorg
Continued on page 8
NOVEMBER 2015 VOLUME LXXVIII NO 38
Mar jor ie Lynch Cummings___________________
CAGO First Presbyterian Church of Olney
Ron Coles MM MEdAdmin___________________
Roxborough Sr High School Arts Department Chair
St Paul Roman Catholic Churchwwwroncolescom
TUESDAY NOON RECITALS
Interim Organist and Choir DirectorChrist Episcopal Church62 Delaware Street Woodbury NJ 08096httpchristchurchwoodburynjorgPosted 93015Christ Church seeks an interim organist and choirdirector to oversee the parish music ministry beginningAll Soulsrsquo Day (11215) for six to ten weeks and end-ing the First Sunday after the Epiphany (011016)The adult choir of volunteers is anchored by four pro-
fessional choral scholars No midweek rehearsalSunday service (1000 am) and additional masses onAll Soulsrsquo evening Thanksgiving December 7Christmas Eve and Epiphany The church is firmlygrounded in the Book of Common Prayer (1979) Rite Iliturgy and uses the Hymnal 1982 Traditional liturgicalmusic is central to the main choral EucharistInterested candidates should contactofficechristchurchwoodburynjorg with ldquoInterimOrganistChoir Directorrdquo in the subject line
Positions AvailableContinued from page 7___________________________________
Andrew Heller Coordinator610-789-0146
Andrew Heller
November recitals will be held at StPaulrsquos LutheranChurch 415 E Athens Ave Ardmore PA 19003The chancel organ is a 3-37 1959 Schantz origi-
nally voiced by John B Schantz It is somewhatunusual in that the entire chancel organ is underexpression The organ has had minimal changes overthe years (addition of a Great Trumpet revoiced Greatchorus) and was fully restored in phases by PatrickMurphy who also added a 2-12 gallery instrument in2005
November 3 Rudy LucenteNovember 10 Ralph PurriNovember 17 Mary Elizabeth CampbellNovember 24 Gary Garletts
There are still a few vacancies for players available Ifyou wish to play this season or host in 2016-17 pleaseget in touch with me
Other venues for 2015-2016White Horse Village in Newtown Square (December)St Lukersquos UCC in North Wales (January)Abington Presbyterian Church (February)Bryn Mawr Presbyterian Church (March)St Maryrsquos Episcopal Church in Roxborough (April)Church of the Loving Shepherd in West Chester (May)
NOVEMBER 2015 VOLUME LXXVIII NO 39
SOC Frederick K Astmann Cherry Hill NJ 856-424-3820
SOC Mary Eliz Campbell CAGO Phoenixville PA 484-995-6110
SOC Doris J Dabrowski SPC Philadelphia PA 215-387-6635
SOC Lee de Mets FAGO Chalfont PA 215-997-0219
SOC Adam F Dieffenbach Telford PA 267-738-2326
SOC Joyce Drayton Philadelphia PA 215-635-5778
SOC Maria de J Ellis Ardmore PA 610-896-6189
SO Karen B Fallows SPC Hatfield PA 215-822-6762
SOC Susanna Faust West Chester PA 610-766-1812
SOC Jeremy J Flood CAGO Philadelphia PA 215-625-2747
SOC Louise M Gerdelmann Souderton PA 215-723-6975
SOC Adam P Haines Philadelphia PA 717-487-1006
SOC Raymond Johnson Cheltenham PA 215-635-9944
SOC Joel E Klingman SPC Southampton PA 215-355-8445
SOC Thomas S Lever Lansdale PA 215-855-0287
SOC David Clark Little Feasterville PA 215-953-0352
S Chiduzie Madubata Philadelphia PA 301-919-9632
SUNDAY SUBSTITUTES
The codes preceding each name have the following meanings S = Available to play on a SundayO = Available to play other services such as weddingsfuneralsweekdays C = will also direct a choir
This 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
S Elizabeth A Manus St Davids PA 610-293-9002
SOC Mardia Melroy Ambler PA 215-646-1975
SOC Constance H Mickel Bryn Mawr PA 610-527-9514
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 610-405-3736
SOC Katherine J Reier SPC Abington PA 215-287-9939
SOC Katherine Rick Wayne PA 517-945-3448
SOC Barbara Haddad Romesburg Drexel Hill PA 610-446-3540
SO Alexander M Smith King of Prussia PA 610-265-4390
SOC Timothy Smith CAGO Red Lion PA 410-200-2155
SOC Janet L Tebbel Philadelphia PA 267-250-7727
SOC Fran Treisbach West Norriton Twp PA 484-231-1426
SOC John W Van Sant Trenton NJ 609-498-1768
SOC 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
Our October picture was of St Lukes Episcopal Church inGermantown with thanks again to Adam F Dieffenbach
Heres this months challenge and its organist calls it oneof the best small organs in the city
WHERE AM I
NOVEMBER 2015 VOLUME LXXVIII NO 310
OC Lucas C Brown Philadelphia PA 267-474-8476
OC D Stephen Cable Bethlehem PA 484-866-6019
O Ronald Chancler SPC Levittown PA 267-679-6638
OC Linda J Clark West Chester PA 610-793-1606
O Ron Coles Philadelphia PA 267-973-0323
OC Marjorie L Cummings CAGO Philadelphia PA 215-728-1530
OC Lee de Mets FAGO Chalfont PA 215-997-0219
OC Thomas G Denny Spring City PA 610-864-6143
OC Theodore W Didden CAGO Ambler PA 215-646-0294
OC Sue Ellen Echard Harleysville PA 610-585-5059
OC Paul Emmens AAGO ChM West Chester PA 610-692-7632
O Suzanne Erb Philadelphia PA 215-568-5795
O Jonathan G Fairchild Huntingdon Valley PA 215-947-8340
OC Paul Fejko Philadelphia PA 609-462-9000
O Patricia Gallo-Terrenzio Huntingdon Valley PA 215-947-4759
OC William J Gatens FAGO ChM Chester PA 610-876-5617
OC Charles Glandorf Coopersburg PA 610-416-1055
OC Eric Gombert Souderton PA 267-471-7003
OC Peter Gowen Philadelphia PA 215-776-7374
OC Lisa Guglielmo Glenmoore PA 610-906-7740
O Timothy Harrell Doylestown PA 215-297-5812
OTHER SUBSTITUTES
O H Ray Hunsicker West Chester PA 610-399-4358
OC Grete ingalls CAGO Philadelphia PA 267-253-4007
OC Helen Jauregui Philadelphia PA 215-498-0982
OC Beth Z Jenkins Oreland PA 215-885-7275
OC D Damien Jones Wilmington DE 215-432-2178
OC Sandor Kadar FAGO Newtown PA 609-540-6548
OC Maria Lennon Hatboro PA 215-896-9484
O 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 215-732-6732
OC Aaron C Patterson Philadelphia PA 215-725-0959
O Margaret Realley Doylestown PA 215-345-8564
O Ruth E Rineer Cheltenham PA 267-536-5706
OC Valerie Rozek Chesterbrook PA 440-478-8163
OC Jeffrey J Shuman FAGO ChM Lightstreet PA 570-784-1574
OC Judith F B Stebner Warminster PA 215-630-9632
OC Bruce J Thorsen Doylestown PA 215-622-1023
OC F Anthony Thurman Cherry Hill NJ 856-616-2480
O Jerry L E Wright Collingdale PA 610-586-7381
The codes preceding each name have the following meaningsO = Available to play other services such as weddingsfuneralsweekdays C = will also direct a choir
This 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
These organists are NOT available to play Sunday services
Code Substitute Location Phone Number Code Substitute Location Phone Number
Roy Harker___________________
Church of Saint Asaph
Bala Cynwyd Pennsylvania
Rudolph A Lucente___________________
Asst Wanamaker Grand Court Organ
Mary Elizabeth Campbell CAGO___________________
Music Therapist ndash MAMT ndash BC
Private Music Teacher Therapist EDMR Practitioner
Carolyn Boxmeyer_________________
Flutist
2153338833
D e n n i s E l w e l l___________________
Overbrook Presbyterian Church - Philadelphia
Saacutendor Kaacutedaacuter FAGO___________________
Organist Conductor Accompanist improvisorSt Andrew Catholic Church
Newtown Pennsylvaniasandorkadarcom
NOVEMBER 2015 VOLUME LXXVIII NO 311
It was my great honor and privilege to sing as amember of the Archdiocesan Choir for two Massescelebrated by Pope Francis during his recent visit to
Philadelphia The choir began rehearsing in prepara-tion for this monumental event back in March Wesang a wide variety of liturgical music and choralanthems including three pieces commissioned for theoccasion
The Holy Father arrived in Philadelphia on Saturdaymorning September 26 2015 and celebrated Mass inthe magnificent CathedralBasilica of Saints Peter andPaul located at 18th and Race Streets in PhiladelphiaThe following day His Holiness celebrated an outdoorMass on the Benjamin Franklin Parkway which wasattended by roughly 800000 people This Mass fea-tured five choirs including the Archdiocesan Choir theVietnamese Choir the Spanish Choir the BlackGospel Choir and the Youth Choir Each choir wasfeatured alone and in combination accompanied byorgan piano and other instruments The combinedchoirs were accompanied by the PhiladelphiaOrchestra conducted by music director YannickNeacutezet-Seacuteguin The world-renowned orchestra alsoperformed the following classical works as part of theprelude music the Third Movement from SymphonyNo 3 by Johannes Brahms the Second Movementfrom the New World Symphony by Antonin Dvořaacutek andthe Fourth Movement from Beethovenrsquos SymphonyNo 7
Peter Latona music director at the Basilica of theNational Shrine of the Immaculate Conception inWashington DC composed the text and music of achoral anthem entitled Look Up and Count the Stars inhonor of the occasion The official hymn of the WorldMeeting of Families held at the PennsylvaniaConvention Center in Philadelphia (Sept 22-27) wasSound the Bell of Holy Freedom composed by
Normand Gouin with text by Rev Andrew D CiferniO Praem the World Meeting drew some 17000 reg-istered participants representing over 100 countriesThe third commissioned work was a beautifullypoignant choral setting of the text of the Communionantiphon of the day the Twenty-Sixth Sunday inOrdinary Time composed by Julian Darius RevieThe text of this exquisite piece from 1 John 316 isBy this we came to know the love of God thatChrist laid down his life for us so we should laydown our lives for one another The composer indi-cates in the score that it should be performed ldquoIn all-embracing trustrdquo
The Ordinary of the Mass (Gloria Credo SanctusAgnus Dei) was sung in Latin to Gregorian chantmelodies the Kyrie Eleison was sung in Greek Thechoral repertoire performed as part of the prelude andwithin the Mass itself included Rachmaninoffrsquos AveMaria (from Vespers) Elgarrsquos Ecce sacerdos magnusPalestrinarsquos Tu es Petrus the Beethoven HallelujahChorus (from The Mount of Olives) MendelssohnrsquosVerleihrsquo uns Frieden Parryrsquos I was glad when theysaid unto me Philip Stopfordrsquos The Spirit of the LordStopfordrsquos Ave Maria Leo Nestorrsquos Virgin Great andGlorious the Saint-Saeumlns Tollite hostias (fromChristmas Oratorio Opus 12) and the Durufleacute Sanctus(from Requiem Opus 9)
Having lived studied and worked in Philadelphia for atotal of 17 years it was a particular joy for me to returnto my ldquosecond homerdquo and to the Cathedral where I hadsung in the Collegiate Choir under Dr Peter Lamannaduring my student days to participate in this historicevent This ldquoonce in a lifetimerdquo experience of graceand inspiration is one for which I am deeply gratefuland one that I will remember fondly for years to come
Anthony Ciucci
Sound the Bell of Holy Freedom
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NOVEMBER 2015 VOLUME LXXVIII NO 312
NOVEMBER 2015 VOLUME LXXVIII NO 313TALE PIPES
Mary Elizabeth Campbell CAGO EditorCrescendoagophilaorg
This gentle hymn that we associate withThanksgiving and general praise has quite a tur-bulent past It was born of the struggle for inde-
pendence from Spain in the Netherlands One sourcewrites that the Battle of Turnhout in 1597 was theinspiration for the text and that the author wasAdreanus Valerius (1575-1625) a Dutch musicianpoet and composer His work was largely a portrait ofthe common man and also his nations struggle forindependence which completely overlapped his life(the 80 Years War - 1568 - 1648) Other sources sug-gest that the authorwas unknown or thatin celebration of theTurnhout victory wor-shippers gatheredand together put newwords to a belovedfolk tune The hymnwas first printed inthe 1626 Dutch patri-otic songbookNederlandtschGedencklanck Ithad a very unifyingmessage becausepart of the struggleagainst Spain andher Catholic kinginvolved their ban toHolland on uniting forprotestant worshipAnyone who hasexperienced religiouspersecution couldresonate with thetext
We gather together to ask the Lordrsquos blessingHe chastens and hastens His will to make known
The wicked oppressing now cease from distressingSing praises to His Name He forgets not His own
Theodore Baker (1851-1934) of New York City cameacross the hymn while visiting Leipzig as a musicolo-gist and is credited with translating it into English In1894 he used it as special choral ThanksgivingPrayer and apparently its first publication in Americacame in 1903 It spread throughout denominationsand also took root as a Thanksgiving hymn Bakerworked as literary editor at G Schirmer MusicPublishers and upon retiring moved to DresdenGermany
Beside us to guide us our God with us joiningOrdaining maintaining His kingdom divine
So from the beginning the fight we were winningThou Lord were at our side all glory be Thine
The tune is named after Eduard Kremser (1838-1914)who was a composer and choir director in Vienna Heis thought to have rediscovered the hymn more thantwo centuries after it was written and he arranged itfor choir So really we owe Mr Kremser our thanksfor this gem
We all do extol Thee Thou Leader triumphantAnd pray that Thou still our Defender will be
Let Thy congregation escape tribulationThy Name be ever praised O Lord make us free
H a r r y W i l k i n s o nIn Memoriam
___________________
PhD FAGO
William J Gatens D Phil FAGO ChM___________________
Blessed John Henry Newman Catholic CommunityCongregation Adath Jeshurun Elkins Park
American Record Guide
We Gather TogetherTune KREMSER possibly a 16th century Dutch folk tune
English translation Theodore BakerText Author unknown
For this months TalePipes I am sharing an article I put together for the ACMP newsletter In this time of praying forunity and understanding between faith groups and international conflicts born of religious hatred it is interesting tolook back at inter-Christian struggles of the past through the lens of a cherished and comforting hymn MEC
Gloria Dei lsquoOld Swedesrsquo ChurchThe oldest church in Pennsylvaniaestablished in the 1600rsquos MEC
NEWSLETTER OF THE PHiLADELPHiA CHAPTER OF THE AMERiCAN GUiLD OF ORGANiSTS
Katherine Reier Circulation Coordinator
1936 Guernsey Avenue
Abington PA 19001-3702
NOVEMBER 2015 VOLUME LXXVIII NO 34
Saturday-Sunday September 12-13 2015Annual Kick-Off with Dr Kimberly MarshallWorkshop at Bryn Mawr Presbyterian ChurchRecital at Bomberger Hall Ursinus College
October is Support a Colleaguersquos Performance Month
Wednesday October 28 2015 700pmOrgan Recital by Stephen TharpFirst Presbyterian Church 21st amp Walnut Sts Philadelphia
Saturday November 7 2015 930am-NoonJames Litton ldquoEnglish Choral MusicrdquoSt Martin in the Fields Chestnut Hill
Sunday December 27 2015AGO Christmas Party
Saturday January 16 2016January JumpstartSpeakers Kent Tritle and Canon Victoria SirotaBryn Mawr Presbyterian Church
SaturdayFebruary 20 2016 930am-NoonJames OrsquoDonnell ldquoThe Musical History of Westminster Abbeyrdquo with optional lunch
St Clementrsquos Church
Sunday April 10 2016Organ Concerto ConcertPhiladelphia Chamber Orchestra performing with three great student artists from Eastman Yale and Westminster Choir College
Co-sponsored with St Paulrsquos Organ Endowment FundSt Paulrsquos Episcopal Church Chestnut Hill
May 2016Annual Banquet and Installation of Officers
Saturday June 11 2016Fred J Cooper Memorial Organ DayKimmel Center
June 14-15 and 18 2016Longwood Competition
June 16-17 2016Longwood Organ Crawls
June 19-24 2016AGO National Convention Houston
June 26 - July 1 2016Organ Historical Society National Convention Philadelphia
Philadelphia Chapter of the AGO
Chapter Events 2015-2016
We thank our 2015-2016 Patrons(list updated monthly)
Benefactors ($500+)_______________________________________
Norman Geist and Ethel Geist CAGO
Sponsors ($300-$499)___________________________________________________
Dr Jeffrey Fowler
Pat Gallo-Terenzio
Joseph Guidotti SPC
Edward L Landin and Andrew M Senn
Joseph Lewis
Alan Morrison
John A Romeri AAGO ChM and Karen Romeri
David Stettler
Donors ($150-$299)___________________________________________________
Rae Ann Anderson CAGO
Robert H Erb
Jane Errera
Martha N Johnson
Conrad M Olie
Stephen Schreiber
Judith Stebner
Gordon Turk
Contributors ($50-$149)___________________________________________________
Carol P Anders Robert K Betty
Mary Elizabeth Campbell CAGO Marjorie Lynch Cummings CAGO
Doris Dabrowski SPC Joyce Gambrell Drayton
William P Fenimore Mary L Fenwick AAGO
Dorothy Fulton-Stevens AAGO Loretta S Hartnett SPC
Andrew K Heller Ashley Horner
Evan Jackson Nancy J Kahler-Jow
Paul S Kinsey Jeffrey P Lees
Thomas S Lever Jr Bruce Marshall
Kathleen J Moyer Leighton W Moyer
Richard J Pilch Joyce F Rasmussen
John E Reber James Robb
Stephen W Ross Paul Serresseque
Marcia Sommers Edward Wilk
Kathleen Wirth
NOVEMBER 2015 VOLUME LXXVIII NO 35
Sunday November 1 300 PMA Celebration Concert in Honor of the 50th Anniversaryof The Overbrook Choir Gordon Turk Organist SophieBruno Harpist Dennis Elwell Conductor FreeAdmission Infant Child-Care Handicapped AccessibleOverbrook Presbyterian Church 6376 City AvePhiladelphia PA 2158772744 wwwoverbrookpresborg
Sunday November 1 300 PMMansfield University Concert Choir $25 CathedralBasilica of Sts Peter amp Paul 18th St amp BenjaminFranklin Parkway Phila PA 2155873696wwwcathedralphilaconcertsorg concertsadphilaorg
Sunday November 1 400 PMF Anthony Thurman organist Free-will offering to sup-port the repair and restoration of the Moore MemorialOrgan First Presbyterian Church 20 Kings HighwayEast Haddonfield NJ 8564291960 haddonfieldpresorg
Sunday November 1 500 PMAll Souls Evensong Music of Tavener St Martin-In-The-Fields StMartins Lane and Willow Grove AveChestnut Hill PA 2152477466 wwwStMartinECorg
Wednesday November 4 1215 PMAnjali Gallup-Diaz soprano Free lunchtime recital StMarys Hamilton Village 3916 Locust WalkPhiladelphia Pa 19104 2153863916 stmarysatpennorg
Friday November 6 800 PMLrsquoOrgue Mystique ldquoAn All Saints Symphonyrdquo byCharles Tournemire with the Men of St ClementrsquosChoir Richard Spotts Organist Free AdmissionPrinceton University-Chapel Nassau and WashingtonRds Princeton NJ 6092583016eplutzprincetonedu wwwprincetonedu~choir
Friday November 6 800 PMPaul Fleckenstein organ and Julie Nishimura pianoMusic for pianoorgan duet by Clifford Demarest DenisBedard and Joel Raney as well as arrangements ofconcertos by Handel and Haydn Freewill offeringWestminster Presbyterian Church 1502 W 13th StWilmington DE 3026545214 x121 wwwwpcorg
Friday November 6 800 PMPicturesque Pieces Abington Symphony Orchestraand Oratorio Choir with Lloyd Shorter English hornand Daniel Nissenbaum trumpet Pre-concert conver-sation at 700 Freewill offering Abington PresbyterianChurch 1082 Old York Rd Abington PA 2158874530 wwwapcusaorgMusicatAbington
Saturday November 7 800 PMLes Canards Chantants $25$40 Cathedral Basilicaof Sts Peter amp Paul 18th St amp Benjamin FranklinParkway Phila PA 2155873696 wwwcathedralphilaconcertsorg concertsadphilaorg
Wednesday November 11 100 PMJoin the organ studios of Princeton UniversityWestminster Choir College and Rutgers University for amasterclass with Michel Bouvard Professor of Organat the Paris Conservatory on works of Franck 1-400pm Princeton University-Chapel Nassau andWashington Rds Princeton NJ 6092583016eplutzprincetonedu wwwprincetonedu~choir
