November 1, 2019 PIPE SPEAK Volume 10 No. 3
Newsletter of the Eugene Chapter of the American Guild of Organists Contact Us LETTER FROM YOUR DEAN West Region Dear AGO Friends, Regional Councillor
Matthew Burt, SPC Our October AGO event, the 16th annual PIPE- [email protected] SCREAMS fundraiser, was once again a barrel
Regional Coordinators of laughs. We enjoyed the most marvelous, mas- terful, Master of Ceremonies, Matt Schultz, who Education kept things flowing in a seamless fashion. NOVEMBER CHAPTER EVENT Angela Kraft Cross [email protected] Once he found the piston he needed, Samuel For our November AGO event we will be trav- Kalcheim opened the show with a bang, only to eling to St. Andrew Lutheran Church (12405 Professional Development be rudely shoved off the bench by the scene SW Butner Rd.) in Beaverton on Saturday, Rev. Gregory G. Norton, CAGO stealer, B. Baird. Peter Scheessele got things November 16, for an extended masterclass on Bach’s Orgelbüchlein with Dr. George Ritchie. (626) 676 - 8035 back on track, with help from Pac Man, brother Dr. Ritchie has recorded Bach's complete organ Competitions Simon. Susanne Giordano played a PURRFECT works, and is best known for his interpretations Carl Kishline rendition of Cats at Play, followed by a breath- of Johann Sebastian Bach's music. taking transcription of John Cage’s 4 minutes 33 [email protected] This event is jointly sponsored by Portland,
seconds (of silence) performed by Joy Schroeder. Salem, and Eugene AGO chapters. Each chap- District Convener for Oregon Joy also accompanied the Pumpkin Carols with ter will be represented in the masterclass by 2 Barbara Baird players. Pam Swisher and Joy Schroeder will be truly eerie introductions and interludes, which [email protected] the Eugene participating organists. All are wel-
could have gone on forever, were it not for the come; the masterclass is free to AGO members. Eugene Chapter Officers intervention of MC Matt. Twin wizard organists ElRay Stewart-Cook and Lindsey Rodgers daz- A German themed lunch will be offered ($10, Barbara Baird, Dean students $5) at the church, and there are nearby zled us with their dynamic duo, and wearing the [email protected] restaurants for lunch, as well. Richard Guy will creepiest costume of the evening, Eric McKirdy be driving his van and has room for more pas- Brad Schultz, Sub-Dean added to the thrills and chills. sengers. Contact him at [email protected] [email protected] The velvety voice of John Stephens was the fea- if you are interested.
Gail Goshert, Treasurer tured Vox Humana in B. Baird’s rendering of 10:00~10:30 am: coffee/social time, [email protected] “An Evening Dance.” Dan Rinnan was a spec- 10:30~11:00 am: Lecture on Orgelbüchlein, tacular Firebird, arriving with his own fire extin- 11:00 am~12:00 pm: first half of masterclass Stephanie Wiley, Secretary guisher, and Brad Schultz, aka Mr. Crayola, 12:00~1:30 pm: lunch 1:30~2:30 pm: 2nd half of masterclass [email protected] closed the program with a colorful showstopper! 2:30~3:30 pm: open console ElRay Stewart-Cook, Mbr. At Large For their work behind the scenes, we thank [email protected] Karen Williamson for publicity, Richard Guy for HAPTER IRECTORIES C D the great poster, decorations provided by Pam Susanne Giordano, Mbr. At Large Another reason to come to our November AGO [email protected] Swisher, aided by Susanne Giordano, and greeter event: Treasurer Gail Goshert and Webmaster Donnie Byrd. Thanks to Dan Rinnan and the Michael Reiter, Mbr. At Large good folks at Central Presbyterian for so gener- Richard Guy have assembled and produced the [email protected] ously hosting this year’s event. 2019-2020 Eugene Chapter AGO Directory.
