October 2012 Volume 91, Number 8 PITTSBURGH PIPELINES N EWSLETTER OF THE P ITTSBURGH C HAPTER OF THE A MERICAN G UILD OF O RGANISTS

144 North Dithridge Street, Apartment #307, Pittsburgh PA 15213 www.pitago.org

Inside this issue: Dean’s Notes

Dean’s Notes p. 1 By Ann Labounsky, FAGO, ChM – Dean ([email protected]) We are off and running, as they say, with the fall programs well established. We October Mtg. p. 3 are grateful to Suzie Gilliland for her important work in preparing our chapter directory. Note the inclusion of the new list of chapter programs that you can Noteworthy place on your refrigerator door (or other prominent place). Do consider making Events p. 4 a standing reservation so you won’t have to pay for the dinner at each meeting. Positions p.6 After our very number of successful AGO Certification candidates we will continue to have the classes for each level prior to the meetings. This is a good Substitutes p.10 time for you to reconsider your part in your growth. Look at the requirements in the July issue of TAO. Many of the repertoire pieces are remaining the same. This month is a very exciting time for us in the co‐sponsorship of the Charles Tournemire conference from October 21‐24. Charles Tournemire was the organist at Sainte‐Clotilde church in Paris from 1898 until his death in 1939, the church where César Franck was the first organist and Jean Langlais the last in this important tradition of improvisation, mysticism, and Gregorian chant; Tournemire was also professor of chamber music at the Paris Conservatory. A great mystic, his music has been little known outside of his famous improvisation on the chant “Victimae paschal.” The title of our conference is “The Aesthetics of Charles Tournemire: Chant and Improvisation in the Liturgy.” You are cordially invited to participate in the sessions which are open to the public. Registration deadline is Friday, September 28 which includes more detailed information on the conference. (Note that AGO members may register a few days after the official deadline.) http://musicasacra.com/tournemire/ (Please see pages 2‐3 for the full conference schedule.) Soli Deo Gloria!

We Extend Our Sympathy The Pittsburgh Chapter would like to express their sympathy to the following members:  Rita Sue Wilmouth died on Sunday , August 13, 2012. Services were held on Saturday, August 18, 2012 at Ingomar United Methodist Church. Condolences can be sent to: The Family of Rita Sue Wilmouth, c/o Musik Innovations, 9795 Perry Highway. Wexford, PA 15090‐9700  Virginia Alice Burkhart died on Wednesday, September 5, 2012 at age 101 in Erie, Pa . Virginia was a elementary teacher and was the pianist and organist at Aspinwall Presbyterian Church for 60 years retiring in 1993. Service was held on Saturday, September 8, 2012 at Aspinwall Presbyterian Church. Condolences can be sent to: The Family of Virginia Burkhart, c/o Weddell Ajak Funeral Home, 100 Center Avenue, Aspinwall, PA 15215‐3017

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Conference Shedule The Aesthetics of Charles Tournemire: Chant and Improvisation in the Liturgy

SUNDAY October 21st ‐ Pre‐Conference Events Time Event Place Topic Presenter 1:30 PM – Transportation information to Oakland will be provided – Pre‐Registration Heinz Chapel DU Staff and Volunteers 3:00 PM transportation will be via carpool, public bus, or on your own 3:00 PM Recital Heinz Chapel DU Alumni Recital: works of Tournemire and his students Ann Labounsky Oakland 5:00 PM DINNER ON YOUR OWN ‐ RESTAURANT LOCATIONS WILL BE PROVIDED Neighborhood Transportation information from Oakland to the hotel will be 8:00 PM Compline Heinz Chapel provided ‐ transportation will be via carpool, public bus, or on your Alastair Stout own MONDAY October 22nd ‐ Africa Rooms in the Duquesne University Union Time Event Place Topic Presenter 8:00 AM – Registration 8:50 AM: Opening remarks from Dean Kocher DU Staff and Volunteers 11 30 AM Ron Prowse, Sacred Heart 9:00 AM Lecture The Art of Improvisation and L’Orgue Mystique Seminary Africa Room Whose music is it anyways? Perceptions of authenticity in the Kirsten Rutchman, Duke 9:45 AM Lecture (Union) Tournemire/Duruflé Five Improvisations University La Musique Mystique et Vatican II : Charles Tournemire’s Legacy as Post‐ Vincent Rone, UC Santa 10:30 AM Lecture Conciliar Correctives in the Music of Maurice Duruflé and Jean Langlais Barbara Improvisations start at 11:30 AM; DU Chant Schola providing the music for Sr. Marie Agatha 11:30 AM ‐ Daily Mass with DU Chapel the Mass; extended postlude improvisation; performers TBA; Mass at Ozah, Duquesne 12:45 PM Improvisation preludes 12:00PM University 12:45 PM – Uptown LUNCH ON YOUR OWN ‐ RESTAURANT LOCATIONS WILL BE PROVIDED 2:00 PM Neighborhood Charles Tournemire’s Seven Last Words, Ave maris stella and Victimae Mickey Thomas Terry, 2:00 PM Recital paschal laudes from Cinq Improvisations organ Choral Masses of the Late 19th and Early Twentieth Centuries: Windows Ed Schaefer, University of 2:45 PM Lecture/Recital into the Liturgical Culture of Tournemire’s Era – Selected Choral Works of Florida, and Florida Schola Tournemire’s Teacher, Colleagues, and Students Cantorum Epiphany Church Recital “The Improvisational Style of Charles Tournemire” and paper

