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Southwest Jersey Chapter |
| Last updated: August 31, 2010 |
Message from the Dean |
| September, 2010
by Evelyn Larter, SPC, Dean Dear Colleagues, I hope you have all enjoyed some recreation and leisure over the summer months. Those who attended the National Convention in Washington, DC, in early July enjoyed outstanding worship services, recitals and workshops, not to mention the joy of newly-formed and renewed friendships. I was sorry I was unable to attend because of my long-standing commitment to teach piano and composition at the Csehy Summer School of Music camp, now located at Houghton College in New York State. But this year turned out to be a very exciting one for me! I persuaded the Director to hold the Faculty Recital the first week in the college chapel instead of the recital hall so that I could perform an organ solo (Karg-Elert's Praise the Lord with Drums and Cymbals), and afterwards I was besieged by students asking questions about the organ, built by Holtkamp. There was nothing for it but to hold my very own, one-woman Pipe Organ Encounter workshop the following week. There was a buzz of excitement among the students when I announced the day and time, and when I arrived at the chapel there were seventeen teenage musicians waiting for me. By the time we were finished there were at least twenty-five students crammed into the organ loft. Later, the Director discussed with me the possibility of offering an "Introduction to the Pipe Organ" course next summer for advanced piano students. I hope my camp experience will encourage all of you to be on the alert for opportunities to interest young people in our wonderful instrument! As we begin this new program year I would like to thank you for your support in our recent elections. I am honored to serve as Dean for the coming year and grateful for the excellent team of Office-bearers and Executive Board members serving with me. I am sure you share my appreciation of the leadership provided by our former Dean, Glenn Rodgers, and Sub-Dean Charlene Cranmer - they are a hard act to follow! There is one change in the list of Executive Board members for the Class of 2013: Charlene Cranmer has asked to be released from the position in order to concentrate her energies on completing the requirements for the Colleague certification from the Guild. In her place I have appointed Larry DePasquale to serve out this year; he will be eligible for election to complete the term in next year's ballot. I hope to see many of you at the September 18th workshops. Please keep us informed about any special music events in your church or community -- we are always happy to list local events on our Chapter website. FROM THE SUB-DEAN by Christopher Daly Let me begin by expressing my gratitude to the Program Committee for their excellent planning and preparation for the upcoming events of this new program year. The first program is on Saturday, September 18th at 9 am, a morning of "Improve your Skills" workshops at First Presbyterian Church in Haddonfield. The first two sessions each offer a choice of topic: Choral Repertoire with Ken Steele or Organ Repertoire with Vernon Williams, then Music Technology for the Uninitiated with Jeremy Strong or Reducing Orchestral Scores for Organ Accompaniment with Helen Carrell. Then we will all gather for a workshop on Employer/Employee Relations led by the Rev. Bert Carlson, a pastor and organist and former member of our Chapter. He will begin by examining such issues as the nature of the relationship between clergy and console, and what it means to lead worship, before opening it up for feedback and questions from members. Important note: if there are specific issues or topics you would like Dr. Carlson to address, please submit them as soon as possible to David Rhody, Chairperson of our Professional Concerns Committee, at drhody1@comcast.net. Please also mark your calendars for our Annual Guild Service and Banquet on Sunday, October 24th, 4:00 pm at Trinity Episcopal Church, Moorestown. This will take the form of a Choral Evensong led by Organist/Director Vernon Williams. Members are invited to sing in the choir for this occasion; there will be one rehearsal earlier in the afternoon. Music will be available at the September workshops. Details about the banquet will be in next month's Sforzando. In November we are privileged to have a return visit from Paul Jacobs. He will hold a Master Class on Saturday, November 20th, at 10:30 am at First United Methodist Church in Haddonfield. Chapter members interested in participating in the Master Class should