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the time of Bingham’s compositions and Nebraska, AGO chapter, July 6–11. An no. 224, pp. 12–14); in Recherches sur as had been incorporated into the 1923 endowed scholarship in memory of Seth Nunc Dimittis la musique française classique edited by Casavant Bingham designed for Madison Bingham helps to support student en- Picard: on the instrumental fantasies of Avenue Presbyterian Church, where he rollment in Pipe Organ Encounters. Eustache Du Caurroy (in 1961–62) and was organist 1913–51. Because this organ on Jehan Titelouze’s organ works (1965), had been entirely replaced in 1961 by a as well as numerous biographical notices new Casavant of the prevailing neo-ba- on French musicians for Die Musik in roque infl uence, Marks chose to record Geschichte und Gegenwart (Bärenreiter) on the four-manual, 110-rank Schoen- and for Corliss Arnold’s Organ Litera- stein organ of symphonic inspiration built ture: A Comprehensive Survey (Scare- in 1997 at First Plymouth Congregational crow Press). Church in Lincoln, Nebraska, utilizing Jean Bonfi ls composed an organ piece, many of the special tonal and dynamic ef- Communion on “Beata Viscera,” pub- fects as suggested in the music. lished in L’Organiste liturgique (Schola A prolifi c composer, Seth Bingham Cantorum). Jean Langlais dedicated to served as professor of composition at Co- him his Trois Méditations sur la Sainte- lumbia University 1920–54 and lecturer Trinité, op. 129 (Philippo, 1962). at the School of Sacred Music of Union At La Trinité Church, I had the joy Theological Seminary 1953–1965. A stu- of working with him from 1989 to 1997. dent of Horatio Parker (composition) Like Olivier Messiaen, Jean Bonfi ls was and Harry Benjamin Jepson (organ) at very discreet, modest and cordial, and Yale, he taught theory and composition Jean Bonfi ls was an excellent musician. He played there 1907–1919. an eclectic repertory and carefully chose In Paris and Berlin 1906–07, he stud- Carol Williams The French organist and musicolo- the pieces he played during the church ied with Vincent d’Indy, Alexandre Guil- gist Jean Bonfi ls died on November 26, services, strictly in keeping with their mant, and Charles-Marie Widor, and Carol Williams recently returned from 2007 in Rennes (Ille-et-Vilaine) at the age specifi c liturgical functions; an excellent met and married the musician Blanche Europe, where she performed a concert of 86. His funeral was celebrated on No- musicologist as well, he was an immense Guy of Paris. Bingham was a frequent at Notre-Dame Cathedral, Paris. While vember 29 at the Notre-Dame Church inspiration to me and countless other contributor of articles to The Diapa- in Europe, she interviewed Olivier Latry, in Vitré and a memorial mass was held in musicians and students. In addition, he son, and served the American Guild of Daniel Roth, Sophie-Veronique Cauche- his honor at La Trinité Church in Paris on generously gave numerous manuscripts, Organists as vice-president, chairman fer Choplin, and composer Karl Jenkins February 16, 2008. musical scores and letters to the music of the convention and expansion com- for the TourBus series. A sample can be Born in Saint-Etienne (Loire) on April department at the Bibliothèque nationale mittee, and as a member of the AGO seen on her website. 21, 1921, Jean Bonfi ls studied at the Paris and to the library at the Conservatory in examination committee. He received an Dr. Williams has been the Civic Or- Conservatory and received fi rst prize in Boulogne-Billancourt. honorary doctorate from Ohio Wesleyan ganist of San Diego since 2001 and per- organ in 1949 in Marcel Dupré’s class, a —Carolyn Shuster Fournier University in 1952. forms numerous concerts in the USA second prize in composition in Jean Rivi- Titular of the A. Cavaillé-Coll Choir Christopher Marks is assistant pro- and abroad. Future venues include the er’s class in 1948, and a fi rst medal in anal- Organ at La Trinité Church in Paris fessor of organ at the University of Ne- Great Concert Hall in Moscow, and the ysis in Olivier Messiaen’s class in 1950. braska, Lincoln, having moved there in organ festivals of Monaco and Luxem- Jean Bonfi ls substituted for Olivier 2006 from a similar post at Syracuse Uni- bourg. For more information: . Carol Wil- for over forty years (from 1950 to 1992), Marks will coordinate the fi rst Pipe