NDO CRFEBRUARY 2007ES CE VOLUME LXIX, NO. 6 NEWSLETTER OF THE PHILADELPHIA CHAPTER OF THE AMERICAN GUILD OF ORGANISTS
IN THIS ISSUE...
FEBRUARY CHAPTER EVENTS 1
DEAN’S LETTER 2 Jeffrey Fowler, Dean
CRESCENDO STAFF INFORMATION 2
REGISTRAR’S CORNER 3
PHILADELPHIA CHAPTER AGO: 3 Offices and Committees Directory
CHAPTER EVENTS 2006-2007 5
PATRONS 5
POSITIONS AVAILABLE 6
TUESDAY NOON RECITALS 8
CALENDAR OF EVENTS 9
SUBSTITUTE ORGANIST LIST 10 Paul Jacobs, Organist Verizon Hall at The Kimmel Center Saturday February 10, 2007 at 3:00 PM Works by Weaver, Franck, Messiaen and Reger
Mardi Gras Harker-Ranando Residence 4514 Chester Avenue Philadelphia, PA 19143 Monday February 19, 2007 at 7:00 PM
his month we have two events of a contrasting nature! The first event, featuring organist Paul Jacobs, will be the continuation of the organ recital series which we are co-sponsoring at The Kimmel Center. Paul has strong Philadelphia connections, having studied here for five years at The Curtis Institute of Music. This is a wonderful way to welcome him back and to feature one of "our own." Tickets are $28, but a reduced rate is available to our members for $23T by contacting Judy Bell at [email protected] or 215-860-6664. A dinner will be held after the recital at The Franklin Inn Club located at 205 South Camac Street. The cost is $30 per person (a real deal!!) and includes hors d'oeuvres, dinner and dessert. Those who were present for dinner after Cherry Rhodes' recital will remember what a great time we all had and what a wonderful meal Continued on page 4 CRESCENDO, the official bulletin of the Philadelphia Chapter of the American Guild CRESCENDO of Organists, is published monthly, September through FEBRUARY 2007 VOLUME LXIX, NO. 6 June. All material for publication must reach the Editor 2 by the 1st day of the month preceding the date of issue, DEAN’S LETTER i.e. November 1 for the December issue. This must be type written and e-mailed (text supplied in an Happy belated 2007, even as you’re looking forward (maybe) to attachment), or mailed. A hard copy should be included Valentine’s Day, another Hallmark moment. On to the business at hand… for display ads. Submissions become the property of the Philadelphia Chapter of the AGO and will not be returned Congrats to Katherine Reier on another astounding January JumpStart! unless accompanied by a self-addressed and stamped Thanks also to Bryn Mawr Presbyterian Church and Jeff Brillhart for envelope. CRESCENDO reserves the right to make hosting the event. The great availability of space and two marvelous editorial changes and to shorten articles to fit space organs makes Bryn Mawr an ideal location for the JumpStart. The Jeff Fowler limitations. Articles in Crescendo reflect the views of the Philadelphia Chapter has a history with BMPC, and it’s wonderful to writers and not necessarily those of the Guild. All continue it. Now onward to an even bigger and better JJ in 2008! advertising must be arranged through the Advertising Manager. Organist Paul Jacobs is the featured event for February with his recital in the Kimmel Center’s Verizon Hall on the Saturday the 10th at 3:00pm. I will be sending you an email Advertising Rates early on which I encourage you to send on to those on your own email list, such as choir members, family, Camera-ready: One-Time Season and friends. It would be great to pack the house for this! Paul, a legend in the making, is not to be 1/8 page: $40 $285 missed by anyone with half an interest in the Art of the Organ! A dinner at the Franklin Inn Club follows 1/4 page: $70 $530 the concert. See the details in the cover article to make dinner reservations and to secure the best seats at 1/2 page: $85 $630 full page: $140 a reduced rate. The chapter is also making tickets available to students at an even lower price. Our plan Professional card: N/A $60 is to make this concert available to every young organist who is interested. (members only; no phone numbers) Then, just for the social heck of it, there’s a Mardi Gras party at Roy Harker’s place in West Philly on Composition/Design, add $95 per ad Monday, February 19 at 7:00. Details about this may again be found in the cover article. An abbreviated Executive Committee Meeting will be squeezed into the schedule at Roy’s too. If you are a new to the Editorial Board chapter, you are especially invited to join us, but even if you’ve been around for sometime, come to the Carl Gedeik, Editor, CRESCENDO party. Sometimes I get the feeling that some of you are too shy to join us. We really are a friendly group! 215-247-6827 If you can’t make it by seven, come when you can. email: [email protected] I have been associated with the Philadelphia Chapter since about 1974 (with a hiatus in the 80’s in Ann Roy Harker, Publisher Arbor). It’s been said that some consider the Philadelphia Chapter aloof and unfriendly while others may 4514 Chester Ave, Philadelphia PA 19143-3707 actually be intimidated by the group. Balderdash! I have never met a more likeable and sociable group 215-222-3831 of people! We share the same interests and concerns. We speak the same language and appreciate the email: [email protected] same things. Yes - it is true that the chapter is made up of people of extremely differing levels of skill and interest, but if you didn’t know, you would be very hard pressed to guess who is who. Our members are Katherine Reier, Circulation Coordinator all genuinely real and kind to the person! The Philadelphia Chapter is an incredibly nurturing and caring 215-517-4160 group, and those of us on the inside know this for a fact and enjoy it! email: [email protected] That’s the message of this month’s letter: the genuine humanity of our Chapter. For some of us, our Calendar of Events mission is a lifelong passion and a full-time commitment. For others, it may be an avocation, a hobby, or Timothy M. Evers, Coordinator just as a fan of the organ. But put everyone in the same room, and we get along famously together! So 215-348-4004, x117 don’t just sit at home watching the tube on the 19th! Make plans to joins us at Roy’s big house. Bring a email: [email protected] friend! You’re crazy to miss it!
