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Our editor-at-large, Andrew Schaeffer, interviews Thomas Stephen Schnurr ISSN 0012-2378 Murray, recently retired from Yale University, yet still leading a 847/954-7989; [email protected] very active life. Thomas Murray, in turn, provides a tribute for www.TheDiapason.com An International Monthly Devoted to the Organ, the late Charles Krigbaum, who served for many years at Yale’s the Harpsichord, Carillon, and Church Music university organist and taught alongside Murray. Lutheran Church of Carmel, Indiana (Opus 45), and Central In “Harpsichord Notes,” Larry Palmer introduces the work United Methodist Church of Fayetteville, Arkansas (Opus 46). CONTENTS of composer Glenn Spring of Colorado. Gavin Black, in “On FEATURES Teaching,” muses on stories, conversation, and counterpoint. Spread the joy of learning. Conference of Roman Catholic Cathedral John Bishop, in “In the Wind . .,” reports on how the novel As you enjoy this issue, please consider giving a gift subscrip- Musicians Conference XXXVII: coronavirus has affected teaching organ, including examples of tion for The Diapason to a colleague, student, or friend. If Oakland, California, January 6–9, 2020 by Brian F. Gurley 12 several teachers who have successfully transitioned to distance you know someone who would like a sample copy (digital or learning. Brian Swager relates several items of interest in the print) as a potential subscriber, please contact me. Our digital A tribute to Charles Krigbaum (March 31, 1929–April 30, 2020) “Carillon News” section of Here & There. subscription is a bargain at $35 for one year, and our student by Thomas Murray 14 Our cover feature this month spotlights two organs by rate is incredible at $20 for one year. Visit thediapason.com and An interview with Thomas Murray Buzard Pipe Organ Builders of Champaign, Illinois: Pilgrim click on subscribe or call 877/501-7540. Q by Andrew Schaeffer 15 NEWS & DEPARTMENTS Here & There Editor’s Notebook 3 Here & There 3 Appointments 3 Appointments and workshops for American Guild of Instruments for America 1700–1830 Nunc Dimittis 3 Organists chapters and Catholic dioceses (2013), are statements of enlightened Carillon News by Brian Swager 6 around the Midwest. He has been a fea- approaches to the conservation of musical On Teaching by Gavin Black 8 tured artist for national conventions of the instruments. He has been an international Harpsichord Notes by Larry Palmer 9 Organ Historical Society and the National advocate of restorative conservation, a In the wind . by John Bishop 10 Association for Pastoral Musicians. concept and approach he introduced. The American Institute for Conservation of REVIEWS Historic and Artistic Works honored him Book Reviews 21 with its Conservation Advocacy Award Choral Music 21 People New Organ Music 22 in 2016 “in recognition of his substantial New Handbell Music 23 efforts in public outreach and advocacy.” For information: amis.org. CALENDAR 24 RECITAL PROGRAMS 25 Nunc Dimittis CLASSIFIED ADVERTISING 26 David Jonies THE David Jonies is appointed director DIAPASON of music and organist for Holy Name JULY 2020 Cathedral, Chicago, Illinois, where he will oversee four choirs and play the two Flentrop organs and the Casavant choir organ in liturgy and concert. Prior to his John Watson appointment he had served as associate director of music at Holy Name for 13 The American Musical Instrument years. Before coming to Chicago, he held Society has awarded John Watson its positions at St. Joseph & St. Patrick Par- 2020 Curt Sachs Award. The award, ish, Escanaba, Michigan; Westminster named for one of the founders of the Pilgrim Lutheran Church Carmel, Indiana Cover feature on pages 18–20 Cathedral, London, UK; and the Chapel modern systematic study of musical Royal at Hampton Court Palace, UK. instruments, recognizes individuals who A native of Germany, he holds bachelor have made signifi cant lifetime contribu- COVER Buzard Pipe Organ Builders, Champaign, and master of music degrees from the tions to