contact me in the next few weeks (acddaly@comcast.net), after which the Program Committee will select six performers. We encourage you to take advantage of this wonderful opportunity for our members. The following evening, Sunday, November 21st at 7:00 pm, we will co-sponsor Paul Jacobs in a Recital at Haddonfield Methodist Church. Our Chapter has decided to support one major event each year put on by one of the Chapter members. This year it will be Glenn Rodgers' Messiah Sing-In on Sunday, December 5th, 5:00 pm at First United Methodist Church of Moorestown. This popular annual event has been held for nearly three decades. Bring your choir members and Messiah scores along! Reflections from AGO National Convention 2010 Washington, DC - A Personal List of Memories from Glenn Rodgers: Watching Fourth of July fireworks from the Mall and the ensuing crush of humanity on the Metro. Sharing stories with interesting people sitting next to me on the bus and at concerts - like the Dean of the Boston Chapter, a man from Nashville, a woman from San Diego, a man who lived all his life in Michigan then left everything to relocate in Orlando after a family loss, Stephen Hamilton, my friends from SW Jersey, a man from Germany, the representative from Westminster Choir College, and many others. Waiting to see the street sign at the next block to see if you took the correct turn off of Thomas Circle. Watching the stirring procession and our friend Dennis Elwell carrying the banner for the American Guild of Organists at the opening ceremony. Experiencing performances of brilliance, personality and joy, from the young to the veteran, the macho to the glamorous, and perfection from our current "stars." Feeling that special pride and inspiration from being in the city that holds out to the world the promise of the noblest ideals made a reality. Being part of one 2100-person vibrant, thriving, creative organism. Marveling at the larger-than-life buildings and monuments dedicated to the humblest of people who achieved greatness. Filling magnificent venues like the National Cathedral, the National Shrine at Catholic University, and the Chapel at the Naval Academy in Annapolis with rousing joy and excitement. Having my soul renewed and expanded by being a part of this great gathering which began with an opening service and convocation that connected me with souls of centuries past, affirmed my unique place here and now, and assured me that if we "follow the right spirit" such praise will continue for centuries to come. CHAPTER SCHOLARSHIPS AVAILABLE We have Chapter Scholarships available for persons interested in learning to play the organ. The Scholarship provides 14 free lessons for any pianist who is at an Intermediate level of pianistic ability. Members who teach piano may have a student who would be interested. For information contact Chair of Scholarship Committee Vernon Williams (856-235-0811; vwilliams@trinitymoorestown.org). |
Local Events |
| Saturday, September 4, 2:00 pm - Pittsburgh. Hector Olivera in Recital, playing three organs: his own Rodgers classical touring organ, his Roland Atelier, and the Wurlitzer theater organ at Keystone Oaks High School Auditorium, Dormont, PA (near Pittsburgh). $15 in advance, $20 at the door; for info visit www.theaterorgans.com/patos
Friday, October 8, 7:30 pm - Deerfield. Philadelphia Orchestra Concertmaster David Kim, violin, accompanied by Dr. Paul S. Jones, Director of Music at historic Tenth Presbyterian Church, in an exciting program of classical and sacred music. At Deerfield Presbyterian Church, Deerfield Street, NJ. Freewill offering. www.deerfieldpres.org Saturday, October 23, 7:30 pm - Blackwood. Vicki Nichols, graduate of Westminster Choir College, presents an Organ Recital featuring works by Bach, Reger, Bovet, Franck and others. At St. Agnes Catholic Church, Little Gloucester Road. Free; for info call 856-694-3482. Friday, October 29, 6:00 pm - Salem. Joanne Owen, "Tunes from the Crypt," a program of "spooky" organ music including works by Bach, Rorem, Gounod and Boellmann. At St. John's Episcopal Church, 76 Market Street. Concert precedes Salem's "Ghost Tour" at 7:00. For info call 856-935-7510 ext. 8384 or visit www.VisitSalemCountyNJ.com Sunday, November 7, 3:00 pm - Salem. "Triumphant Music," organ and trumpet music by Bach, Handel, Bellini and others, performed by Thomas MacWilliams and Lawrence DePasquale of Roman University; at First Presbyterian Church of Salem, 88 Market St. Free; for info call 856-935-7510 ext. 8384. Sunday, December 5, 7:00 pm - Deerfield. Annual Christmas Recital with versatile mezzo-soprano Sondra Payne and baritone Rob C. Joubert, accompanied by Evelyn R. Larter, piano. At Deerfield Presbyterian Church, Deerfield Street, NJ. Freewill offering; www.deerfieldpres.org Sunday, February 13, 4:00 pm - Deerfield. Kangho Lee, cello, and Minyoung Lee, piano, in a program of classical and sacred music. Deerfield Presbyterian Church, Deerfield Street, NJ. Freewill offering; www.deerfieldpres.org Sunday, May 15, 4:00 pm - Deerfield. Glenn L. Rodgers and Evelyn R. Larter performing a variety of solo and duet repertoire on both organ and piano. At Deerfield Presbyterian Church, Deerfield Street, NJ. Freewill offering; www.deerfieldpres.org |