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The deadline for the next issue, March 2007, will be February 1, 2007. • • • CRESCENDO PHILADELPHIA FEBRUARY 2007 VOLUME LXIX, NO. 6 CHAPTER 3 AMERICAN GUILD REGISTRAR’S CORNER OF ORGANISTS ELECTED OFFICES J OE L EWIS, REGISTRAR DEAN Jeff Fowler 610-688-8700 SUB DEAN Alan Morrison 215-735-8259 REDUCED RATES FOR DUES SECRETARY Maria deJ. Ellis 610-896-6189 As mentioned in last month's column, the National AGO Membership Office is again sponsoring a CORRESPONDING SEC’Y Sister Paula Napoli 215-637-3838 REDUCED DUES RATE program for the remainder of the 2006-2007 membership year, which ends TREASURER Gerald Troy 610-626-5486 June 30, 2007. The reduced rate is for NEW MEMBERS ONLY who join the Guild between February 1 through March 31 of 2007. This rate allows these new members to still receive nine monthly issues of REGISTRAR Joe Lewis 610-935-0895 The American Organist (beginning with the March 2007 issue) and, of course, our local Crescendo COMMUNICATIONS Roy Harker 215-222-3831 (up through the June issue, since it is not published during July and August). This is a great way to EXECUTIVE COMMITTEE get potential members to join NOW for the current year prior to the beginning of the new 2007- Term ending 2007: Tim Evers 215-348-4004 X117 2008 drive, and to benefit by receiving TAO sooner instead of waiting for the normal subscription Loretta Hartnett 610-352-5441 dates of December '07- November '08 applied to brand new members who wait to join us for the Karen Whitney 215-424-8450 '07-'08 year. Also note that the National Office currently does not pro-rate memberships based on Brad Winters 610-459-5538 when one joins the Guild, so this program offers their only discount on dues. Term ending 2008: Judith Fichthorn Bell 215-860-6664 We have recently received several new members (thanks due to the special words of Gary Garletts 610-853-8295 encouragement from those in our present membership), and for that we are very grateful. All you Rosemary Hood 215-334-3643 need do is to remind potential members to email or call me to receive our forms (and reduced H.L. Smith II 610-688-0291 dues rates), and since most people now have internet access, they can go to our website Term ending 2009: David Beatty 410-569-5159
CURRENT MEMBERSHIP APPOINTED LEADERSHIP ARCHIVES We now stand at 416 members as of the deadline for this issue. The 2007 Directory does contain Lois S. Ruth [email protected] all current member data, and this column will then continue to update you monthly on new names Arthur D. Zbinden 215-659-2871 and addresses as received throughout the upcoming year. Since I always immediately inform the CHAPLAIN NYC AGOHQ membership office of address data changes, please inform me ASAP prior to your Rev. Bruce Thorsen [email protected] CRESCENDO ADVERTISING next move to insure that your TAO and Crescendo arrive at the right location. Changes in phone, Roy Harker [email protected] email and institution should also be sent along to me so we can keep local contact with you. CRESCENDO PUBLISHER SINCERE THANKS Roy Harker [email protected] CRESCENDO EDITOR I would again sincerely like to thank Roy Harker, our Communications Coordinator, for all his help in Carl Gedeik [email protected] the creation and publication of this year's 2007 Membership Directory. His publication knowledge and CRESCENDO CALENDAR of EVENTS Timothy M. Evers [email protected] computer expertise have made my job on this project so much easier, and it is greatly appreciated. CRESCENDO CIRCULATION Joe Lewis Katherine J. Reier [email protected] WEBSITE REGISTRAR Frank Orman [email protected] [email protected] • 610-935-0895 COMPETITIONS Alan Morrison [email protected] ENDOWMENT Martha N. Johnson [email protected] JOB PLACEMENT MEMBERSHIP INFORMATION Allen Popjoy [email protected]/610-269-7069 PROFESSIONAL DEVELOPMENT J OSEPH L EWIS, REGISTRAR Judith Lang [email protected] TUESDAY NOON RECITALS Want to join the Philadelphia chapter of the American Guild of Organists? Andrew K. Heller [email protected]/610-789-0146 Need to report AGO Directory changes on your current membership? VOLUNTEERS Need to purchase a set of chapter mailing labels for your next music event? Loretta Hartnett [email protected]