Thursday November 12 1230 PMThomas Dressler organist Free admission PrincetonUniversity-Chapel Nassau and Washington RdsPrinceton NJ (609) 258-3016 eplutzprincetoneduwwwprincetonedu~choir
Friday November 13 730 PMChamber Music at Bournelyf presents the ElysianCamerata $20$10 Church of the Loving Shepherd1066 S New Street West Chester PA 193826106925662 (response line)
Thursday November 19 1230 PMThomas Sheehan organist Free admission PrincetonUniversity-Chapel Nassau and Washington RdsPrinceton NJ 6092583016 eplutzprincetoneduwwwprincetonedu~choir
Friday November 20 800 PMB A C H from ldquoA to Grdquo Preludes and Fugues from theGreat Master Eric Plutz Organist Free AdmissionPrinceton University-Chapel Nassau and WashingtonRds Princeton NJ 6092583016eplutzprincetonedu wwwprincetonedu~choir
CALENDAR OF EVENTSK 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
CalendarAGOphilagmailcom
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(November 1 for the December issue) Please note her newcontact email address
Continued on page 6
NOVEMBER 2015 VOLUME LXXVIII NO 36
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Saturday November 21 800 PMPeter Richard Conte organist Tickets requiredLongwood Gardens Ballroom US Rte 1 KennettSquare PA 6103881000 wwwlongwoodgardensorg
Sunday November 22 300 PMAncient Voices (U Penn) $25 Cathedral Basilica ofSts Peter amp Paul 18th St amp Benjamin FranklinParkway Phila PA 2155873696 wwwcathedralphilaconcertsorg concertsadphilaorg
Sunday November 29 300 PMAnnual Messiah Sing Soloists Iris Fairfax Lois BabbittToffer Mihalka Daniel Lickteig Paul FleckensteinOrganist Dennis Elwell Conductor Free AdmissionInfant Child-Care Handicapped Accessible OverbrookPresbyterian Church 6376 City Ave Philadelphia PA2158772744 wwwoverbrookpresborg
Calendar of EventsContinued from page 7___________________________________
E l i z a b e t h M a n u s ___________________
Pianist Organist Vocal coach Auditions recitals special eventshttpwwwelizabethmanuscom
William J Gatens D Phil FAGO ChM___________________
Blessed John Henry Newman Catholic CommunityCongregation Adath Jeshurun Elkins Park
American Record Guide
NOVEMBER 2015 VOLUME LXXVIII NO 37POSITIONS AVAILABLE
Fran Treisbach Coordinator484-231-1426
We are happy to advertise positions available for churches in the GreaterPhiladelphia Area as a free service We need to request that all ads stay withina 250 word limit ndash applicants should be directed to the church for further infor-mation We would also be very grateful if churches encourage their organists tojoin our chapter ndash and many include dues payment as a contract perk
OrganistSt Lukersquos United Church of Christ125 N Main Street North Wales PA 194542153682884 wwwuccnorthwalesorgPosted 10115St Lukersquos United Church of Christ is seeking an organ-ist for one Sunday 1000 am traditional style worshipservice (no praise teams or screens) and to accom-pany one adult choir which sings weekly and for twospecial services during the year Attendance at theThursday 700 pm choir rehearsal is optional sincean excellent rehearsal pianist is available if neededhowever the organist would be expected to be avail-able for Sunday morning rehearsal The candidatewould work closely with the Music Director Jon LeightThe salary is negotiable within the guidelines of theAmerican Guild of Organists The pipe organ is a 15-rank Estey which was re-built on two occasions and iswell-maintained The acoustics in the sanctuary areexcellent for voice and for a variety of instruments Thechurch has a history of musical excellence going backto an era when it had a 30-piece orchestra and thechurch is looking for an organist who will help carry onthis tradition The late Marian Archibald an activemember of Philadelphia AGO was the organist at StLukersquos for over 30 years The Tuesday at NoonJanuary Recitals have been held here for over sixyears Please contact Jon Leight Music Director atjonsingsverizonnet or 2153682884
Director of Music MinistryIvyland Presbyterian Church51 Gough Avenue Ivyland PA 189742156722266 wwwivylandchurchorgPosted 93015Ivyland Presbyterian Church seeks a permanentDirector of Music Ministry with solid conducting andservice playing skills to develop and direct adult youthand bell choirs and play for services Well-maintainedAllen Digital Computer organ Responsibilities include
Coordinating with pastor and worship committee toplan the music program Planning preparing and playing service musicaccompanying congregational singing and specialmusic which includes seasonal choral cantatas Directing choir rehearsals and Providing music for special services (Christmas EveAsh Wednesday Maundy Thursday Good Friday)
Ivyland Presbyterian embraces traditional reformedworship but is open to new and diverse musical styles
Salary range $15000-$16500 Interested candidatesshould submit their resume and contact details topreachsarahgmailcom or send via mail to Ivyland Presbyterian Church ATTN DOMM 51 Gough Avenue Ivyland PA 18974
Director of MusicUniversity Lutheran Church3637 Chestnut Street Philadelphia PA 191042153872885 wwwuniluphilaorgPosted 93015University Lutheran Church Philadelphia PA is seek-ing an individual to serve as Director of Music TheDirector of Music must have a demonstrated knowl-edge of Lutheran theology liturgical practice and useof music in worship Skilled organist and pianistWorking knowledge of other instruments helpfulResponsible for directing the adult choir with rehearsalon Sunday morning playing one service each Sundayone Sunday evening service on the third Sunday ofeach month and special services as required 12-15hours per week Salary is negotiableUniversity Lutheranrsquos mission is to be ldquoAn inclusivecommunity sharing Christ on campus and in thecityhelliprdquo It is both the Lutheran Campus Ministry ofPhiladelphia and a parish congregation of families andsingle adults It is located at 3637 Chestnut StreetPhiladelphia Interested candidates may contact orsubmit their resumes and cover letters to Rev FritzFowler by email at pastoruniluphilaorg or call 215-387-2885 with any questions
OrganistMemorial Church of the Holy Nativity (Episcopal)205 Huntingdon Pike Rockledge PA 190462156639903 wwwholynativityrockledgeorgPosted 93015Duties include leading music for one Sunday morningservice preparing for liturgy in concert with the rectorrehearsing the choir(s) and attending worship commit-tee meetings Also responsible for providing music forAll Saintsrsquo Day Christmas Eve Christmas AshWednesday and Maundy Thursday Two-manual 21-rank Mudler-Hunter organ rebuilt by Brant Duddy babygrand piano One adult choir with prospective chil-drenyouth choir Salary range is $18000 to $22000Resumes should be mailed to Heather church secre-tary Memorial Church of the Holy Nativity 205Huntingdon Pike Rockledge PA 19046 or emailed toMailholynativityrockledgeorg
Continued on page 8
NOVEMBER 2015 VOLUME LXXVIII NO 38
Mar jor ie Lynch Cummings___________________
CAGO First Presbyterian Church of Olney
Ron Coles MM MEdAdmin___________________
Roxborough Sr High School Arts Department Chair
St Paul Roman Catholic Churchwwwroncolescom
TUESDAY NOON RECITALS
Interim Organist and Choir DirectorChrist Episcopal Church62 Delaware Street Woodbury NJ 08096httpchristchurchwoodburynjorgPosted 93015Christ Church seeks an interim organist and choirdirector to oversee the parish music ministry beginningAll Soulsrsquo Day (11215) for six to ten weeks and end-ing the First Sunday after the Epiphany (011016)The adult choir of volunteers is anchored by four pro-
fessional choral scholars No midweek rehearsalSunday service (1000 am) and additional masses onAll Soulsrsquo evening Thanksgiving December 7Christmas Eve and Epiphany The church is firmlygrounded in the Book of Common Prayer (1979) Rite Iliturgy and uses the Hymnal 1982 Traditional liturgicalmusic is central to the main choral EucharistInterested candidates should contactofficechristchurchwoodburynjorg with ldquoInterimOrganistChoir Directorrdquo in the subject line
Positions AvailableContinued from page 7___________________________________
Andrew Heller Coordinator610-789-0146
Andrew Heller
November recitals will be held at StPaulrsquos LutheranChurch 415 E Athens Ave Ardmore PA 19003The chancel organ is a 3-37 1959 Schantz origi-
nally voiced by John B Schantz It is somewhatunusual in that the entire chancel organ is underexpression The organ has had minimal changes overthe years (addition of a Great Trumpet revoiced Greatchorus) and was fully restored in phases by PatrickMurphy who also added a 2-12 gallery instrument in2005
November 3 Rudy LucenteNovember 10 Ralph PurriNovember 17 Mary Elizabeth CampbellNovember 24 Gary Garletts
There are still a few vacancies for players available Ifyou wish to play this season or host in 2016-17 pleaseget in touch with me
Other venues for 2015-2016White Horse Village in Newtown Square (December)St Lukersquos UCC in North Wales (January)Abington Presbyterian Church (February)Bryn Mawr Presbyterian Church (March)St Maryrsquos Episcopal Church in Roxborough (April)Church of the Loving Shepherd in West Chester (May)
NOVEMBER 2015 VOLUME LXXVIII NO 39
SOC Frederick K Astmann Cherry Hill NJ 856-424-3820
SOC Mary Eliz Campbell CAGO Phoenixville PA 484-995-6110
SOC Doris J Dabrowski SPC Philadelphia PA 215-387-6635
SOC Lee de Mets FAGO Chalfont PA 215-997-0219
SOC Adam F Dieffenbach Telford PA 267-738-2326
SOC Joyce Drayton Philadelphia PA 215-635-5778
SOC Maria de J Ellis Ardmore PA 610-896-6189
SO Karen B Fallows SPC Hatfield PA 215-822-6762
SOC Susanna Faust West Chester PA 610-766-1812
SOC Jeremy J Flood CAGO Philadelphia PA 215-625-2747
SOC Louise M Gerdelmann Souderton PA 215-723-6975
SOC Adam P Haines Philadelphia PA 717-487-1006
SOC Raymond Johnson Cheltenham PA 215-635-9944
SOC Joel E Klingman SPC Southampton PA 215-355-8445
SOC Thomas S Lever Lansdale PA 215-855-0287
SOC David Clark Little Feasterville PA 215-953-0352
S Chiduzie Madubata Philadelphia PA 301-919-9632
SUNDAY SUBSTITUTES
The codes preceding each name have the following meanings S = Available to play on a SundayO = Available to play other services such as weddingsfuneralsweekdays C = will also direct a choir
This 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
S Elizabeth A Manus St Davids PA 610-293-9002
SOC Mardia Melroy Ambler PA 215-646-1975
SOC Constance H Mickel Bryn Mawr PA 610-527-9514
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 610-405-3736
SOC Katherine J Reier SPC Abington PA 215-287-9939
SOC Katherine Rick Wayne PA 517-945-3448
SOC Barbara Haddad Romesburg Drexel Hill PA 610-446-3540
SO Alexander M Smith King of Prussia PA 610-265-4390
SOC Timothy Smith CAGO Red Lion PA 410-200-2155
SOC Janet L Tebbel Philadelphia PA 267-250-7727
SOC Fran Treisbach West Norriton Twp PA 484-231-1426
SOC John W Van Sant Trenton NJ 609-498-1768
SOC 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
Our October picture was of St Lukes Episcopal Church inGermantown with thanks again to Adam F Dieffenbach
Heres this months challenge and its organist calls it oneof the best small organs in the city
WHERE AM I
NOVEMBER 2015 VOLUME LXXVIII NO 310
OC Lucas C Brown Philadelphia PA 267-474-8476
OC D Stephen Cable Bethlehem PA 484-866-6019
O Ronald Chancler SPC Levittown PA 267-679-6638
OC Linda J Clark West Chester PA 610-793-1606
O Ron Coles Philadelphia PA 267-973-0323
OC Marjorie L Cummings CAGO Philadelphia PA 215-728-1530
OC Lee de Mets FAGO Chalfont PA 215-997-0219
OC Thomas G Denny Spring City PA 610-864-6143
OC Theodore W Didden CAGO Ambler PA 215-646-0294
OC Sue Ellen Echard Harleysville PA 610-585-5059
OC Paul Emmens AAGO ChM West Chester PA 610-692-7632
O Suzanne Erb Philadelphia PA 215-568-5795
O Jonathan G Fairchild Huntingdon Valley PA 215-947-8340
OC Paul Fejko Philadelphia PA 609-462-9000
O Patricia Gallo-Terrenzio Huntingdon Valley PA 215-947-4759
OC William J Gatens FAGO ChM Chester PA 610-876-5617
OC Charles Glandorf Coopersburg PA 610-416-1055
OC Eric Gombert Souderton PA 267-471-7003
OC Peter Gowen Philadelphia PA 215-776-7374
OC Lisa Guglielmo Glenmoore PA 610-906-7740
O Timothy Harrell Doylestown PA 215-297-5812
OTHER SUBSTITUTES
O H Ray Hunsicker West Chester PA 610-399-4358
OC Grete ingalls CAGO Philadelphia PA 267-253-4007
OC Helen Jauregui Philadelphia PA 215-498-0982
OC Beth Z Jenkins Oreland PA 215-885-7275
OC D Damien Jones Wilmington DE 215-432-2178
OC Sandor Kadar FAGO Newtown PA 609-540-6548
OC Maria Lennon Hatboro PA 215-896-9484
O 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 215-732-6732
OC Aaron C Patterson Philadelphia PA 215-725-0959
O Margaret Realley Doylestown PA 215-345-8564
O Ruth E Rineer Cheltenham PA 267-536-5706
OC Valerie Rozek Chesterbrook PA 440-478-8163
OC Jeffrey J Shuman FAGO ChM Lightstreet PA 570-784-1574
OC Judith F B Stebner Warminster PA 215-630-9632
OC Bruce J Thorsen Doylestown PA 215-622-1023
OC F Anthony Thurman Cherry Hill NJ 856-616-2480
O Jerry L E Wright Collingdale PA 610-586-7381
The codes preceding each name have the following meaningsO = Available to play other services such as weddingsfuneralsweekdays C = will also direct a choir
This 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
These organists are NOT available to play Sunday services
Code Substitute Location Phone Number Code Substitute Location Phone Number
Roy Harker___________________
Church of Saint Asaph
Bala Cynwyd Pennsylvania
Rudolph A Lucente___________________
Asst Wanamaker Grand Court Organ
Mary Elizabeth Campbell CAGO___________________
Music Therapist ndash MAMT ndash BC
Private Music Teacher Therapist EDMR Practitioner
Carolyn Boxmeyer_________________
Flutist
2153338833
D e n n i s E l w e l l___________________
Overbrook Presbyterian Church - Philadelphia
Saacutendor Kaacutedaacuter FAGO___________________
Organist Conductor Accompanist improvisorSt Andrew Catholic Church
Newtown Pennsylvaniasandorkadarcom
NOVEMBER 2015 VOLUME LXXVIII NO 311
It was my great honor and privilege to sing as amember of the Archdiocesan Choir for two Massescelebrated by Pope Francis during his recent visit to
Philadelphia The choir began rehearsing in prepara-tion for this monumental event back in March Wesang a wide variety of liturgical music and choralanthems including three pieces commissioned for theoccasion
The Holy Father arrived in Philadelphia on Saturdaymorning September 26 2015 and celebrated Mass inthe magnificent CathedralBasilica of Saints Peter andPaul located at 18th and Race Streets in PhiladelphiaThe following day His Holiness celebrated an outdoorMass on the Benjamin Franklin Parkway which wasattended by roughly 800000 people This Mass fea-tured five choirs including the Archdiocesan Choir theVietnamese Choir the Spanish Choir the BlackGospel Choir and the Youth Choir Each choir wasfeatured alone and in combination accompanied byorgan piano and other instruments The combinedchoirs were accompanied by the PhiladelphiaOrchestra conducted by music director YannickNeacutezet-Seacuteguin The world-renowned orchestra alsoperformed the following classical works as part of theprelude music the Third Movement from SymphonyNo 3 by Johannes Brahms the Second Movementfrom the New World Symphony by Antonin Dvořaacutek andthe Fourth Movement from Beethovenrsquos SymphonyNo 7
Peter Latona music director at the Basilica of theNational Shrine of the Immaculate Conception inWashington DC composed the text and music of achoral anthem entitled Look Up and Count the Stars inhonor of the occasion The official hymn of the WorldMeeting of Families held at the PennsylvaniaConvention Center in Philadelphia (Sept 22-27) wasSound the Bell of Holy Freedom composed by
Normand Gouin with text by Rev Andrew D CiferniO Praem the World Meeting drew some 17000 reg-istered participants representing over 100 countriesThe third commissioned work was a beautifullypoignant choral setting of the text of the Communionantiphon of the day the Twenty-Sixth Sunday inOrdinary Time composed by Julian Darius RevieThe text of this exquisite piece from 1 John 316 isBy this we came to know the love of God thatChrist laid down his life for us so we should laydown our lives for one another The composer indi-cates in the score that it should be performed ldquoIn all-embracing trustrdquo
The Ordinary of the Mass (Gloria Credo SanctusAgnus Dei) was sung in Latin to Gregorian chantmelodies the Kyrie Eleison was sung in Greek Thechoral repertoire performed as part of the prelude andwithin the Mass itself included Rachmaninoffrsquos AveMaria (from Vespers) Elgarrsquos Ecce sacerdos magnusPalestrinarsquos Tu es Petrus the Beethoven HallelujahChorus (from The Mount of Olives) MendelssohnrsquosVerleihrsquo uns Frieden Parryrsquos I was glad when theysaid unto me Philip Stopfordrsquos The Spirit of the LordStopfordrsquos Ave Maria Leo Nestorrsquos Virgin Great andGlorious the Saint-Saeumlns Tollite hostias (fromChristmas Oratorio Opus 12) and the Durufleacute Sanctus(from Requiem Opus 9)
Having lived studied and worked in Philadelphia for atotal of 17 years it was a particular joy for me to returnto my ldquosecond homerdquo and to the Cathedral where I hadsung in the Collegiate Choir under Dr Peter Lamannaduring my student days to participate in this historicevent This ldquoonce in a lifetimerdquo experience of graceand inspiration is one for which I am deeply gratefuland one that I will remember fondly for years to come
Anthony Ciucci
Sound the Bell of Holy Freedom
bull Quality New Instrumentsbull Conscientious Electro-Pneumatic and Mechanical Restorationbull bull Consultationsbull
300 Old Reading Pike Suite 1D Stowe PA 19464P 6109709817 bull pjmorganscom bull pjmpjmorganscom
amp ASSOCIATES INCO R G A N B U I L D E R S
NOVEMBER 2015 VOLUME LXXVIII NO 312
NOVEMBER 2015 VOLUME LXXVIII NO 313TALE PIPES
Mary Elizabeth Campbell CAGO EditorCrescendoagophilaorg
This gentle hymn that we associate withThanksgiving and general praise has quite a tur-bulent past It was born of the struggle for inde-
pendence from Spain in the Netherlands One sourcewrites that the Battle of Turnhout in 1597 was theinspiration for the text and that the author wasAdreanus Valerius (1575-1625) a Dutch musicianpoet and composer His work was largely a portrait ofthe common man and also his nations struggle forindependence which completely overlapped his life(the 80 Years War - 1568 - 1648) Other sources sug-gest that the authorwas unknown or thatin celebration of theTurnhout victory wor-shippers gatheredand together put newwords to a belovedfolk tune The hymnwas first printed inthe 1626 Dutch patri-otic songbookNederlandtschGedencklanck Ithad a very unifyingmessage becausepart of the struggleagainst Spain andher Catholic kinginvolved their ban toHolland on uniting forprotestant worshipAnyone who hasexperienced religiouspersecution couldresonate with thetext
We gather together to ask the Lordrsquos blessingHe chastens and hastens His will to make known