Newsletter |
| PROGRAMS FOR THE 2010-2011 YEAR
Saturday, September 18 - 9:00-12:30 "Improve your Skills" Workshops at First Presbyterian Church, Haddonfield. Sessions include Employer-Employee Relations with Rev. Bert Carlson, Choral Repertoire with Ken Steele, Organ Repertoire with Vernon Williams, Music Technology with Jeremy Strong, and Reducing Orchestral Scores for Organ, Helen Carrell Sunday, October 24 - 4 pm Guild Service at Trinity Episcopal Church, Moorestown, with Chapter Banquet following Saturday, November 13 - 9:00 to noon Pedals, Pipes and Pizza at First Presbyterian and First Baptist Churches, Haddonfield (for music loving students age 10 to 18 yrs) Saturday, November 20 - 10:30 am Master Class with Paul Jacobs at First United Methodist Church, Haddonfield Sunday, November 21 - 7:00 pm Paul Jacobs Recital at First United Methodist Church, Haddonfield Sunday, December 5 - 5:00 pm Messiah Sing-In at First United Methodist Church, Moorestown. Glenn Rodgers conducting Saturday, January 15 - 9 am January Jump Start Workshops at Bryn Mawr Presbyterian Church Friday, February 4, 6:00 pm Covered Dish Supper at the home of Dean Evelyn Larter Friday, February 4, 8:00 pm Organ Recital by Peter Richard Conte on the restored organ at Longwood Gardens, Kennett Square, PA. Sunday, March 20, time tba - Bachathon Recital St. John's Episcopal Church, Salem, NJ April- to be announced Sunday, May 22, 4 pm - Members' Recital at First United Methodist Church, Moorestown A FREE OF COST EDUCATIONAL OPPORTUNITY FOR YOUNG MUSICIANS To piano and music teachers, churches, synagogues, and all musicians: The American Guild of Organists is a national organization dedicated to sustaining and supporting the pipe organ in all its many forms. The King of Instruments has existed for hundreds of years, but the declining number of organists who play them is a continuing issue for many churches. To that end, the AGO and its local chapters sponsor regional Pipe Organ Encounters in various forms to introduce the organ to young people in hopes of finding and helping develop these future musicians. Scholarships may also be available to assist qualified and interested students, and some information is enclosed on this as well. Learning to play the organ may open up a future for part or full time income and enjoyment for life! On Saturday November 13 2010, our Southwest Jersey Chapter will sponsor another “Pedals, Pipes, and Pizza” day that is open to all young pianists and other instrumentalists, ages 10 through 18 to introduce them to the pipe organ. Following a short welcome, they will travel to see, hear, and play pipe organs in two nearby churches. They will learn how they work, discuss sounds and how they are made, have an opportunity to be inside the actual pipe chambers, and play them on their own. Following this, they will share a pizza lunch with our hosts. There is no cost for this program, dress is casual informal, and parents are welcome and encouraged to attend and participate. The schedule and registration form is enclosed for your use. You are most welcome to invite others to attend as well. You will receive a free T-shirt and some actual organ pipes to take home as souvenirs. We hope you will post this notice in your church, place it in the weekly bulletin, and post it for any students you may teach. You may phone Fred Astmann at 856-424-3820 for any questions you may have. We would be delighted to hear from you! A Free-Of-Charge Educational Encounter With The Pipe Organ For Young People Saturday Morning, November 13, 2010, Haddonfield NJ First Presbyterian Church of Haddonfield: 20 Kings Highway East First Baptist Church of Haddonfield: 124 Kings Highway East Attention all music lovers 10 to 18 years of age! Don’t miss this opportunity to learn about the pipe organ, hear exciting music played by talented organists, explore pipe chambers, play a pipe organ yourself, receive an organ pipe, and chow down on free pizza. Due to their size and expense pipe organs are usually