• • • Contact our Registrar, Joe Lewis at: 49 North Spring Lane Phoenixville, PA 19460 610-935-0895 [email protected] CRESCENDO FEBRUARY 2007 4 VOLUME LXIX, NO. 6 Chapter Events for February Continued from page 1 ______awaited us in such a quaint, historic club. Thanks again to chapter member TICKETS FOR PAUL JACOBS CONCERT AT THE KIMMEL: Wesley Parrott for hosting us. We will need a final count by February 3rd, Our Chapter has obtained a block of tickets at a Group Rate. so please contact Alan Morrison at [email protected] or 215-360-8336 to confirm your reservation. You may pay at the door. If you are interested in attending,please contact Judie Bell (215) 860-6664, or [email protected]. THEN, on Monday February 19 at 7:00 PM, we will celebrate Mardi Gras in the comfort of the beautiful home of Roy Harker and Bob Ranando. Those You won't want to miss this Program, so order your ticket ASAP! who have attended parties there in the past will attest to the good food, wine, and beautiful surroundings. This is a wonderful opportunity to mingle with your colleagues in a relaxed atmosphere. This is open to all AGO • • • members and friends. BIO for Paul Jacobs DIRECTIONS TO ROY HARKER’S HOME 4514 Chester Avenue, Philadelphia, PA 19143 Paul Jacobs is currently chairman of the organ department at New York’s 215-222-3831 Juilliard School. He came to national attention as a concert organist in 2000 when he twice performed the complete organ works of J.S. Bach in 14 FROM I-95/I-76: consecutive evenings in New York City and Philadelphia. Later in the year, Exit “To Center City - 676 West”; on 676 west go across town to Exit (right) he trumped that achievement by performing the complete works again in a “To Airport - 76 East”; this is a hairpin turn under the expressway that will spectacular 18-hour non-stop marathon in Pittsburgh. In 2000 he was a bring you to 76 East (The Schuylkill Expressway); featured performer for the national convention of the American Guild of Organists in Seattle and in 2004 was a featured artist at the organization’s Follow Expressway past 30th Street and South Street exits to exit right national convention in Los Angeles. “University City”. Stay right around curve to University Avenue. A recitalist possessing a huge repertoire, Paul Jacobs has memorized the Continue on University Avenue through 3 lights to Baltimore Avenue complete organ works of Brahms, Franck, and Duruflé, much Messiaen, most intersection; Get in left turn lanes and wait for left turn green arrow. Turn of Bach, and a vast range of other organ literature. In 2002 he performed the left on Baltimore Avenue. Keep left as you turn and take left side of fork in complete organ works of Messiaen in a series of nine-hour one-day marathons road (to Woodland Avenue). Continue on Woodland, about two blocks, until in six American cities: Chicago, Washington DC, Atlanta, San Francisco, next fork in road. Bear to the right. You are now on Chester Avenue. Minneapolis, and Seattle, and has more recently repeated the extraordinary Continue on Chester past Clark Park and past 45th Street. The house is performance in New York City. He has performed throughout the United States beyond 45th on the left-hand side (4514 Chester). as well as in South America, Asia, Australia, Canada, and Europe. FROM Downtown Philadelphia: Mr. Jacobs has been a featured artist on Public Radio International's Go west on Walnut Street, all the way to 46th Street. Turn Left. Follow "Pipedreams," Bavarian Radio, Brazilian Arts Television, ABC television’s 46th, past several stop signs to Baltimore Avenue (first traffic light). World News Tonight, NPR’s Morning Edition, and Minnesota Public Radio. He Continue on 46th (it bends a little to the left here) to next light (Springfield). has captured first prizes in numerous competitions, including the 1999 Fort Continue on 46th to next intersection (stop sign) Chester Avenue. Turn left. Wayne National Organ Competition, and the 1998 Albert Schweitzer The House is on the right, midway down block. National Organ Competition. He is the first organist ever to be honored with the Harvard Musical Association's prestigious Arthur W. Foote Award. At Yale To return to I-95/I-76: University, he was awarded numerous honors including the Dean's Prize and Go straight on Chester Avenue (East); it will merge into Woodland Avenue the Faculty Prize of the Institute of Sacred Music. His debut recording was after a few blocks; continue on Woodland. At first light, continue straight, released in 2004 on the JAV label and features an unedited release of an then bend to right around the front of the VA Hospital. Keep right. At light all-Bach program. you will be turning right onto University Avenue. Continue straight, past two Paul Jacobs began studying the piano at the age of six and the organ at age lights, to entrance ramp (on right) for 76 West (Schuylkill Expressway). 13. By the age of 15 he was appointed head organist of a parish of 3,500 • • • families in his hometown of Washington, Pennsylvania, continuing his organ studies with George Rau and his piano studies with Susan Woodard. He received a full scholarship to study at the Curtis Institute of Music in Philadelphia and graduated as a double major, studying organ with John Weaver and harpsichord with Lionel Party. He subsequently received the Master of Music degree and Artist Diploma from Yale, studying organ with Thomas Murray. In 2005 he was honored with the Distinguished Alumni Award from the Yale School of Music, along with violinist Syoko Aki and composer Daniel Asia. CRESCENDO FEBRUARY 2007 5 VOLUME LXIX, NO. 6 CHAPTER EVENTS
