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Arthur Lawrence D.M.A., A.A.G.O. Faculty Manhattan School of Music Interim Director of Music Grace Lutheran Church Lancaster, www.GraceLutheranChurch.com The First Word Report from the Additional nominations Nominating Committee may be made by petition of at Dear AGO members, least ten voting members in One of my most favorite Having not allowed any good standing and should be holiday texts was written by grass to grow under their col- received by the chapter secre- Helen Keller. I think it rep- lective feet, the Chapter Nomi- tary, Paul Olson, no later than resents the sentiment of this nating Committee by way of 10 January 2004. season. its chairperson, Mark Peterson, In separate but related “Christmas is the harvest and on behalf of the members of the committee, Paul R. Olson news, the Nominating Commit- time of love. Souls are drawn tee reports that Jeffrey Lake to other souls. All that we have and Mollie Nichols, presented to the Executive Board at its has agreed to fill an open posi- read and thought and hoped tion in the Class of 2006 among comes to fruition at his happy recent meeting the following slate of nominees for Officers the Members at Large of the time. Our spirits are astir. We Chapter Executive Board. feel within us a strong desire and Members at Large for elec- tion in 2004. to serve. A strange, subtle The Executive Board ex- force, a new kindness, animates tends its thanks to the Nomi- man and child. A new spirit is For the Executive Board, the following have agreed to nating Committee for their growing in us. No longer are diligent work, which is so we content to relieve pain, to have their names put forth for election to the following posi- important to ensure the conti- sweeten sorrow, to give the nuity of our Chapter leadership. crust of charity. We dare to tions: give friendship, service, the equal loaf of bread, and love.” Christopher Creaghan, for Dean, two year term This has been a most suc- cessful year for our New York Nicholas White, City AGO chapter. We have for Sub Dean, two year term great numbers...numbers of Elizabeth Wong, members, money in the bank, for Secretary, two year term a giving and working Board, excellent programs and a fine F. Anthony Thurman, collegial spirit within the mem- for Treasurer, two year term bership. My sincerest thanks to Steven E. Lawson, one and all who have made the for Registrar, two year term chapter so special and strong with their good work and good Claudia Dumschat, will. My best wishes to each William Entriken, of you as we enter this season for Auditor, two year term Meredith of the church year. May your David Brown, Elaine music making be especially Sheldon Eldridge, Baker satisfying to all those who will Jim Hagen, MA, FAGO hear. Douglas Keilitz, AGO District Convener for Jennifer Pascual, Metropolitan New York and Europe Peace and blessings, Most Holy Trinity Chapel Christopher Berry, USMA at West Point for Members at Large, http://www.usma.edu/Chaplain/mht/ Class of 2008, four year term Conductor of the Long Island Choral Society since 1979 Stephen Hamilton, Dean http://www.lics.org From the Editor six years of age. “Train up reinventing music—the impro- I recently ran the New York child”, as the proverb says! visation in baroque style was City Marathon. How I wish I had the op- particularly noteworthy—on For those who know me, portunity to hear the second the distinctive Austin organ as you know how unlikely is that half of the program, works of later repaired, revised and com- scenario. What I mean is, I Canadian composers, but I had pleted after a devastating fire. took advantage of a Sunday to be off on the second leg of A victory lap around the afternoon full of the organic my marathon. A run—okay, I park and down to Penn Station opportunities afforded in Man- admit, it was a quick walk— and home, and my marathon hattan. The 9th of November over to the Church of the Holy was complete. found me settling into a pew Trinity (Episcopal), I was just In this season of giv- at the Church of St Ignatius in time to hear Dean Stephen ing, why not give yourself Loyola for some spirited play- Hamilton play his contribution something from the new AGO ing of the first half of the to a Mannes College of Music educational publications? The mass from Nicolas de Grigny’s program, The Birth of Romanti- Masterclass Series, with Freder- Livre d’Orgue, with John Grew cism, which included a stun- ick Swann in the recent, third at the keys of the magnifi- ning and vigorous performance volume, is a welcome addition cent Mander. Men