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Southwest Jersey Chapter |
| Last updated: February 4, 2010 |
Message from the Dean |
| February, 2010
by Glenn Rodgers, AAGO, MMus As I write this I can see the large carved wooden mask hanging on my living room wall that I brought home from Haiti in 1969. I went there as part of a mission group from the American Baptist Mission Society. My experience there as a 16 year-old forever shaped my view of the world and my place in it. I remember attending a church service in Port-au-Prince at a large church filled with worshipers where the organist did not arrive on time -- and I was called upon to step up and play! It was thrilling to realize that I was chosen for that moment in that place. I still feel that thrill every time I take my seat at the console. There was a lot of singing at that service of hymns familiar to me, but they were being sung in Creole and slower than I was accustomed to playing. I let them sing, and delighted in listening to them. My parents still tell how they were shocked at my empty suitcase when I returned home to Philadelphia. To this day it makes perfect sense to me -- I had no need for the clothes and any other articles I had taken with me. But the people I had met needed everything. As I write this I can see the large carved wooden mask hanging on my living room wall... 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 |
| Sunday, February 7, 4 pm - Pottstown, PA. Eric Plutz, Organist of Princeton University, in Recital on the 54-rank Schantz organ at Emmanuel Lutheran Church, 150 N. Hanover St (at Walnut). Free, reception following. For info contact elcpottstownmusic@gmail.com
Sunday, February 14, 4 pm - Deerfield. Samuel Hsu, piano, in an all-Chopin recital and lecture to mark the 200th anniversary of the composer's birth; at Deerfield Presbyterian Church; freewill offering. For info call 856-455-1222 or www.deerfieldpres.org Wednesday, February 24, 12:30 pm - Cherry Hill. Dinner on the Grounds II, Piano and Organ duets based on favorite hymns of the church: F. Anthony Thurman, organ, and Ted. W. Barr, piano. At Trinity Presbyterian Church; preceded by a soup luncheon at noon. Freewill offering. Wednesday, March 3, 12:30 pm - Cherry Hill. Soul Food for the Soul, a recital of spirituals and songs from the Gospel tradition - Danielle Wright, mezzo-soprano, and Ted. W. Barr, piano. At Trinity Prebyterian Church, preceded by a soup luncheon at noon; freewill offering. Sunday, March 7, 7 pm - Cherry Hill. Steinbach and Helvey, duo pianists, at Trinity Presbyterian Church; freewill offering, for info visit www.concertartists.com. Wednesday, March 10, 12:30 pm - Cherry Hill. Live Free or Braai: A South African Barbeque - dual recital by pianists Andre Vermeulen and Henco Espaq; at Trinity Presbyterian Church; preceded by a soup luncheon at noon; freewill offering. Wednesday, March 17, 12:30 pm - Cherry Hill. Potato Soup and Penny Whistles, a recital by Beverly Pugh, flute, and Nicholas Mastripolito, piano; at Trinity Presbyterian Church; preceded by a soup luncheon at noon; freewill offering. Sunday, March 21, 3 pm - Salem. "Double Take:" Music for Organ and brass with the Salem County Brass Society and Joanne K. Owen, organ; at Broadway Methodist Church, 115 So. Broadway. Free; for info contact 856-769-3212. Sunday, March 21, 4 pm - Haddonfield. Erik Meyer in Recital, playing Sowerby, Reger, Bolcom, Hampton & Meyer; at Grace Episcopal Church. Freewill offering, for info call 856-429-0007. Wednesday, March 24, 12:30 pm - Cherry Hill. Would You Like a Spot of Tea? - Organ music from the British Isles, F. Anthony Thurman, organ; at Trinity Presbyterian Church. Preceded by a soup luncheon at noon; freewill offering. Friday, March 26, 7 pm - Vineland. Easter Passion Play, directed by Grace Hoffner and Kit Stout, at St. Pio Padre Parish, 4680 Dante Avenue. Free; for info call 856-691-7526 or 856-696-1590. Saturday, April 10, 10 to 1 pm - Daretown. Pipe Organ Palooza, a workshop for teens. Lawrence dePasquale and John Breslin, clinicians; at Pittsgrove Presbyterian Church. Registration required, contact 856-769-3212 for info and directions. Sunday, April 25, 3 pm - Daretown. Dueling Organs: Gordon Turk (1855 Jardine) and Michael Stairs (1955 Moeller) at Pittsgrove Presbyterian Church. Free, for info contact 856-769-3212. |
Newsletter |
| PROGRAMS FOR THE 2009-2010 YEAR
