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Central North Carolina Chapter |
| Last updated: November 28, 2008 |
Message from the Dean |
Local Events |
| Sunday, December 7, 2008, 4:00 P.M. - Robert Burns King, Faith United Methodist Church, 1732 West Davis Street, Burlington. Mr. King recently retired as Organist-Choirmaster of First Presbyterian Church in Burlington, North Carolina. He is Instructor of Organ at the University of North Carolina at Greensboro, and University Organist at Elon University. He was graduated from Furman University with degrees in Organ and French, and holds the Master of Sacred Music degree from Union Theological Seminary in New York City, where he studied organ with Vernon deTar of the Juilliard School. As a Fulbright Scholar, King studied in Paris with Jean Langlais and Maurice Duruflé and was the first American to win the Prix de Virtuosité from the Paris Schola Cantorum. Rembrandt instrument built by Johannus Orgelbouw, Ede, Netherlands
Friday, December 12, 2008, 7:30 P.M. - “Sounds of the Season” featuring Josh Dumbleton, Edenton Street United Methodist Church, 228 West Edenton St., Raleigh Saturday, January 10, 2009, 9:00 A.M. - Organ Crawl at Duke University Chapel and Divinity School, Durham (January AGO Meeting) Saturday, January 10, 2009, 9:00 A.M. - Sacred choral music reading session, Burrage Music Company, 4900 Green Road, Raleigh. Dr. William Carroll, associate dean of the School of Music, UNC-Greensboro, and editor, Hinshaw Music.Workshop will include music from Hinshaw, Augsburg, Concordia, MorningStar, Oxford and Beckenhorst publishers. Chapter members participating in the organ crawl at Duke University are invited to send representatives to reading session. Advance registration is $25.00 and includes a packet of some 50 titles for choirs of all ages and sizes. Call 872-0211 or e-mail choral@burragemusic.com to register or for further information. Sunday, January 25, 2009, 5:00 P.M. – Dr. David Arcus, Duke University Chapel, Durham Monday, February 9, 2009, 7:00 P.M. – Dr. Thomas Fielding, Sacred Heart Cathedral, 200 Hillsborough St., Raleigh. Music of the North German Baroque: Bruhns, Vivaldi, Bach, Buxtehude, Praetorius. Free will offering for Parish Organ Fund Friday, Saturday, February 13-14, 2009: Recital and Masterclass by Dr. Christopher Young at Edenton Street UMC, 228 West Edenton Street, Raleigh. The Friday evening recital is at 7:30 P.M. and the Saturday masterclass will be from 10:00 A.M.—Noon. Dr. Young is Professor of Music at the Indiana University Jacobs School of Music, Bloomington, Ind. (February AGO Meeting) Monday, February 16, 2009, 7:30 P.M. - The Choir of Guildford Cathedral, England, St. Michael's Episcopal Church, 1520 Canterbury Road, Raleigh. Choir of men and boys, conducted by Katherine Dienes-Williams, the first female Choirmaster of an English cathedral. Admission is free. Sunday, March 1, 2009, 5:00 P.M. – Daniel Roth, Duke University Chapel, Durham Monday, March 9, 2009, 7:30 P.M. - David Witt and Preston Smith, Hayes Barton United Methodist Church, 2209 Fairview Road, Raleigh Tour of church’s renovated sanctuary and interim Johannus digital organ. Friday, March 13, 2009, 7:30 P.M. - Chamber Music Concert, Edenton Street United Methodist Church, 228 West Edenton St., Raleigh. Josh Dumbleton, organ; Dr. William J. Weisser, conductor; and members of the North Carolina Symphony Sunday, Mach 29, 2009, 5:00 P.M. – Iain Quinn, Duke University Chapel, Durham Friday, April 17, 2009, 7:30 P.M. - Dr. William J. Weisser, Minister of Music, Edenton Street United Methodist Church, 228 West Edenton St., Raleigh Sunday, April 19, 2009, 4:00 P.M. – Joe Kitchen, St. Stephen’s Episcopal Church, 82 |Kimberly Dr., Durham |
Newsletter |
| Creative Service Playing – the November Meeting
