Orgel Zeit Is Published Monthly, Contributions to York Chapter 105.00 September Through June

O RGEL Z EIT The York Chapter of The American Guild of Organists Serving our community since 1935

Volume 12, Issue 1 September 2015

Inside this issue SEPTEMBER PROGRAMS

Positions Available Substitute List Saturday, September 12, 2015 Events Calendar 10:00am – 12:00 Noon (coffee @ 9:30am) Much, much more!

Masterclass workshop with concert organist Nathan Laube, Organ Professor, Eastman School of Music “Historic Registration And Its Practical Application on a Modern Organ” First Presbyterian Church, 140 East Orange Street, Lancaster, PA 17602 hosted by the Lancaster Chapter AGO

Mission Statement Sunday, September 27, 2015 4:00-6:00 pm Wine and Cheese Social, used organ and • The mission of the choral music sale American Guild of Followed by dinner option (from 6:00pm on) Organists is to enrich at Mama’s Italian Restaurant, Loganville lives through organ Victor Fields, host, 7194 Seneca Ridge Dr., and choral music. York, PA 17403 RSVP to Victor Fields, 717-858-4982, York- [email protected]

DEAN’ S LETTER

The York Chapter American Guild of Organists is beginning its 80th year! Founded in 1935, the mission of the AGO has changed very little over the years.

The mission of the American Guild of Organists is to enrich lives through organ and choral music.

The organ is regularly played and heard weekly throughout the world. From the smallest size, i.e. the 1804 Tannenberg organ to large instruments, the organ can be heard in sacred and secular spaces. In Philadelphia, once can hear the Wanamaker Organ played almost every day of the year. Organs are played every Saturday and Sunday in churches and every Friday in synagogues. Organs can be heard in retirement communities, in social halls, in movie theaters, in concert halls and in museums.

No matter where the organ is located, organists can enrich all whose ears behold its beauty and color. In times of worship, in wedding celebrations, in funeral settings, the organ has the power to transcend great awe majesty and wonder. Whether playing 3 or 350 ranks, organists must convey the message of the greatness of music.

The York Chapter is beginning a new season with some educational programs along with some fun programs and some times for socializing.

We welcome Patee Pizzirusso as our newsletter editor. We look forward to a new look for the Orgelzeit.

We welcome new members to our Executive Board, Carol Downs Brady, Ashley Horner and Beth Pugliese.

Lastly, we welcome your input. I hope to see you at many of our chapter programs.

Call for new members to join our guild!

Do you know of any organist, assistant organist, choir director, choir member, or anyone who has a love for organ music who is not a member of our guild? Let me know their name and e•mail address or snail mail address. I will be happy to mail a package asking it they want to join. My address is: [email protected]

For some members, your membership time is running out. The National AGO office has informed me that September 1 is the deadline to renew your membership. If you received an invoice e•mail from me on Au- gust 31, your dues is not yet paid according to the AGO HQ office. If you turned your dues invoice over to a church or school to be paid, please follow up. If you are having any difficulty, please contact me. Ron Calhoun 2

It’s Time To Update Your Personal Information With The Guild

In an effort to serve our membership more efficiently, it is important that each member continuously update their personal data on our national AGO website. This information allows AGO HQ and your local York Chapter to insure you receive information pertaining to upcoming events. Sometimes events change at the last minute. E¬mail is the quickest means of communications available. In addition your officers may contact potential new members through mailings to churches not already employing current AGO members. The larger the chapter grows, the larger the events can be. Up to date mailing addresses, phone numbers, and e-mail addresses is vital in providing fast and efficient services to you. There are two ways to update your records. 1) Contact me directly by e-mail or snail mail, 2) update your date in the National AGO Website.

TO CONTACT ME FOR CHANGES: Mail to: Ron Calhoun 101 Meadow Hill Drive York, PA 17402¬8600 or E¬Mail: [email protected] I prefer e¬mail over snail mail if possible. Obviously, if you don’t have a computer, you are welcome to mail your changes to me or call me at 717-¬968-¬1799.