“Existential Act of Creative Freedom; or Striving for Organic Masterpiece. Boguslaw Raba, University 3:30 PM Lecture/Recital Charles Tournemire’s Improvisations and Written Works: A Comparative of Wroclaw, Poland Existential and Transcendental Analysis” 6:00 PM ‐ AGO Dinner and Richard Spotts Paid Dinner ($15) – see registration page 9:00 PM presentation (Alan Lewis) TUESDAY, October 23rd Time Event Place Topic Presenter Transportation information to Calvary will be provided – transportation will 9:00 AM TRAVEL be via carpool, public bus, or on your own Robert Lord, University of 9:30 AM Lecture L’Orgue Mystique – Where to begin? Pittsburgh Dominica Resurrectionis from L’Orgue Mystique and Symphonie Romane by David Jonies, Holy Name 10:15 AM Recital Widor Cathedral, Chicago Crista Miller, Co‐Cathedral 11:00 AM Recital Works by Naji Hakim and Charles Tournemire Calvary Episcopal of Sacred Heart, Houston 12:00 PM LUNCH WILL BE PROVIDED AT THE CHURCH DU Staff and Volunteers David McCarthy, 1:00 PM Lecture Using the Five Improvisations as a source for Improvisation Pedegogy Episcopal Church of the Incatnation, Penfield, NY Lecure “Performance as ritual, Improvisation as Prayer” and Recital Zvonimir Nagy, Duquesne 2:00 PM Lecture/Recital excerpts from “De Harmonia Animae” by Dr. Nagy University 3:00 PM Recital Student Recital: works of Tournemire and his students DU Students Shadyside 4:30 PM DINNER ON YOUR OWN ‐ RESTAURANT LOCATIONS WILL BE PROVIDED Neighborhood Transportation to St. Elizabeth’s ‐ transportation will be via carpool or on 6:15 PM TRAVEL your own St. Elizabeth Paul Weber, Franciscan Ann Seton Transportation from St. Elizabeth’s ‐ transportation will be via carpool or on 7:30 PM High Mass University of Steubenville your own

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WEDNESDAY, October 24th Time Event Place Topic Presenter Epiphany 9:00 AM Recital Improvisations on Marian antiphons and submitted themes David Hughes Church Improvisation Room 314 – Ann Labounsky, Benjamin 11:00 AM Masterclass School of Music Cornelius‐Bates, Zvonimir Uptown 1:00 PM Lunch ON YOUR OWN Neighborhood 3:00 PM Recital PNC Recital Chamber works of CT DU Students and Faculty 4:00 AM Closing Remarks Hall Dean Edward Kocher

October at Epiphany By Alan J. Lewis – Chapter Sub-Dean ([email protected]) Our October meeting takes place Downtown, at the Church of the Epiphany (184 Washington Place, across the street from Chatham Center. Dinner and our business meeting will take place in the palatial undercroft, with a meal prepared by our redoubtable Cindy Bowen. She calls it an Oktoberfest Blow‐Out. The program for the evening is part of the Church Music Association of America’s Tournemire Symposium, going on at Duquesne University that week, of which the Chapter is a proud co‐sponsor. Richard Christopher Spotts, of Doylestown, PA, has made the organ music of Tournemire, and specifically the monumental liturgical cycle, L’Orgue Mystique, his specialty, and is both performing widely from the collection, and completing a magisterial book‐length study of the role of Chant in the cycle. His program will begin with an illustrated lecture on the life of Tournemire, followed by a performance of pieces from L’Orgue Mystique, the latter complemented by the Duquesne University Gregorian Chant Schola, conducted by Sister Agatha Ozah, singing the chants on which the pieces are based. Looking ahead, our program on November 19, at Christ United Methodist October Menu Church in Bethel Park, will be a master‐class with Joan Lippincott. Members Oktoberfest Blow‐Out who would like to be considered to play in that class are asked to be in touch Family‐Style Salad with Rolls & Butter with me by telephone or email as soon as possible, providing both their “Best of the Wurst” name and contact information, and the piece they would like to offer. And it Pulled Pork also isn’t too soon to plan for our January Members’ Recital, for which I Spätzle Romanoff hope the program will feature music by some of this year’s “anniversary” Bavarian‐Style Green Beans composers (those with milestone anniversaries of birth or death in 2013). Chocolate Bavarian Dessert These include Scheidemann, Titelouze, Zachow, Krebs, Pierne, Hindemith, Britten, Elmore, Purvis, and surely others I’ve failed to notice. Please, think about something you might like to play to contribute to this celebration, and let me know.

