NEWSLETTER of the Chapter /American Guild of Organists ESTABLISHED IN 1913 SPRING 2010

LETTER FROM THE DEAN Dear Chapter Members! The year has gone by quickly and, although we still have the Members’ Recital (3PM, June 13, Church of the Redeemer in Hyde Park) left to enjoy, we are already looking towards next year with excitement. A full list of next year’s activities will appear in August. Among the programs we have planned or are considering are a banquet for musicians and clergy, a program on service playing and improvisation, a demonstration of Midi technology, a choral workshop with Paul Tucker (Head of Choral Studies at the University of Kansas), and a program on new organ music in varying levels of difficulty. Of course, we will hold another scholarship competition and a Pedals Pipes and Pizza event. In addition, we will begin grant-writing activities to underwrite some of our events, including the possibility of an organ concert series. I hope that you noted the article in the June issue of The American Organist (p.52) that reported on the chapter’s “Symposium on the Organ and Choral Music of Adolphus Hailstork” in February at Christ Church Cathedral. If you didn’t attend the event, you missed an utterly extraordinary program. Some of the works performed are unpublished and I don’t expect ever to hear them again. Some of the works were so well performed that I doubt I will ever hear them done better again. This program certainly set the bar for outstanding performance. All the choirs and organists who produced this program were a great demonstration of the exceptional musical power of the greater Cincinnati area and a fine feather in our chapter’s cap. This coming year, we look forward to an excellent roster of events. However, it is imperative that all chapter members understand that we need far better attendance at these events than we have had for several years. The executive committee will embark on a new effort to increase attendance at our programs this year. This will include outreach to individual members as well as good advertising of our events. We should all be painfully aware that the organ as a liturgical and concert instrument has an uncertain future. While it may be difficult for you and me to imagine that the organ could disappear, we are

SPRING 2010 LETTER FROM THE DEAN ! PAGE2 confronted with the reality that numerous important commitment that the executive committee embodies schools of music and conservatories (e.g. and feel certain that it will produce an exciting Northwestern University) have eliminated programs 2010-11 season. I look forward to seeing you and in organ studies and church music. This is a reality interacting with you at our events. Please show your that we as members of the American Guild of commitment to the organ and to AGO by attending Organists must take quite seriously. as many chapter events as you can! Frankly, if as a chapter we do not support the events Yours truly, that the executive committee plans—whether they Bob Benson - Dean, are concerts, symposia, potlucks, demonstrations, Cincinnati Chapter AGO educational programs, or anything else—we are contributing directly to the demise of the organ. If as In Memory of chapter members we are not helping the people in our various churches and community organizations Tom McGraw understand how important the organ is, if we are not November 7, 1943 inviting young people, clergy, other musicians, and to music lovers in general to attend and/or participate in March 9, 2010 chapter events with us, we are actually promoting the disappearance of the king of instruments. Tom served as organist at Salem In June, you will be receiving a ballot to elect new United Church of members to the chapter executive committee along Christ in downtown with a notice for membership renewal. When you Cincinnati. He also fill out your membership renewal form, please served on the consider asking someone you know who is a church Executive musician, a clergy person, or simply a lover of good Committee of our chapter. He allowed us to have organ and choral music to join the chapter. If you concerts and executive meetings at his church. He are shy about approaching others, send names of will be greatly missed by all. Tom is survived by his potential members to our Registrar, Don Auberger. wife, Carol (Nee: Surritt). He and I will invite these people to join AGO and become part of the movement to save the organ from WELCOME NEW MEMBERS! extinction. This year the executive committee will be Kevin A. Rose (Dean-Dayton Chapter) working diligently at increasing our membership. 2840 Whittier Ave. (Did you know that the Columbus and Cleveland Dayton, OH 45420 chapters at 147 and 190, respectively, are (937) 259-0734 home (937) 361-4788 cell significantly larger than the Cincinnati chapter at [email protected] 120?) Kevin is outgoing Dean of the Dayton Chapter. He I am pleased to say that we have a number of new and his wife will be moving to the Cincinnati area. faces from among the membership who have agreed Zoltan Marczi to serve on the executive committee. It is always 7061 Mulberry Street gratifying when members step up and are willing to Cincinnati, OH 45239 serve the chapter and the national organization in this (513) 931-1454 home (513) 741-5303 work way. I am very excited about the energy and [email protected]

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(Continued from Page 2) magazine collection in the Music Library of the Zoltan is an incredible organist and pianist. He is University of California, Berkeley. Here is our from Budapest, Hungary and came to Cincinnati in chapter’s (Southern Chapter) final report that connection with CCM studies. He studied in appeared in the first volume of The American Hungary with a student of Bela Bartok. Organist 92 years ago.

