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Youngstown Chapter |
| Last updated: December 29, 2008 |
Message from the Dean |
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Welcome to Youngstown, Ohio, and to our local chapter of the American Guild of Organists web page. A chapter of 52 members, we serve Youngstown and its surrounding areas. Our membership is not limited only to organists, but embraces all who enjoy and promote worship through music and song. Together we work to improve the quality of musical and liturgical performance within our community. Annually, we provide a variety of educational programs to enrich our personal skills which are free to members and friends. These events include recitals, lectures, workshops, and choral presentations. Light refreshments follow the events for interaction among those in attendance. We have an exciting listing of upcoming events for March, April, and May. Please refer to our Events Section for details. We encourage any musician from student to retiree to join us and enhance our endeavors towards achieving our motto: "Soli Deo Gloria." |
Local Events |
| JANUARY 2009
6 Tue. . .JAMES DAVID CHRISTIE, Organ. . .7:30 pm Saint Paul Cathedral 108 N. Dithridge St. Pittsburgh, PA 24 Sat. . . .AUGSBURG WINTER MUSIC CLINIC All Saints Lutheran Church Worthington web site: augsburgfortress.org/musicclinics FEBRUARY 20 Fri. . .THE PLANETS - Gustav Holst. . .8:00 pm Transcribed for Organ and performed by PETER SYKES Holy Trinity Lutheran Church 50 North Prospect, Akron 22 Sun. . . WEST SHORE CHORALE. . .7:30 pm Finely Aged Classics – Seeking Haydn $ John Drotleff, Music Director Rocky River Memorial Hall Hilliard Blvd at Wagar Rd, Rocky River |
Newsletter |
| Stop-Open-Reed
Newsletter of the Youngstown Chapter of The American Guild of Organists ____________________________________________________________ STOP-OPEN-REED Stop-Open-Reed, the newsletter of the Youngstown Chapter of the American Guild of Organists is edited by Gary P. Richards. Materials for the newsletter are due by the 20th of the month preceding publication. Information may be e-mailed to GPR534@aol.com; mailed to 2223 E Market Street, Warren, OH 44483. ________________ Volume 66 January No. 5 _________________ Pedals, Pipes and Pizza Review Continuing in the spirit of the International Year of the Organ, the Youngstown Chapter held a Pedals, Pipes, and Pizza workshop this past November 22, which drew some eleven students from the nearby suburbs, despite the wintery weather. The event began at 10:00 a.m. at St. John’s Episcopal Church in Youngstown with organist-choirmaster and co-host Dr. Richard Konzen demonstrating the Schlicker organ with the colorful Variations sur un Noël by Marcel Dupré. It was gratifying to see the expressions of wonder and excitement on the faces of the students as the piece progressed from one variation to the next. Konzen then explained the workings of the pipe organ, having a sampling of organ pipes on hand for the students to examine and play. The group was then “turned loose” to wander through the organ chamber and to have fun at the console. Theresa Izzo (Austintown Fitch senior) played the Phoenix Processional by Dan Locklair, which featured the organ’s antiphonal trumpet enchamade. Afterward, while enjoying pizza and pop in the parlor, the group watched the DVD entitled “Close Encounters: An Introduction to the Pipe Organ.” A short walk up Wick Avenue brought everyone to YSU’s Bliss Hall, which houses five mechanical-action instruments. Co-host Dr. Daniel Laginya demonstrated the recital hall’s Schlicker organ with the Ciacona in F Minor (22 variations) by Johann Pachelbel. The students then embarked on a tour of the facility’s organ studio and practice rooms, which were architecturally designed to acoustically compliment the Baroque-style instruments. Some of the students, thinking that the large Flentrop organ was out of tune, were fascinated to discover the instrument does not utilize equal temperament as do pianos, but rather a historical well-tempered tuning system. Craig Ziobert (YSU freshman) played the Prelude and Fugue in B-flat Major attributed to Bach. All in all, it was a wonderful learning experience and the students had a great time. Many thanks to Cathy Carroll and Nate Riggle for helping to make the day a big success. ~Daniel Laginya - - - - - - - - - - Youngstown Chapter AGO Remaining 2008-2009 Meetings 2009 -January - No Meeting- Friday, February 13. . .7:00 pm Wedding Music Showcase Concert St. Christine’s Catholic Church 3165 S. Schenley, Youngstown Monday, March 23. . .7:00 pm The Schubler Chorales of J.S. Bach Lecture-Recital by Dr. Anita Gorman St. Michael’s Catholic Church 300 N. Broad Street, Canfield -April - No Meeting- Monday, May 11. . .6:00 pm Annual Meeting and Banquet Bruno’s Restaurant 1984 Boardman-Canfield Road, Poland - - - - - - - - - - Wedding Music Showcase Concert Friday, February 13, 2009 7:00 pm St. Christine’s Church 3165 S. Schenley, Youngstown Invite prospective brides and grooms from your church to join you at our February Youngstown Chapter meeting to hear a variety of wedding music for their upcoming weddings. - - - - - - - - - - University