John Walker NADINE PHOTOGRAPHY PHOTO

AMERICAN GUILD OF ORGANISTS ENDOWMENT FUND DISTINGUISHED ARTIST AWARD

RECITAL AND GALA BENEFIT RECEPTION

HONORING John Walker NADINE PHOTOGRAPHY PHOTO

FRIDAY, APRIL 26, 2019 SHADYSIDE PRESBYTERIAN CHURCH PITTSBURGH, PENNSYLVANIA Congratulations, John, on your outstanding career as a performer, conductor and teacher, and thank you for your many contributions as a member of the Reuter Board of Directors 1991 - 1994

Len Levasseur Photography Opus 2175

April 26, 2019

Dear Friends,

ELCOME TO THE 2019 AGO Endowment Fund Distinguished W Artist Award Recital and Gala Benefit Reception honoring our beloved friend, faithful colleague, and AGO Past President John Walker. We extend our heartfelt gratitude to Shadyside Presbyterian Church, its pastors and staff, for allowing us to share their spectacular sanctuary and magnificent organ with you tonight.

We are deeply blessed by John Walker’s lifelong career as a teacher, performer, and minister of music. John has served our organization faithfully as president, vice president, treasurer, regional convention coordinator, and chapter dean. Throughout his career, he has been a champion of our professional certification program, earning our highest certificate, the Fellowship. John was a member of the task force that envisioned and created our highly popular and successful Pipe Organ Encounters program for youth and adults, now in its fourth decade of existence. During his presidency, he spearheaded efforts to put young people on our national committees and created new ways for us to encourage and nurture the next generation of church musicians and leaders. We are forever grateful for his leadership of the American Guild of Organists.

We are also grateful for your support of the AGO—the largest organization of its kind in the world promoting a single musical instrument and the performers and listeners who enjoy organ music—through your gifts to the AGO Endowment Fund this evening. Although many schools around the country have discontinued their organ degree programs, the American Guild of Organists, founded in 1896, is here to stay. Your support of the AGO Endowment Fund helps to ensure that we will. All income from tonight’s Gala will be invested in John’s honor to support educational programs like Pipe Organ Encounters, our most effective means of ensuring that there will be organists in churches and concert halls for generations to come. If you have already made a contribution, thank you! If not, please make a gift to honor John online at Agohq.org/2019-gala.

Finally, we extend our deepest gratitude to John Walker, the women’s choir, Mark Anderson, and Joseph Kneer for the performance we are about to experience. Thank you again for your support and for being here this evening.

