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Tidewater, Virginia Chapter |
| Last updated: August 13, 2010 |
Message from the Dean |
| The Norfolk Chapter of the American Guild of Organists was organized in 1954 by Dr. Charles Vogan, Professor of Organ and Musicology at Old Dominion University. Dr. Vogan served as the first chapter Dean and was active until his death in 1986. Due to increasing membership from other cities, the name was changed to the Tidewater Chapter, effective 1982, and includes members from Williamsburg, Newport News, Hampton, Norfolk, Suffolk, Chesapeake, Virginia Beach, and Elizabeth City, North Carolina. A major chapter project is The Organ Swell, a 3 week series of recitals for organ and instruments held annually in the spring, in conjunction with the Virginia Arts Festival. The chapter welcomes all with an interest in the organ!
The Tidewater Chapter proudly celebrated its 50th Anniversary Year in 2004-2005. A year of special events culminated with the hosting of a Pipe Organ Encounter for Teenagers in July, 2005. Tidewater Chapter hosted the Region III Convention in July, 2009! |
Local Events |
Newsletter |
| Included here are recitals, concerts, special services, and other events involving or of special interest to our members. To add an item to this calendar, please contact Rachel Gragson 252.335.1849; wrgragson@embarqmail.com
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Membership |
| NEWS OF OUR MEMBERS
Welcome new student member Allen Blehl, SPC. He will be a freshman at William and Mary, studying with Tom Marshall. He has already had several years of organ study, and will be available for substituting once he arrives on campus. Phone: 201-783-3938 Email: atblehl@email.wm.edu Welcome new member Stephen Kolb, Organist/choirmaster at Trinity Episcopal Church in Portsmouth. Steve's address is 133 Elwood Avenue, Norfolk, VA 23505. Phone 757-510-6418. Email: worthiker@gmail.com Welcome new member Loretta Atkinson, who has just moved here from the Philadelphia area. She lives at 940 24th Street, #102, Virginia Beach VA 23451 Phone: 757-321-4262 Email: Loretta.Atkinson123@gmail.com She is available for substituting. Welcome back to Rose Nelson, former chapter member. She is available for substituting: Her phone number is 757-548-5510 and her email address is rosenelson@cox.net Please welcome new member Ian Howard, 832 Jo-Anne Circle, Chesapeake, Virginia,23322, 757.410.9877, Ian.Howard27@yahoo.com Ian is available for substituting, having recently filled in for Bryan Mitnaul at Eastern Shore Chapel, and is also studying with Jim Kosnick at ODU. |
Placement |
| POSITIONS AVAILABLE
POSTED MAY 21, 2010 CHURCH PIANIST POSITION AVAILABLE BEECH GROVE UNITED METHODIST CHURCH 4251 DRIVER LANE SUFFOLK, VA 23435 GOOD SALARY 757-538-8353 CHURCH NUMBER OR 757-488-0444 Mr. Reynolds POSTED MAY 20, 2010 Chalice Christian Church in Virginia Beach is seeking a music director. Please fax resume to 757-416-5533 or email to chaliceccsecretary@verizon.net if interested. Call Eddie Hall at 757-621-4871 for more information or questions. Position is open with a flexible start date. Description of job: Develop and implement a church ministry program. Assume overall responsibility for all music ministry programs. Direct choir and congregational singing during worship and special programs. Qualifications: Commitment to Christian discipleship Familiarity with Christian Church (Disciples of Christ) ideals and values preferred; willingness to learn those ideals and values and work within their framework is a must. Musical training commensurate with the needs of the church music program Experience in directing a choir Ability to work with choir members who do not read music proficiently Flexibility Creativity and willingness to explore new directions and possibilities for a church music program Good people skills, especially those that bring out the best in singers and musicians. Work schedule: Sunday morning worship service and weekly evening choir rehearsals. Weekly planning for worship service. Posted October 20, 2009 PIPE ORGANIST/ PIANIST needed for traditional worship at Urbanna United Methodist Church (221 Marston Avenue, Urbanna, VA 23175) starting Jan. 2010. We have a 5 ∏ rank (with capacity to expand) 2 manual pipe organ . We hold one Sunday morning service, and a Wednesday night choir practice. The salary for this position ($12,000 to $13,000) is traditionally among the highest in the area. Four Sunday vacations per year included. Please Contact Pastor Joe Cailles (804)758-5308, Posted October 9, 2009 hours weekly includes two services monthly). UCN is a 225 member congregation with a strong music tradition. As Unitarian Universalists, we are a non-creedal liberal congregation welcoming people of all ages, all colors, all sexual orientations and identities, and gifts. We covenant together to support one another in the search for wisdom, meaning and transformation. We seek a passionate and talented choir director who offers us a diverse blend of music to complement worship: from jazz to world folk to classical to gospel; in short, someone who will fill us with the joy of music. We are looking for someone to begin immediately and continue until June 2010. Please e-mail your cover letter and resume to the church at musicsearch@ucnorfolk.org. Supplemental materials such as videos or recordings may be sent to Music Search, Unitarian Church of Norfolk, 739 Yarmouth St. Norfolk, VA 23510-1537. Position will remain open until filled. Posted August 31, 2009 CHURCH ORGANIST (part-time) - Centenary UMC is seeking an experienced organist to play pipe organ - Sunday service @ 11:00 a.m., occasional adult choir rehearsal and accompaniment for extra church services i.e. weddings, funerals and other special services as needed. Email resume to cumcport@juno.com - attn: Hiring Committee or mail to Centenary UMC, 3312 Cedar Lane, Portsmouth, VA 23703 - attn: Hiring Committee or go to cumcport.org for more information. Posted July 19, 2009 Rosemont Christian Church Chesapeake, Virginia Seeks organist to work with choir director in presentation of traditional worship service music. Sunday morning worship service, Wednesday night practice and seasonal extras. Play for funerals, compensation for weddings. Teaching privileges. Applications will be accepted until the position is filled. Salary negotiable. Resume and references should be sent to: Rosemont Christian Church 3505 Bainbridge Blvd. Chesapeake, Va. 23324 TIDEWATER MEMBERS AVAILABLE FOR SUBSTITUTING Allen Blehl, an incoming freshman at William and Mary already holds the Service Playing Certificate. He is available for substituting: Phone: 201-783-3938 Email: atblehl@email.wm.edu Loretta Atkinson, who has just moved here from the Philadelphia area, is available for substituting. Phone: 757-321-4262 Email: Loretta.Atkinson123@gmail.com Rose Nelson, a former member of our Chapter, has rejoined, and is available for substituting. Her phone number is 757-548-5510 and her email address is rosenelson@cox.net Beth Jurovcik has just moved into the area and is a transfer from the Jacksonville chapter. Her e-mail address is musicgrad@hotmail.com and her phone number is 757-775-8919. Nelson Linaburg:757.923.0840 Ruth MacKay: 757.464.1542 Andrew Maurice: 757,539.9254 Peggy Kelley Reinburg: 757.625.5888 Donald Sandridge (choral only): 804.642.5212 Dr. Lawrence Smith: 757.481.0928 Lucile Wiley: 757.340.0414 Joyce Whitaker: 757.340.2557 R. Thomas Griffin: 757.365.9595 E. Rodney Trueblood: rtrueblood@roadrunner.com 252.338.8256 Ian Howard: Ian.Howard27@yahoo.com,757.410.9877 William Keith Nesbitt: wknesbitt@gmail.com, 757.962.1769. Mr. Nesbitt has just moved to the area. He has subbed for Dr. Neal Campbell at St. Stephen's in Richmond and holds a certificate in church music from the Bavarian School for Music in Munich. To list an employment opportunity or to be included on the substitute list, please contact Rachel Gragson 252.335.1849; wrgragson@embarqmail.com Employers and job seekers are invited to post and search listings of available positions on the Guild's National Website. |
Certification |
Contact Us |
| Dean - John Dixon, johnsdixon@aol.com
Subdean - Martin Sunderlund, landersun2@aol.com Registrar/Treasurer - Rachel Gragson, wrgragson@embarqmail.com Secretary - Joyce Auchincloss, pedaler32@juno.com |
Links |
| Virginia Arts Festival - http://www.vafest.com
Virginia Symphony - http://www.virginiasymphony.org Virginia Opera - http://www.vaoopera.org Virginia Chorale - http://www.vachorale.org Schola Cantorum - http://www.schola-cantorum.org WHRO: http://www.whro.org Pipedreams - http://www.pipedreams.mpr.org Organ Historical Society - http://www.organsociety.org John Dixon - http://www.JohnSDixon.com University Music House (organ music supplier) - http://www.universitymusichouse.com Virginia Art Song Society - http://www.artsongsociety.org Virginia Handbell Consort: www.virginiahandbellconsort.com Virginia Choral Society: www.vachoralsociety.org Musical-Arts.net (http://www.musical-arts.net) |
| Visit the AGO National website |