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Long Beach Chapter |
| Last updated: July 4, 2008 |
Message from the Dean |
| Check back in September for an update.
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Local Events |
| The following is is a rare opportunity for us here in Long Beach. Please read on.
SPECIAL GUEST ORGANIST FROM FRANCE Sophie-Veronique Cauchefer-Choplin is organist of Saint Jean Baptiste de La Salle in Paris and the first female assistant-organist of Saint Sulpice, second only in historical importance to Notre Dame. She is an internationally acclaimed teacher, concert artist and master of improvisation. She will present two programs in Long Beach. Friday, July 18, 2008 at 7:30 p.m. EVENING CONCERT - Tickets at door $15 / advance $10 St. Luke's Episcopal Church Atlantic Avenue & Seventh Street Long Beach, CA 90813 Saturday, July 19, 2008 from 10:00 a.m. -- 1:00 p.m. WORKSHOP & MASTERCLASS -- Tickets at door $15 / advance $10 Luncheon following - cost is $15 Bay Shore Community Church 5100 The Toledo Long Beach, CA 90803 For more information on these two programs or to reserve your space in advance, contact Robert York at mrryork@verizon.net |
Newsletter |
| Randall Harlow, a LBAGO member, was recently awarded the (Theodore) "Presser Music Award". This prestigious grant from the Presser Foundation is awarded yearly to a doctoral student by the Eastman School of Music Dean, Assistant Dean, and Director of Graduate Studies for the most outstanding research proposal. As the first organist to win this award, Randy will utilize .
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Membership |
| Those who love music and have a special interest in organ are welcome to join our group. Contact our treasurer/registrar to become a member.
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Placement |
| Are you looking for an organist?
I will be in Southern California this May 9 through the end of August. I am available for recitals, special events, accompany rehearsals, church services, weddings, funerals, and/or a summer interim position. Also, why not book early for the summer of 2009? Brett Judson Organist/Pianist Salem United Church of Christ Undergraduate, Eastman School of Music http://www.esm.rochester.edu/organ/people/Students/Pages/Judson_Brett.html ~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~ ANGLICAN ~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~ ALL SAINT'S CHURCH, LONG BEACH 346 Termino Avenue 562-438-3650 (ch) 562-438-5565 (fax) allsaintslb@uia.net ~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~ CATHOLIC ~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~ St. Benedict Catholic Church 1022 W. Cleveland, Montebello is seeking an organist (with vocal) to lead the Saturday 6pm mass weekly. The salary is currently $100 per and the process has begun to purchase a new electronic organ (which is located in the loft). Applicants unfamiliar with Catholic liturgy can be advised by the listed contact person: Robert Duquesnel (Duke-n-l) Choir Director/Organist (714) 403-4465, 484-5997 bobduq@aim.com ~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~ CHURCH OF CHRIST, SCIENTIST ~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~ no vacancies at this time ~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~ COMMUNITY ~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~ NEW LIFE COMMUNITY CHURCH, ARTESIA 18800 Norwalk Blvd. Dr. Keith Tanis (pastor) 562-924-4466 x224 (ch) 562-682-1367 (cell) ~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~ JEWISH ~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~ Temple Beth Ohr, a Reform congregation, seeks an experienced accompanist on organ and piano for Shabbat and holiday services, beginning August 2008. Candidate must be equally comfortable with a realized accompaniment or lead sheet, as well as have excellent sight reading and transposing skills. Familiarity with Jewish sacred repertoire required. Please direct inquiries to: Cantor Shannon McGrady Bane Temple Beth Ohr 15721 E. Rosecrans Avenue La Mirada, CA 90638 714.521.6765 TmplBthOhr@aol.com ~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~ LUTHERAN ~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~ ST. JOHN LUTHERAN CHURCH Organist/choir director., north Long Beach, CA. (6698 Orange, adjacent to the 91 Freeway). Part-time. Sundays only, 10:00 am, traditional services from Lutheran Service Book. Primary duty is for the service; optional secondary duty for direction of a small adult choir and a small youth group, both of which currently rehearse on Friday afternoon. The church organ is a relatively new Rodgers Model 677 Digital Organ. This is a wonderful opportunity for a retired organist, or motivated student. Compensation is commensurate with experience. The congregation has occasional special services. If you play it, we'll sing it! Call PASTOR EMERITUS THOMAS DECKER, 562 225 9812 cell. ORGANIST POSITION TRINITY LUTHERAN CHURCH, 11716 Floral Drive in Whittier (just off the 605 Freeway), seeks an organist for our traditional service, Sunday 10:30 a.m., and an accompanist for our adult choir (Thursday 7:00 p.m. rehearsal). Harris pipe organ. Compensation is negotiable with consideration of ability and experience. We are also seeking substitute organists for the interim ($100 per service.) Please contact Nancy Springer, Director of Music, for more information: 562-699- 7431 ext. 307 ~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~ METHODIST ~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~ BELLFLOWER FIRST UNITED METHODIST, BELLFLOWER 14525 Bellflower Blvd. Christine Gilbert 562-866-4564 or pastor 562-866-2551 (ch) NORWALK UNITED METHODIST CHURCH, NORWALK Openings for Organist and/or Pianist. am once again in the market for an organist at Norwalk United Methodist Church. Looking for someone who would like to serve as substitute and/or be considered for a permanent position. Call Diane Hutson at (213) 276-1213. We do not currently have a choir and position only involves playing at morning worship services on Sunday mornings at 10 a.m. Thanks so much. Diane Hutson, Chair Staff