TO MAKE CHANGES ON THE NATIONAL AGO WEBSITE: 1) Using the Internet, input the web address www.agohq.com 2) When the main AGO web page appears, scroll down to bottom of the page to a section called AGO Membership Option 3) Find ONCARD, point to it and left click your mouse 4) On the ONCARD screen, locate ONCARD Login/Review, point to it and left click your mouse 5) Look for User Name, point to it and left click 6) Enter your name as follows, first initial, no space, last name. Example, my login name is rcalhoun 7) Now locate password , point to it, left click and enter the five digit membership number found on your American Organist magazine. On your mailing label, there are three sets of numbers and an ex- piration date directly above your name. Your member number is the third set of numbers from the left. Enter that number in the password box and click. Note that you may change your password at any time. 8) Your will now come to your personal data screen. Locate Update Personal Information , point to it and left click. 9) You will see your name. Correct it if necessary. You will also see AGO Certifications , update this field by clicking an arrow next to the field, Other Credentials (update this) and e¬mail address . It is absolutely vital that e-mail be updated at all times. You will also see your birthdate. This is not necessary to complete but please keep in mind that once you reach 65, your dues decreases if AGO HQ knows your birthday. 10) Locate a Brown or Red Select bar titled View/Edit Address Information at the bottom of your screen. Point and left click. 11) Update your home phone number, your cell phone, home address. Locate address #2. Enter the telephone number of the church that presently employs you. Under Organization, enter the church’s name and church address. To the right of your screen, you will see job title. Please enter your current title such as organist/choir director, Director of Music, choir member, music instructor, etc. 12) Address #3 allows you to enter a second church or school. 13) Locate the Brown or Red Select Bar titled View/Edit Chapter Specific Data. Point to this and left click. 14) This section asks specific questions such asare you available to substitute? Please enter this data. 15) THIS IS VERY IMPORTANT. Once you complete all changes and additions, locate the button on the bottom of your screen that says POST. Point to this button and left click. Hurray! You’re done.

York Chapter, American Guild of Organists

Substitute Organists

Funerals (Monday-Friday)

Wicky Barnes 717-870-4505 [email protected] Victor Fields 717-858-4982 [email protected] Richard Frey 717-476-3226 [email protected] Cheryl Huber 717-840-9707 [email protected] Christine Kates 717-741-9534 [email protected] Marie Melusky 717-292-5758 [email protected]

Weddings & Funerals (Saturday & Sunday) Wicky Barnes 717-870-4505 [email protected] Victor Fields 717-858-4982 [email protected] Richard Frey 717-476-3226 [email protected] Cheryl Huber 717-840-9707 [email protected] Christine Kates 717-741-9534 [email protected] Marie Melusky 717-292-5758 [email protected] Karl Mincemoyer 717-817-4802 [email protected] Saturday funerals only

Sunday Services (Liturgical and non-liturgical) Richard Frey 717-476-3226 [email protected] Cheryl Huber 717-840-9707 [email protected] No Catholic Masses Christine Kates 717-741-9534 [email protected] Marie Melusky 717-292-5758 [email protected] Carolyn Smith 410-374-8311 [email protected]

Attention Substitute Organists!

At the August 4, 2015 meeting of the York Chapter Board of Directors, it was decided that a new method of listing substitute organists will go into effect. You may now list your availability as follows: (1) Funerals, Mon•Fri (2) Funerals and Weddings, Sat•Sun (3) Sunday Services

The substitute listing will appear in our newsletter, web page, and national AGO register. If you are interested in adding your name to the substitute list, please contact Ron Calhoun at