The November Meeting of the Central North Carolina Chapter AGO was held on Monday, November 10 at Christ Episcopal Church downtown Raleigh with approximately 18 people attending. Dr. David Arcus of Duke University Chapel and Divinity School offered many helpful hints in playing processionals, Anglican Chant, hymns and anthem accompaniments. Several tips in playing Anglican Chant were to make sure it was not played or sung note by note, but ideally by modified speech patterns. Stressed syllables and pointing must be complimented by the music. It is important to play smoothly (and that includes the pedal) revoicing chords to produce variety in sound. Always let the text be the guide in registration, revoicing and breaking for emphasis (commas, etc.). Dr. Arcus encouraged breaking before the “amen.” Organist Brent Shaw, a graduate student at Meredith College and organist at St. Timothy’s School and St. Mark’s United Methodist Church in Raleigh played the Venite, exultemus Domino and Jubilate Deo both from the 1940 Episcopal Hymnal as examples of Anglican Chant. The group sang through “Praise the Lord” by Handel with organist Josh Dumbleton from Edenton Street United Methodist Church. Beginning registration was flute 8’ and 4’ for the right hand and a light 16’ and 8’ for the left hand. When the bass line entered later in the anthem Dr. Arcus suggested the registration be changed to add a 2’ on the swell and a heavier 16’ on the great in addition to a 4’ flute. He stated that this helps the choir hear pitches other than those they are actually singing without muddying the texture. Josh also accompanied “The Majesty and Glory of Your Name” by Fettke which demonstrated an organ adaptation of a very pianistic accompaniment. Dean Tom Fielding, organist and choirmaster at Sacred Heart Cathedral played several verses of the hymn “The Church’s One Foundation” to which Dr. Arcus reaffirmed his use of melody/accompaniment and octaves only as the text dictated. We are to play the hymns so as to bring the congregation’s attention to the text. Dr. Fielding also played “I Am the Bread of Life” as a different kind of hymn that may be found in many worship services. A good barometer to what we are doing on the bench is to “ask the opinion of a colleague. If we can hear what the congregation hears, then we are more effective.” In addition to the discussions and playing two additional handouts were given the attendees to further clarify what can be done to be creative, or more creative. These ranged from knowing the instrument well to registrations, the room’s acoustics to use of diminutions. The second handout listed steps to “Improve Your Improvisation.” The evening was most inspiring and helpful even to those of us who have been playing for many years. There is always something new to learn and a new way to inspire our congregations. We offer a special thanks to Dr. David Lynch for the use of the organ and for all the arrangements he made to make our meeting possible. - - - - - - - - - EAST CAROLINA RELIGIOUS ARTS FESTIVAL 2009 Greetings from Greenville and from the Department of Organ and Sacred Music at East Carolina Univer sity. I am delighted to announce that the East Carolina Religious Arts Festival will once again be staged this academic year at St. Paul's Episcopal Church, Greenville, NC. The dates for this year's festival will be January 29-31 2009. Each year we offer you clinicians and artists of both national and international standing who come together to present a sequence of worship and concert experiences which aim to inspire and offer spiritual renewal. Our presenters this year will be as follows: Dr. Wilma Jensen, legendary organist, teacher and conductor Dr. Jeffrey Ward, Assistant Director of Choral Activities, East Carolina University Ms. Frances Fitch, nationally acclaimed harpsichordist Clergy and art guild members from Sf. Paul's Episcopal Church Colin Andrews, Concert Organist, Interim Director of Organ and Sacred Music Studies, East Carolina Uni versity In closing I thank you in advance for your attention to this message and I look forward to welcoming you to the ECU Religious Arts Festival in January. With all good wishes, yours sincerely, Colin Andrews, Interim Director of Organ and Sacred Music Studies, East Carolina University