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Lynchburg,VA Chapter |
| Last updated: February 4, 2010 |
Message from the Dean |
| January, 10
Dear Colleagues, I hope you all had a good Christmas and New Year. Barbara and I spent New Years in London at the International Choral Festival. She accompanied the VES choir and also a large choir from Connecticut in concerts at Southwark Cathedral. Many medieval cathedrals like Southwark and Westminster Abbey do not have heat or air conditioning. We all sat listening with our coats, mufflers and gloves on—freezing. It’s no small feat to play the piano in sub-freezing weather. The tutti concert was at Westminster Cathedral (Roman Catholic) which was built in 1903 and does have heat, but it was still very cold and glove weather. The big pieces were Zadok the Priest by Handel and Gloria by Rutter, accompanied by the Young Musicians Orchestra of London (young professionals on the threshold of their professional careers). The Cathedral was packed. I doubt that any church in the states could sell tickets to a concert where it is freezing inside. Barbara and Debbie Grabeel (director of the VES choir) were invited to a reception with the Lord Mayor of the City of Westminster, Duncan Sandys, the great grandson of Winston Churchill. All of the mayors of the 30+ boroughs of London were also in attendance adorned in their regalia (a chain draped over the shoulders with a medallion representative of their particular borough). The U.S. guests were asked to bring gifts to the hosts that were representative of Lynchburg, so Barb and Debbie took Jefferson cups. The invitation stated the way that items should be engraved. Leave it to the Brits to be classic. Speaking of England, I hope you all have been reading the U.K. Report by Sarah McDonald in TAO. The articles started last August. In 2003 Barbara and I attended rehearsals and services at Selwyn College where Sarah is Director of Music (O.C.). We interviewed her for an article in The Diapason. Sarah is the first woman director of music at an Oxbridge College. The article is one of six that we wrote for The Diapason about organs and choirs in England. Sarah was very gracious and helpful to us in our understanding of the English advanced education system at Oxbridge. Selwyn College now has a new Létourneau pipe organ of which Sarah is very proud. Barbara and I are anxious to hear and play it our next time in Cambridge. If you have any questions about the British way of doing things, do e-mail Sarah. She is a delightful person, and I’m sure that she would be glad to answer any questions. Hope to see you at our next meeting. Peace, Wisdom and Grace, Gordon |
Local Events |
| Chapter Programs 2010
Friday, February 5th, The recital at Heritage United Methodist Church Friday, tomorrow evening, February 5, is postponed. It will be rescheduled. Sandra Matthes Bill Greene has just asked me to inform chapter members that the concert of the Minster Band, scheduled this weekend Feb. 6th,at Holy Trinity Lutheran Church as an AGO event, has been canceled due to expected wintry weather. There is a possibility that it might be rescheduled sometime in June. 06 February, 2010, Saturday, 7:30 PM Holy Trinity Lutheran Church 1000 Langhorne Road, Lynchburg, VA 24503 384-8441 Concert by the Minster Band, Westminister Presbyterian Church, Charlottesville, VA Program: Heavenly