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S 2018 The Premier of Alberta is the first minister for the Canadian province of Alberta. He or she is the province's head of government. The current Premier of Alberta is Rachel Notley, who was sworn in on May 24, 2015.

The premier of the province deals with specific areas relating to Alberta and Alberta's relation on the national scene. The premier acts as a representative for the Legislative Assembly of Alberta and the Members of the Legislative Assembly (MLA) are in turn the representatives of the people of Alberta. i The Lieutenant Governor of Alberta is the viceregal representative in Alberta of the Canadian monarch, Queen Elizabeth II. The Lieutenant Governor of Alberta is appointed in the same manner as the other provincial viceroys in Canada and is similarly tasked with carrying out most of the monarch's constitutional and ceremonial duties.[1] The present, and 18th, Lieutenant Governor of Alberta is Lois Mitchell, who has served in the role since 12 June 2015.

ii Calgary, a cosmopolitan Alberta city with numerous skyscrapers, owes its rapid growth to its status as the centre of Canada’s oil industry. However, it’s still steeped in the western culture that earned it the nickname “Cowtown,” evident in the Calgary Stampede, its massive July rodeo and festival that grew out of the farming exhibitions once presented here.

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Student Academy ...... 5 Missa Gaia Concert ...... 29-31 C

f Kids & Keys ...... 7 Workshops Block D ...... 33 o Vespers Service ...... 8 Firebird Recital ...... 34 e l Ryan Jackson Concert ...... 9-10 Under the Western Skies Recital ...... 35 b Neil Cockburn Gala Concert Workshop Block A ...... 12 with the Calgary Organ Festival Chamber Ensemble ...... 36-38 a

T Workshop Block B ...... 13 Organs ...... 40-46

Sweet Breath Recital ...... 14 Hospitality ...... 48-49

Workshop Block C ...... 15

Paul Halley Concert ...... 16-17

Neil Cockburn Lecture ...... 20

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Monday, July 2nd 6:15–7:30 pm 9:30–10:30 am 12:00 – 5:00 pm 4:00 – 5:00 pm Wednesday, July 4 Welcome Day at Knox President’s Advisory WORKSHOPS: BLOCK A Exhibits open WORKSHOPS: BLOCK C Bus Day to 5 Venues United Church Council Dinner KUC Labyrinth KUC Parlour (A1) Beyond the Bench: (C1) Playing With Ease 8:00 am 8:00 am -4:00 pm Essential Skills for the 21st 1:20 – 2:40 pm Using the Alexander Buses depart from Knox Festival Coffee House 8:00 pm Century Organist WORKSHOP: BLOCK B Technique United Church to KUC Labyrinth Concert KUC Parlour KUC Parlour University of Calgary KUC Sanctuary Chris Fischer (B1) Tim Pyper 10:00 am–8:00 pm Ryan Jackson, Busy Fingers Don’t have to 8:30 am Registration 2008 Godfrey Hewitt (A2) Reclaiming Equate to Busy Mind (C2) Children, Young Buses depart from KUC Library Scholarship Winner Hildegard: One Neume at KUC Theatre People and Church Choir Holiday Inn Express to a Time Margaret Miyagishima KUC Theatre University of Calgary 12:00–5:30 pm 10:00 pm KUC Labyrinth Jacobus Kloppers Exhibits Welcome Reception Janet Youngdahl and the Nutrition and Health for University of Calgary, women of “Sweet Breath” KUC Labyrinth KUC Theatre the Musician (C3) Hymn Improvisation Rozsa Centre, Eckhardt- KUC Parlour on the Piano Grammatté Hall 12:00 pm - 2:15 pm Tuesday, July 3rd (A3) OrgelKids: Hands- Lucie Jones KUC Labyrinth on Education for Children Joachim Segger Kids & Keys Camp Workshop Day at 9:00 – 9:40 am KUC Gym KUC Gymnasium Knox United Church 2:40 – 3:00 pm Lecture Rick St. Germain 5:30 –7:30 pm Break Dr. Neil Cockburn: Andrew Forres Centre Presidents’ Supper 3:00 pm 8:00 am -4:00 pm The Ahrend organ Student Academy Recital Festival Coffee House 3:00 – 3:45 pm 10:30 – 10:45 am 5:30-7:30 pm Central United Church KUC Labyrinth Recital Break Supper on your own 9:40 – 10:00 am KUC Labyrinth Break 5:00 pm 8:00–9:15 am “Sweet Breath” early music 8:00 pm Vespers Service National Council Meeting 10:45 – 11:45 am ensemble RCCO Annual General Janet Youngdahl, Director Concert 10:00-11:00 am Choir of the Cathedral KUC Parlour Recital Cathedra l Church of the Meeting KUC Sanctuary "Pleasure and Treasure Redeemer KUC Parlour Paul Halley Baroque and Beyond" 12:00 – 1:15pm 9:45 pm Wendy Markosky Lunch on your own President’s Reception KUC Theatre 1 Festival Schedule

11:15 – 11:45 am 4:00 – 4:30 pm Thursday, July 5 12:10 – 1:00 pm 10:30 – 11:30 pm Buses to Cathedral Snacks Concert Day at Arts Recital Jack Singer Closing Reception Church of the Redeemer Crump Room Commons Concert Hall Jack Singer Concert Hall (Bag Lunches on bus) Duo Majoya: Under the Lobby 8 4:30 – 5:30 pm 8:45 am Western Sky 12:10 – 1:00 pm Festival Evensong Service WORKSHOPS: BLOCK D All-Canadian Recital Choir of Christ Church 1:30 – 4:00 pm 1 Food for the Soul! (D1) Drum Circle: Tours of National Music Valerie Hall, organ; 5:45 – 7:00 pm Promoting Collaboration Centre Kerry-Anne Kutz, soprano Western BBQ (staggered start times)

Engineered Air Theatre 0 Crump Room and Garden Rodger Duncan 1:15 pm Entertainment by Calgary 4:00 – 6:00 pm Optional bus to Holiday Fiddlers Free Time

(D2) Choral Reading 2 Inn Workshop 7:15 – 7:45 pm Jack Singer Rehearsal Hall 6:00 – 7:30 pm 1:15 – 1:45 pm Buses to Knox United Malcolm Edwards Gala Supper Buses to Grace Church Anatolia Turkish Restaurant y Presbyterian Church (D3) Survival Strategies 8:00 – 9:30 pm for Effective Clergy 7:20 – 7:50 pm r 2:00 – 3:30 pm Concert Musician Teams Pre-concert

College Convocation KUC Sanctuary Founders Room Entertainment a Tim Pyper: Convocation Missa Gaia Earth Mass Chris Fischer Jack Singer Concert Hall Organist Paul Halley, Festival Chorus, Lobby Paul and Nick Halley, Spirit 10:10 – 11:00 am Recital Mount Royal Chamber Flutes g

3:45 pm Wind musicians Jack Singer Concert Hall l Buses depart from Jeremy Spurgeon: Firebird! 8:00 – 10:00 pm 10:00 – 11:00 pm Gala Concert Holiday Inn, Knox United a Church and Grace Reception 11:00 – 12:00 pm Jack Singer Concert Hall Presbyterian Church to KUC Theatre Lunch on your own Neil Cockburn, organist with Calgary Organ Festival Chamber Christ Church, Elbow Ensemble Park C

2 Sponsors Thank You for helping make this Festival possible Donors Grand Chœur Anonymous 0 - $99 $500 - $749 James Bailey Récit Liz and Tony Fricke Trevor Bennett E.M. & M. Hackermann Costigan Memorial Fund Peter Bishop Don & Suzanne Marjerrison Godfrey Hewitt Memorial Fund Lois Daly Arleigh S. Porte Concorde Group Dr. E.L. (Betty) Donaldson Brent Tucker City of Calgary Heidi A. Roy $1000 - $1999 Positif $100 - $249 Mary Lil Rozsa de Coquet Calgary Society of Organists Helen M. Black Douglas Spreeman Darcy Latremouille Continuo John McElhiney Over $5000 Jürgen Ahrend Orgelbau G.F. (Rick) Morgan Chellan Hoffman and Stephen Miller Long & McQuade James A. Smith Dr. J.H. Willment Pipestone Travel Store Dr. S. Pennell $250 - $499 Charlesglen Toyota Frances MacDonnell James Picken James A. Smith Professional Corporation St. Matthews Lutheran Church

Supporters Knox United Church University of Calgary 3 RCCO story

The oldest association of musicians in Examinations are held annually for the Canada, the RCCO was founded 1909 in diplomas of Colleague, Associate, and Fellow; Brantford, Ontario as the Canadian Guild of the Professional Diploma in Choral Organists. In 1920, the name was changed to Conducting; and the certificates in Service the Canadian College of Organists, and in Playing and Choir Training, all of which test 1959, Her Majesty Queen Elizabeth II granted the use of the Royal prefix in and provide recognition for achievement in recognition of the 50th anniversary of the organ performance and musical knowledge. College. As a result of the significant Annual festivals offer opportunities to hear contribution to the cultural life of Canada and meet world class recitalists and clinicians and its national character, the RCCO became from Canada and abroad, to participate in a federal corporation in 1993. Today the workshops on a wide variety of topics, and to RCCO, which is made up of over 30 Centres discuss subjects of mutual interest and across the country, is the national voice for concern with friends and colleagues. Canada’s organ community representing The National Office maintains a wide range of organists, composers, organ-builders, educators, choir directors, and others who resources including videos and printed share an interest in the organ and its music. material covering topics such as: service planning; wedding music; choir training; What We Do recommended salary levels for church The RCCO provides support to its members musicians; and the purchase, maintenance, in the development and practice of fine organ and improvement of all types of organs. and choral performance and sound church The College also publishes organ and choral musicianship, and works to promote these works which are described under Music interests in the wider Canadian public. It also Publications , and available in the RCCO provides members with advice and Store . information in matters pertaining to church employment , both through its National and Centre professional support officers and a nationwide network of colleagues. The official quarterly journal, Organ Canada, furnishes a uniquely Canadian perspective, The R oyal Canadian not only on the College's life and work, but College of Organists the world of the organ and its music. le Collège r oyal canadien des organistes 4 Student Academy

Organ students from British Columbia, Alberta, Manitoba and Ontario participated in lessons biology and music, and earned master’s and doctoral degrees and master classes taught by the well known and acclaimed organists Marnie Giesbrecht and in organ from the Jacobs School of Music at Indiana Wendy Markosky. Students received lessons and had practice sessions on a variety of organs at University, Bloomington. While there she also studied local churches. After two intense days of instruction the students were given the opportunity of harpsichord and carillon, was an associate instructor of music theory for five years, and served as university chapel playing in Sunday services at the churches where they had practiced. A student recital on organist. Monday held at Central United was the culmination of the Student Academy. Kudos to Chellan Hoffman for spearheading the Student Academy, as well as to assistants Susan Woodward, Wendy has participated in several past RCCO conventions Music Director at Grace Presbyterian Church and Donna Holoboff, Organist at Grace as clinician, performer, and jury member for the national Presbyterian Church. Of course, the generosity of the churches involved and their organists competitions. She has been a “Travelling Clinician” of the RCCO, taught in the American “Pipe contributed greatly to the success of this Student Academy. Organ Encounters” program, given organ and harpsichord workshops for both adults and youth, and lectured in Canada and the US on various topics related to Baroque performance practice. Faculty Marnie Giesbrecht performs as organ soloist, collaborative musician (organ, piano, harpsichord) and with Joachim Segger as Duo Majoya. Dr. Giesbrecht is Professor Emerita Student Academy Co-ordinator: Susan Woodward and University Organist at the University of Alberta and Assistant Co-ordinator: Donna Holoboff Adjunct Professor of Music at The King’s University, Edmonton. Her teaching experience embraces a broad range of students from beginning organists to performance majors in doctoral programs and she continues to teach and mentor students at all levels

Dr. Giesbrecht serves on national and international organ competition juries including the RCCO (Royal Canadian College of Organists), Claude Lavoie and the CIOC (Canadian International Organ Competition). She is invited to be a juror on the prestigious Longwood Gardens International Organ Competition, Philadelphia, in 2019.