The wicked oppressing now cease from distressingSing praises to His Name He forgets not His own
Theodore Baker (1851-1934) of New York City cameacross the hymn while visiting Leipzig as a musicolo-gist and is credited with translating it into English In1894 he used it as special choral ThanksgivingPrayer and apparently its first publication in Americacame in 1903 It spread throughout denominationsand also took root as a Thanksgiving hymn Bakerworked as literary editor at G Schirmer MusicPublishers and upon retiring moved to DresdenGermany
Beside us to guide us our God with us joiningOrdaining maintaining His kingdom divine
So from the beginning the fight we were winningThou Lord were at our side all glory be Thine
The tune is named after Eduard Kremser (1838-1914)who was a composer and choir director in Vienna Heis thought to have rediscovered the hymn more thantwo centuries after it was written and he arranged itfor choir So really we owe Mr Kremser our thanksfor this gem
We all do extol Thee Thou Leader triumphantAnd pray that Thou still our Defender will be
Let Thy congregation escape tribulationThy Name be ever praised O Lord make us free
H a r r y W i l k i n s o nIn Memoriam
___________________
PhD FAGO
William J Gatens D Phil FAGO ChM___________________
Blessed John Henry Newman Catholic CommunityCongregation Adath Jeshurun Elkins Park
American Record Guide
We Gather TogetherTune KREMSER possibly a 16th century Dutch folk tune
English translation Theodore BakerText Author unknown
For this months TalePipes I am sharing an article I put together for the ACMP newsletter In this time of praying forunity and understanding between faith groups and international conflicts born of religious hatred it is interesting tolook back at inter-Christian struggles of the past through the lens of a cherished and comforting hymn MEC
Gloria Dei lsquoOld Swedesrsquo ChurchThe oldest church in Pennsylvaniaestablished in the 1600rsquos MEC
NEWSLETTER OF THE PHiLADELPHiA CHAPTER OF THE AMERiCAN GUiLD OF ORGANiSTS
Katherine Reier Circulation Coordinator
1936 Guernsey Avenue
Abington PA 19001-3702
NOVEMBER 2015 VOLUME LXXVIII NO 35
Sunday November 1 300 PMA Celebration Concert in Honor of the 50th Anniversaryof The Overbrook Choir Gordon Turk Organist SophieBruno Harpist Dennis Elwell Conductor FreeAdmission Infant Child-Care Handicapped AccessibleOverbrook Presbyterian Church 6376 City AvePhiladelphia PA 2158772744 wwwoverbrookpresborg
Sunday November 1 300 PMMansfield University Concert Choir $25 CathedralBasilica of Sts Peter amp Paul 18th St amp BenjaminFranklin Parkway Phila PA 2155873696wwwcathedralphilaconcertsorg concertsadphilaorg
Sunday November 1 400 PMF Anthony Thurman organist Free-will offering to sup-port the repair and restoration of the Moore MemorialOrgan First Presbyterian Church 20 Kings HighwayEast Haddonfield NJ 8564291960 haddonfieldpresorg
Sunday November 1 500 PMAll Souls Evensong Music of Tavener St Martin-In-The-Fields StMartins Lane and Willow Grove AveChestnut Hill PA 2152477466 wwwStMartinECorg
Wednesday November 4 1215 PMAnjali Gallup-Diaz soprano Free lunchtime recital StMarys Hamilton Village 3916 Locust WalkPhiladelphia Pa 19104 2153863916 stmarysatpennorg
Friday November 6 800 PMLrsquoOrgue Mystique ldquoAn All Saints Symphonyrdquo byCharles Tournemire with the Men of St ClementrsquosChoir Richard Spotts Organist Free AdmissionPrinceton University-Chapel Nassau and WashingtonRds Princeton NJ 6092583016eplutzprincetonedu wwwprincetonedu~choir
Friday November 6 800 PMPaul Fleckenstein organ and Julie Nishimura pianoMusic for pianoorgan duet by Clifford Demarest DenisBedard and Joel Raney as well as arrangements ofconcertos by Handel and Haydn Freewill offeringWestminster Presbyterian Church 1502 W 13th StWilmington DE 3026545214 x121 wwwwpcorg
Friday November 6 800 PMPicturesque Pieces Abington Symphony Orchestraand Oratorio Choir with Lloyd Shorter English hornand Daniel Nissenbaum trumpet Pre-concert conver-sation at 700 Freewill offering Abington PresbyterianChurch 1082 Old York Rd Abington PA 2158874530 wwwapcusaorgMusicatAbington
Saturday November 7 800 PMLes Canards Chantants $25$40 Cathedral Basilicaof Sts Peter amp Paul 18th St amp Benjamin FranklinParkway Phila PA 2155873696 wwwcathedralphilaconcertsorg concertsadphilaorg
Wednesday November 11 100 PMJoin the organ studios of Princeton UniversityWestminster Choir College and Rutgers University for amasterclass with Michel Bouvard Professor of Organat the Paris Conservatory on works of Franck 1-400pm Princeton University-Chapel Nassau andWashington Rds Princeton NJ 6092583016eplutzprincetonedu wwwprincetonedu~choir
Thursday November 12 1230 PMThomas Dressler organist Free admission PrincetonUniversity-Chapel Nassau and Washington RdsPrinceton NJ (609) 258-3016 eplutzprincetoneduwwwprincetonedu~choir
Friday November 13 730 PMChamber Music at Bournelyf presents the ElysianCamerata $20$10 Church of the Loving Shepherd1066 S New Street West Chester PA 193826106925662 (response line)
Thursday November 19 1230 PMThomas Sheehan organist Free admission PrincetonUniversity-Chapel Nassau and Washington RdsPrinceton NJ 6092583016 eplutzprincetoneduwwwprincetonedu~choir
Friday November 20 800 PMB A C H from ldquoA to Grdquo Preludes and Fugues from theGreat Master Eric Plutz Organist Free AdmissionPrinceton University-Chapel Nassau and WashingtonRds Princeton NJ 6092583016eplutzprincetonedu wwwprincetonedu~choir
CALENDAR OF EVENTSK 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
CalendarAGOphilagmailcom
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(November 1 for the December issue) Please note her newcontact email address
Continued on page 6
NOVEMBER 2015 VOLUME LXXVIII NO 36
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Saturday November 21 800 PMPeter Richard Conte organist Tickets requiredLongwood Gardens Ballroom US Rte 1 KennettSquare PA 6103881000 wwwlongwoodgardensorg
Sunday November 22 300 PMAncient Voices (U Penn) $25 Cathedral Basilica ofSts Peter amp Paul 18th St amp Benjamin FranklinParkway Phila PA 2155873696 wwwcathedralphilaconcertsorg concertsadphilaorg
Sunday November 29 300 PMAnnual Messiah Sing Soloists Iris Fairfax Lois BabbittToffer Mihalka Daniel Lickteig Paul FleckensteinOrganist Dennis Elwell Conductor Free AdmissionInfant Child-Care Handicapped Accessible OverbrookPresbyterian Church 6376 City Ave Philadelphia PA2158772744 wwwoverbrookpresborg
Calendar of EventsContinued from page 7___________________________________
E l i z a b e t h M a n u s ___________________
Pianist Organist Vocal coach Auditions recitals special eventshttpwwwelizabethmanuscom
William J Gatens D Phil FAGO ChM___________________
Blessed John Henry Newman Catholic CommunityCongregation Adath Jeshurun Elkins Park
American Record Guide
NOVEMBER 2015 VOLUME LXXVIII NO 37POSITIONS AVAILABLE
Fran Treisbach Coordinator484-231-1426
We are happy to advertise positions available for churches in the GreaterPhiladelphia Area as a free service We need to request that all ads stay withina 250 word limit ndash applicants should be directed to the church for further infor-mation We would also be very grateful if churches encourage their organists tojoin our chapter ndash and many include dues payment as a contract perk
OrganistSt Lukersquos United Church of Christ125 N Main Street North Wales PA 194542153682884 wwwuccnorthwalesorgPosted 10115St Lukersquos United Church of Christ is seeking an organ-ist for one Sunday 1000 am traditional style worshipservice (no praise teams or screens) and to accom-pany one adult choir which sings weekly and for twospecial services during the year Attendance at theThursday 700 pm choir rehearsal is optional sincean excellent rehearsal pianist is available if neededhowever the organist would be expected to be avail-able for Sunday morning rehearsal The candidatewould work closely with the Music Director Jon LeightThe salary is negotiable within the guidelines of theAmerican Guild of Organists The pipe organ is a 15-rank Estey which was re-built on two occasions and iswell-maintained The acoustics in the sanctuary areexcellent for voice and for a variety of instruments Thechurch has a history of musical excellence going backto an era when it had a 30-piece orchestra and thechurch is looking for an organist who will help carry onthis tradition The late Marian Archibald an activemember of Philadelphia AGO was the organist at StLukersquos for over 30 years The Tuesday at NoonJanuary Recitals have been held here for over sixyears Please contact Jon Leight Music Director atjonsingsverizonnet or 2153682884
Director of Music MinistryIvyland Presbyterian Church51 Gough Avenue Ivyland PA 189742156722266 wwwivylandchurchorgPosted 93015Ivyland Presbyterian Church seeks a permanentDirector of Music Ministry with solid conducting andservice playing skills to develop and direct adult youthand bell choirs and play for services Well-maintainedAllen Digital Computer organ Responsibilities include
Coordinating with pastor and worship committee toplan the music program Planning preparing and playing service musicaccompanying congregational singing and specialmusic which includes seasonal choral cantatas Directing choir rehearsals and Providing music for special services (Christmas EveAsh Wednesday Maundy Thursday Good Friday)
Ivyland Presbyterian embraces traditional reformedworship but is open to new and diverse musical styles
Salary range $15000-$16500 Interested candidatesshould submit their resume and contact details topreachsarahgmailcom or send via mail to Ivyland Presbyterian Church ATTN DOMM 51 Gough Avenue Ivyland PA 18974
Director of MusicUniversity Lutheran Church3637 Chestnut Street Philadelphia PA 191042153872885 wwwuniluphilaorgPosted 93015University Lutheran Church Philadelphia PA is seek-ing an individual to serve as Director of Music TheDirector of Music must have a demonstrated knowl-edge of Lutheran theology liturgical practice and useof music in worship Skilled organist and pianistWorking knowledge of other instruments helpfulResponsible for directing the adult choir with rehearsalon Sunday morning playing one service each Sundayone Sunday evening service on the third Sunday ofeach month and special services as required 12-15hours per week Salary is negotiableUniversity Lutheranrsquos mission is to be ldquoAn inclusivecommunity sharing Christ on campus and in thecityhelliprdquo It is both the Lutheran Campus Ministry ofPhiladelphia and a parish congregation of families andsingle adults It is located at 3637 Chestnut StreetPhiladelphia Interested candidates may contact orsubmit their resumes and cover letters to Rev FritzFowler by email at pastoruniluphilaorg or call 215-387-2885 with any questions
OrganistMemorial Church of the Holy Nativity (Episcopal)205 Huntingdon Pike Rockledge PA 190462156639903 wwwholynativityrockledgeorgPosted 93015Duties include leading music for one Sunday morningservice preparing for liturgy in concert with the rectorrehearsing the choir(s) and attending worship commit-tee meetings Also responsible for providing music forAll Saintsrsquo Day Christmas Eve Christmas AshWednesday and Maundy Thursday Two-manual 21-rank Mudler-Hunter organ rebuilt by Brant Duddy babygrand piano One adult choir with prospective chil-drenyouth choir Salary range is $18000 to $22000Resumes should be mailed to Heather church secre-tary Memorial Church of the Holy Nativity 205Huntingdon Pike Rockledge PA 19046 or emailed toMailholynativityrockledgeorg
Continued on page 8
NOVEMBER 2015 VOLUME LXXVIII NO 38
Mar jor ie Lynch Cummings___________________
CAGO First Presbyterian Church of Olney
Ron Coles MM MEdAdmin___________________
Roxborough Sr High School Arts Department Chair
St Paul Roman Catholic Churchwwwroncolescom
TUESDAY NOON RECITALS
Interim Organist and Choir DirectorChrist Episcopal Church62 Delaware Street Woodbury NJ 08096httpchristchurchwoodburynjorgPosted 93015Christ Church seeks an interim organist and choirdirector to oversee the parish music ministry beginningAll Soulsrsquo Day (11215) for six to ten weeks and end-ing the First Sunday after the Epiphany (011016)The adult choir of volunteers is anchored by four pro-
fessional choral scholars No midweek rehearsalSunday service (1000 am) and additional masses onAll Soulsrsquo evening Thanksgiving December 7Christmas Eve and Epiphany The church is firmlygrounded in the Book of Common Prayer (1979) Rite Iliturgy and uses the Hymnal 1982 Traditional liturgicalmusic is central to the main choral EucharistInterested candidates should contactofficechristchurchwoodburynjorg with ldquoInterimOrganistChoir Directorrdquo in the subject line
Positions AvailableContinued from page 7___________________________________
Andrew Heller Coordinator610-789-0146
Andrew Heller
November recitals will be held at StPaulrsquos LutheranChurch 415 E Athens Ave Ardmore PA 19003The chancel organ is a 3-37 1959 Schantz origi-
nally voiced by John B Schantz It is somewhatunusual in that the entire chancel organ is underexpression The organ has had minimal changes overthe years (addition of a Great Trumpet revoiced Greatchorus) and was fully restored in phases by PatrickMurphy who also added a 2-12 gallery instrument in2005
November 3 Rudy LucenteNovember 10 Ralph PurriNovember 17 Mary Elizabeth CampbellNovember 24 Gary Garletts
There are still a few vacancies for players available Ifyou wish to play this season or host in 2016-17 pleaseget in touch with me
Other venues for 2015-2016White Horse Village in Newtown Square (December)St Lukersquos UCC in North Wales (January)Abington Presbyterian Church (February)Bryn Mawr Presbyterian Church (March)St Maryrsquos Episcopal Church in Roxborough (April)Church of the Loving Shepherd in West Chester (May)
NOVEMBER 2015 VOLUME LXXVIII NO 39
SOC Frederick K Astmann Cherry Hill NJ 856-424-3820
SOC Mary Eliz Campbell CAGO Phoenixville PA 484-995-6110
SOC Doris J Dabrowski SPC Philadelphia PA 215-387-6635
SOC Lee de Mets FAGO Chalfont PA 215-997-0219
SOC Adam F Dieffenbach Telford PA 267-738-2326
SOC Joyce Drayton Philadelphia PA 215-635-5778
SOC Maria de J Ellis Ardmore PA 610-896-6189
SO Karen B Fallows SPC Hatfield PA 215-822-6762
SOC Susanna Faust West Chester PA 610-766-1812
SOC Jeremy J Flood CAGO Philadelphia PA 215-625-2747
SOC Louise M Gerdelmann Souderton PA 215-723-6975
SOC Adam P Haines Philadelphia PA 717-487-1006
SOC Raymond Johnson Cheltenham PA 215-635-9944
SOC Joel E Klingman SPC Southampton PA 215-355-8445
SOC Thomas S Lever Lansdale PA 215-855-0287
SOC David Clark Little Feasterville PA 215-953-0352
S Chiduzie Madubata Philadelphia PA 301-919-9632
SUNDAY SUBSTITUTES
The codes preceding each name have the following meanings S = Available to play on a SundayO = Available to play other services such as weddingsfuneralsweekdays C = will also direct a choir
This 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
S Elizabeth A Manus St Davids PA 610-293-9002
SOC Mardia Melroy Ambler PA 215-646-1975
SOC Constance H Mickel Bryn Mawr PA 610-527-9514
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 610-405-3736
SOC Katherine J Reier SPC Abington PA 215-287-9939
SOC Katherine Rick Wayne PA 517-945-3448
SOC Barbara Haddad Romesburg Drexel Hill PA 610-446-3540
SO Alexander M Smith King of Prussia PA 610-265-4390
SOC Timothy Smith CAGO Red Lion PA 410-200-2155
SOC Janet L Tebbel Philadelphia PA 267-250-7727
SOC Fran Treisbach West Norriton Twp PA 484-231-1426
SOC John W Van Sant Trenton NJ 609-498-1768
SOC 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
Our October picture was of St Lukes Episcopal Church inGermantown with thanks again to Adam F Dieffenbach
Heres this months challenge and its organist calls it oneof the best small organs in the city
WHERE AM I
NOVEMBER 2015 VOLUME LXXVIII NO 310
OC Lucas C Brown Philadelphia PA 267-474-8476
OC D Stephen Cable Bethlehem PA 484-866-6019
O Ronald Chancler SPC Levittown PA 267-679-6638
OC Linda J Clark West Chester PA 610-793-1606
O Ron Coles Philadelphia PA 267-973-0323
OC Marjorie L Cummings CAGO Philadelphia PA 215-728-1530
OC Lee de Mets FAGO Chalfont PA 215-997-0219
OC Thomas G Denny Spring City PA 610-864-6143
OC Theodore W Didden CAGO Ambler PA 215-646-0294
OC Sue Ellen Echard Harleysville PA 610-585-5059
OC Paul Emmens AAGO ChM West Chester PA 610-692-7632
O Suzanne Erb Philadelphia PA 215-568-5795
O Jonathan G Fairchild Huntingdon Valley PA 215-947-8340
OC Paul Fejko Philadelphia PA 609-462-9000
O Patricia Gallo-Terrenzio Huntingdon Valley PA 215-947-4759
OC William J Gatens FAGO ChM Chester PA 610-876-5617
OC Charles Glandorf Coopersburg PA 610-416-1055
OC Eric Gombert Souderton PA 267-471-7003
OC Peter Gowen Philadelphia PA 215-776-7374
OC Lisa Guglielmo Glenmoore PA 610-906-7740
O Timothy Harrell Doylestown PA 215-297-5812
OTHER SUBSTITUTES
O H Ray Hunsicker West Chester PA 610-399-4358
OC Grete ingalls CAGO Philadelphia PA 267-253-4007
OC Helen Jauregui Philadelphia PA 215-498-0982
OC Beth Z Jenkins Oreland PA 215-885-7275
OC D Damien Jones Wilmington DE 215-432-2178
OC Sandor Kadar FAGO Newtown PA 609-540-6548
OC Maria Lennon Hatboro PA 215-896-9484
O 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 215-732-6732
OC Aaron C Patterson Philadelphia PA 215-725-0959
O Margaret Realley Doylestown PA 215-345-8564
O Ruth E Rineer Cheltenham PA 267-536-5706
OC Valerie Rozek Chesterbrook PA 440-478-8163
OC Jeffrey J Shuman FAGO ChM Lightstreet PA 570-784-1574
OC Judith F B Stebner Warminster PA 215-630-9632
OC Bruce J Thorsen Doylestown PA 215-622-1023
OC F Anthony Thurman Cherry Hill NJ 856-616-2480
O Jerry L E Wright Collingdale PA 610-586-7381
The codes preceding each name have the following meaningsO = Available to play other services such as weddingsfuneralsweekdays C = will also direct a choir
This 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
These organists are NOT available to play Sunday services
Code Substitute Location Phone Number Code Substitute Location Phone Number
Roy Harker___________________
Church of Saint Asaph
Bala Cynwyd Pennsylvania
Rudolph A Lucente___________________
Asst Wanamaker Grand Court Organ
Mary Elizabeth Campbell CAGO___________________
Music Therapist ndash MAMT ndash BC
Private Music Teacher Therapist EDMR Practitioner
Carolyn Boxmeyer_________________
Flutist
2153338833
D e n n i s E l w e l l___________________
Overbrook Presbyterian Church - Philadelphia
Saacutendor Kaacutedaacuter FAGO___________________
Organist Conductor Accompanist improvisorSt Andrew Catholic Church
Newtown Pennsylvaniasandorkadarcom
NOVEMBER 2015 VOLUME LXXVIII NO 311
It was my great honor and privilege to sing as amember of the Archdiocesan Choir for two Massescelebrated by Pope Francis during his recent visit to
Philadelphia The choir began rehearsing in prepara-tion for this monumental event back in March Wesang a wide variety of liturgical music and choralanthems including three pieces commissioned for theoccasion