Glenn Rudolph Festival By J. Barbara McKelway – Chapter Member It’s finally arrived! On Sunday, October 21 at 5:00 PM at the Aspinwall Presbyterian Church the Music of Glenn Rudolph will be featured in a festival of the composer’s work. Singers will rehearse from 2:00 ‐ 4:30 PM. A Tea will follow the service. Music includes The Dream Isaiah Saw (Oxford), Lord, We Bring our Gift of Music (Morningstar), Lord God, We All to Thee Give Praise and Entrada on "Leoni (both unpublished). Unpublished works we will send to you in a PDF file at no cost to you. Musik Innovation has the published music. For more information about this exciting event featuring one of our best‐known Pittsburgh composers, please contact Barbara McKelway at 412.366.4513 or [email protected].

From the family of Dale Gilliland On behalf of my family, I would like to thank all the members of the Pittsburgh Chapter for the cards , calls and donations in memory of my father , Dale A. Gilliland. Your thoughtfulness is greatly appreciated. Suzanne L. Gilliland.

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Christopher Herrick Opens OAS Season By John Henninger - OAS Director ([email protected]) The Organ Artists Series of Pittsburgh is beginning its 34th season on October 28 with a concert at St. Paul Cathedral at 4:00 pm. This program is being co‐sponsored by Dr. Ross P. Cafaro and will feature Christopher Herrick at the console. Please help support this vital outreach series with a contribution, purchase of advertising space and by spreading the word to friends and church members. Our first program features organist Christopher Herrick. CHRISTOPHER HERRICK INTERNATIONAL CONCERT ORGANIST Program 'He is a virtuoso, no question. He was at the peak of his Grand March From ‘Aïda’ ...... Giuseppe Verdi (1813‐1901) arr. Edwin Lemare considerable form, combining precision with panache, interpretive freedom with sheer joy in virtuosity. The Second Concert Study 'Flying Feet' ...... Pietro Yon (1886‐1943) playing was, in a word, triumphal.' The New York Times Aria Cantilena ...... Heitor Villa‐Lobos (1887‐1959) from Bachianas Brasileiras No.5 critic wrote this review after hearing Christopher Herrick play the complete organ works of Johann Sebastian Bach Fantasia in F minor [K608] .... Wolfgang Amadeus Mozart (1719‐1787) Allegro / Andante‐Cadenza‐Allegro during the 1998 Lincoln Center Festival. Chromatic Fantasia Since 1984, he has enjoyed a highly successful career as an and Fugue [BWV903] ...... Johann Sebastian Bach (1685‐1750) international concert organist. Highlights include his own arranged by Max Reger 'Organ Prom' in the BBC Henry Wood Promenade Concerts Intermission at the Royal Albert Hall, giving the opening concert at the Variations on 'Old Folks at Home' ...... Dudley Buck (1839‐1909) Stockholm International Organ Festival and three Sonata No. 1 in D minor ...... Alexandre Guilmant (1837‐1911) inaugural concerts on the Rieger organ in Christchurch Town Hall, New Zealand, as well as dedicating numerous organs in North American, including the Létourneau organ at Edmonton's Winspear Centre Concert Hall. The year 2012 is another busy one for Christopher, with the recording of the last of the five CDs comprising the complete organ works of Buxtehude, as well as fulfilling solo organ engagements in the UK and in Denmark, Canada, Germany, Luxembourg, Sweden and the USA. All of our programs begin at 4:00 pm and feature a reception with light refreshments and an opportunity to greet the featured performer. The Organ Artists Series Committee is grateful to the Pittsburgh Chapter AGO membership for all of its support and is looking forward to another fine year of great organ music in Pittsburgh. Noteworthy Events Please submit new events online. Go to www.pitago.org, select “Noteworthy Events” and then select “Submit An Event”.

Date Time Event Th 4‐Oct 8:00pm First Thursday Choral Evensong and Recital ‐ Sung by the Parrish Choir. Rectial: Laura Krentzman, viola, Erbeck Erylmaz, piano ‐ Choral Evensong. The Feast of St. Francis of Assisi. Works by Ayleward, Watson and Sumsion. Recital by Laura Krentzman, viola and Erberk Erylman, piano. Reception following with wine, cheese, appetizers, desserts ‐ St. Andrew's Episcopal Church, 5801 Hampton Street, Pittsburgh, PA ‐ 15206‐1615 ‐ Free ‐ 412.661.1245, [email protected] , www.standrewspgh.org Su 7‐Oct 11:00am Choral Morning Prayer, sung by the Heinz Chapel Choir, John Goldsmith, director ‐ Heinz Chapel Choir, John Goldsmith, Director ‐ Choral Morning prayer sung by the Heinz Chapel Choir, John Goldsmith, Director ‐ coffee hour following the service with light refreshments. St. Andrew's Episcopal Church (see 4‐Oct listing for info.) Su 7‐Oct 8:00pm Choral Compline, Pittsburgh Compline Choir, Pittsburgh Symphony Orchestra Horn Section at Heinz Memorial Chapel, Fifth & Bellefield , Oakland. For info: compline.lucpgh.com , 412.682.6886 or [email protected] Fr 12‐Oct 8:00pm St. Paul Cathedral Music features 'An Evening of Sacred Music', works by Pittsburgh AGO member Robert G. Farrell. Included works for choir, organ, organ & instruments. Guest saxophonists Keith Bartoluzzi and Pittsburgh Jazz Orchestra member Curtis Johnson will be featured in a unique version of Salve Mater in antiphonal setting with organ. Also performing ‐ the Cathedral Choir, and organists Ken Danchik and Don Fellows. Admission free. Saint Paul Cathedral, 108 North