Dale R. Harris, BM SOUTHERN OHIO 3900 Rose Hill Ave. Apt. 705A Dean: Sidney C. Durst, F.A.G.O., 137 West 4th Cincinnati, OH 45229-1462 Street, Cincinnati, Ohio. Phone 903-271-7216 Sub-Dean: John Yoakley, A.A.G.O., 222 West 4th [email protected] Street, Cincinnati, Ohio. Dale is a "dual" member, with his primary Secretary: C. Hugo Grimm, 2232 Fulton Avenue, membership being the Dallas Chapter. Walnut Hills, Cincinnati, Ohio. Treasurer: J. Alfred Schehl, A.A.G.O., 1137 Richard Lewis Seton Avenue, Price Hill, Cincinnati, Ohio. 7756 Anchor Way Registrar: Wm. H. Grubbs, 322 West 4th Street, Florence, KY 41042 Cincinnati, Ohio. (302)463-9843 cell Executive Committee: Alois Bartschmid, F.A.G.O.; [email protected] H. D. LeBaron, A.A. G. O.; J. Warren Ritchey. Gordon Graham, Leo S. Thuis, Carl W. Grimm, Mrs. James (Rick) Marquardt Nell Rowlett Kemper, Mrs. Lillian Arkell Rixford, 3092 Arbor Dr. Adolph H. Stadermann. Edgewood, KY 41017 We are pleased to present our esteemed Treasurer, J. (859)426-8256 home (513) 684-7602 work Alfred Schehl. A. A. G. O. He was born July 12, [email protected] 1882, in Cincinnati, and received his early training from his fa- J. Alfred Schehl, A. A. G. O. their, and at the College of Music of Cincinnati. His masters were \V. S. Sterling (organ), Romeo Gorno, Ebert- Buchheim, Clarence Adler (piano), Leandro Campanari, Jose Marien (violin). X. J. Elsenheimer. Louis V. Saar (composition), Frank Van der Stucken (orchestration and conducting). JUNE 1918 He became an intimate personal friend of the latter, Volume 1, Number 6, Page 338 and for eight years assisted him as accompanist and sub-conductor of the famous May Music Festivals. HISTORICALLY SPEAKING For ten years he was a violinist in the Cincinnati Cincinnati Chapter - Back in Time - Part 4 Symphony Orchestra and for eight years director of the Mozart Club, an excellent mixed chorus. Mr. Our own Emily Adams found a book on Google Schehl has been in continuous service as a Roman Books web site. It is the first volume of The Catholic organist and choirmaster since he was American Organist magazine that was published in sixteen years of age. and is now serving at St. 1918. The bounded volume was part of a huge Lawrence where he has an excellent choir of boys

SPRING 2010 HISTORICALLY SPEAKING! PAGE4 and men and where the congregational singing of MOLLER ORGAN NEEDS A HOME eight hundred school children cannot be surpassed. He himself has contributed six children to that A very nice Moller Artiste pipe organ currently chorus, each one of whom is as intensely musical as located in Ashland, KY, in a private residence, needs the father. His compositions include works in all a new home. The organ is in excellent condition. forms except symphony and opera; one of his Specifications anthems received honorable mention in the Clemson PEDAL: contest of 1916. His most extensive work is the 16 Bourdon; 8 Bourdon; 4 Principal; incidental music to the Passion Play for full chorus 4 Stopped Flute; 2 Gemshorn and orchestra. Mr. Schehl is a member of the SWELL: Cincinnati Archdiocesan Commission of Church 8 Stopped Flute; 8 Gemshorn; 4 Nason Flute; Music, the St. Gregory Society, and Musicians' Club. 2 2/3 Nasard; 2 Block Flute; 1 1/3 Larigot; 1 Fife He received his Associate Degree in 1916. and lias GREAT: been treasurer since the foundation of the Chapter. 8 Principal; 8 Stopped Flute; 4 Spitz Flute; 2 2/3 Twelfth; 2 Fifteenth; 2 Piccolo Charles Heinroth, of Carnegie Institute, Pittsburgh, gave a recital to the Chapter at the Church of the Buyer responsible for move; Asking price $8,500; Covenant. April 4th. Needless to say it was of the Contact: Dr. E.B. Gevedon (606) 324-5992 highest order and created great enthusiasm, the or, locally, contact Don Auberger (513) 598-5919 audience refusing to leave until he had added more numbers. The program included—Bach's Toccata and Fugue in D Minor; in Paradisum, Du- bois; Spring Song, MacFarland; Sonata in C minor, Ralph Baldwin; The Spirit of God, C. Hugo Grimm; The Brook. Dethier; Lamentation, Guilmant; Harmonious Blacksmith, Handel; Finale, Yierne. The officers entertained Mr. Heinroth at " Schuler's " after the recital, and the pleasant visit ended with him enrolling as a Colleague of our Chapter. A NOTE FROM THE REGISTRAR Donald C. Auberger, Jr. Very soon….during early June….each member will be receiving their annual AGO dues renewal form. Please complete the form and return it with your dues payment no later than AUGUST 1st. This year, the August 1st due date is a true “deadline”. We have been informed by the national office that current members returning their dues renewals after August 1st will miss the November and December issues of The American Organist magazine. I’ll do my by getting the forms to you in early June…… please do your part and return them timely.

