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Sarasota-Manatee Chapter AGO |
| Last updated: September 1, 2010 |
Message from the Dean |
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Local Events |
| Our 2010—2011 AGO season of events is ready to go,
SARASOTA-MANATEE CHAPTER AGO 2010-2011 SEASON Sunday, September 12 First Methodist Church, Sarasota 5:15 p.m. - appetizer/social 6:15 p.m. dinner Program by Belle Canto to follow First United Methodist Church, 104 S. Pineapple Avenue, will be hosting our September 12 AGO meeting. We will begin with a social gathering at 5:15 p.m. in room 104 of the Family Life Center. Hors d'oeuvres will be cheese and crackers, fruit, veggie tray, and shrimp cocktail. We will join the First Church family for dinner at 6:15 p.m. for Chicken Cordon Bleu, Rice Pilaf, Green Beans, Salad, and Apple Pie a la Mode. Cost is $12 per person. Entertainment for the evening will be music by BELLE CANTO, A Celebration of Women's Voices, under the direction of Elizabeth Goldstein and accompanied by Dwight Oarr. From its inception, Belle Canto's goal has been to create and celebrate the unique beauty and quality of sound that comes from the perfect blend of women's voices. June LeBell said in a review of their Christmas program "...their blend, ability to get words across and purity of sound makes them one of the finest choral groups I've heard in years....If they continue to go in this direction, you might hear them being spoken of in the same breath as Chanticleer. And there is no higher compliment." Parking will be available in the Zenith Garage on Mira Mar Court beginning at 5:00 p.m. Make your reservations to Mary Vaughn by calling 376-7788 or emailing mary@rsvpspecialevents.net. Sun, Oct 17 Progressive Organ Concert: Music for Organ, Brass, and Percussion 6:00 pm Reception, Church of the Redeemer 7:00 pm Evensong, Church of Redeemer and then to First Congregational UCC and perhaps one more downtown church. Chapter members plus the Brass Quintet from the Sarasota Symphony perform! Mon, Nov 15 7:30 pm Singing the Psalms: A Coda to Psalms and Palms A look at many ways to sing Psalms in your church Anglican chant, Gelineau Psalm settings, anthems based on Psalms, and more! St. Paul’s Lutheran, Sarasota Sun, Jan 16 *James David Christie 4:00 pm Faith Lutheran Church Fri. Feb 4 7:30 pm *David Briggs, organ, plays two performances of transcriptions for organ of symphonies by Schubert and Tchaikovsky – a sonic spectacular! at Christ Church, Bradenton repeated on Saturday, Feb 5, 8:00 pm at Church of the Redeemer, Sarasota Mon, Feb 7 7:30 pm *David Briggs Accompanies Film!The Church of the Redeemer, Sarasota Sun, Feb 13 4:00 pm *Hector Olivera, organ, at First United Methodist Church, Bradenton Mon, Mar 7 7:30 pm Members’ Recital St. Boniface Episcopal Church. Several chapter members have signed on to play; the rest of the program will be filled on a first come-first served basis, so don’t hesitate to polish up some of your favorites! There’s no theme, so anything goes! Sun, May 15 6:00 pm Closing dinner for Clergy and Organists and Installation of Officers, Paul Westermeyer, St. Armand’s Key Lutheran Church * Free admission for AGO members with membership card OTHER LOCAL EVENTS Friday, September 24, 7:00 p.m. - Jazz Juvenocracy in concert at Pine Shores Presbyterian Church, Sarasota. Concert is free. Do you have an upcoming concert or event that you would like us to help advertise? Simply email the details to music@pineshorespres.org before the deadline of the 20th of the month. Due to space limitations, events will only be published for the current month plus one month. |
Newsletter |
| From the Dean . . .