Thank You for Hosting the Student Academy

Wendy Markosky is Professor of Music and music department chair at Burman University in Lacombe, AB, and organist of the university church. She holds undergraduate degrees in 5 July 2 8:00 am -4:00 pm Festival Coffee House KUC Labyrinth

10:00 am–8:00 pm Registration Open KUC Library

12:00 pm–5:30 pm Exhibits KUC Labyrinth

12:00 pm - 2:15 pm Kids & Keys Camp KUC Gymnasium

3:00 pm Student Academy Recital Central United Church

5:00 pm Vespers Service Cathedral Church of the Redeemer

6:15–7:30 pm President’s Advisory Council Dinner KUC Parlour

8:00 pm Concert Ryan Jackson, 2008 Godfrey Hewitt Scholarship Winner KUC Sanctuary

10:00 pm Welcome Reception KUC Theatre

6 Kids & Keys Kids & Keys is a two hour ‘camp’ where young musicians get to Janet Weaver is an Arts Education meet a pipe organ up close – to see how it works, hear how it Specialist who regularly incorporates the OrgelkidsCAN is an extension of the international sounds, and learn all about what makes it so special! organ (via discarded pipes!), recorder, Orgelkids program founded by Dutch organist strings, and a variety of folk instruments Lydia Vroegrindeweij in 2009. With a total of 8 into music, drama, and dance. Her student A group of musicians will be teaching the youth about pitch on organs, it will be the largest of its kind in the world. the organ, families of organ tones, physical aspects of the organ, groups have delighted audiences at Music Festivals, Workshops, Conferences, The organs are being hand crafted by internationally and will provide opportunities to play an organ, using the acclaimed Canadian organ builders, Orgues OrgelKidsCAN kit. All of this information is then reviewed by Renaissance Fairs, and Concerts, and in collaboration with her adult group, Prairie Wynd Consort. Létourneau. They will be available for use in fun games developed by BYU graduate Nora Hess. Games will September 2018 by children in schools, music include a Scavenger Hunt, a Beanbag Toss to review organ After hours, Janet is the Organist and Music Director at All festivals, science fairs, and community centres Saints Anglican Church in Saskatoon, a liturgically-rich Anglo- pitches, Pictionary to review physical attributes of the organ, and across the country. They will travel between Catholic parish. She is passionate about connecting the musical a Memory Game to review families of organ tone. To help the locations in specially designed travelling cases and learning process, the participants will earn treats along the way. past to the present, bringing the beauty of the Organ and its music to as many people as possible. will include all of the supplies and instructions Our team is ready to take the children on a learning journey, needed by the organizer to lead an event. where they can experience the complexity and fun of this She is thrilled to be involved in bringing the OrgelkidsCAN magical and magnificent instrument. project to her own students and to classrooms across Canada OrgelKidsCAN is a projection of the RCCO’s new as it will open a vast new world of music, right at their vision statement – inspiring connections with organ Anna Judkins has had a love for music her fingertips! music – and reflects their mission to engage more whole life. Anna graduated from Brigham people in the transforming power of the organ and Young University with her Bachelors in OrgelkidsCAN is an outreach project developed by the RCCO to its music. Organ Performance in 2015. She studied introduce a new generation to the joy of music and the wonders of under Douglas Bush, Don Cook, and the pipe organ. Andrew Unsworth during her studies there. She has taught at BYU organ workshops in OrgelkidsCAN provides children with a hands-on experience in California, Utah and Calgary, Alberta. She also helped direct the Utah Valley Chapter 2016 Pipe Organ which they assemble, and then play, a fully functioning table-top Encounter. Anna currently teaches private piano and organ sized pipe-organ. The finely crafted organ has been carefully lessons, directs the choir at the Cathedral of St. Ann and subs at designed to be appealing and educational to children and can be many of the local churches in her current home of Great Falls, assembled and ready to play in less than an hour. As children Montana. assemble the organ, they apply physics, mechanics and sound theory, all while discovering the beauty and music of the pipe organ in a fun and meaningful way. When they are done, the kit is disassembled and put back in the box for the next group of children. OrgelkidsCAN is especially suited to children 8-12 years of age. 7 Vespers Program Festival Vespers Organ Prelude: Litany (BAS p. 112 – form 2) Stephen Paulus (1949-2014) “Blithely Breezing Along” from At the Cathedral Church of the Redeemer we offer sung Baronian Suite. The Lord’s Prayer – Sung to the setting by Nicolai Rimsky- evening prayer in two forms: once a month the choir sings full Korsakov (1844-1908) Choral Evensong according to the Book of Common Prayer Preces (BAS p. 66) (1962), and from October to the end of March we sing a Invitatory CP18 “O Laughing Light, O First-Born of Anthem: Philip Moore (b.1943) Antiphon (The text is shown weekly service of evening prayer on Thursdays based on the Creation” (Tune: Phos Hilaron) at CP357) order of The Book of Alternative Services (1985). We call this Psalms 12, 13, 14 (BAS p. 716) Hymn CP325 “Angel-Voices, Ever Singing” mid-week service “Vespers” in order to distinguish it from the (Tune: Angel-Voices) more traditional Choral Evensong, and it is this revised rite that we share with you today. First Reading New Testament Canticle (BAS p. 94) “Song of the Multitude Prayers in Heaven” BAS: The Book of Alternative Services of the Anglican Church of Dismissal: William Byrd (1538-1623) “Benedicamus Domino” Canada (1985) CP: Common Praise (Anglican Church of Canada, 1998) Second Reading Organ Postlude: Office Hymn “O Blest Creator of the Light” (Tune: Lucis Flor Peeters (1903-86) Toccata, Fugue and Hymn on “Ave Parts of the service with spoken or sung participation by the Creator) Maris Stella,” Op. 28. congregation are shown in bold. Gospel Canticle: William Byrd (1538-1623) Magnificat from The Very Rev’d Leighton Lee, Dean and Rector The Order of Service “The Great Service” (A modern version of the text is shown on The Rev’d Helen Belcher, Interim Assistant to the Dean BAS p. 86 at 18a) The Rev’d Canon Dr. Cyril Challice, Honorary Assistant A full printed Order of Service with texts and music will be Dr. Neil Cockburn, FRCO Director of Music provided at the service. The Apostles’ Creed (BAS p. 68) The Choir of the Cathedral Church of the Redeemer

Choir of the Cathedral, Cathedra l Church of the Redeemer The Cathedral Choir sings services each Sunday morning, They have undertaken numerous tours to sing in English plus monthly Choral Evensong, and additional services ac - Cathedrals, most recently in 2016 (Ely) and 2013 (Exeter). cording to the church calendar. They are known for their Their next tour will be in July 2019 to Salisbury Cathedral, pure sound, particularly suited to the Anglican repertoire, and Christ Church Cathedral (Dublin). and especially the works of the late Renaissance and Baroque. In spite of this, the Cathedral Choir's repertoire is very broad, encompassing the works of the medieval period (chant) to the present day.

8 Concert – Ryan Jackson, 2008 Godfrey Hewitt Scholarship Winner

Park Avenue; the University Church at Yale; Christ Church Episcopal in New Haven; and Metropolitan Godfrey Hewitt Memorial Concert United Church in Toronto. In addition to his work at FAPC, Ryan maintains an active recital schedule Program throughout the United States and Canada where his performances have been praised for their “mature Prelude and Fugue in E-flat major ("St. Anne"), musicality, technical poise, and registrational sensitivity” BWV 552 – J.S. Bach (1685–1750) (RCCO Bulletin).

The winner of numerous prestigious competitions, Mountain and Plain (2018) including the Royal Canadian College of Organists’ – Zachary Wadsworth (b. 1983) National Organ Playing Competition, he has studied with several of the most prominent organists of the day, Lullaby from Suite no. 2 – Calvin Hampton including Patricia Wright, Thomas Murray, and Paul (1938–1984) Jacobs. Ryan is a graduate of the University of Toronto (Mus.Bac.Perf.), Yale University (M.M.), and The Juilliard Introduction, Passacaglia, and Fugue in E-flat minor School (D.M.A.). – Healey Willan (1880–1968) Acclaimed organist and choral director Ryan Jackson was appointed Director of Music and Fine Arts Ministries at Intermission Fifth Avenue Presbyterian Church in 2012, following an international search. Ryan is the founding director of the Voices (2003) – Eric Robertson (b. 1948) professional FAPC Chamber Choir, as well as the FAPC Community Choir, a teaching ensemble open to all members of the church community. In 2013, Ryan established FAPC’s annual concert series, which features a diverse program of choral concerts and organ recitals each season.

Prior to his appointment at FAPC, Ryan served in the music programs at Christ Church United Methodist on Knox United Church Casavant Opus 529(1913)/2336(1956)(2001)

9 Zachary Wadsworth MOUNTAIN AND PLAIN for organ was Commissioned by the Royal Canadian College of Organists 2018 Calgary Organ Zachary Wadsworth is a composer of “fresh, deeply felt and strikingly original” Festival. Premiered on July 2, 2018 by Ryan Jackson, to whom music ( Washington Post ), with regular performances and premieres around the piece is dedicated. the world. His compositions have been heard at the Kennedy Center, the Lincoln Center, and Tokyo’s Takinogawa Hall, and they have been performed by Some of the most beautiful sites I have ever seen have been such ensembles as the choir of Westminster Abbey, the Yale Philharmonia, the where the prairies meet the Rocky Mountains just west of Swedish Chamber Choir, the Buffalo Philharmonic Orchestra, and the Calgary, Alberta, where I lived for five years. The beauty of Richmond Symphony. As the 2012-13 fellow of the Douglas Moore Foundation these sites was never simple or soft. More often, it radiated for American Opera, Wadsworth was in residence at the Metropolitan Opera from violent conflict between flatness and sharp incline, and the Santa Fe Opera. 2014 marked his Carnegie Hall debut, and 2015 between grass and rock, or between light and shadow. This marked his debut at the National Opera Center. elemental, violent beauty mimicks my favourite aspects of the music, where dissonance and consonance mingle in similar Winner of an international competition chaired by James MacMillan, chiaroscuro. In Mountain and Plain, commissioned for the Wadsworth’s anthem Out of the South Cometh the Whirlwind was performed 2018 Calgary Organ Festival, I set out to write music that at Westminster Abbey in the presence of Queen Elizabeth II. Other recent explores violent contrast — here, stagnancy gives way to honors include awards from the American Academy of Arts and sweeping motion, loudness to softness, harshness to Letters, ASCAP, and the American Composers Forum. tenderness, and finally dissonance to consonance. Wadsworth’s music is widely broadcast and distributed, with recent publications by Novello, G. Schirmer, and E.C. Schirmer, and airings on NPR, BBC, and CBC.

Wadsworth earned graduate degrees from Cornell University (DMA) and Yale University (MM), and is an honors graduate of the Eastman School of Music (BM). Originally from Richmond, Virginia, Wadsworth (b. 1983) is now Assistant Professor of Music at Williams College. He previously taught at the Interlochen Center for the Arts and the University of Calgary in Alberta, Canada.

Godfrey Hewitt Memorial Concert Sponsored by Godfrey Hewitt Memorial Fund 10 July 3 8 am - 4 pm 3:00 pm – 3:45 pm Festival Coffee House KUC Labyrinth Recital Sweet Breath 8:00 am – 9:15 am KUC Labyrinth National Council Meeting KUC Parlour 4:00 pm – 5:00 pm 9:30 am – 10:30 am WORKSHOPS: BLOCK C WORKSHOPS: BLOCK A 5:30 pm – 7:30 pm 10:30 am – 10:45 am Centre Presidents’ Supper Break 5:30 pm - 7:30 pm 10:45 am – 11:45 am Supper on your own RCCO Annual General Meeting KUC Parlour 8:00 pm Concert KUC Sanctuary 12:00 – 1:15pm Paul Halley Lunch on your own 9:45 pm 12:00 – 5:00 pm President’s Reception KUC Theatre Exhibits KUC Labyrinth