Sincerely,

Michael Bedford, AAGO, CHM President

The mission of the American Guild of Organists is to foster a thriving community of musicians who share their knowledge and inspire passion for the organ. Learn more at www.agohq.org. GALA SPONSORS Patsy Link Arthur P. Lawrence, aago, chm (as of April 15) Joan Lippincott Douglas M. Moorehead Colleen Lissy Leslie Robb, cago major support is provided by Henry and Leigh Lowe Joanne Harris Rodland AGO National Headquarters and Joanne Lozier Alex and Carolyn Shearer The American Organist Magazine Edward Maki-Schramm Kenneth J. Spengler Organ Artists Series of Pittsburgh Robert G. Mayer Jr. Joyce Moon Strobel, aago Shadyside Presbyterian Church J. Barbara McKelway Mr. and Mrs. Christoph Tietze Signe O. Mitchell, cago, and Lois Z. Toeppner bronze sponsors George Armstrong Kathryn Zita Weyland Richard L. Cassel Sue Mitchell-Wallace, fago Mina Belle Packer Wichmann Craig Datz, Rochelle Parker, Edward Alan Moore Hedley E. Yost Karen Haslag, and Etta Cox Douglas M. Moorehead Craig and Linda Blythe Everhart Marjory Mount sustainers Barbara Nelson William Neely AGO Indiana (Pa.) Chapter William Glenn Osborne Marvin and Donna Adams HISTORY advertising sponsors Mary Josephine Page-Phillips Barbara Baker AGO Baltimore Chapter Wilberta Naden Pickett, chm Fred W. Cogswell AGO Finance and Development Jordan W. Prescott, spc Giles and Diane Nolan Cooke, spc The AGO Endowment Fund Committee Leslie Robb, cago June and Larry Fletcher-Hill was established in 1994 to pro- AGO National Convention, Atlanta, Ga. Glenn L. Rodgers, aago Tom Hall AGO New York City Chapter Charlotte D. Roederer Laurell N. Huber, aago vide income to educate new AGO Pittsburgh Chapter Carl and Mary Romanek Mr. and Mrs. Dean G. Jamieson organists and to cultivate new Allegheny Pipe Organ Company Brent Ruka Lyndie and Jean-Marc Larsen audiences for organ and choral Brown Memorial Presbyterian Church David P. Schaap, David R. Lawrie, spc music. Tax-deductible contribu- Church Music Institute Selah Publishing Co., Inc. Katherine Scott Lee Peabody Conservatory Vicki J. Schaeffer Betsy Lord, cago tions to the Endowment Fund Reuter Organ Company Diane Schaming Elizabeth Reichelt are invested to produce continu- The Riverside Church Curt Scheib Morgan and Nora Roberts ing income for Guild programs Sacred Music Institute of America Marilyn Kay Schempp, spc Court and Sally Shoemaker Robinson Shadyside Presbyterian Church John F. Schuder Dianne and Andrew Ross and educational projects. Philip Truckenbrod Concert Artists Nancy Shaytar Michael D. Schreffler UBS Financial Services Carol Thompson Smith Lou R. Steigler The AGO Endowment Fund Victor Printing Leslie C. Smith, cago William H. Stump Distinguished Artist Award and Yale Institute of Sacred Music Michael Spillane G. Ronald Vanderwest Doug and Annette Starr Deborah S. Woods Gala travels around the country to ticket sponsors James M. Stark celebrate distinguished members Barbara W. Adler, spc Vernon Steele and Sarah Pillsbury contributors of the organ world, to raise aware- Larry E. Allen Steven Stem and JP Scott Kitty B. Allen ness for the Endowment Fund, Michael Bedford, aago, chm Mary V. Stutz Susan Shively Burkhalter, cago David A. Billings, cago Arlan J. Sunnarborg Tom R. Clark and to secure gifts to strengthen Karen Black Donald S. Sutherland and Peggy Kelley Reinburg it. All income from this Gala will Adam J. Brakel Phyllis Bryn-Julson James E. Thomashower, Penny Brickman, be invested in perpetuity. Don Broderick C. John Thickey, cago