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Cincinnati Chapter Members' Recital.

Mark your calendar for Sunday, June 13th. 3:00 PM at Church of the Redeemer in Hyde Park. This church has a Sanctuary Organ built by Casavant Freres in 1964. Photos as well as a stoplist was provided by Paul Welch.

Organ Spotlight The Sanctuary Organ of Church of the Redeemer, Cincinnati Built by: Casavant Freres, 1964, Opus 2806

GREAT SWELL 16 Quintade 16 Lieblich Gedeckt 8 Principal 8 Viole de Gamba 8 Rohr Flote 8 Voix Celeste 4 Octave 8 Nachthorn Ged. 4 Spitz Flote 4 Geigen Principal 2-2/3 Rohrnasat 4 Lieblich Flote 2 Super Octave 2-2/3 Nazard IV Mixtur 2 Wald Flote 8 Trompete 1-3/5 Tierce IV Fourniture 16 Contra Fagott 8 Trompette 8 Oboe Tremulant

PEDAL POSITIV 32 Bourdon 8 Gedeckt 16 Contrabass 4 Prestant 16 Principal 4 Koppel Flote 16 Subbass 2 Block Flote 16 Quintade 1-1/3 Quint Flote 8 Principal 1 Sifflote 8 Rohr Gedeckt II Sesquialtera 4 Choralbass IV Mixtur 2 Nachthorn IV Mixtur 32 Contra Trompette 16 Posaune 8 Trompete 4 Schalmey

DIRECTOR OF WORSHIP AND MUSIC

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Holy Cross - Immaculata Parish, c. Provide service at weddings and funerals. (This Cincinnati (Mt. Adams), OH is negotiable. Schedule and availability is to be Holy Cross – Immaculata Parish, Mt. Adams, Ohio, worked out with music director.) seeks a full-time or part-time liturgist/pastoral d. Available to accompany choir rehearsal. (once musician to minister in this parish of 400 families. weekly on academic calendar) Providing music for weekend Masses, funerals and IV. Position Specification / Requirements weddings (additional compensation), other liturgical A. Skills, Knowledge and/or Abilities (SKAs) services, directing adult choir and cantor programs, a. High degree of proficiency in the use of organ as combining contemporary and traditional Catholic attested to by formal credentials and a personal liturgical music. Responsibilities include: planning performance audition. and preparation of parish liturgies, formation of all b. Working knowledge of other instruments which liturgical ministers; oversight of parish liturgies in might be used in liturgical music a plus. collaboration with pastor, pastoral staff, and worship c. Must have a knowledge and appreciation of the commission. Education and experience: Bachelor’s Church’s liturgical tradition as well as current Degree or Organ/Keyboard Proficiency Certificate liturgical practice. and completion of the Archdiocesan liturgy d. Must have a good knowledge of quality repertoire examination; experience in choral conducting; available for liturgical music program. Ability to knowledge of Catholic liturgical music and Catholic work with a children’s choir a plus. liturgy. Salary commensurate with experience. e. Must be able to adhere to liturgical norms and Parish website is www.hciparish.org. Send letter of adapt to liturgical changes as directed by introduction, resume and names of three references ecclesiastical authority (archbishop and pastor). to: Director of Worship Search Committee, Holy B. Education, Training and/or Experience Cross – Immaculata Church, 30 Guido Street, a. Negotiable. Assuming high degree of proficiency Cincinnati, OH 45202 or Email: with organ. [email protected] b. Experience in parish liturgical music programs a very strong plus. V. Working environment ORGANIST/ACCOMPANIST Our Lady of Victory Regular weekend and evening work hours required (one evening weekly for choir practice 8 months of I. Identifying Information year). Along with regular parish liturgical schedule, Position Title: ORGANIST/ACCOMPANIST musicians may be required to provide music for Status: Part Time (paid per event) additional services during Holy Week, sacramental Reports to: Music Director (in turn to Pastor) celebrations, weddings and funerals. II. Primary Function of this Position Those who are interested in the position should call Accompanist responsible for working collaboratively 922-4460 and ask to speak to Mr. Charlie Fehr, with and reporting to Music Director to play at all Business Manager, for more information. major liturgical events III. Position Content WORSHIP ACCOMPANIST: Grace Community a. Provide regular service at weekend liturgies. (3 Presbyterian Church in Maineville is seeking per weekend) someone to provide appropriate music for worship b. Provide regular service at major holy days and and to accompany the choir and soloists. One special liturgical occasions. (Christmas, Easter Sunday service; one weekly rehearsal September Triduum, Confirmation, First Communion, through May. Two weeks paid vacation. Call Tom graduation, etc.) Graler (513-339-0353) for more information.

