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Charleston AGO Chapter December 2015
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The mission of the American Guild of Organists is to enrich lives through organ and choral music.
To achieve this, we:
• Encourage excellence in the performance of organ and choral music;
• Inspire, educate, and offer certification for organists and choral conductors;
• Provide networking, fellowship, and mutual support;
• Nurture future generations of organists;• Promote the organ in its historic and evolving
roles; and• Engage wider audiences with organ and
choral music.
Dean’s List ............................................................ 3Chapter Programs ................................................ 4Musical Events ..................................................... 5
Announcements ................................................... 9Positions Available ............................................. 10
CHAPTER OFFICERS 2014–2016
DeanTodd [email protected]
Sub-DeanJason [email protected]
Secretary-TreasurerEd [email protected] contact the treasurer with any changes of address, telephone number, or other information.
Members-at-LargeNancy [email protected]
Mark [email protected]
Susanne [email protected]
Julia [email protected]
Immediate Past DeanThomas W. [email protected]
Newsletter EditorDavid [email protected]
Visit our chapter website:http://www.agocharlestonsc.org
Also, check out our Region IV blog athttp://agoregionivblog.blogspot.com/
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Dean’s List Dear Members,
It’s the coldest day of the season as I write to you on this November morning. We experienced tem-peratures in the 30s overnight, making the Low-country feel more like Maine than South Caroli-na. And yet, despite the cold, it is my hope that you experienced (or will experience, depending on when David publishes this newsletter) a Thanks-giving full of warmth and good cheer with family and friends. We had a most enriching evening at Charles-ton Southern University with clinician Dr. Valerie Bullock on November 16. Entitled “Our Utmost for His Highest (or “How to Have an Effective Choral Rehearsal”), Dr. Bullock’s presentation impart-ed many pearls of wisdom. New warm-ups were learned, the psychology of interacting with singers was examined, common choral problems were ex-amined and solved, and music was sung through. We heartily thank Dr. Bullock for sharing her wisdom with us, and for answering all our many questions. Please do take some time to examine the Volun-tary Trumpet Musical Events calendar to view all of the holiday concert/lessons and carols offerings happening around the Lowcountry in our calen-dar. Many involve your colleagues! Finally, a reminder that since we are all busy bees this month, we will not meet in December. How-ever, our next gathering does take place just after the New Year. Doug Ludlum will host his annual AGO Epiphany Party on Friday, January 8 at 7PM. If you’ve never attended, please consider coming out to Doug’s lovely home and enjoying some de-licious food and drinks with your fellow organists. It’s always a great time, and with Christmas just passed, it’s a chance to see your colleagues at their most relaxed!
May your days be merry and bright, [email protected]
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Chapter ProgramsSeptember 2015Monday, September 14Cocktails 6:30 p.m. / Dinner 7:15Eat, Meet, and Greet Dinner: The Original Ms. Rose’s Fine Foods and Cocktails1090 Sam Rittenberg Blvd, Charleston, SC 29407
October 2015Monday, October 19Dinner 6:15 / Program 7:30 p.m.Give Your Hymns the Gerre Hancock TreatmentSt. Matthew’s Lutheran Church 405 King St, Charleston, SC 29403
November 2015Monday, November 16Dinner On Your Own / Program 7:30Dr. Valerie Bullock will present a program entitled“Our Utmost for His Highest or How to have an effec-tive choral rehearsal.” The meeting will take place at Charleston Southern University in Lightsey Music 100. Directions to follow.Charleston Southern University9200 University BlvdNorth Charleston, SC 29406
December 2015NO MEETING
January 2016Friday, January 8, 7 pmAnnual Epiphany PartyResidence of Doug Ludlum 65 Radcliffe St, Charleston, SC 29403
February 2016Monday, February 8Dinner On Your Own / Program 7:30 pmMember Recital of Music for Piano and OrganFox Steinway Gallery1664 Old Towne Rd, Charleston, SC 29407
March 2016NO MEETING
April 2016Sunday, April 24, 7:30 pmJohn Ferguson, organistHymn Festival to celebrate the 175th anniversary of St. Matthew’s Lutheran Church as well as the 100th birthday of Emily Remington.St. Matthew’s Lutheran Church405 King St, Charleston, SC 29403
May 2016Monday, May 9 Dinner 6:15 / Program 7:30 pmInstallation of New Chapter OfficersSt. John’s Lutheran Church5 Clifford St, Charleston, SC 29401