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Dithridge Street, Pittsburgh, PA ‐ 15213‐2608 ‐ Free ‐ 412.621.6082 ‐ [email protected] ‐ www.saintpaulcathedral.org Su 14‐Oct 2:00pm Aspinwall Performing Arts Series ‐ Pittsburgh Banjo Club ‐ Aspinwall Presbyterian Church, 299 Center Avenue, Aspinwall, PA ‐ 15215 ‐ Free ‐reception following ‐ info:Lynne Williams 412.389.2381 or [email protected] Su 14‐Oct 4:00pm Organ Recital ‐ Ann Labounsky and Edward Kocher ‐ A tribute to Carolyn Shankovich ‐ tea/cake after ‐ Holy Family Roman Catholic Church, 787 Freeport Road, Creighton, PA ‐ 15030‐1028 ‐ Free ‐ info: Robert Shankovich ‐ [email protected] or 724.224.1626 Su 14‐Oct 8:00pm Choral Compline, guest organist Craig Dobbins, The Presbyterian Church of Sewickley (see 7‐Oct listing for info) Su 14‐Oct 2:30pm Pre‐concert music: Young People's Concert at the Center for Young Musicians 3:00pm Music Plus Concert Series ‐ 50 minute "Classics Old and New" with Dr. Warren Davidson, violin, and Ms. Donna Amato, piano. Works of John Williams, Gardel, Beethoven, and world premiere of Sonata #3 by Carson Cooman ‐ reception after to meet Mr. Coonman ‐ Free will offering ‐ Saint James Church, 200 Walnut Street, Sewickley, PA 15143‐1529, 412.741.6650 or www.stjamesmusic.org Sa 20‐Oct 7:30pm Organ Dedication Concert at St. Elizabeth Ann Seton, Carnegie ‐ The Pittsburgh Civic Orchestra (Warren Davidson, dir.) joined by Nicholas Will, organ ‐ The inaugural event in the Dedication Series for Patrick J. Murphy & Associates opus 59 (3 manual, 26 rank) will include works for organ and orchestra by Handel, Saint‐Saens, and Strauss. The concert is preceded by an afternoon‐ evening open house at St. Elizabeth Ann Seton Church, where presentations will be made by Patrick Murphy, organbuilder, and various artists and designers involved in the reconstruction of the church. The organ will be blessed by Bishop David Zubik immediately preceding the 4:00 PM Mass. ‐ St. Elizabeth Ann Seton Church, 330 Third Avenue, Carnegie, PA ‐ 15106‐2519 ‐ Free ‐ 412.276.1011x219 ‐ [email protected] ‐ www.seascarnegie.org Sa 20‐Oct 8:00pm Piano Recital ‐ Linda Morgan Ellison, Piano ‐ Schubert Drie Klavierstucke, Dubussy selections from Preludes, works by Liszt and Haydn. Festive reception following. ‐ Festive reception with wine cheese, appetizers and desserts ‐ St. Andrew's Episcopal Church (see 4‐Oct listing for info.) Su 21‐Oct 2:00pm Choir rehearsal 2:00‐4:30 PM. (Singers, please bring music, robes, folders.) 5:00pm Evening Festival Service Featuring the Music of Glenn Rudolph ‐ spnsored by Pittsburgh PAM (Presbyterian Association of Musicians) Chapter ‐ A choral festival of volunteer choir singers conducted by well‐known Pittsburgh composer, Glenn Rudolph; organist: Edward Alan Moore, East Liberty Presbyterian Church ‐ reception following. ‐ Aspinwall Presbyterian Church, 299 Center Avenue, Aspinwall, PA ‐ 15215 ‐ free will offering ‐ info: Barbara McKelway 412.366.4513 ‐ [email protected] Su 21‐Oct 4:30pm Third Sunday Choral Evensong Observing the Feast of St. James of Jerusalem ‐ St. Andrew's Schola Cantorum ‐ Choral Evensong with guest preacher The Rev. Dr. Andrew Purves, Hugh Thomson Kerr Professor of Pastoral Theology, The Pittsburgh Theological Seminary. ‐ St. Andrew's Episcopal Church (see 4‐Oct listing for info.) Su 21‐Oct 8:00pm Choral Compline, guest organist John Cannon, Mt. Lebanon Baptist (see 7‐Oct listing for info) Sa 27‐Oct 2:00pm Pittsburgh Area Theatre Organ Society Concert ‐ Tony Thomas on the Wurlitzer ‐ Keystone Oaks High School Auditorium, 1000 Kelton Avenue, Pittsburgh, PA 15216‐2421, $12 (advance) $15 (door) info:724.446.9744 or 412.241.8108, [email protected], www.theatreorgans.com/patos Sa 27‐Oct 7:30pm Choral Concert: The Pittsburgh Gospel Choir, Dr. Herbert Jones, director. Fox Chapel Presbyterian Church, 384 Fox Chapel Road, Pittsburgh, PA 15238‐2343, Free admission, reception ‐ info: 412.963.8243, www.fcpc.us. [email protected] Su 28‐Oct 4:00pm Organ Artists Series Concert, Christopher Herrick, international concert organist; in cooperation with the Dr. Ross P. Cafaro, Jr.; at Saint Paul Cathedral, 108 North Dithridge Street, Pittsburgh, PA 15213‐2608, info: www.oas‐series.com . info@oas‐series.com, 412.242.2782(arts), $12 admission, $5 student, reception follows Su 28‐Oct 8:00pm Choral Compline, guest organist Robert Kardasz, Saint Mary’s Roman Catholic Church, Glenshaw, PA (see 7‐Oct listing for info)