SPECIAL THANKS TO OUR PHILADELPHIA Sunday, September 17, 2006 4:00PM CHAPTER PATRONS FOR 2006-2007 Members Recital and Installation of Officers LEHMAN MEMORIAL METHODIST CHURCH, HATBORO ______ANGEL Saturday, October 14, 2006 3:00 PM Dr. David P. Beatty Dr. Jeffrey B. Fowler Cherry Rhodes THE KIMMEL CENTER ______BENEFACTOR Co-Sponsored by the Philadelphia Chapter AGO and Kimmel Center Presents Michael Blakeney Jeffrey L. Brillhart Sunday, October 22, 2006 5:00 PM Stephanie Liem Lauretta E. Miller Clergy/Church Musician Discussion & Pot Luck CHURCH OF THE HOLY SPIRIT, HARLEYSVILLE ______SPONSORS Friday, November 17, 2006, 6:30 PM David W. Christianson Peter R. Conte AAGO Pot Luck Dinner and Philadelphia Legends Series IV David L. Furniss Roy Harker GLORIA DEI EPISCOPAL CHURCH (OLD SWEDES') WITH PAUL FEJKO, PHILADELPHIA, PA Barbara R.Hartenbauer Joseph J. Lewis Alan Morrison Michael H. Stairs Saturday, January 13, 2007 Dr. Harry Wilkinson FAGO January Jumpstart BRYN MAWR PRESBYTERIAN CHURCH, BRYN MAWR ______DONORS Saturday, February 10, 2007 3:00 PM Rae Ann Anderson CAGO A. David Deery Paul Jacobs Robert H. Erb William P. Fenimore III THE KIMMEL CENTER Ethel Geist CAGO Norman J. Geist Co-Sponsored by the Philadelphia Chapter AGO and Kimmel Center Presents Robert E. Gladden, Jr. Dr. Joseph W. Kulkosky Rudolph A. Lucente Charles L. M. Nelsen Monday, February 19, 2007 Conrad M. Olie Allen R. Popjoy, Jr. Mardi Gras Art Stewart Dr. Gordon H. Turk 6:00pm Board Meeting Bradford T. Winters 7:00pm Celebration (Open to all AGO Members and Friends) HARKER/RANANDO RESIDENCE, PHILADELPHIA ______CONTRIBUTORS Wednesday, March 14, 2007 8:00 PM Joanne Shovlin Annas Elizabeth H. Monahan Wayne Marshall Judith Fichthorn Bell John M. Moore THE KIMMEL CENTER Robert K. Betty Dr. Kathleen J. Moyer Co-Sponsored by the Philadelphia Chapter AGO and Kimmel Center Presents Margaret Brakel Leighton W. Moyer Marjorie L. Cummings CAGO Dr. William L. Nash Friday, April 20, 2007 7:30 PM Doris J. Dabrowski Mr. Marshall Nelsen, Jr. Dr. Gail Archer/Historic Organ Lecture and Masterclass F. Mark Daugherty CAGO Jean Ann Nothstine Co-Sponsored by The Curtis Institute of Music Joyce Gambrell Drayton Henry H. Pemberton ST. CLEMENT'S CHURCH, CENTER CITY Dr. Maria de J. Ellis Susan McRae Petura SPC Jane Errera ChM John E. Reber, IV Saturday, May 19, 2007 10:00 AM RembrandtTimothy 3000 Evers Harold C. Redline Organ Factory Tour/Patrick Murphy & Associates Mary L. Fenwick AAGO Katherine J. Reier SPC STOWE, PA Ruth D. Fisher AAGO ChM Arnold Richter Dr. Jeremy J. Flood CAGO Mark L.Rippel June TBA Gary P. Garlett AAGO Catherine M. Robinson SPC Annual Dinner with honored guest Brant Duddy Bruce W. Glenny Stephen W. Ross THE WANAMAKER ORGAN AT MACY’S, CENTER-CITY PHILADELPHIA Charles Gottesman Dr. Clair Rozier Loretta S. Hartnett SPC John W. Sankey, Jr. • • • Ashley L. Horner Stephen F. Schreiber William Howell Yoshiko M. Seavey Martha N. Johnson Phillip Shade Receive Crescendo by Email Nancy J. Kahler Glenna M. Sprang Paul S. Kinsey Stephen A. Tippett All members who would prefer to receive Jozef Kocieda Gloria E.Todd Judith A. Lang Gerald F.Troy Crescendo by email, instead of the traditional Jeffrey P. Lees Peter van der Spek paper edition, please contact Communications Thomas S. Lever, Jr. John W. VanSant Coordinator Roy Harker at Phyllis B. Linn Edward Wilk [email protected] Paul R. Marchesano Rebecca S.Yun FEBRUARY 2007 6 VOLUME LXIX, NO. 6 POSITIONS AVAILABLE