Or- liams is represented by Phillip Truck- then for Naji Hakim. According to De- gan Encounter Advanced (for advanced enbrod Concert Artists, USA, and PVA nis Havard de la Montagne (http://www. students), to be hosted by the Lincoln, Management, UK. musimem.com/Bonfi lsJean.htm), he also played the Merklin organ at the Grande Synagogue in Paris, rue de la Victoire, for over thirty years (succeeding Henriette Roger in 1953), and in 1964 he was also named titular of the Cavaillé-Coll/Mutin organ at Saint-Ignace (succeeding Paule Piédelièvre, remaining until 1975). After assisting Jean Langlais as organ professor at the Schola Cantorum, he taught organ there from 1973 to 1992. He was editor of numerous liturgical journals and musical publications, including the collection he co-directed with Gaston Litaize, L’Organiste liturgique, Heinrich Schütz’s works for choir, and Robert N. Cavarra an organ method he wrote with Noëllie Pierront (Nouvelle méthode de Clavier, Robert N. Cavarra died February 8 four volumes, 1960–68, and in 1962 a in Denver, Colorado after complications two-volume Nouvelle méthode d’orgue), from kidney failure. He was for many which has formed an entire generation years professor of music at Colorado Millennia Consort (Photo credit: VueFinder Photography) of organists, notably Olivier Latry. Seuil State University and a leading participant Editions published his reconstitutions in the revival of the classical organ tradi- Millennia Consort gave the pre- were arranged by Scott Sutherland, MC of Goudimel’s psalms and motets. Jean tion in North America. miere performance of an arrangement tubist. Millennia Consort is composed Bonfi ls edited numerous 16th- and 17th- Under Cavarra’s leadership, three ex- of seven movements from Pictures at of Alison J. Luedecke, organ, with century French organ compositions, amples of this movement were realized in an Exhibition (Modest Mussorgsky). Presidio Brass: Ray Nowak, Bill Ow- including Jacques Boyvin’s First and Fort Collins: the Casavant Frères organ at The movements include Promenade, ens, trumpet; Mike McCoy, horn; Sean Second Organ Books as well as Deo Glo- CSU (1969), the Lawrence Phelps opus Samuel Goldenberg and Schmuyle, The Reusch, trombone; Scott Sutherland, ria, collections of liturgical organ music 1 organ at St. Luke’s Episcopal Church Market-place at Limoges, The Cata- tuba and Beverly Reese Dorcy, percus- he prepared with Noëllie Pierront from (1973), and the Danish Marcussen and combs (Sepulchrum romanum), Cum sion. Both works were performed for 1962 to 1968. Son organ at First United Methodist mortis, The Hut on Fowl’s Legs (Baba- the fi rst time in concert on February A musicologist, Jean Bonfi ls wrote Church (1987). He brought together art- Yaga), and The Great Gate of Kiev. Also 18 at the First Congregational Church, numerous articles, notably in L’Orgue: ists from throughout the world for master premiered was an arrangement of Percy Berkeley. The concert was sponsored by on the Christmas carols of Pierre and classes and recitals on these instruments, Grainger’s setting of Irish Tune from the San Francisco AGO chapter. Jean-François Dandrieu (no. 83, pp. including E. Power Biggs, Marie-Claire the County Derry. Both of these works 48–54) and on Olivier Messiaen (1992, Alain, Luigi Tagliavini, Gillian Weir, Lio-

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May 08 pp. 2-21.indd 10 4/9/08 10:23:00 AM nel Rogg, Bernard Lagacé, and Anton with an aunt; he earned a bachelor of mu- and fi rst printed edition. Volume VII.2 Heiller. He taught from 1963 until 2000 sic degree at Jackson State College (now (BA 9228, €18.50) presents the Pièces de on the faculty of CSU’s Department of Jackson State University) in 1958, and a Fantaisie en quatre suites (Livre II, 7– Music, Theater and Dance. At his death, master of music education degree from 12), op. 53, which include the Lamento, he was Professor Emeritus of Music. As Columbia University in New York City in Sicilienne, Hymne au soleil, Feux follets, a student of both philosophy and music, 1968. Nobles taught music for eight years Clair de lune, and Toccata. For informa- Cavarra also served as organist for the in Mississippi and for 18 years in Michi- tion: . North American College. gan; he also served as organist-choir di- Robert Nicholas Cavarra was born on rector in various churches in those two Commotio is