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2004December, 2012 A JOYOUS CHRISTMAS AND HAPPY HOLIDAY SEASON TO ALL ! Illustration by Rita Worcester from the Simon & Schuster Little Golden Book “Christmas In The Country” by Collyer and Foley. Copyright 1950 (Simon and Schuster) and reproduced under the Fair Use Doctrine of the 1976 Copyright Law, _____________________________________________________________________________________ BE SURE TO MARK YOUR CALENDAR FOR THE NEXT CHAPTER MEETING January 15, 2013 (Tuesday): Forum on AGO Chapter Involvement *Location: Ginter Park Baptist Church *Schedule: 6:00 PM Gathering ~ 6:30 PM Dinner ($10) ~ 7:00 PM Meeting ~ 7:30 PM Program The meeting will include a panel discussion with survey consultant Valerie Carter and AGO president Eileen Guenther. We will examine the results of the recent Richmond Chapter survey and ponder how to achieve better participation in chapter programming and adapt the work of the chapter to the needs of the membership. Further details will appear in the January 2013 edition of The Stoplist DEAN’S MESSAGE I received a Christmas card several years ago which included the following prayer. The prayer is by Lucien Deiss, a name which may be known best by those of you who serve Roman Catholic parishes. The words are beautiful and I hope you receive from this prayer a blessing for Christ- mas and the New Year. For all who give you a face, Lord Jesus, by spreading your love in the world, We praise you. For all who give you hands, by doing their best toward their sisters and brothers, We praise you. For all who give you a mouth, Lord Jesus, by defending the weak and oppressed, We praise you. For all who give you eyes, by seeing every bit of love in the heart of man and woman, We praise you. For all who give you a heart, Lord Jesus, by preferring the poor to the rich, the weak to the strong, We praise you. For all who give to your poverty the look of hope for your Reign, We praise you. For all who reveal you simply by what they are, Lord Jesus, because they reflect your beauty in their lives, We Praise you. You who are the God of a thousand faces, yet whom nothing can reveal completely except the face of the Child of Bethlehem. We praise you. Continue in our lives the mystery of Christ. Let your Son become flesh in us so that we may be for all our brothers and sisters the revelation of your love. Amen A JOYOUS CHRISTMASTIDE TO YOU ALL!!!! Steve Henley THE DEAN’S LUNCH There will be no Dean’s Lunch during the month of December. Our next lunch date is Thursday, January 17, at 12:15 P.M. at Brio Tuscan Grille, 9210 Stony Point Parkway. See you then. ___________________________________________________________________________________________________________________ EDUCATIONAL CONCERNS If you are planning to take the SPC, you really need to get your paperwork in order. You have until April 30th, 2013 to take this exam. If you intend to take the CAGO on May 10th, you may download the May application from National Headquarters after December 1, 2012. Copies of previous exams are available from National as well as other preparation materials to help guide you along the way to success. Please remember I have personal testing materials you are welcome to come look at to see if this is something you want to try. There is the organ and piano in the living room so you can try things out to help you make your decision. Have a Blessed Christmas and a prosperous New Year. Remember the reason for this most sacred season of the Liturgical Year. If you are Jewish and celebrate Hanukkah, Happy Hanukkah! Mary Elizabeth Campbell __________________________________________________________________________________________________________________ MERGER OF KEYBOARD SOCIETIES The Southeastern Historical Keyboard Society and the Midwestern Historical Keyboard Society merged in March 2012, forming a new organiza- tion, the Historical Keyboard Society of North America (HKSNA). HKSNA is a non-profit organization comprised of those who love and seek to promote the study of early keyboard instruments such as the harpsichord, clavichord, historical organ and fortepiano, and music written for them, through performances, instruction, and research. Members include instrument builders, performers, teachers, scholars, and students, as well as amateur players and enthusiasts. HKSNA publishes the scholarly refereed periodical, Early Keyboard Journal, and a semi-annual Newsletter. It sponsors the Mae and Irving Jurow International Harpsichord Competition for young performers, and the Aliénor International Harpsichord Com- position Competition. The Annual Meeting/Conference, held in a different location each spring, features concerts, lectures, scholarly paper read- ings, and exhibits of scores, books, recordings and early keyboard instruments of all types. The theme of the 2013 conference is "Roots of American Musical Life." Jointly sponsored by The American Musical Instrument Society (AMIS) the conference will be in held in Colonial