Saturday, September 19 - 9:30-12 noon "Spring into Fall" Workshops at St. Paul's Lutheran Church, Hainesport Sunday, October 18 - 4 pm Guild Service at Trinity United Methodist Church, Merchantville, with Chapter Banquet following at the Pub, Pennsauken Saturday, November 7 - 10 am Improvisation Class with Aaron David Miller at First United Methodist Church, Moorestown Sunday, November 8 - 7:30 pm Aaron David Miller Recital at First United Methodist Church, Moorestown Tuesday, December 8 - 7:30 pm Evening Prayer at St. Stephen's Lutheran Church, Woodbury Gloucester County Community Chorus and Orchestra performing Bach's Advent Cantata Wachet auf Friday, January 22 - 6 pm Covered Dish Dinner at Gail Gassaway's house Sunday, January 31 - 4 pm Philadelphia Handbell Ensemble at Haddonfield United Methodist Church Sunday, February 21, 4 pm - Members' Recital Kemble United Methodist Church, Woodbury; Ted Barr, Helen Carrell, Ethel Geist, Ted Kieffer, Evelyn Larter, Joanne Owen, and Glenn Rodgers performing. Saturday, March 6, 3 pm - Cameron Carpenter recital at Kimmel Center, Philadelphia Friday, March 12, 6 pm - Social Night at Anthony and Dean's House, Collingswood Sunday, April 18, 4 pm - Riyehee Hong, Lecture/Recital on Organ Music of the French Classical Era St. Rose of Lima RC Church, Haddon Heights Saturday, May 8, 3 pm - Paul Jacobs Recital at Kimmel Center, Philadlephia Saturday, May 15, - Longwood Gardens Trip NOTICE FROM AGO NATIONAL COMMITTEE ON CAREER DEVELOPMENT AND SUPPORT The AGO national Committee on Career Development and Support announces its workshop for the 2010 Washington, DC National Convention. The topic of the workshop will be "Lightning Rod Topics -- Maintaining Professionalism While Resolving White Hot Issues." To assist the committee, all AGO members who would like to have the panel discuss their question/situation should submit their question/situation by email to Roy Roberts, Committee Director, at careerdevelopment@agohq.org. In order to protect privacy, all names, dates, locations and other identifying features will be changed. CHAPTER MEMBER EVELYN LARTER ACTIVE IN PUBLISHING Last year was an active one on the publishing front for Chapter member Evelyn R. Larter, with two new publishers releasing her anthems. Abingdon Press published O Jesus, I Have Promised for SATB, piano and violin, set to the English melody Salley Gardens, and a jazz version of O Come, O Come Immanuel for SATB, piano and flute. Later in the year AugsburgFortress published What Wondrous Love is This for SATB, piano and violin. Her two previous publishers also released anthems earlier in the year: Lorenz published The Infant King for SATB and piano, and St James Music Press included two anthems in their annual CD Rom collection title The Sewanee Composer's Project, vol. 15. Bless the Lord, O My Soul for SATB and organ is a setting of the opening verses of Psalm 103 to the music of Bach/Busoni. It was first performed at the Guild Service in October 2004. May the Lord Bless You and Keep You is for SATB and organ, set to music of Handel. More anthems are awaiting publication by Abingdon Press and Augsburg Fortress in the course of this year. Links to the audio files of many of these anthems can be found at Evelyn's website, www.evelynlartermusic.com. 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 - UPDATED 2008 Edition (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 (This article UPDATED FOR 2008) 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)- Updated December 2008 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 - This article updated Oct. 2008 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 - This article has been updated for 2008 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 - 1uir |
Membership |
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For information contact our Registrar (see "Contact Us" below). SPECIAL REDUCED RATES IN EFFECT UNTIL MARCH 1st! 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. Gloucester City NJ - Episcopal Church of the Ascension, 1 Sunday service at 10 am, occasional added Holy Day services. Contact Fr. Nathan Ferrell at 609-410-7573. (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 856-423-3269 (Mickleton) mebayjohnson@yahoo.com Dr. Ted Kiefer 856-694-2010 (South Jersey area) Sunday services 8:00 or earlier chadorgan1@aol.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 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 Thomas J. Carter, Jr., CAGO Dr. Richard V. Cartwright, AAGO Susan Cramer, SPC 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 Suzanne T. Purtee, ChM Marilyn Rabbai, SPC David L. Rhody, SPC Glenn L. Rodgers, AAGO Joyce Ann Routon, CAGO, SPC Marilyn Shenenberger, SPC Kathleen I. Stout, CAGO, SPC Helen K. Taylor, AAGO |
Contact Us |
| DEAN: Glenn Rodgers, MMus, AAGO (856)235-0450 Glenn@MeetWithGod.com
SUB-DEAN and PROGRAM CHAIR: Charlene T. Cranmer, SPC (609)265-1601 ctcranmer@comcast.net TREASURER and REGISTRAR: Gail A. Gassaway (856)848-6787 cloaked17@verizon.net SECRETARY: Evelyn R. Larter, SPC (856) 358-1112 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: Evelyn Larter, Chairperson CARES & CONCERNS: Ken Steele krsteele45@comcast.net PROFESSIONAL CONCERNS: David Rhody, Chairperson drhody1@comcast.net EXECUTIVE COMMITTEE: Class of 2010 - Dr. Christopher T. Daly, Anthony Falatico, Barbara A. Knight SPC, Gary N. Langel 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 |
Links |
| 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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