and Sarah Thomashower Barry and Suzanne Brown James E. Thomashower Cornelia E. Tolbert Ken Brown Tony Thurman and Ted Barr Past honorees have included: Karl Bruhn, spc Mr. and Mrs. Christoph Tietze in-kind contributions David and Susanna Buchanan Tim Utterback Anthony Baglivi and †Marie-Claire Alain Matthew F. Burt, spc Michael Velting Rollin Smith, editorial John and Lynda Burton Jeffrey J. Verkuilen, fago Len Levasseur, prepress and design New York City, 2002 Peilun Vicky Chang Russell J. Weismann, aago Pro Organo, digital recordings Charles Callahan SangGyu Choi Mina Belle Packer Wichmann St. Louis, 2014 Tom R. Clark R. Joseph Wiessinger, ACKNOWLEDGMENTS †David Craighead Christine M. Clewell Reuter Organ Co. Mr. and Mrs. Jeffrey Crane, spc Wayne L. Wold, aago special thanks Philadelphia, 2012 Christopher Creaghan Joseph Zamberlan & Co. AGO Pittsburgh Chapter Gala John Ferguson Frank L. Crosio, fago Mi Zhou Promotion Committee: st. olaf college, 2018 Ryan Croyle Linda Everhart, chair Katherine M. Csellar, cago additional contributions and Larry Allen, Chaz Bowers, †Gerre & Judith Hancock Patricia Cummerick participating from a distance Craig Dobbins, Suzanne Gilliland, New York City, 2004 J.R. Daniels, spc Barbara McKelway, and Doug Starr Wilma Jensen Preston and Mary Dibble sponsors Len Levasseur, photography Nashville, 2016 Mr. and Mrs. John S. Dixon, cago Bruce P. Bengtson, aago Mansions on Fifth R. Craig Dobbins Paul Marvin and Melissa Geiger Nadine Photography Joyce Jones Ellen E. Dodge Anna Pinto, calligraphy Fort Worth, 2010 Wayne N. Earnest patrons Victor Printing, program book Joan Lippincott Dennis Elwell Immanuel Choir, YoungNak Presbyterian Margaret and Barbara Evans Church, Seoul, Korea ago national council and staff Princeton University, 2017 Donald K. Fellows Margaret M. Kemper Michael Bedford, aago, chm, President Marilyn Keiser Mr. and Mrs. Keith Ferguson, spc Donald M. Kendrick, chm Barbara W. Adler, spc, New York City, 2013 Gene Forish Frederick L. Swann, fago Treasurer/Councillor for †Marilyn Mason Michael P. Frank III Finance and Development Jillian Gardner donors James E. Thomashower, cae, univ. of michigan, 2009 Suzanne L. Gilliland James M. Anthony Executive Director Thomas Murray Mr. and Mrs. Ronald Gould, aago Gail Everhart Barber and F. Anthony Thurman, yale university, 2011 Gregory Gyllsdorff, fago, chm Robert Schwenk Director of Development †John Obetz Stephen Harouff Rosemary B. Beakes, spc and Communications Elizabeth and Jim Haskins Barbara Beisel Kansas City, 2007 Gail Henry Rebecca Buchanan ago finance and Cherry Rhodes & Ladd Thomas Sherman Hesselgrave Neal F. Campbell development committee Glendale, 2015 Samuel C. Hutchison Maw Sheng and Nancy Chen Ronald Krebs Regina Kettering Preston and Mary Dibble Ed Maki-Schramm Frederick Swann John T. King Laura R. Ellis G. Ronald Vanderwest Los Angeles, 2008 Karen F. Krenitsky, spc Michael P. Frank III Jeffrey J. Verkuilen, fago John & Marianne Weaver Charlotte Kroeker Joseph Galema Philadelphia, 2012 Ann Labounsky, fago, chm, and Sheila L. Hess, cago American Guild of Organists Lewis M. Steele Jr. Ashley L. Horner David K. Lamb, cago Chris Kouklis and Tim Nye 475 Riverside Drive, Suite 1260 † Deceased Alice Grier Lee Dale Krider, fago New York, NY 10115 Alan Lewis Joyce Shupe Kull, fago, chm 212-870-2310 | Agohq.org AMERICAN GUILD OF ORGANISTS in cooperation with SHADYSIDE PRESBYTERIAN CHURCH MUSIC IN A GREAT SPACE and ORGAN ARTISTS SERIES OF PITTSBURGH John Walker organ J April 26, 2019, at 7:30 p.m.