featured on a new re- February 23, 1934, in Denver. His musi- states. He returned to Mississippi in cording on the Herald label, Night: mu- cal training began in childhood, and by 1984 and served as organist at St. Patrick sic for choir and cello. The choir, con- age 12 he was performing publicly. As Catholic Church of Meridian for over 20 ducted by Matt Berry, is joined by cellist a recitalist, Cavarra toured widely, in- years. Nobles was a member of Phi Mu Rosie Banks in works by Richard Allain, cluding concerts in Denmark, Sweden, Alpha Sinfonia Music Fraternity and the Frank Ferko, Rudi Tas, Knut Nystedt, France, England, Canada, Mexico and AGO, and was active in the Jackson, Mis- Elizabeth Maconchy, and John Duggan. the United States. He and his wife Bar- sissippi chapter. He is survived by several For information: . bara founded an international non-profi t cousins and many friends. foundation, “Pro Organo Pleno XXI.” Jazzmuze, Inc. announces that Joe As a recording artist, he released CDs Utterback’s spring newsletter is available through the Musical Heritage Society, by e-mailing a request to . The newsletter will be sent as a mas at CSU” series of recordings. He was .pdf fi le. also a published composer and solo and can Conservatory of Music in Chicago, ensemble harpsichordist. and the master of sacred music from The Living Church has announced In addition to the classical organ, Ca- Union Theological Seminary in New York the 52nd edition of The Episcopal Mu- varra was responsible for the installation City. His teachers included Clarence sician’s Handbook for Lectionary Year B of a Wurlitzer theatre organ at CSU, and Dickinson, Marcel Dupré, Hugh Porter, 2008–09. The book covers Advent 1 (No- sponsored numerous workshops on the- and Leo Sowerby. He served in the U.S. vember 30, 2008) through Thanksgiving atre organ music. He was organist at St. Army from 1942–46 as a chaplain’s assis- Day (November 26, 2009) and includes Joseph and St. Pius X Roman Catholic tant, playing for Protestant, Catholic, and hymn suggestions, plainsong psalm set- Churches and St. Barnabas Episcopal Jewish services. tings, lists of psalms, canticles and ser- Church in Denver, and St. Joseph Ro- Winston Johnson served as organist and vice music, notes on canons and rubrics, man Catholic Church, St. Luke’s Episco- choir director for over 60 years, including formats and repertoire for Choral Eu- pal Church, and the First United Meth- at University Presbyterian Church in Se- charist, sung offi ces, occasional services odist Church in Fort Collins. He also attle for 32 years. Active in the American and Lessons & Carols, and resource taught music at Loretto Heights College Guild of Organists, he was one of twelve information. To order: 800/211-2771; and St. Thomas Theological Seminary in organists who studied with Sowerby in . Denver, as well as at the University of Chicago for the Associate certifi cate; he Wyoming. Cavarra is survived by his wife was the only candidate who passed the Glenn Edward Pride The Pilgrim Press has released The Barbara, a daughter, three sons, and fi ve two-day examination that year. John- New Century Hymnal—A Pipe-Organ grandchildren. son held several offi ces with the Seattle Glenn Edward Pride, 57, died sud- Accompaniment CD Resource for Con- AGO chapter, including as dean. He also denly February 26 at his residence on gregational Worship & Personal Devo- Jack Hennigan died November 11, played for two AGO regional conven- St. Simons Island, Georgia. Born in tion. Issued in four volumes, the set of 50 2007 in Pelham Manor, New York, at tions, and had performed with the Seattle Nashville, Tennessee, he graduated CDs provides organ accompaniment for the age of 64. Born in Scranton, Penn- Symphony Orchestra and the Seattle Op- from Peabody Demonstration School The New Century Hymnal and is intended sylvania, he earned a bachelor of music era. He taught at North Park College and in Nashville and from Hope College in for congregational use when no musician degree at Juilliard, having studied or- Trinity Bible Institute in Chicago, and at Holland, Michigan, majoring in organ is available, and for outdoor ceremonies, gan with Vernon deTar. Further studies Simpson Bible Institute and Seattle Pa- performance. His graduate degree in sa- hymn sings, living nativity scenes, private were in Cologne, Germany, with Michael cifi c University