1:20 pm – 2:40 pm WORKSHOP: BLOCK B

2:40 pm – 3:00 pm Break

11 and health care: as founding Director of the Circle of Song degree from the College of Wooster in Ohio, and is a Professor Workshops – Block A Choir for residents of the Wellington Terrace Long-Term Care of Music at the University of Lethbridge in Alberta, Canada. Home in Fergus, Ontario, who suffer from various forms of (A1) Beyond the Bench: Essential Skills for the 21st dementia – the first programme of its kind in Canada (A3) OrgelKids: Hands-on Education for Children Century Organist sponsored by a professional choral organization. OrgelkidsCAN is an RCCO outreach program that gives children a hands-on experience with a pipe organ. Using a This workshop will provide an overview of several skills (A2) Reclaiming Hildegard, One Neume at a Time specially designed kit of parts, children build a real working exercised within a contemporary understanding of pipe organ and make music on their own, helping them congregational music ministry, none of which involves the The chant envisioned by Hildegard von Bingen (1098–1179) discover the mechanics, physics and sound of a pipe organ use of a keyboard instrument. Topics addressed will include: speaks the language of the 12th century in mode, imagery along the way. This workshop provides an overview of the knowing the difference between a choir and a congregation; and motif. The extravagant melodies are notated in highly program that is set to launch in September. Wanna build one? ensuring a consistent understanding of singing as a priority ornate neumes: virga, puncti, quilisma, pressus, podatus, and Come and see how OrgelkidsCAN. of the whole congregational leadership structure (clergy and a variety of liquescent shapes. These neumes offer the shape lay); teaching techniques for large assemblies, from effective and expressional guidance needed to successfully perform Rick St. Germain gesture and communication to leading (vocally) with her chant. Too often, performers avoid the neumes, and confidence; and a primer in what helps – and what hurts – perform Hildegard’s chant as an endless stream of Rick St. Germain is the project manager effective congregational song when it comes to the layout undifferentiated pitches. This workshop is designed to and Chair of the RCCO’s OrgelkidsCAN and furnishing of our worship spaces. The central aim is to unlock the mystery of the neumes and introduce their subtle Project Committee. With a background enable the learning of new and unfamiliar music by the whole magic. in engineering, aviation and congregation, across generations, and not just the trained management, he has developed a love of specialists. Janet Youngdahl all things mechanical. Since retiring from Chris Fischer Janet Youngdahl is a soprano and his Air Force career, Rick has been active academic residing in Alberta, Canada. in consulting and teaching information management courses Christopher Fischer is a church musician She has presented papers and recitals at globally. His passion for the organ and its music was nurtured with more than 25 years of experience in American Musicological Society, The by his wife who is an organist. Rick has been active with the a variety of denominational contexts: American Academy in Rome, The Banff RCCO for many years, offering his skills and leadership in Roman Catholic, Anglican, United Centre, the Society for Seventeenth Century Music, the graphic design, membership and most recently in strategic Church of Canada, Presbyterian Church International Medieval Society in Leeds, the Lyrica Society, planning. As one of the outreach initiatives identified in the (USA) and Presbyterian Church in Canada (PCC). Since 2006, and the Gregorian Institute of Canada. As a soprano, she has latest RCCO Strategic Plan, the OrgelkidsCAN project was a he has served as Pastoral Musician at Knox Presbyterian appeared at Lincoln Center, at Carnegie Hall, at the Proms in natural fit for Rick’s background and passion. He can hardly Church in Guelph, Ontario, where he directs vocal and London and at the Utrecht and Melbourne Festivals. She has wait to show you all about it. handbell choirs, an instrumental ensemble, a multidisciplinary toured extensively with Medieval Ensemble Sequentia based in worship arts programme for children and youth within the Andrew Forres Cologne, Germany, and appears on eight BMG/Deutsche congregation’s LOGOS Ministry, and a global song group Harmonia Mundi recordings, including the Grammy Andrew Forrest began his career with called Ubuntu. nominated Canticles of Ecstasy. She holds a Doctorate of Létourneau in February 1999 and has It was through his position with the Elora Festival that Chris Music from Case Western Reserve University, a Masters of risen through the ranks to the position of began a new initiative at the intersection of community music Music from the University of Michigan and a Bachelor’s Artistic Director to work closely with 12 Fernand Létourneau directing all company projects. In this position, he travels regularly to meet clients, architects and Workshops – Block B acousticians and supervises the company’s projects from preparing proposals to overseeing onsite tonal finishing. An (B1) Busy Fingers Don’t have to Equate to Busy Mind Nutrition and Performance Anxiety organist himself, he has served on the Board of Directors of As busy musicians, there are many demands on your time and A discussion of the effects of nutrition from the perspective the American Institute of Organbuilders (AIO), served on the energy. Sometimes, slowing down a bit seems impossible. of a professional musician who is also a long distance runner, committee for the 2010 joint AIO-ISO (International Society There is help - meditation can help you find a place of calm. In a teacher and a parent. of Organbuilders) convention held in Montréal; and is this brief introduction to meditation, you will learn how currently a member of the executive for the Montréal Centre meditation is part of many faith traditions. We will look at Lucie Jones how to physically prepare to meditate. We will then practice of the Royal Canadian College of Organists. Dutch-born flutist, Lucie Jones (Lucie two techniques. The first is a quick and simple breathing technique and the second is a metta (loving kindness) prayer. Batteké) a former member of Symphony We will end with a short discussion on resources that can Nova Scotia, is currently principal flute help you get started in your meditation practice. Everyone with the Red Deer Symphony Orchestra welcome. Sitting cross-legged on the floor definitely not and has been an extra player with the required. Calgary Philharmonic Orchestra since 2005. Ms. Jones also regularly performs solo recitals and chamber concerts and has Margaret Miyagashima been recorded by the CBC across Canada. Margaret Miyagishima CPHR, PCC, MA, is a coach, facilitator and trainer with Being very committed to Chamber Music, Lucie is the Past decades of professional work in Canada President of the Calgary Pro Musica Society, Past President of and the US to her credit. Margaret is the Instrumental Society of Calgary, and currently President of honoured to be serving the Calgary the Flute Club of Calgary. Lucie is also an active clinician and coaching community as Past President of the Calgary Charter adjudicator. Chapter of the ICF (International Coach Federation). Ms. Jones received a Bachelor of Music Degree in Margaret has been a chorister at Knox United Church in Performance from the University of Toronto, a Master of Calgary for over thirty years and is also a singer with The Music Degree in Performance from the University of Calgary. Festival Chorus in Calgary. Her special love is small group During her hiatus from music, Lucie received a Bachelor of work where repertoire ranges from plainsong chant to blues to Science Degree in Computer Science and worked as a gospel. She is bordering on fanatical about choral singing, her Software Engineer. latest adventures having taken her to Carnegie Hall, New York City in 2016, to sing in a choir of 250, and to Ottawa to sing Workshops sponsored by: with 599 other people for Canada Day 2017. Margaret has Pipestone Travel Store been a student of yoga, mindfulness and meditation for over Dr. S. Pennel twenty years. She is happy to be sharing her interest in Charlesglen Toyota meditation with attendees of RCCO Calgary Organ Festival. 13 Recital – Sweet Breath

Our Program will offer a program rooted in medieval text and Breath. Soprano Ruth chant that travels into the modern era. The ensemble presents a Phillips , originally from sequence and responsory by Hildegard von Bingen, shares Nova Scotia, completed improvisational Aquitanian works and delights in the polyphonic graduate studies in arches of Morales and Victoria. Marian texts set by Duruflé and Montreal, where she was a Poulenc are contrasted with works by Buffy Sainte Marie and busy soloist and choral contemporary settings of Rumi. The concert closes with a rousing singer; she later relocated to Lethbridge, AB where setting of Will the Circle Be Unbroken. she continues to sing and teach. Director Janet Youngdahl sang with Ensemble Sequentia in Germany for ten years. She appears on over 15 recordings with BMG, Sweet Breath is a small women’s ensemble with a big Harmonia Mundi, Phillips, heart and the extraordinary patience to learn the music BIS, RCA, Centaur and of Hildegard von Bingen using coloured facsimilies of Toccata Classics and is a the original neumes. Its members share their voices professor at The amid the windy coulees of Southern Alberta. Regan University of Lethbridge Brooks is a singer, conductor and educator from Medicine Hat, Alberta. Bonnie Chartier is passionate about making music, her family, cooking and her job as a 911 dispatcher. Karen Hudson , is a graduate of the University of Lethbridge. She is a singer and Choral music educator and currently serves as the President of Choir Alberta, the provincial choral organization. Jaimee Jarvie received her BMus in vocal performance from the University of Lethbridge in 2014. She has performed locally and internationally in many operas and choirs. She has a passion for early music and is thrilled to be performing with her friends and colleagues of Sweet

14 Workshops – Block C (C2) Children, Young People and Church Choir (C3) Hymn Improvisation on the Piano There is a perception that the younger generation today is Church musicians regularly find themselves in situations (C1) Playing With Ease Using the Alexander Technique self-absorbed and only interested in social media and popular where music must be extended or truncated to adjust to the music (in the church: Praise and Worship Music). My own reality of the church service. Being able to improvise and The Alexander Technique is an educational method that experience as organist/choral director at St. John’s Anglican embellish music opens new opportunities for musicians to teaches us how to move with greater ease in any activity. It is in Edmonton in the last two decades has been quite contrary! express themselves and make the music of the service more especially useful to organists since we must negotiate many While the younger generation grows up with popular music personalized. Joachim brings extensive skill and experience physical components while playing our instrument (including and can identify with it, it lacks the rejection of tradition and to show us some of the ways that hymns can be enhanced bench height, pedals, multiple keyboards and music racks). traditional music which characterized a previous generation. through improvisation. This generation is quite open, even enthused about The session will begin by discussing some basic anatomy as it Joachim Segger relates to organ playing. Then we will explore and refine traditional choral music, liturgy, ceremony and classic music patterns of movement and begin to apply them to organ in general and eager to work together with the Senior Choir. Joachim Segger, pianist and collaborative This bodes well for the future of traditional church music, i.e. playing. Certified Alexander Technique educator Tim Pyper artist, holds the Alberta Centennial will use verbal cues as well as gentle hands-on guidance to choral and organ music. In the workshop I will share with you my experience in this regard. Medal for his outstanding work. As help participants find greater fluidity, efficiency and freedom organist, Segger is renowned as a in their playing. Jacobus Kloppers clinician and for his service playing and Tim Pyper Jacobus Kloppers was born in South improvising; he is currently recording a CD of hymn improvisations on the piano. Dr. Segger is Professor and Chair An accomplished recitalist, Tim Pyper Africa in 1937. After private studies in Piano and Organ he completed his of the Music Department at The King's University, Edmonton, has won First Prize in numerous regional Alberta. and national organ competitions undergraduate music studies at the including the Arthur Poister Memorial Potchefstroom University for Christian Competition (2008), and the Royal High Education(1961) and obtained his Performer and Canadian College of Organists’ National Competition (2001). Teacher Licentiates in Organ from the University of South He was a featured performer at the 2002 R.C.C.O National Africa (UNISA). With a UNISA Scholarship he continued his Convention and was described by The American Organist as Organ study with the Bach specialist/performer Professor possessing “effortless technique and sensitive musicality.” His Helmut Walcha at the Staatliche Hochschule für Musik in solo recitals have been aired by the Canadian Broadcasting Frankfurt am Main (1961-1965), West Germany and received Corporation and by National Public Radio’s Pipedreams. a PhD in Musicology from the Frankfurt University in1966 with a thesis on the Interpretation of Bach’s Organ Music. Tim holds the Doctor of Musical Arts degree from Cornell University where he studied with Annette Richards and David He taught Organ and Musicology at the University of the Yearsley. Since 2017, Tim has been Interim Director of Music Orange Free State, Bloemfontein, South Africa (1966-1976) at Church of the Holy Apostles in New York City. From 2010- and The King’s University College, Edmonton, from 1979 to 2015, he was Director of Music at the Cathedral Church of the 2013. He has served as organist/choir director in Reformed Redeemer in Calgary, In 2018, he became an AmSAT-certified Churches in South Africa and West Germany and at St. John’s instructor of the F.M. Alexander Technique. Anglican Church in Edmonton since 1976. 15 Concert – Paul Halley

Paul Halley is a Grammy Following his departure from the Cathedral in 1989, Cathedral of St. John the Divine; Sound Over All Waters, Award-winning composer, Halley settled in rural Connecticut and founded the a compilation of Halley’s choral works and choral conductor, and children’s choir, Chorus Angelicus, and the adult arrangements for gospel singer, Theresa Thomason, and organist. He is Director of ensemble, Gaudeamus. In 1999, Halley became Director Keramion Singers; Triptych, Halley’s keyboard works for Music of The University of of Music at Trinity Episcopal Church, Torrington, CT the unique trio of piano, pipe organ, and harpsichord, King’s College Chapel where he inaugurated a Choral and Organ Scholars recorded at Spivey Hall in Atlanta; Untraveled Worlds, a Choir and of The program in conjunction with Yale University’s Institute of compilation of world music repertoire presented by Cathedral Church of All Sacred Music. In 2007, Halley relocated to Halifax, Nova Chorus Angelicus; and What Child Is This?, comprising a Saints in Halifax, Nova Scotia to become Director of Music at both the University curated selection of new and less familiar Christmas Scotia. of King’s College and St. George’s Anglican Church (to repertoire. A new recording entitled In The Wide Awe 2011), as well as University Musician at Atlantic School of and Wisdom, a two-CD set comprising sixteen of Born in Romford, England Theology (to 2015). In 2015 Halley was also appointed Halley's recent choral compositions, is the newest in 1952, Halley was raised Organist and Director of Music at The Cathedral Church release from Pelagosmusic. This spectacular new in Ottawa, Canada where of All Saints, Halifax, a position which he holds in recording features performances by Keramion Singers, he received his early conjunction with his work at King’s, providing many Paul Halley, Director. musical training as a opportunities for collaboration between the two chorister and assistant institutions. Paul Halley and his wife, Meg Race, an artist, live on the organist with The Men and Boys Choir of St. South Shore of Nova Scotia where they enjoy exploring Matthew’s Anglican Church. At age sixteen, he was Halley’s choral and instrumental compositions are the waters of Mahone Bay in a traditional Cape Cod made an Associate of the Royal Conservatory of distributed internationally by Pelagos Incorporated, the catboat which rejoices in the name, “Magnificat”. Toronto. Awarded the organ scholarship at Trinity recording, music publishing, and arts management College, Cambridge, Halley received his M.A. with company which he established with his wife, Meg Race in prizes in composition and performance, and was 1998. made a Fellow of the Royal College of Organists, winning first prize in the College examinations. Halley’s compositions have been commissioned or Following four years post-graduate work as a church licensed by such organizations as Sony Entertainment, musician and teacher in Montreal, QC, Jamaica, W.I., John Williams and the Boston Pops Orchestra, CBC, The and Victoria, BC, Halley was appointed Organist and Toronto Symphony, and Canadian Brass. In addition to a Choirmaster at The Cathedral of St. John the Divine regular output of liturgical music, Halley composes three in New York City where he served for twelve years to four new, commissioned works per year. from 1977-1989.During his tenure at St. John The Divine, Halley collaborated with The Paul Winter Among the Pelagos recordings which feature Consort, contributing as principal writer and compositions and arrangements by Paul Halley: keyboardist on multiple Grammy Award-winning Nightwatch, a reissue of Halley’s landmark 1982 organ albums released in the 1980’s and 1990’s. improvisation album, recorded on the Great Organ of the

16 Accompanying Artists Program Nick Halley is a drummer/percussionist, keyboardist, composer, and Sonata No. 3 in A Major Felix Mendelssohn (1809 – 1847) conductor. As a drummer and world percussionist, Nick has performed I Con moto maestoso and recorded internationally with a range of musicians including II Andante tranquillo American icon James Taylor, Oscar Castro-Neves, Maucha Adnet, David McGuinness & Revenge of the Folk Singers, Concerto Caledonia, Prelude & Fugue in C Major (BWV 547) J. S. Bach (1685 – 1750) Jefferson Hamer & Eamon O'Leary, Old Man Luedecke & Tim O'Brien, the Chris Norman Ensemble, various Paul Halley ensembles, Suzie Toccata Andromeda Paul Halley (b.1952) LeBlanc, Theresa Thomason, Diomira with Dinuk Wijeratne & Joseph Petric, and occasionally the Nick Halley Band. The recording Barnum Hill (2008) features Nick and his Maris Stella Paul Halley ensemble performing some of Nick’s original compositions.

