2008–2009 International Year of the Organ and Organ Spectacular, October 19, 2008
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Southern Oregon Chapter




Last updated: October 13, 2008

Message from the Dean

Greetings,
 
Our next events are only a week away!  The Pedals, Pipes and Pizza on the 18th at First Presbyterian Church in Medford and the Duo Recital presented by Dr. Margaret Evans and Virginia Peterson at St. Marks Episcopal and First Presbyterian as an International Year of the Organ Event.  It's going to be a fun and exciting weekend and I can't wait.
 
Thanks to Virginia Peterson for stepping in and performing in place of Tom Harmon due to his recent accident. We all extend to Tom our best wishes for a speedy recovery.  
 
Remember to let Don Black or Kayleen Winkler know if you would like to perform at the Hymn Festival on November 23 at Westminster Presbyterian. 
 
Here is the rest of the schedule for the year:
 
Jan 4 - Annual Christmas Dinner at Bob Bullwinkel's. 
 
Feb 8 - Member's Recital at First Unitarian Church in Ashland.   Please let Don Black or myself know if you can perform by January 4th  (Dinner at Bob's).
 
March 21-22 - Guest Organist at SOU Recital Hall, TBA.  Currently working on getting Michael Ungar.
 
April 19-20 or 26-27 (a Sunday and Monday) - Organ Crawl in Eugene.   This is still being worked on so further details will follow.
 
Jun 21 - Dinner at ?????  Suggestions?
 
Hope to see everyone on the 18th!
 
Mark Herrett, Dean


Local Events

AGO CHAPTER MEETINGS & MUSICAL EVENTS, 2008-09

October 18 - Pedals, Pipes, & Pizza at First Presbyterian Chuch, Medford

October 19 - Dual Recital by Tom Harmon and Peggy Evans at 1st Presbyterian and St. Marks in Medford. An International Year of the Organ Event!

November 23 - Hymn Festival at Westminster Presbyterian Church in Medford. Reception to follow. Please contact Kayleen Winkler or Don Black if you can play.

January 4 - Annual Christmas Dinner at Bob Bullwinkel's.

February 8 - Member's Recital at First Unitarian Church in Ashland. Please let Don Black or Mark Herrett know if you can perform by January 4th (Dinner at Bob's).

March 21-22 - Guest Organist at SOU Recital Hall. Currently working on getting Michael Ungar.

April 19-20 or 26-27 - (a Sunday and Monday) - Organ Crawl in Eugene. This is still being worked on so further details will follow.

Jun 21 - Dinner at ????? Suggestions?


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Membership

AGO DUES RATES FOR 2008-09

REGULAR VOTING MEMBERSHIP : $88

SPECIAL (over 65 or under 21 or disabled): $64

FULL-TIME STUDENT (with school ID: $36

PARTNER (2nd member at same address, no TAO): $64

DUAL (paid to second chapter): $35

STUDENT DUAL (paid to second chapter): $14

INDEPENDENT REGULAR: $88

INDEPENDENT SPECIAL: $64

INDEPENDENT STUDENT: $36

NON-VOTING MEMBERSHIP: Residing in U.S.
AGO Subscriber (TAO subscription but no chapter affiliation): 1 yr, $52, 2 yrs, $96, 3 yrs, $135

CHAPTER FRIEND Residing in U.S.(No TAO, chapter participation only): Same rates as NON-VOTING MEMBERSHIP

If you'd like to become a member of our chapter, please contact Kayleen Winkler: 3121 Dark Hollow Road, Medford, OR 97501, 541-772-4680 kaywinkler@q.com

Placement


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Certification


Contact Us

Mark Herrett - Dean - mherrett@charter.net
Don Black - Sub Dean - black0755@msn.com
Kayleen Winkler - Treasurer - kaywinkler@q.com
Linda McGuire - Secretary - mmcguire0140@charter.net
Linda Borecki, Prof. Concerns - borecki@mindspring.com
Peggy Evans - Educ. Concerns - mevans@mind.net
Phyllis Coleman, Newsletter Editor - phylcole@aol.com

Links

Organ Historical Society. Check out the new online Database of Pipe Organs at the Organ Historical Society website below:

emailer@organhistoricalsociety.net

http://www.organsociety.org

office@rvsymphony.org

office@roguevalleychorale.org

www.agohq.org

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