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Cape Fear Chapter |
| Last updated: November 18, 2008 |
Message from the Dean |
| Welcome to the Cape Fear Chapter of the AGO! We invite all church musicians, organists, choral directors or those just interested in the organ to be a part of our chapter. Contact information is found below. We would love to hear from you.
Soli Deo Gloria Mark Gourley, Dean |
Local Events |
| November 21 — 7pm — Organ Recital by Tom Trenney — Highland Presbyterian Church. Silent film accompaniment as well as pieces by composers from Bach to Charles Ives to John Rutter.
First Presbyterian Advent Expressions December 3, 10 & 17 - First Presbyterian Church, 102 Ann St., Fayetteville NC. A 30-minute service of scripture adn music for meditation. Preceded & followed by a light lunch for a nominal fee. Contact Mark Gourley (MarkGourley@FirstPrez.com) for details. Saturday, January 31, 2009 - Pedals, Pipes and Pizza - First Presbyterian Church, Fayetteville, NC A long-time popular program of the Chapter introducing our instrument to future organists. Details To Be Announced. |
Newsletter |
| St Patrick Catholic Church - Organ Scholar Program
The following information comes from Stephen Barnicle, Director of Music at St. Patrick Catholic Church. Persons interested in their Organ Scholar Program should contact him directly at (910) 323-2410 ext. 113 or sbarnicle@stpatnc.org. Purpose: An organ, being used liturgically for the accompaniment of choir and congregation is absolutely essential. The high regard in which the Catholic Church holds pipe organs is perhaps best summarized in this excerpt from the Decree on Liturgy, Vatican Council II: “The pipe organ is to be held in high esteem, for it is the traditional musical instrument which adds true inspiration to the Church’s rites and powerfully lifts up men’s minds to God and higher things.” There is a critical shortage of organists in this country and in our locality which affects all churches. We wish to encourage the training of talented pianists to serve such churches as organists. A part-time church organist position can provide avenues of service, valuable experience, and supplemental income for competent players. In no case do we intend that organ lessons be substituted for piano lessons, which serious students should continue. Each year, up to 4 Scholars of all ages will be selected. Details: While it is our hope that Organ Scholars will find their personal spiritual journeys enriched by their experiences at St. Patrick’s, there are no expectations placed upon them with respect to the doctrine or discipline of the Catholic Church. However, the nature of Catholic worship and Christian community life does require a certain level of decorum both within the services of the Church and in activities associated with them. Organ Scholars are expected to conduct themselves in a manner consistent with the aims of the Gospel. The normal commitment of a scholar is one academic year (September through May), and is renewable. The actual starting and ending dates will vary from year to year with the dates of Labor Day and the Feast of Pentecost. Requirements: have a strong commitment to serving in the music ministry; have a desire to strive for excellence in church music; demonstrate a high degree of musicianship or potential; a minimum of 3 years of piano/ keyboard instruction is desired; audition on piano: The audition will include (1) a prepared piece or pieces; (2) sight reading a hymn and a short composition; and (3) brief ear test in rhythm and pitch. Obtain piano/ keyboard teacher's approval (applies only to persons currently studying piano). Benefits: weekly organ lessons with our organist, Diana Kirkpatrick, practice time on the St. Pats Organ (scheduled through the organist); evaluation of the recipient for scholarship renewal yearly; opportunities to play portions of regular Liturgies, as student’s abilities progress. Responsibilities: practice faithfully and attend weekly lessons as well as occasional Liturgies; purchase music and organ shoes; willingness to play in public as part of regular Liturgies, as well as at area AGO events; enroll as a student member of the local American Guild of Organists, the professional organization of organists; the AGO membership will get you a subscription to the American Organist magazine, as well as opportunities to attend the educational and other events the Chapter holds. |
Membership |
| For membership information, Contact Chapter Dean Mark Gourley - MarkGourley@FirstPrez.com (910-483-0121) or Chapter Treasurer - Alice Ann Campbell - aacampbell1968@aol.com |
Placement |
| Please contact Mark Gourley, Chapter Dean - MarkGourley@FirstPrez.com - to list your Employment Opportunity.
Highland Presbyterian Church in Fayetteville, North Carolina seeks spiritually minded person for part time organist position. Experience with handbells a plus. Duties include: play organ (Casavant) and piano for 2 traditional reformed Sunday services, as well as special and seasonal services; accompany chancel choir, men's choir, and youth chorale; if bell experience, direct elementary and youth bell choirs. Recital and teaching opportunities available. 10-15 hours/wk Salary Range: AGO Standard Guidelines Bachelor's degree in organ preferred Contact Cathy Wilson at cathy@hpchurch.org or Highland Presbyterian Church, 111 Highland Ave. Fayetteville NC 28305. Please Send CV and 3 references. Antioch Presbyterian Church, 6582 Red Springs Road, Red Springs, NC 28377. Organist/Choir Director is responsible for all music at one Sunday morning worship service. Also responsible for rehearsing the Adult Choir at one weekly evening rehearsal and a Children's Choir. The Adult Choir provides an anthem weekly, while the Children's Choir performs only on occasion. In addition, the Organist/Choir Director would oversee the musical instruments of the church and maintain the music inventory. The Organist would also be expected to play at weddings and funerals, as the need arises, if available. This position will be directly supervised by the minister. The applicant should have organ experience. A resume will be required and an interview, either via phone or in person, with the Search Committee will be necessary. Adult Choir members = 13. Organ– Allen, 3 manual, digital. Contact Regina Sutherland, chairman, organist search committee. First Baptist Church, Red Springs, NC. Organist and directer needed. Contact Ed Tyndall 910-843-3413 St. Pauls United Methodist Church (St. Pauls) is looking for an organist/pianist. Please email Elizabeth W. Hasty [Ehasty@marlboro.k12.sc.us] if interested. Employers and job seekers are invited to post and search listings of available positions on the Guild's National Website. |
Certification |
Contact Us |
| Dean - Mark Gourley - MarkGourley@FirstPrez.com
Sub-Dean - Joshua Nobles - jjn001@uncp.edu Treasurer - Alice Ann Campbell - aacampbell1968@aol.com Secretary - Charlyne Jones - charlynejones@firstprez.com TAO Liaison - Terry Jordan - tjordan@netquick.net |
Links |
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