March on a Theme by Handel, Op. 15, No. 2 �� Alexandre Guilmant 1837–1911

Komm, süsser Tod, bwv 478 ��Johann Sebastian Bach 1685–1750 arr. Virgil Fox 1912–1980

Requiescat in Pace �� Leo Sowerby 1895–1968

Resurrection �� Larry King Lament – The Rising – The Ecstasy – Reflection 1932–1990

Choral-Improvisation sur le “Victimæ paschali” �� Charles Tournemire 1870–1937 restored and transcribed by Maurice Duruflé 1902–1986

Dritte Sinfonische Kanzone für Orgel, Op. 85, No. 3 �� Sigfrid Karg-Elert Fuge, Kanzone und Epilog 1877–1933 (with solo violin and women’s choir) JOSEPH KNEER violin MARK ANDERSON director of women’s ensemble

Sine Nomine ��John Weaver b. 1937

Concert Variations on Old Hundredth �� John Knowles Paine 1839–1906 The New York City Chapter of the American Guild of Organists The ofﬁ cers, executive board, & members of the NYC AGO send their hearty congratulations to

John Walker FAGO distinguished performer, teacher, recording artist, and friend of NYC AGO James Kennerley Dean Program Notes BY JOHN WALKER

ollowing only five days after Easter, this Frequently lauded as “Dean of American program reflects the annual pilgrimage be- Church Music” in the mid-twentieth century, tweenF Palm Sunday and the culmination of the winner of the Prix de Rome in 1921 and winner of church year on Christ the King. In the words of the Pulitzer Prize for music in 1946, Leo Sowerby Julie Andrews, this recital includes “a few of my (1895–1968) was organist-choirmaster at St. James’ Cathedral, Chicago, for 35 years and professor at favorite things,” works with which I sense particu- American Conservatory of Music for 38 years until lar affinity, including compositions written by col- 1962, when he moved to Washington, D.C., to es- leagues and friends. tablish the College of Church Musicians. Having Alexandre Guilmant (1837–1911), co-founder served in France with the American Army during of the Schola Cantorum (1894) and successor to World War I, after his return to America in 1920 Widor and Franck as professor of organ at the Paris Sowerby composed Requiescat in Pace in honor of Conservatory (1896), engaged actively in promotion his deceased compatriots. Organist-choirmaster at Trinity Church, Wall of musical masterpieces from earlier centuries. His Street, New York, my colleague Larry King (1932– March on a Theme of Handel quotes melodic material 1990) composed Resurrection in 1981. In Larry’s own of “Lift Up Your Heads, O Ye Gates” from Han- words, Resurrection “was originally titled for liturgi- del’s Messiah. Evoking the sonority of orchestral cal use; its mental conception took place during the instruments at the outset, Guilmant follows there- composer’s reflective months abroad which were after with a fugue reminiscent of Baroque masters, punctuated with reports of and reactions to Amer- but soon returning to the symphonic style of organ ica’s changing priorities, and which reactivated his longing for the resurrection of the social conscious- writing established by César Franck. ness which had stopped a war and prioritized car- One of my illustrious predecessors both in New ing. ‘Lament’ combines the liturgical mourning of York and in Baltimore, Virgil Fox (1912–1980), cre- the plainsong Vinea mea electa (O my vineyard, I ated his signature arrangement of Come, Sweet planted and tended thee…and thou hast prepared Death, Come, Blessed Rest in 1941 while he was pro- a cross for thy Savior) with a soulful expression fessor of organ at the Peabody Conservatory and of contemporary grief. ‘The Rising’ grows quietly organist at Brown Memorial Presbyterian Church. from this grief, using 12-tone rows and techniques Maximizing the organ’s orchestral palette, Vir- to express its cosmic nature. ‘The Ecstasy’ devel- ops a populist alleluia strain with embellishments gil Fox selected a melody composed by Bach ex- not unlike those used in the music of the Aquarian pressly for the Musikalisches Gesangbuch, published Age. ‘Reflection’ combines the liturgical rejoicing by Georg Christian Schemelli. Bach provided only of the plainsong introit for Easter Day, Haec Dies melody and figured bass; Virgil Fox elaborated ex- (This is the day which the Lord has made) with the tensively upon those elements to create this oft-her- alleluia fragments. The result will hopefully con- alded composition. In 1994, following lengthy vey a fresh vision of the historic resurrection of Je- and careful voicing of his signature instrument at sus the Christ with a prayer for the resurrection of the consciousness that reflects and implements his Shadyside Presbyterian Church, Franklin Mitch- ministry.” ell registered this composition on this organ and On May 5, 1955, Maurice Duruflé wrote these requested me to play it later in his memory, which words to his friend André Fleury: “I am in the pro- I do now twenty-five years later with grateful and cess of transcribing into musical notation some im- lasting respect. provisations of Tournemire which he had recorded The people of Brown Memorial Presbyterian Church offer gratitude to God for John Walker—for his superb musicianship, his gentle, visionary leadership, and for the strong faith that has supported his lifetime of Christian service. We are grateful not only for his service among us as Minister of Music, now Minister of Music Emeritus, but also for his leadership in our congregation as an active Elder in the Presbyterian Church (U.S.A.).

We offer our congratulations, our love, and our joy!

Brown Memorial Park Avenue Presbyterian Church 1316 Park Avenue • Baltimore, MD 21217 410-523-1542 • www.browndowntown.org Program Notes CONTINUED