owned by churches and public institutions. Consequently most people will never have the opportunity to play one so don’t miss out. Parents are welcome and encouraged to attend. If you have any questions about this event feel free to contact Fred Astmann at 856-424-3820. Registration will be limited, so don’t delay to fill out the form below and mail to: Gary Langel / PPP Registrar 7 Jefferson Dr Laurel Springs, NJ 08021 SCHEDULE 9:00-9:30 Registration at First Presbyterian 9:30-10:30 Group 1 Encounter At First Presbyterian Group 2 Encounter At First Baptist 10:30-10:45 Travel Between Churches 10:45-11:45 Groups 1 & 2 Alternate 12:00 Return to First Presbyterian For Pizza, Pipes, and Wrap-up ___________________________________________ REGISTRATION FORM Duplicate this form as necessary, using one form per applicant NAME___________________________________PHONE________________________ ADDRESS______________________________________________________________ ________________________________________________________________________ ADULT T-SHIRT SIZE_____________________EMAIL_________________________ NUMBER OF ADULTS ATTENDING WITH YOU__________ REGION III CONVENTION 2013 IN WINCHESTER VA. The AGO National Council has selected the Winchester, Virginia Chapter to be the host for the 2013 Region III Convention. Our Chapter also submitted a bid which was gratefully received and commended for being "a very well thought out and excellent proposal." The decision of the Council was impacted by "Winchester's proximity to a geographical portion of Region III from which attendance at Regional Conventions is sought." Congratulations and best wishes to the Winchester Chapter and accolades to our own Convention Application Task Force for blazing this new path for our future. CHAPTER EMERGENCY FUND Our Chapter has begun the sponsorship of a fund to provide short-term emergency aid to Chapter members who find themselves temporarily in need of assistance. No dues money will be used for this aid, but tax-deductible contributions will be welcome at any time, and the free-will offering from this year's Members' Recital has been dedicated to this fund. A committee of three, consisting of the Dean, the Chair of Professional Concerns, and another member of that committee, will award aid as the need arises. Any Chapter member may recommend a member in good standing who, for reasons such as illness or unemployment, deserves our help, by contacting the Dean or the Chair of Professional Concerns. All cases of course will be confidential. If you would like to contribute to this cause, please send your tax-deductible donation (made out to SWJersey Chapter AGO) to our Treasurer Gail Gassaway, marked for "Musicians' Emergency Fund." CHAPTER PUBLICATIONS AVAILABLE-- Our Professional Concerns Committee has published the first edition of the brochure SO YOU'RE THINKING OF HIRING A CHURCH MUSICIAN... Topics included are, Where to begin your search, the AGO Code of Ethics as applicable to hiring procedures, Formula for Determining Workload, as well as a Worksheet for Determining Workload, Job Description Form, Guidelines for the Interview and Audition, sample Working Agreements, and a copy of our latest edition of Guidelines for the Compensation of Church Musicians. These brochures will be sent by our Placement Director to all institutions listing positions in our publications and website; you may also request a copy from the Professional Concerns Committee Chairperson. Also available from the Professional Concerns Committee - "Guidelines for Compensation" (see below); Sample "Working Agreement for Church Musicians;" and "Copyright Law Simplified" (revised Sept. 2005). PROFESSIONAL CONCERNS COMMITTEE SURVEY OF COMPENSATION - (revised July 2008) Based on a return of approximately 50 questionnaires, the following recommendations represent reasonable expectations for compensation in our geographical area. (Topics of further interest, such as other forms of compensation, budgets, benefits, etc. will be posted in the coming weeks.) A printed version of the Guidelines is also available - please request your copy from The Professional Concerns Committee (see Contact Us below). The guidelines below are based on ONE SERVICE 52 weeks per year. For each additional Sunday service ADD 30% to the salary base. For weekday or Saturday services, and services of a different format, add $150 or more per service. Organist only, no choir: (6 to 8 hours per week) With a Service playing cert. or equivalent private study - $7,200-7,800 With Bachelor in Music or CAGO - $7,600-8,750 With Master in Music or AAGO, ChM - $8,500-10,125 With Doctorate