Saturday, September 12, 2015 10:00am – 12:00 Noon (coffee @ 9:30am) Masterclass workshop with concert organist Nathan Laube, Organ Professor, Eastman School of Music “Historic Registration And Its Practical Application on a Modern Organ” First Presbyterian Church, 140 East Orange Street, Lancaster, PA 17602 hosted by the Lancaster Chapter AGO Sunday, September 27, 2015 4:00-6:00 pm Wine and Cheese Social, used organ and choral music sale Followed by dinner option (from 6:00pm on) at Mama’s Italian Restaurant, Loganville Victor Fields, host, 7194 Seneca Ridge Dr., York, PA 17403 RSVP to Victor Fields, 717-858-4982, [email protected] ______Saturday, October 31, 2015 10:30 am Halloween Organ Recital, Richard Frey, organist,costumes optional York County Heritage Trust Museum, 250 East Market St.,York, PA 17403,Victor Fields, coordinator ______Saturday, November 21, 2015 10:00 am Women in Hymnody, Mark Mummert, presenter Zion Lutheran Church, 2215 Brandywine Lane,York, PA 17404, Wicky Barnes, coordinator ______December, no meeting ______Saturday, January 16, 2016 8:00am – 4:00 pm January Jumpstart, workshops for the church musician seeking new ideas Bryn Mawr Presbyterian Church, 625 Montgomery Avenue, Bryn Mawr, PA 19010 carpooling from York, Contact: Victor Fields, 717-858-4982, [email protected] ______Saturday, February 6, 2016 10:00am Cesar Franck: Father of the Organ Symphony, DVD presentation St. Paul’s Lutheran Church, 25 West Springettsbury Ave,York, PA 17403,Victor Fields, host ______Saturday, March 12, 2016 10:30 am St. Patrick’s Day Organ Recital York County Heritage Trust Museum, 250 East Market St.,York, PA 17403,Victor Fields, Coordinator ______Saturday, April 23, 2016 9:30 am to Noon Music for Organ and Instruments Highland Presbyterian Church, 500 East Roseville Rd. Lancaster, PA 17601 Joint meeting with Lancaster and Reading Chapters, ______Tuesday, May 24, 2016 7:00 pm Annual Member/Student Organ recital Location: TBA ______

Reading Chapter - American Guild of Organists Longwood Gardens

Saturday, October 10, 2015

Join us as we take a trip to Longwood Gardens for the day! Enjoy the beautiful gardens in the height of fall foliage. The ballroom and organ museum will be open all day. Organists who would like to play the organ will have the option to do so from 10:00AM to 1:00PM.

Seating on the bus is limited to 25, registration will close after all seats are filled.

Registration Fee: $80/person (includes bus fare and admission to gardens) Transportation by Elite Coach of Ephrata. Registrations are due by Friday, September 11, 2015

Itinerary: 8:15 AM-8:30 AM - bus boarding at Good Shepherd UCC - Tuckerton Road, Reading (Temple) (thanks to Good Shepherd UCC for offering us the use of their parking lot for the day) 8:30 AM - bus departs 9:45 AM - arrival at Longwood Gardens 10:00 AM - 1:00PM - Ballroom, organ museum, and open console (optional) (Lunch is on your own and is not covered in your registration fee) 1:00PM - 5:00PM - free time to walk around the gardens 5:00PM-5:30PM - bus boarding 5:30PM - bus departs 7:00PM - arrival at Good Shepherd UCC Questions: John C. Brewster, trip coordinator - [email protected] or 717-215-3808 ______Registration Form - Longwood Gardens Trip

Please detach and send this completed form and payment to: Kevin R Kline, 1219 W. Leesport Road, Leesport, PA 19533 (checks payable to Reading - AGO) - fee is $80/person

Name: ______

Address: ______

Email: ______Phone: ______

AGO Member: ____ If not, are you interested in information about the Reading Chapter? ____

Registration and payment due by Friday, September 11, 2015

Tannenberg Organ Recitals

2015-2016

Themed Organ Recitals

September 11, 2015 – 12:15 PM……………………...………………………………..Remembranc Cheryl Huber & Victor Fields October 31, 2015 – 10:30 AM………………………………………….…………….Halloween/Eerie Richard Frey December 10, 2015 – 6:30 PM…………………………………………..…………...Happy Holidays

March 12, 2016 – 10:30 AM……………………………………………………………St. Patrick’s Day

May 28, 2016 – 10:30 AM…………………………………………………………………….Movie Music Richard Frey

Any York Chapter members interested in participating and performing in the themed concerts for December and March, contact Victor Fields, Dean, [email protected], 717-858-4982.