The Holy Father arrived in Philadelphia on Saturdaymorning September 26 2015 and celebrated Mass inthe magnificent CathedralBasilica of Saints Peter andPaul located at 18th and Race Streets in PhiladelphiaThe following day His Holiness celebrated an outdoorMass on the Benjamin Franklin Parkway which wasattended by roughly 800000 people This Mass fea-tured five choirs including the Archdiocesan Choir theVietnamese Choir the Spanish Choir the BlackGospel Choir and the Youth Choir Each choir wasfeatured alone and in combination accompanied byorgan piano and other instruments The combinedchoirs were accompanied by the PhiladelphiaOrchestra conducted by music director YannickNeacutezet-Seacuteguin The world-renowned orchestra alsoperformed the following classical works as part of theprelude music the Third Movement from SymphonyNo 3 by Johannes Brahms the Second Movementfrom the New World Symphony by Antonin Dvořaacutek andthe Fourth Movement from Beethovenrsquos SymphonyNo 7
Peter Latona music director at the Basilica of theNational Shrine of the Immaculate Conception inWashington DC composed the text and music of achoral anthem entitled Look Up and Count the Stars inhonor of the occasion The official hymn of the WorldMeeting of Families held at the PennsylvaniaConvention Center in Philadelphia (Sept 22-27) wasSound the Bell of Holy Freedom composed by
Normand Gouin with text by Rev Andrew D CiferniO Praem the World Meeting drew some 17000 reg-istered participants representing over 100 countriesThe third commissioned work was a beautifullypoignant choral setting of the text of the Communionantiphon of the day the Twenty-Sixth Sunday inOrdinary Time composed by Julian Darius RevieThe text of this exquisite piece from 1 John 316 isBy this we came to know the love of God thatChrist laid down his life for us so we should laydown our lives for one another The composer indi-cates in the score that it should be performed ldquoIn all-embracing trustrdquo
The Ordinary of the Mass (Gloria Credo SanctusAgnus Dei) was sung in Latin to Gregorian chantmelodies the Kyrie Eleison was sung in Greek Thechoral repertoire performed as part of the prelude andwithin the Mass itself included Rachmaninoffrsquos AveMaria (from Vespers) Elgarrsquos Ecce sacerdos magnusPalestrinarsquos Tu es Petrus the Beethoven HallelujahChorus (from The Mount of Olives) MendelssohnrsquosVerleihrsquo uns Frieden Parryrsquos I was glad when theysaid unto me Philip Stopfordrsquos The Spirit of the LordStopfordrsquos Ave Maria Leo Nestorrsquos Virgin Great andGlorious the Saint-Saeumlns Tollite hostias (fromChristmas Oratorio Opus 12) and the Durufleacute Sanctus(from Requiem Opus 9)
Having lived studied and worked in Philadelphia for atotal of 17 years it was a particular joy for me to returnto my ldquosecond homerdquo and to the Cathedral where I hadsung in the Collegiate Choir under Dr Peter Lamannaduring my student days to participate in this historicevent This ldquoonce in a lifetimerdquo experience of graceand inspiration is one for which I am deeply gratefuland one that I will remember fondly for years to come
Anthony Ciucci
Sound the Bell of Holy Freedom
bull Quality New Instrumentsbull Conscientious Electro-Pneumatic and Mechanical Restorationbull bull Consultationsbull
300 Old Reading Pike Suite 1D Stowe PA 19464P 6109709817 bull pjmorganscom bull pjmpjmorganscom
amp ASSOCIATES INCO R G A N B U I L D E R S
NOVEMBER 2015 VOLUME LXXVIII NO 312
NOVEMBER 2015 VOLUME LXXVIII NO 313TALE PIPES
Mary Elizabeth Campbell CAGO EditorCrescendoagophilaorg
This gentle hymn that we associate withThanksgiving and general praise has quite a tur-bulent past It was born of the struggle for inde-
pendence from Spain in the Netherlands One sourcewrites that the Battle of Turnhout in 1597 was theinspiration for the text and that the author wasAdreanus Valerius (1575-1625) a Dutch musicianpoet and composer His work was largely a portrait ofthe common man and also his nations struggle forindependence which completely overlapped his life(the 80 Years War - 1568 - 1648) Other sources sug-gest that the authorwas unknown or thatin celebration of theTurnhout victory wor-shippers gatheredand together put newwords to a belovedfolk tune The hymnwas first printed inthe 1626 Dutch patri-otic songbookNederlandtschGedencklanck Ithad a very unifyingmessage becausepart of the struggleagainst Spain andher Catholic kinginvolved their ban toHolland on uniting forprotestant worshipAnyone who hasexperienced religiouspersecution couldresonate with thetext
We gather together to ask the Lordrsquos blessingHe chastens and hastens His will to make known
The wicked oppressing now cease from distressingSing praises to His Name He forgets not His own
Theodore Baker (1851-1934) of New York City cameacross the hymn while visiting Leipzig as a musicolo-gist and is credited with translating it into English In1894 he used it as special choral ThanksgivingPrayer and apparently its first publication in Americacame in 1903 It spread throughout denominationsand also took root as a Thanksgiving hymn Bakerworked as literary editor at G Schirmer MusicPublishers and upon retiring moved to DresdenGermany
Beside us to guide us our God with us joiningOrdaining maintaining His kingdom divine
So from the beginning the fight we were winningThou Lord were at our side all glory be Thine
The tune is named after Eduard Kremser (1838-1914)who was a composer and choir director in Vienna Heis thought to have rediscovered the hymn more thantwo centuries after it was written and he arranged itfor choir So really we owe Mr Kremser our thanksfor this gem
We all do extol Thee Thou Leader triumphantAnd pray that Thou still our Defender will be
Let Thy congregation escape tribulationThy Name be ever praised O Lord make us free
H a r r y W i l k i n s o nIn Memoriam
___________________
PhD FAGO
William J Gatens D Phil FAGO ChM___________________
Blessed John Henry Newman Catholic CommunityCongregation Adath Jeshurun Elkins Park
American Record Guide
We Gather TogetherTune KREMSER possibly a 16th century Dutch folk tune
English translation Theodore BakerText Author unknown
For this months TalePipes I am sharing an article I put together for the ACMP newsletter In this time of praying forunity and understanding between faith groups and international conflicts born of religious hatred it is interesting tolook back at inter-Christian struggles of the past through the lens of a cherished and comforting hymn MEC
Gloria Dei lsquoOld Swedesrsquo ChurchThe oldest church in Pennsylvaniaestablished in the 1600rsquos MEC
NEWSLETTER OF THE PHiLADELPHiA CHAPTER OF THE AMERiCAN GUiLD OF ORGANiSTS
Katherine Reier Circulation Coordinator
1936 Guernsey Avenue
Abington PA 19001-3702
NOVEMBER 2015 VOLUME LXXVIII NO 36
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Saturday November 21 800 PMPeter Richard Conte organist Tickets requiredLongwood Gardens Ballroom US Rte 1 KennettSquare PA 6103881000 wwwlongwoodgardensorg
Sunday November 22 300 PMAncient Voices (U Penn) $25 Cathedral Basilica ofSts Peter amp Paul 18th St amp Benjamin FranklinParkway Phila PA 2155873696 wwwcathedralphilaconcertsorg concertsadphilaorg
Sunday November 29 300 PMAnnual Messiah Sing Soloists Iris Fairfax Lois BabbittToffer Mihalka Daniel Lickteig Paul FleckensteinOrganist Dennis Elwell Conductor Free AdmissionInfant Child-Care Handicapped Accessible OverbrookPresbyterian Church 6376 City Ave Philadelphia PA2158772744 wwwoverbrookpresborg
Calendar of EventsContinued from page 7___________________________________
E l i z a b e t h M a n u s ___________________
Pianist Organist Vocal coach Auditions recitals special eventshttpwwwelizabethmanuscom
William J Gatens D Phil FAGO ChM___________________
Blessed John Henry Newman Catholic CommunityCongregation Adath Jeshurun Elkins Park
American Record Guide
NOVEMBER 2015 VOLUME LXXVIII NO 37POSITIONS AVAILABLE
Fran Treisbach Coordinator484-231-1426
We are happy to advertise positions available for churches in the GreaterPhiladelphia Area as a free service We need to request that all ads stay withina 250 word limit ndash applicants should be directed to the church for further infor-mation We would also be very grateful if churches encourage their organists tojoin our chapter ndash and many include dues payment as a contract perk
OrganistSt Lukersquos United Church of Christ125 N Main Street North Wales PA 194542153682884 wwwuccnorthwalesorgPosted 10115St Lukersquos United Church of Christ is seeking an organ-ist for one Sunday 1000 am traditional style worshipservice (no praise teams or screens) and to accom-pany one adult choir which sings weekly and for twospecial services during the year Attendance at theThursday 700 pm choir rehearsal is optional sincean excellent rehearsal pianist is available if neededhowever the organist would be expected to be avail-able for Sunday morning rehearsal The candidatewould work closely with the Music Director Jon LeightThe salary is negotiable within the guidelines of theAmerican Guild of Organists The pipe organ is a 15-rank Estey which was re-built on two occasions and iswell-maintained The acoustics in the sanctuary areexcellent for voice and for a variety of instruments Thechurch has a history of musical excellence going backto an era when it had a 30-piece orchestra and thechurch is looking for an organist who will help carry onthis tradition The late Marian Archibald an activemember of Philadelphia AGO was the organist at StLukersquos for over 30 years The Tuesday at NoonJanuary Recitals have been held here for over sixyears Please contact Jon Leight Music Director atjonsingsverizonnet or 2153682884
Director of Music MinistryIvyland Presbyterian Church51 Gough Avenue Ivyland PA 189742156722266 wwwivylandchurchorgPosted 93015Ivyland Presbyterian Church seeks a permanentDirector of Music Ministry with solid conducting andservice playing skills to develop and direct adult youthand bell choirs and play for services Well-maintainedAllen Digital Computer organ Responsibilities include
Coordinating with pastor and worship committee toplan the music program Planning preparing and playing service musicaccompanying congregational singing and specialmusic which includes seasonal choral cantatas Directing choir rehearsals and Providing music for special services (Christmas EveAsh Wednesday Maundy Thursday Good Friday)
Ivyland Presbyterian embraces traditional reformedworship but is open to new and diverse musical styles
Salary range $15000-$16500 Interested candidatesshould submit their resume and contact details topreachsarahgmailcom or send via mail to Ivyland Presbyterian Church ATTN DOMM 51 Gough Avenue Ivyland PA 18974
Director of MusicUniversity Lutheran Church3637 Chestnut Street Philadelphia PA 191042153872885 wwwuniluphilaorgPosted 93015University Lutheran Church Philadelphia PA is seek-ing an individual to serve as Director of Music TheDirector of Music must have a demonstrated knowl-edge of Lutheran theology liturgical practice and useof music in worship Skilled organist and pianistWorking knowledge of other instruments helpfulResponsible for directing the adult choir with rehearsalon Sunday morning playing one service each Sundayone Sunday evening service on the third Sunday ofeach month and special services as required 12-15hours per week Salary is negotiableUniversity Lutheranrsquos mission is to be ldquoAn inclusivecommunity sharing Christ on campus and in thecityhelliprdquo It is both the Lutheran Campus Ministry ofPhiladelphia and a parish congregation of families andsingle adults It is located at 3637 Chestnut StreetPhiladelphia Interested candidates may contact orsubmit their resumes and cover letters to Rev FritzFowler by email at pastoruniluphilaorg or call 215-387-2885 with any questions
OrganistMemorial Church of the Holy Nativity (Episcopal)205 Huntingdon Pike Rockledge PA 190462156639903 wwwholynativityrockledgeorgPosted 93015Duties include leading music for one Sunday morningservice preparing for liturgy in concert with the rectorrehearsing the choir(s) and attending worship commit-tee meetings Also responsible for providing music forAll Saintsrsquo Day Christmas Eve Christmas AshWednesday and Maundy Thursday Two-manual 21-rank Mudler-Hunter organ rebuilt by Brant Duddy babygrand piano One adult choir with prospective chil-drenyouth choir Salary range is $18000 to $22000Resumes should be mailed to Heather church secre-tary Memorial Church of the Holy Nativity 205Huntingdon Pike Rockledge PA 19046 or emailed toMailholynativityrockledgeorg
Continued on page 8
NOVEMBER 2015 VOLUME LXXVIII NO 38
Mar jor ie Lynch Cummings___________________
CAGO First Presbyterian Church of Olney
Ron Coles MM MEdAdmin___________________
Roxborough Sr High School Arts Department Chair
St Paul Roman Catholic Churchwwwroncolescom
TUESDAY NOON RECITALS
Interim Organist and Choir DirectorChrist Episcopal Church62 Delaware Street Woodbury NJ 08096httpchristchurchwoodburynjorgPosted 93015Christ Church seeks an interim organist and choirdirector to oversee the parish music ministry beginningAll Soulsrsquo Day (11215) for six to ten weeks and end-ing the First Sunday after the Epiphany (011016)The adult choir of volunteers is anchored by four pro-
fessional choral scholars No midweek rehearsalSunday service (1000 am) and additional masses onAll Soulsrsquo evening Thanksgiving December 7Christmas Eve and Epiphany The church is firmlygrounded in the Book of Common Prayer (1979) Rite Iliturgy and uses the Hymnal 1982 Traditional liturgicalmusic is central to the main choral EucharistInterested candidates should contactofficechristchurchwoodburynjorg with ldquoInterimOrganistChoir Directorrdquo in the subject line
Positions AvailableContinued from page 7___________________________________
Andrew Heller Coordinator610-789-0146
Andrew Heller
November recitals will be held at StPaulrsquos LutheranChurch 415 E Athens Ave Ardmore PA 19003The chancel organ is a 3-37 1959 Schantz origi-
nally voiced by John B Schantz It is somewhatunusual in that the entire chancel organ is underexpression The organ has had minimal changes overthe years (addition of a Great Trumpet revoiced Greatchorus) and was fully restored in phases by PatrickMurphy who also added a 2-12 gallery instrument in2005
November 3 Rudy LucenteNovember 10 Ralph PurriNovember 17 Mary Elizabeth CampbellNovember 24 Gary Garletts
There are still a few vacancies for players available Ifyou wish to play this season or host in 2016-17 pleaseget in touch with me
Other venues for 2015-2016White Horse Village in Newtown Square (December)St Lukersquos UCC in North Wales (January)Abington Presbyterian Church (February)Bryn Mawr Presbyterian Church (March)St Maryrsquos Episcopal Church in Roxborough (April)Church of the Loving Shepherd in West Chester (May)
NOVEMBER 2015 VOLUME LXXVIII NO 39
SOC Frederick K Astmann Cherry Hill NJ 856-424-3820
SOC Mary Eliz Campbell CAGO Phoenixville PA 484-995-6110
SOC Doris J Dabrowski SPC Philadelphia PA 215-387-6635
SOC Lee de Mets FAGO Chalfont PA 215-997-0219
SOC Adam F Dieffenbach Telford PA 267-738-2326
SOC Joyce Drayton Philadelphia PA 215-635-5778
SOC Maria de J Ellis Ardmore PA 610-896-6189
SO Karen B Fallows SPC Hatfield PA 215-822-6762
SOC Susanna Faust West Chester PA 610-766-1812
SOC Jeremy J Flood CAGO Philadelphia PA 215-625-2747
SOC Louise M Gerdelmann Souderton PA 215-723-6975
SOC Adam P Haines Philadelphia PA 717-487-1006
SOC Raymond Johnson Cheltenham PA 215-635-9944
SOC Joel E Klingman SPC Southampton PA 215-355-8445
SOC Thomas S Lever Lansdale PA 215-855-0287
SOC David Clark Little Feasterville PA 215-953-0352
S Chiduzie Madubata Philadelphia PA 301-919-9632
SUNDAY SUBSTITUTES
The codes preceding each name have the following meanings S = Available to play on a SundayO = Available to play other services such as weddingsfuneralsweekdays C = will also direct a choir
This 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
S Elizabeth A Manus St Davids PA 610-293-9002
SOC Mardia Melroy Ambler PA 215-646-1975
SOC Constance H Mickel Bryn Mawr PA 610-527-9514
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 610-405-3736
SOC Katherine J Reier SPC Abington PA 215-287-9939
SOC Katherine Rick Wayne PA 517-945-3448
SOC Barbara Haddad Romesburg Drexel Hill PA 610-446-3540
SO Alexander M Smith King of Prussia PA 610-265-4390
SOC Timothy Smith CAGO Red Lion PA 410-200-2155
SOC Janet L Tebbel Philadelphia PA 267-250-7727
SOC Fran Treisbach West Norriton Twp PA 484-231-1426
SOC John W Van Sant Trenton NJ 609-498-1768
SOC 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
Our October picture was of St Lukes Episcopal Church inGermantown with thanks again to Adam F Dieffenbach
Heres this months challenge and its organist calls it oneof the best small organs in the city
WHERE AM I
NOVEMBER 2015 VOLUME LXXVIII NO 310
OC Lucas C Brown Philadelphia PA 267-474-8476
OC D Stephen Cable Bethlehem PA 484-866-6019
O Ronald Chancler SPC Levittown PA 267-679-6638
OC Linda J Clark West Chester PA 610-793-1606
O Ron Coles Philadelphia PA 267-973-0323
OC Marjorie L Cummings CAGO Philadelphia PA 215-728-1530
OC Lee de Mets FAGO Chalfont PA 215-997-0219
OC Thomas G Denny Spring City PA 610-864-6143
OC Theodore W Didden CAGO Ambler PA 215-646-0294
OC Sue Ellen Echard Harleysville PA 610-585-5059
OC Paul Emmens AAGO ChM West Chester PA 610-692-7632
O Suzanne Erb Philadelphia PA 215-568-5795
O Jonathan G Fairchild Huntingdon Valley PA 215-947-8340
OC Paul Fejko Philadelphia PA 609-462-9000
O Patricia Gallo-Terrenzio Huntingdon Valley PA 215-947-4759
OC William J Gatens FAGO ChM Chester PA 610-876-5617
OC Charles Glandorf Coopersburg PA 610-416-1055
OC Eric Gombert Souderton PA 267-471-7003
OC Peter Gowen Philadelphia PA 215-776-7374
OC Lisa Guglielmo Glenmoore PA 610-906-7740
O Timothy Harrell Doylestown PA 215-297-5812
OTHER SUBSTITUTES
O H Ray Hunsicker West Chester PA 610-399-4358
OC Grete ingalls CAGO Philadelphia PA 267-253-4007
OC Helen Jauregui Philadelphia PA 215-498-0982
OC Beth Z Jenkins Oreland PA 215-885-7275
OC D Damien Jones Wilmington DE 215-432-2178
OC Sandor Kadar FAGO Newtown PA 609-540-6548
OC Maria Lennon Hatboro PA 215-896-9484
O 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 215-732-6732
OC Aaron C Patterson Philadelphia PA 215-725-0959
O Margaret Realley Doylestown PA 215-345-8564
O Ruth E Rineer Cheltenham PA 267-536-5706
OC Valerie Rozek Chesterbrook PA 440-478-8163
OC Jeffrey J Shuman FAGO ChM Lightstreet PA 570-784-1574
OC Judith F B Stebner Warminster PA 215-630-9632
OC Bruce J Thorsen Doylestown PA 215-622-1023
OC F Anthony Thurman Cherry Hill NJ 856-616-2480
O Jerry L E Wright Collingdale PA 610-586-7381
The codes preceding each name have the following meaningsO = Available to play other services such as weddingsfuneralsweekdays C = will also direct a choir
This 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
These organists are NOT available to play Sunday services
Code Substitute Location Phone Number Code Substitute Location Phone Number
Roy Harker___________________
Church of Saint Asaph