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Positions and Substitutes (substitutes or placement @pitago.org) By Jeff Anwyll – Coordinator 412.638.6311 Only current members of the AGO Positions Open: as of September 10, 2012 may be the substitute list.

O Saint Bernard Roman Catholic Church, Mount Lebanon ‐ AGO assumes no responsibility for the musicianship, reliability, or conduct of Starting in September, organist, half‐time (20 hours/week), assist substitute organists. Background checks the Director of Music in the Music Ministry of this large, suburban are the responsibility of the employer. parish. accompanying the Adult Choir at Masses and weekly Churches may contact organists directly or rehearsals (Thursday), 3‐4 Sunday and Holy Day liturgies, weekly ask the coordinator for assistance. Holy Hour (Wednesday), weekly school liturgies, Stations of the Cross, misc. clerical work and music‐library maintenance. Additional opportunities to gain conducting experience based upon candidate’s interest and desire, e.g., children’s choir, handbells, etc. Large, 4‐manual Casavant organ with digital additions by Walker Technical (recently‐rebuilt) and baby grand piano in sanctuary. Opportunities numerous funerals and weddings supplemental income. Candidate must be able to play and sing simultaneously when needed. Salary $20‐25K. Contact Stephen Schall, Director of Music at [email protected] O Park Baptist Church, McKeesport, is seeking a church organist for Sunday service. Special church year services are included with special compensation for weddings and funerals. Expected time for Sunday is service at 10:30 a.m. followed by choir practice until approximately 12:30 p.m. Work with Pastor and Choir Director to improve the music program will be included in expectations. We have a Kawai electric organ and lean toward worship music with a gospel style. Immediate opening. Contact Park Baptist Church at [email protected] or call 412.672.6763. O First Presbyterian Church, Bakerstown, is seeking qualified candidates for traditional worship service new Walker Paradox digital organ which utilizes sampled ranks from Aeolian Skinner pipe organs. Additionally organ and piano accompaniment for choir rehearsals and other special occasions. The candidate should be adept in a variety of musical styles including Contemporary Christian. This is an exciting opportunity in a warm, thriving North Hills church. Mail resume to: Organist Search Committee, First Presbyterian Church, P.O. Box 127, Bakerstown, PA 15007 or email to [email protected]. O First UMC, Kittanning Three manual Hillgreen organ with 17 ranks of pipes. Salary based on qualifications and skill with a base of $6,000. Position includes one evening /week (Wed.) practice with the choir (piano), Sundays and holidays. Weddings / funerals are paid extra. Contact 724.548.4312, [email protected], 301 N. Jefferson St., Kittanning PA 16201. O Wallace Memorial Presbyterian Church , Greentree (salaried part‐time) Sunday morning worship and Wednesday evening choir rehearsals. Recently renovated pipe organ (3‐manual, 47 rank with MIDI) and Baldwin grand piano. Must have acceptable blend of traditional and diverse music. First refusal for weddings and funerals. Works in cooperation with director of music. Contact Michelle Muth, Director of Music at [email protected] 412.561.2431 P/O St. Nicholas Greek Orthodox Cathedral, keyboard musician to accompany choir for single Sunday Mass at 10:00AM. Compensation is low, ideal for a student or retired person. Contact Steve Andrews ‐ Choir Director at 412.561.9102. O First United Methodist Church of McKeesport, qualified organist for 9AM Sunday morning worship and choir rehearsal following worship. Skinner pipe organ. Contact Pastor Deb Kociban at 412.673.0125. O Stewart Avenue Lutheran Church, organist , for worship using 1946 Moeller on 1st and 3rd Sunday monthly at 8:15 and 10:45 as well as major events (Ash Wednesday, Maundy Thursday, Good Friday, Christmas Eve). Contact Pastor Pat Mohr‐ Kelly, 2810 Brownsville Road, Pittsburgh PA 15227, 412.881.0171 or [email protected]. O Shadyside Presbyterian Church, Assistant Organist, Accompanying Chancel Choir rehearsals, accompanying all choral music iSunday mornings and at other services (Christmas Eve, Maundy Thursday, Good Friday). Flexible opportunities to play preludes and postludes as well as weddings and funerals. Occasional Wednesday evening Vespers services (3 or 4 per year.) Contact Mark Anderson at 412.682.4300or [email protected] A Beulah Presbyterian Church, Churchill, Accompanist, 10 hours a week, accompanying Sanctuary Choir on Thursday nights and Sunday mornings; accompanying of other musical groups as needed; substitute for worship services as needed. At least 5 years of experience of playing keyboard instruments is required for this position. Salary is $ 10,000‐$12,000. Submit resume and references to Robert Morehead, Beulah Presbyterian Church, 2500 McCrady Road, Churchill, PA 15235 412.242.4570x13 or [email protected] O/A Organist/Accompanist ‐ part‐time permanent or interim position at Hillcrest Presbyterian Church in Monroeville. One service and one rehearsal a week. Call Lynn DeFalco, Music Director, at 412.241.4049 O St. Jude the Apostle in Wilmerding, keyboard musician, one Saturday and two Sunday masses with a weekday choir rehearsal. If interested please call 412.389.3204.