Virtuoso Organist John Scott, dead at age 59 John Scott, LVO, D.Mus honoris causa, June 18, 1956-- August 12, 2015. The Rector, Wardens, and Vestry of Saint Thomas Church Fifth Avenue, on behalf of the par- ish, announce the death of their beloved Organist and Director of Music (2004-- 2015). He is survived by his wife, Lily Ardalan Scott; his children, Emma and Alex, and their mother, Jane Lumsden; and his sisters Judith Schatunowski and Helen Church. Lily Scott is expecting their first child in September 2015. John was born in 1956 in Wakefield, Yorkshire, UK, where he became a Cathedral chorister. While still at school he gained the diplomas of the Royal College of Organists and won the major prizes. In 1974, he became Organ Scholar of St. John's College, Cambridge under Dr. George Guest. John made his debut in the 1977 Promenade Concerts in the Royal Albert Hall, playing Reubke's Sonata on the 94th Psalm. He was the youngest organist to appear as a soloist in the Proms. On leaving Cambridge, John was appointed Assistant Organist at London's two Anglican Cathedrals: St. Paul's and Southwark. During this time he won first prizes from Manchester and Leipzig J.S. Bach International Organ Competitions in 1978 and 1984 respectively. In 1985, John became Sub-Organist of St. Paul's Cathedral, and in 1990 he succeeded Dr. Christopher Dearnley as Organist and Director of Music. During his 26 years at St. Paul's, he was responsible for the nine weekly choral services, concerts, and for the music at a number of high profile events including the service to mark the Queen's Golden Jubilee in 2002 for which he wrote the anthem, Behold, O God Our Defender, based on Psalm 84. He also directed the music at the memorial service at St. Paul's after 9/11. John was made a Lieutenant of the Royal Victorian Order, a personal gift from the Queen, in recognition of his work at St. Paul's Cathedral. In the summer of 2004, John was appointed Organist and Director of Music at Saint Thomas Church Fifth Avenue, where he directed the Choir of Men and Boys until his death. John worked tirelessly with the boys of Saint Thomas Choir School, the only choral boarding school in North America. An exceptional choral trainer, John was monumental in shap- ing the lives of young choristers and generations of church musicians. His Missa Dies Resurrectionis has been performed each Easter at Saint Thomas since its premiere in 2011. John conducted the Choir of Men and Boys in numerous recordings including Mozart's arrangement of Handel's Messiah and Faure's Req- uiem. In 2015, John and the Choir of Men and Boys began a major collaboration with Resonus Classics which recently produced a new recording of Motets by J.S. Bach. At Saint Paul's John played a complete cycle of the organ works of J.S. Bach in 2000 and followed this in subsequent years with the organ symphonies of Vierne and Widor, as well as the complete works of Franck and Buxtehude. At Saint Thomas, he performed complete cycles of the organ works of Buxtehude in 2007, Messiaen in 2008, and the six organ symphonies of Louis Vierne in 2009. His most recent solo recital at Saint Thomas took place in June, 2015 with a program of works by J.S. Bach that was based on a recital by Mendelsohn at the Thomaskirche, Leipzig in 1840. John was equally renowned for inspiring church musicians to his impeccable standards. For the last several years, John has spearheaded Saint Thomas Church in one of its most ambitious pro- jects to date: the building of a new pipe organ by Dobson Pipe Organ Builders of Lake City, IA. The new organ, which is expected to be completed in 2018, has already been named the Irene D. and William R. Miller Chancel Organ in honor of Dr. John Scott. He insisted that Bach's motto, Soli Deo Gloria (Glory to God alone) be carved in the new organ case of the Miller-Scott Organ as a reminder of the importance of liturgical music. As an organist, John performed on five continents, premiered many new works written for him, and worked with various specialist ensembles. In recent years he performed recitals at the Thomaskirche, Leipzig; Notre Dame, Paris; Disney Hall, Los Angeles; Merton College, Oxford; and Royal Albert Hall, Lon- don. He once said "I envy other musicians who can take their instrument with them when they travel. For me, it's a new instrument each time". In addition to his work as a conductor and organist, John has published many choral compositions and arrangements and has jointly edited two compilations of liturgical music for the Church's year published by Oxford University Press. His numerous organ recordings include the sonatas of Elgar, organ music by William Mathias, Durufle and Mendelssohn, as well as two discs of Dupre. He also recorded the solo organ part in Janacek's Glagolitic Mass with the London Symphony Orchestra, conducted by Michael Tilson Thomas. The funeral service will be at Saint Thomas Church Fifth Avenue; the date and time will be posted at saintthomaschurch.org. Donations may be made in John Scott's memory to