Rejoicing Paul Halley Chellan Hoffman is active in the musical life of this city as an Hymne d’actions de grâce (Te Deum) Jean Langlais (1907 – 1991) accompanist/performer on organ, piano, and harpsichord. She is also the music director at Knox United Church where highlights have included taking the Knox Choir to Carnegie Hall in 2016 and to Ottawa Intermission Unisong Festival in 2017 for Canada’s 150 Celebrations. Prior to her time at Knox, Chellan traveled to England in 1999 and 2011 to play daily choral evensong services with the Christ Church Choir. She has Choral No.2 in B Minor César Franck ( 1822 – 1890) performed with choirs and ensembles including the Regina Symphony and Chorus, Calgary Philharmonic Chorus, Luminous Voices and Spiritus, Kensington Sinfonia, and Foothills Outer Hebrides (A Fantasia on Three Paul Halley Brass Quintet. She has served as an RCCO Centre President and a Travelling Clinician. Traditional Hebridean Melodies) Currently, she is a national Vice President and Chair of the Editorial Committee which produces the quarterly magazine, Organ Canada. In her other life, she is a ‘hockey’ mom to Psalm Prelude Set II No. 3 Herbert Howells (1892 – 1983) two teenagers and a fair-weather motorcyclist. “Sing unto Him a new song: play skillfully with a loud noise.” (Psalm 33: 3) Mervin Mowry Costigan Memorial Concert Prayer Paul Halley Sponsored by Costigan Memorial Fund

Requiem for Dmitri Paul Halley Knox United Church Casavant Opus 529(1913)/2336(1956)(2001)

17 All pieces on this programme by Paul Halley are recorded on the CD, Triptych, and are available as published scores from Pelagos Music at www.pelagosmusic.com

July 4 8:00 am 12:10 pm – 1:00 pm 5:45 pm – 7:00 pm Buses depart from Knox United All-Canadian Recital Food for the Soul! Western BBQ Church to University of Calgary Valerie Hall, organ; Kerry-Anne Kutz, Crump Room soprano and Garden 8:30 am Entertainment by Calgary Fiddlers Buses depart from Holiday Inn Express 1:15 pm to University of Calgary Optional bus to Holiday Inn 7:15 pm – 7:45 pm Buses to Knox United Church University of Calgary, Rozsa Centre, 1:15 pm – 1:45 pm Eckhardt-Grammatté Hall Buses to Grace Presbyterian Church 8:00 pm – 9:30 pm Concert KUC Sanctuary 9:00 am – 9:40 am 2:00 pm – 3:30 pm Missa Gaia and the music of Lecture College Convocation Paul Halley Dr. Neil Cockburn: The Ahrend organ Tim Pyper: Convocation Organist Festival Chorus, Paul and Nick Halley, Spirit Wind musicians 9:40 am – 10:00 am 3:45 pm Break Buses depart from Holiday Inn, Knox 10:00 pm – 11:00 pm United Church and Grace Presbyterian Reception KUC Theatre 10:00 am -11:00 am Church to Christ Church, Elbow Park Recital Pleasure and Treasure – Baroque and 4:00 pm – 4:30 pm Beyond Snacks Crump Room Wendy Markosky

11:15 am – 11:45 am 4:30 pm – 5:30 pm Buses to Cathedral Church of the Festival Evensong Service Redeemer Choir of Christ Church (Bag Lunches on bus)

19 Lecture – Neil Cockburn

The Ronald B. Bond Bach Organ at the University of Calgary of two national Travelling Clinicians for the Royal Canadian College of Organists in the 2002/3 season. Join us on stage at the Eckhardt-Gramatté He held the University of Calgary’s Cantos Music Hall at the Rozsa Centre of the University of Foundation Organ Scholarship, a guest faculty position, Calgary, where Dr. Neil Cockburn will give a celebrating the inauguration of the North German Baroque lecture/demonstration at the Ahrend Organ organ built by the Ahrend Organ Company of Germany, from 2006 until 2009. The tonal design and specifications (Leer, Germany: 2006). Dr. Cockburn will of the organ are consistent with the 17-century north discuss the history of the instrument from German organs that Jürgen Ahrend was commissioned to the signing of the contract through to its renovate following WWII. As such, it is a unique musical installation, and he will shed light on aspects window into the much loved world of Baroque organ music of its construction and tuning system that as it was heard in the time of Bach and Buxtehude. give it its unique “accent.” This presentation is followed by a recital on the instrument at International prize-winning organist Neil Cockburn is When the organ was installed at the University of Calgary 10 am by Dr. Wendy Markosky. Director of Music at the Cathedral Church of the in 2006. Dr. Cockburn said, “There is nothing like this in Redeemer (Anglican) in Calgary, Alberta, Canada. Calgary and the instrument will play an important part in Celebrated for his diverse repertoire interests and the musical life of our city, as well as with the students, expertise, he performs an all-encompassing spectrum of faculty and guest artists who perform here.” solo organ recitals on a wide range of instrument types, from all-Bach recitals on historically inspired organs, to symphonic programmes on romantic instruments, and concerts of entirely new works. An enthusiastic organ teacher, he has directed three Pipe Organ Encounter camps in Calgary for young beginner organists, and has taught courses for the Royal College of Organists (UK), the Guild of Church Musicians (UK), the Royal School of Church Music, the St. Giles International Organ School (London, UK), the Rochester NY Chapter of Sponsored by Jürgen Ahrend Orgelbau the American Guild of Organists, Oundle International Summer School for Young Organists, and was elected one The Ahrend Organ Eckhardt-Gramatté Hall, Rozsa Centre, University of Calgary Hendrik Ahrend - 2006 20 Recital – Pleasure and Treasures Wendy Markosky

Program both adults and youth, and lectured in Canada and the US on various Concerto in G Major / William Hayes (1708-1777) topics related to Baroque performance practice. During 1. Allegro several delightful summers she studied and performed on various Tabulatura nova, Part III (1624) / Samuel Scheidt (1587-1654) Baroque organs in Germany and XIX. Modus Ludendi Pleno Organo Pedaliter A 6. Voc. France - including the amazing XI. Hymnus De Adventu A 4. Voc: Veni redemptor gentium (verses 2-5) Schnitger organ in Norden, Germany (source of the “Norden Aria (with variations), BuxWV 246 / Dieterich Buxtehude (1637-1707) temperament” of the University of Sonata No. 5 in C Major, BWV 529 / Johann Sebastian Bach (1685-1750) Calgary’s Ahrend organ). She has Largo also done summer harpsichord studies in Austria and England. Wendy Markosky is Professor of Music and music Concerto in G Major / William Hayes department chair at Burman University in Lacombe, AB, In addition to solo performing, 3. Minuetto Allegro and organist of the university church. She holds Wendy greatly enjoys ongoing undergraduate degrees in biology and music, and earned collaborations with several early Praeludium in D Minor / Vincent Lübeck (1654-1740) master’s and doctoral degrees in organ from the Jacobs music groups in Alberta; playing Partita Jesus Christus, unser Heiland … , Op. 8/3 (1938) / Hugo Distler (1908-1942) School of Music at Indiana University, Bloomington. While organ/harpsichord with the Red there she also studied harpsichord and carillon, was an Deer Symphony Orchestra; and associate instructor of music theory for five years, and performing in one of Alberta’s Today’s program features selections chosen specifically for their “delicious” sounds on the Ahrend served as university chapel organist. newest early music ensembles, organ. Enjoy! Rosa Barocca. Wendy keeps busy with teaching and performing on organ and harpsichord (along with occasional gardening, hiking, cross-country skiing, boating, sewing, knitting and …!). She has performed in Canada, the US, and Europe, and has participated in several past RCCO conventions as clinician, performer, and jury member for the national competitions. She has been a “Travelling Clinician” of the RCCO, taught in the American “Pipe Organ Encounters” Eckhardt-Gramatté Hall, Rozsa Centre, University of Calgary program, given organ and harpsichord workshops for Hendrik Ahrend - 2006

21 Recital –Food for the Soul Valerie Hall organist & Kerry-Anne Kutz soprano

Program An inveterate performer, Valerie Hall has appeared as organist, harpsichordist, singer and choral conductor Sex Lives of Vegetables, texts by Lorna Crozier J. Enns (b. 1972) 5’00 in Canada, the United States and Europe. A native of Scarlet Runner Beans Winnipeg, she obtained a Bachelor of Music in Organ Performance from the University of Manitoba and a Artichokes Master of Church Music from Concordia University, Brussel Sprouts River Forest, Illinois. Valerie recently became an Onions Associate of the Royal Conservatory of Music. Radishes Tomatoes In 2014, Valerie was accepted by Vancouver Early Music Festival into their Baroque Vocal Programme, The Compleat Singer. There she had the opportunity Six Songs (2001) texts by Sara Teasdale N. Fairbank (b. 1956) 6’00 to work with renowned early music specialists Ellen Winter Blue Jay Hargis (voice), Michael Jarvis (harpsichord), Chris Winter Dusk Bagan (harpsichord) and Lucas Harris (lute). In Regina, Lovely Chance she founded and directed Campion Schola, a university-based vocal ensemble dedicated to the Douze Courtes Pièces R. Laurin (b. 1961) 3’00 performance of Plainchant and Renaissance Soliloquy Op. 58 polyphony. Perpetuum Mobile ( Trois Bagatelles ) Op. 54, No. 1 Valerie maintains an active performing career alongside private teaching and church responsibilities. Sept Vocalises (2012) D. Bédard (b. 1950) 13’00 One of her greatest pleasures is performing with 1. Très calme Montreal soprano, Kerry-Anne Kutz. The dynamic duo 2. Allegro giocoso are deeply committed to presenting works by 3. Moderato Canadian composers and feature plenty of it on their 4. Tristamente entertaining and diverse concert programmes. 5. Andantino A past national president of the Royal Canadian 6. Andante con moto College of Organists (RCCO), Valerie was for several 7. Con moto years National Chair for Membership and Regional Director for the Prairies.

22 Kerry-Anne Kutz learn a great deal from (Kerry- The Well-Tempered Love Song Robert Ursan (b. 1963) 2’30 has sung in concert Anne’s) gift for direct Hark, the Lark at Heaven’s Gate Sings (from Cymbeline) halls in every communication.” Montreal An Argument province and Gazette. She delights territory of Canada audiences with her love of and throughout the diverse styles of music and French-Canadian Folk Songs arr. by Kerry-Anne Kutz 4’00 United States (New sings with ease in French, A la claire fontaine York City- German, Italian, Spanish, Partons la mer est belle Metropolitan Yiddish and Hebrew. Through Opera Gala). On the the genuine warmth and Epilogue Op. 50 (2008) R. Laurin 6’30 international scene generosity of spirit, Kerry- Kerry–Anne has Anne Kutz reaches out to The Creek Bistro Specials D. McIntyre (b. 1950) 7'00 charmed audiences every person who has the 1. Gorgonzola Custard at Expo ’88 in Brisbane, Australia and for events in privilege to share in her England, India, Singapore, Italy and Mexico. concerts. 2. Spinach and Bacon Salad 3. Calamari She was the first Canadian woman to become a 4. Halibut Cheeks member of the renowned Royal Canadian Mounted 5. Grilled Trout Police band. She has also performed with and for 6. Jim Beam Ribeye various celebrities such as Gregory Charles, Céline 7. Clafoutis Dion, The Royal Family, international Heads of State 8. Gingerbread 9. Madeleines and the Montreal Canadians.

A unique artist in her ability to move seamlessly from classical works to jazz, soprano-singer/ songwriter Kerry-Anne Kutz is recognized for her vocal abilities, excellent intonation, professional attitude and her dynamic stage presence.

