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Southwest Florida Chapter |
| Last updated: July 24, 2008 |
Message from the Dean |
| Welcome to the Southwest Florida Chapter Web Site. We are happy to welcome new AGO members at any time. Our membership of over 70 people covers a wide geographic area from Port Charlotte to Naples. We have meetings and workshops during the year that will interest all church musicians. It is not necessary to have a degree in music to be a member. Membership categories range from student voting to regular voting. You may also join as a chapter friend.
Norman Libby, Dean |
Local Events |
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CHAPTER PROGRAM FOR 2007/2008 ********************************************* Friday, September 7, 2007 6:00 p.m. A Potluck Dinner Meeting for Members and Guests with a non-organ talent show as the program. Central United Methodist Church, Fort Myers Friday, November 16, 2007 7:00 p.m. Members' Recital Grace Lutheran Church, 860 Banyan Blvd, Naples Sunday, February 17, 2008 4:00 p.m. Paul Jacobs Recital First Presbyterian Church, Naples Saturday, April 19, 2008 ORGAN CRAWL 9:00 a.m. Naples United Church of Christ, Naples 10:15 a.m. Bower Chapel at Moorings Park Free Lunch for AGO members at 5th Avenue Coffee Company, Naples. RSVP Norm Libby at 239-543-4106 2:00 p.m. First Presbyterian Church, Naples Friday, May 16, 2008 6:00 p.m. "Free" Dinner and Installation of Officers Fort Myers Congregational United Church of Christ, Ft. Myers. RSVP Norm Libby at 239-543-4106 Sunday, June 8, 2008 3:00 p.m. Recital at the Phil "Festival of Organ Music" Recital program information: http://www.thephil.org/phildb/EventPDFs/20080423163001.pdf |
Newsletter |
| To submit information for the newsletter, e-mail Dr. James Lorenz at jimandjill97@hotmail.com with "AGO" in the subject line
** To submit information for this website, e-mail Mary Dixon at dixonmed@comcast.net |
Membership |
| For membership information or application, please contact Jonathan Birner, at (239)261-7421 or birnerj@yahoo.com
MEMBERSHIP Q&A Q: Do I have to be employed as a full-time musician to join? A: No. Anyone who loves organ music can join. Q: Must I have a degree in music to join? A: No, a degree in music is not necessary. |
Placement |
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This space available to local churches at no charge. E-mail ad to Mary Dixon, dixonmed@comcast.net ** Part-time organist/music director-Wesley United Methodist Church, Marco Island, FL Contact Sharon 239-394-3734 email wumcmarco@comcast.net ** Part-time organist, 5-10 hours per week. St. Raphael's Episcopal Church, Fort Myers Beach, Fl. Call (239)463-6057 or e-mail revalice@saint-raphaels.org ** SUBSTITUTES Sandra Averhart (239)995-8837 sandralan@juno.com Funerals, Saturdays, Sundays, Other weekdays Mary Dixon (941)637-2694 dixonmed@comcast.net Weddings, Funerals, Saturdays, Sundays, Other weekdays John Fenstermaker (239)293-4654 johnfenstermaker@hotmail.com Weddings, Funerals, Fridays, Saturdays John Geib (920)246-3933 johnfgeib@yahoo.com Weddings, Funerals, Saturdays, Other weekdays Connie Hartt-Hitchcock (239)225-7281 Weddings, Funerals, Saturdays, Other weekdays (Th & Fri) Michael Helman (239)542-2858 michael@faithcapecoral.org Weddings, Funerals Robert Herrema (239)793-4030 rdaleherr@earthlink.net Conductor Funerals, Other weekdays Ruth Keel (239)472-6858 keelassoc@aol.com Weddings, Funerals Mary Kent (239)768-0580 mkent3@comcast.net Sundays Paula Leighton (508)769-3713 paulaleighton@comcast.net Weddings, Funerals, Saturdays, Sundays, Other weekdays October to May Dr. James Lorenz (239)574-7122 jimandjill97@hotmail.com Weddings, Funerals, Saturdays, Other weekdays Deborah Louth-Martin (239)598-2228 dlmusa@hotmail.com Weddings, Funerals, Saturdays, Sundays Elena Melnikov (239)593-5049, cell (239)248-3810 Mmelnikov3@aol.com Weddings, Funerals, Saturdays, Other weekdays Judith Ollikkala (239)947-2566 from Advent to Easter (Dec.-Apr.) Funerals, Saturdays, Sundays, Other weekdays Eleanor Phelps (239)768-1220 bobelphlps@aol.com Weddings, Funerals, Saturdays, Sundays, Other weekdays Robert Phelps (239)768-1220 bobelphlps@aol.com Weddings, Funerals, Saturdays, Sundays, Other weekdays ** Employers and job seekers are invited to post and search listings of available positions on the Guild's National Website. |
Certification |
| Certification information can be obtained by going to the AGO National website.
http://www.agohq.org/education/index.html |
Contact Us |
| DEAN Norman Libby (239)543-4106 wer2floridafolks@aol.com
SUB-DEAN James Lorenz (239)334-2479 jimandjill97@hotmail.com SECRETARY Mary Kent (239)768-0580 TREASURER-REGISTRAR Jonathan Birner (239)261-7421 MEMBER-AT-LARGE H.G. Fischer (239)775-0696 muzikfish@comcast.net MEMBER-AT-LARGE Michael Helman (239)239-542-2858 michael@faithcapecoral.org |
Links |
| Several links from the San Diego Chapter website
http://www.agosd.org/Olinks.htm AGO SALARY GUIDELINES http://www.agohq.org/profession/indexsalary.html ALLEN ORGANS AND PIANOS http://www.mathismusic.com ATLANTA BASED ORGAN BUILDER http://coulterorgans.com SOUTH FLORIDA ORGAN Johannus classical organs Roland keyboards Fort Myers, FL www.southfloridaorgan.com ORGAN SHOES http://organmastershoes.com/ PIPEDREAMS http://pipedreams.publicradio.org/ CHURCH STAFFING http://www.churchstaffing.com/html/jobs/jobs_search_openings.shtml CENTRAL MUSIC http://www.centralmusic.biz Representing: Rodgers - The world's leader in stereo imaged church organs and pipe/digital combination organs Fratelli Ruffatti - The distinguished pipe organ builders of Padua, Italy Hammond - Legendary organs for Gospel, Blues and Jazz Bluthner - Handmade German concert pianos, est. 1853 Roland - The world's largest builder of digital musical instruments PIPE ORGAN BUILDER www.stuartorgan.com |
| Visit the AGO National website |