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AGO March 2007 Pittsburgh Pipelines Pittsburgh Chapter of the American Guild of Organists Joseph Willcox Jenkins March 2007 Problems of a composer Joseph Willcox Jenkins, composer, teacher, or- ganist and choirmaster will share his thoughts on Inside this issue: the problems of a composer at 8:00 p.m. Mon- th day, March 26 at the First English Lutheran deTar Scholar- 2 Church in downtown Pittsburgh. We will also ship hear a few of his organ and choral compositions performed by our AGO Dean’s Notes 3 colleagues Don Fellows, Ken Danchik, and Joyce Strobel. The evening will begin with performances by two of our Pittsburgh Organ Academy Organ Artists 4 students. Connor Fluharty (Level 2 student of George Rau) and David Series Doyle (Level 1 student of Cynthia Pock) will present their current work. We will be pleased to hear the progress of these talented young men. Noteworthy 5 Events Dr. Jenkins is Professor Emeritus at the Mary Pappert School of Music at Positions Avail- 7 Duquesne University where he continues to teach, delighting students since able 1961with his humor as he makes music history come alive and gently guides young composers . Born near Philadelphia, Dr. Jenkins studied Directory up- 7 date composition with Vincent Persichetti, has a pre-law degree from Saint Jo- seph’s University, bachelor and master’s degrees from the Eastman School Dinner reserva- 11 of Music and the doctorate from the Catholic University of America. He tion received the ASCAP Serious Music Award for two decades and the Omi- cron Delta Kappa Teacher of the Year award in 2000. Dr. Jenkins has Special points of composed over 200 works, including those for stage band, orchestra, cho- interest: rus, voice, and organ. He has also served as organist and choirmaster at The Presbyterian Church, Sewickley, Saint Bernard Roman Catholic • In memory of Suz- anne Newman, Church, Temple Rodef Shalom, and Church of the Redeemer. pg.2 The 6:30 p.m. dinner, catered by Cindy Bowen, features chicken cassoulet, • Lilly Fellows Con- ham croquettes with mustard sauce, rice pilaf with pine nuts, vegetable du ference, pg. 3 jour and chocolate pudding cake with almond cream. • Oklahoma City Chapter Competi- Directions to First English Lutheran Church tion, pg. 6 615 Grant Street, downtown Pittsburgh • Baltimore Regional From the North: Merge onto I-279 South via the ramp on the left toward Convention, pg. 10 downtown. Merge onto I-579 South via Exit 8A toward Veterans Bridge. • Chapter E-mail list, pg. 11 Take the 7th Avenue exit toward Convention Center. Turn Right onto 7th Avenue. Turn left onto Grant Street. From the South: Go through Fort Pitt Tunnel and turn Right from the bridge head- ing toward Monroeville, I-376 E. Take the Grant Street exit and continue straight. Parking: Our hostess, Cynthia Pock, recommends the Mellon Garage on Sixth Ave- nue and William Penn, across from the William Penn Hotel. Gretchen Franz Sub-dean Suzanne S. Newman, R.I.P Suzanne, S. Newman, 60, of McCandless Township, died Thursday, February 1, 2007. She was preceded in death by her beloved husband Robert A. Newman. She is survived by 3 daughters, Julie E. (Lisle) Kingery of Baltimore, Emily C. Newman of FL, Katie L. Newman of Pgh and many close friends. Mrs. Newman co-founded the River City Youth Chorale of Pittsburgh in 1994. She served as the Artistic and Managing Director of this performing and touring girls' choir for 12 years. Most recently, she was the Di- rector of Music at St. John's Lutheran Church of Highland where she served as organist and director of choirs. Mrs. Newman graduated from Carnegie Mellon University where she earned a BFA in Piano and MFA in Music Education. As an accomplished organist and choir director she touched many lives with her musical talents. Funeral Services were held 10:00 AM Monday, February 5, 2007 at St. John's Lu- theran Church of Highland. Contributions may be made to Susan G. Komen Foundation, P.O. Box 650309 Dallas, TX 75265-0309. www.simonsfuneralhomeinc.com Send condolences at post-gazette.com/gb In Sympathy The sympathy of the Chapter goes out to long-time chapter member Lillian Treece, whose husband, Rus- sell, recently passed away. The service was held on Monday, January 29th, 12 noon, at the Winter Funeral Home. May he rest in peace. Vernon de Tar Scholarship A Vernon de Tar Scholarship Competition, is being sponsored by the Delaware Chapter of the AGO. This competition is for young organists ages 12-18, and provides scholarships to attend a summer POE of the student’s choice. Do not hesitate to con- tact me if you have any questions. David Schelat Full details, requirements and an application Coordinator, Vernon de Tar Scholarship Competition form are available for download on the web- Delaware Chapter, AGO site. www.pitago.org 302-654-5371 x 18 Deadline for the April issue of Pipelines is Monday, March 12. E-mail is always best. March 2007 Page 2 Dean’s Notes Your Executive Committee at Work Did you know that our chapter’s Executive Committee meets for three regularly- scheduled planning