Many thanks to all who attended and brought Richard Guy, Webmaster friends and family. It was a fun evening for all! Our SPECIAL THANKS for the Herculean [email protected] effort this entailed. You will see what a beauti- Having been a part of this annual event for 16 years, I can attest to how gratifying it is to work ful job they did when you receive your copy at Eugene Chapter Website together with my colleagues to present this fund- our November meeting. www.agoeugene.org raiser in support of the work of the AGO and our
AGO National Headquarters radio station KWAX. You’re the best! www.agohq.org Barbara Baird, Dean ORGANIST JOB OPENINGS UPCOMING EVENTS First Christian Church, Eugene, is looking for both an Organist / WESTERN EARLY KEYBOARD ASSOCIATION: Choir Accompanist (10 hours/week, 12 months/year) and Handbell Flights of Fancy: Music by Byrd, Frescobaldi and Bach Choir Director (3 hours/week, Sept. to mid-June). with Gregory Crowell from Grand Rapids, MI Sunday, November 20, 2019, 2-4pm at Reed College in For more information contact: Portland, OR
Nancy Anderson, Choir Director, (541) 335-9867 [email protected] All My Children: the Bach Legacy with Julia Brown from Grand Rapids, MI. Saturday, February 15, 2020, 2-4pm at Reed College in Portland, OR
First Church of Christ, Scientist, Springfield ~ Organist needed to start in January. One Sunday morning service (one and a half hours required at church): includes prelude, offertory, postlude and three hymns. We do not have a choir.
For more information, contact: FREE - ORGANIST MODESTY SCREEN
Jonquil Cole, Music Chairman at (541) 747-7158 or at [email protected] This picture shows the backside of an iron frame that had a tap- estry on the front side and served as a modesty screen for an
organ located front and center in the church. It is no longer Grace Lutheran Church , Corvallis Oregon seeks a musically quali- needed, and is available to move to a new home. fied person to direct choirs, vocalists, and instrumentalists, coah audio- visual operators, and help plan and coordinate worship services during Please contact Susanne Giordano weekly and special church events. For an application and more infor-
(541) 757-1660\
Grace Lutheran Church\
Kings and Harrison Blvds. (435 NW 21st Street)
Corvallis OR 97330
The Organ Loft is a radio ONCARD MEMBERSHIP RENEWAL program about choral and Membership renewal reminders have been e-mailed from our national organ music, particularly office in New York. Check your e-mail for the letter in case you music of the Pacific North- missed it. The procedure for payment is clearly explained in the e- west. The program is hosted mail. Payment can be made by credit or debit card online. If you have by Roger Sherman, questions, or need assistance, you can call (212) 870 - 2310 and they the Associate Organist of St. Mark's Cathedral in Seattle. The Organ will help you with the process. Loft features music of Pacific Northwest choirs, organs, composers and organ builders. The programming is half organ, and half choral If you are more comfortable sending a check, it can be sent by mail to: music. American Guild of Organists 475 Riverside Drive, Suite 1260 This program is underwritten and sponsored by your Eugene AGO New York, NY 10115 Chapter on KWAX-FM and the University of Oregon radio network Please note that the check should be made out to the American Guild (webcast: KWAX-FM Homepage) on Sundays at 6 PM. of Organists, NOT the Eugene Chapter.