It was HOT! And I am not just talking about the days it was 103 degrees in Washington DC. AGO National was an amazing series of events in Worship, Concerts, Reading Sessions, Hymn Festival, times to learn & times to be social. The 2150 attendees were given the royal treatment . . . and I am still not quite sure how they moved so many people so very well from place to place! Bravo DC2010! I do want to relate to you one of the most amazing things I’ve ever witnessed musically. The place, the Church of Mount St. Sepulchre and Franciscan Monastery (Catholic); a gem of architecture and beauty of design and acoustic masterpiece, the center a domed altar area with four equal wings forming a perfect Greek Cross. The organ: III/41, Lively-Fulcher Organbuilders 2002 Electric Slider. The performers, Matthew Glandorf, Organist and Choir Master of St. Mark’s Episcopal Church in Philadelphia (Google him; he’s done some amazing things) and The Six, the choir that accompanies this extraordinary master of improvisation. The program: THE ART OF LITURGICAL IMPROVISATION; Te Deum in Stylus Fantasticus; Baroque Improvisations on "Kyrie, Gott Vater in Ewigkeit"; Two Gospel Preludes and Fugues; Improvisation on "Passion Chorale"; Improvisations on Salve Regina for Choir and Organ. And this program was ART in every sense of the word! Of this program the part the spoke most greatly to my heart, no, to my soul was the Improvisation on “Passion Chorale” . . . words can hardly describe what we witnessed, but I’ll do my best. It began with pure and lovely a cappella singing of the Passion Chorale, midway into the first verse the organ began, sweetly, with a hint of darkness, as the verses grown in intensity, so does the improvisation, the sound becoming BLACK and overwhelming the choir, and those of us listening, the impression was as if every voice in heaven was crying out together in anguish at the death of Christ . . . and then the blackness becomes light and hope again as the choir again emerges a cappella for the last portion “These eyes , new faith receiving, from thee shall never move, for all who die believing die safely in the love.” I spoke with Matt (whom I know from Philadelphia), he asked what I thought . . . I told him I had only one word . . . MIRACULOUS! And it was! For those of you who either haven’t ever or haven’t in a very long time attended an AGO Convention . . . you need to! It is a great time to collect ideas, exchange thoughts, reunite with old friends, and make new friends, experience things you’ve never considered or heard before . . . and speaking of something you’ve never heard before . . .the organ at National City Christian Church (Disciples of Christ) a big Moeller has a HANDBELL STOP! Yes, five octaves of handbells are mounted in the base of the organ case in the balcony of the sanctuary, pull a stop – doors open – handbells emerge and are playable from the console! AMAZING! Summer is fast becoming a memory, and it will be time in just a few weeks to begin rehearsals (for those of us that give our choirs time off for the summer), with fresh new outlooks on creating beautiful worship experiences. And in this new year, renew your commitment to AGO, be more active, join a committee, attend more events. Further on in the Montre you will find the schedule of events for our year; mark your calendars NOW! I want to see more and more of our chapter members at our events, and bring friends. There is a great deal of work that goes into planning and preparing for these events – please support them! Also, as you look over our calendar of upcoming events, support your colleagues, attend their concerts and events. It means more than you think for the performer, to see faces of fellow chapter members in attendance! I look forward to greeting everyone at our first meeting on Sunday, September 12th! Cheers! David +++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++ A newly created foundation, to provide funds for Sarasota's young musicians to draw on for lessons, instruments, or even college expenses, has been created by Roger W. Roszell and Faith Lutheran Church. Roger came-up with the idea for this project as the result of working with a variety of young people with varied instrumental and vocal talents, and from just as varied social-economic backgrounds, many of whom are studying at the new Sarasota Music Academy, founded by Sarasota Orchestra violinists Sean O'Neil and Lena Cambis. These and other issues confronting young musicians prompted Roszell to consider being supportive and encouraging to these aspiring young musicians. Some of them have already established themselves within the Sarasota Youth Philharmonic, or in fine high school orchestras and bands. Many of them study with the finest teachers in the area, usually members of the Sarasota Orchestra. Even these fine teachers need students to provide income to help them continue their careers in the wake of so many budget cuts in the arts and music. The first awards from this newly-created fund were made just recently when a number of members at Faith contributed towards this goal, in order to get news of this project "out there" and to provide awards to two of the church's wonderful young musicians. Financial assistance was provided to two area high school students as they graduated and prepare to go on to college: one male, one female, and from two different high schools, and going to two different colleges. Neither of these recipients had any prior association with Faith Lutheran Church before they became a part of the church's various musical ensembles, and they need not be members. Pastor Winemiller and Roszell emphasizes this: the non-restrictive aspect of these funds. "We