in Music or FAGO - $9,300-11,500 Organist OR Director, 1 choir: (7 to 15 hours per week) With SPC or equivalent private study - $8,750-11,100 Bachelor in Music or CAGO - $9,450-11,600 Master in Music or AAGO, ChM - $11,100-13,100 Doctorate in Music or FAGO - $14,500-17,325 Organist OR Director, 2 choirs; OR Organist/Director, 1 choir: (14 to 22 hours per week) With SPC or equivalent private study - $10,400-14,500 Bachelor in Music or CAGO - $11,100-18,200 Master in Music or AAGO, ChM - $12,000-19,600 Doctorate in Music or FAGO - $15,400-22,020 Organist OR Director, 3 choirs; OR Organist/Director, 2 choirs: (18 to 28 hours per week) $19,100-44,500 depending on nature of position and qualifications of musician. Organist OR Director, 4 or more choirs; OR Organist/Director, 3 or more choirs: ( 40+ hours per week) $33,800-81,000; positions of this nature are full time and demand salary plus benefits, depending on the scope of the position and qualifications of the musician. Pay for Substitutes: For a basic service consisting of one Sunday service and no choir rehearsal, the recommended fee is $150 per week. Additional contiguous services should command an additional $100 per service. Additional weekday or Saturday services should command an additional $150 per week. Non-contiguous rehearsals should command $75 per rehearsal. Long-term substitutes should be paid in accordance with the Guidelines above. When travel is a consideration, paying mileage is appropriate. Pay for Weddings: The resident organist shall play for all weddings, memorial services and funerals in the employing institution. If the resident is unavailable, a substitute may be employed. If the resident organist is available but an outside organist is requested by the family, the church organist is entitled to the regular fee. Wedding service fee - $150 to $250, not including any rehearsals. Each rehearsal (whether with wedding party, soloist or instrumentalist) - $75 additional. A deposit of $50 paid in advance to reserve the wedding date is recommended. Funeral and memorial service fee: $150, or higher if local custom dictates. REPORT ON WORKING CONDITIONS FOR SOUTHWEST JERSEY CHAPTER MEMBERS Salary and Training by Ruth Fink, AAGO, ChM, Member of the Professional Concerns Committee The survey elicited 50 responses, 23 more than the survey of 2005. The SWJAGO membership continues to include highly educated musicians with 64% possessing degrees in music. These degrees include SPC, CAGO, AAGO, B.A., B.Mus., and M.Mus. According to the 2007-08 Membership Directory, professional certification numbers are the following: SPC-7, CAGO-8 (including 4 who list both CAGO and SPC), AAGO-4, FAGO-1. In the survey 34% list private study as their level of training. The 2008 survey shows a wide disparity of salaries, which range from zero to $80,000 per year. Approximately 14% choose to volunteer as organists and receive no compensation for their service. James Owen, National AGO Councilor for Professional Development, writes in the May issue of The American Organist that "most of us hear disheartening stories about low salaries and benefits and many of us live those stories." The good news is that the percentage of salaries over $20,000 in Southwest Jersey is much higher than it was in 2005. The trend appears to be that salaries are very gradually rising, although they are much below the compensation levels of other professions. Positions with the highest salaries are held by members with degrees in music. The results are as follows (gaps in the figures occur because no one reported a salary between $1500 and $5000, or between $10500 and $11500, or between $35000 and $45000): Category...Salary.....Percent of answers A................$0-$1,500.............18% B................$5,000-10,500.........22% C................$11,500-19,900........30% D................$20,000-35,000........20% E................$45,000-80,000.........8% Benefits and Working Agreement (Contract) by David Rhody, Chair of Professional Concerns Committee Based on responses to our survey, three-quarters of our members (74%) now receive one or more fringe benefits in addition to salary as part of their compensation, the most common being paid vacation (66% of respondents) and compensation for continuing education (30%). Another 8% have professional dues paid by their employer, and some also receive paid major medical insurance, dental plan and pension (14%). Most of those respondents with benefits are in salary categories B, C or D as listed in Ruth Fink's analysis. Members should remember when negotiating with their employers that benefits are often an attractive