A LLEN P OPJOY, COORDINATOR The position may be a combined one for a person with the rights skills and 610-269-7069 email: [email protected] abilities to develop the music program in new directions. Salary offered is $30,000. to $35,000, depending upon education and experience. ORGANIST/CHOIR ACCOMPANIST Lansdale United Methodist Church Please send resume and 3 references to the church at 6023 Germantown 300 N. Broad St., Lansdale, PA 19446-2412 Avenue, Philadelphia, PA. 19144 by March 1, 2007. Any questions should be directed to Janet Tebbel, Chair of Musician Search Committee, at 215-848- 2 Sunday Services. One weeknight choir rehearsal; 3-manual Allen organ; 3915 or [email protected] Salary $9,000-11,000, depending on experience; Sunday organ duties; Begin immediately. Contact Pastor Max Jaouen at the church, Phone 215-855-8364. Fax resume to 215-855-1534 or email: [email protected]. ORGANIST/CHOIR DIRECTOR St. Peter's Evangelical Lutheran Church 1239 Clover Mill Road, Chester Springs, PA 19425 COORDINATOR OF MUSIC FOR MINISTRY Central Baptist Church St. Peter's seeks a part time Organist/Choir Director to continue and expand P.O. Box 309, 106 West Lancaster Avenue, Wayne, PA 19087 our strong music program. Position involves playing organ and piano for one 610-688-0664 Sunday service and occasional evening services or events, directing one adult www.cbcwayne.org and one youth choir, and interacting with the Pastor and Worship and Music Committee on the musical aspects of worship services and special programs. Central Baptist Church of Wayne, PA is a progressive, welcoming and affirming The organ is an Allen electronic, 2-manual. Qualifications include good church with an average worship attendance of 130. We are seeking a interpersonal skills and familiarity with a range of musical styles. Salary conductor/ organist/accompanist who has an appreciation for both traditional negotiable. Please send resume to church address above or e-mail to: and contemporary sacred music and is open to new musical styles and creative [email protected]. worship experiences. We value inclusive language using The New Century Hymnal and a repertoire of songs gathered from diverse resources. The organ is a two-manual Moller. ORGANIST Frieden’s United Church of Christ The Coordinator of Music for Ministry will have a capacity to articulate a 1011 Church Road, Green Lane, PA 18054 growing spiritual experience in a collaborative leadership style, and will have a (215) 234-4941 respect for people without regard to race, ethnicity, sexual orientation, gender or religious affiliation. Frieden’s United Church of Christ, a friendly country church, is seeking an organist. Responsibilities include playing a recently refurbished pipe organ for The Coordinator of Music for Ministry will be responsible for a choir of about 20 one Sunday service per week and accompanying the adult choir for all members, a contemporary singing ensemble, and numerous instrumental rehearsals and worship services. ensembles. Responsibilities include coordinating and providing music for all church services in conjunction with pastors and volunteer coordinators. The Contact: Frieden's UCC, Sumneytown at 215-234-4941 or responsibilities of the Coordinator of Music for Ministry are based on an [email protected] average 15 hours per week. The salary range starts at $15,000 for one person. The congregation is open to considering a two-person team for whom DIRECTOR OF MUSIC MINISTRIES(Organist/Choir Director) salary would be negotiable. Resurrection Lutheran Church, ELCA 2185 Oxford Valley Road, Levittown, PA 19057 CONTACT: Laurie Sweigard, Central Baptist Church, PHONE: 215 946-2155 • EMAIL: [email protected] Email: [email protected] Resurrection Lutheran Church is a 300-member congregation located in Lower Bucks County, PA. The responsibilities of this part-time position include providing ORGANIST AND CHOIR DIRECTOR First United Methodist Church of Germantown leadership for the congregation's worship and musical life. There are two 6023 Germantown Avenue, Philadelphia, PA. 19144 Sunday morning services, a traditional service (LBW/WOV) at 9:30 AM, and Praise Cafe at 11:30 AM. There are two choirs, an adult vocal choir and an adult First United Methodist Church of Germantown (FUMCOG), an urban and hand bell choir, with plans for a Youth Vocal Choir in the future. The instrument inclusive Philadelphia church, seeks a high-energy and high-quality church is an 18-rank Wicks pipe organ. Compensation is $15,000 to $16,000. organist and choir director with music degrees and demonstrated excellence in organ and service playing. Contact name - Pastor Katherine Cartwright Knodel. The church expects a quality classical foundation, but is also receptive to innovative non-traditional styles of music. ORGANIST/PIANIST Cochranville United Methodist Church The responsibilities include one Sunday service, Thursday evening choir P.O. Box 417 • Cochranville, PA 19330 rehearsal, programming for a 20 voice choir (with professional quartet), and Organist/Pianist needed for Sunday worship service with possibility of position presenting a variety of creative music programs and worship experiences expanding. For further information, call Sue Downing, 610-593-4296. according to the interests and strengths of the musician(s) and