the goals of the society. Illinois; Pilgrim Lutheran Church, Carmel, Hochschule für Musik in Würzburg and Watson is an internationally respected Charles Krigbaum (photo courtesy: Yale In- Indiana; Central United Methodist Church, the performer’s certifi cate from the Royal builder and conservator of historical key- stitute of Sacred Music) Fayetteville, Arkansas 18 Academy of Music in London. His teach- board instruments. As a maker of early ers have included James O’Donnell, David keyboard reproductions from 1974 to Charles Russell Krigbaum, 91, Pro- Editorial Director STEPHEN SCHNURR Titterington, Gunther Kaunzinger, and 1995 and a conservator in private practice fessor Emeritus of Music at Yale Univer- and Publisher [email protected] Gerhard Weinberger. He was awarded from 1977 to 1995, he joined Colonial sity, New Haven, Connecticut, died at 847/954-7989 the fi rst prize at the 1999 Landau Inter- Williamsburg, Williamsburg, Virginia, in his home in Beverly, Massachusetts, on President RICK SCHWER national Organ Competition. Interna- 1988 as conservator of instruments and April 30. A remembrance of Krigbaum [email protected] tional concert appearances include Notre associate curator of musical instruments, by Thomas Murray may be found on 847/391-1048 Dame Cathedral in Paris; Westminster retiring in 2016. Since retirement, he has page 14 of this issue. Editor-at-Large ANDREW SCHAEFFER Abbey and the London Handel Festival continued his work as a private conserva- [email protected] in the UK; the Pusan Bach Festival in tor and scholar. Edward J. Sampson, Jr., 77, of South Korea; the cathedral at Buejovice The instruments he has conserved, North Andover, Massachusetts, died Sales Director JEROME BUTERA [email protected] in the Czech Republic; the Bluval Music restored, or built over his career have January 2. Born in Brockton, Mas- 608/634-6253 Festival and the cathedrals of Bamberg, revealed previously unexplored aspects sachusetts, he attended Northeastern Circulation/ Mainz, Passau, and Trier in Germany. In of historical design, construction, and University, where he received his Bach- Subscriptions THE DIAPASON P.O. Box 300 the United States, he has performed at performance. For example, closely elor of Science and Master of Science in Lincolnshire, IL. 60069-0300 Chicago’s Orchestra Hall with the Civic observing tool marks and other evidence, electrical engineering degrees. He then [email protected] Orchestra of Chicago; Marcus Center he has done path-breaking research on embarked on a fi fty-year career as a sys- Toll-Free: 877/501-7540 Local: 847/763-4933 with the Milwaukee Symphony Orches- the methods that historical instrument tems engineer at Raytheon Company in tra; Pine Mountain Music Festival, makers used. Bedford and Tewksbury, Massachusetts. Designer KIMBERLY PELLIKAN Michigan; Piccolo Spoleto Festival, South He has edited or written three books, In 2008, he was one of the fi rst recipi- [email protected] 847/391-1024 Carolina; at the Catholic cathedrals of 22 articles, and fi ve reviews. His books, ents of the Bishop Cheverus Award of Seattle, Washington, Helena, Montana, Organ Restoration Reconsidered (2005), the Catholic Archdiocese of Boston for Contributing Editors LARRY PALMER Houston, Texas, Pittsburgh, Pennsylvania, Artifacts in Use: The Paradox of Resto- his devotion to St. Patrick Parish, Law- Harpsichord Hartford, Connecticut, Sioux City, Iowa, ration and the Conservation of Organs rence, and the archdiocese. BRIAN SWAGER and Milwaukee, Wisconsin; and recitals (2010), and Changing Keys: Keyboard ³ page 4 Carillon JOHN BISHOP THE DIAPASON (ISSN 0012-2378) is published monthly by Scranton Gillette Routine items for publication must be received six weeks in advance of the month of In the wind . Communications, Inc., 3030 W. Salt Creek Lane, Suite 201, Arlington Heights, Illinois issue. For advertising copy, the closing date is the 1st. Prospective contributors of articles 60005-5025. Phone 847/954-7989. Fax 847/390-0408. 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