Love, Earthly Love - a program of Bach Cantatas: Cantata 49, "Ich geh und sc=uche mit Verlangen" Cantata 82, "Ich habe genug" Wedding Cantata: "Weichet nur, betrübte Schatten." The Band: Violinist- David Sarite, Oboist-Meg Owens, Cellist-Adam Carter, Organ & Harpischord-Jonathan Schakel. Soprano-Megan Sharp. A joint sponsorship with Holy Trinity Church of Lynchburg, VA 23 March, 2010, Tuesday, 7:30 PM Holy Trinity Lutheran Church 1000 Langhorne Road, Lynchburg, VA 24503 384-8441 Workshop: Organ Music of the Renaissance. Examples of usefull literature and performance practice tips. Peggy Haas Howell, Clinician 27 April, 2010, Tuesday, 7:30 PM Heritage United Methodist Church 582 Leesville Road, Lynchburg, VA 24502 239-4291 A Celebration of the Sixtieth Anniversary of the Lynchburg Chapter of the AGO. Sharing memories and the history of the Lynchburg Chapter. Come prepared to share your memories and memorabilia. 25 May, 2010, Tuesday, 6:00 PM Grace Memorial Episcopal Church New Hampshire Ave, Lynchburg, VA Annual Banquet. Speaker, the Rev. Catherine Montgomery, Rector, Grace Church. ****************************************************************** |
Newsletter |
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Also, Harold Wright had broken bones in his foot. When the cast came off it was discovered that the foot was infected. He has been in re-hab and hopes to be home soon. Get Well Cards can be sent to his home: Harold B. Wright 1900 Seabury Avenue, Lynchburg, VA 24501 Pax, Gordon |
Membership |
| Region III, District IV
Chapter Number 329 Chapter Officers Dean, Gordon Betenbaugh 2010- Sub-Dean, Ann Coulter 2009-2010 Treasurer, Membership Officer 2009-2010 Sandra Matthes Secretary, Harvey Huiner 2009-2010 Newsletter Editor, Jane Montgomery 2009-2010 Member-at Large 2009-2010 Peggy Howell Past Deans 1950-1951 J. Bernard Williamson 1951-1953 Helen Howell Williams 1953-1954 Theodore Herzel 1954-1957 Frances Peters 1957-1958 Robert G. Lee 1958-1959 John Pfeil 1959-1961 Roger R. Cole 1961-1963 Franz Engle 1963-1964 John R. Shannon 1964-1966 Henry Hallstrom, AAGO 1966-1968 Helen Howell Williams 1968-1970 George B. Clark, AAGO 1970-1971 James B. Anderson 1971-1972 L. Hadley Hunt 1972-1975 Miriam Taylor 1975-1979 Roger C. Dowdy 1979-1980 John Ourensma 1980-1981 Roger R. Cole 1981-1983 Harvey Huiner 1983-1984 Herbert Chamberlin 1984-1986 Helen Howell Williams 1986-1988 Carita Sydnor 1988-1990 George Clark 1990-1992 David Charles Campbell 1992-1994 Anne E. Coulter 1994-1996 Miriam Taylor 1996-1997 Allen Huszti 1997-2000 Sandra Matthes 2006-2007 J. William Greene 2002-2004 Peggy Haas Howell 2004-2006 Gordon Betenbaugh 2007-2008 Bob Blevins 2008-2009 J. William Greene 2009-2010 Gordon Betenbaugh The Membership ARCHER, Frank farcher@hsc.edu P. O. Box 34, Hampden-Sydney, VA 23943 (434)223-7675 Hampden –Sydney College, Fine Arts Chair BALL, Russell M. russellmballsr@comcast.net 1620 Belfield Place, Lynchburg, VA 24503 384-1572, 384-3318 (fax) Substitute Organist BARKLEY, H. Brock Brock.Barkley.Jr@att.net 501 VES Road, Apt. W 625, Lynchburg, VA 24503 386-3904 BATTEN-BELL, Susan C., MCM, MRE music@bedfordbaptist.org 114 Perry Lane, Goode, VA 24556 (540) 586-9564 Minister of Music/Organist, Bedford Baptist Church BETENBAUGH, Gordon M., BM, MM, CCM barbbete@aol.com 140 Turtle Creek Road, Lynchburg, VA 24501239-3911 239-3911 BETTCHER, Peggy, MM