hope people will consider donating their cars which would otherwise be traded-in, or even junked, and perhaps even real estate" one member suggests. "We need as broad a base of support as we can get in order to get this foundation firm and secure." they said. For further information call the Music Office of Faith Lutheran Church at (941) 924-4664. +++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++ Please contact Richard Benedum (312-5875, or richard.benedum@comcast.net), or any other officer/board member, if you’re interested in playing on a MEMBERS’ RECITAL during the coming year. ++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++ Harpsichord For Sale... Small and easily transported in hatchback or SUV. A small single manual harpsichord in the Flemish style by Ralph Vaughn, 1975. This instrument is disposed 1x8’, 1x4’, buff with a compass of C/E – c”’ (short octave). The keyboard has holly naturals and pear wood sharps. It is fitted with wooden jacks. In 2008, it was re-strung with soft wire, provided with new dampers and re-voiced with Celcon plectra. In early 2010, it was tuned down to A-415 from A-440 and underwent some minor repairs and a complete regulation by Robert Brooke. It is currently in excellent condition. It is decorated in typical Flemish style with block-printed papers. There are Latin mottoes on the lid, flap and lockboard. The soundboard is decorated with painted flowers and arabesques. The instrument is supported on a painted baluster stand, also in the Flemish style. $3800. Call Carolyn Reynolds 941-720-6575. ++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++ Membership Directory… This year’s membership directory will be available for pick up at our September meeting. Come join us as we start the year off and also save the chapter the cost of mailing the directory out to you. +++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++ Deadline Reminder Deadline for submission of items to be included in the Montre is the 20th of the month. Most efficient method of submission is via email to our editor, Rick Holdsworth, at music@pineshorespres.org. |
Membership |
| For membership information please contact Jim Hawkinson, membership chair at 941-794-8757 or email at jhawkinson@tampabay.rr.com |
Placement |
| Position open now for Director of Music and Organist:
Organist-Director of traditional church music for mainline Protestant church. Required: training and experience with adult, youth, children and bell choirs. Organist proficiency preferred. Send resume with education, experience, and salary expectations by Sept. 23th to: Roser Community Church, Box 247, Anna Maria, Fla. 34216. --------------------------------------------------------- Accompanist Needed: Piano Accompanist for Senior Choral group needed: Volunteer position. Rehearsals being Monday Sept. 20. Preparation for Christmas Program and in the spring, a Spring Concert. This is held at Freedom Village in Bradenton for people living there. Call Sally Stout at 798-8397 --------------------------------------------------------- Substitute List Baber, Don 746-5489 B, S organist, choir director baberstrode@gmail.com Baber, Lucy 746-5489 B, S organist, choir director lucybsharp@hotmail.com Butler, LaTerry H 351-4854; C 724-1054 organist/director/contemporary keyboardist terry-tammy@msn.com Copes, V. Earle 371-2750 ext. 563 S, B organist, choir director elcopes@comcast.net Crowley, Dennis 350-0746 S, B, V organist, choir director dennisdcrowley@comcast.net Morris, Helen Shanks 755-2192, B organist rh1927@verizon.net Page, Neil A. 323-4217, organist, choir director neil@orchardway.net Parks, Carl 778-4820 S, B organist, choir director seajay2@tampabay.rr.com Reynolds, Carolyn 749-0023 organist, pianist, director carolynreynolds@earthlink.net Siebecker, Nancy (715)-675-3057 S, B, V organist, choir director. Still lives in Wisconsin, in Sarasota 10-14 days per month, beginning October 2008. nancyds@wilsonhurd.com Sidlow, Pat, (941) 923-7928 tobernies@verizon.net Vaughn, Mary (941) 376-7788 S, B, V organist, director mary@rsvpspecialevents.net Inclusion on the above list does not constitute the Chapter’s endorsement of the skills, and thus it encourages interviews with all prospective substitutes. Employers and job seekers are invited to post and search listings of available positions on the Guild's National Website. |
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| Chapter Officers
DEAN - David Stasney (758-5515) granddukedavid@verizon.net SUB DEAN - Dr. Richard Benedum (312-5875) richard.benedum@comcast.net SECRETARY - Linda Petersen (961-0948) lindagenepeter@yahoo.com TREASURER/MEMBERSHIP - Jim Hawkinson (794-8757) jhawkinson@tampabay.rr.com REGISTRAR - Sarita Roche (954-1197) saritajoe@verizon.net SUNSHINE - Barbara Lanning (408-2626)thehalfnote@comcast.net PLACEMENT TEAM - Peg Smith (377-3738) mhsara1@comcast.net Virginia Koepkey (492-6250) virginiaofvenice@hotmail.com Don Baber (746-5489) baberstrode@gmail.com ARCHIVES - Johnora Hildebrand (922-3142) grahamhild@comcast.net CHAPLAIN - Father Read Heydt (964-2257) standrewse@embarqmail.com HOSPITALITY/EVENTS - Mary Vaughn (376-7788) rsvpmary@eventsmusic.com HOSPITALITY/GREETER - Sarita Roche (954-1197) saritaroche@comcast.net PUBLICITY/PHOTOGRAPHER - Carl Parks (778-4820)seajay2@earthlink.net TAO PUBLICITY - Roger Roszell (926-8031) rogerros@aol.com YEARBOOK EDITOR - Seth Wertz (371-2120) swertz@boniface.cc EXECUTIVE BOARD 2013: Johnora Hildebrand, Matthew Woods 2012: Barbara Roth-Donaldson, Carol Whitfield 2011: Virginia Koepkey, Dwight Thomas NEWSLETTER/WEBPAGE EDITOR - Rick Holdsworth (922-1597 x 224) music@pineshorespres.org |
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