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Executive Committee Report By Jon J. Danzak – Newsletter Editor ([email protected]) The Executive Committee met on September 10th in the evening at Saint Paul of the Cross Monastery. The Treasurer reported that the budget was again balanced which helps put the Chapter on strong financial footing. Members have been generous with donations, particularly for student donations which have been very appreciated by the younger members. It was proposed that the organization maintain a balanced budget and that at least half of any excess funds from a year be placed in reserve and half be available for future program growth. It’s hoped that the upcoming regional convention here in 2015 will also generate additional revenue for the Chapter. The Registrar reported that we have 273 members. Over the past two years approximately 50 members have not renewed – this includes some who have moved or passed on. The AGO executive committee members are going to call those who have not renewed. The Registrar is also going to investigate if archived data can be made more accessible. The POA reports that Richard Pinkerton will move from Director to committee member and Mark Nurnberger is going to move Selecting The Proper Music into the Director role. The other committee members of the The minister was preoccupied with thoughts of how he POA are Jessica aer , Richard Szeremany, Christine Clewell, and was going to ask the congregation to come up with more Nancy Vaughan. money than they were expecting for repairs to the The Chaplain reported that he made several hospital calls as well church building. as funerals and private meetings. The Executive Committee He gave the organist a copy of the service and asked her noted that his active service in this role is very much if she could come up with some kind of inspirational appreciated. music to play, after he made the announcement about the finances, to help put the congregation in a giving The Education Committee reports that 2 members are taking mood. SPC and one will take the CAGO. "Don't worry, I'll come up with something," she said. There was some discussion on need to grow membership etc. During the service, the minister paused and said, including other levels aside from professional organists (i.e. "Brothers and sisters, we find ourselves in great frends). This level of member, with an interest in the organ, can difficulty. The cost of the roof repairs is twice as much as be very helpful to the Chapter in growing interest for the we expected, and we need $4000 more. Any of you who instrument as well as supporting the Chapter with diverse skills. are able to pledge $100 or more, please stand up." The Reigstrar notes that we brochures availale that can help. At that moment, the organist began playing, "The Star A new Professional Development has been formed to address a Spangled Banner. wide range of issues around the professional employment scenarios that organists typically face but may not have been prepared to adequately deal with. Amanda Plazek will act as Director with George Tutwiler as a committee member based on his past years of experience with dimensions of these issues.. The Newsletter and Web committee members report that the Newsletter has been on budget. Because of postal discounts for bulk‐rate mailing there is no longer any pressing need to email newsletters. New web forms are now on‐line to easily submit events for publication in the newsletter. The support for the web will need to be renewed in early 2013. Several new positions for keyboard/organ opened, will be listed. Several vacation/fill‐in positions were accommodated so virtually no one was without an organist during the summer vacation season. There was a meeting of an ad‐hoc technology committee. This group is looking at electronic payments and forms on‐line for next year’s renewals. The committee reports that OAS blog has done well and that while not as popular, Facebook is providing an additional good electronic presence for the Chapter. The Competitions Coordinator reported that planning is underway for partnering with concert society as well as Quimby competition is underway. Dates are venues are being secured and budgeting has been completed to support these events in February and April. The POA Committee, of which Dale Gilliland was a founding and integral member, requested that the Executive Committee approve a $250 contribution from POA funds in memory of Dale Gilliland to Riverview Organ Fund. This was approved. In preparation for upcoming elections at the end of this season there was discussion of members to form a Nominating Committee. Executive Committee members will be working to solicit those members to serve on the Nominating Committee for the next elections. The meeting adjourned with the date of January 7th 2013 set for next Executive Committee meeting.