pbettcher@rivermont.org 122 Irvington Springs Road Lynchburg, VA 24503 386-5513 Director of Music, Rivermont Evangelical Pres. Church 2424 Rivermont Avenue, Lynchburg, VA 24502 846-3441 BLEVINS, Robert, BA, MBA, AAGO hoyotoho@yahoo.com 3612 Surrey Lane, Lynchburg, VA 24503 384-9296 (H), 522-7236 (W), 846-3846 (fax) Organist/Director, Westminster Presbyterian Church 1022 Floyd Street, Lynchburg, VA 24501 BOOTH, Dee, BS NOTEDB@aol.com raybooth@ntelos.net 206 Dean Street, Lynchburg, VA 24502 239-1158 Music Teacher, Organist, St. Andrew Presbyterian Ch., Children’s Music Director, Court St. United Methodist CAMPBELL, David Charles, BA, MM dccampbell@stjohnsroanoke.org 4140 Jae Valley Road, Roanoke, VA 24014 (540) 427-2820 Minister of Music, St. John’s Episcopal Church Roanoke, VA (540) 341-9341 CLARK, George, AAGO gbc2701@aol.com P. O. Box 3077, Lynchburg, VA 24503 846-6668 Organist, Court Street United Methodist Church Court and 7th Streets, Lynchburg, VA 24501 845-3427 COOK, Henry M., BM, MusM, AAGO, ChM Sunrise Assisted Living Apartment 108 8315 Turning Leaf Lane, McLean, VA 22102 Honorary Member COULTER, Ann E., MM acoulter@randolphcollege.edu 154 Norfolk Avenue, Lynchburg, VA 24503 845-7455 Organist-Choirmaster, St. Paul’s Episcopal Church 605 Clay Street, Lynchburg, VA 24501 845-7301 Instructor and College Organist, Randolph-Macon Woman's College 2500 Rivermont Avenue, Lynchburg, VA 24503 947-8527 DAVIS, Gladys 501 VES Road, Apt. B 110, Lynchburg, VA 24503 386-3616 Retired Organist, West Lynchburg Baptist Church DUDLEY, Jo Anne musicaljo@aol.com 81 North Lake Drive, Lynchburg, VA 24502 239-2533 Organist, Beulah Baptist Church FOLEY, Ruth, DMA rifoley@liberty.edu 112 Westridge Circle, Lynchburg, VA 24502 239-7933 Professor of Music, Liberty University 582-2216 Organist, Our Savior Lutheran church GREENE, J. William, DMA greene1204@comcast.net 1204 Krise Circle, Lynchburg 24503-2612 386-0078 Organist-Choirmaster, Holy Trinity Lutheran Church 1000 Langhorne Road, Lynchburg, VA 24503 384-8441, 384-6866 (fax) Harwood, Karen Jones karenleeh@cox.net karenwhumc@verizon.net 3216 Oliver Rd. NE Roanoke 24012 Director of Music/Organist, Windsor Hills UMC 3591 Windsor Rd. S.W. Roanoke, VA 24018 Cell: 915-1191 Phone: 366-0902 HOWELL, Peggy Haas, BA, SMM peggy@stjohnslynchburg.org 201 Woodland Avenue, Lynchburg, VA 24503 528-0465 Organist-Choirmaster, St. John's Episcopal Church 200 Boston Avenue, Lynchburg, VA 24503 528-1138 Director of Music, Glass Theatre Director of Music, Jefferson Youth Chorale HUINER, Harvey D., MM, PhD HARVEY@HUINER.NET 800 Old Trents Ferry Road, Lynchburg, 24503 384-5858 Substitute Organist/Choir Director HUNT, L. Hadley, MSM joann.hunt@att.net 1033 Little Pine Circle, Forest, VA 24551 385-6813 Substitute Organist/Choir Director LASCELL, Ann, M.Mus alascell@juno.com 261 Kirkley Circle, Forest, VA 24551 525-1146 LOWE, Gary, BSME garylowe@trbc.org 113 Springvale Drive, Lynchburg, VA 24502 237-2218, 237-2933 (fax) Church Organ Consultant Representative, Rodgers Organs & Roland Pianos Organist, Thomas Road Baptist Church McKINNEY, Maxine mckrash@umcmail.net 3812 Craighill St., Lynchburg, VA 24502-2308 847-6539 Substitute Organist MATTHES, Sandra, PhD MatthesJS@msn.com 532 Federal Hill Drive, Forest, VA 24551 525-7344 Minister of Music, Heritage United Methodist Church 582 Leesville Road, Lynchburg, VA 24502 239-4291 