Bala Cynwyd Pennsylvania
Rudolph A Lucente___________________
Asst Wanamaker Grand Court Organ
Mary Elizabeth Campbell CAGO___________________
Music Therapist ndash MAMT ndash BC
Private Music Teacher Therapist EDMR Practitioner
Carolyn Boxmeyer_________________
Flutist
2153338833
D e n n i s E l w e l l___________________
Overbrook Presbyterian Church - Philadelphia
Saacutendor Kaacutedaacuter FAGO___________________
Organist Conductor Accompanist improvisorSt Andrew Catholic Church
Newtown Pennsylvaniasandorkadarcom
NOVEMBER 2015 VOLUME LXXVIII NO 311
It was my great honor and privilege to sing as amember of the Archdiocesan Choir for two Massescelebrated by Pope Francis during his recent visit to
Philadelphia The choir began rehearsing in prepara-tion for this monumental event back in March Wesang a wide variety of liturgical music and choralanthems including three pieces commissioned for theoccasion
The Holy Father arrived in Philadelphia on Saturdaymorning September 26 2015 and celebrated Mass inthe magnificent CathedralBasilica of Saints Peter andPaul located at 18th and Race Streets in PhiladelphiaThe following day His Holiness celebrated an outdoorMass on the Benjamin Franklin Parkway which wasattended by roughly 800000 people This Mass fea-tured five choirs including the Archdiocesan Choir theVietnamese Choir the Spanish Choir the BlackGospel Choir and the Youth Choir Each choir wasfeatured alone and in combination accompanied byorgan piano and other instruments The combinedchoirs were accompanied by the PhiladelphiaOrchestra conducted by music director YannickNeacutezet-Seacuteguin The world-renowned orchestra alsoperformed the following classical works as part of theprelude music the Third Movement from SymphonyNo 3 by Johannes Brahms the Second Movementfrom the New World Symphony by Antonin Dvořaacutek andthe Fourth Movement from Beethovenrsquos SymphonyNo 7
Peter Latona music director at the Basilica of theNational Shrine of the Immaculate Conception inWashington DC composed the text and music of achoral anthem entitled Look Up and Count the Stars inhonor of the occasion The official hymn of the WorldMeeting of Families held at the PennsylvaniaConvention Center in Philadelphia (Sept 22-27) wasSound the Bell of Holy Freedom composed by
Normand Gouin with text by Rev Andrew D CiferniO Praem the World Meeting drew some 17000 reg-istered participants representing over 100 countriesThe third commissioned work was a beautifullypoignant choral setting of the text of the Communionantiphon of the day the Twenty-Sixth Sunday inOrdinary Time composed by Julian Darius RevieThe text of this exquisite piece from 1 John 316 isBy this we came to know the love of God thatChrist laid down his life for us so we should laydown our lives for one another The composer indi-cates in the score that it should be performed ldquoIn all-embracing trustrdquo
The Ordinary of the Mass (Gloria Credo SanctusAgnus Dei) was sung in Latin to Gregorian chantmelodies the Kyrie Eleison was sung in Greek Thechoral repertoire performed as part of the prelude andwithin the Mass itself included Rachmaninoffrsquos AveMaria (from Vespers) Elgarrsquos Ecce sacerdos magnusPalestrinarsquos Tu es Petrus the Beethoven HallelujahChorus (from The Mount of Olives) MendelssohnrsquosVerleihrsquo uns Frieden Parryrsquos I was glad when theysaid unto me Philip Stopfordrsquos The Spirit of the LordStopfordrsquos Ave Maria Leo Nestorrsquos Virgin Great andGlorious the Saint-Saeumlns Tollite hostias (fromChristmas Oratorio Opus 12) and the Durufleacute Sanctus(from Requiem Opus 9)
Having lived studied and worked in Philadelphia for atotal of 17 years it was a particular joy for me to returnto my ldquosecond homerdquo and to the Cathedral where I hadsung in the Collegiate Choir under Dr Peter Lamannaduring my student days to participate in this historicevent This ldquoonce in a lifetimerdquo experience of graceand inspiration is one for which I am deeply gratefuland one that I will remember fondly for years to come
Anthony Ciucci
Sound the Bell of Holy Freedom
bull Quality New Instrumentsbull Conscientious Electro-Pneumatic and Mechanical Restorationbull bull Consultationsbull
300 Old Reading Pike Suite 1D Stowe PA 19464P 6109709817 bull pjmorganscom bull pjmpjmorganscom
amp ASSOCIATES INCO R G A N B U I L D E R S
NOVEMBER 2015 VOLUME LXXVIII NO 312
NOVEMBER 2015 VOLUME LXXVIII NO 313TALE PIPES
Mary Elizabeth Campbell CAGO EditorCrescendoagophilaorg
This gentle hymn that we associate withThanksgiving and general praise has quite a tur-bulent past It was born of the struggle for inde-
pendence from Spain in the Netherlands One sourcewrites that the Battle of Turnhout in 1597 was theinspiration for the text and that the author wasAdreanus Valerius (1575-1625) a Dutch musicianpoet and composer His work was largely a portrait ofthe common man and also his nations struggle forindependence which completely overlapped his life(the 80 Years War - 1568 - 1648) Other sources sug-gest that the authorwas unknown or thatin celebration of theTurnhout victory wor-shippers gatheredand together put newwords to a belovedfolk tune The hymnwas first printed inthe 1626 Dutch patri-otic songbookNederlandtschGedencklanck Ithad a very unifyingmessage becausepart of the struggleagainst Spain andher Catholic kinginvolved their ban toHolland on uniting forprotestant worshipAnyone who hasexperienced religiouspersecution couldresonate with thetext
We gather together to ask the Lordrsquos blessingHe chastens and hastens His will to make known
The wicked oppressing now cease from distressingSing praises to His Name He forgets not His own
Theodore Baker (1851-1934) of New York City cameacross the hymn while visiting Leipzig as a musicolo-gist and is credited with translating it into English In1894 he used it as special choral ThanksgivingPrayer and apparently its first publication in Americacame in 1903 It spread throughout denominationsand also took root as a Thanksgiving hymn Bakerworked as literary editor at G Schirmer MusicPublishers and upon retiring moved to DresdenGermany
Beside us to guide us our God with us joiningOrdaining maintaining His kingdom divine
So from the beginning the fight we were winningThou Lord were at our side all glory be Thine
The tune is named after Eduard Kremser (1838-1914)who was a composer and choir director in Vienna Heis thought to have rediscovered the hymn more thantwo centuries after it was written and he arranged itfor choir So really we owe Mr Kremser our thanksfor this gem
We all do extol Thee Thou Leader triumphantAnd pray that Thou still our Defender will be
Let Thy congregation escape tribulationThy Name be ever praised O Lord make us free
H a r r y W i l k i n s o nIn Memoriam
___________________
PhD FAGO
William J Gatens D Phil FAGO ChM___________________
Blessed John Henry Newman Catholic CommunityCongregation Adath Jeshurun Elkins Park
American Record Guide
We Gather TogetherTune KREMSER possibly a 16th century Dutch folk tune
English translation Theodore BakerText Author unknown
For this months TalePipes I am sharing an article I put together for the ACMP newsletter In this time of praying forunity and understanding between faith groups and international conflicts born of religious hatred it is interesting tolook back at inter-Christian struggles of the past through the lens of a cherished and comforting hymn MEC
Gloria Dei lsquoOld Swedesrsquo ChurchThe oldest church in Pennsylvaniaestablished in the 1600rsquos MEC
NEWSLETTER OF THE PHiLADELPHiA CHAPTER OF THE AMERiCAN GUiLD OF ORGANiSTS
Katherine Reier Circulation Coordinator
1936 Guernsey Avenue
Abington PA 19001-3702
NOVEMBER 2015 VOLUME LXXVIII NO 37POSITIONS AVAILABLE
Fran Treisbach Coordinator484-231-1426
We are happy to advertise positions available for churches in the GreaterPhiladelphia Area as a free service We need to request that all ads stay withina 250 word limit ndash applicants should be directed to the church for further infor-mation We would also be very grateful if churches encourage their organists tojoin our chapter ndash and many include dues payment as a contract perk
OrganistSt Lukersquos United Church of Christ125 N Main Street North Wales PA 194542153682884 wwwuccnorthwalesorgPosted 10115St Lukersquos United Church of Christ is seeking an organ-ist for one Sunday 1000 am traditional style worshipservice (no praise teams or screens) and to accom-pany one adult choir which sings weekly and for twospecial services during the year Attendance at theThursday 700 pm choir rehearsal is optional sincean excellent rehearsal pianist is available if neededhowever the organist would be expected to be avail-able for Sunday morning rehearsal The candidatewould work closely with the Music Director Jon LeightThe salary is negotiable within the guidelines of theAmerican Guild of Organists The pipe organ is a 15-rank Estey which was re-built on two occasions and iswell-maintained The acoustics in the sanctuary areexcellent for voice and for a variety of instruments Thechurch has a history of musical excellence going backto an era when it had a 30-piece orchestra and thechurch is looking for an organist who will help carry onthis tradition The late Marian Archibald an activemember of Philadelphia AGO was the organist at StLukersquos for over 30 years The Tuesday at NoonJanuary Recitals have been held here for over sixyears Please contact Jon Leight Music Director atjonsingsverizonnet or 2153682884
Director of Music MinistryIvyland Presbyterian Church51 Gough Avenue Ivyland PA 189742156722266 wwwivylandchurchorgPosted 93015Ivyland Presbyterian Church seeks a permanentDirector of Music Ministry with solid conducting andservice playing skills to develop and direct adult youthand bell choirs and play for services Well-maintainedAllen Digital Computer organ Responsibilities include
Coordinating with pastor and worship committee toplan the music program Planning preparing and playing service musicaccompanying congregational singing and specialmusic which includes seasonal choral cantatas Directing choir rehearsals and Providing music for special services (Christmas EveAsh Wednesday Maundy Thursday Good Friday)
Ivyland Presbyterian embraces traditional reformedworship but is open to new and diverse musical styles
Salary range $15000-$16500 Interested candidatesshould submit their resume and contact details topreachsarahgmailcom or send via mail to Ivyland Presbyterian Church ATTN DOMM 51 Gough Avenue Ivyland PA 18974
Director of MusicUniversity Lutheran Church3637 Chestnut Street Philadelphia PA 191042153872885 wwwuniluphilaorgPosted 93015University Lutheran Church Philadelphia PA is seek-ing an individual to serve as Director of Music TheDirector of Music must have a demonstrated knowl-edge of Lutheran theology liturgical practice and useof music in worship Skilled organist and pianistWorking knowledge of other instruments helpfulResponsible for directing the adult choir with rehearsalon Sunday morning playing one service each Sundayone Sunday evening service on the third Sunday ofeach month and special services as required 12-15hours per week Salary is negotiableUniversity Lutheranrsquos mission is to be ldquoAn inclusivecommunity sharing Christ on campus and in thecityhelliprdquo It is both the Lutheran Campus Ministry ofPhiladelphia and a parish congregation of families andsingle adults It is located at 3637 Chestnut StreetPhiladelphia Interested candidates may contact orsubmit their resumes and cover letters to Rev FritzFowler by email at pastoruniluphilaorg or call 215-387-2885 with any questions
OrganistMemorial Church of the Holy Nativity (Episcopal)205 Huntingdon Pike Rockledge PA 190462156639903 wwwholynativityrockledgeorgPosted 93015Duties include leading music for one Sunday morningservice preparing for liturgy in concert with the rectorrehearsing the choir(s) and attending worship commit-tee meetings Also responsible for providing music forAll Saintsrsquo Day Christmas Eve Christmas AshWednesday and Maundy Thursday Two-manual 21-rank Mudler-Hunter organ rebuilt by Brant Duddy babygrand piano One adult choir with prospective chil-drenyouth choir Salary range is $18000 to $22000Resumes should be mailed to Heather church secre-tary Memorial Church of the Holy Nativity 205Huntingdon Pike Rockledge PA 19046 or emailed toMailholynativityrockledgeorg
Continued on page 8
NOVEMBER 2015 VOLUME LXXVIII NO 38
Mar jor ie Lynch Cummings___________________
CAGO First Presbyterian Church of Olney
Ron Coles MM MEdAdmin___________________
Roxborough Sr High School Arts Department Chair
St Paul Roman Catholic Churchwwwroncolescom
TUESDAY NOON RECITALS
Interim Organist and Choir DirectorChrist Episcopal Church62 Delaware Street Woodbury NJ 08096httpchristchurchwoodburynjorgPosted 93015Christ Church seeks an interim organist and choirdirector to oversee the parish music ministry beginningAll Soulsrsquo Day (11215) for six to ten weeks and end-ing the First Sunday after the Epiphany (011016)The adult choir of volunteers is anchored by four pro-
fessional choral scholars No midweek rehearsalSunday service (1000 am) and additional masses onAll Soulsrsquo evening Thanksgiving December 7Christmas Eve and Epiphany The church is firmlygrounded in the Book of Common Prayer (1979) Rite Iliturgy and uses the Hymnal 1982 Traditional liturgicalmusic is central to the main choral EucharistInterested candidates should contactofficechristchurchwoodburynjorg with ldquoInterimOrganistChoir Directorrdquo in the subject line
Positions AvailableContinued from page 7___________________________________
Andrew Heller Coordinator610-789-0146
Andrew Heller
November recitals will be held at StPaulrsquos LutheranChurch 415 E Athens Ave Ardmore PA 19003The chancel organ is a 3-37 1959 Schantz origi-
nally voiced by John B Schantz It is somewhatunusual in that the entire chancel organ is underexpression The organ has had minimal changes overthe years (addition of a Great Trumpet revoiced Greatchorus) and was fully restored in phases by PatrickMurphy who also added a 2-12 gallery instrument in2005
November 3 Rudy LucenteNovember 10 Ralph PurriNovember 17 Mary Elizabeth CampbellNovember 24 Gary Garletts
There are still a few vacancies for players available Ifyou wish to play this season or host in 2016-17 pleaseget in touch with me
Other venues for 2015-2016White Horse Village in Newtown Square (December)St Lukersquos UCC in North Wales (January)Abington Presbyterian Church (February)Bryn Mawr Presbyterian Church (March)St Maryrsquos Episcopal Church in Roxborough (April)Church of the Loving Shepherd in West Chester (May)
NOVEMBER 2015 VOLUME LXXVIII NO 39
SOC Frederick K Astmann Cherry Hill NJ 856-424-3820
SOC Mary Eliz Campbell CAGO Phoenixville PA 484-995-6110
SOC Doris J Dabrowski SPC Philadelphia PA 215-387-6635
SOC Lee de Mets FAGO Chalfont PA 215-997-0219
SOC Adam F Dieffenbach Telford PA 267-738-2326
SOC Joyce Drayton Philadelphia PA 215-635-5778
SOC Maria de J Ellis Ardmore PA 610-896-6189
SO Karen B Fallows SPC Hatfield PA 215-822-6762
SOC Susanna Faust West Chester PA 610-766-1812
SOC Jeremy J Flood CAGO Philadelphia PA 215-625-2747
SOC Louise M Gerdelmann Souderton PA 215-723-6975
SOC Adam P Haines Philadelphia PA 717-487-1006
SOC Raymond Johnson Cheltenham PA 215-635-9944
SOC Joel E Klingman SPC Southampton PA 215-355-8445
SOC Thomas S Lever Lansdale PA 215-855-0287
SOC David Clark Little Feasterville PA 215-953-0352
S Chiduzie Madubata Philadelphia PA 301-919-9632
SUNDAY SUBSTITUTES
The codes preceding each name have the following meanings S = Available to play on a SundayO = Available to play other services such as weddingsfuneralsweekdays C = will also direct a choir
This 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
S Elizabeth A Manus St Davids PA 610-293-9002
SOC Mardia Melroy Ambler PA 215-646-1975
SOC Constance H Mickel Bryn Mawr PA 610-527-9514
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 610-405-3736
SOC Katherine J Reier SPC Abington PA 215-287-9939
SOC Katherine Rick Wayne PA 517-945-3448
SOC Barbara Haddad Romesburg Drexel Hill PA 610-446-3540
SO Alexander M Smith King of Prussia PA 610-265-4390
SOC Timothy Smith CAGO Red Lion PA 410-200-2155
SOC Janet L Tebbel Philadelphia PA 267-250-7727
SOC Fran Treisbach West Norriton Twp PA 484-231-1426
SOC John W Van Sant Trenton NJ 609-498-1768
SOC 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
Our October picture was of St Lukes Episcopal Church inGermantown with thanks again to Adam F Dieffenbach
Heres this months challenge and its organist calls it oneof the best small organs in the city
WHERE AM I
NOVEMBER 2015 VOLUME LXXVIII NO 310
OC Lucas C Brown Philadelphia PA 267-474-8476
OC D Stephen Cable Bethlehem PA 484-866-6019
O Ronald Chancler SPC Levittown PA 267-679-6638
OC Linda J Clark West Chester PA 610-793-1606
O Ron Coles Philadelphia PA 267-973-0323
OC Marjorie L Cummings CAGO Philadelphia PA 215-728-1530
OC Lee de Mets FAGO Chalfont PA 215-997-0219
OC Thomas G Denny Spring City PA 610-864-6143
OC Theodore W Didden CAGO Ambler PA 215-646-0294
OC Sue Ellen Echard Harleysville PA 610-585-5059
OC Paul Emmens AAGO ChM West Chester PA 610-692-7632
O Suzanne Erb Philadelphia PA 215-568-5795
O Jonathan G Fairchild Huntingdon Valley PA 215-947-8340
OC Paul Fejko Philadelphia PA 609-462-9000
O Patricia Gallo-Terrenzio Huntingdon Valley PA 215-947-4759
OC William J Gatens FAGO ChM Chester PA 610-876-5617
OC Charles Glandorf Coopersburg PA 610-416-1055
OC Eric Gombert Souderton PA 267-471-7003
OC Peter Gowen Philadelphia PA 215-776-7374
OC Lisa Guglielmo Glenmoore PA 610-906-7740
O Timothy Harrell Doylestown PA 215-297-5812
OTHER SUBSTITUTES
O H Ray Hunsicker West Chester PA 610-399-4358
OC Grete ingalls CAGO Philadelphia PA 267-253-4007
OC Helen Jauregui Philadelphia PA 215-498-0982
OC Beth Z Jenkins Oreland PA 215-885-7275
OC D Damien Jones Wilmington DE 215-432-2178
OC Sandor Kadar FAGO Newtown PA 609-540-6548
OC Maria Lennon Hatboro PA 215-896-9484
O 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 215-732-6732
OC Aaron C Patterson Philadelphia PA 215-725-0959
O Margaret Realley Doylestown PA 215-345-8564
O Ruth E Rineer Cheltenham PA 267-536-5706
OC Valerie Rozek Chesterbrook PA 440-478-8163
OC Jeffrey J Shuman FAGO ChM Lightstreet PA 570-784-1574
OC Judith F B Stebner Warminster PA 215-630-9632
OC Bruce J Thorsen Doylestown PA 215-622-1023
OC F Anthony Thurman Cherry Hill NJ 856-616-2480
O Jerry L E Wright Collingdale PA 610-586-7381
The codes preceding each name have the following meaningsO = Available to play other services such as weddingsfuneralsweekdays C = will also direct a choir
This 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
These organists are NOT available to play Sunday services
Code Substitute Location Phone Number Code Substitute Location Phone Number
Roy Harker___________________
Church of Saint Asaph
Bala Cynwyd Pennsylvania
Rudolph A Lucente___________________
Asst Wanamaker Grand Court Organ
Mary Elizabeth Campbell CAGO___________________
