THE DIAPASON JULY, 2010 The Yankton College Memorial Organ United Church of Christ-Congregational Yankton, South Dakota Cover feature on pages 26–27 July 2010 Cover.indd 1 6/9/10 10:29:26 AM July 2010 pp. 2-19REV.indd 2 6/9/10 10:30:58 AM THE DIAPASON Letters to the Editor A Scranton Gillette Publication One Hundred First Year: No. 7, Whole No. 1208 JULY, 2010 On Teaching This article serves as a nostalgic re- Established in 1909 ISSN 0012-2378 BRAVO!! I just fi nished reading the minder for us “older” folk; however, I An International Monthly Devoted to the Organ, “On Teaching” column by Gavin Black believe that it also serves as a clear indi- the Harpsichord, Carillon, and Church Music in the May issue. I will be looking for- cator of what people refer to as a “clas- ward to the future articles about the sical education.” Dr. Heaton literally Buxtehude and Boëllmann organ selec- had daily access to some of the greats tions that will be discussed. Mr. Black is in organ music and composition as well CONTENTS Editor & Publisher JEROME BUTERA [email protected] to be commended for his teaching abili- as “down the street” access to some of 847/391-1045 ties and communication skills in order the most important pipe organs of the FEATURES to achieve this worthwhile project. His 20th century. Organbuilders and research: Associate Editor JOYCE ROBINSON prior columns, in my opinion, have al- Dr. Heaton’s diary entries should Another point of view [email protected] ways been “fi rst rate!” Best wishes for serve as an example to the young or- by John M. Nolte 20 847/391-1044 continued success with the magazine. ganists of today to actively seek out A Tribute to Grigg Fountain Contributing Editors LARRY PALMER Your publications have been greatly ap- the fi nest musical offerings and, if pos- upon his 90th birthday Harpsichord preciated. Well done!! sible, get to hear them either in person compiled by Marilyn Biery 22 Don Stoner or via digital media. And if an “in per- JAMES MCCRAY Meyersdale, Pennsylvania son” recital is attended, we learn that Conference XXVII: St. Mary of the Assumption Choral Music it isn’t enough to hear it and leave, but Cathedral, San Francisco, California Charles Huddleston Heaton Diary to go to the artist, ask questions, cor- by Paul Monachino 25 BRIAN SWAGER Carillon I have had the privilege of calling respond with him or her, and enrich Charles H. Heaton a personal friend their formal education and dare I say, NEWS & DEPARTMENTS JOHN BISHOP since the summer of 1971. I have read their lives. Editor’s Notebook 3 In the wind . with delight his accounts in “Dear Diary” Robert J. Pegritz Letters to the Editor 3 in the May 2010 issue. Pittsburgh, Pennsylvania Here & There 3, 4, 6, 8, 10, 12 GAVIN BLACK On Teaching Appointments 10 Nunc Dimittis 10 Reviewers Charles Huddleston Heaton Looking Back 12 Jay Zoller David Herman In the wind . by John Bishop 12 Here & There John L. Speller On Teaching by Gavin Black 15 St. Thomas Church, Leipzig, cel- St. Mary’s Cathedral, San Francis- REVIEWS ebrates the 325th anniversary of J.S. co, California, continues its music series Music for Voices and Organ 17 THE DIAPASON (ISSN 0012-2378) is published monthly Bach’s birth and the 10th anniversary on Sundays at 3:30 pm: July 4, Chris- New Recordings 17 by Scranton Gillette Communications, Inc., 3030 W. Salt of the church’s “Bach Organ” with a toph Tietze; 7/11, Karen Beaumont; New Organ Music 18 Creek Lane, Suite 201, Arlington Heights, IL 60005-5025. series of organ recitals: July 3, Michael 7/18, Duane Soubirous; 7/25, Martin Book Reviews 19 Phone 847/391-1045. Fax 847/390-0408. Telex: 206041 MSG RLY. E-mail: <[email protected]>. 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