THE DIAPASON JANUARY 2017 First United Methodist Church Dalton, Georgia Cover feature on pages 24–25 CHRISTOPHER HOULIHAN ͞ŐůŽǁŝŶŐ͕ŵŝƌĂĐƵůŽƵƐůLJůŝĨĞͲĂĸƌŵŝŶŐ performances” www.concertartists.com / 860-560-7800 Mark Swed, The Los Angeles Times THE DIAPASON Editor’s Notebook Scranton Gillette Communications One Hundred Eighth Year: No. 1, In this issue Whole No. 1286 The Diapason begins its 108th year with Timothy Robson’s JANUARY 2017 report on the Organ Historical Society’s annual convention, Established in 1909 held in Philadelphia June 26–July 2, 2016. We also continue Joyce Robinson ISSN 0012-2378 David Herman’s series of articles on service playing. John Col- 847/391-1044; [email protected] lins outlines the lives and works of composers of early music www.TheDiapason.com An International Monthly Devoted to the Organ, whose anniversaries (birth or death) fall in 2017. the Harpsichord, Carillon, and Church Music John Bishop and Larry Palmer both examine the year and editor-at-large; Stephen will now take the reins as editor of The the season. Gavin Black is on hiatus; his column will return Diapason. I will assist behind the scenes during this transition. CONTENTS next month. Our cover feature is Parkey OrganBuilders’ Opus We also say farewell to Cathy LePenske, who designed this 16 at First United Methodist Church, Dalton, Georgia. journal during the past year; she is moving on to new respon- FEATURES sibilities. We offer Cathy many thanks for her work in making Thoughts on Service Playing Part II: Transposition Transitions The Diapason a beautiful journal, and we wish her well. by David Herman 18 As we begin a new year, changes are in process for our staff OHS 2016: Philadelphia, Pennsylvania at The Diapason. This is my last issue as editor and publisher, 20 under 30 The Organ Historical Society’s Annual Con- after having served The Diapason for over sixteen years. Nominations are open for the “20 under 30” Class of 2017. vention, June 26–July 2, 2016 by Timothy Robson 19 During those years I was blessed to work with Jerome Butera, See below for specifi c details and requirements, and submit from whom I learned much and with whom I worked hard and your nominations by February 1. Only nominated persons can Early Organ Composer Anniversaries in 2017 laughed often. In 2013 we welcomed Stephen Schnurr as our be selected. If you need assistance, please contact me. Q by John Collins 22 NEWS & DEPARTMENTS Editor’s Notebook 3 Here & There 3 Special Bulletin Appointments 4 Nunc Dimittis 10 Harpsichord News by Larry Palmer 12 20 under 30 Evaluation of the nomina- In the wind . by John Bishop 16 The Diapason reminds you to submit your nominations for tions and selection of the our “20 under 30” awards. We will be recognizing 20 young members of the Class of 2017 REVIEWS men and women who have made signifi cant achievements in will take place in February; Music for Voices and Organ 13 the organ, church music, harpsichord, carillon, and organ- the winners will be announced Book Reviews 13 New Recordings 14 building fi elds—before their 30th birthday. Please consider in the May 2017 issue of New Organ Music 15 whether any of your students, colleagues, or friends would be The Diapason. worthy of this honor. (Self-nominations will not be allowed.) You can submit your nomination at TheDiapason.com (click NEW ORGANS 26 Nominees will be evaluated on how they have demonstrated on “20 under 30,” then on “Nomination”). CALENDAR 27 leadership skills, creativity and innovation, career advance- If you are unable to use our website, you may submit a ORGAN RECITALS 30 ment, technical skills, and community outreach. Evaluations nomination by postal mail or e-mail. Please include the nomi- will consider such things as awards and competition prizes, nee’s name, birthdate, school or employer, and phone or e-mail CLASSIFIED ADVERTISING 32 publications and compositions, offi ces held, and signifi cant address, along with a brief (300–600 words) statement