SPRING 2010 CHAPTER FLASHBACKS! PAGE7 Members Meeting and Concert Adolphus Hailstork Symposium January 24, 2010 at Kim Heindel's Studio February 20, 2010 at Covington, Kentucky Christ Church Cathedral

Kim’s collection of keyboard instruments Winton Woods High School Varsity Ensemble

Photos of the members meeting were taken by Dan Pater Schola Cantorum of Christ Church Glendale

Our host, Kim Heindel performs on the J. W. Walker organ Yun Kyong Kim, organist and Choirmaster of Christ Episcopal Church of Dayton

SPRING 2010 UPCOMING CHAPTER EVENTS COMING SOON! Members Recital A Day in the Country Mark your calendar for Sunday, June 13th. 3:00 PM See, hear, and craw through several historical pipe at Church of the Redeemer in Hyde Park. organ treasures in Brown County Ohio. It is This church has a Sanctuary Organ built by presented by our members who live out there. More Casavant Freres in 1964. details coming soon.

LATE BREAKING NEWS - FOR SALE! Lowery electronic organ with full pedal board, suitable for home or chapel use. Will consider best offer. Contact Carol McGraw, 513 381-3213.

AGO Mission Statement The American Guild of Organists (AGO) is the The purpose of the American Guild of Organists is national professional association serving the to promote the organ in its historic and evolving organ and choral music fields. The Guild serves roles, to encourage excellence in the performance approximately 20,000 members in 330 chapters of organ and choral music, and to provide a forum throughout the , Europe, Asia, and for mutual support, inspiration, education, and Australia. certification of Guild members. Founded in 1896 as both an educational and service organization, the Guild seeks to set and maintain high musical standards and to promote understanding and Chapter Officers Executive Committee appreciation of all aspects of organ and choral music. Dean: 2011 Dr. Robert Benson Isaiah Hyman The purposes of the Winston Vaughan American Guild of Organists are: Treasurer & Registrar: 1. To advance the cause of organ and choral music, Donald C. Auberger, Jr. Placements to increase their contributions to aesthetic and John Deaver religious experiences, and to promote their Secretary: 859-431-1786 understanding, appreciation, and enjoyment. Kristy Swift (acting) 2. To improve the proficiency of organists and choral Webmaster conductors. Executive Committee & Newsletter 3. To evaluate, by examination, attainments in organ 2010 Editor playing, choral techniques, conducting, and the James A. Bronstrup Larry Klug theory and general knowledge of music, and to Thomas W. Graler [email protected] grant certificates to those who pass such Kristy Swift examinations at specified levels of attainment. Sandy Martin 4. To provide members with opportunities to meet for discussion of professional topics, and to pursue such other activities as contribute to the fulfillment of the purposes of the Guild.

Cincinnati Chapter / American Guild of Organists Larry Klug - Editor 9925 Crusader Drive Cincinnati, OH 45251