Above all, Kerry-Anne Kutz is in a class of her own based on her unique ability to communicate with her audiences. “I know a number of musicians who could

23 Tim Pyper Honorary Awards Recipients 2018 Convocation Organist An accomplished recitalist, Tim Pyper Honorary Life Membership Ruth Watson Henderson Before the Convocation: has won First Prize in numerous regional and national organ competitions Ruth Watson Henderson has been declared a “Canadian Petite Suite – Gerald Bales (1919-2002 including the Arthur Poister Memorial National Treasure”. Recognized for her lifetime of service to Competition (2008), and the Royal Canadian College of music, Ruth has been paid many great tributes by the music i. Introduction Organists’ National Competition (2001). He was a featured community, not the least of these being the myriad concerts ii. Intermezzo performer at the 2002 RCCO National Convention and was devoted solely to her works by national and international iii. Finale described by The American Organist as possessing “effortless choirs, often with the composer at the keyboard. technique and sensitive musicality.” His solo recitals have been Soliloquy – David Conte (b. 1955) aired by the Canadian Broadcasting Corporation and by She has always maintained a close relationship with the National Public Radio’s Pipedreams. church, working for many years as organist at Eglinton Postlude on a Melody by Melchior Vulpius – Derek Holman United Church and later at Kingsway Lambton United Tim holds the Doctor of Musical Arts degree from Cornell (b. 1931) Church in Toronto. Inevitably many of her works are written University where he studied with Annette Richards and David with sacred texts and sung by church choirs. On the other Yearsley. His dissertation focused on the performance practice Light Through a Stained Glass Window* – Garrett Krause hand, many of her choral works are a challenge to of early 20th-century English organ music. He received his (b.1986) professional choirs and are performed throughout North B.M., M.M. and Performer’s Certificate from the Eastman America and indeed from Iceland to Australia. The Elmer School of Music as a student of David Higgs and he holds the Processional Music: Iseler Singers devoted an entire CD to her works. Fellowship diploma from the Royal Canadian College of Finale Jubilante – Healey Willan (1880-1968) Organists. Other significant teachers have included Giles Ruth has composed for piano, organ, and other instruments. Bryant, John Tuttle, William Porter (improvisation) and These include the well-known “Chromatic Partita for Organ” Recessional Music: Barbara Lister-Sink (piano). as well as “Celebration” which was written to celebrate the Cortège Académique – Ernest Macmillan (1893-1973) centenary of the Royal Canadian College of Organists in Since 2017, Tim has been Interim Director of Music at Church 2009. First prize winner in a competition held by the Annual of the Holy Apostles in New York City. From 2010-2015, he Festival of New Organ Music (AFNOM), it was chosen to *Commissioned Work. Premiere Performance. was Director of Music at the Cathedral Church of the open the final recital in their 2009 festival at Westminster Redeemer in Calgary, Alberta. Previous church appointments Abbey, London. include tenures as Assistant Organist at St. James' Cathedral, Toronto and Organist of St. Paul's Episcopal Church, Ruth has been a great supporter of the RCCO, especially the Rochester, New York. In 2018, he became an AmSAT-certified Toronto Centre, and we can only say that we don’t honour instructor of the F.M. Alexander Technique. you by giving you this tribute, but in accepting it, you bring honour to us. You have been a great light inspiring many organists, choirs, and choral conductors, and we are grateful for your shining. 24 Karl Wilhelm embodies the high degree of excellence that has orchestral colleagues. He has set standards for others to aspire Award of Excellence made his instruments enduring ingredients in the landscape to and brings great credit to the College in doing so. Karl Wilhelm, Organ Builder of churches and concert halls in North America. This Christopher Hunt Since his arrival in Canada, Karl Wilhelm has been one of outstanding record of achievement deserves recognition in Canada’s most influential and noteworthy organ the RCCO Award of Excellence. The Hamilton Centre recommends a Distinguished Service builders. Karl has built some 150 organs, situated in Canada Distinguished Service Award Award to Christopher Hunt. Chris has been an active and the United States. Following the Werkprinzip principles member for almost 25 years, and has made many Paul Grimwood of design, his organs featured suspended action, flexible wind contributions to the Centre and the Hamilton music scene. pressure, and reflected both German and French tonal This month Paul Grimwood is stepping down from his He directed the Mohawk Chorus (a large oratorio choir) for ideals. Small positive organs as well as 2-and 3-manual position at Central Presbyterian Church in Hamilton after 39 10 seasons and was also Co-ordinator of the Music instruments of over 40 stops make up his output. Known for years of continuous service. This remarkably long tenure is a Department at Mohawk College. He has served as Organist their strongly marked personality and outstanding quality, his tribute to Paul’s leadership and abilities, which reflect well on and Music Director at First Pilgrim United Church for over instruments have been sought after for over 30 years. the college. The choir is the best in the city and has twice been 25 years. His work is always at a high musical standard and Karl received his training and apprenticed with the firms invited to St Paul’s Cathedral in London to perform the reflects great credit on the College. Laukhuff in Germany and Metzler in Switzerland. On moving services for a week. The Candlelight Carol Service always Within the Centre, he has been Treasurer and Membership to Canada in 1960, he joined the firm of Casavant Fréres, draws the largest congregation in any given year. The Good Secretary for the past decade, and is an essential contributor establishing that firm’s move into mechanical-action Friday concerts have presented some of the great Christian to the smooth running of the Centre, cheerfully undertaking instruments. He formed his own company in 1966. Among oratorios and cantatas, including the Bach St John Passion many administrative tasks. He has led the Tools and many significant organs are Christ Church Cathedral in this year. Many of Hamilton and area’s finest musicians have Techniques Course planning and delivery several times, and Montréal (1981); Christ Church Deer Park (1982) and St. played on Sundays at Three, which has run since 1987, a total presented and performed at this and many other Centre Andrew’s Presbyterian Church (1983), both in Toronto; Bond of nearly two hundred concerts. Chapel at the University of Chicago (1983); First events. He was also on the 2011 Convention Committee as Congregational Church in Ann Arbor, Michigan (1985); As the organ at Central Presbyterian is the finest in town, it Registrar. In addition he was appointed Regional Director in Trinity Episcopal Church, Covington, Kentucky (1994); and has been a favourite venue for organ concerts and Paul has 2013, and serves on the Board of Directors. always given his full support to the RCCO in presenting Eglise abbatiale, St-Bénoit-du-Lac, Quebec (1999). He is a Chris continues to make strong contributions to the Centre these. He led the Convention Committee for the RCCO member of American Institute of Organ Builders. and the College in several fields, and is well deserving of a National Convention in 1989, and served as Centre Chair (as Distinguished Service Award. Justly proud of his instruments, Karl continues to lavish care it was titled then) in the 1990s. He served on the Centre on them as he visits to assess their condition and to make executive for many years and is currently Communications Margaret (“Margie”) Newman adjustments where needed. In some cases, when a church Secretary. housing one of his instruments has closed, he has made Margaret (“Margie”) Newman has been Director of Music at arrangements to remove the organ and store it, pending a Paul has been a prominent member of the Hamilton music Calgary’s Christ Church Elbow Park since 1992, having been possible sale to another venue. scene for 39 years, always performing professionally himself, appointed at a young age as sub-organist in 1969. She has and also drawing fine performances from his singers and always maintained high standards of excellence both for

25 Cont’d next page Honorary Awards Recipients 2018 (cont’d) herself, for the Youth and Adult choirs of Christ Church, and Brian Sweetman Howard Janzen for the young sub-organists she has mentored in the early (nominated by the Windsor Essex Centre) AWARDED IN 2017 stages of their careers (including Chellan Hoffman, Gary Since 2000, Brian has served as National Treasurer, each year “Howard Janzen was born in Didsbury, Alberta on May 9, Tong, Brent Tucker, Richard Coburn, Carlos Foggin, John leading in the development of a budget and reporting 1950. He earned the B.Mus. degree in piano performance at Bouz, and Nicholas Choy.) throughout the year on its implementation. His the University of Calgary, and the M.Mus. degree in music During her tenure, she has led the Christ Church Choir on recommendations for the budget involved detailed theory from the University of Alberta. Further studies were at four summertime tours to cathedrals in Britain, including calculations embracing a savvy sense of the College and the Indiana University, and the Banff School of Fine Arts. He is a Salisbury, St Paul’s and Westminster Abbey. wishes of its members. fellow of the Royal Canadian College of Organists, and was a member of the executive of the Calgary Society of Organists Margie has always worked tirelessly to raise the profile of the In addition, Brian has held the position of Chair of the for many years. He is also a gifted composer and lyricist pipe organ as a performance instrument in Calgary. She has Finance and Administration Committee, under the direction . recorded for CBC Radio and can be heard on several of the Board of Directors. Annual reviews and contracts for Howard has taught at Medicine Hat College and Mount Royal recordings as organ accompanist, ensemble player and soloist. staff are ongoing tasks under his supervision. On the College and has also accompanied at several ballet schools retirement of Sharon Adamson in 2015, the committee A long-time member of the RCCO, Margie has been an including Alberta Ballet and Ballet Arts Centre. He was part redistributed the functions of office administration into two of the Calgary Boys Choir family throughout the 1990s. He executive member and past-president of the local centre. She positions: 1) Executive Director, whose mandate includes served on the steering committee for the 1995 RCCO was organist and music director in several Calgary churches, managing the work of committees, improving our governance including St Stephen Anglican, Christ the King Anglican, and National Convention in Calgary, and has been an examiner and developing a business plan; and 2) Office Administrator, for the College. St John the Evangelist Roman Catholic. As a church organist, The new administrative structure involved many hours of he would regularly arrange a demonstration of the organ for She has taught organ privately and at the University of consultation and writing of reports on his part. His accurate all ages, teaching how the organ functioned and encouraging Calgary music department and Mount Royal Conservatory. planning and reporting have contributed to the sound people to explore the stops themselves, always promoting the Music education still continues at Christ Church, where financial functioning of the College. love of music and the organ in particular. Each week, little children are treated to a special organ concert in the gallery to Along with his dedication at the national level, Brian children of the parish would flock around the organ at the mark the end of their preschool year. continues to be a very active member of the Windsor Essex conclusion of his postlude so they could push in the stops on Centre. For more than twenty years, he and his wife Susan the organ for him, crawl underneath it to turn off the light Within the sacred spaces of Christ Church, Margie has and finally shut the organ down. established a fine tradition of beautiful choral and organ have sponsored public events such as “Hymn-Tasting” (hymn music performed to the highest standards. Those who have festivals), “Spooktaculars” (Hallowe’en organ concerts), and Alane Boudreau recalls: “It was at St. John the Evangelist that worked with Margie know that she is incredibly effective, used-music sales. Raising the profile of the Centre in the I had the pleasure of working with Howard; I was brought in talented, and above all else, able to provide the quiet community, and generating significant funds for RCCO as the Director of the Choir, and Howard was our organist. In leadership that inspires her choirs and musicians to rise to the Windsor Essex’s activities have been core to his work locally. the three delightful years that we worked together, he occasion. B rian’s dedicated work at both the national and centre levels constantly amazed me with the depth of his knowledge and over many years qualify him for the Distinguished Service his wide repertoire. A profoundly humble man, he would Award. He embodies the ideals of the RCCO untiringly, and make quiet observations and historical comments about the richly deserves this award. different composers we were studying or pieces we were 26 developing, often giving spontaneous musical examples of comparisons or periods that we were discussing. His offertory Light Through A Stained Glass Window and communion improvisations, which he would dismissively refer to as “ditty in G” or “ditty in A minor” were delightful, Garrett Krause is a and his vast treasury of preludes and postludes always composer and managed to capture the spirit of the liturgical day and season. pianist from He successfully championed the cause of having the Casavant Calgary, Alberta. organ, Op.492, of St John the Evangelist designated as an His compositions historical organ.” have received numerous awards at the local and provincial levels, including from the Alberta Registered Music Teachers Association, and Alberta Piano Teachers Association, as well as the national level, from the Canada No person was Conservatory, and a recent winning orchestral piece, "Where Pines and Maples Grow," performed by the PEI Symphony Orchestra . As ever honored for a pianist he has performed in many local festivals, and enjoys working as an what he recieved. accompanist in Calgary. He is a graduate of the University of Calgary and recent winner of the Canadian Chamber Choir's "Canada 150 Honor has been Composition Competition." the reward for what he gave. Calvin Coolidge

27 Choral Evensong

A full printed Order of Service with texts and music will be provided at the service.

Readings: Ezekiel 36: 38-37.10 Psalm 107: 1-3, 23-32 Luke 8: 22-25

Music: Responses – Paul Halley Canticle: Evening Service in G – Jackson, Christ Church Choir has a long tradition of providing music to enhance and lead the Sunday liturgy. Drawing upon Anthem: Ubi Caritas – Raminsh the rich musical heritage of the church, the choir has a broad repertoire spanning music from Tallis and Palestrina through to compositions by contemporary composers. Voluntary: Alleluia from "Five Liturgical Inventions" by Victor Togni In addition to Sunday services, the choir sings Evensong once a month as well as the many extra services during Advent, Christmas, Lent and Easter, and for weddings and funerals when asked. Many choir members are actively Worship Leaders: involved in other areas of the church, often taking a leadership role. Some choristers have been in the choir over Rev. Sherman Hesselgrave , RCCO National Chaplin forty years, while others have joined in the past year. The choir and organ were moved from the chancel to the The Choir of Christ Church Anglican Elbow Park back gallery in 1994. Margaret Newman , director Margaret Newman has been part of the music program at Christ Church since 1969, beginning as assistant John Bouz , organist organist and becoming music director in 1993. Under her direction the choir has produced five CDs and has also undertaken four singing tours of English Cathedrals since 1999.

Organist John Bouz has worked as assistant organist at Christ Church Elbow Park since 2011. John holds degrees in musicology (MA, University of Calgary) and composition (B.Mus, University of Calgary), and diplomas in piano Note (ARCT, Toronto Royal Conservatory of Music) and organ (FRCCO, Royal Canadian College of Organists). In addition to musical activities, John works at one of the world's largest human resources consulting firms as a Go to the (Page 50) in Hospitality section to get health and benefits consultant to Canadian companies and organizations. information regarding the Western BBQ following the Evensong Service.

