SLCAGO March 2018 Newsletter
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Salt Lake Chapter // American Guild of Organists THE BOMBARDEFebruary - March 2018 Contents Dean’s Column (1) Upcoming Events (2) Brian Mathias Appointment (4) CAZAGO POE Help Wanted (4) Membership / Certifications (5) AGO National Convention (6-7) Eccles Organ Festival (8) Organ Teachers / Sub List (9) Tabernacle Organ Recitals (9) University of Utah (9) Longwood Organ Academy (10) RSCM (Pacific Northwest) (11) Hope College (4 / 12) David Fox, Loren Carle, and David Chamberlin pose for a picture at their concert celebrating Photos (13) Mendelssohn's birthday on February 9 at First United Methodist Church. Chapter Officers three of Mendelssohn’s Sonatas on the Dean Dean’s Column amazing organ at First United Meth- Becky Ázera odist Church. Following the concert, [email protected] Hello Friends, there was a birthday-themed recep- 2016 - 2018 tion. We had a great turnout for this Hope you were able to enjoy some enjoyable concert. Sub-Dean/Program Chair down time and of course this mild Heidi J. Alley winter after the busy Holliday sea- Soon we will be electing new chapter [email protected] son. I sure have. Now I’m preparing leaders. I invite you to consider serv- 2016 - 2018 for three Recitals that I will be per- ing the chapter in a leadership posi- forming in this March and April and tion. It’s not as scary as you think. I Treasurer of course the Easter season, which in- promise!!! We really need your help. Tyler Anderson cludes a piano/organ duet. Please contact Heidi Alley or myself if [email protected] you are interested in serving or have 2016 - 2018 Haruhito gave an awesome class on questions regarding serving. the Liturgical calendar January 30. Secretary Twenty-two of the Salt Lake City and Check out the January TAO magazine. Kathy Fisher Utah Valley Chapter members enjoyed John Longhurst sent in a wonderful [email protected] 2016-2018 an evening in the chapel on the Row- article on Dr. Robert Cundick. land Hall campus (St. Mark’s School). Education Coordinator He stressed that no matter what de- Hope to see you soon! nomination we belong to, “the litur- Ryan NorthAAGO/ChM gical year is a theological journey.” [email protected] Haruhito tied in all denominations as 2016-2018 he taught. It was a great learning ex- perience. At the end, Haruhito played Other Officers some of his pieces on the chapel’s M.P. Becky Alex Oldroyd Moller opus 1238 ll/16 (ca.1910), Aus- Becky Ázera Dean (Member at Large) tin console organ. [email protected] [email protected] Felix Mendelssohn’s birthday party Teresa ClawsonAAGO on February 9 was also a wonderful (Utah District Convener / event. Loren Carle, David Chamberlin, Programming Committee) and David Fox performed beautifully [email protected] 1 Upcoming Events sun 3/11 Easter Literature 8 pm - Eccles Organ Get ready for Easter (Easter Sunday is Festival: Crista Miller April 1) with new repertoire ideas from Libby Gardner Concert Hall Dr. Kenneth Udy. Dr. Udy has extensive 1375 E. President's Circle, SLC knowledge of useful repertoire as a longtime church organist, and will present useful works for all ability Crista Miller is Director of Music and levels and denominations. Organist at Houston’s Co-Cathedral of the Sacred Heart, where she chaired the organ committee for Martin Pasi’s pipe organ. She leads a growing Cathedral music organization, with the Schola Cantorum in high demand for large- fri 3/16 scale, festive liturgies, including those 7:30 pm - Campbell prepared for the National Catholic Organ Festival: Richard Education Association, Church Music Association of America, and others. Elliott Daines Concert Hall (USU) As a solo performer, Dr. Miller has 1200 E Aggie Blvd., Logan performed in France, Spain, Italy, the Czech Republic, Denmark, Sweden, and Canada. She has won prizes in David Fox Master's Recital national and international playing David Fox will present a recital as part competitions. of his Master's program in Libby Gard- ner Hall. The program will include: Campbell Organ Festival: Messiaen: L'Ascension Richard Elliott Recital Mulet: Tu es petra Wammes: Miroir Richard Elliott returns to the new- Hindemith: Organ Sonata No. 2 ly-renovated Daines Concert Hall Mendelssohn: Organ Sonata No. 4 (formerly Kent Concert Hall) at Utah Reger: Chorale Fantasia on "Ein feste State University. This recital is Dr. El- Burg ist unser Gott" fri 3/2 liott's third appearance on the annual 7 pm - Easter Repertoire Campbell Organ Festival. Admission w/ Kenneth Udy is free and open to the public ages 8+ St. Paul's Episcopal Church sat 3/31 261 S 900 E, SLC 4 pm - David Fox Master's Recital Libby Gardner Concert Hall Eccles Organ Festival: Crista 1375 E. President's Circle, SLC Miller Susanna Karrington Susanna Karrington will present her final recital as part of her Master's program in Libby Gardner Hall. fri 4/13 6 pm - Susanna Karrington Master's Recital Libby Gardner Concert Hall Crista Miller will perform the final 1375 E. President's Circle, SLC concert of the 24th annual Eccles Or- gan Festival. This concert will be held at Libby Gardner Concert Hall at the The three-manual organ was built in University of Utah. All concerts on 1967 by the Holtkamp Organ Compa- SLCAGO Member Recital ny. The instrument was rebuilt in 2011 the Eccles Organ Festival series are Take advantage of an opportunity to offered free of charge to the public as part of the renovation of the Univer- sity's concert hall. share what you've been working on thanks to sponsors and friends of the with your fellow chapter members, Festival. 