of the choir of the Mozart Andante for Or- to those by Marie-Claire Alain alternated chanted portions of gan, K.616 on the 1987 Rieger. and the late Catharine Crozier: the ordinary from the sanctu- Heard on just a few flutes, the any or all of which will aug- ary while Mr. Grew held forth bright and liquid sound and ment your library and help to from the gallery, with the large solid playing clearly captivated set and meet resolutions for screen to the right of the sing- the audience. The concert the new year. SDG! ers giving us an excellent view concluded with the Mozart Trio of the organist at work thanks in E-flat (“Kegelstatt”), and I to the technology of camera was off on the next leg of my adventure. and video projector. David Lloyd ben Yaacov Yehuda Klepper The Mander, which to my With a nosh and drink as fortification, and a bit more Synagogue Caretaker ears speaks French with a very (Gabbai-Shamish) refined British accent, nev- along the lines of a stroll than Student Cantor (Hazzan) a jog, I made my way to the Author on Building Acoustics ertheless was thoroughly put P.O.Box 24379, Mt. Scopus through its paces as we heard Church of the Heavenly Rest Jerusalem 91240, ISRAEL the Kyrie and Gloria in alterna- to participate in the “live” Tel: 011-972-53-460-947 audience for Justin Bischof’s tim followed by the Offertoire. Email: [email protected] Mr. Grew seemed to be enjoy- recording of a variety of im- ing his performing as much as provisations for future release the audience enjoyed listening. on compact disk. Being on my This included a small child, best behavior, and too tired to who with his mother was sit- even think of it until after the ting near me. He watched in session was completed, none of rapt attention the image on the the coughs or other noises you screen, alternately turning to might hear, should you pur- look at the organ, then back to chase the CD, are from me. In the chorus of singing gentle- fact, the only ‘noise’ you’ll hear men, occasionally whispering a is Dr. Bischof, the 2000 winner question to his mother, always of the AGO National Competi- respectful of the place and tion in Organ Improvisation, music, and he wasn’t a day over holding forth, inventing and Eddie Layton, Minister of Music: St. Johnʼs Episcopal kee Stadium, a large sporting Church in downtown Stamford, Connecticut is Longtime Yankees facility which can be found in accepting applications for a full-time organist/ choir director, to begin in 2004 as soon as is suit- Organist, Retires? The Bronx. able for the winning candidate. This individual creates a worshipful environ- ment in sacred services and concerts, participates A resolution on behalf of But wait! Captain Eddie, in parish administration, recruits and conducts the New York City Chapter of as he is known, may not be a choir of accomplished volunteers led by paid professionals, introduces diverse music styles for the American Guild of Organ- retiring after all. George Stein- parishioners of all ages, and is able to make use ists to congratulate Eddie Lay- brenner, one of the team ex- of the full range of this 116-rank organ. St. Johnʼs is a diverse congregation of about 150 worship- ton on his recently announced ecutives, has apparently been ping each Sunday in two morning services. retirement as the organist trying to lure Layton back to The successful candidate should demonstrate a breadth of imagination to explore new and for the was his glass-enclosed booth at the creative approaches to the musical expression of passed unanimously at the stadium for yet another season, religious faith for all members of the commu- nity, regardless of age and education; be able to Executive Board meeting in and more seasons to come. articulate a faith commitment; have had at least three years of experience with the Episcopal November. service, preferably as Music Director with a An item in a recent newspa- proven record of success in previous positions; be per tells of how Eddie is con- able to organize and direct a multi-cultural, musi- Layton, a popular fixture cally diverse childrens, adult and possibly youth at home games of the Yankees, templating his unretirement. choir; plan and direct a full season of musical As he said to Dennis Duggan, performances including at least four major choral one of two professional works with orchestral accompaniment within teams in the City, has been the “After all, if Michael Jordan or outside of the Sunday morning service; have earned at least a Bachelorʼs degree. Applications official organist for the team can retire and come back and will be accepted until the position is filled. for more than 30 years. Now 76 play basketball, why can’t I Send cover letter and resume to: Music Search years of age, Layton began his reconsider and come back and St. Johnʼs Episcopal Church public performing career in the play the organ?” 628 Main Street Stamford CT 06901