28 Concert – Missa Gaia Earth Mass A Mass in Celebration of Mother Earth Composers: Paul Winter, Jim Scott, Paul Halley, Oscar Castro-Neves, Kim Oler

Program

Canticle of Brother Sun Jim Scott and Paul Winter Kyrie Arctic Tundra Wolf, Paul Winter, Paul Halley Ubi Caritas Paul Halley The Beatitudes Jim Scott Sanctus and Benedictus Humpback Whale, Paul Winter, Now in its 59th Season The Festival Chorus has Magnificat, Honegger's King David, Ramirez's Oscar Castro-Neves, Paul Halley been applauded for its professionalism, Misa criolla, Paul Winter Consort’s Missa Gaia, Stained-Glass Morning (cello solo) Eugene Friesen musicality and inventive programming. The 75 and Scott MacMillan's Celtic Mass for the Sea Sung Over All Waters Paul Halley auditioned members of the Chorus perform an which the Calgary Herald review noted from Agnus Dei Paul Winter and Jim Scott annual concert series presenting the staples of a "the overwhelming applause and standing The Blue Green Hills of Earth Kim Oler, Choral setting by Paul Halley five-century-old choral repertoire everything ovation…left no doubt about one thing--this was Let Us Depart in Peace Jim Scott and Paul Winter from larger oratorio works requiring massive, an unqualified popular success". (Reprise of Canticle of Brother Sun) stirring sound, to that of more intimate a capella chamber works and swinging jazz selection. The Festival Chorus has collaborated with The Foothills Brass, University of Calgary Wind The Festival Chorus has built its reputation on Ensemble and Percussion Ensemble, the yearly performances of full-evening-length Calgary Boy's Choir, and Cantaré Children's oratorio works such as J.S. Bach's Mass in B Choir. Other partners have included the (please refer to separate concert programme for choral Minor and St. John Passion, Handel's Israel in Polyphonic Choir of La Matanza, Argentina, and text and audience song sheet ) Egypt, Judas Maccabeus, Solomon, and Joshua; the Canadian Brass. With the Kronos Quartet Haydn's The Creation, Brahms' A German they presented the Canadian premiere of Terry Requiem and Mendelssohn's Elijah and St. Paul Riley's multi-media extravaganza Sun Rings at and, in the realm of 'early music', Monteverdi's One Yellow Rabbit's 2004 High Performance Vespers of the Blessed Virgin 1610. Rodeo. The Festival Chorus has truly come to be known as what one Calgary Herald review Exploring an ever widening range of described as the Calgary chorus "to deliver the contemporary choral repertoire, The Festival musical goods". Chorus has given Calgary premieres of Rutter's 29 Mel Kirby Missa Gaia Musicians Paul Halley (Piano ) is a Grammy Award- quartet that played over 500 concerts Artistic Director winning composer, choral conductor, and internationally. Gerry is the former Artistic Nigel Boehm (Cello) has been recognized Mel Kirby brings to the organist. He is currently Director of Music Director of the Beat Niq Jazz & Social Club, as an accomplished Canadian cellist of The University of King’s College Chapel former president of the Calgary Musician’s Festival Chorus over 20 years through his recordings for Radio-Canada of professional experience Choir and of The Cathedral Church of All Association, and has managed and directed and National Public Radio (USA), as a performer, teacher, Saints in Halifax, Nova Scotia, and the the Calgary Youth Jazz Orchestra and the conductor and highly respected, well known dedication to musical education, and many Creative Director and Co-founder of Calgary Summer Saxophone Camp at member of the Calgary music community. performances as soloist, chamber and Pelagosmusic. The winner of multiple Mount Royal College. His Performance orchestral musician throughout Canada, He has served as Artistic Director of the Festival Grammy Awards for his collaborations credits include many appearances with the United States and abroad. He is a faculty with saxophonist Paul Winter in the 1980s Calgary Philharmonic Orchestra, multiple Chorus of Calgary since 1991, conducting member at Mount Royal University performances of major works with orchestra by &1990s, Paul Halley is increasingly well professional theatre productions, the Academy and Conservatory of Music in J.S. Bach, Handel, Haydn, Mozart, and Brahms. known for his active career as a composer Calgary Jazz Orchestra and his own Gerry Under his leadership the Chorus, now in its Calgary, where he is an instructor of cello and choral conductor. Halley’s choral, Hébert Quartet, which has released 3 CD 59th season, has assumed a role as a major and chamber music. An active orchestral keyboard, and ensemble works, for both recordings. choral force in the city and displayed what the musician, Nigel is the assistant principal church and concert setting, have earned Chellan Hoffman (Organ) Calgary Herald reviewed as “a new cello for the Red Deer Symphony Orchestra him a place among the most gifted of earned her professionalism in programming”. His as well as a freelance musician with the today’s classical composers. Bachelor and Master of Music degrees in experience also includes five seasons as Calgary Philharmonic Orchestra. organ performance from the University of Conductor of the Calgary Bach Society and two Heather Haydu (Oboe/English Horn) Calgary, and keeps a busy schedule as Nick Halley (Percussion) seasons at the helm of the Civic Symphony. is a Originally from North Carolina, Heather organist, ensemble player, accompanist, drummer/percussionist, keyboardist, He has been on the staffs of the University of holds a Bachelor of Music degree from the teacher and tuner. She is Music Director at composer, and conductor (see page17). Calgary Music Department, the Banff Centre’s University of Cincinnati College- Knox United Church, and is an active Music Theatre Program, and the Conservatory Additionally, Nick is the founder and Conservatory of Music and earned a member of the RCCO as a national Vice of Mount Royal College. At the present time, he Artistic Director of the Capella Regalis Master of Music degree from Northwestern President, the editor of the magazine, is Coordinator of Calgary Opera’s Emerging Men and Boys Choir in Halifax, Nova University. Her principal teachers include Organ Canada, and a member of the Artist Development Program, overseeing the Scotia. He is the founder and Director of Sara Lambert Bloom and Ray Still. Heather Calgary Festival Planning Committee. The post-graduate training and transition to a The King’s Chorus, a choir for members of has performed regularly with Alberta’s original Missa Gaia recording is a well- professional working career of young Canadian the King’s and Dalhousie University singers. Mel Kirby is a graduate of the University major orchestras and ensembles, and is worn CD in Chellan’s library, and she’s communities in Halifax. Nick is also the very much in demand as a soloist, thrilled to be a part of this amazing cast of of Calgary (B.Mus) and the University of Illinois Assistant Director of the acclaimed (Masters of Music). Described by Eric Dawson ensemble player and clinician. musicians. University of King’s College Chapel Choir of the Calgary Herald as the “always excellent” Gerry Hébert (Soprano Saxophone) Malcolm Lim (Percussion) recital accompanist, he has performed with directed by his father, Paul Halley. He is Born studied vocal and instrumental soloists in Western Cantor and Director for the chapel's male and raised in Alberta, Gerry Hébert is an orchestral percussion at McGill University Canada, the United States, and Germany, and Compline choir. He is now also Assistant active musician and educator. He is a and L’Universite de Montreal, and recorded for the CBC. Director of Music at the Cathedral Church founding member of the Swinging Bovines, enhanced his training in New York City of All Saints in Halifax. a professional concert touring saxophone and Rio de Janeiro, Brazil. Mr. Lim has

30 performed with the Calgary Philharmonic Among top jazz artists Stefano has Mass Choir includes singers from: Orchestra, Calgary Opera, and the Red performed with are: Ed Shaughnessy, Greg The Festival Chorus Deer Symphony Orchestra. He has taught Bissonette, Justo Almario, Bobby Shew, Cantaré Childrens Choir at the Escola de Musica of the Federal Buddy Collette, and Jimmy Smith. Stefano Bow Valley Chorus University of Rio de Janeiro (Brazil), the and his family moved to Calgary in 2006 Calgary Bach Society Chorus Federal University of Bahia (Brazil), the where he keeps a busy schedule performing Calgary Multicultural Choir University of Lethbridge, Augustana and teaching jazz ensembles and jazz Calgary Philharmonic Chorus University College, Red Deer College theory classes at Ambrose University. Grace Presbyterian Choir Conservatory, and The Banff Centre for the Knox United Church Choir Brent Van Dusen (Percussion) Arts. is a Mount Royal Kantorei Calgary-based multi-percussionist, Brad Mahon (Guitar) earned a Bachelor of composer and creative artist. He has a Instrumentalists: Music, Master of Music in guitar Bachelors Degree from Brandon University, Piano: Paul Halley performance and a Doctor of Philosophy in a Masters Degree from the University of Percussion: Nick Halley, Malcolm Lim, Musicology from the University of Calgary. Calgary and has been a resident artist at the Brent Van Dusen He has appeared throughout Portugal, the Banff Centre on numerous occasions. Brent Cello: Nigel Boehm United States, and Canada as an award- has performed with the Calgary Oboe/English Horn: Heather Haydu winning and acclaimed guitarist, teacher, Philharmonic, Winnipeg Symphony, Banff Soprano sax: Gerry Hébert adjudicator, clinician, and lecturer. He also Festival Opera, Altius Brass, Red Deer Guitar: Brad Mahon managed the conservatories at both the Symphony and many concerts at the Banff Bass: Stefano Valdo University of Regina and Medicine Hat Centre and for New Works Calgary, Organ: Chellan Hoffman College, all the while playing guitar Vancouver New Music and Land’s End professionally, recording commercial CDs Chamber Ensemble. He has also appeared Sound Engineer: and touring. In January 2017, Brad moved with Hugh Fraser, Chucho Valdes, Anthony Vanessa Farkas back to Calgary full-time to assume the Braxton, Kenny Wheeler, Eccodek, Jessie role of Director at Mount Royal University’s Cook, Tea Party and Harry Connick Jr. Conservatory.

Stefano Valdo (Bass ) is an experienced Performer, Studio Musician and Music Educator. Born in Northern Italy, he studied classical guitar and double bass at the local Conservatory, and attended the University of Architecture in Venice. He studied jazz arranging and composition at Missa Gaia sponsored by : the Grove School of Music, in Los Angeles. Concorde Group City of Calgary 31 July 5 8:45 am 8:00 pm – 10:00 pm WORKSHOPS: BLOCK D Gala Concert Jack Singer Concert Hall Neil Cockburn, organist with Calgary 10:10 am – 11:00 am Organ Festival Ensemble Recital Jack Singer Concert Hall Jeremy Spurgeon: Firebird! 10:30 pm – 11:30 pm Closing Reception Jack Singer Concert 11:00 am – 12:00 pm Hall Lobby Lunch on your own

12:10 pm – 1:00 pm Recital Jack Singer Concert Hall Duo Majoya: Under the Western Sky

1:30 pm – 4:00 pm Tours of National Music Centre (staggered start times)

4:00 pm – 6:00 pm Free Time

6:00 pm – 7:30 pm Gala Supper Anatolia Turkish Restaurant

7:20 pm – 7:50 pm Pre-concert Entertainment Jack Singer Concert Hall Lobby Mount Royal Chamber Flutes 32 London, the University of Lethbridge, the University of Montana and Presbyterian Church in Canada, through its Crieff Hills Retreat and Workshops – Block D has done further graduate work at the University of Northern Conference Centre in Puslinch, Ontario (near his Guelph home), Colorado. He taught music in junior and senior high school for hosting annual conferences for musicians, clergy and other interested (D1) Drum Circle: Promoting Collaboration twelve years in southern Alberta before joining the University of Christians (representing several traditions). He has written articles Calgary as a Professor of Music Education in 1980. He retired from concerning congregational song, intergenerational worship and Drums are a great way to promote collaboration within a the university in 2011. In the community he was affiliated with the musical leadership for publications of the Presbyterian and United group and Roger Duncan and his extensive collection of Youth Singers of Calgary for 21 years directing the Act Three and Churches in Canada, as well as the Journal of the Association of instruments provides us the opportunity to work together Encore divisions. He is now employed as an Adjunct Professor of Presbyterian Church Educators in the United States. He has also for a common goal. Because drums are inexpensive and store Music at St Mary’s University College where he directs the choir and presented workshops for the Presbyterian Church in Canada, the easily, they are excellent instruments to teach rhythm and teaches a music history course. Christian Reformed Church, the PCC’s Synod of Central, notation. Northeastern Ontario and Bermuda, the RCCO, the Toronto School (D3) Survival Strategies for Effective Clergy-Musician of Theology’s Continuing Education division, and a number of Roger Duncan Teams individual congregations and presbyteries in Ontario. Roger Duncan is a teacher, professional We who serve the church as music ministers do so in an facilitator, composer,and author. In 1993 he atmosphere of general anxiety for the future of not only our started The One World Drum Co. with Keri vocation, but of the church itself. Such an existential crisis can Rodger in Calgary, Alberta. With over 25 often magnify or exacerbate underlying historical tensions years of teaching,leadership and performance between musicians and other church leaders, undermining experience Roger has brought drumming into effective team ministry and escalating what may have been the lives of thousands of people. simmering tensions or mistrust into full-blown confrontation. Many clergy burn out by mid-career, and a significant number Roger teaches drumming to help children and adults alike with the of musicians leave – or are dismissed by – their creation of CommUNITY, self expression, and a healthier more congregations. This workshop will take the form of a productive life. moderated discussion of the sources of conflict between clergy and musicians, an examination of the complementary (D2) Choral Reading Workshop qualities, skills, strengths and weaknesses that can make for Here is an opportunity to try out new choral music in a choir effective examples of each discipline, and a summary of of your peers. The music offered in this workshop features practical examples and suggestions for both improving team Canadian composers of liturgical, sacred and seasonal music. ministry and dealing more effectively with conflict in To round out the session, there will be contrasting pieces. churches. This workshop takes place in the rehearsal room of the Jack Chris Fischer Singer Concert Hall. Providing accessible, relevant occasions for Malcolm Edwards learning, networking and mutual support Malcolm Edwards was born in Halifax, among music ministers and other church England and emigrated to Canada in 1967. leaders is an area to which Chris has devoted He is a graduate of Sheffield College of an increasing amount of time and energy. In Education (UK), Trinity College of Music, 2015, he began collaborating with the Drum Circle sponsored by Long & McQuade 33 Recital – Firebird Jeremy Spurgeon

After early studies in London, Program England, organist Jeremy Spurgeon won scholarships to study both piano and organ at the Royal Northern Fanfare 1956 Francis Jackson College of Music, Manchester, and later studied at the Geneva Fantasia in G BWV 572 Johann Sebastian Bach Conservatoire where he gained the Premier Prix de la Classe de Virtuosité. His teachers have Choral no.3 in A minor 1890 César Franck been Eileen Sullivan, Lorna Sergeant, Ronald Frost, Eric Chadwick, Lionel Rogg, and Dame Gillian Weir. Adagio in E 1905 Frank Bridge In 1980, Jeremy took up the position as director of music at All Saints' Anglican Cathedral in Edmonton. Since then, Les enfants de Dieu La Nativité du Seigneur 1935 Olivier Messiaen he has appeared in concert with many ensembles, singers, and instrumentalists in Canada, the United States, and Berceuse and Finale from The Firebird 1910 Europe. As well as his many and varied cathedral duties, Igor Stravinsky arr. Maurice Besly 1922 Jeremy has a busy concert schedule as organist with the Edmonton Symphony Orchestra. Past seasons have included performances of Janacek's Glagolitic Mass and Taras Bulba, Respighi's Pines of Rome, Fountains of Rome, Note for Duo Majoya (following page) and Suite for Organ and Strings, the Saint-Saëns Organ Symphony, Handel concerti, Elgar's Dream of Gerontius All the works in the program are and Sursum Corda, Mahler's Symphony no.8, Bartok's composed by Canadian and American Miraculous Mandarin, and Handel's Messiah (Eugene composers. The program includes the Goossens orchestration) - to name but a few... premier performance of Wind Riders of Alberta for Piano and Organ, by American composer Cary Ratliffe, commissioned by Duo Majoya for Calgary’s Spirit Wind Organ Festival.