MIKENAS, Edward, MM emikenas@msn.com 380 Johns Creek Rd. , Madison Heights, VA 24572 386-2222 Organist, Holy Cross R. C. Church MONTGOMERY, Jane S., BME, MMA, SP, CAGO musdirjane@aol.com 3242 Downing Drive, Lynchburg, VA 24503 384-0754 Minister of Music/Organist, Bedford Presbyterian Church 105 West Main Street, Bedford, VA 24523 (540) 586-8903 PEAK, Rose, BS rsoverby@earthlink.net 489 Softwood Lane, Rustburg, VA 24588 (434) 332-4958 Organist, Quaker Memorial Presbyterian Church 5810 Fort Avenue, Lynchburg, VA 24502 ROBERTS, The Reverend Dennis S. htlc1000@aol.com 73 North Princeton Circle, Lynchburg, VA 24503 384-8441, 386-6866 (fax) Pastor, Holy Trinity Lutheran Church 1000 Langhorne Road, Lynchburg, VA 24503 SCOTT III, F. Johnson fjs@charter.net 1553 Oakwood Street, Bedford, VA 24523-1617 (540) 586-6167 Organist, Centenary United Methodist Church Adjunct Organ Instructor, Lynchburg College SEIPP, Sonna, BFA lwseipp@liberty.edu 114 Pacos Street, Lynchburg, VA 24502 239-7668 Substitute Organist/Choir Director SPRUILL, Elizabeth bettyspruill@verizon.net 100 Hunterdale Drive, Lynchburg, VA 24502 237-4710 Organist/Director, Grace Memorial Episcopal Church SYDNOR, Carita carisyd@adelphia.net 2515 Link Road, Lynchburg, VA 24503 384-1226 TAYLOR, Miriam, BA jtaylo9841@aol.com 707 Old Trents Ferry Road, Lynchburg, VA 24503 384-3457 Substitute Organist Taggart, Kenneth Main Street Methodist Church Bedford, VA 24523 586-8878 kenny@mainstreetumchurch.org VANZANT, Nancy (Mrs. Norman E.) nvanzant@centralva.com 2020 Burnt Bridge Road, Lynchburg, VA 24503 384-9546 Handbell Choir Director, Timberlake United Methodist Church Substitute Organist/Choir Director WATKINS, Gordon gordonwat@aol.com 1937 Fox Hill Road, Lynchburg, VA 24503-6510 384-1436 WRIGHT, Harold B. 1900 Seabury Avenue, Lynchburg, VA 24501 846-3276 Organist, Fairview Christian Church 2701 Campbell Ave, Lynchburg, VA 24501 845-6031 |
Placement |
| Available Substitutes
Russell M. Ball russellmballsr@comcast.net Fax: 384-3318 Earle Goodwin, BA, BM, MSM Interim or Sub Jollyst.nicholas@earthlink.net 540-586-2412 Harvey D. Huiner, MM, PhD HARVEY@HUINER.NET 384-5858 Hadley L. Hunt, MSM joann.hunt@att.net 385-6813 Maxine McKinney mckrash@umcmail.net 847-6539 Sonna Seipp, BFA lwseipp@liberty.edu 239-7668 Nancy Vanzant nvanzant@centralva.com 384-9546 SUBSTITUTE MUSICIANS - A GUIDE FOR FEES TO CHARGE Single service (organist only or director only, no separate rehearsal), $100-$225 - travel distance is to be considered Additional services (organist or director only) not requiring additional preparation, $50-$125 Single service (organist-director combination, no separate rehearsal), $150-$275 Additional services (organist-director combination) not requiring additional preparation, $75-$175 Rehearsal fees range from $25-$100/hour, depending on whether the substitute is organist only, director only, or organist-director combination and the preparation required Mileage of 48.5 cents/mile is charged if visits to church for practice, rehearsal, and service exceed 20 miles per round trip. The charge for contracting singers/instrumentalists is $15-$35/person hired. WEDDINGS Service fees are $100-$350 (service only) Wedding rehearsal with bridal party is $50-$100/hour. Additional rehearsals are $30-$50/hour. Mileage of 48.5 cents/mile is charged if visits to church for practice, rehearsal, and service exceed 