Parrish Committee Norwalk United Methodist Church 13000 San Antonio Blvd. Norwalk, CA 90650 FIRST UNITED METHODIST CHURCH OF REDONDO BEACH Contacts: Rev. Rick Uhls – (310) 372-8445 Dan Martens – (310) 563-2171 Job Description: Organist I. PRIMARY RESPONSIBILITIES A. Play quality music for the Prelude, Offertory, Postlude and all hymns during a traditional Sunday morning worship service. B. Meet with Choir Director and Pastor each week to plan and coordinate the music for Sunday morning worship service. C. Accompany the choir during rehearsals, which are typically 7:30-9:00 p.m. one night per week and 10:00-10:45 a.m. every Sunday. D. Play for occasional special services, including Christmas Eve, Ash Wednesday, Holy Thursday and Good Friday. E. Work with ministry team to plan two special choral music programs each year, usually around Christmas and Easter. F. Meet with and accompany occasional soloists and instrumentalists. G. Engage in adequate preparation time and practice in advance of worship services, choir rehearsals and special programs. H. Average hours required during typical week: 7-10 hours II. QUALIFICATIONS A. Musical: Demonstrated service-playing skills. Ability to accompany the choir on the organ or piano, as appropriate. Knowledge of church music liturgy and traditional organ repertoire. B. Personal: Dependable, responsible and punctual. Background and experience in church music. Knowledge of United Methodist Church traditions a plus. C. Education: Bachelors degree preferred, or equivalent work experience. Masters degree a plus. III. COMPENSATION A. $12,000 annual salary B. Vacation/Absences: Four Sundays off each year, with responsibility for providing guest organist during absences. ~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~ PRESBYTERIAN ~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~ FLORENCE, OREGON! The Presbyterian Church of the Siuslaw, Florence, Oregon, announces the opening of its organist/choir accompanist position due to a retirement. The paid position will be available August 4. Our congregation is approximately 140 members, with regular Sunday attendance about 100, mainly active older adults. The congregation appreciates fine music, participates enthusiastically and strongly supports the program. Our music ministry enhances the spoken message and adds inspiration to our worship experience. Our single, traditional worship service at 10:00 includes our choir of 25 – 30 members, normally accompanied on piano. Choir rehearsal is on Thursdays from 4:00 to 5:30. If you would like to join our church staff as a member of our music team, or would like more information, please contact Barbara Di Giorgio, Chair, Organist Search Committee at johnbarb57@msn.com or by phone at (541) 997-5183. Feel free to stop by the church office at 3996 Highway 101 N between 9:00 a.m. and 12 noon, Monday to Thursday, to pick up an application packet and look over the church, especially the sanctuary. Florence, on the scenic central Oregon coast, 65 miles west of Eugene, is home to 8600 residents, 50% retired, including many artists and musicians. Local attractions include ocean beaches, forest hikes, sand dunes, Sea Lion Caves, lighthouses, moderate climate, an outstanding events center, library and hospital. ^ ^ ^ ^ ^ ^ ^ Employers and job seekers are invited to post and search listings of available positions on the Guild’s National Website. Also, our Chapter Placement and Substitute Director maintains both placement and substitute lists at the local level. Employers and job seekers are invited to post and search listings of available positions on the Guild's National Website. |
Certification |
| Guild certification can be earned through passing certain tests to prove competency. More information about that can be attained through the National Website |
Contact Us |
| Officers for 2008-2009.
Dean: Leroy Pabst Sub Dean: Bob Lewis Secretary: Margaret Armstrong Registrar/ Treasurer: Dolly Ickler Auditors: Beverly Hansen Laura Dickey Executive Board Members-at-Large: Class of 2009 Kent Eggert and Marilyn Stiltz Class of 2010 David Feit-Pretzer Rebecca Ogle Class of 2011 Kyle Black Allen Ronk LaFoe |
Links |
| Name Steuart Goodwin
Organization Steuart Goodwin Pipe Organs Street . City/State San Bernardino, California Phone (909) 885-3951 Web Site www.goodwinorgans.com E-Mail Steuart Goodwin We need to find a new home for Goodwin Opus 6, an unusual house practice organ. It is a two manual and pedal 4 rank organ with suspended mechanical action, Renaissance style case in Honduras mahogany with oak pipe shades. It requires a ceiling height of about 15'. We think it would work well in a small chapel, college chamber music room or a home with a two-storey living room. Specification: Man. 1)Principal 8'(tin, facade from low F), Octave 4'; Man. 2) Oak Gedeckt 8' in Brust position; Ped.)Bourdon 8', Octave 4' (common with Man.1); coupler II-I. For sale by the original owner at the bargain basement price of $10,000! Church Pews One of our members, David Feit-Pretzer has asked me to let our membership know that his church, St. Gregory's Episcopal of Long Beach has 5-12 foot pews to give away. They are in excellent condition and available now. Contact the church at 562-420-1311 if interested. • Organ music: Church Music Supply email: cmsdennis@aol.com • AGO National - http://www.agohq.org/ • Looking for a Seasoned Organ or two? Dodington - http://www.dodington.com/forsale.html Organ Clearing House - http://organclearinghouse.com/newavl.php • Need that piece quick? Looking for an arrangement? Download Sheet Music and more! The Webmistress suggests the following links.... Music Notes http://www.musicnotes.com/ Lutheran Hymnal http://www.lutheran-hymnal.com/organ/organhymn.htm Oregon Catholic Press http://www.ocp.org/ GIA Publications http:// www.giamusic.com/ General Hymns http://www.hymnsite.com/ Service music http://www.hymnprint.net Digital Traditions (folk music) http://sniff.numachi.com/~rickheit/dtrad/ Musical Arts http://www.musical-arts.net/ Music in Public Domain! http://www.mysheetmusic.com/publicdomain.asp |
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