andrewsco@ecu.edu 252-717-9248 - - - - - - - - - - 2009 Cooper-Miller Organ Scholarship Awarded by the Central North Carolina Chapter American Guild of Organists Sponsored by Central North Carolina Chapter membership and Johannus Organ Company Mission To encourage promising young musicians and support them in the early stages of education in organ by partially funding attendance at POE, one year student membership in AGO, and private organ lessons taught by an AGO member. Financial Goal Award $1000 per year. May be divided between POE registration expense and lessons at discretion of Scholarship Committee. Eligibility Criteria General expected age range 12-17. Intermediate keyboard skills desired, but unique equivalent experiences considered. Serious approach and desire to learn organ. Community and/or church involvement. Recommendation of teacher(s). Other outstanding talents/experiences considered. Financial need may be considered. Application Process Application Deadline: January 15. A complete application will include: 1) Application Form, 2) Letter of Recommendation from teacher(s) including both specific criteria on a set scale and descriptive comment, 3) Student’s written statement of goals and intentions in organ study and service, 4) Statement from parents/guardian/responsible party that they will encourage/support student’s interest in studying organ. 5) Statement of financial need from parents/guardian/responsible party may be submitted. Previous winners may apply again for lessons only. Administrative Procedures Audition for Scholarship Committee will be scheduled during February. Applicant should prepare one common hymn and a prelude or offertory suitable for a small church on keyboard instrument of applicant’s choosing. An ad hoc committee will evaluate performance of auditions and make recommendations to the Scholarship Committee. The Scholarship Committee will make final determinations of grants to be awarded, specific amounts, and their uses. Winner will be announced in March. The recipient will make quarterly progress reports to the Scholarship Committee signed by parents and instructor. The recipient will perform at a meeting of the CNCCAGO. Donations Welcome The Cooper-Miller Organ Scholarship Fund is the perfect way to memorialize or honor someone who loves and supports sacred music; it is also an important way to identify, support and develop the organists needed to continue the great tradition of sacred music in worship services. Information: Lorraine Magnuson, Chair 919-870-6942 raineymag@nc.rr.com Donations: Kenneth Kerr, Treasurer P. O. Box 2512 Raleigh, N.C. 27602 (Make check out to Central NC Chapter AGO, and note that it is for Cooper-Miller) |
Membership |
| For membership information, email your name and postal address to cnccago@bellsouth.net, call Kenneth Kerr at 919-851-1655, or mail a request to Central North Carolina Chapter, P. O. Box 2512, Raleigh, N.C. 27602-2512. |
Placement |
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Dean: Dr. Tom Fielding, 2510 Country Club Court, Raleigh, N.C. 27608 125 (email) tjf47401@hotmail.com Professional Concerns & Professional Development Coordinator Sub Dean: Vacant Program Chairman Secretary: Eddie Abernathy, 560 East Jones St., Raleigh, N.C. 27601 (H) 919-389-7802 (email) eddie. abernathy@gmail.com TAO Correspondent Treasurer: Kenneth H. Kerr, P. O. Box 2512, Raleigh, N.C. 27602 (H) 919-851-1655 (e-mail) KennethKerr@bellsouth.net Membership status, new member applications, substitute organists, web page editor, Newsletter Editor Historian: Noël Hamm, 1001 Beringer Place, Apex, N.C. 27502 (H) 919-362-9226 (email) noel2bach@yahoo.com Scholarship Committee Chair: Lorraine M. Magnuson, 8825 O‘Neal Road, Raleigh, N.C. 27613 (H) 919-870-6942 (email) raineymag@nc.rr.com Past Dean: Mark Gourley, P. O. Box 569, Fayetteville, N.C. 28302 (H) 919-778-3885 (C) 910-482-0121 (fax) 910-482-3975 (email) musicdirector@firstprez.com |
Links |
| Dean Tom Fielding's web page - www.thomasfielding.com |
| Visit the AGO National website |