of Kansas Sponsors North German Organ Study Tour From July 28 – August 10, 2009, the University of Kansas will sponsor KU European Organ Study Tour IV: North Germany, under the direction of professor Michael Bauer. This tour will include a significant number of the major Schnitger organs, as well as renaissance instruments, important 17th century organs by Scherer and Stellwagen, romantic organs by Ladegast and Sauer, and contemporary instruments by Ahrend and Metzler. We will also tour the Ahrend shop and have free time in Hamburg and Lübeck. For further information see the website: www2.ku.edu/~organ or write mbauer@ku.edu, or call 758.864.9744. - - - - - - - - - - JOB OPENINGS Organist-Choir Director. St. James Episcopal Church, 7640 Glenwood Avenue, Boardman 44512. One Sunday service, one adult choir. Two-manual Kegg Pipe Organ. Salary commensurate with music degree and experience. Contact Fr. Kelly Marshall at 330.758.2727 or send a resume to the church office. Organist. Historic Trinity United Methodist Church, 20 W. Front Street, Youngstown, OH 44503. Responsibilities include one Sunday service and one adult choir rehearsal. Weddings, funerals and special services. The instrument is a 4-manual, 89 rank Möller (restored by Schantz) pipe organ. Other duties include services (weddings and funerals) in the Chapel of Friendly Bells. Salary based on music degree and experience. Send resume to Vernon Brown, Chairman PPR committee at above address. Position available January 12, 2009. - - - - - - - - AGO REGION V CONVENTION Sunday, June 28 thru Wednesday, July 1, 2009 Detroit 2009 Renaissance! To see a full schedule, and to register on line, visit the Detroit chapter website: www.DetroitAGO.org. Hotel Information Detroit Renaissance Center Marriott Phone 313.568.1000 – Ask for AGO rate ($129 plus tax). Hotel Web site: www.marriott.com/hotels/travel/dtwdt-detroit-marriott-at-the-renaissance-center/ More information available in the January TAO. - - - - - - - - - - - Ring Out, Wild Bells Ring out, wild bells, to the wild sky, The flying cloud, the frosty light; The year is dying in the night, Ring, wild bells, and let him die. Ring out the old, ring in the new, Ring, happy bells, across the snow: The year is going, let him go; Ring out the false, ring in the true. Ring out a slowly dying cause, And ancient forms of party strife; Ring in the nobler modes of life, With sweeter manners, purer laws.. Ring out the want, the care the sin, The faithless coldness of the times; Ring out, ring out my mournful rhymes, But ring the fuller minstrel in. Ring out false pride in place and blood, The civic slander and the spite; Ring in the love of truth and right, Ring in the common love of good. Ring out old shapes of foul disease, Ring out the narrowing lust of gold; Ring out the thousand wars of old, Ring in the thousand years of peace. Ring in the valiant man and free, The larger heart, the kindlier hand; Ring out the darkness of the land, Ring in the Christ that is to be. –Alfred Lord Tennyson - - - - - - FINE! |
Membership |
| 2006-2007 Membership Fees
$88.00 Regular Member $64.00 Special (Senior/Disabled,over 65) $36.00 Student $64.00 Partner/ Second Member $35.00 Dual (indicate primary chapter) $15.00 Chapter Friend A special feature that our chapter offers for first year members is a discounted membership fee of $52. Contact Kay Gray kgraymm@aol.com for a membership form. |
Placement |
| Employers and job seekers are invited to post and search listings of available positions on the Guild's National Website. |
Certification |
| The Youngstown Chapter AGO has a strong performance record when it comes to the guild exams: over one-third of the current membership holds at least one guild certificate. The requirements for professional certification appear in the July issue of "The American Organist." The Service Playing exam can be taken in the Youngstown Chapter anytime before April 30, 2007; the Colleague exam can also be taken locally, on either May 11 or November 16, 2007. The Choir Master, Associate, and Fellowship exams are administered at nearby examination centers in Cleveland or Pittsburgh. Examination materials and repertoire are kept in the Cathedral Music Library and are available to chapter members. For further information, please contact Daniel Laginya, examination coordinator, at dlaginya@zoominternet.net
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Contact Us |
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Dean: Daniel Laginya dlaginya@zoominternet.net Subdean: Catherine Carroll ahinote4u@msn.com Secretary: Marianne Speicher mmspeicher@gmail.com Treasurer: Kathryn Gray kgraymm@aol.com Newsletter editor: Gary Richards GPR534@aol.com Executive Board Members Brad Bonham brad135642@yahoo.com Larry Harris lfharris@cc.ysu.edu Tim Elder timelder@zoominternet.net Gary Richards GPR534@aol.com Anita Gorman aggorman@sbcglobal.net Linda Rein linda.rein@solichmusic.com |
Links |
| Hemry Pipe Organ Company http://www.Hemryorgan.com
Kegg Organ Company http://www.Keggorgan.com Schantz Organ Company http://www.schantzorgan.com Youngstown State University Concert Series http://www.fpa.ysu.edu/ |
| Visit the AGO National website |