Music Therapist ndash MAMT ndash BC
Private Music Teacher Therapist EDMR Practitioner
Carolyn Boxmeyer_________________
Flutist
2153338833
D e n n i s E l w e l l___________________
Overbrook Presbyterian Church - Philadelphia
Saacutendor Kaacutedaacuter FAGO___________________
Organist Conductor Accompanist improvisorSt Andrew Catholic Church
Newtown Pennsylvaniasandorkadarcom
NOVEMBER 2015 VOLUME LXXVIII NO 311
It was my great honor and privilege to sing as amember of the Archdiocesan Choir for two Massescelebrated by Pope Francis during his recent visit to
Philadelphia The choir began rehearsing in prepara-tion for this monumental event back in March Wesang a wide variety of liturgical music and choralanthems including three pieces commissioned for theoccasion
The Holy Father arrived in Philadelphia on Saturdaymorning September 26 2015 and celebrated Mass inthe magnificent CathedralBasilica of Saints Peter andPaul located at 18th and Race Streets in PhiladelphiaThe following day His Holiness celebrated an outdoorMass on the Benjamin Franklin Parkway which wasattended by roughly 800000 people This Mass fea-tured five choirs including the Archdiocesan Choir theVietnamese Choir the Spanish Choir the BlackGospel Choir and the Youth Choir Each choir wasfeatured alone and in combination accompanied byorgan piano and other instruments The combinedchoirs were accompanied by the PhiladelphiaOrchestra conducted by music director YannickNeacutezet-Seacuteguin The world-renowned orchestra alsoperformed the following classical works as part of theprelude music the Third Movement from SymphonyNo 3 by Johannes Brahms the Second Movementfrom the New World Symphony by Antonin Dvořaacutek andthe Fourth Movement from Beethovenrsquos SymphonyNo 7
Peter Latona music director at the Basilica of theNational Shrine of the Immaculate Conception inWashington DC composed the text and music of achoral anthem entitled Look Up and Count the Stars inhonor of the occasion The official hymn of the WorldMeeting of Families held at the PennsylvaniaConvention Center in Philadelphia (Sept 22-27) wasSound the Bell of Holy Freedom composed by
Normand Gouin with text by Rev Andrew D CiferniO Praem the World Meeting drew some 17000 reg-istered participants representing over 100 countriesThe third commissioned work was a beautifullypoignant choral setting of the text of the Communionantiphon of the day the Twenty-Sixth Sunday inOrdinary Time composed by Julian Darius RevieThe text of this exquisite piece from 1 John 316 isBy this we came to know the love of God thatChrist laid down his life for us so we should laydown our lives for one another The composer indi-cates in the score that it should be performed ldquoIn all-embracing trustrdquo
The Ordinary of the Mass (Gloria Credo SanctusAgnus Dei) was sung in Latin to Gregorian chantmelodies the Kyrie Eleison was sung in Greek Thechoral repertoire performed as part of the prelude andwithin the Mass itself included Rachmaninoffrsquos AveMaria (from Vespers) Elgarrsquos Ecce sacerdos magnusPalestrinarsquos Tu es Petrus the Beethoven HallelujahChorus (from The Mount of Olives) MendelssohnrsquosVerleihrsquo uns Frieden Parryrsquos I was glad when theysaid unto me Philip Stopfordrsquos The Spirit of the LordStopfordrsquos Ave Maria Leo Nestorrsquos Virgin Great andGlorious the Saint-Saeumlns Tollite hostias (fromChristmas Oratorio Opus 12) and the Durufleacute Sanctus(from Requiem Opus 9)
Having lived studied and worked in Philadelphia for atotal of 17 years it was a particular joy for me to returnto my ldquosecond homerdquo and to the Cathedral where I hadsung in the Collegiate Choir under Dr Peter Lamannaduring my student days to participate in this historicevent This ldquoonce in a lifetimerdquo experience of graceand inspiration is one for which I am deeply gratefuland one that I will remember fondly for years to come
Anthony Ciucci
Sound the Bell of Holy Freedom
bull Quality New Instrumentsbull Conscientious Electro-Pneumatic and Mechanical Restorationbull bull Consultationsbull
300 Old Reading Pike Suite 1D Stowe PA 19464P 6109709817 bull pjmorganscom bull pjmpjmorganscom
amp ASSOCIATES INCO R G A N B U I L D E R S
NOVEMBER 2015 VOLUME LXXVIII NO 312
NOVEMBER 2015 VOLUME LXXVIII NO 313TALE PIPES
Mary Elizabeth Campbell CAGO EditorCrescendoagophilaorg
This gentle hymn that we associate withThanksgiving and general praise has quite a tur-bulent past It was born of the struggle for inde-
pendence from Spain in the Netherlands One sourcewrites that the Battle of Turnhout in 1597 was theinspiration for the text and that the author wasAdreanus Valerius (1575-1625) a Dutch musicianpoet and composer His work was largely a portrait ofthe common man and also his nations struggle forindependence which completely overlapped his life(the 80 Years War - 1568 - 1648) Other sources sug-gest that the authorwas unknown or thatin celebration of theTurnhout victory wor-shippers gatheredand together put newwords to a belovedfolk tune The hymnwas first printed inthe 1626 Dutch patri-otic songbookNederlandtschGedencklanck Ithad a very unifyingmessage becausepart of the struggleagainst Spain andher Catholic kinginvolved their ban toHolland on uniting forprotestant worshipAnyone who hasexperienced religiouspersecution couldresonate with thetext
We gather together to ask the Lordrsquos blessingHe chastens and hastens His will to make known
The wicked oppressing now cease from distressingSing praises to His Name He forgets not His own
Theodore Baker (1851-1934) of New York City cameacross the hymn while visiting Leipzig as a musicolo-gist and is credited with translating it into English In1894 he used it as special choral ThanksgivingPrayer and apparently its first publication in Americacame in 1903 It spread throughout denominationsand also took root as a Thanksgiving hymn Bakerworked as literary editor at G Schirmer MusicPublishers and upon retiring moved to DresdenGermany
Beside us to guide us our God with us joiningOrdaining maintaining His kingdom divine
So from the beginning the fight we were winningThou Lord were at our side all glory be Thine
The tune is named after Eduard Kremser (1838-1914)who was a composer and choir director in Vienna Heis thought to have rediscovered the hymn more thantwo centuries after it was written and he arranged itfor choir So really we owe Mr Kremser our thanksfor this gem
We all do extol Thee Thou Leader triumphantAnd pray that Thou still our Defender will be
Let Thy congregation escape tribulationThy Name be ever praised O Lord make us free
H a r r y W i l k i n s o nIn Memoriam
___________________
PhD FAGO
William J Gatens D Phil FAGO ChM___________________
Blessed John Henry Newman Catholic CommunityCongregation Adath Jeshurun Elkins Park
American Record Guide
We Gather TogetherTune KREMSER possibly a 16th century Dutch folk tune
English translation Theodore BakerText Author unknown
For this months TalePipes I am sharing an article I put together for the ACMP newsletter In this time of praying forunity and understanding between faith groups and international conflicts born of religious hatred it is interesting tolook back at inter-Christian struggles of the past through the lens of a cherished and comforting hymn MEC
Gloria Dei lsquoOld Swedesrsquo ChurchThe oldest church in Pennsylvaniaestablished in the 1600rsquos MEC
NEWSLETTER OF THE PHiLADELPHiA CHAPTER OF THE AMERiCAN GUiLD OF ORGANiSTS
Katherine Reier Circulation Coordinator
1936 Guernsey Avenue
Abington PA 19001-3702
NOVEMBER 2015 VOLUME LXXVIII NO 38
Mar jor ie Lynch Cummings___________________
CAGO First Presbyterian Church of Olney
Ron Coles MM MEdAdmin___________________
Roxborough Sr High School Arts Department Chair
St Paul Roman Catholic Churchwwwroncolescom
TUESDAY NOON RECITALS
Interim Organist and Choir DirectorChrist Episcopal Church62 Delaware Street Woodbury NJ 08096httpchristchurchwoodburynjorgPosted 93015Christ Church seeks an interim organist and choirdirector to oversee the parish music ministry beginningAll Soulsrsquo Day (11215) for six to ten weeks and end-ing the First Sunday after the Epiphany (011016)The adult choir of volunteers is anchored by four pro-
fessional choral scholars No midweek rehearsalSunday service (1000 am) and additional masses onAll Soulsrsquo evening Thanksgiving December 7Christmas Eve and Epiphany The church is firmlygrounded in the Book of Common Prayer (1979) Rite Iliturgy and uses the Hymnal 1982 Traditional liturgicalmusic is central to the main choral EucharistInterested candidates should contactofficechristchurchwoodburynjorg with ldquoInterimOrganistChoir Directorrdquo in the subject line
Positions AvailableContinued from page 7___________________________________
Andrew Heller Coordinator610-789-0146
Andrew Heller
November recitals will be held at StPaulrsquos LutheranChurch 415 E Athens Ave Ardmore PA 19003The chancel organ is a 3-37 1959 Schantz origi-
nally voiced by John B Schantz It is somewhatunusual in that the entire chancel organ is underexpression The organ has had minimal changes overthe years (addition of a Great Trumpet revoiced Greatchorus) and was fully restored in phases by PatrickMurphy who also added a 2-12 gallery instrument in2005
November 3 Rudy LucenteNovember 10 Ralph PurriNovember 17 Mary Elizabeth CampbellNovember 24 Gary Garletts
There are still a few vacancies for players available Ifyou wish to play this season or host in 2016-17 pleaseget in touch with me
Other venues for 2015-2016White Horse Village in Newtown Square (December)St Lukersquos UCC in North Wales (January)Abington Presbyterian Church (February)Bryn Mawr Presbyterian Church (March)St Maryrsquos Episcopal Church in Roxborough (April)Church of the Loving Shepherd in West Chester (May)
NOVEMBER 2015 VOLUME LXXVIII NO 39
SOC Frederick K Astmann Cherry Hill NJ 856-424-3820
SOC Mary Eliz Campbell CAGO Phoenixville PA 484-995-6110
SOC Doris J Dabrowski SPC Philadelphia PA 215-387-6635
SOC Lee de Mets FAGO Chalfont PA 215-997-0219
SOC Adam F Dieffenbach Telford PA 267-738-2326
SOC Joyce Drayton Philadelphia PA 215-635-5778
SOC Maria de J Ellis Ardmore PA 610-896-6189
SO Karen B Fallows SPC Hatfield PA 215-822-6762
SOC Susanna Faust West Chester PA 610-766-1812
SOC Jeremy J Flood CAGO Philadelphia PA 215-625-2747
SOC Louise M Gerdelmann Souderton PA 215-723-6975
SOC Adam P Haines Philadelphia PA 717-487-1006
SOC Raymond Johnson Cheltenham PA 215-635-9944
SOC Joel E Klingman SPC Southampton PA 215-355-8445
SOC Thomas S Lever Lansdale PA 215-855-0287
SOC David Clark Little Feasterville PA 215-953-0352
S Chiduzie Madubata Philadelphia PA 301-919-9632
SUNDAY SUBSTITUTES
The codes preceding each name have the following meanings S = Available to play on a SundayO = Available to play other services such as weddingsfuneralsweekdays C = will also direct a choir
This 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
S Elizabeth A Manus St Davids PA 610-293-9002
SOC Mardia Melroy Ambler PA 215-646-1975
SOC Constance H Mickel Bryn Mawr PA 610-527-9514
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 610-405-3736
SOC Katherine J Reier SPC Abington PA 215-287-9939
SOC Katherine Rick Wayne PA 517-945-3448
SOC Barbara Haddad Romesburg Drexel Hill PA 610-446-3540
SO Alexander M Smith King of Prussia PA 610-265-4390
SOC Timothy Smith CAGO Red Lion PA 410-200-2155
SOC Janet L Tebbel Philadelphia PA 267-250-7727
SOC Fran Treisbach West Norriton Twp PA 484-231-1426
SOC John W Van Sant Trenton NJ 609-498-1768
SOC 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
Our October picture was of St Lukes Episcopal Church inGermantown with thanks again to Adam F Dieffenbach
Heres this months challenge and its organist calls it oneof the best small organs in the city
WHERE AM I
NOVEMBER 2015 VOLUME LXXVIII NO 310
OC Lucas C Brown Philadelphia PA 267-474-8476
OC D Stephen Cable Bethlehem PA 484-866-6019
O Ronald Chancler SPC Levittown PA 267-679-6638
OC Linda J Clark West Chester PA 610-793-1606
O Ron Coles Philadelphia PA 267-973-0323
OC Marjorie L Cummings CAGO Philadelphia PA 215-728-1530
OC Lee de Mets FAGO Chalfont PA 215-997-0219
OC Thomas G Denny Spring City PA 610-864-6143
OC Theodore W Didden CAGO Ambler PA 215-646-0294
OC Sue Ellen Echard Harleysville PA 610-585-5059
OC Paul Emmens AAGO ChM West Chester PA 610-692-7632
O Suzanne Erb Philadelphia PA 215-568-5795
O Jonathan G Fairchild Huntingdon Valley PA 215-947-8340
OC Paul Fejko Philadelphia PA 609-462-9000
O Patricia Gallo-Terrenzio Huntingdon Valley PA 215-947-4759
OC William J Gatens FAGO ChM Chester PA 610-876-5617
OC Charles Glandorf Coopersburg PA 610-416-1055
OC Eric Gombert Souderton PA 267-471-7003
OC Peter Gowen Philadelphia PA 215-776-7374
OC Lisa Guglielmo Glenmoore PA 610-906-7740
O Timothy Harrell Doylestown PA 215-297-5812
OTHER SUBSTITUTES
O H Ray Hunsicker West Chester PA 610-399-4358
OC Grete ingalls CAGO Philadelphia PA 267-253-4007
OC Helen Jauregui Philadelphia PA 215-498-0982
OC Beth Z Jenkins Oreland PA 215-885-7275
OC D Damien Jones Wilmington DE 215-432-2178
OC Sandor Kadar FAGO Newtown PA 609-540-6548
OC Maria Lennon Hatboro PA 215-896-9484
O 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 215-732-6732
OC Aaron C Patterson Philadelphia PA 215-725-0959
O Margaret Realley Doylestown PA 215-345-8564
O Ruth E Rineer Cheltenham PA 267-536-5706
OC Valerie Rozek Chesterbrook PA 440-478-8163
OC Jeffrey J Shuman FAGO ChM Lightstreet PA 570-784-1574
OC Judith F B Stebner Warminster PA 215-630-9632
OC Bruce J Thorsen Doylestown PA 215-622-1023
OC F Anthony Thurman Cherry Hill NJ 856-616-2480
O Jerry L E Wright Collingdale PA 610-586-7381
The codes preceding each name have the following meaningsO = Available to play other services such as weddingsfuneralsweekdays C = will also direct a choir
This 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
These organists are NOT available to play Sunday services
Code Substitute Location Phone Number Code Substitute Location Phone Number
Roy Harker___________________
Church of Saint Asaph
Bala Cynwyd Pennsylvania
Rudolph A Lucente___________________
Asst Wanamaker Grand Court Organ
Mary Elizabeth Campbell CAGO___________________
Music Therapist ndash MAMT ndash BC
Private Music Teacher Therapist EDMR Practitioner
Carolyn Boxmeyer_________________
Flutist
2153338833
D e n n i s E l w e l l___________________
Overbrook Presbyterian Church - Philadelphia
Saacutendor Kaacutedaacuter FAGO___________________
Organist Conductor Accompanist improvisorSt Andrew Catholic Church
Newtown Pennsylvaniasandorkadarcom
NOVEMBER 2015 VOLUME LXXVIII NO 311
It was my great honor and privilege to sing as amember of the Archdiocesan Choir for two Massescelebrated by Pope Francis during his recent visit to
Philadelphia The choir began rehearsing in prepara-tion for this monumental event back in March Wesang a wide variety of liturgical music and choralanthems including three pieces commissioned for theoccasion
The Holy Father arrived in Philadelphia on Saturdaymorning September 26 2015 and celebrated Mass inthe magnificent CathedralBasilica of Saints Peter andPaul located at 18th and Race Streets in PhiladelphiaThe following day His Holiness celebrated an outdoorMass on the Benjamin Franklin Parkway which wasattended by roughly 800000 people This Mass fea-tured five choirs including the Archdiocesan Choir theVietnamese Choir the Spanish Choir the BlackGospel Choir and the Youth Choir Each choir wasfeatured alone and in combination accompanied byorgan piano and other instruments The combinedchoirs were accompanied by the PhiladelphiaOrchestra conducted by music director YannickNeacutezet-Seacuteguin The world-renowned orchestra alsoperformed the following classical works as part of theprelude music the Third Movement from SymphonyNo 3 by Johannes Brahms the Second Movementfrom the New World Symphony by Antonin Dvořaacutek andthe Fourth Movement from Beethovenrsquos SymphonyNo 7
Peter Latona music director at the Basilica of theNational Shrine of the Immaculate Conception inWashington DC composed the text and music of achoral anthem entitled Look Up and Count the Stars inhonor of the occasion The official hymn of the WorldMeeting of Families held at the PennsylvaniaConvention Center in Philadelphia (Sept 22-27) wasSound the Bell of Holy Freedom composed by
Normand Gouin with text by Rev Andrew D CiferniO Praem the World Meeting drew some 17000 reg-istered participants representing over 100 countriesThe third commissioned work was a beautifullypoignant choral setting of the text of the Communionantiphon of the day the Twenty-Sixth Sunday inOrdinary Time composed by Julian Darius RevieThe text of this exquisite piece from 1 John 316 isBy this we came to know the love of God thatChrist laid down his life for us so we should laydown our lives for one another The composer indi-cates in the score that it should be performed ldquoIn all-embracing trustrdquo
The Ordinary of the Mass (Gloria Credo SanctusAgnus Dei) was sung in Latin to Gregorian chantmelodies the Kyrie Eleison was sung in Greek Thechoral repertoire performed as part of the prelude andwithin the Mass itself included Rachmaninoffrsquos AveMaria (from Vespers) Elgarrsquos Ecce sacerdos magnusPalestrinarsquos Tu es Petrus the Beethoven HallelujahChorus (from The Mount of Olives) MendelssohnrsquosVerleihrsquo uns Frieden Parryrsquos I was glad when theysaid unto me Philip Stopfordrsquos The Spirit of the LordStopfordrsquos Ave Maria Leo Nestorrsquos Virgin Great andGlorious the Saint-Saeumlns Tollite hostias (fromChristmas Oratorio Opus 12) and the Durufleacute Sanctus(from Requiem Opus 9)
Having lived studied and worked in Philadelphia for atotal of 17 years it was a particular joy for me to returnto my ldquosecond homerdquo and to the Cathedral where I hadsung in the Collegiate Choir under Dr Peter Lamannaduring my student days to participate in this historicevent This ldquoonce in a lifetimerdquo experience of graceand inspiration is one for which I am deeply gratefuland one that I will remember fondly for years to come
Anthony Ciucci
Sound the Bell of Holy Freedom
bull Quality New Instrumentsbull Conscientious Electro-Pneumatic and Mechanical Restorationbull bull Consultationsbull
300 Old Reading Pike Suite 1D Stowe PA 19464P 6109709817 bull pjmorganscom bull pjmpjmorganscom
amp ASSOCIATES INCO R G A N B U I L D E R S
NOVEMBER 2015 VOLUME LXXVIII NO 312
NOVEMBER 2015 VOLUME LXXVIII NO 313TALE PIPES
Mary Elizabeth Campbell CAGO EditorCrescendoagophilaorg
This gentle hymn that we associate withThanksgiving and general praise has quite a tur-bulent past It was born of the struggle for inde-