Williamsburg from May 30 to June 1. Several Richmond AGO chapter members belong to HKSNA and we would be delighted if YOU will join us. Membership is open to all. For membership Information contact David C. Kelzenberg, Secretary, His- torical Keyboard Society of North America, 2801 Highway 6 East, Suite 344, Iowa City, IA 52240 USA, <[email protected]>, or at (website pending, but details here: www.mhks.org). ________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________ Visit the Churches Of Richmond and Central Virginia For organ specifications and virtual tours of the churches of Richmond and Central Virginia, please visit the Churches of Virginia web site at: http://www.churchesofvirginia.org UPCOMING CONCERTS AT CATHEDRAL OF THE SACRED HEART Annual free Christmas concert in commemoration of World AIDS Day Saturday, December 1, 2012, at 7:30 P.M., the Cathedral of the Sacred Heart will pre- sent its free annual Christmas Concert, featuring The Cathedral Choir, Amy Grant Hruska & Patrick Carlin, directing; vocal soloists Father Michael Renninger & Michele Orr; trumpeter Dr. Michael Davison; and flutist Anthony Smith. Monday, December 10, 2012 at 11:00 A.M. free Christmas Concert of solo vocal mu- sic, with vocal soloists from the Cathedral Music Ministry, including Lisa Edwards Burrs & Anne O’Byrne. Free lunch follows in the Cathedral Parish Hall. The complete Pro- gram may be viewed at www.richmondcathedral.org 804 359-5651. Monday, December 24, 2012, 11:00 P.M. Free Pre-Liturgy concert & Midnight Mass with The Cathedral Choir & vocal soloists. ____________________________________________________________________________________________________________________ AROUND THE TOWN St. Mary’s Catholic Church Saturday December 1, 2012 at 2:00 P.M. The Salvation Army Christmas Concert and Sing-a-long with The National Capital Brass Band. St. Mary’s Catholic Church, 9505 Gayton Road, Richmond, Va. 23229. Church Phone- 804 740-4044. For free tickets, contact Matt Sims 804 305- 0247 or e-mail [email protected] Chester Community Chorus Messiah Sing-along Sunday, December 2, 2012 at 2 P.M. Hosted by Chester Community Chorus in the sanctuary of Chester Methodist Church, 12132 Percival Street, Chester, VA 23831. Bring your Watkins-Shaw score and sing with us or simply sit and enjoy! A limited number of scores will be available to pur- chase for $15 or to borrow. The sing along will be directed by Joshua Wortham along with Cheryl Van Ornam on organ. Soloists include Katherine Oros, Sherrie Lizarraga, and Christopher Ahart. For more info visit www.chesterchorus.org or call 804 748-6006. Eighth Annual Community Concerts at Christ Ascension Tuesday, December 4, 2012 at 7:00 P.M. and Wednesday, December 5, 2012 at 10:00 P.M. at Christ Ascension Episcopal, 1704 W. Laburnum Ave. (Laburnum and Hermitage): Edward Schutt, organ, with Rebecca Perlstein, soprano, and congregational carols. Contact Ed Schutt at 804 564-4887 or [email protected]. Bon Air Presbyterian Church Messiah Sing-Along Saturday, December 8, 2012 from 1:00 to 3:00 P.M. Public rehearsal for Messiah sing-along - professional soloists, orchestra & organ. Sun. Dec. 9, 2012 Performance 4:00 p.m. Messiah Scores will be available at the door Bon Air Presbyterian Church, 9201 W. Huguenot Road, Richmond, VA 23235. Parking in the church parking lot. Free-will Offering. 804 272-7514 ext. 312. Candlelight Service of Lessons and Carols December 9, 2012 at 5 P.M. Church of the Redeemer, 2341 Winterfield Rd., Midlothian, Virginia 23113, will present a service of Lessons and Car- ols. The church choir will perform works by Archer, Darke, Clemens, Gounod, Helvey and Willcocks, accompanied by harp, flute and oboe. Donald Anderson organist and director of music. Details 804 379-8899 Lessons and Carols presented by Grace and Holy Trinity Episcopal Church Sunday, December 9, 2012 at 11:00 A.M. There will be a Service of Advent Lessons and Carols, sung by the Adult Choir, at Grace & Holy Trinity Episcopal Church on Sunday, December 9 at the 11:00 A.M. worship service. This lovely service will include traditional carols, anthems, and hymns for the Advent season. The church is located at 8 North Laurel Street next to the Landmark Theater. Parking is available behind the church and at the VCU parking deck at Laurel and Main Streets. For information, call 804 359-5628. Mother and son concert at St. Paul’s Episcopal in Petersburg Friday, December 14, 2012 at 6:30 P.M. Mother & Son Christmas Concert with audience carol sing. Bettie Lindsey, organ & piano and Charles Lindsey, Jr., organ & piano. St. Paul's Church, Bristol Parish, 110 N. Union St., Petersburg, VA. A freewill offering will be accepted. AROUND THE TOWN Continued Messiah Sing-Along at Kilmarnock UMC Kilmarnock United Methodist Church will sponsor a community sing-along of Handel's Messiah on Saturday, December 15, 2012 at 3:00 P.M. in the sanctuary. Please bring your score and join us in the singing of the Christmas portion concluding with the Hallelujah Chorus.