alternative to a pay increase in the eyes of the employing institutions, since they may involve tax consequences favorable to the employer. A minority percentage of our members currently have a contract or working agreement (44% of respondents), and this compares poorly with the national average reported in TAO (69% of respondents report having a written contract). As expected, most fall in the higher salary categories. What are the benefits of a written working agreement? First of all, that term is for all practical purposes a synonym for contract, but to some may sound more polite and possibly easier to negotiate. No agreement or contract will guarantee continued employment, and an unhappy working relationship should probably not be prolonged anyway. But the advantage of a contract over a job description or a verbal "at-will" working relationship, which either party can dissolve without warning, is that a contract will specify the terms on which the employment may be terminated. An employer is less likely to treat an employee as a commodity replaceable on a whim if the terms of ending the employment have been specified and signed by both parties. Our members today frequently find themselves negotiating with representatives of their institutions who are sophisticated in business practices, and should not hesitate to negotiate written working agreements with advice or assistance from the Chapter if necessary. Our Profesional Concerns Committee offers a sample "Agreement between Musicians and Religious Institutions" which you are welcome to request from David Rhody, Chair (856-795-6735; drhody1@comcast.net). Job Titles and Comments by Peter Homon, Member of Professional Concerns Committee This month we are going to look at the results from our recent survey, looking at the comments you offered on questions IV and V: What employment issues should be addressed at a Chapter meeting which would benefit you? We will also look at comments you offered about your work situation. Over thirty members left blank the question regarding employment issues that could be addressed at a Chapter meeting. Here are some of the comments we did receive: organist/clergy relations...dealing with difficult choir members...retirement/benefits /disability...burnout...working in team ministry...providing what the substitute needs to be prepared for the service...sample contracts/job descriptions...working with a small congregation. Additional comments about your work situation received even a smaller response. Here is a smattering of those responses: director and organist can both cover for the other when one is away...great position, no complaints...appreciative congregation...pastor and I usually agree...church is dying, organist advised to look for another position...good relationship with pastor and committee...church is understanding of my full time job...concern about a merger...many musically gifted young people...high liturgical standards, small tracker, strong input from musician provides more than monetary compensations...enjoying the position as the congregation becomes a small "United Nations"...not too demanding, a good situation. From looking at these results on both of these questions, it appears most of our members are matched nicely with their positions. This is good news. The information that you provided will also help our program committee support you even further in your ministry as we always seek Soli Deo Gloria. Ensembles, Weddings and Funerals by Joyce Ann Routon, Member of Professional Concerns Committee This article includes information on the number and types of ensembles that you serve, your wedding and funeral fees, and fees for extra services and rehearsals. Number and Type of Ensembles Served-- The majority of those turning in a survey have adult choirs, and almost a third of you have a children's choir and/or a handbell choir, and about half of you work with soloists. The following lists the number and types of groups that you have: 38 - Adult choir 16 - handbell choir 12 - youth choir 12 - instrumental soloists or ensembles 26 - soloists 5 - ensembles 9 - praise team Wedding Fees-- These figures vary from $75 to $250, with the majority of you receiving $150 to 200 per wedding, as opposed to $100-150 three years ago. At least 15 of you are not required to attend rehearsals. $250 - 1 person 225 - 2 200 - 9 175 - 4 150 - 16 125 - 5 100 - 6 75 - 1 Funeral Fees-- Twenty-two of you receive $125 or more for a funeral, and eighteen receive $100. Most of you receive at least $25 more than you did three years ago. $175 - 1 person 150 - 200 - 1 150 - 12 125 - 150 - 1 125 - 7 Rehearsals-- Most of you who are paid for extra rehearsals receive $50 - 75 per rehearsal, a rise in pay from $25 - 50 three years ago. $75 - 4 people 50 - 9 35 - 1 25 - 2 Extra services-- Only 6 people reported being paid for extra services. $125 - 3 people 100 - 2 75 - 100 - 1 person Substitute fee at your church-- These are all over the board, but the majority of churches pay $100-150. $300 - 1 church 150 - 200 - 1 140 - 1 125 - 6 120 - 1 100 - 4 75 - 100 - 1 85 - 2 75 - 2 50 - 2 45 - 1 |