on disc in 1930. They are sensational! Exactly like Deine Gnade wird mir geben Auferstehung Licht und those which we admired so much. But how difficult Leben (Your grace will give me resurrection, light it is to capture such fugitive music and such bad re- and life.). Finally an off-stage treble-choir intones cords! I hope to give the first performance at the the text Credo in vitam venturi saeculi! Amen! (I be- inauguration of Saint-Étienne du Mont in October lieve in life everlasting! Amen!). if everything works as expected.” The last of these The Reuter Organ Company commissioned five improvisations is based upon the sequence for John Weaver to compose a Hymn Sonata for his re- Easter Day, Victimae paschali laudes. Frequently at- cital to formally open the organ at Shadyside Pres- tributed to Wipo of Burgundy (11th cent.), Victimæ byterian Church on September 24, 1995. John per- paschali laudes is one of only four sequences which formed that work as the closing composition in his were retained after the Council of Trent (16th cent.). inaugural recital, dedicating it to Franklin Mitch- Having been Tournemire’s devoted pupil and with ell, then-Chairman of the Reuter Organ Company. intimate knowledge of Tournemire’s organ at the The final movement combines the hymn tunes Church of Sainte-Clotilde, Duruflé attests that his sine nomine and sarum, both of which are fre- restoration rigorously demonstrates Tournemire’s quently associated with the hymn text, For All the improvisation precisely as recorded in 1930. Saints. Ingeniously, John Weaver infused this mix- His family having moved to Leipzig when he ture with a third melody from traditional Ameri- was five years old, Sigfrid Karg-Elert grew up un- cana, Oh, When the Saints Go Marchin’ In. Incorpo- der the musical mantra of Bach’s imitative coun- rating that Dixieland rhythmic basis, this rich stew terpoint and Reger’s chromatic harmony. Although creates a New Orleans-style celebration. celebrated in England and America, in his home Following three years of study in Germany, country Karg-Elert’s compositions were neglected. John Knowles Paine returned in 1861 to his na- Comprising three connected movements, his Third tive America, where Harvard University appointed Symphonic Canzona is based upon the 17th century him as the first professor of music at any Amer- chorale Jesu, deine tiefen Wunden. Presented contra- ican university. He was also a founding member puntally in the opening section, the chorale tune of the American Guild of Organists. His Concert appears again in the ensuing larghetto section, Variations on Old Hundredth presents several classic this time supported by harmonies reminiscent of variations, followed thereafter by a chromatic vari- French impressionism. In the concluding section, ation in the parallel minor. A fugue leads to the a solo violin joins the texture with text from the final variation, closing with rapid passagework in German chorale printed in the violinist’s score: the pedals.

Pittsburgh Writes a Very Special “Dear John” Letter.

Biographies

OHN WALKER has performed OSEPH KNEER is assistant pro- Jin recital and as concerto solo- Jfessor of music at Trinity Univer- ist throughout North America, Eu- sity, San Antonio, Texas, following rope, and Asia. He has performed previous teaching engagements at three times at Notre Dame Cathe- Mercyhurst University and the Pea- dral in Paris, St. Paul’s Cathedral in body Preparatory. He holds a bach- London, and other cathedrals and elor of music degree in violin from churches in Europe and the U.S. In Oberlin Conservatory, a master of Taiwan he has performed frequently music in violin and theory pedagogy at the National Concert Hall in Tai- from the Peabody Institute, and a doctor of musical pei and as soloist with the National Symphony Orches- arts, also from Peabody. tra. He has appeared frequently with the San Francisco In 2015, Dr. Kneer completed a regional concert Symphony under the baton of Michael Tilson Thomas, tour performing the Brahms violin sonatas with pia- notably as soloist in Lou Harrison’s avant-garde Con- nist Shirley Yoo. He founded the Aurora Piano Trio in certo for Organ with Percussion Orchestra. 2008 with cellist Hannah Pressley and pianist Linda A profound practitioner of the art of sacred music, Angkasa. He was awarded the Peabody Chamber Mu- John Walker is minister of music emeritus at Brown sic Prize in 2009. Memorial Park Avenue Presbyterian Church in Balti- As conductor, Joseph Kneer has founded and more, following distinguished tenures at the Shadyside directed several ensembles, including the Ober- Presbyterian Church in Pittsburgh, The Riverside lin Chamber Players, the Mercyhurst String Ensem- Church in New York City, and First Methodist Church ble and community string chamber music program, in Palo Alto, Calif. and the Mercyhurst Chamber Orchestra. He also Walker is the immediate past president of the served as interim music director of the Brown Memo- American Guild of Organists (2014–2016). As presi- rial Presbyterian Chancel Choir in Baltimore in 2012. dent, he led the organization representing more than 15,000 members. He was vice president for six years and treasurer for four. In addition, he coordinated two re- J gional conventions and was dean of the San Jose and New York City AGO chapters. He was the first di- ARK ANDERSON is director of the Task Force on the New Organist, which rector of music at Shadyside conceived and implemented the highly successful Pipe MPresbyterian Church, artistic direc- Organ Encounters program, now occurring annually tor of the Pittsburgh Camerata and throughout the United States and abroad. executive director of the Music in A Fellow of the American Guild of Organists, A Great Space and Music for Mid- Walker is professor of organ performance at Baltimore’s summer Nights concert series. He Peabody Institute. Previous appointments include the also serves as the American Choral music faculty of the Manhattan School of Music, where Directors Association Pennsylva- he was organ department chair; Duquesne University; nia Repertoire and Resources chair Westminster College; and San Jose State University. for music in worship. Previously, he served as organ- He holds the doctor of musical arts degree from Stan- ist/choirmaster at The Presbyterian Church of Chest- ford University as well as two master of music degrees nut Hill (Philadelphia) for fifteen years, in addition to cum laude from American Conservatory of Music in holding prior positions in New York, Kentucky, Texas, Chicago. In 1999 he was awarded a Fulbright Fellow- and California. ship to teach and to perform in Taiwan. In 2015 he was A native of Montana, Mark Anderson studied at visiting professor at the Shanghai Conservatory of Mu- Westminster Choir College, Indiana University, and sic, and in 2017 he adjudicated international competi- the Eastman School of Music. He has taught at West- tions in organ performance in both Taipei and Shang- minster Choir College, Centre College of Kentucky, hai, marking his seventeenth professional visit to Asia. and Austin Presbyterian Theological Seminary. PHOTO LEN LEVASSEUR