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Musical EventsDecember 2015Saturday, December 5, noonRobert Gant, organistSt. Matthew’s Lutheran Church405 King St, CharlestonFree
Sunday, December 6, 4 pmAdvent Lessons and CarolsSt. John the Beloved Church28 Sumter Ave, SummervilleFree
Friday, December 18, 7 pmChristmas with the Charlestones
St. Matthew’s Lutheran Church405 King St, CharlestonAdmission $15
Sunday, December 20, 3 pmThird Sunday at 3PMLessons and CarolsSt. Theresa’s Catholic Church11001 Dorchester Rd, SummervilleFree. Donations accepted
Sunday, December 20, 6 pmA Festival of Nine Lessons & CarolsThe Cathedral Church of St. Luke & St. Paul126 Coming St, Charleston
Tuesday, December 22, 7 pmRemington Concert SeriesSing-along with Emily; Janet Elschazly, pianoRodenberg Hall, Franke at Seaside1885 Rifle Range Rd, Mt Pleasant
Wednesday, December 23, 7:30 pmHoliday Cabaret: Sacred and SecularWoolfe St Playhouse34 Woolfe St, Charleston$20 General/ $12 Students800–838–3006 or www.uneditedartists.org
January 2016Sunday, January 17, 3 pmThird Sunday at 3PMLorna Roberts, singer/songwriterSt. Theresa’s Catholic Church11001 Dorchester Rd, SummervilleFree. Donations accepted
Sunday, January 17, 3 pmRemington Concert SeriesSam Hagan, tenor and D’ Jaris Whipper-Lewis,soprano, Janet Elshazly, piano
Rodenberg Hall, Franke at Seaside1885 Rifle Range Rd, Mt PleasantFree
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Tuesday, January 19, 6:30 pmA Celebration of German ComposersCharleston Symphony Orchestra, Ken Lam, DirectorSt. John’s Lutheran Church,10 Archdale St, CharlestonTickets: $20, contact [email protected]
February 2016Wednesday, February 3, 7:30 pmBeatles, Bach and BeerWoolfe St Playhouse34 Woolfe St, Charleston$20 General/ $12 Students800–838–3006 or www.uneditedartists.org
Sunday, February 7, 4 pmThe In–Between & FriendsJill Terhaar Lewis, soprano; Robert Lewis, sax-ophone; Gerald Gregory, piano; Ron Wiltrout, drums; Norbert Lewandowski, cello
St. John the Beloved Church28 Sumter Ave, SummervilleFree with requested $10 donation
Sunday, February 14, 3 pmJames O’Donnell, Organist and Master of the Choristers at Westminster AbbeyByrnes AuditoriumWinthrop University, Rock Hill, SC
Sunday, February 21, 3 pmRemington Concert SeriesRex Conner, violin with Janet Elshazly, pianoRodenberg Hall, Franke at Seaside1885 Rifle Range Rd, Mt PleasantFree
Sunday, February 21, 3 pmThird Sunday at 3PMCitadel Catholic Choir, David Friddle, conductor
St. Theresa’s Catholic Church11001 Dorchester Rd, SummervilleFree. Donations accepted
March 2016Sunday, March 6, 3 pmRemington Concert Series“Bakers Dozen” The 13th annual performance byDr. Bob Notari, piano plusRodenberg Hall, Franke at Seaside1885 Rifle Range Rd, Mt PleasantFree
Sunday, March 6, 4 pmVia Crucis by Franz Liszt Daniel Megli, baritoneDavid Friddle, conductor and organistSt. John the Beloved Church28 Sumter Ave, SummervilleFree
Friday, March 11, noonFeatured Young Organist Shayla De Jong (Indiana)The Parish Church of St. Helena5505 Church St, BeaufortFree with requested donation
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Wednesday, March 16, 7:30 pmFrench Chanson with Margaret Kelly Cook and Laura Ball with pianist Wayne HelmlyWoolfe St Playhouse34 Woolfe St, Charleston$20 General/ $12 Students800–838–3006 or www.uneditedartists.org
Friday, March 18, noonPatrick Zelezik (Houston)The Parish Church of St. Helena5505 Church St, BeaufortFree with requested donation
Sunday, March 20, 3 pmThird Sunday at 3PMChristopher Teves, Classical Guitar
St. Theresa’s Catholic Church11001 Dorchester Rd, SummervilleFree. Donations accepted
April 2016Friday, April 1, noonDr. Angela Kraft Cross (California)The Parish Church of St. Helena5505 Church St, BeaufortFree with requested donation
Friday, April 8, noonFred Teardo (Alabama)The Parish Church of St. Helena5505 Church St, BeaufortFree with requested donation
Sunday, April 10, 4 pmThe Lorna Roberts BandLorna Roberts, keyboard, guitar, ukulele; Bruce Roberts, guitar, bass guitar; Tim Bonomo, drums
St. John the Beloved Church28 Sumter Ave, SummervilleFree with requested $10 donation
Friday, April 15, noonStephen Hamilton (New York)The Parish Church of St. Helena5505 Church St, BeaufortFree with requested donation
Sunday, April 17, 3 pmThird Sunday at 3PMPatricia Hannemann and Jacquie Jones,Duo PianistsSt. Theresa’s Catholic Church11001 Dorchester Rd, SummervilleFree. Donations accepted
Sunday, April 17, 3 pmRemington Concert SeriesMusic for SpringtimeRodenberg Hall, Franke at Seaside1885 Rifle Range Rd, Mt PleasantFree
May 2016Sunday, May 1, 4 pmAn Organ Festival in C-minorDavid Friddle, organistSt. John the Beloved Church28 Sumter Ave, SummervilleFree with requested $10 donation