Membership |
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For information contact our Registrar (see "Contact Us" below). Membership categories: Regular Voting Member - $92 Over 65, Under 21, Disabled - $67 Full-time Student - $37 Partner Voting Member (second member at same address) - $67 Dual Voting Member (Regular member of another chapter) - $36 Student Dual Member - $15 Chapter Friend (non-voting) - $36 Please contact our Registrar for further information (see Contact Us below) |
Placement |
| POSITIONS AVAILABLE
Reminder - although a position no longer appears, that does not necessarily mean it has been filled. You may reach the Chapter Hotline at 856-424-8666. Huntingdon Valley PA - The Methodist Church of Huntingdon Valley, O, 1 Sunday service, Wednesday rehearsal, 3m Rodgers, salary $12,000. Contact Frank Fatler at fatler@jesterassoc.com or 215-357-6724. (8/10) Pittsburgh PA - Northmont United Presbyterian Church, 8169 Perry Highway. Full-time Minister of Music (O/D), two traditional services at 8:30 (no choir) and 11:00 (Chancel Choir of 20+ singers). Also adult handbell choir; recently renovated 2M Moeller organ with Peterson 4000 Integrated Control System. contact Dr. Jack Lolla at 412-364-0105 or www.northmontchurch.org (5/10) Gloucester City NJ - Episcopal Church of the Ascension, 2 manual pipe organ, 1 Sunday service at 10 am, no rehearsals, occasional added Holy Day services. Contact Fr. Nathan Ferrell at 609-410-7573. (2/10) Toms River - Presbyterian Church of Toms River, Music Associate, accompany Sanctuary Choir, direct and accompany Women's Ensemble; rehearsals are both on Thursdays beginning at 6:30. Position includes sharing piano and organ playing responsibilities with the Minister of Music for Sunday services at 8:30, 10:00 and 11:30. Contact Josh Melson, Minister of Music, at the Presbyterian Church of Toms River, 1070 Hooper Avenue, 08753, or 7362-349-1331 x228. (2/10) SUBSTITUTE LIST This list is published as a courtesy to chapter members. The AGO assumes no responsibility for the musicianship or reliability of substitutes. Substitutes who have passed AGO certification exams are so noted. If there is an error in your listing, please notify us so we can correct it. You may reach the Chapter Hotline at 856-424-8666. (w= weddings only; f= funerals only; S= Saturday only) Pauline Ahern 856-234-8318 (Mt. Laurel area)pahern@ausinc.com Fred Astmann 856-424-3820 (Cherry Hill)njallens@verizon.net June Bennett 856-727-9273 (Mt. Laurel)junedben@aol.com Miriam Bisbing 856-627-9434 (Sicklerville) April through November only Alice Brown SPC (w,f) 856-455-9179 (Bridgeton) ABrown1929@comcast.net Marion Constable 609-324-7862 (Columbus)mmconstable3@netzero.net John Dow 856-327-1739 (Millville) jedowfam@aol.com Anthony Falatico 856-854-9373 (Collingswood)- Falametz03@verizon.net Bob Gardner 856-354-0505 (Haddonfield) (summer) rwgardner@att.net Gail Gassaway 856-848-6787 (West Deptford)cloaked17@verizon.net Mary Johnson 856-468-5464 (Mantua) mebayjohnson@yahoo.com Dr. Ted Kiefer 856-694-3693 (South Jersey area) Sunday services 8:00 or earlier chadorgan@gmail.com Barbara Knight 609-871-1204 (Burlington area)baknight@comcast.net Carol Louise Knisell CAGO (w,f) 856-784-0598 (Stratford) carol.louise.knisell@verizon.net Evelyn Larter SPC (w,f) 856-358-1112 (Elmer) ERLarter@juno.com Carol McDaniel 856-428-0911 (Haddonfield) cfmcdaniel@verizon.net substitute organist and director Nancy McLoud 856-667-6127 (Maple Shade)nairmc@verizon.net George Mitchell 856-795-0970 (Cherry Hill) babayaga430@aol.com Irina Nenartovich CAGO, SPC (w,f,S) 856-321-3465 (Cherry Hill) knenartovich@hotmail.com Joanne Owen 856-769-3212 (Woodstown) lbjkowen1982@comcast.net Karen Scepansky 856-667-2119 (Cherry Hill kascep@verizon.net Carmen Scialla (Ringoes NJ) carmenscialla@yahoo.com Kathleen White 609-267-3349 (Hainesport) KWBoots@aol.com Verna Zelaney 856-461-3475 (Delran) vernafe3z@aol.com Employers and job seekers are invited to post and search listings of available positions on the Guild's National Website. |
Certification |
| Would you like to prepare for or take one of the exams for AGO certification?