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SHADYSIDE PRESBYTERIAN CHURCH 5121 Westminster Place, Pittsburgh, Pennsylvania 15232 Reuter Organ Company, Opus 2175 (1994–1995) 105 ranks | 5,432 pipes

he Reuter organ (Opus 2175) at the Shadyside 105 rank organ is controlled by 170 draw knobs Presbyterian Church represents the culmina- which have rosewood stems; intramanual couplers tionT of a long and diligent effort to obtain an organ are controlled by knobs placed in their respective of a size, scope and quality to match the magnifi- divisions; intermanual and manual to pedal cou- cence of the sanctuary, and to serve as the corner- plers are controlled by tilting tablets placed above stone of a strong and vibrant music ministry. the top manual along with the Great/Choir trans- To do this, an organ must fill the interior space fer and Pedal Divide tablets. The Chancel organ with sound, must be visually in harmony with its stops and couplers are engraved in black; Gallery surroundings, and must be capable of playing the organ stops and couplers in red; and all sub and su- full range of organ literature as well as fulfill- per couplers and mechanical controls are engraved ing its role in accompanying the choir and lead- in blue. Fourteen of the ranks of the Great organ ing the congregation in worship. The Reuter organ are exposed on either side of the apse in the chan- at Shadyside is such a distinguished and versatile cel. The large Harmonic Flute and Principal pipes instrument. are made of polished zinc. The smaller pipe work is The first organ at Shadyside was installed in made of polished spotted metal. The color and de- 1875 by E. & G.G. Hook & Hastings of Boston. sign of the exposed pipe work is planned so that the This three manual organ was replaced in 1903 by Byzantine apse with its gold mosaic of the figure of the W.W. Kimball Company of Chicago. In 1926 Christ, by Rudolf Schefller, remains as the chancel E.M. Skinner of Boston built a large four manual focal point. instrument which was encased across the center of Generously scaled, the sound of this Reuter or- the chancel. In 1938 sanctuary renovations moved gan provides a warm, substantial ensemble of im- the organ into two chambers on either side of the mense color, and dynamic diversity with the abil- chancel; the resulting sound was less than satisfy- ity to build seamless crescendo and diminuendo. ing. In 1957 the Skinner organ was replaced by a As an American Classic instrument, it incorporates four manual organ built by M.P. Möller of Hag- the German, French, Italian, and English schools erstown, Maryland. A gallery organ was added in of organ building to create an instrument of enor- 1973 (given in memory of Dr. Howard C. Scharfe mous versatility. Tonal colors are available for the by the Lazear Foundation). Extensive renovations full range of organ literature. Of particular note is were done in 1989 in an attempt to make this a more the inclusion of a true English Tuba in the Solo or- successful instrument. In 1993 it was determined to gan (speaking on a wind pressure of 20 inches) and retain the best of the pipe work, including a new a Doppelflöte (Double Mouthed Flute), included magnificent Trompette-en-Chamade, and to in- for its singular beauty of tone. The Pedal Posaune corporate them into a totally new instrument to be (filling one entire chamber) speaks on a wind pres- built by the Reuter Organ Company of Lawrence, sure of 17 inches. The Trompette-en-Chamade in Kansas. Building and installation were completed the lantern portion of the church speaks on a wind by November of 1994. pressure of 15 inches. The bottom octave of both The Reuter console has four manuals; the nat- the Choir Gemshorn and Great Violone are from ural keys are of bone with sharp keys of rosewood. the previous Möller organ. The bottom octave of The manuals have tracker touch. The pedal key- the Swell Lieblich Gedeckt is from the 1926 E.M. board has maple naturals and ebony sharps. The Skinner instrument. The PEABODY CONSERVATORY cultivates excellence with:

