Last updated: February 25, 2017 at 18:43 pm
Message from the Dean
Greetings from the Canton, Ohio Chapter of the AGO!
The Canton Chapter was chartered on June 14, 1954 and continues to be an active chapter to this day. We have 80 members in our chapter serving in local churches of every denomination.
Our chapter meets monthly at a different church or other venue from September through May. Visitors are most welcome to attend any of our meetings.
Local Events
AGO PROGRAMS 2016-2017
MONDAY, SEPTEMBER 26, 2016
Advent Lutheran Church, Hartville
6:00 pm Dinner at Hartville Kitchen
7:30 pm Organ – Piano Duets
MONDAY, OCTOBER 24, 2016
Trinity United Church of Christ, Canton
7:00 pm Concert by Anthony Montagno, Organist with Graham Hicks, Pianist
7:30 pm Handbell Festival by Choirs of
Greensburg UMC, Trinity UCC, Canton and Zion UCC, North Canton
MONDAY, NOVEMBER 21, 2016
Organist/Clergy Banquet at the Massillon Woman’s Club
6:00 pm Punch – 6:30 pm Dinner
7:30 pm Concert by the Camarada Brass Quintet
DECEMBER – No meeting scheduled
Merry Christmas and Happy New Year!
MONDAY, JANUARY 23, 2017
St. Paul Episcopal Church, Canton
7:30 pm – Jean Langlais, The Man and His Music
Presented by Dr. Ann Labounsky,
Professor of Organ and Sacred Music, Duquesne University
MONDAY, FEBRUARY 27, 2017
Christ United Methodist Church, Alliance
7:30 pm Member’s Recital
SUNDAY, MARCH 19, 2017
Christ Presbyterian Church, Canton
5:00 pm Organ Concert by Christopher Houlihan
MONDAY, APRIL 24, 2017
Community Christian Church, North Canton
7:00 pm Concert by James Oakley, Organist & Pianist
7:30 pm Rev. Sharon Dobbins Alberson on “Musician-Clergy-Church Relations”
SATURDAY, MAY 13, 2017
Organ Bus Tour to Dayton
7:00 am Bus pick up at Westbrook Park Parking Lot
Visit: Dayton – Westminster Presbyterian Church
Shiloh United Church of Christ – St. George Episcopal Church
Newsletter
THE CANTON CLARION
The Official Newsletter of the Canton Chapter AGO
LINKS:
AGO National Website: http://www.agohq.org
Canton AGO Newsletter Webpage: http://agohq.org/chapter/?handle=canton
Charles Kegg organ builder and member of the Canton Chapter: www.keggorgan.com
Canton Symphony Orchestra <cantonsymphony@cantonsymphony.pmailus.com>
Tuscarawas Philharmonic: http://tuscarawasphilharmonic.org/
Akron Chapter: http://akronago.org/
Buffalo (NY) AGO Chapter: http://agobuffalo.org
CANTON CHAPTER OFFICERS
Dean – Chad Pittman
Sub-Dean – Anthony Montagno
Treasurer – Sid Pryor
Secretary – Vicki Ryan
Membership
If you would like to join the Canton chapter, please contact:
Mark Thewes – membership
email:Teemark@aol.com 330-833-6301 home
Placement
Employers and job seekers are invited to post and search listings of available positions on the Guild’s National Website.
Organist Job Description
St. Timothy’s Episcopal Church
Massillon, Ohio
Purpose
We are seeking an Organist and Choir Director who will continue and enhance our fine musical tradition and worship life. We are a traditional parish with a long history of outstanding choirs; we are hoping to rebuild our music program in the years ahead. Our Schantz rebuilt console is said to be among the finer organs in the area.
Compensation
Approximately $15,000, based upon skill, education, and experience level. This position is defined as 3/8 time, salaried, year-round employee.
Send Cover letter and Resume to: The Rev. George Baum
St. Timothy’s Episcopal Church
226 Third St SE Massillon OH 44646
FatherGeorgeBaum@gmail.com
Simpson United Methodist Church looking for an organist. 3 manual Allen.
4900 Middlebranch Ave NE, Canton, OH 44705
Phone: (330) 492-1632
Werner United Methodist Church – organist wanted
5116 Werner Church Rd Ne, North Canton, OH 44721
Phone: (330) 877-9338
Certification
Contact Us
Chad Pittman – Dean
330-608-1655
chadpit@msn.com
Anthony Montagno – Sub-Dean
234-205-4521
Sid Pryor, Treasurer
330-603-2057
sjpdgs@sbcglobal.net
Vicki Ryan – Secretary
330-492-0411
cvvlryan@peoplepc.com
Links
Charles Kegg organ builder and member of the Canton Chapter
Canton Symphony Orchestra
Tuscarawas Philharmonic
AGO National website