2 family, and friends by participating construction. These regional summer in our member recital at St. Ambrose music camps for teenage students Catholic Church on their III/50 Bige- provide private and group instruction low & Co. organ. in service playing and solo repertoire, opportunities to learn about the mu- Anything goes! Email your selection sical heritage of various religious de- to [email protected] nominations, and a chance for young musicians to meet others with similar interests. Piano or organ proficien- cy ranging from intermediate to ad- wed 4/18 vanced is required. Scholarship assis- 7 pm - Member Recital of Kansas City look forward to sharing tance is available. St. Ambrose Catholic Church the grandeur of the city’s organs and 2315 Redondo Ave., SLC performance venues with the rest of The POE+ is a summer program filled the world from July 2 – 6, 2018. with practical information and in- struction for adult keyboard musi- Closing Social / OrgelKids Experience varied worship services, cians interested in improving their Organ including an Opening Celebration service-playing skills. Participants celebrating the end of World War I, a will be introduced to basic organ skills Join us for a fun closing social bar- Hymn Festival, Bach Vespers, and an through private instruction and class- becue event at Heidi Alley's home in Arts Service. es. The weeklong experience will lead Bountiful. The OrgelKids pipe organ to greater confidence and competence will be on hand as well. Early rates are available through at the organ. March 31: Generous funding from the Associated Regular member: $435 Pipe Organ Builders of America (APO- fri 5/11 Senior (65+): $395 BA), the American Institute of Or- 6:30 pm - Closing Social Spouse/partner: $350 ganbuilders (AIO), the Jordan Organ BBQ / OrgelKids Organ Young organist ( < 30 ): $250 Endowment, and the National Endow- Heidi Alley's home Non-member: $550 ment for the Arts will support these 3779 S 400 E, Bountiful summer educational programs from Registration is now open! For the best coast to coast. “The AGO and APOBA rates to attend what is sure to be a have enjoyed a mutually beneficial re- great convention, visit agokc2018.org lationship since 1975,” declared AGO for more information. Executive Director James Thoma- shower. “Likewise, the AIO has been Pipe Organ Encounters active in supporting the Guild’s ed- The American Guild of Organists ucational programs, beginning with (AGO) is proud to announce five PIPE their partnership in Pulling Out All ORGAN ENCOUNTERS (POEs) for stu- the Stops, a video produced jointly in dents aged 13–18, and one POE+ for 1996 by the AGO, AIO, APOBA, the Or- adults in 2018. Complete contact in- gan Historical Society, and the Amer- formation for each weeklong Pipe Or- ican Theater Organ Society and aired gan Encounter can be found in The on PBS. In addition, we are delighted American Organist Magazine and on- to have received support from the Jor- line at www.agohq.org/education/poe. dan Organ Endowment at Columbus The summer schedule follows: State University for our POE program, OrgelKids demonstrated their organ as well as a grant from the National kit (pictured assembled) in an exhibi- Endowment for the Arts supporting POE (for ages 13–18) tion booth and a workshop at the West our educational activities this year.” Region Convention this summer in June 17–22 Phoenix, Ariz. Salt Lake City. June 24–29 Minneapolis/St. Paul, In addition to the POE and POE+ pro- grams, but not offered in 2018, is a Minn. 2018 AGO National Convention: POE (Advanced) that provides inter- July 8–13 Philadelphia, Penn. mediate to advanced classes in areas Kansas City, Missouri July 16–21 Los Angeles, Calif. such as organ literature, history, pipe At the 2018 AGO Convention in Kansas organ construction and design, mu- City, you will see and hear incredible July 22–27 Deland, Fla. sic theory, improvisation, conducting, performances by world-class organ- and service playing for students who ists and choirs; hear new music by POE+ (for adults) have achieved a high level of success some of the world’s best modern com- June 17–22 Rockford, Ill.