mid-1950s with regular appear- So it seems that the resolu- ances around mid-town Man- tion will have to be put on hold hattan. at least for the time being. An ad for the job will likely not Like many organists, his appear in TAO anytime soon. hobby is model trains. Layton Still, there’s time to work up also owns a small, if twenty- your stadium technique, have six feet of length is small, tug- spikes added to your Organ- Church of boat in Westchester, where he masters, and draw up plans for the Holy TrinityStephen spends much of his time when your new stadium tracker-ac- www.stephenjonhamilton.com not playing for games at Yan- tion organ, just to be prepared. Hamilton Scenes from a Masterclass with John Grew

Performing attendees included, middle top to bot- tom, Izumi Fujimori, Andrew Henderson, Brian Harlow, and Christopher Creaghan. Thanks to host musicians, Kent Tritle and Mr. Henderson, and the Church of St Ignatius Loyola. News & Notes of Chapter tion, write to Edgewood Re- in its entirety, “Messiah,” with Members & Friends cords, 14 Old North Road, Wash- live broadcast on 96.3 FM This fall, Gregory D’Agostino ington CT 06793. Visit http: WQXR. 212-279-4200 or performed recitals at festivals //www.edgewoodrecords.com/ www.ticketscentral.com. in the Czech Republic and If you’re in the mood for also in the southern U.S., and Advent carols, join the St Vin- participated in a Rorem 80th cent Ferrer Chorale with Mark Birthday Concert at Merkin Bani, also at 3.00 PM, for works Hall. On two Tuesdays in May by Bach, Wood, Mathias and 2004, the 4th & 18th, he will Rutter. 212-744-2080. perform the Complete Works for For something a bit dif- Organ of Ned Rorem at The Riv- ferent, at 4.00 PM, consider erside Church. Dr. D’Agostino’s a “Journey to Bethlehem” at Church of St Ignatius Loyola, most recent CD release—Milton Babbitt’s Manifold Music, which with the choirs and orchestra he premiered at the AGO 1996 led by Kent Tritle and Aaron Smith in music of Victoria, Centennial Convention—is  available on the Bridge label, Fourteen. That’s how many Lauridsen, Pinkham, Luboff, BRIDGE 9135. concerts and recitals are listed Regney, and the Nigerian work, in the calendar section at Betelehemu, plus performances  We welcome the following www.nycago.org on the 14th by singer/songwriter Roger new members to our Chapter: of December, and even that Gilson. 212-288-2520 or Matthew Anderson (Metro NJ) source includes only a few www.stignatiusloyola.com. Paula Berardinelli of the familiar weekly offer- For something a little more Christopher J. Berry ings at such places as St Mary different than that, there’s Patricia Brady-Danzig the Virgin, St Thomas Fifth some Jazzy Christmas at the Tim Brumfield Avenue, St Patrick Cathedral, Church of the Holy Trinity on Kevin Glaser St John the Divine Cathedral, the upper east side, at 4.00 PM, Roderick B. Gorby St Bartholomew, Holy Trinity with the William Buthod Trio. Loneda Jaoutakene Lutheran, to mention a half 212-289-4100 x210. William Kring dozen off the top of my head. Wolcum Yule! Over on the Olaf Post There will no doubt be addi- upper (upper, upper) west Alleyne Toppin tions to the list between now side at 4.00 PM you can enjoy Christopher M. Wells and the middle of the month, the Anonymous 4 and harpist (Westchester) but let’s just mention a few of Andrew Lawrence-King pres- Stacie Yao (Northern NJ) the exceptional opportunities. ent Celtic and British songs and Church of the Transfigu- carols. Part of the acclaimed Member Shayne Doty is fea- ration (Little Church around Music Before 1800 series at Cor- tured on a compact disk record- the Corner) present Menotti’s pus Christi Church, there will ing of the recently installed “Amahl and the Night Visi- even be exotic (dare one say, von Beckerath organ (III/32) in tors” at 3.00 PM under Richard historical?) songs of the 20th the music hall at “Edgewood,” Olson’s direction and Claudia century. 212-666-0675. the 1910 residence of famed Dumschat’s conduction. 