pendence from Spain in the Netherlands One sourcewrites that the Battle of Turnhout in 1597 was theinspiration for the text and that the author wasAdreanus Valerius (1575-1625) a Dutch musicianpoet and composer His work was largely a portrait ofthe common man and also his nations struggle forindependence which completely overlapped his life(the 80 Years War - 1568 - 1648) Other sources sug-gest that the authorwas unknown or thatin celebration of theTurnhout victory wor-shippers gatheredand together put newwords to a belovedfolk tune The hymnwas first printed inthe 1626 Dutch patri-otic songbookNederlandtschGedencklanck Ithad a very unifyingmessage becausepart of the struggleagainst Spain andher Catholic kinginvolved their ban toHolland on uniting forprotestant worshipAnyone who hasexperienced religiouspersecution couldresonate with thetext
We gather together to ask the Lordrsquos blessingHe chastens and hastens His will to make known
The wicked oppressing now cease from distressingSing praises to His Name He forgets not His own
Theodore Baker (1851-1934) of New York City cameacross the hymn while visiting Leipzig as a musicolo-gist and is credited with translating it into English In1894 he used it as special choral ThanksgivingPrayer and apparently its first publication in Americacame in 1903 It spread throughout denominationsand also took root as a Thanksgiving hymn Bakerworked as literary editor at G Schirmer MusicPublishers and upon retiring moved to DresdenGermany
Beside us to guide us our God with us joiningOrdaining maintaining His kingdom divine
So from the beginning the fight we were winningThou Lord were at our side all glory be Thine
The tune is named after Eduard Kremser (1838-1914)who was a composer and choir director in Vienna Heis thought to have rediscovered the hymn more thantwo centuries after it was written and he arranged itfor choir So really we owe Mr Kremser our thanksfor this gem
We all do extol Thee Thou Leader triumphantAnd pray that Thou still our Defender will be
Let Thy congregation escape tribulationThy Name be ever praised O Lord make us free
H a r r y W i l k i n s o nIn Memoriam
___________________
PhD FAGO
William J Gatens D Phil FAGO ChM___________________
Blessed John Henry Newman Catholic CommunityCongregation Adath Jeshurun Elkins Park
American Record Guide
We Gather TogetherTune KREMSER possibly a 16th century Dutch folk tune
English translation Theodore BakerText Author unknown
For this months TalePipes I am sharing an article I put together for the ACMP newsletter In this time of praying forunity and understanding between faith groups and international conflicts born of religious hatred it is interesting tolook back at inter-Christian struggles of the past through the lens of a cherished and comforting hymn MEC
Gloria Dei lsquoOld Swedesrsquo ChurchThe oldest church in Pennsylvaniaestablished in the 1600rsquos MEC
NEWSLETTER OF THE PHiLADELPHiA CHAPTER OF THE AMERiCAN GUiLD OF ORGANiSTS
Katherine Reier Circulation Coordinator
1936 Guernsey Avenue
Abington PA 19001-3702
NOVEMBER 2015 VOLUME LXXVIII NO 39
SOC Frederick K Astmann Cherry Hill NJ 856-424-3820
SOC Mary Eliz Campbell CAGO Phoenixville PA 484-995-6110
SOC Doris J Dabrowski SPC Philadelphia PA 215-387-6635
SOC Lee de Mets FAGO Chalfont PA 215-997-0219
SOC Adam F Dieffenbach Telford PA 267-738-2326
SOC Joyce Drayton Philadelphia PA 215-635-5778
SOC Maria de J Ellis Ardmore PA 610-896-6189
SO Karen B Fallows SPC Hatfield PA 215-822-6762
SOC Susanna Faust West Chester PA 610-766-1812
SOC Jeremy J Flood CAGO Philadelphia PA 215-625-2747
SOC Louise M Gerdelmann Souderton PA 215-723-6975
SOC Adam P Haines Philadelphia PA 717-487-1006
SOC Raymond Johnson Cheltenham PA 215-635-9944
SOC Joel E Klingman SPC Southampton PA 215-355-8445
SOC Thomas S Lever Lansdale PA 215-855-0287
SOC David Clark Little Feasterville PA 215-953-0352
S Chiduzie Madubata Philadelphia PA 301-919-9632
SUNDAY SUBSTITUTES
The codes preceding each name have the following meanings S = Available to play on a SundayO = Available to play other services such as weddingsfuneralsweekdays C = will also direct a choir
This 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
S Elizabeth A Manus St Davids PA 610-293-9002
SOC Mardia Melroy Ambler PA 215-646-1975
SOC Constance H Mickel Bryn Mawr PA 610-527-9514
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 610-405-3736
SOC Katherine J Reier SPC Abington PA 215-287-9939
SOC Katherine Rick Wayne PA 517-945-3448
SOC Barbara Haddad Romesburg Drexel Hill PA 610-446-3540
SO Alexander M Smith King of Prussia PA 610-265-4390
SOC Timothy Smith CAGO Red Lion PA 410-200-2155
SOC Janet L Tebbel Philadelphia PA 267-250-7727
SOC Fran Treisbach West Norriton Twp PA 484-231-1426
SOC John W Van Sant Trenton NJ 609-498-1768
SOC 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
Our October picture was of St Lukes Episcopal Church inGermantown with thanks again to Adam F Dieffenbach
Heres this months challenge and its organist calls it oneof the best small organs in the city
WHERE AM I
NOVEMBER 2015 VOLUME LXXVIII NO 310
OC Lucas C Brown Philadelphia PA 267-474-8476
OC D Stephen Cable Bethlehem PA 484-866-6019
O Ronald Chancler SPC Levittown PA 267-679-6638
OC Linda J Clark West Chester PA 610-793-1606
O Ron Coles Philadelphia PA 267-973-0323
OC Marjorie L Cummings CAGO Philadelphia PA 215-728-1530
OC Lee de Mets FAGO Chalfont PA 215-997-0219
OC Thomas G Denny Spring City PA 610-864-6143
OC Theodore W Didden CAGO Ambler PA 215-646-0294
OC Sue Ellen Echard Harleysville PA 610-585-5059
OC Paul Emmens AAGO ChM West Chester PA 610-692-7632
O Suzanne Erb Philadelphia PA 215-568-5795
O Jonathan G Fairchild Huntingdon Valley PA 215-947-8340
OC Paul Fejko Philadelphia PA 609-462-9000
O Patricia Gallo-Terrenzio Huntingdon Valley PA 215-947-4759
OC William J Gatens FAGO ChM Chester PA 610-876-5617
OC Charles Glandorf Coopersburg PA 610-416-1055
OC Eric Gombert Souderton PA 267-471-7003
OC Peter Gowen Philadelphia PA 215-776-7374
OC Lisa Guglielmo Glenmoore PA 610-906-7740
O Timothy Harrell Doylestown PA 215-297-5812
OTHER SUBSTITUTES
O H Ray Hunsicker West Chester PA 610-399-4358
OC Grete ingalls CAGO Philadelphia PA 267-253-4007
OC Helen Jauregui Philadelphia PA 215-498-0982
OC Beth Z Jenkins Oreland PA 215-885-7275
OC D Damien Jones Wilmington DE 215-432-2178
OC Sandor Kadar FAGO Newtown PA 609-540-6548
OC Maria Lennon Hatboro PA 215-896-9484
O 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 215-732-6732
OC Aaron C Patterson Philadelphia PA 215-725-0959
O Margaret Realley Doylestown PA 215-345-8564
O Ruth E Rineer Cheltenham PA 267-536-5706
OC Valerie Rozek Chesterbrook PA 440-478-8163
OC Jeffrey J Shuman FAGO ChM Lightstreet PA 570-784-1574
OC Judith F B Stebner Warminster PA 215-630-9632
OC Bruce J Thorsen Doylestown PA 215-622-1023
OC F Anthony Thurman Cherry Hill NJ 856-616-2480
O Jerry L E Wright Collingdale PA 610-586-7381
The codes preceding each name have the following meaningsO = Available to play other services such as weddingsfuneralsweekdays C = will also direct a choir
This 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
These organists are NOT available to play Sunday services
Code Substitute Location Phone Number Code Substitute Location Phone Number
Roy Harker___________________
Church of Saint Asaph
Bala Cynwyd Pennsylvania
Rudolph A Lucente___________________
Asst Wanamaker Grand Court Organ
Mary Elizabeth Campbell CAGO___________________
Music Therapist ndash MAMT ndash BC
Private Music Teacher Therapist EDMR Practitioner
Carolyn Boxmeyer_________________
Flutist
2153338833
D e n n i s E l w e l l___________________
Overbrook Presbyterian Church - Philadelphia
Saacutendor Kaacutedaacuter FAGO___________________
Organist Conductor Accompanist improvisorSt Andrew Catholic Church
Newtown Pennsylvaniasandorkadarcom
NOVEMBER 2015 VOLUME LXXVIII NO 311
It was my great honor and privilege to sing as amember of the Archdiocesan Choir for two Massescelebrated by Pope Francis during his recent visit to
Philadelphia The choir began rehearsing in prepara-tion for this monumental event back in March Wesang a wide variety of liturgical music and choralanthems including three pieces commissioned for theoccasion
The Holy Father arrived in Philadelphia on Saturdaymorning September 26 2015 and celebrated Mass inthe magnificent CathedralBasilica of Saints Peter andPaul located at 18th and Race Streets in PhiladelphiaThe following day His Holiness celebrated an outdoorMass on the Benjamin Franklin Parkway which wasattended by roughly 800000 people This Mass fea-tured five choirs including the Archdiocesan Choir theVietnamese Choir the Spanish Choir the BlackGospel Choir and the Youth Choir Each choir wasfeatured alone and in combination accompanied byorgan piano and other instruments The combinedchoirs were accompanied by the PhiladelphiaOrchestra conducted by music director YannickNeacutezet-Seacuteguin The world-renowned orchestra alsoperformed the following classical works as part of theprelude music the Third Movement from SymphonyNo 3 by Johannes Brahms the Second Movementfrom the New World Symphony by Antonin Dvořaacutek andthe Fourth Movement from Beethovenrsquos SymphonyNo 7
Peter Latona music director at the Basilica of theNational Shrine of the Immaculate Conception inWashington DC composed the text and music of achoral anthem entitled Look Up and Count the Stars inhonor of the occasion The official hymn of the WorldMeeting of Families held at the PennsylvaniaConvention Center in Philadelphia (Sept 22-27) wasSound the Bell of Holy Freedom composed by
Normand Gouin with text by Rev Andrew D CiferniO Praem the World Meeting drew some 17000 reg-istered participants representing over 100 countriesThe third commissioned work was a beautifullypoignant choral setting of the text of the Communionantiphon of the day the Twenty-Sixth Sunday inOrdinary Time composed by Julian Darius RevieThe text of this exquisite piece from 1 John 316 isBy this we came to know the love of God thatChrist laid down his life for us so we should laydown our lives for one another The composer indi-cates in the score that it should be performed ldquoIn all-embracing trustrdquo
The Ordinary of the Mass (Gloria Credo SanctusAgnus Dei) was sung in Latin to Gregorian chantmelodies the Kyrie Eleison was sung in Greek Thechoral repertoire performed as part of the prelude andwithin the Mass itself included Rachmaninoffrsquos AveMaria (from Vespers) Elgarrsquos Ecce sacerdos magnusPalestrinarsquos Tu es Petrus the Beethoven HallelujahChorus (from The Mount of Olives) MendelssohnrsquosVerleihrsquo uns Frieden Parryrsquos I was glad when theysaid unto me Philip Stopfordrsquos The Spirit of the LordStopfordrsquos Ave Maria Leo Nestorrsquos Virgin Great andGlorious the Saint-Saeumlns Tollite hostias (fromChristmas Oratorio Opus 12) and the Durufleacute Sanctus(from Requiem Opus 9)
Having lived studied and worked in Philadelphia for atotal of 17 years it was a particular joy for me to returnto my ldquosecond homerdquo and to the Cathedral where I hadsung in the Collegiate Choir under Dr Peter Lamannaduring my student days to participate in this historicevent This ldquoonce in a lifetimerdquo experience of graceand inspiration is one for which I am deeply gratefuland one that I will remember fondly for years to come
Anthony Ciucci
Sound the Bell of Holy Freedom
bull Quality New Instrumentsbull Conscientious Electro-Pneumatic and Mechanical Restorationbull bull Consultationsbull
300 Old Reading Pike Suite 1D Stowe PA 19464P 6109709817 bull pjmorganscom bull pjmpjmorganscom
amp ASSOCIATES INCO R G A N B U I L D E R S
NOVEMBER 2015 VOLUME LXXVIII NO 312
NOVEMBER 2015 VOLUME LXXVIII NO 313TALE PIPES
Mary Elizabeth Campbell CAGO EditorCrescendoagophilaorg
This gentle hymn that we associate withThanksgiving and general praise has quite a tur-bulent past It was born of the struggle for inde-
pendence from Spain in the Netherlands One sourcewrites that the Battle of Turnhout in 1597 was theinspiration for the text and that the author wasAdreanus Valerius (1575-1625) a Dutch musicianpoet and composer His work was largely a portrait ofthe common man and also his nations struggle forindependence which completely overlapped his life(the 80 Years War - 1568 - 1648) Other sources sug-gest that the authorwas unknown or thatin celebration of theTurnhout victory wor-shippers gatheredand together put newwords to a belovedfolk tune The hymnwas first printed inthe 1626 Dutch patri-otic songbookNederlandtschGedencklanck Ithad a very unifyingmessage becausepart of the struggleagainst Spain andher Catholic kinginvolved their ban toHolland on uniting forprotestant worshipAnyone who hasexperienced religiouspersecution couldresonate with thetext
We gather together to ask the Lordrsquos blessingHe chastens and hastens His will to make known
The wicked oppressing now cease from distressingSing praises to His Name He forgets not His own
Theodore Baker (1851-1934) of New York City cameacross the hymn while visiting Leipzig as a musicolo-gist and is credited with translating it into English In1894 he used it as special choral ThanksgivingPrayer and apparently its first publication in Americacame in 1903 It spread throughout denominationsand also took root as a Thanksgiving hymn Bakerworked as literary editor at G Schirmer MusicPublishers and upon retiring moved to DresdenGermany
Beside us to guide us our God with us joiningOrdaining maintaining His kingdom divine
So from the beginning the fight we were winningThou Lord were at our side all glory be Thine
The tune is named after Eduard Kremser (1838-1914)who was a composer and choir director in Vienna Heis thought to have rediscovered the hymn more thantwo centuries after it was written and he arranged itfor choir So really we owe Mr Kremser our thanksfor this gem
We all do extol Thee Thou Leader triumphantAnd pray that Thou still our Defender will be
Let Thy congregation escape tribulationThy Name be ever praised O Lord make us free
H a r r y W i l k i n s o nIn Memoriam
___________________
PhD FAGO
William J Gatens D Phil FAGO ChM___________________
Blessed John Henry Newman Catholic CommunityCongregation Adath Jeshurun Elkins Park
American Record Guide
We Gather TogetherTune KREMSER possibly a 16th century Dutch folk tune
English translation Theodore BakerText Author unknown
For this months TalePipes I am sharing an article I put together for the ACMP newsletter In this time of praying forunity and understanding between faith groups and international conflicts born of religious hatred it is interesting tolook back at inter-Christian struggles of the past through the lens of a cherished and comforting hymn MEC
Gloria Dei lsquoOld Swedesrsquo ChurchThe oldest church in Pennsylvaniaestablished in the 1600rsquos MEC
NEWSLETTER OF THE PHiLADELPHiA CHAPTER OF THE AMERiCAN GUiLD OF ORGANiSTS
Katherine Reier Circulation Coordinator
1936 Guernsey Avenue
Abington PA 19001-3702
NOVEMBER 2015 VOLUME LXXVIII NO 310
OC Lucas C Brown Philadelphia PA 267-474-8476
OC D Stephen Cable Bethlehem PA 484-866-6019
O Ronald Chancler SPC Levittown PA 267-679-6638
OC Linda J Clark West Chester PA 610-793-1606
O Ron Coles Philadelphia PA 267-973-0323
OC Marjorie L Cummings CAGO Philadelphia PA 215-728-1530
OC Lee de Mets FAGO Chalfont PA 215-997-0219
OC Thomas G Denny Spring City PA 610-864-6143
OC Theodore W Didden CAGO Ambler PA 215-646-0294
OC Sue Ellen Echard Harleysville PA 610-585-5059
OC Paul Emmens AAGO ChM West Chester PA 610-692-7632
O Suzanne Erb Philadelphia PA 215-568-5795
O Jonathan G Fairchild Huntingdon Valley PA 215-947-8340
OC Paul Fejko Philadelphia PA 609-462-9000
O Patricia Gallo-Terrenzio Huntingdon Valley PA 215-947-4759
OC William J Gatens FAGO ChM Chester PA 610-876-5617
OC Charles Glandorf Coopersburg PA 610-416-1055
OC Eric Gombert Souderton PA 267-471-7003
OC Peter Gowen Philadelphia PA 215-776-7374
OC Lisa Guglielmo Glenmoore PA 610-906-7740
O Timothy Harrell Doylestown PA 215-297-5812
OTHER SUBSTITUTES
O H Ray Hunsicker West Chester PA 610-399-4358
OC Grete ingalls CAGO Philadelphia PA 267-253-4007
OC Helen Jauregui Philadelphia PA 215-498-0982
OC Beth Z Jenkins Oreland PA 215-885-7275
OC D Damien Jones Wilmington DE 215-432-2178
OC Sandor Kadar FAGO Newtown PA 609-540-6548
OC Maria Lennon Hatboro PA 215-896-9484
O 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 215-732-6732
OC Aaron C Patterson Philadelphia PA 215-725-0959
O Margaret Realley Doylestown PA 215-345-8564
O Ruth E Rineer Cheltenham PA 267-536-5706
OC Valerie Rozek Chesterbrook PA 440-478-8163
OC Jeffrey J Shuman FAGO ChM Lightstreet PA 570-784-1574
OC Judith F B Stebner Warminster PA 215-630-9632
OC Bruce J Thorsen Doylestown PA 215-622-1023
OC F Anthony Thurman Cherry Hill NJ 856-616-2480
O Jerry L E Wright Collingdale PA 610-586-7381
The codes preceding each name have the following meaningsO = Available to play other services such as weddingsfuneralsweekdays C = will also direct a choir
This 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
These organists are NOT available to play Sunday services
Code Substitute Location Phone Number Code Substitute Location Phone Number
Roy Harker___________________
Church of Saint Asaph
Bala Cynwyd Pennsylvania
Rudolph A Lucente___________________
Asst Wanamaker Grand Court Organ
Mary Elizabeth Campbell CAGO___________________
Music Therapist ndash MAMT ndash BC
Private Music Teacher Therapist EDMR Practitioner
Carolyn Boxmeyer_________________
Flutist
2153338833
D e n n i s E l w e l l___________________
Overbrook Presbyterian Church - Philadelphia
Saacutendor Kaacutedaacuter FAGO___________________
Organist Conductor Accompanist improvisorSt Andrew Catholic Church
Newtown Pennsylvaniasandorkadarcom
NOVEMBER 2015 VOLUME LXXVIII NO 311
It was my great honor and privilege to sing as amember of the Archdiocesan Choir for two Massescelebrated by Pope Francis during his recent visit to
Philadelphia The choir began rehearsing in prepara-tion for this monumental event back in March Wesang a wide variety of liturgical music and choralanthems including three pieces commissioned for theoccasion
The Holy Father arrived in Philadelphia on Saturdaymorning September 26 2015 and celebrated Mass inthe magnificent CathedralBasilica of Saints Peter andPaul located at 18th and Race Streets in PhiladelphiaThe following day His Holiness celebrated an outdoorMass on the Benjamin Franklin Parkway which wasattended by roughly 800000 people This Mass fea-tured five choirs including the Archdiocesan Choir theVietnamese Choir the Spanish Choir the BlackGospel Choir and the Youth Choir Each choir wasfeatured alone and in combination accompanied byorgan piano and other instruments The combinedchoirs were accompanied by the PhiladelphiaOrchestra conducted by music director YannickNeacutezet-Seacuteguin The world-renowned orchestra alsoperformed the following classical works as part of theprelude music the Third Movement from SymphonyNo 3 by Johannes Brahms the Second Movementfrom the New World Symphony by Antonin Dvořaacutek andthe Fourth Movement from Beethovenrsquos SymphonyNo 7
Peter Latona music director at the Basilica of theNational Shrine of the Immaculate Conception inWashington DC composed the text and music of achoral anthem entitled Look Up and Count the Stars inhonor of the occasion The official hymn of the WorldMeeting of Families held at the PennsylvaniaConvention Center in Philadelphia (Sept 22-27) wasSound the Bell of Holy Freedom composed by