in Seattle, and taught pri- cred music was completed at Southern devotions, home visitations, and other oc- Schneider (organ) and Gunther Ludwig vately. He gave his last piano lesson three Methodist University, Perkins School of casions. For information: 800/537-3394; (organ). He earned master’s and doc- days before his death. Winston Johnson Theology, in Dallas, Texas. Mr. Pride had . toral degrees from Yale, studying organ is survived by Irma, his wife of nearly 50 served St. Simons Presbyterian Church with Charles Krigbaum and piano with years, his sister, two sisters-in-law and a as director of music and organist since Carry-a-Tune Technologies’ Sing- Donald Currier. He won international brother-in-law, and nieces and nephews. 2000. During his 34-year music career, ingCoach™ Version 3.0, learn-to-sing organ competitions in Bruges, Belgium, he also served First Presbyterian Church software, offers an advanced instruction and Worcester, Massachusetts. Henni- Robert V. McGuire died November of Dalton, Georgia; First Presbyterian platform with new video-based tutori- gan served as organist-choirmaster at St. 12, 2007, in Haines City, Florida, at the Church of Bartlesville, Oklahoma; First als. It combines cutting-edge technol- Matthews Church, Wilton, Connecticut, age of 79. Born and raised in Chicago, his Presbyterian Church of Jonesboro, Geor- ogy with the expertise of a veteran vocal and the Church of Christ the Redeemer doctoral dissertation from the University gia; and the First Presbyterian Church of coach and allows anyone to become a (Episcopal) in Pelham Manor, New York. of Chicago dealt with the use of the aug- Douglasville, Georgia. He was a member better singer using a personal computer. He wrote a monthly column for The mented second in Bach’s Passions and of Rotary International and the American SingingCoach includes a vocal range American Organist dealing with fi nger- other choral works. Dr. McGuire served Guild of Organists. He was also artistic analyzer that makes any song easy to ing, hand coordination, and performance as organist-choirmaster at churches in director of the Island Concert Associa- master. The software’s pitch tracking line anxiety, and lectured to AGO groups Illinois and in Florida; his last position tion of St. Simons Island. gives real-time feedback on singers’ per- on these topics. He was also known as was at St. Mark’s Episcopal Church in formances as they sing. This allows them a gourmet cook, traveling and studying Haines City, retiring in 2002. He served to see and hear, note for note, exactly food preparation in France. Jack Hen- on the boards of the Messiah Association where their pitch, rhythm and tempo nigan is survived by his partner, Martin of Polk County and the Bach Festival of Here & There need to be corrected. Nash, of Pelham Manor. Central Florida, for which he authored The program comes with 20 singing program notes for many years. A lifelong lessons and a high-fi delity headset with a Winston A. Johnson died February 4. member of the AGO, he served as dean Bärenreiter announces the release built-in microphone for hands-free sing- He was 92. Born in China in 1915 to Cov- of the Lakeland Area (Florida) chapter. of the Complete Organ Works of Louis ing. The software technology of the Sing- enant missionaries, he fi rst studied piano Robert McGuire is survived by many Vierne, edited by Helga Schauerte- ingCoach tracks and displays the pitch of with his mother. His family returned to cousins, nieces, nephews, and his friend Maubouet with Thierry Escaich and Rol- the singer, comparing it to the correct the U.S. in 1927, eventually settling in Il- Jeanette Stokes. lin Smith. Volume II (BA 9223, €17.50) pitch of the chosen song. The singer is linois. Johnson began organ study at age contains the Symphony No. 3, op. 28. able to see where his/her pitch is off and 13 and by age 16 held his fi rst church or- Edward Lamond Nobles, age 72, This Urtext edition represents one of the make adjustments accordingly. At the ganist position. He earned bachelor and died January 2 in Meridian, Mississippi. composer’s versions, established through end of performance the software calcu- master of music degrees from the Ameri- Born in Meridian, he fi rst studied piano a comparative analysis of the autograph lates and displays a score from 1 to 100,

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