Eugene, 91.1 KWAX-FM Redmond, 88.5 KWRX-FM Current member categories are: Regular Member ($105), Young Or- Florence, 91.5 KWVZ-FM Canyonville, 92.3 KWRZ-FM ganists ($50), Special, 65 and older ($80). Chapter Friends are $35. All and on these translators: members receive The American Organist magazine by default. If you wish to opt out of receiving the paper copy by mail, you can do so by Corvallis 92.9 indicating … and save $8. The magazine can be read on-line at: Bend 98.9 Cottage Grove 101.9 Salem 92.9 https://www.agohq.org/current-issue/ Newport 91.3 Reedsport 90.9 Roseburg 97.9 Sunriver 90.9 Sutherlin-Oakland 107.1 Glide 105.3 AGO EUGENE CHAPTER UPCOMING LOCAL CONCERTS 2019 -2020 Schedule Friday, November 1 - 12:15 pm Global Scholars Hall Re-
cital Series; performer to be announced. Free admission. Saturday, November 16 10:30 - 2:30 pm Global Scholars Hall, Great Room, 1710 E. 15th Avenue in Orgelbüchlein Masterclass, George Ritchie Eugene St. Andrew Lutheran Church, Beaverton Coordinator: Barbara Baird Sunday, November 3, 7:30 pm - Brad Foley and friends Saxophone Recital, with Barbara Baird accompanist. Free. Fridays, December 6, 13, 20 12:00 noon U of O Beall Hall.
Advent Recital Series Sunday, November 4 - 3 pm All Saints Evensong. First United Methodist Church of Eugene https://www.eugenefumc.org/concerts-at-first First United Coordinator: Brad Schultz, Concerts at First Methodist Church, Eugene
Sunday, January 26, 3:00 pm Friday, November 8 - 7:30 pm Eugene Vocal Arts and King of lnstruments - Member Recital Eugene Concert Orchestra perform The Unarmed Child. Call First United Methodist Church of Eugene Hult Center Box Office, (541) 682-5000 for ticket information. Concert location is U of O Beall Hall. Coordinator: Richard Guy Sunday, November 10, 3pm - African Music and Dance Tuesday, February 18, 2:00 - 4:00 pm Concerts at First and First United Methodist Church invite you Masterclass - Guy Bovet residency to an afternoon of African music and dance performed by Spanish Baroque Organ Music drummers, dancers, and marimba players in a benefit concert Beall Concert Hall - Univ. of Oregon for the Mothers and Children’s Medical Center for Uganda. A Coordinator: Barbara Baird dessert auction will follow the concert.
Thursday, February 20, 7:30 pm Tuesday, November 12 - 8 pm Oregon Composers Forum, Organ Recital - Guy Bovet premieres of music by UO composers. Free admission. Beall Hall Beall Concert Hall - Univ. of Oregon Coordinator: Barbara Baird Thursday, November 14 - 7:30 pm Mozart’s Requiem. Francesco Lecce-Chong leads the Eugene Symphony Orchestra Friday, February 21, 7:30 pm and chorus. Call Hult Center Box Office, (541) 682-5000 for Harpsichord Recital - Guy Bovet ticket information. Berwick Hall - Univ. of Oregon Coordinator: Barbara Baird Friday, November 15 - 7:30 pm OcTUBAfest, featuring Will Druiett, tuba. Admission $7, $5. Aasen-Hull Hall, 961 E. 18th Saturdays, Feb. 29; Mar. 7, 14, 21, 28; Apr. 4 4:00 pm Avenue in Eugene
Lenten Recital Series Sunday, November 17 - 3 pm Chamber Music @ Beall: Episcopal Church of the Resurrection, Eugene David Oistrakh String Quartet. Call UO Ticket Office for Coordinator: Barbara Baird admission price, (541) 346-4363. U of O Beall Hall
Tuesday, May 19 - 7:30 pm Saturday, November 23 - 7:30 pm Oregon Wind Sym- Musicking Conference Performance phony. $7, $5. U of O Beall Hall
Kraig Scott, Organist Monday, November 25 - 7:30 pm Trombone Choir. Free Central Lutheran Church admission. U of O Beall Hall Coordinator: Brad Schultz Tuesday, November 26 - 7:30 pm UO Symphony Orchestra June - time / date t. b. a. performing works by Gershwin, J.S. Bach and Bartok. $7, $5. End of the year Business Meeting U of O Beall Hall — Karen Williamson
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Photo Credits:
Barbara Baird
John Stephens
Susan Giordano