Normand Gouin with text by Rev Andrew D CiferniO Praem the World Meeting drew some 17000 reg-istered participants representing over 100 countriesThe third commissioned work was a beautifullypoignant choral setting of the text of the Communionantiphon of the day the Twenty-Sixth Sunday inOrdinary Time composed by Julian Darius RevieThe text of this exquisite piece from 1 John 316 isBy this we came to know the love of God thatChrist laid down his life for us so we should laydown our lives for one another The composer indi-cates in the score that it should be performed ldquoIn all-embracing trustrdquo
The Ordinary of the Mass (Gloria Credo SanctusAgnus Dei) was sung in Latin to Gregorian chantmelodies the Kyrie Eleison was sung in Greek Thechoral repertoire performed as part of the prelude andwithin the Mass itself included Rachmaninoffrsquos AveMaria (from Vespers) Elgarrsquos Ecce sacerdos magnusPalestrinarsquos Tu es Petrus the Beethoven HallelujahChorus (from The Mount of Olives) MendelssohnrsquosVerleihrsquo uns Frieden Parryrsquos I was glad when theysaid unto me Philip Stopfordrsquos The Spirit of the LordStopfordrsquos Ave Maria Leo Nestorrsquos Virgin Great andGlorious the Saint-Saeumlns Tollite hostias (fromChristmas Oratorio Opus 12) and the Durufleacute Sanctus(from Requiem Opus 9)
Having lived studied and worked in Philadelphia for atotal of 17 years it was a particular joy for me to returnto my ldquosecond homerdquo and to the Cathedral where I hadsung in the Collegiate Choir under Dr Peter Lamannaduring my student days to participate in this historicevent This ldquoonce in a lifetimerdquo experience of graceand inspiration is one for which I am deeply gratefuland one that I will remember fondly for years to come
Anthony Ciucci
Sound the Bell of Holy Freedom
bull Quality New Instrumentsbull Conscientious Electro-Pneumatic and Mechanical Restorationbull bull Consultationsbull
300 Old Reading Pike Suite 1D Stowe PA 19464P 6109709817 bull pjmorganscom bull pjmpjmorganscom
amp ASSOCIATES INCO R G A N B U I L D E R S
NOVEMBER 2015 VOLUME LXXVIII NO 312
NOVEMBER 2015 VOLUME LXXVIII NO 313TALE PIPES
Mary Elizabeth Campbell CAGO EditorCrescendoagophilaorg
This gentle hymn that we associate withThanksgiving and general praise has quite a tur-bulent past It was born of the struggle for inde-
pendence from Spain in the Netherlands One sourcewrites that the Battle of Turnhout in 1597 was theinspiration for the text and that the author wasAdreanus Valerius (1575-1625) a Dutch musicianpoet and composer His work was largely a portrait ofthe common man and also his nations struggle forindependence which completely overlapped his life(the 80 Years War - 1568 - 1648) Other sources sug-gest that the authorwas unknown or thatin celebration of theTurnhout victory wor-shippers gatheredand together put newwords to a belovedfolk tune The hymnwas first printed inthe 1626 Dutch patri-otic songbookNederlandtschGedencklanck Ithad a very unifyingmessage becausepart of the struggleagainst Spain andher Catholic kinginvolved their ban toHolland on uniting forprotestant worshipAnyone who hasexperienced religiouspersecution couldresonate with thetext
We gather together to ask the Lordrsquos blessingHe chastens and hastens His will to make known
The wicked oppressing now cease from distressingSing praises to His Name He forgets not His own
Theodore Baker (1851-1934) of New York City cameacross the hymn while visiting Leipzig as a musicolo-gist and is credited with translating it into English In1894 he used it as special choral ThanksgivingPrayer and apparently its first publication in Americacame in 1903 It spread throughout denominationsand also took root as a Thanksgiving hymn Bakerworked as literary editor at G Schirmer MusicPublishers and upon retiring moved to DresdenGermany
Beside us to guide us our God with us joiningOrdaining maintaining His kingdom divine
So from the beginning the fight we were winningThou Lord were at our side all glory be Thine
The tune is named after Eduard Kremser (1838-1914)who was a composer and choir director in Vienna Heis thought to have rediscovered the hymn more thantwo centuries after it was written and he arranged itfor choir So really we owe Mr Kremser our thanksfor this gem
We all do extol Thee Thou Leader triumphantAnd pray that Thou still our Defender will be
Let Thy congregation escape tribulationThy Name be ever praised O Lord make us free
H a r r y W i l k i n s o nIn Memoriam
___________________
PhD FAGO
William J Gatens D Phil FAGO ChM___________________
Blessed John Henry Newman Catholic CommunityCongregation Adath Jeshurun Elkins Park
American Record Guide
We Gather TogetherTune KREMSER possibly a 16th century Dutch folk tune
English translation Theodore BakerText Author unknown
For this months TalePipes I am sharing an article I put together for the ACMP newsletter In this time of praying forunity and understanding between faith groups and international conflicts born of religious hatred it is interesting tolook back at inter-Christian struggles of the past through the lens of a cherished and comforting hymn MEC
Gloria Dei lsquoOld Swedesrsquo ChurchThe oldest church in Pennsylvaniaestablished in the 1600rsquos MEC
NEWSLETTER OF THE PHiLADELPHiA CHAPTER OF THE AMERiCAN GUiLD OF ORGANiSTS
Katherine Reier Circulation Coordinator
1936 Guernsey Avenue
Abington PA 19001-3702
NOVEMBER 2015 VOLUME LXXVIII NO 311
It was my great honor and privilege to sing as amember of the Archdiocesan Choir for two Massescelebrated by Pope Francis during his recent visit to
Philadelphia The choir began rehearsing in prepara-tion for this monumental event back in March Wesang a wide variety of liturgical music and choralanthems including three pieces commissioned for theoccasion
The Holy Father arrived in Philadelphia on Saturdaymorning September 26 2015 and celebrated Mass inthe magnificent CathedralBasilica of Saints Peter andPaul located at 18th and Race Streets in PhiladelphiaThe following day His Holiness celebrated an outdoorMass on the Benjamin Franklin Parkway which wasattended by roughly 800000 people This Mass fea-tured five choirs including the Archdiocesan Choir theVietnamese Choir the Spanish Choir the BlackGospel Choir and the Youth Choir Each choir wasfeatured alone and in combination accompanied byorgan piano and other instruments The combinedchoirs were accompanied by the PhiladelphiaOrchestra conducted by music director YannickNeacutezet-Seacuteguin The world-renowned orchestra alsoperformed the following classical works as part of theprelude music the Third Movement from SymphonyNo 3 by Johannes Brahms the Second Movementfrom the New World Symphony by Antonin Dvořaacutek andthe Fourth Movement from Beethovenrsquos SymphonyNo 7
Peter Latona music director at the Basilica of theNational Shrine of the Immaculate Conception inWashington DC composed the text and music of achoral anthem entitled Look Up and Count the Stars inhonor of the occasion The official hymn of the WorldMeeting of Families held at the PennsylvaniaConvention Center in Philadelphia (Sept 22-27) wasSound the Bell of Holy Freedom composed by
Normand Gouin with text by Rev Andrew D CiferniO Praem the World Meeting drew some 17000 reg-istered participants representing over 100 countriesThe third commissioned work was a beautifullypoignant choral setting of the text of the Communionantiphon of the day the Twenty-Sixth Sunday inOrdinary Time composed by Julian Darius RevieThe text of this exquisite piece from 1 John 316 isBy this we came to know the love of God thatChrist laid down his life for us so we should laydown our lives for one another The composer indi-cates in the score that it should be performed ldquoIn all-embracing trustrdquo
The Ordinary of the Mass (Gloria Credo SanctusAgnus Dei) was sung in Latin to Gregorian chantmelodies the Kyrie Eleison was sung in Greek Thechoral repertoire performed as part of the prelude andwithin the Mass itself included Rachmaninoffrsquos AveMaria (from Vespers) Elgarrsquos Ecce sacerdos magnusPalestrinarsquos Tu es Petrus the Beethoven HallelujahChorus (from The Mount of Olives) MendelssohnrsquosVerleihrsquo uns Frieden Parryrsquos I was glad when theysaid unto me Philip Stopfordrsquos The Spirit of the LordStopfordrsquos Ave Maria Leo Nestorrsquos Virgin Great andGlorious the Saint-Saeumlns Tollite hostias (fromChristmas Oratorio Opus 12) and the Durufleacute Sanctus(from Requiem Opus 9)
Having lived studied and worked in Philadelphia for atotal of 17 years it was a particular joy for me to returnto my ldquosecond homerdquo and to the Cathedral where I hadsung in the Collegiate Choir under Dr Peter Lamannaduring my student days to participate in this historicevent This ldquoonce in a lifetimerdquo experience of graceand inspiration is one for which I am deeply gratefuland one that I will remember fondly for years to come
Anthony Ciucci
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Mary Elizabeth Campbell CAGO EditorCrescendoagophilaorg
This gentle hymn that we associate withThanksgiving and general praise has quite a tur-bulent past It was born of the struggle for inde-
pendence from Spain in the Netherlands One sourcewrites that the Battle of Turnhout in 1597 was theinspiration for the text and that the author wasAdreanus Valerius (1575-1625) a Dutch musicianpoet and composer His work was largely a portrait ofthe common man and also his nations struggle forindependence which completely overlapped his life(the 80 Years War - 1568 - 1648) Other sources sug-gest that the authorwas unknown or thatin celebration of theTurnhout victory wor-shippers gatheredand together put newwords to a belovedfolk tune The hymnwas first printed inthe 1626 Dutch patri-otic songbookNederlandtschGedencklanck Ithad a very unifyingmessage becausepart of the struggleagainst Spain andher Catholic kinginvolved their ban toHolland on uniting forprotestant worshipAnyone who hasexperienced religiouspersecution couldresonate with thetext
We gather together to ask the Lordrsquos blessingHe chastens and hastens His will to make known
The wicked oppressing now cease from distressingSing praises to His Name He forgets not His own
Theodore Baker (1851-1934) of New York City cameacross the hymn while visiting Leipzig as a musicolo-gist and is credited with translating it into English In1894 he used it as special choral ThanksgivingPrayer and apparently its first publication in Americacame in 1903 It spread throughout denominationsand also took root as a Thanksgiving hymn Bakerworked as literary editor at G Schirmer MusicPublishers and upon retiring moved to DresdenGermany
Beside us to guide us our God with us joiningOrdaining maintaining His kingdom divine
So from the beginning the fight we were winningThou Lord were at our side all glory be Thine
The tune is named after Eduard Kremser (1838-1914)who was a composer and choir director in Vienna Heis thought to have rediscovered the hymn more thantwo centuries after it was written and he arranged itfor choir So really we owe Mr Kremser our thanksfor this gem
We all do extol Thee Thou Leader triumphantAnd pray that Thou still our Defender will be
Let Thy congregation escape tribulationThy Name be ever praised O Lord make us free
H a r r y W i l k i n s o nIn Memoriam
___________________
PhD FAGO
William J Gatens D Phil FAGO ChM___________________
Blessed John Henry Newman Catholic CommunityCongregation Adath Jeshurun Elkins Park
American Record Guide
We Gather TogetherTune KREMSER possibly a 16th century Dutch folk tune
English translation Theodore BakerText Author unknown
For this months TalePipes I am sharing an article I put together for the ACMP newsletter In this time of praying forunity and understanding between faith groups and international conflicts born of religious hatred it is interesting tolook back at inter-Christian struggles of the past through the lens of a cherished and comforting hymn MEC
Gloria Dei lsquoOld Swedesrsquo ChurchThe oldest church in Pennsylvaniaestablished in the 1600rsquos MEC
NEWSLETTER OF THE PHiLADELPHiA CHAPTER OF THE AMERiCAN GUiLD OF ORGANiSTS
Katherine Reier Circulation Coordinator
1936 Guernsey Avenue
Abington PA 19001-3702
NOVEMBER 2015 VOLUME LXXVIII NO 312
NOVEMBER 2015 VOLUME LXXVIII NO 313TALE PIPES
Mary Elizabeth Campbell CAGO EditorCrescendoagophilaorg
This gentle hymn that we associate withThanksgiving and general praise has quite a tur-bulent past It was born of the struggle for inde-
pendence from Spain in the Netherlands One sourcewrites that the Battle of Turnhout in 1597 was theinspiration for the text and that the author wasAdreanus Valerius (1575-1625) a Dutch musicianpoet and composer His work was largely a portrait ofthe common man and also his nations struggle forindependence which completely overlapped his life(the 80 Years War - 1568 - 1648) Other sources sug-gest that the authorwas unknown or thatin celebration of theTurnhout victory wor-shippers gatheredand together put newwords to a belovedfolk tune The hymnwas first printed inthe 1626 Dutch patri-otic songbookNederlandtschGedencklanck Ithad a very unifyingmessage becausepart of the struggleagainst Spain andher Catholic kinginvolved their ban toHolland on uniting forprotestant worshipAnyone who hasexperienced religiouspersecution couldresonate with thetext
We gather together to ask the Lordrsquos blessingHe chastens and hastens His will to make known
The wicked oppressing now cease from distressingSing praises to His Name He forgets not His own
Theodore Baker (1851-1934) of New York City cameacross the hymn while visiting Leipzig as a musicolo-gist and is credited with translating it into English In1894 he used it as special choral ThanksgivingPrayer and apparently its first publication in Americacame in 1903 It spread throughout denominationsand also took root as a Thanksgiving hymn Bakerworked as literary editor at G Schirmer MusicPublishers and upon retiring moved to DresdenGermany
Beside us to guide us our God with us joiningOrdaining maintaining His kingdom divine
So from the beginning the fight we were winningThou Lord were at our side all glory be Thine
The tune is named after Eduard Kremser (1838-1914)who was a composer and choir director in Vienna Heis thought to have rediscovered the hymn more thantwo centuries after it was written and he arranged itfor choir So really we owe Mr Kremser our thanksfor this gem
We all do extol Thee Thou Leader triumphantAnd pray that Thou still our Defender will be
Let Thy congregation escape tribulationThy Name be ever praised O Lord make us free
H a r r y W i l k i n s o nIn Memoriam
___________________
PhD FAGO
William J Gatens D Phil FAGO ChM___________________
Blessed John Henry Newman Catholic CommunityCongregation Adath Jeshurun Elkins Park
American Record Guide
We Gather TogetherTune KREMSER possibly a 16th century Dutch folk tune
English translation Theodore BakerText Author unknown
For this months TalePipes I am sharing an article I put together for the ACMP newsletter In this time of praying forunity and understanding between faith groups and international conflicts born of religious hatred it is interesting tolook back at inter-Christian struggles of the past through the lens of a cherished and comforting hymn MEC
Gloria Dei lsquoOld Swedesrsquo ChurchThe oldest church in Pennsylvaniaestablished in the 1600rsquos MEC
NEWSLETTER OF THE PHiLADELPHiA CHAPTER OF THE AMERiCAN GUiLD OF ORGANiSTS
Katherine Reier Circulation Coordinator
1936 Guernsey Avenue
Abington PA 19001-3702
NOVEMBER 2015 VOLUME LXXVIII NO 313TALE PIPES
Mary Elizabeth Campbell CAGO EditorCrescendoagophilaorg
This gentle hymn that we associate withThanksgiving and general praise has quite a tur-bulent past It was born of the struggle for inde-
pendence from Spain in the Netherlands One sourcewrites that the Battle of Turnhout in 1597 was theinspiration for the text and that the author wasAdreanus Valerius (1575-1625) a Dutch musicianpoet and composer His work was largely a portrait ofthe common man and also his nations struggle forindependence which completely overlapped his life(the 80 Years War - 1568 - 1648) Other sources sug-gest that the authorwas unknown or thatin celebration of theTurnhout victory wor-shippers gatheredand together put newwords to a belovedfolk tune The hymnwas first printed inthe 1626 Dutch patri-otic songbookNederlandtschGedencklanck Ithad a very unifyingmessage becausepart of the struggleagainst Spain andher Catholic kinginvolved their ban toHolland on uniting forprotestant worshipAnyone who hasexperienced religiouspersecution couldresonate with thetext
We gather together to ask the Lordrsquos blessingHe chastens and hastens His will to make known
The wicked oppressing now cease from distressingSing praises to His Name He forgets not His own
Theodore Baker (1851-1934) of New York City cameacross the hymn while visiting Leipzig as a musicolo-gist and is credited with translating it into English In1894 he used it as special choral ThanksgivingPrayer and apparently its first publication in Americacame in 1903 It spread throughout denominationsand also took root as a Thanksgiving hymn Bakerworked as literary editor at G Schirmer MusicPublishers and upon retiring moved to DresdenGermany
Beside us to guide us our God with us joiningOrdaining maintaining His kingdom divine
So from the beginning the fight we were winningThou Lord were at our side all glory be Thine
The tune is named after Eduard Kremser (1838-1914)who was a composer and choir director in Vienna Heis thought to have rediscovered the hymn more thantwo centuries after it was written and he arranged itfor choir So really we owe Mr Kremser our thanksfor this gem
We all do extol Thee Thou Leader triumphantAnd pray that Thou still our Defender will be
Let Thy congregation escape tribulationThy Name be ever praised O Lord make us free
H a r r y W i l k i n s o nIn Memoriam
___________________
PhD FAGO
William J Gatens D Phil FAGO ChM___________________
Blessed John Henry Newman Catholic CommunityCongregation Adath Jeshurun Elkins Park
American Record Guide
We Gather TogetherTune KREMSER possibly a 16th century Dutch folk tune
English translation Theodore BakerText Author unknown
For this months TalePipes I am sharing an article I put together for the ACMP newsletter In this time of praying forunity and understanding between faith groups and international conflicts born of religious hatred it is interesting tolook back at inter-Christian struggles of the past through the lens of a cherished and comforting hymn MEC
Gloria Dei lsquoOld Swedesrsquo ChurchThe oldest church in Pennsylvaniaestablished in the 1600rsquos MEC
NEWSLETTER OF THE PHiLADELPHiA CHAPTER OF THE AMERiCAN GUiLD OF ORGANiSTS
Katherine Reier Circulation Coordinator
1936 Guernsey Avenue
Abington PA 19001-3702
NEWSLETTER OF THE PHiLADELPHiA CHAPTER OF THE AMERiCAN GUiLD OF ORGANiSTS
Katherine Reier Circulation Coordinator
1936 Guernsey Avenue
Abington PA 19001-3702