• BM, MM, GPD, DMA, and Artist Diploma tracks • Access to concert organs by Holtkamp, Andover, Skinner, Fisk-Flentrop, Létourneau, Schantz, Casavant, and Patrick Murphy • World-class organ faculty including: Daniel Aune, MM, DMA John Walker, MM, DMA, FAGO Peabody faculty artist John Walker (left) is the recipient of the AGO Endowment Fund Distinguished Artist Award in 2019. peabody.jhu.edu/ago • 667-208-6600 Chancel Organ Gallery Organ

GREAT CHOIR (enclosed, Pulpit Side) GREAT ʹ 16ʹ Violone 16ʹ Gemshorn 8 Prinzipal ʹ 8ʹ Principal 8ʹ Diapason 8 Gedeckt ʹ 8ʹ Violone 8ʹ Vox Umana (TC) 4 Oktav ʹ 8ʹ Harmonic Flute 8ʹ Holzbordun 4 Koppelflöte ʹ 8ʹ Bourdon 8ʹ Gemshorn 2 Waldflöte 4ʹ Octave 8ʹ Gemshorn Celeste (TC) II Sesquialtera (TC) 4ʹ Spillflöte 8ʹ Continuo Flute (A = 415 Kellner) IV Mixtur 2ʹ Fifteenth 4ʹ Octave Tremulant V Cornet (notes 20-56) 4ʹ Coppelflute IV Fourniture 4ʹ Gemshorn SWELL (enclosed) ʹ IV Cymbale 22/3 Nasat 8 Rohrflöte ʹ 16ʹ Trumpet 22/3 Gemshorn Quint 8 Viole de Gambe ʹ 8ʹ Trumpet 2ʹ Weit Prinzipal 8 Schwebung (TC) ʹ 8ʹ Tuba (Solo) 2ʹ Gemshorn 4 Oktav ʹ 4ʹ Trumpet 13/5 Terz 4 Rohrflöte ʹ 8ʹ Trompette en Chamade 11/3 Gemshorn Larigot 2 Principal Chimes (Solo) IV Scharf IV Scharf ʹ Tremulant (Flutes only) 32ʹ Bassoon 16 Trompete ʹ 16ʹ Bassoon 8 Trompete ʹ SWELL (enclosed, Lectern Side) 8ʹ Tromba 8 Oboe d’Amour ʹ 16ʹ Lieblichgedeckt 8ʹ Bassoon 4 Trompete 8ʹ Diapason 8ʹ Cromorne Tremulant 8ʹ Viole de Gambe 8ʹ Clarinet (Solo) 8ʹ Voix Celeste (CC) 4ʹ Tromba PEDAL ʹ 8ʹ Rohrflöte 4ʹ Bassoon 16 Subbass ʹ 8ʹ Open Flute 8ʹ Tuba (Solo) 8 Octave ʹ 8ʹ Lieblichgedeckt Tremulant 8 Rohrflöte(Swell) ʹ 8ʹ Flauto Dolce 4 Principal 8ʹ Flute Celeste (TC) PEDAL IV Mixture ʹ 4ʹ Principal 32ʹ Principal (Electronic extension) 32 Trompete (Electronic extension) ʹ 4ʹ Hohflöte 32ʹ Soubasse (Electronic extension) 16 Trompete (Swell) ʹ 4ʹ Harmonic Flute 32ʹ Contra Gamba (Electronic extension) 8 Trompete (Swell) ʹ 4ʹ Lieblichgedeckt 16ʹ Principal 4 Trompete (Swell) 22/3ʹ Nasard 16ʹ Violone (Great) 2ʹ Blockflöte 16ʹ Soubasse 13/5ʹ Tierce 16ʹ Gemshorn (Choir) IV Plein Jeu 16ʹ Lieblichgedeckt (Swell) 16ʹ Bombarde 8ʹ Principal 8ʹ Trompete 8ʹ Violone (Great) 8ʹ Oboe 8ʹ Soubasse 8ʹ English Horn (Solo) 8ʹ Gemshorn (Choir) 8ʹ Vox Humana 8ʹ Lieblichgedeckt (Swell) 4ʹ Clarion 4ʹ Principal 8ʹ Trompette en Chamade (Great) 4ʹ Lieblichgedeckt (Swell) Tremulant 4ʹ Soubasse IV Mixture SOLO (enclosed, Lectern Side) 32ʹ Posaune 8ʹ Viole 32ʹ Bassoon (Choir) 8ʹ Viole Celeste 16ʹ Posaune 8ʹ Doppelflute 16ʹ Trumpet (Great) 8ʹ French Horn 16ʹ Bombarde (Swell) 8ʹ English Horn 8ʹ Bassoon (Choir) 8ʹ Clarinet 8ʹ Posaune 16ʹ Tuba (TC) 8ʹ Tuba (Solo) 8ʹ Tuba 8ʹ Tromba (Choir) 16ʹ Trompette en Chamade (Great) 8ʹ Bombarde (Swell) 8ʹ Trompette en Chamade (Great) 8ʹ Bassoon (Choir) Chimes 4ʹ Bombarde (Swell) Cymbelstern 4ʹ Tromba (Choir) Vogelgesang 4ʹ Bassoon (Choir) Tremulant 4ʹ Clarinet (Solo) 8ʹ Trompette en Chamade (Great) PHOTO LEN LEVASSEUR Chimes (Solo) “A Kaleidoscope of Color & Sound”