Concerts Celebrate Newly-Restored Historic Organ and Grand Pianos

First Presbyterian Church, Lancaster, PA has recently undergone extensive restoration of its historic pipe organ by SDG Organ Service of Millersville and several grand pianos. The two Steinways and Baldwin pianos have been restored by Cunningham Pianos of Philadelphia. To celebrate the majesty of these instruments, two special concerts will be held this Fall:

On September 13, at 4:00 PM, virtuoso organist Nathan Laube will perform a recital on the Aeolian-Skinner pipe organ. Mr. Laube is a star among young classical musicians and his solo performance will re-dedicate the organ in the same manner in which it was dedicated originally by organist E. Power Biggs in 1947 and by David Craighead in 1970 after extensive refur- bishing by performing an extraordinary organ repertoire.

On November 22, at 2:00 PM, composer Dan Forrest will present a concert featuring the Steinway grand piano and the organ as accompanying instruments. Dr. Forrest will collaborate from the piano performing some of his piano compositions and by accompanying a 100-voice choir com- prised of the First Presbyterian Chancel Choir, the Chancel Choir from First United Methodist Church, and the Lancaster Bible College Cham- ber Singers. In addition to the concert, Dr. Forrest will also provide ac- companiment in the Sunday morning worship services at First Presbyte- rian on that day.

Both concerts are free to attend – a free-will offering will be taken. More information can be found at www.fpcLIVE.org.

About the Organ at First Presbyterian: One of the finest organs in America, it was built by the master craftsmen at the Aeolian-Skinner firm in Boston, Massachu- setts, and designed and finished by G. Donald Harrison. In- stalled in the sanctuary of First Presbyterian in 1947, the instrument contains nearly 5,000 pipes with 75 sets of pipes covering a wide tonal range. Many of the world’s most renowned organists have given concerts on this instrument. The late Virgil Fox described its ensemble as “white hot heat.” Ad- ditional stops have been added over the years, and in 2013/2014, the instrument underwent substantial renovation and restoration.

York Chapter – American Guild of Organists PUBLICATION Income Statement for Period July 1, 2014 through June 30, 2015 INFORMATION

Income Dues Income $ 2,463.50 Orgel Zeit is published monthly, Contributions to York Chapter 105.00 September through June. All Contribution Hertzel-Hunt 180.00 material is due to the Editor by the Sale of Music 8.00 18th day of the month preceding Interest Income 16.60 publication. Whenever possible, Total Income 2,773.10 articles, photos and graphics should be submitted in electronic Expenses Accompany/ Performer Costs 1,000.00 format. The Editor reserves the Computer/Web Costs 119.83 right to make editorial changes and Convention Expense 500.00 to shorten articles to fit space Dues for Honor Members 241.00 limitations. Herzel-Hunt Lesson Reimburse 400.00 Janitorial Svc at Performances 30.00 Patee Pizzirusso Postage Expense 111.35 38 Stonewyck Hill Rd. Printing Costs 65.30 Wrightsville, PA 17368 Office Supplies 59.82 (717) 252-1400 Refreshments 240.00 [email protected] Total Operating Expenses 2,767.30