congregation. Resumé may also be faxed to 610-593-6222 or e-mailed to The organ is a 1927 Austin/ 2001 Petty-Madden of 4 manuals and 63 ranks. [email protected]. Continued on page 7 FEBRUARY 2007 7 VOLUME LXIX, NO. 6 Positions Available ability in multiple music styles. Flexibility is required, as the church is going through a Continued from page 6 transitional period, and has recently begun the search for a new pastor. Salary to be ______determined. Please reply to the church address, Attention: Celia Walker. MINISTER OF MUSIC Grace Lutheran Church ORGANIST 801 East Willow Grove Avenue, Wyndmoor, PA 19038 Nantmeal United Methodist Church 359 Nantmeal Road, Glenmoore, PA 19343 Grace Lutheran Church of Wyndmoor seeks a part-time Minister of Music. Position involves (1) playing the organ and piano and leading the musical aspects for a One Sunday service, no choir. Pipe organ. Contact church office at 610-469-8655. Sunday morning liturgical worship service; (2) directing an established adult choir with one weekday rehearsal and a brief warm-up rehearsal before service on ORGANIST Sunday morning; (3) directing an established bell choir with one weekday rehearsal; Mount Hope United Methodist (3) meeting and working with the Pastor and Worship and Music Committee (4) 4020 Concord Road, Aston, PA 19014-1299 playing at additional festival and special services throughout the liturgical year (such 610-459-0248 • fax 610-459-9641 as Christmas Eve, Christmas Day, Holy Week and Lent). The church has a recently Mount Hope United Methodist of Aston PA is looking for a church organist and choir refurbished and cleaned Möller organ with chimes, a year old piano specially chosen accompanist. The position is part time. The organist will play for the 8:15 and 11:00 to meet the needs of the worship space, two octaves of handbells complete with a.m. Sunday worship services and work with the Director of Music to provide support equipment for their care and playing, and an extensive choral music library. accompaniment at all worship services. Experience with liturgical worship and familiarity with a broad range of musical styles is desirable. Salary is $12,000 - $13,000 to be negotiated based upon the Candidates must have a strong Christian faith, experience, and professional training in applicant’s qualifications. Please send a brief cover letter, resume and a list of organ and piano. Familiarity with integrating music choices with the overall theme of a references to our church office addressed “Attention: Betsy Berglund, Chairperson, particular worship service and/or willingness to learn. A complete job description is Worship and Music Committee, Grace Lutheran Church Wyndmoor, 801 East Willow available on request. Send resume with references to Mount Hope UMC, or email to Grove Avenue, Wyndmoor, PA 19038” or to her email address, [email protected]. offi[email protected].
MUSIC DIRECTOR ORGANIST First Presbyterian Church of Olney, Philadelphia Emmanuel Episcopal Church, 8201 Frankford Avenue, Phila., PA, 19136. The First Presbyterian Church of Olney, Philadelphia, PA, is seeking a professing Pipe organ. One Sunday worship service per week, accompany one adult choir at Christian with excellent interpersonal skills as its Music Director. The position service and at one rehearsal per week. Small, growing, friendly congregation. Salary requires an individual who is: Musically trained, a skilled pianist, experienced in negotiable. Position available immediately. Contact The Reverend John S. Keefer at directing choral groups, and knowledgeable of diverse musical forms. 610-586-9475 or Peter van der Spek (Music Committee) at 215-357-5107 for more Salary/Compensation/Hours: 15 flexible hours per week, which includes 1 Sunday information. Worship Service; 1 month vacation; $10,000 annually. • • • Contact: Florence McKeown; Offi[email protected]; 215-424-6809(v) 215-424-5052(f)
ORGANIST/MUSIC DIRECTOR First United Methodist Church of Bristol 201 Mulberry Street, Bristol, PA 19007 Part-time organist/music director wanted for small, active congregation. Responsibilities include directing vocal and bell choirs, playing organ for Sunday traditional service and working with contemporary service. Looking for a candidate with a strong Christian commitment and experience with organ and directing choral groups. Organ is 2-manual Moller pipe organ. Starting date Jan. 1. Salary $9,000; 2 wks paid vacation. Contact: Rev. BK Mullen-Holtz, 215- 788-4509. [email protected]