times each program year? We gathered in January, just after 2007 began, to conduct regular business and to plan future initiatives for our educational, financial, outreach, and programming goals; Dale Gilliland was our gracious host for the evening. During that meeting, your elected and appointed officers/chairs: • heard reports from all officers and committee chairs (sort of a “state of the Chapter” session); J. Thomas Taylor • initiated a plan for New Member Sponsors and Greeters for Chapter meet- Dean ings (contact Membership Director Marilyn Guyker if interested in helping); and • adopted revised Operating Procedures, in accordance with recently-revised National guidelines. Ma- jor changes include terms of office for elected officers and members at large, new designation from “chairs” to “directors”, designation of a Finance Committee, and the implementation of biennial elec- tions beginning in 2007. We are truly gifted with many talented past, present, and future leaders in the Pittsburgh Chapter. Our gratitude is extended to Craig Dobbins and the entire nominating committee for completing such an ex- tensive slate of nominees for our upcoming election. As you look over the list of such fine candidates, be sure to thank them personally for offering their gifts of time and talents which will keep our organization strong. The Chapter’s future is, indeed, in good hands! In peace and gratitude, gÉÅ gtçÄÉÜ Dean, Pittsburgh Chapter Lilly Fellows Regional Conference All are invited attend the Lilly Fellows Regional Conference, "Singing God's Song Faithfully: Implications for Mu- sic and Theology Faculty Seeking to Prepare Music Leadership for the Church." The conference will be held at the University of Notre Dame, April 12-14, 2007. A registration fee of $125 will provide materials and food costs dur- ing the conference. The conference is intended for church musicians, music and theology faculty, and other persons interested in/responsible for planning and implementing worship services. Information about the conference can be found at: http://www.lillyfellows.org/regionalconferences.htm Dr. Charlotte Kroeker Conference Director Many thanks to Kathy Csellar and Jon Danzak for their contin- Dr. Craig Cramer ued good work on the AGO Professor of Music PGH website. Log on and take a University of Notre Dame look. www.pitago.org The guild’s financial statement is available upon request from the treasurer March 2007 Page 3 Organ Artists Series The Final concert of the 2006-2007 Season Sunday, April 22nd at 4:00pm Heinz Memorial Chapel (Fifth & Bellefield, Oakland) Carol Williams Organist Carol Williams is the first woman to hold the esteemed organist's posi- tion at the Spreckels Organ in San Diego’s Balboa Park, where she per- forms 50 concerts annually! Come hear what it takes to be such an ac- claimed performer in such a fantastically popular venue. Included in Carol’s program will be: Overture "Egmont" - Ludwig van Beethoven Voluntary for Double Organ, Z 719 - Henry Purcell Carillon de Westminster, Op. 54 - Louis Vierne Toccata - Iver Kleive "Electrifying...she quickly had the audience in the palm of her hand...a brilliant performance; clear, bright, authoritative playing...flowing, seamless performancesuperb!" (The Organ, England) To purchase tickets, or to become a patron of the Organ Artists Series please contact Donald Fellows – OAS Chair. 412-731-0266 [email protected] 124 Watt Lane Pittsburgh, PA 15221 Donald K. Fellows OAS Chair March 2007 Page 4 Noteworthy Events February 28.........Wednesday......... 12:00 PM ............George E. Tutwiler, organist, Coraopolis United Methodist Church February 28.........Wednesday......... 12:30 PM ............Music at Midday: The Starling Quartet of Carnegie Mellon Univer- sity. First Lutheran Church, downtown. March 1...............Thursday............. 8:00 PM ..............Choral Evensong and recital by the Slippery Rock Trio, followed by a wine & hors d'ouvre reception. St. Andrew's Episcopal Church, 5801 Hampton St., Highland Park. March 3...............Saturday ............. 8:00 PM ..............The Pittsburgh Camerata, St Andrew’s Episcopal Church, 5801 Hampton St, Highland Park. See Feb 24 for program. $20, $10 (stu). 412.421.5884. www.pittsburghcamerata.org March 4...............Sunday................ 8:30 PM ..............John Henniger, from Bethany Presbyterian-1 March 7...............Wednesday......... 12:30 PM ............Music at Midday: J. Barbara McKelway, Organ. First Lutheran Church, downtown. March 9...............Friday ................. 7:30 PM..............“Joseph and the Amazing Technicolor Dreamcoat” St. Paul’s United Methodist Church, 1965 Ferguson Road Allison Park, PA 15101. Tom Taylor, director Tickets: $5.00. 412.486.7006. March 10.............Saturday ............. 2:00 PM ..............“Joseph and the Amazing Technicolor Dreamcoat” see March 9. March 11.............Sunday................ 3:00 PM ..............R. Craig Dobbins-4 : http://www.heinzchapel.pitt.edu/ March 11.............Sunday...............
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