AMERICAN GUILD OF ORGANISTS 2O20 NATIONAL CONVENTION ATLANTA July 6 - 10, 2020 www.agoatlanta2020.com Congratulatory Messages

Thin places are said to be where heaven touches earth. Congratulations from a former Riverside Church Thank you John for the innumerable thin places your choir member, ever grateful for your inspiring music has created in our lives. virtuosity and dedication to musical excellence. Bob Mayer Jim Howes / Sacred Classics

Congratulations Dr. John Walker! Congratulations from FDHS Class of 1959! Your legacy has blossomed throughout the world. Carol Thompson Smith / Patsy Link May God Bless you with good health and happiness! Ed and Judy Weismann

Thank you, John, for eight fabulous Pro Organo CDs! Thank you for your generous and inspiring service Your life and ministry of music have been a huge these many years. This award is well deserved! With blessing to us! “ALL IS WELL!” admiration and in friendship, Cherry & Ladd Frederick Hohman Cherry Rhodes and Ladd Thomas

John, you are a legend in our profession. Congratulations to John Walker: We all owe you so much. Thank you! wonderful organist, teacher, and person. I am honored to call you a mentor and dear friend. With thanks and blessings. Justin Bischof Karen Hastings Flegel

The members of the Indiana, Pennsylvania AGO Congratulations, John Walker! You make us proud! Chapter congratulate you, Dr. Walker, on receiving Wayne L. Wold, aago the AGO Distinguished Artist Award. AGO Mid-Atlantic Regional Councillor Indiana (Pa.) AGO Chapter

From your first church family, we are very proud of Heartfelt congratulations to a your extraordinary musical accomplishments. Your supreme musician, organist and friend. humble ways reflect God’s heart for the world. Henry and Leigh Lowe Upper Path Valley Presbyterian Church

Grateful I am that I had to study with the grad stu- Best Wishes John from the Duquesne University dent-JOHN WALKER! Thanks for pearls of wisdom AGO Chapter. You have greatly enriched our chapter. and lifelong friendship and memories! Ann Labounsky / Duquesne University Rochelle Parker

Congratulations and best wishes from the Congratulations, John! Immanuel Choir at YoungNak Presbyterian Church, We cannot think of a better person for this honor. Seoul, Korea Irene and Roland Henderson SangGyu Choi, Conductor Informed by the Past Committed to the Present Preparing for the Future

The Church Music Institute congratulates Dr. John Walker and offers thanksgiving for his substantial contributions to church music and the many students he has mentored who will impact clergy, church musicians, and congregations for years to come.

Dr. Charlotte Kroeker executive director Dr. Robert C. Mann resource library director Dr. Margaret R. Evans director, sacred organ library Mr. Benjamin Kolodziej director, programs and communications

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