Jack Singer Concert Hall Casavant Opus 3623, 1986 (Carthy Organ)

34 Recital – Under the Western Skies Duo Majoya

Marnie Giesbrecht and Joachim Denis Bédard’s hugely successful and Program Segger are Duo Majoya , the internationally acclaimed Duet Suite for piano uniquely versatile and and organ composed for the couple. The CD Images (2001) Joe Utterback (b. 1944) innovative keyboard team that “Duo Majoya at the Winspear” features works has circled the globe by Canadians Jacobus Kloppers, Charles I Ballade performing keyboard duets of Stolte and Denis Bédard as well as sonatas by III Jubilee all combinations in North Gustav Merkel and WA Mozart. Duo Majoya America, Europe, South Africa has a significant YouTube presence Longlac Tableaux (2014) Zachary Wadsworth (b. 1983) and Asia. performing a variety of original works and arrangements. The duo has performed a II Tarantella: Black Fly Season distinctive repertoire of Enthusiasts and advocates for the III Meditation: The Aurora in Snow commissioned, original and development of organ music in Edmonton and arranged works on community Canada through leadership roles in the RCCO Cathedral Architecture (2012) John Burge (b 1961) and university concert series, at and other regional and national musical Arranged for Duo Majoya for Organ and Piano by John Burge (2016) conventions and international organizations, Giesbrecht and Segger also organ festivals. Recent concerts serve the Edmonton community as music directors at First Presbyterian Church. The II Gargoyles include organ duet programs at III Windows the Montreal Organ Festival duo was inducted into the Edmonton Cultural and St. Paul’s Chapel, Trinity Hall of Fame in June, 2014 for their individual Wall Street Episcopal Church careers and exceptional work as Duo Majoya. Wind Riders of Alberta (2018) Cary Ratcliff (b. 1953) series inaugurating their new Noack pipe organ. In July, 2015, Giesbrecht and Segger were World Premiere inaugurated Honorary Fellows of the Royal A Blinding of Snow Duo Majoya’s more than twenty commissions include works Canadian College of Organists. A Clatter of Aspens for organ duet and organ/piano by Canadian and A Dance of Whooping Cranes international composers funded by the RCCO (Royal The couple began playing piano duets upon A Circling of Hawks Canadian College of Organists), AFA, Canada Council, and meeting as students. Their piano studies other sources. Recent commissions include Grand Suite for intersected in the classes of Ernesto Lejano A Haunting of Dust Devils organ and piano (2016) by Denis Bédard, Cathedral (University of Alberta), Kurt Neumüller Architecture (2016) by John Burge and Julian Wachner’s (Mozarteum in Salzburg); and the Eastman The Last Rose of Summer (2012) Jacobus Kloppers (b. 1937) T.S Variations for organ duet (2017). Duo Majoya records a School of Music (Cecile Genhart and Barry broad range of keyboard duet repertoire including Snyder). Playing piano duets continues to be a Duet Suite for Organ and Piano (1999) Denis Bédard (b. 1950) “Skyscape” recorded at Jack Singer Hall featuring the constant joy. works of Joe Utterback for piano and organ as well as V Final

Jack Singer Concert Hall 35 Casavant Opus 3623, 1986 (Carthy Organ) Gala Concert – Neil Cockburn with Calgary Organ Festival Chamber Ensemble

Northern College of Music in Manchester, UK (MusM, Organ Performance, and the Professional Performance Diploma, PPRNCM), the Conservatoire National de Région Rueil-Malmaison, France (Premier prix de perfectionnement), and the University of Calgary (PhD, Musicology). His formative teachers and mentors include David Sanger, Margaret Phillips, and Dame Gillian Weir. He won First Prize at the 1996 Dublin International Organ Competition, and has received numerous other prestigious awards, including the W. T. Best Memorial Organ Scholarship (UK), a scholarship from the Countess of Munster Musical Trust (UK), and the Lili Boulanger Performing in the Jack Singer Concert Hall lobby before Memorial Fund Prize — awarded by an international panel the Gala Concert. of judges. Founded and directed by Lucie Jones in 2009, the Mount International prize-winning organist Neil Cockburn is Royal Chamber Flutes (MRCF) is a wonderful group of Director of Music at the Cathedral Church of the From 2000-2015 he was Head of Organ Studies at Mount skilled amateur flutists from Calgary and the surrounding Redeemer (Anglican) in Calgary, Alberta, Canada. Royal Conservatory, where he worked alongside Simon Preston on the International Summer School (2000-2009), area who meet regularly to work on a wide range of flute choir repertoire. The popularity of flute choirs world-wide Celebrated for his diverse repertoire interests and and was Artistic Director of the Calgary Organ Festival has resulted in a wonderfully eclectic library of music to expertise, he performs an all encompassing spectrum of (2010-2015). He was awarded the Distinguished Teaching choose from. Flute choir music ranges from traditional solo organ recitals on a wide range of instrument types, Award (Credit Free) by Mount Royal University in June orchestrations transcribed for flute choir right through to from all-Bach recitals on historically inspired organs, to 2014. contemporary compositions that explore extended flute symphonic programmes on romantic instruments, and techniques. With the addition of alto flutes, bass flutes, and concerts of entirely new works. His most recent solo For the Royal Canadian College of Organists, he has served piccolos, the range of concert pieces is broad and highly recording is of the Mass on the Sixth Tone with three as Centre President (Calgary), Regional Director (Prairies), entertaining. The group continues to grow in size and has Magnificat Suites by the seventeenth-century French Chair of the Competitions Committee, as a member of the gained a reputation for high quality chamber music composer, André Raison. Education, Professional Support, and Membership and Brand Committees, as a Travelling Clinician, and as an performances. Concerts include regular performances at Mount Royal University’s Leacock Theatre, outreach Born in Scotland, Neil Cockburn’s musical education was Examiner for the practical and written portions of the concerts at senior’s homes, fundraisers for community at Oxford University (BA Hons, Music), the Royal College’s organ examinations. non-profit groups including the United Way, annual performances preceding the Calgary Philharmonic Orchestra’s Sing-Along Messiah Christmas concert, and more.

36 Program INTERMISSION

In Honour of the 350th Anniversary of the Birth of François Couperin: G.F. Handel (1685-1759) – arranged for solo organ by W.T. Best (1826-97) Overture to the Oratorio Saul François Couperin (1668-1733) From Messe pour les paroisses : Offertoire G.F. Handel (1685-1759) From the Opera Alessandro : “Lusinghe più care” François Couperin (1668-1733) Sung by Hannah Pagenkopf Lauda Sion Salvatorem Sung by Julie Crouch and Hannah Pagenkopf Allurements the dearest, Love’s arrows far glancing, Sion, lift up thy voice and sing: Sweet glamour of roselips, Praise thy Savior and thy King, of bright eyes joy dancing. Praise with hymns thy shepherd true. What havoc ye make In a man’s eager heart! Let the praise be loud and high: Sweet and tranquil be the joy Suspicion’s tormenting, relenting denials, Felt today in every breast. Keen joy, bitter trials, Hope’s moments entrancing, Behold the Bread of Angels, these weapons of beauty For us pilgrims food, and token They all play their part! Of the promise by Christ spoken, G.F. Handel (1685-1759) Children's meat, to dogs denied. From the Oratorio Saul Jesu, shepherd of the sheep: Sinfonia for Organ Obbligato (Act 2, Scene 5) Thou thy flock in safety keep, Living bread, thy life supply: G.F. Handel (1685-1759) Strengthen us, or else we die, From the Oratorio Alexander Balus : “Here amid the Shady Woods” Fill us with celestial grace. Sung by Hannah Pagenkopf Here, amid the shady woods, Flagrant flow'rs and crystal floods, Michel Corrette (1707-95) Taste, my soul, this charming seat, Organ Concerto in G major, Op. 26, No. 1 Love and glory's calm retreat. Allegro – Gavota en rondeau - Allegro Hence, vain doubt, and idle fear: Joy and only joy dwells here. C.V. Stanford (1852-1924) G.F. Handel (1685-1759) Fantasia and Toccata Op. 57 Organ Concerto Op. 7, No. 1 in B-flat Major, HWV 306 Andante – Andante – Largo, e piano - Bourrée 37 Calgary Organ Festival Chamber Ensemble

Accompanying Artists Violin 1 Donovan Seidle Olga Kotova Praised for the “special, silvery beauty and expressiveness” of her singing Bonnie Louie (Calgary Herald), Hannah Pagenkopf has been featured extensively as a soloist and performer in Calgary and abroad. Recently Hannah appeared Violin 2 with the Calgary Philharmonic Chorus and organist Neil Cockburn as the Jeremy Gabbert soprano soloist of Faure’s Requiem. In addition to her role as soprano section Theresa Lane principal of the Calgary Philharmonic Chorus, Hannah appears with a Diane Lane variety of choirs and musical organizations including Luminous Voices, Early Music Voices, Cowtown Opera, Mountain View Festival of Song and Chamber Music, the Calgary Viola Bach Society and the Pro Arts Society. Laurent Grillet-Kim Marcin Swoboda

Cello For the last 20 years, Calgary soprano, Julie Crouch has enjoyed being part Janet Kuschak of an increasingly vibrant choral scene. Currently singing with Calgary’s Karen Youngquist professional chamber choir Luminous Voices and also with multi-award winning Spiritus Chamber Choir, Julie also sings regularly with the Cathedral Bass Church of the Redeemer Choir and collaborates often with VoiceScapes and Graham Mudd Early Music Voices as well as the Calgary Philharmonic Chorus on special projects. She can be heard on multiple recordings with Luminous Voices, Oboe Spiritus and Voicescapes. When she’s not singing, Julie offers healing through her hands at Acadia David Sussman Massage Therapy. Aura Pon

Gala Concert sponsored by Anonymous Jack Singer Concert Hall Casavant Opus 3623, 1986 (Carthy Organ) 38 Organs

39 CHOIR RESONANCE PEDAL Diapason 8’ Violone 16’ Double Diapason 32’(ext) Knox United Church Doppelgedackt 8’ Bourdon 16’ Contrabourdon 32’(ext) GREAT SWELL Erzahler 8’ Open Diapason 8’ Diapason 16’ Double Diapason 16' Gedeckt 16' Erzahler celeste 8’ Violoncello 8’ Metal Diapason 16’ Quintaton 16’ Open Diapason 8’ Principal 4’ Bourdon 8' Bourdon 16’ Diapason 8’ Stopped Diapason 8’ Concert Flute 4’ Harmonic flute 8’ Violone 16’ Principal 8’ Quintadena 8’ Harmonic Nazard 2 2/3’ Octave 4’ Quintaton 16’(Gt) Bourdon 8’ Viola da gamba 8’ Harmonic Piccolo 2’ Traverse Flute 4’ Bourdon 16’(Ant) Harmonic Flute 8’ Voix celeste 8’ Harmonic Tierce 1 3/5’ Fourniture IV 2 2/3’ Gedackt 16’(Sw) Gemshorn 8’ Aeoline 8’ Plein jeu III-V 2’ Bombarde harmonique 16’(ext) Open Diapason 8’(Res) Octave 4’ Principal 4’ Tuba 8’ Trompette harmonique 8' Spitzprinzipal 8’ Waldflote 4’ Flute harmonique 4’ Orchestral Oboe 8’ Clairon harmonique 4’(ext) Octave 8’(ext) Koppelflote 4’ Piccolo 2’ Cor Anglais 8’ Unison Off Bass Flute 8’(ext) Octave Quint 2 2/3’ Sesquialtera II 2 2/3' Clarinet 8’ Violoncello 8’(ext) Super Octave 2’ Plein jeu IV-V 2' Tremulant Chimes Fifteenth 4’(Res) Fourniture IV-V 1 1/3’ Contrafagotto 16’ Sub Celesta Flute 4’(Res) Trumpet 8’ Trompette 8’ Unison Off Carillonic Bells Fourniture IV 2 2/3’(Res) Clarion 4’ Oboe 8’ Super ContraTrombone 32’(ext) Unison Off Clarion 4’ Antiphonal/Resonance Trombone 16’ Super Tremulant Bombarde harmonique 16’(Res) Contrafagotto 16’(Sw) Sub Trompette harmonique 8’(Res) ANTIPHONAL(floating) Trumpet 8’(ext) Bombarde harmonique Unison Off Clarion harmonique 4’(Res) Lieblich Gedackt 8’ Trompette harmonique 8’(Res) 16’(Res) Super Chimes Viole 8’ Clarion 4’(ext) Trompette harmonique 8’(Res) Celesta Viole celeste 8’ Clairon harmonique 4’(Res) Clairon harmonique 4’(Res) Trompette harmonique 8’(Res) Carillonic Bells Aeoline 8’ Chimes Chimes Violonprincipal 4’ Great/Pedal Swell Sub/Choir Flauto Amabile 4’ Swell/Pedal Swell Sub/Great Resonance/Swell Swell/Choir Musette 8’ Choir/Pedal Swell/Great Antiphonal/Swell Swell Super/Choir Vox humana 8’ Resonance/Pedal Swell Super/Great Resonance/Choir Tremulant Antiphonal/Pedal Choir Sub/Great Antiphonal/Choir Sub Great Super/Pedal Choir/Great Super Swell Super/Pedal Choir Super/Great Choir Super/Pedal Resonance/Great Antiphonal/Great