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New Chapter Directory Complete By Suzie Gilliland – Registrar([email protected]) The 2012 Biannual Directory has been completed. Thanks to all Chapter members who promply renewed their membership as well as updated their directory information. We are also particularly grateful to those who advertised in the directory since their participation helps to offset the production costs of the document. Please take a quick note to review their ads as well as the front and back areas of the directory that have a 'frequently asked questions' section as well as other useful informational items for members. The directory will be distributed at the September Guild meeting. If you are not at the meeting the directory will be mailed to your address on file with the Chapter. A replacement or duplicate copy of the Guild Directory available for a fee of $5.00. If you have any questions , please e‐ mail Suzie Gilliland at [email protected] or phone at 412.996.3556.

Pipe Organs Highlighted Prominently In News By Jon J. Danzak – Newsletter Editor ([email protected]) The Sunday August 26th edition of the Pittsburgh Tribune Review classical music critic Mark Kanny highlighted local pipe organs on the front page of "Section F ‐ Living" in an article titled "Pipes and Praise". Most of the main page of that section featured a very large picture of the façade of the organ at Saint Paul Roman Catholic Church in the Oakland section of Pittsburgh. It offered a magnificent display that was beautifully complemented by the recent renovation of the Cathedral that removed hanging light fixtures to offer an unobstructed view of this breathtakingly great and acoustically live environment. Don Fellows, organist at Saint Paul, was interviewed and spoke about the placement of the instrument as well as its character and construction. A picture of Don at the console appears on page 4 of the paper. In sharp contrast the pipe organ at Heinz Memorial Chapel a block away was also mentioned with a quote and picture of Bill Goff, who is one of the main organists for weddings at the Chapel. The contrast is striking because while the environments of both places are beautiful and acoustically live the pipes at Heinz Chapel are all hidden from view; keeping in character with organs built in private homes during that period where pipes were present but not displayed prominently. Bill mentions that the organ has a tremendous range as well as power to envelop and inspire. His comment was reinforced by a quote from Anglican minister Paul Johnson, a music lecturer at Carnegie Mellon University, who noted that unlike piano or keyboard the organ is a wind instrument that blends well with voices and can, if needed, Lightning Strikes ‐ Twice! won't be drowned out by a powerful congregation or choir. Who says that lightning doesn't strike twice? A more recent instrument and building is also pictured on the first page of Alan Lewis, organist at Calvary Episcopal, the article. Jim Burns, organist at Westminster Presbyterian Church in recently noted that once again lightning has Upper Saint Clair, is pictured at the console there with a modern façade in struck the church and damaged the instrument. the background. Several years ago a similar instrument caused A few more pictures from East Liberty Presbyterian Church appear in the havoc with performance schedules. inner page of the article. These highlight some of the pipework and We hope that the repairs will be quick. console of that great instrument. Edward Alan Moore, organist there, spoke about the interaction of the instrument and building as a vital component of any organ installation. For those who are not familiar with pipe organs and reading the article this is most revealing and instructive. He also explained how he used the MIDI (Musical Instrument Digital Interface) on the organ to record playing and then go out and listen to it from the congregation's point of view to make sure that the registration worked well. (Editor's Note: Most updated pipe organs will now have this useful addition that not only lets organists audit their practice but also can preserve and re‐play performances for demonstration; well‐worth consideration in any instrument renovation.) Bill Gesin, music director at St. Stephen's Episcopal in Wilkinsburg, recounted his first experiences with a large instrument which happened at Calvary Episcopal Church. He found it intimidating, having only played smaller instrument before that time. Fortunately some instruction from Alan Lewis, organist at Calvary Episcopal, went a long way in making him feel comfortable with using that great instrument. While the article speaks to many points that organists and aficionados of the instrument are well aware, it can be quite enlightening. If you happened to miss the article, you can access it on the web at www.triblive.com . Search for "organ Mark Kanny" and you'll find the article. There is also a nice video of Edward Moore at the console of East Liberty doing a quick demonstration. If you're planning on doing some organ renovation work, the article could also be a great tool to help convince the congregation that beautiful carpeting and wonderful pew cushions may not be helping the acoustics of the space.