212- Further up, up, up, up the architect Ehrick Rossiter, and 684-4174 for reservations. upper west side (keep going, now home to Stephen J. Ketter- Also at 3.00 PM and fur- you’re almost there), in Irving- er. The eclectic program runs ther downtown, Trinity Church ton-on-Hudson, member and from Marchand to Duruflé, and Choir and Rebel Baroque Or- chapter treasurer F. Anthony includes Bach, Franck, Saint- chestra, under the baton of Thurman conducts a 4.00 PM Saëns and Vierne. For informa- Owen Burdick, present in its program of carols by candle- News & Notes continued Executive Board News of the projects under consid- eration and mentioned at the light, playing the church’s Among the matters men- meeting, with Regional Coun- recently-installed Klais pipe tioned at the November meet- cillor Allison Evans Henry and organ. 914-591-8124 or www.ir ing of the Executive Board was AGO Executive Director James vingtonpresbychurch.org. some very good news related E. Thomashower in attendance, Not quite so far up the west to the Pipe Organ Encounter in is another POE, perhaps in side at 5.00 PM the Bach Ves- July and the Centennial Mil- 2005, and the hosting of a pers Series at Holy Trinity Lu- lennium Fund (CMF). Thanks regional convention in 2007. theran Church features Bach’s to many generous donations What will you do in support of Magnificat, and Fuga sopra il in support of the POE, funds these efforts for the future of Magnificat, along with the Ec- remaining after bills were paid the pipe organ? Your Chapter card Uebers Gebirg Maria geht. were sufficient to bring the leadership will look to you, 212-877-6815 or CMF to within one thousand dear member, to share your www.holytrinitynyc.org. dollars of its goal of $100,000. expertise in and out of music- St Thomas Fifth Avenue of- making. The future is bright, fers Britten’s A Ceremony of Car- When the CMF reaches or with you in it. ols as part of Evensong at 4.00 exceeds this figure, the inter- PM. One could go on and on est earned may be used toward in this city of so many richly Chapter functions at the dis- rewarding musical opportuni- cretion of the Executive Board. ties from week to week, but Depending on the movement especially in this great season of the economy, this can mean of giving. a significant boost in funding Chapter activities toward pro-  14th Advent-Christmas Con- fessional development, educa- cert, featuring The Treasure- tion or performance, among House Chorale and Chamber Or- many options. chestra, New York Metropolitan Opera Dramatic Soprano Janet This good news is thanks Hopkins, Organist Lana Kollath, in no small part to the excel- and Professional Soloists un- lent leadership of our Chapter der the direction of Mr. Joseph officers and board, especially J. Nigro. Performing Camille Tony Thurman’s excellent work Saint-Saën’s Christmas Orato- as treasurer, and Stephen rio. Also a Festival of Carols. Hamilton’s leadership as Dean, Performance Venues: Friday, 5 as well as all the members of Dec, 7:30pm, Holy Cross Church, the Executive Board whose 600 Soundview Avenue, Bronx; expertise in many fields out- Saturday, 6 Dec, 7:30 pm, St. side of the organ and sacred Bernard Church, 51 Prospect music continues to make such Street, White Plains; Sunday, a strong impact on the future 7 Dec, 7:00 pm, Our Lady of of the Guild and especially the Loretto Catholic Church, 24 Fair New York City Chapter. Street, Cold Spring. Directions or information: 914-318-3268 A solid foundation now will www.treasurehousemusic.com permit the Executive Board to plan well into the future. Some  Get Out the Word! Advertisement sizes are New “cyber” NYC Chapter based on a square with di- newsletter has formally mensions of 2-1/4” by 2-1/4” (5.0625 square inches). 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Publisher and Editor reserve sole discretion to accept copy All advertisements must be or to reject any and all advertis- in final form by the 20th of the ing information and/or copy month preceding publication. and/or photographs which they determine to not advance the To place an advertisement, mission and message of the New please contact Nicholas White, at York City Chapter of the Ameri- [email protected] or at 212 can Guild of Organists. 