ORGANIST/CHOIR DIRECTOR Mt. Airy Presbyterian Church 13 E. Mt. Pleasant Avenue, Philadelphia, PA 19119 Mt. Airy Presbyterian Church seeks a part time organist and choir director. The church is a diverse congregation with an almost equal mix of African American and Caucasian members. Traditionally the music leadership of the church has reflected that diversity. Current responsibilities include one Sunday service per week, and one or two choir rehearsals as necessary. (These responsibilities may change over time.) The choir is made up of 9-10 experienced members. The organ is the principal worship instrument, but the piano should be used to create variety in the worship music experience. Qualifications: Advanced musical training is required. A Bachelor’s degree in music (organ performance, church or choral music), or equivalent certificates or experience required. Previous church music experience is preferred as well as a demonstrated
CRESCENDO FEBRUARY 2007 8 VOLUME LXIX, NO. 6 TUESDAY NOON RECITALS The organ world is comprised of many different schools of thought and many histories. A NDREW H ELLER, COORDINATOR 610-789-0146, [email protected] It is a rare company that can encompass the best of it all, FEBRUARY, 2007 yet this is our goal. Trinity Evangelical Lutheran Church 1000 West Main Street, Lansdale, PA. 19446 215-855-5330 X250 [email protected]
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Don McFarland Post Office Box 296 Springfield, Pennsylvania 19064 800.550.5054 610.690.1686 [email protected] CRESCENDO FEBRUARY 2007 9 VOLUME LXIX, NO. 6 CALENDAR OF EVENTS THURSDAY, FEBRUARY 15, 8:00 PM T IMOTHY M. EVERS, COORDINATOR Langlais Centenary Concert, Marie-Louise Langlais, Organist. Tickets: $15 215-348-4004, EXT. 117, [email protected] GA, $10 Seniors, $2 Students. Handicapped accessible. Princeton University-Chapel, Nassau and Washington Rds., Princeton NJ SATURDAY, FEBRUARY 3, 6:00 PM Solemn Evensong and Benediction. The Schola Cantorum directed by Lee 609.258.3654 [email protected] F. Milhous. This traditional Anglican service of music incorporates the singing of the canticles, a psalm setting in Anglican chant, and several MONDAY, FEBRUARY 19, 7:00PM anthems. Reception follows. St. Paul'Church, E Oakland Ave at Pine St, AGO Phila Mardi Gras Party for all members, preceded by a brief Doylestown PA 215.230.7098 Executive Committee meeting. Harker-Ranando residence (see article on chapter events of the month, page ONE!) SUNDAY, FEBRUARY 4, 9:00 AM Jazz Worship with Bill Carter and the Presbybop Quartet. Free child care. TUESDAY, FEBRUARY 20, 12:00 PM Abington Presbyterian Church, 1082 Old York Rd, Abington PA Jeff Fowler, Tuesday Noon Organ Recitals. Trinity Evangelical Lutheran 215.887.4530 www.apcusa.org Church, 1000 W Main St, Lansdale PA 215.368.1710 www.trinitylansdale.com/concerts SUNDAY, FEBRUARY 4, 10:45 AM Jazz Worship with Bill Carter and the Presbybop Quartet. Free child care. WEDNESDAY, FEBRUARY 21, 12:05 PM Abington Presbyterian Church, 1082 Old York Rd, Abington PA Arch Street Presbyterian Church Lenten Noon-day Recitals. Shaune 215.887.4530 www.apcusa.org Whaley, Soprano; Albert Falkove, Viola; Esther Wideman, Organ. Solo arias by Bach and Langlais. Convenient to Suburban Station and many SEPTA routes. Arch Street Presbyterian Church, 1724 Arch St, Philadelphia SUNDAY, FEBRUARY 4, 5:00 PM Choral Evensong. The St. Martin's Choir, Ken Lovett, director. Craig Philips: PA 215.563.3763 Preces and Responses; Herbert Howells: Canticles in G; C. Hubert H. Parry: Dear Lord and Father of Mankind. Handicap accessible; childcare FRIDAY, FEBRUARY 23, 8:00 PM provided. Church of St. Martin-in-the-Fields, Willow Grove Ave & St Dances for Organ, Eric Plutz, University Organist. Tickets: $15 GA, $10 Martin's Ln, Chestnut Hill PA 215.247.7466 Seniors, $2 Students. Handicapped accessible. Princeton University- Chapel, Nassau and Washington Rds., Princeton NJ 609.258.3654 [email protected] www.princeton.edu/~choir/ TUESDAY, FEBRUARY 6, 12:00 PM Andrew Yeargin, Tuesday Noon Organ Recitals. Trinity Evangelical Lutheran Church, 1000 W Main St, Lansdale PA 215.368.1710 SUNDAY, FEBRUARY 25, 2007 4:00 PM www.trinitylansdale.com/concerts Alan Morrison, organ. Heefner Organ Recital Series. Bomberger Hall, Ursinus College, Collegeville, PA. Free. 610-409-3712 for info www.ursinus.edu SATURDAY, FEBRUARY 10, 3:00 PM AGO Phila monthly chapter event. Paul Jacobs, organ. The Kimmel Center (Dobson organ). (see article page 1 of this issue) SUNDAY, FEBRUARY 25, 4:00 PM Philadelphia Handbell Ensemble. Free child care. Free will offering. Abington PresbyterianChurch, 1082 Old York Rd, Abington PA SATURDAY, FEBRUARY 10, 4:00 PM Melissa Freilich, flute and Vincent M. Ryan, piano. All proceeds of a free- 215.887.4530 www.apcusa.org will offering will Benefit St Jude Children's Hospital. Advent