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DINNER RESERVATION Richard Spotts on Tournemire's L'Orgue Mystique nd Monday, October 22 6:00pm meet and socialize, 6:30pm dinner, 7:30pm meeting, 8:00pm program Church of the Epiphany, Downtown Pittsburgh

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Guests ______

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Reservations to: Suzie Gilliland 123 South Euclid Avenue Pittsburgh, PA 15202‐3854 412.766.1505 or [email protected]

Keeping Time With Advertising Submit Pipeslines Events ONLINE! By Jon J. Danzak – Newsletter Editor ([email protected]) Good timing is important for good music. As someone once said "Time is Please go to www.pitago.org Noteworthy the thing that keeps everything from happening at once." Often times the Events section and click on the top right link to submit your event on‐line. This form will very last thought that crosses a musician's mind when considering an help you make sure that you capture all the upcoming performance is advertising and promotion. With all of the important details about your event. practice and logistics that go into a performance, especially if it requires coordination with other performers and facilities staff, it can be daunting to get everything to come together to make the event happen. Getting timing right with advertising can be a key make‐or‐ break thing for your event to be successful. It can be the difference between getting 5 versus 50 people at your event. It's important to realize that most regular publications have a production schedule that means they are 'going to press' several weeks before the actual publication date. Working backwards if you drop an item in the mail it may take 2‐3 days to reach its destination. Allow a day to make time to get to the post office and a day for the person to open and read the piece that is one week in terms of post/transit time. It the item is being mailed, someone had to print labels, seal the item or put it in an envelope and put labels on the item. For printing, allowing the printer time to get paper in stock, schedule the job, proof it and finally produce it can easily be another 2‐3 days plus. Simply for printing and distribution ‐ 2 weeks is consumed. Editing and formatting, collecting all the last bits of information has to also happen. That may take several days, especially if there is some 'breaking' news item to be put in. If you want to get something into a printed and distributed item its best to allow at least 4 weeks minimum lead time ‐ but even better to allow for 6‐8 weeks. While electronic distribution, email and postings are ‘instant’ the plans of your audience are not. Many people plan evening and weekend activity several days or weeks in advance. So a late/instant reminder may not be effective. A series of timed announcements that provides early as well as last‐minute notification is often better. A bit for forethought, several months in advance, can make a tremendous difference in the success of your event. Copyright© 2012, Pittsburgh Chapter of the American Guild of Organists, all rights reserved. For a current listing of officers, committee directors and organists available for substitute service see the web site www.pitago.org or call the Editor at 412.241.2345 if you cannot access the web. This information will also be periodically printed in Pipelines as a convenience to the membership. Please contact the Chapter Registrar to update your address or change to/from electronic distribution of Pipelines.

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Substitute Organists available for Substitute Organists NOT available for SUNDAY MORNING services SUNDAY MORNING services Name Phone Zipcode Services Name Phone Zipcode Services Anwyll, Jeffry W. 412.638.6311 15202 WFES Aikins,Candace 724.568.2640 15690 WF Banas, David 440.382.8407 15238 WFES Alexander, Todd 412.482.2267 15237 WFES Conti, Michael 412.331.1372 15210 WF Allen, Larry 412.366.9198 15237 WFE English, Daniel 412.889.2681 15209 WFESL Anderson, Gerald 412.251.6718 15223 WFE Evans, Bill 412.953.0155 15206 WFES* Bruhn, Lynn 724.733.8111 15632 WFE Janko, Ray 724.325.7449 15668 WFES Carterette, Nathan 203.668.4370 15201 WFES Justham, Mary Ann 724.274.5693 15144 WF Daugherty, Jamie 412.292.1970 15056 W Houggy, Helen 412.487.5124 15101 F Daniels, J. R. 412.389.6658 15212 WF Keefer, Jason 724.3175618 15211 WFES DiCarlo, Bonnie 412.362.7690 15206 WFE LaPlaca, Ethan 412.527.9553 15143 WFES Doktorski, Henry 724.693.8752 15071 WFES LaRue, Elizabeth 412.999.4812 15218 WFES Gordon, Jacob 412.243.4483 15221 WFES Prokopchak, Michele 412.835.0905 15102 WFES (weekends) Holland, Marlene 724.728.2474 15009 WFE 301.989.2238 20905 WFES (weekdays) Miller, Jane 412.526.6618 15139 WF Reed, Eileen 724.846.1982 15010 E Murphy, Ryan 412.726.0346 15218 WFES Roederer, Charlotte 412.780.7445 15213 EFS Painter, Michael 703.943.0871 15062 LWEFS Rubright, Sandy S. 724.994.8872 15668 WFE Pinkerton, Richard 412.561.2015 15243 WFE Slaugh, Carolyn 412.466.5204 15122 WFES Reiland, Michael 412.882.5521 15227 WFE Szeremany, Richard 412.327.6254 15146 WFES Rasely, Don 724.355.5571 15226 WFE (Day) Yoder, Stanley 412.826.5746 15235 None 724.283.4829 15226 WFE (Eve.) Services: W‐Weddings, F‐Funerals, E‐Eveinings, S‐Saturdays, L‐Liturgical Only, Spencer, George 412.731.3324 15147 WFE N‐Non‐Liturgical, *‐New addition to list Strobel, Joyce Moon 412.366.0074 15237 WF Send information to the editor: November Newsletter Jon J. Danzak, 629 S. Braddock Avenue, Deadline is 5PM th Pittsburgh, PA 15221‐3415, October 10 [email protected] 412.241.2345