20 miles per round trip. The charge for contracting singers/instrumentalists is $15-$35/person hired. FUNERALS Service fees are $100-$225 (service only) Rehearsals $25-$100/hour, depending on the difficulty of the music and the participation of choirs, soloists, or instrumentalists. Mileage of 48.5 cents/mile is charged if visits to church for practice, rehearsal, and service exceed 20 miles per round trip. The charge for contracting singers/instrumentalists is $15-$35/person hired. Employers and job seekers are invited to post and search listings of available positions on the Guild's National Website. |
Certification |
Contact Us |
| Chapter Deans
J. William Greene, DMA greene1204@comcast.net 1204 Krise Circle, Lynchburg 24503-2612 386-0078 Organist-Choirmaster, Holy Trinity Lutheran Church 1000 Langhorne Road, Lynchburg, VA 24503 384-8441, 384-6866 (fax) Gordon M. Betenbaugh, BM, MM, CCM (Dean for 2009) barbbete@aol.com 140 Turtle Creek Road, Lynchburg, VA 24501 239-3911 To submit information for the newsletter, e-mail to: Jane Montgomery musdirjane@aol.com |
Links |
| Our Sister Chapter Calendar of events in Roanoke and Richmond
http://members.cox.net/roanokeago/roanoke_main.html http://www.richmondago.org/ Other Events of churches and the enviorns of Lynchburg: www.mainstreetumchurch.org http://members.cox.net/roanokeago/events_calendar.html Here are some interesting links you might enjoy browsing: ORGAN TUNING & REPAIR: Thomas Rohlfs, Organ Builder, Tuning, General Maintenance, Additions & Rebuilding. Highly trained and years of professional experience in Germany, England, New Zealand and now in Lynchburg, Roanoke, Moneta, Rocky Mt., Martinsville, Danville, Charlottesville & Richmond, Virginia. Information and availablility upon request: e-mail address: trohlfs@gmail.com Several links from the San Diego Chapter website http://www.agosd.org/Olinks.htm AGO SALARY GUIDELINES http://www.agohq.org/profession/indexsalary.html ORGAN SHOES http://organmastershoes.com/ PIPEDREAMS http://pipedreams.publicradio.org/ This is the web site from the Waterbury AGO Chapter's site and U Tube.. Enjoy http://www.youtube.com/results?search_query=pipe+organ&search=Search http://www.augsburgfortress.org/worship/music.jsp?redirected=true& http://panther.bsc.edu/~jhcook/OrgHist/welcome.htm http://www.organstops.org/ http://www.theamazingpipeorgan.com/excerpts.html An Interesting explanation of Baroque Dispensation of the organ: http://www.slcago.org/ Classical Music Listings: www.cvnc.org Pipedreams: www.pipedreams.org – Sunday evening broadcasts are available here by Tuesdays; extensive archive of past programs; many useful links to other sites. Organ Historical Society: www.organsociety.com – includes the extensive OHS Catalog of organ and choral CD’s, books, scores, videos, including theatre organ CD’s, along with information about OHS and its conventions. APOBA The Associated Pipe Organ Builders of America: www.apoba.com – A professional organization of 25 North American firms building traditional pipe organs. The site includes a database of organ resources. Within the APOBA site is • http://panther.bsc.edu/~jhcook/OrgHist/ – a super site with detailed explanations of how an organ works. Includes animated diagrams, sound files, and video files. • www.organstops.org – Encyclopedia of Organ Stops. |
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