on why 2016 In Review—An Index 34 positions. Nominations will close February 1, 2017. Nomi- they should be considered, which highlights their accomplish- nees cannot have reached their 30th birthday before January ments. And don’t forget your own name and contact informa- 31, 2017. tion. We look forward to receiving all your nominations! Q THE DIAPASON JANUARY 2017 Here & There Events Besan, viola; 3/22, Mark Jones with St. Luke’s Episcopal Church, First United Methodist Church Dalton, Georgia Cover feature on pages 24–25 Emmanuel Church, Chestertown, Jim and Beverly Barfi eld; 3/29, Mark Evanston, Illinois, continues its concert Maryland, presents music events: January Jones with Alla Sorokoletova, fl ute; series featuring the 1922 Skinner Organ COVER 5, Evensong, February 17, Ted Davis; April 5, Cecily DeMarco; 4/9, Mark Company Opus 327: January 20, 7:30 Parkey OrganBuilders, Norcross, Georgia; March 17, Colin Lynch; May 5, Ken Jones with choir and orchestra; May 7, p.m., Gaudete Brass; February 18, 7 First United Methodist Church, Dalton, Georgia 24 Cowan; 5/25, Evensong. For information: Mark Jones with Lynn Conservatory p.m., J. S. Bach; May 5, 7:30 p.m., Dex- www.emmanuelchesterparish.org. Brass Department. 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Organ concerts denton, Florida, continues its music [email protected] feature artists Matteo Imbruno, organ- series, with events at 4 p.m. except as 847/391-1048 ist of the Oude Kerk, Amsterdam, noted: January 22, Dexter Kennedy; Editor-at-Large STEPHEN SCHNURR the Netherlands, and successor to Jan 1/29, lecture by Richard Benedum on [email protected] Pieterszoon Sweelinck, and Patrick Mozart’s Requiem; February 19, Tenth 219/531-0922 Allen, organist and choirmaster of Grace Anniversary Recital on the Létourneau Sales Director JEROME BUTERA Church on Grace Church’s Bicentennial organ with Richard Benedum, Carol [email protected] Organ, Taylor & Boody Opus 65. The Hawkinson, Dwight Thomas, and the 608/634-6253 festival also includes masterclasses and Christ Church Chorale; 2/26, 11 a.m., Circulation/ Subscriptions DONNA HEUBERGER private lessons. For more information: Schubert, Mass in G; March 5, concert [email protected] www.music.gracechurchnyc.org. for the Sarasota-Manatee Bach Festival 847/954-7986 featuring Bach concertos; 3/12, Ste- Designer CATHY LEPENSKE The Pink Church (First Presby- phen Hamilton, Dupré’s Le Chemin [email protected] terian Church), Pompano Beach, de la Croix. Lenten organ recitals are 847/954-7964 Florida, presents concerts: January also offered, at 12:15 p.m.: March 2, 15, Simon Johnson, from St. Paul’s Glen Olsen; 3/9, John Fenstermaker; Contributing Editors LARRY PALMER Harpsichord Cathedral, London, cosponsored by 3/16, Cynthia Roberts-Greene; 3/23, Pink Church Spire Series and Ft. Lau- Ann Stephenson-Moe; 3/30, Nancy JAMES MCCRAY derdale AGO Chapter; February 19, Siebecker; April 6, Julane Rodgers, Choral Music Mark Jones with Jon Robertson, piano; harpsichord. For further information: BRIAN SWAGER March 8, Mark Jones with Brian Garcia, www.christchurchswfl a.org. 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Unsolicited reviews cannot be accepted. advertisers or advertising agencies. WWW.THEDIAPASON.COM THE DIAPASON Q JANUARY 2017 Q 3 Here & There ³ page 3 Organists’ Recital (Nathaniel Gumbs Grace Lutheran Church, River and Thomas Gaynor); 2/25, Georgia Boy Appointments Forest Illinois, continues its Bach Can- Choir Festival concert; March 12, Dan The National Association of Pastoral Musicians tata Vespers series: January 29, Cantata Forrest, Requiem for the Living; 3/23, (NPM) announces its new president and chief execu- 14; February 19, Cantata 127; March 19, Three Choirs Festival; 3/29, The Tallis tive offi cer, Steve Petrunak, effective May 1. Until “O sacred bath of water and the Holy Scholars; April 2, Musical Stations of the that date, he will serve as vice-president for operations Spirit”; April 8 and 4/9, St.