222 2700. Next issue is February 2004; items due 15 January 2004. POE 2003: Final Words ganists really helped my organ piece at the faculty organ re- Thanks to the inspirational playing. Since then, I am cital was inspirational. I plan idea of the editor, I have as- playing the Toccata & Fugue on learning the piece myself. sembled the following student in d, a Reger Chorale prelude, Olivia Hauck testimonials from our POE last and a Buxtehude Chorale. I summer. I would like to say got a lot from the masterclass-  what a privilege it was to lead es and especially the one-on- Thanks again for all your this noble and tangible effort, one teaching. help during that week and an effort that, as you can see Jim Hopkins your insight on the different below, will have positive re- aspects of the organ. Hope to percussions for years to come.  see you next year. I only hope that, in the fu- Thank you so much for Cory Westby ture, I will continue to be al- putting together the program  lowed to share my energy and and for allowing me the op- vision for the organ. Thank portunity to attend consider- ing my age. I would like you you all for your support. Thank you, to know that I have memo- Gregory D’Agostino rized the Toccata from Bach’s POE Director Toccata and Fugue in D mi- nor. Your excellent tips about  memorization were very help- Thank you very much for ful. I am planning to continue the wonderful learning experi- my organ studies, and feel ence I had with the NYC POE. that I have benefited greatly I especially enjoyed the oppor- from the POE. Thank you tunity to be taught by some of Thank you so much for the greatest organists. Being making the NYC POE possible. able to practice and perform I know you put a lot of trouble on those great organs made and time into it, so I hope it this an unforgettable experi- was as worthwhile for you as ence. it was for us. Although some Buddy Scott of the workshops were over my head, I found them interest-  ing, and the teachers had ob- I had a great time at the viously put a lot of work into POE! The different perspec- them. I am eager to continue tives that I got from the or- my studies. again for all of your hard work Rosie Prever and effort. Roy Feminella  I had an excellent time at  the POE. I learned some new First, I’d like to thank you techniques for my hymn play- for such a wonderful week. I ing, and now I’m starting to had a fantastic time in New learn a piece of organ reperto- York, and learned so much. rie - Deuxieme Suite de Noels Your masterclasses were in- by Claude Balbastre. Thank teresting and informative and you for a wonderful week. your performance of the Widor Michael Albert did, for the whole trip and  for being my teacher, be- I have thought of the trip cause I learned a lot from you to New York often over the throughout those 6 days.† You last few months, and I know were so much help to every- that it was an amazing experi- one there and to me, and you ence for me and for everyone made the trip an amazing else there. It was also great experience for everyone there. to have different teachers, as Jake Street I have had the same teacher since I was 5 years old. Dr.  Thank you so very much for the opportunity to meet I just wanted to say thank and learn from so many dif- you for everything that you ferent teachers, and for the have done for me this week. I opportunity to learn many am also sorry that I didn’t get things in such a short time. the chance to say good-bye Katrina Syrochkina when I left Riverside. I hope  that we stay in touch! The NYCPOE was probably Robert Stoop one of the best experiences of  my life. First of all, I got to The POE was an experi- play more organs than I ever ence that will stay with me for very long time. The knowledge that I received will help me D’Agostino and Dr. Maki reach that next step in my taught me very different ways musical development. I was of looking at the pieces I was able to start many wonderful playing, and it was great to friendships that I truly be- have you two help me. I was lieve will last for many years. encouraged to try new things I am thankful for the many in my organ playing, and it wonderful instructors and a was a lot of fun to do that. director that held everything I made many new friends together and made the week there, and I could talk about in New York run smoothly. organ with them, something Christopher Allen I’ve never been able to do could have here in Jackson- before! Being around so many  ville, FL. In addition, I met other organists also inspired The NYCPOE was a blast!! several people who have me! You could tell that a lot of changed my life, and have I have been working hard work was put into it, and in become some of my closest on new pieces, Mendelssohn’s turn, the students OBVIOUSLY friends. Sixth Sonata, the famous learned a lot of organ and mu- Jacob Merrett sic, even if they were begin- Alain Litanies, a really fun ners. I hope that there will be piece to play, and the Bach  another NYCPOE not too long Prelude and Fugue in D major. Visit the chapter web site for from now! I would just like to thank more photos by George Davey Patrick Kreeger you for all the work that you and Steven Lawson. In Memoriam

Dirk Andries Flentrop

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