Casavant Opus 529(1913)/2336(1956)(2001)

40 Rozsa Centre Eckhardt - Gramatté Hall

HAUPTWERK OBERWERK PEDALWERK Principal 8' Gedackt 8' Subbass 16' Viola di Gamba 8' Principal 4' Octavbass 8' Hohlflöte 8' Spitzflöte 4' Octavbass 4' Octave 4' Octave 2' Nachthorn 2' Nasat 2 2/3' Waldflöte 2’ Posaunenbass 16' Octave 2' Mixtur Trompetenbass 8’ Mixtur Dulcian 8' Trompete 8' Tremulant Hauptwerk/Pedalwerk Oberwerk/Hauptwerk

ACCESSORIES Cymbelstern Rossignol

The Ahrend Organ Eckhardt-Gramatté Hall, Rozsa Centre, University of Calgary Hendrik Ahrend - 2006 41 Cathedral Church of the Redeemer

GREAT SWELL CHOIR Quintaton 16’ Bourdon 16’ Dulciana 8’ Diapason 8’ Open Diapason 8’ Cour de nuit 8’ Gemshorn 8’ Viola da Gamba 8’ Koppelflute 4’ Bourdon 8’ Voix Celeste 8’ Blockflute 2’ Octave 4’ Bourdon 8’ Larigot 1 1/3’ Chimney Flute 4’ Violina 4’ Oboe 8’ Twelfth 2 2/3’ Flauto Traverso 4’ Trumpet 8’(Gt) Fifteenth 2’ Piccolo 2’ Tremulant Seventeenth 1 3/5’ Plein Jeu IV 2’ Sub Mixture 1 1/3’ Double Trumpet 16’ Unison Off Trumpet 8’ Trumpet 8’ Super Super Clarion 4’ Tremulant Swell Sub to Choir Swell Sub to Great Sub Swell to Choir Swell to Great Unison Off Swell Super to Choir Swell Super to Great Super Choir Sub to Great Choir to Great PEDAL Choir Super to Great SubBourdon 32' Open Wood 16' Contra Bass 16’ Bourdon 16’ Echo Bourdon 16'(Sw) Cello 8’(ext) Stopped Flute 8’(ext) Choralbass 4’ Trombone 16’(ext) Double Trumpet 16'(Sw)

Great to Pedal Swell to Pedal Choir to Pedal Great Super to Pedal Swell Super to Pedal Choir Super to Pedal

Casavant Freres Opus 381(1909),(1937),(2001)

42 Grace Presbyterian Church

GREAT SWELL CHOIR ECHO Flute conique 16' Open Diapason 8' Dulciana 8' Principal 8' Principal 8' Bourdon 8' Dulciana celeste 8' Bourdon 8' Bourdon 8' Gamba 8' Bourdon 8' Viole d’orch. 8' Gemshorn 8' Gamba celeste 8' Koppelflute 4' Viole d’orch. celeste 8' Octave 4' Principal 4' Sesquialtera II 2 2/3' Principal 4' Rohrflute 4' Traverse Flute 4' Blockflute 2' Flute 4' Twelfth 4' Piccolo 2' Larigot 1 1/3' Fifteenth 2' Fifteenth 2' Plein jeu III 1' Krummhorn 8' Trompette 8' Mixture IV 1 1/3' Fagott 16' Tremulant Contratrompette 16'(ext) Trompette 8' Sub PEDAL Trompette 8' Oboe 8' Unison Off Open Wood 16' Clairon 4'(ext) Clairon 4' Super Bourdon 16' Super Tremulant Flute conique 16'(Gt) Sub Swell Sub/Choir Echo Bourdon 16'(Echo) Swell Sub/Great Unison Off Swell/Choir Open Diapason 8' Swell/Great Super Swell Super/Choir Open Flute 8' Swell Super/Great Echo Sub/Choir Bourdon 8' Choir Sub/Great Echo Sub/Swell Echo/Choir Chorale bass 4' Choir/Great Echo/Swell Echo Super/Choir Mixture IV 2 2/3' Choir Super/Great Echo Super/Swell Trombone 16' Echo Sub/Great Fagott 16'(Sw) Echo/Great Trumpet 8' Echo Super/Great Great/Pedal Swell/Pedal Choir/Pedal Echo/Pedal Great Super/Pedal Swell Super/Pedal Choir Super/Pedal

Canadian/Casavant ~1930,1965,1984,2001

43 Christ Church Elbow Park

GREAT SWELL POSITIV PEDAL Bourdon 16' Gambe 8' Holzgedackt 8' Subbass 16' Prinzipal 8' Vox Coelestis 8' Offenflote 4' Prinzipal 8' Rohrgedackt 8' Offenflote 8' Nasat 2 2/3' Gemsflote 8' Octav 4' Prinzipal 4' Prinzipal 2' Choralbass 4' Spitzflote 4' Rohrflote 4' Quarte de Nazard 2' Mixture VI 2 2/3' Octav 2' Nachthorn 2' Tierce 1 3/5' Posaune 16' Mixtur IV 1 1/3' Plein jeu IV 1' Cymbale III 2/3' Trompete 8' Cornet IV 4' Terz-Zimbel II 1/3' Regal 8' Zimbel III 1/3' Basson 16' Tremulant Great/Pedal Spanische Trompete 8' Trompette 8' Swell/Pedal Spanische Trompete 4' Voix humaine 8' Swell/Positiv Positiv/Pedal Tremulant Swell/Great Choir/Great

Gabriel Kney Opus 57, 1978

44 Jack Singer Concert Hall

GRAND ORGUE RECIT Contre Bourdon 32'(ext) Bourdon doux 16' Violon 16' Principal 8' Bourdon 16' Cor de nuit 8' Montre 8' Viole de gambe 8' Flûte harmonique 8' Voix céleste 8' Flûte à cheminee 8' Octave 4' Gros Nazard 5 1/3' Flûte octaviante 4' Prestant 4' Nazard 2 2/3' Flute 4' Octavin 2' Grosse Tierce 3 1/5' Tierce 1 3/5' Doublette 2' Plein Jeu VI 2' Cornet V 8' Contre Basson 32'(ext) Grande Fourniture II-IV 2 2/3' Basson 16' Fourniture V 1 1/3' Trompette harmonique 8' Cymbale IV 1' Hautbois 8' Bombarde 16' Voix humaine 8' Trompette 8' Clairon harmonique 4' Clairon 4' MIDI 2 MIDI 1 Tremblant Unison Off Unison Off

Recit au Grand Orgue Bombarde au Recit Positif au Grand Orgue Echo au Recit Bombarde au Grand Orgue

Specifications Continued Next Page

Casavant Opus 3623, 1986 (Carthy Organ)

45 Jack Singer Concert Hall Continued

POSITIV BOMBARDE ECHO PEDALE Quintaton 16' Bombarde 16' Bourdon 8' Principal basse 32'(ext) Montre 8' Trompette 8' Flûtes celestes II 8' Contre Bourdon 32'(ext) Voce umana 8' Clairon 4' Flûte à cheminée 4' Montre 16' Bourdon 8' Grand Cornet VI 16' Principal italien 2' Contrebasse 16' Quintadena 8' Trompette en chamade 8' Piccolo 1' Bourdon 16' Prestant 4' MIDI 4 Sesquialtera II 2 2/3' Bourdon doux 16'(Rec) Flûte à fuseau 4' Clochettes Cymbale II 1/2' Quintaton 16'(GO) Nazard 2 2/3' Unison Off Cor anglais 8' Octavebasse 8' Doublette 2' Tremblant Flûte à cheminée 8' Quarte de nazard 2' Unison Off Cor de nuit 8' Tierce 1 3/5' Octave 4' Larigot 1 1/3' Flûte 4' Fourniture III 1 1/3' Flûte 2'(ext) Cymbale III 2/3' Fourniture IV 2 2/3' Douçaine 16' Cymbale III 1 1/3' Trompette 8' Contre Bombarde 32'(ext) Cromorne 8' Contre Basson 32'(Rec) Chalumeau 4' Bombarde 16' Grand Cornet VI 8'(Bomb) Basson 16'(Rec) Trompette en chamade 8'(Bomb) Trompette 8' MIDI 3 Basson 8'(Rec) Tremblant Clairon 4'(ext) Unison Off Basson 4'(Rec) MIDI 5 Grand Orgue au Positif Bombarde au Positif Grand Orgue au Pedale Echo au Positif Recit au Pedale Positif au Pedale Bombarde au Pedale Echo au Pedale

Casavant Opus 3623, 1986 (Carthy Organ)

46 Hospitality

47 Festival Coffee House During the Festival there will be a Hospitality Coffee House available every day from 8:00 am to 4:00 pm in the Labyrinth Room , across the hall from the Sanctuary. Coffee and fresh muffins will be available to start your day. Meet friends and acquaintances here to make plans for the day, or just stop by whenever you need a quiet place to relax between events.

Knox Volunteers will be there to assist you in choices for lunch, dinner and beverages. There are many restaurants and bars nearby, and some menus will be available to help you make a choice. If you want in-town or out-of-town suggestions for an excursion, we can help with that, too.

See you at the Knox Hospitality Coffee House. Mingle and reconnect!

Chuck Curry, Co-ordinator of the Knox Hospitality Coffee Hous e Also in the Coffee House for learning and/or purchase:

Music Scores RCCO Publications Used Music Artist’s CDs Festival Swag OrgelKidsCAN Prairie Organ Sales

48 Western BBQ – BubbaQ Smokehouse

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nationally and internationally. These teen sensations perform at over 100 events each year, all while attending school full-time.

49 Festival Photographer Bouquets and Thank Yous Spirit Wind is the fifth RCCO Organ Festival Heidi Miller Zerr, Festival advisor; Registrar that I have attended and the second where I Kevin Zerr, Website and program book design Tokie Brideaux, Publicity have been official photographer. I have been a Sue Forsyth and caretakers, Knox United member of RCCO since 2011 and currently Church serve as Vice President of Hamilton Centre. Jill Laforty, Knox Events Manager, and volunteer team of ushers Thank you, from the bottom of our I began Pipe Organ lessons in 1963 at St. Paul’s Chuck Curry, (Knox United) and volunteer hearts! Presbyterian in Hamilton, ON., and have been team - Festival Coffee House & Receptions The RCCO 2018 Calgary Organ Festival John Lippitt, Logo Design mostly involved with church music ever since. Steering Committee Dave Garson, Production Manager, Jack Jo-Anne Willment (Co-chair) More recently, and remarkably, John Tuttle took Singer Concert Hall Stephen Miller (Co-chair) me on for several lessons a year between 2012 Niels Hagen, Booking & Sales Manager, Arts Chellan Hoffman and 2015. I recently left a position at Kirkwall Common Colin Redekop Presbyterian after seven years and am currently Calgary Philharmonic Orchestra, Claudia Tiefisher providing fill-in services in the Hamilton area. Promotion Constable Steve Purvis, (RCMP Officer) The variety of organs, choirs and forms of Luke Dahlgren, Stage manager, Eckhardt- worship is both interesting and challenging. Gramatté Hall They said I would be busy and that is proving to Kim Osborn, Genumark Promotions be true! Rob Lang Gord McRae Fortunately, professional engineering provided Josephine Medina, Balloons the bulk of my income over forty years, until I Doug Spreeman, Assistance on sponsorship committee retired in 2013, so the financial challenges faced Kathy Gamble, Holiday Inn Express by many of my organist colleagues have not Conference Staff, Hotel Alma impacted me as much. The down side of that is Jordan Miller, City of Calgary lack of time and energy to practice. Teresa Byrne, City of Calgary Caren Kaufmann, Tourism Calgary Like everyone involved in RCCO, I love organs Hosting Churches / Practice Venues: and organ music, so it is both pleasure and Grace Presbyterian Central United privilege to photograph this festival. Please First Baptist remember to smile when I point the big white St. Stephen’s Canon lenses at you. Christ Church Highwood Lutheran St. David’s United Cathedral Church of the Redeemer Hope Lutheran 50 Festival Volunteers f f u t S

n Notes e celebrated the pipe organ and the peop w le who play them, build them, and love them.

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