Contact Ruth Fink, education coordinator: (856)829-6604. pkcruth@verizon.net. These members currently hold AGO certification, as listed in our Membership Directory: Rae Ann Anderson, CAGO Alice Brown, SPC Helen C. Carrell, CAGO Dr. Richard V. Cartwright, AAGO Charlene Cranmer, SPC Lawrence DePasquale, CAGO Ruth O. Fink, AAGO, ChM Ethel H. Geist, CAGO Barbara A. Knight, SPC Carol Louise Knisell, CAGO Evelyn Larter, SPC Sister Emily McMullen, SPC Russell Meyer, AAGO, ChM Irina Nenartovich, CAGO, SPC Marilyn Rabbai, SPC David L. Rhody, SPC Glenn L. Rodgers, AAGO Joyce Ann Routon, CAGO, SPC Kathleen I. Stout, CAGO, SPC Helen K. Taylor, AAGO |
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| DEAN: Evelyn R. Larter (SPC) 856-358-1112 elarter@juno.com
SUB-DEAN and PROGRAM CHAIR: Christopher T. Daly (PhD) 856-783-5116 acdaly@comcast.net TREASURER and REGISTRAR: Gail A. Gassaway 856-848-6787 cloaked17@verizon.net SECRETARY: Nancy I. McCloud 856-667-6127 nairmc@verizon.net CONCERT LISTINGS: fax (856)795-7166 drhody1@comcast.net PLACEMENT COORDINATOR: Peter Homon (856)424-8666 lapajar@yahoo.com EDUCATION COORDINATOR: Ruth Fink, AAGO pkcruth@verizon.net MEMBERSHIP CHAIRPERSON: Chris Daly, PhD. (856)783-5116 acddaly@comcast.net PUBLISHER AND WEBMASTER: David Rhody, SPC (856)795-6735 drhody1@comcast.net EDITOR: Barbara Knight, SPC baknight@comcast.net NOMINATIONS: Glenn Rodgers, Chairperson CARES & CONCERNS: Ken Steele krsteele45@comcast.net PROFESSIONAL CONCERNS: David Rhody, Chairperson drhody1@comcast.net EXECUTIVE COMMITTEE: Class of 2011 - Ted W. Barr, Helen Carrell CAGO, Irina Nenartovich CAGO, David Rhody SPC Class of 2012 - Robert Gladden, Christine Robinson, Joyce Ann Routon CAGO, SPC, Vernon H. Williams Class of 2013 - Miriam Bisbing, Lawrence DePasquale (CAGO), Kathy Gunsallus, John Sankey, Jr. |
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| Some of the world's largest and most interesting organs are located in our area - here are a few of them:
Information concerning the Midmer-Losh organ in Atlantic City Convention Hall, including the newly published booklet "The Story of the World's Largest Pipe Organ," can be found at www.acchos.org. For information on the large Hope-Jones Organ in the Ocean Grove Auditorium, visit www.oceangrove.org For the Wanamaker Organ at the Lord and Taylor Store in Philadelphia, see www.wanamakerorgan.com The US Naval Academy Chapel, where our member Erik Meyer has been Assistant Organist, can be found at www.usna.edu/Music/organ.html And the Princeton University Chapel Mander Organ is featured at www.mander-organs.com/html/body_princeton_university_chapel.html Publications of the ORGAN HISTORICAL SOCIETY are available at www.ohscatalog.org Compositions by ROBERT FARRELL for organ or choir are available free from the composer at www.rfarrell.net/free Links to other musical institutions in the area: Westminster Choir College: http://westminster.rider.edu The Philadelphia Orchestra: www.philorch.org The Curtis Institute: www.curtis.edu The Bach Choir of Bethlehem: www.bach.org The Estey Pipe Organ (A Virtual Museum) is a new website devoted to the organs manufactured by the Estey Company in Brattleboro, VT, and may be found at www.esteyorgan.com. In addition to a listing of all opus numbers, the site includes hundreds of photographs of organs and the people connected with them. An on-going project, the site is always looking for additional materials about Estey pipe organs, especially those instruments which are still in existence. The site's owner, Philip Stimmel, may be contacted by email at phil@esteyorgan.com or by phone at 802-254-8470. |
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