Lutheran Church, 470 Landis Road, Harleysville, PA 215.256.9941 TUESDAY, FEBRUARY 27, 12:00 PM [email protected] Yoshiko Seavey, Tuesday Noon Organ Recitals. Trinity Evangelical Lutheran Church, 1000W Main St, Lansdale PA 215.368.1710 www.trinitylansdale.com/concerts SATURDAY, FEBRUARY 10, 8:00 PM Valentine Concert and Dessert Fundraiser. Abington Symphony orchestra and friends. Free child care. Tickets are $10 and can be purchased in WEDNESDAY, FEBRUARY 28, 12:05 PM advance. Abington Presbyterian Church, 1082 Old York Rd, Abington PA Arch Street Presbyterian Church Lenten Noon-day Recitals. Michael Tsalka, 215.887.4530 www.apcusa.org Harpsichord. Works by Sweelinck and Bach. Convenient to Suburban Station and many SEPTA routes. Arch Street Presbyterian Church, 1724 Arch St, Philadelphia PA 215.563.3763 TUESDAY, FEBRUARY 13, 12:00 PM David Furniss, Tuesday Noon Organ Recitals. Trinity Evangelical Lutheran Church, 1000 W Main St, Lansdale PA 215.368.1710 Continued on page 10 www.trinitylansdale.com/concerts CRESCENDO FEBRUARY 2007 10 VOLUME LXIX, NO. 6 Princeton University SUBSTITUTE LIST A LLEN P OPJOY, COORDINATOR Chapel Music 610-269-7069 email: [email protected] This list is published as a courtesy to the chapter membership. Only Thursday . February 15 . 2007 . 8 pm members of the Philadelphia AGO Chapter available for regularly-scheduled Celebrating the Centenary of the Birth services are listed. Although the AGO assumes no responsibility for the musicianship or reliability of substitute organists, Guild certificates and other of French Organist, Jean Langlais degree programs indicate preparation beyond the minimum. Madame Marie-Louise Langlais, organist Admission $15, seniors $10, students free Substitute Location Phone Number George A. Akerley Oaklyn, NJ 856-854-2540 Friday . February 23 . 2007 . 8 pm Deborah S. Bacak Sellersville, PA 215-257-0553 Dances for Organ Dr. David P. Beatty Bel Air, MD 410-569-5159 Music of Hampton, Bovet, Wammes, Khachaturian, and Tchaikovsky Phoebe C. Bell Philadelphia, PA 215-927-2220 Eric Plutz, University organist Cormac Brady Philadelphia 215-587-9273 Admission $15, seniors $10, students free Barbara K. Browne Gladwyne, PA 610-203-1023 Dr. Norman Caldwell-Coombs Philadelphia, PA 215-849-1514 Friday . March 30 . 2007 . 8 pm Linda Carlson Philadelphia, PA 215-969-5412 Paul J. Carroll Baltimore, MD 215-378-9723 Stations of the Cross Rosemary Colson Philadelphia, PA 215-848-1995 Music of Marcel Dupré Joyce Gambrell Drayton Philadelphia, PA 215-635-5778 Ken Cowan, organist, Westminster Choir College Admission free Elise Fasnacht Philadelphia, PA 717-870-0723 Ralph Fisher Philadelphia, PA 215-732-1408 Robert E. Fogal East Norriton, PA 610-279-1947 Saturday . April 21 . 2007 . 8 pm Kevin Freaney Wayne, PA 610-283-1944 A Symphony of Psalms Robert Frederick Philadelphia, PA 215-755-7648 Psalm settings of Gabrieli, Schütz, Howells, and Stravinsky Charles J. Glandorf Coopersburg, PA 610-282-0483 Princeton Theological Seminary Choir, Martin Tel, director Joseph W. Ireland Exton, PA 610-524-5576 University Chapel Choir, Penna Rose, director Dorothy M. Jennings Feasterville, PA 215-357-1910 Admission $15, seniors $10, students free Joel E. Klingman Southhampton, PA 215-355-8445 Princeton University Chapel Susan Y. H. Lou Bala Cynwyd, PA 610-667-0518 For further information, e-mail [email protected] or 609.258.3654 Fr. Glenn M. Matis Doylestown, PA 215-489-2548 John I. McEnerney Doylestown, PA 215-794-7388 Calendar of Events Mardia Melroy Maple Glen, PA 215-646-1975 Continued from page 9 Jason Noll Broomall, PA 610-355- 0585 ______Patricia Pezick Fort Washington, PA 610-279-9945 WEDNESDAY, FEBRUARY 28, 7:30 PM Barbara Haddad Romesburg Drexel Hill, PA 610-789- 3041 Wednesday night service featuring The American Boychoir School Resident Rev. Eugene C. Root Philadelphia, PA 215-242-5951 Training Choir directed by Nathan Wadley. Handicapped accessible. St. Dr. Dennis Schmidt Newtown Square, PA 610-353-0318 Paul's Lutheran Church, 301 North Main Street, Doylestown PA H.L. Smith II Radnor, PA 610-688-0291 215.348.4004 x117 www.doylestownlutheran.org Glenna M. Sprang Boothwyn, PA 610-497-4135 • • • Sharon L. Stohrer Yardley, PA 215-431-6446 Janet L. Tebbel Philadelphia, PA 215-848-3915 Elaine Ellis Thomas Downingtown, PA 610-380-8781 Y our Name Here Mary Louise Varricchione-Lyon Doylestown, PA 215-348-9507 ______Rev. Curt H. von Dornheim New Hope, PA 215-862-5479 Karen Whitney Philadelphia, PA 215-424-8450 Be a supporter of your local AGO Chapter John C. Williams Doylestown, PA 215-230-8915 FEBRUARY 2007 11 VOLUME LXIX, NO. 6
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