Net income (loss) $ 5.80 Send inquires and correspondence to York Chapter, AGO Treasurer’s Report Attn: Victor Fields 7194 Seneca Ridge Dr. York, PA 17403-9490 American Guild of Organists– York Chapter July 31, 2015 Cash - General Fund $ 3,270.33 Cash - Savings 4,608.30 Herzel-Hunt Scholarship Fund 7,347.23 Total Assets $ 15,225.86

Y ORK C HAPTER O FFICERS

Victor Fields, Dean Treasurer/Registrar Executive Board 858-4982 Ronald Calhoun 2013-2016 [email protected] [email protected] Jacqueline Linsey, Christine Kates 2014-2017 Carolyn Smith, Sub-dean Membership Committee Chair Wicky Barnes III, Carol Downs Brady 410-374-8311 Rodney Barnett 244-5020 2015-2018 [email protected] [email protected] Ashley Horner, Elizabeth Pugliese

Secretary Chaplain Computer Resource Jon Noel Rev. Stanley Reep, Rodney Barnett 244-5020 [email protected] St. Paul’s Lutheran Church, York [email protected]

Newsletter Publicity & Archivist Patee Pizzirusso Victor Fields 858-4982 [email protected] [email protected] 10

POSITIONS AVAILABLE

Pine Grove UMC has an exciting part-time opportunity for a Choir Director to direct on Sunday Mornings and lead weekly rehearsals. Strong leadership skills required. Interested in someone who is passionate in helping develop people's musical gifts. Background in choir direction encouraged and classical piano skills required. Find out more at www.pinegroveumc.com and/or calling the office at (717) 741-2586. Posted 8/27/15

Asbury UM, Director of Music Asubry is seeking a part-time director of music to conduct the adult and bell choirs. This is a Part-Time Seasonal position working approximately 10-20 hours per week from Labor Day through Memorial Day. General responsibilities include directing both adult vocal and bell choirs for 11:00 am Traditional Worship service, leading weekly practices for both choirs, working with the Lead Pastor and Organist to plan the choir year, music in worship services, and rehearsal procedures. This position also will develop a yearly Chancel Choir budget and maintain yearly accounting of budget categories. Asbury’s musical equipment includes a beautiful Aeolian-Skinner pipe organ, a 1939 Steinway model A3 grand piano, a 1988 Kawai KG-2D grand piano, 5 octaves or Schulmerich hand bells and 3 octaves of Malmark choir chimes. This position will not only be charged with utilizing this equipment to provide a high quality worship experience, but will also have the opportunity to develop means to share our beautiful worship space and equipment with other musicians and the community at large. Please see www.asburyyork.com for more information about the church. Interested parties should contact Pastor Don Slaybaugh at the church office at (717) 843-0733, ext 223, or may reach out to Becki Laird, SPRC Chair at [email protected] Email cover letter and resume to [email protected] or mail it to 340 E. Market Street, York, PA 17403. Posted 8/20/2015

Otterbein United Methodist Church, Carlisle Organist. Otterbein UM is seeking a part time organist. For more information, please contact Bob Noggle at (717) 258-6704. The address of the church is: Otterbein United Methodist Church, 647 Forge Rd. Carlisle, PA. Renewed 8/27/15

Monaghan Presbyterian, Dillisburg Organist. Monaghan Presbyterian Church in Dillsburg, PA is search- ing for an organist. This quarter-time position will work with the Choir Director on Wednesday evenings for choral rehearsal and on Sundays for two services, 8:00 and 10:30. On Sundays during the summer months (12 or 13 weeks), there is no choir, and only one service at 9:00. This position also requires occasional special services such as Ash Wednesday, Maundy Thursday, Good Friday and Christmas Eve. Monaghan has an Allen 2 manual electronic organ. Please contact the church office at 717-432-4234, or mona- [email protected] if interested or for more information. [Listed 7/14/2014] Renewed 8/27/15

Want a fine place to search for music online? In remembrance of AGO member Try http://www.imslp.org/ Albert Bitzer who recently passed away And don’t forget about http://www.organlive.com/ at the age of 93.

ORGEL ZEIT The York Chapter of The American Guild of Organists Serving our community since 1935 www.yorkago.org