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Sunday, May 15, 3 pmRemington Concert SeriesChamber Music Charleston: Sandra Nikolajevs,President & Artistic DirectorRodenberg Hall, Franke at Seaside1885 Rifle Range Rd, Mt PleasantFree
Sunday, May 15, 3 pmThird Sunday at 3PMAn Organ Festival in C-MinorDavid Friddle, organistSt. Theresa’s Catholic Church11001 Dorchester Rd, SummervilleFree. Donations accepted
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AnnouncementsBefore You Buy More Music, Check Out The AGO Free Music Exchange!There is much music in the AGO Music Exchange —more than 400 listings for organ solo alone: There are works by individual composers and col-lections, in addition to over 50 for Christmas, sev-eral for Weddings and Funerals; plus Piano; Duets; General Music Books; Organ Plus (1 or 2 instru-ments). It’s a 4 drawer file cabinet, full. A pdf cata-log is available by email: [email protected]. Still in process of being cataloged are a couple of hundred choral anthems and solo songs. If you need it, chances are it’s there. The catalog isn’t complete, but if you’re interested, email me and I’ll send what I have. As always, you are welcome to come, browse, play through (there’s a piano there), take what you want, leave any music you no longer need (you don’t have to bring music to take music). The exchange is located upstairs in the sanctu-ary building at Second Presbyterian Church, 342 Meeting Street in downtown Charleston. Available during business hours (M-F 9–4). Please contact Ju-lia Harlow, [email protected] or 843–870–1048 to schedule a time (so someone at the church can let you in). If you absolutely cannot get there during business hours but are interested, let me know and I’ll try to work with your schedule. Feel free to get music for your students as well. AGO EventOn behalf of Dr. Rhonda Furr, our Convention Coordinator, greetings to your Chapter from the Steering Committee of the 2016 National Conven-tion of the American Guild of Organists. We here in Houston are excited to be your hosts for what promises to be an outstanding celebration of our art. We would greatly appreciate the publicity of the convention dates (June 19–23, 2016) and web-site in your chapter newsletters and events in the coming months. Registration opens on October 15 with a special low rate for those are able to register that soon. The main convention website is www.AGOHouston2016.com. Any convention, especially one as unique as
ours, relies not only on funds from registration costs and advertisers, but also on donors at the local and nation-wide level to ensure its success. We hope that your chapter will consider partner-ing with us by becoming an underwriter in any amount. More specific underwriting opportunities as well as the convention mailing address can be found at www.agohouston2016.com/get-involved/sponsor, but general gifts are always welcomed with our gratitude.
Atlanta POEThe Atlanta Chapter of the American Guild of Or-ganists is proud to announce the 2016 Pipe Organ Encounter to be held Sunday, July 24-Friday, July 29, 2016 in Atlanta, Georgia. The Atlanta Chapter will accept students ages 13–18. Students should be interested in Pipe Organs with Piano or Organ proficiency from Intermediate to Advanced Join us for an exciting week of study with the King of In-struments. Watch our website for future announce-mentsWebsite: www.agoatlanta.org/html/POE.htmContact: Nicole Marane, POE Director [email protected]
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Positions AvailableMepkin Abbey, Moncks CornerMepkin Abbey is seeking to hire an organist to play for their Sunday morning Mass, which takes place at 10:00 a.m. each Sunday. The ideal candidate will be a good musician, appreciative of the wonderful opportunity to work with Mepkin’s monastic community in this capaci-ty and not mind the 45-minute drive from Charles-ton through some of the Lowcountry’s most beau-tiful rural settings each week. It would be helpful if the individual is familiar with Catholic liturgy. A rising, serious, and committed organ student of an AGO member could be considered. If interested, or if you have recommendations for a potential can-didate for this position, please contact Abbot Stan Gumula at the monastery, 843–761–8509.
St. Paul United Methodist, St. MatthewsSt. Paul’s is seeking an organist substitute OR a regular organist and choir director. The substitute pay is negociable, and the organist/choir director position pays $12,000 a year. Contact the Rev. Sara Relaford ([email protected]). Websites: www.stpaulsmumc.com and www.facebook.com/StPaulUMCSC.
Young Organist Competition 2016
sponsored by the
Greater Columbia AGO Chapter
Saturday, March 12, 2016 Columbia, S.C.
Open to grades 8–12
First Prize $1,000 Second Prize $500
Third Prize $300 Hymn Playing Award $250 Bach Playing Award $250
For rules and application see
Young Organist Competition 2016 at www.columbiaago.org
