Last updated: September 6, 2017 at 15:07 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 81 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 2017-2018
MONDAY SEPTEMBER 11, 2017
Steve Gerber Residence, Dalton OH
6:00 pm Dinner at Dutch Kitchen, Dalton
7:30 pm Virgil Fox Remembered
Presenter: W. Robert Morrison
Performers: Steve Gerber, Chad Pittman, Mark Thewes
SATURDAY OCTOBER 14, 2017
Blackstone Residence Organ, Bratenahl, OH
2:00 pm Concert by Chad Pittman and Mark Thewes
Open console following concert/demonstration
137rank “21st Century Aeolian-Skinner”
BUS TRANSPORTATION PROVIDED
SUNDAY NOVEMBER 5, 2017
4:00 pm Concert by Richard Elliott, Mormon Tabernacle Organist
Concert honoring Mark Thewes’ 40th Westbrook Park UMC anniversary at
Westbrook Park UMC, Canton OH
DECEMBER – No meeting scheduled
Merry Christmas and Happy New Year!
MONDAY JANUARY 22, 2018
Organist/Clergy Banquet at the Massillon Woman’s Club
6:00 pm Punch
6:30 pm Dinner
7:30 pm Program
MONDAY FEBRUARY 19, 2018
St. Mary’s Catholic Church, Massillon
7:30 pm Members’ Recital
FRIDAY MARCH 16, 2018
Walsh Chorale Concert/Choral Workshop
7:00 pm pre- program recital by Heather Cooper
7:30 pm Choral Concert and Workshop
Faith UMC, North Canton OH
MONDAY APRIL 23, 2018
Little Flower Catholic Church, North Canton OH
Recital/Demonstration of the new 3 Manual Allen organ and 12 ranks of pipes.
7:00 pm Concert by Mark Thewes (organ) and Dennis Roden (violin)
7:30 pm presentation by Bob DeMass (Allen) and open console
SATURDAY MAY 12, 2018
Organ Bus Tour to Ann Arbor, Michigan
7:15 am Bus pick up at Trinity UCC Parking Lot
First Presbyterian Church (Schoenstein)
University of Michigan Fisk organ and University Carillon
Eastern Michigan University (Æolian-Skinner)
Residence of James Kibbie (Létourneau House Organ)
Newsletter
THE CANTON CLARION
The Official Newsletter of the Canton Chapter AGO
NOTES FROM THE DEAN
Welcome to a new year with the Canton AGO! I am excited to welcome you this year after a summer of planning and preparation with our wonderful officers and committees. I am frequently reminded of how thankful I am for this wonderful, generous, and thriving chapter. The people, programs, and professional associations have dramatically impacted my life as a musician. We are so diverse, but enjoy active membership from organists of all backgrounds, church denominations, education, and experience.
I challenge you to find a way to help us continue to thrive and grow by inviting friends, family, colleagues, and acquaintances to join us so that they may also enjoy the benefits of our programs, newsletters, networking, and the national magazine. Please attend programs so that we may continue to enjoy high attendance at meetings and meaningful fellowship with each other.
Our wonderful program committee met in July and August to brainstorm and finalize details for an exciting season of invigorating programs from here at home in the Canton area to Ann Arbor, Michigan where we will enjoy our annual bus tour. I would like to thank Anthony Montagno (chair), Mark Thewes, and Sid Pryor for joining me in this effort. All programs and details will be listed in the yearbook (to be picked up at the first meeting or at your convenience), in each newsletter, and in e-mail reminders.
We are excited to welcome Mr. Levi M. Muriuki, Mrs. Ann Tschantz, Dr. Harry J. D’Agostino Jr., Mr. John W. Rohr Jr., Mrs. Nancy Robinson, Mrs. Susan D’Amico Leon, and Mrs. Catherine Dillon as new members this year. We are excited to get to know them and welcome them to the Canton AGO chapter!
I wish you all an artistic, enjoyable, and healthy year in your work as musicians. Please don’t hesitate to contact the guild if you need anything. We are an organization here to serve you!
Our September Meeting
Monday, September 11, 2017
6:00pm- Dinner at Dutch Kitchen
(Please contact Sub-Dean Anthony Montagno, no later than Friday September 8 to indicate dinner attendance- amontagno@trinityucc.com)
7:30pm – “Virgil Fox Remembered”
Presenter: W. Robert Morrison
Performers: Steve Gerber, Chad Pittman, Mark Thewes
Steve Gerber Residence
221 Tanglewood Dr.
Dalton, OH 44618
“Virgil Fox Remembered”
Allen Digital, presentation lecture, organ music, refreshments W. Robert Morrison, Steve Gerber, Chad Pittman, Mark Thewes
Dutch Kitchen
14278 Lincoln Way E.
Dalton, OH 44618
Family style Amish meals and straightforward American fare Buffet options
*Contact Sub-Dean Anthony Montagno by Friday September 8 to indicate presence at dinner amontagno@trinityucc.com
UPCOMING PROGRAMS
(MARK YOUR CALENDAR!)
BLACKSTONE RESIDENCE ORGAN TOUR AND CONCERT
- Saturday October 14, 2017
- Blackstone Residence-Bratenahl, OH
- 2:00 PM concert by Chad Pittman and Mark Thewes
- Welcome and presentation by Dr. Eugene Blackstone
- Open Console
- Bus transportation provided to and from Cleveland (1:00 departure from Trinity UCC)
- Second largest house organ in America
- blackstoneorgan.org (check out his website for organ and program info!)
RICHARD ELLIOT IN CONCERT
- Sunday November 5, 2017
- Westbrook Park United Methodist Church
- 4:00pm concert
- Reception following concert
- Honoring Mark Thewes’ 40th Westbrook Park UMC anniversary
- Concert co-sponsered by Canton AGO Chapter
- Elliot is the principal organist for the Mormon Tabernacle in Salt Lake City, Utah
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CHAPTER FINANCES |
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| Checking………………………………………………………………………………………………………….. | $3,389.02 |
| W. Robert Morrison Concert Fund…………………………………………………………………….. | $34,712.71 |
| Scholarship Fund…………………………………………………………………………………………….. | $22,903.15 |
Thanks to the following members who contributed to our special funds this year. Your generosity allows our outreach efforts to continue! (as of August 26th)
W. Robert Concert Fund Scholarship Fund
Dr. Harry D’Agostino, Jr. Dr. Harry D’Agostino, Jr.
Shirley Finney Shirley Finney
Carolyn Wallace Carolyn Wallace
Loretta Bower Jack Brannen
Jack Brannen Beth Fragasse
Nancy Howenstine Nancy Howenstine
Robert Morrison Bill Kendrick
Mason Meyer Ralph Morrison
Bill Kendrick Bruce Schutrum
James Burkholder
Ralph Morrison
*Our chapter donated $50 to the Stark Community Foundation’s “Immediate Impact Campaign” to restore the thirteen historic murals displayed in the lobby of the Frank T. Bow Federal Building in downtown Canton. Our scholarship and concert funds are held and maintained with the foundation.
*The Scholarship Committee awarded chapter members Noah Carpenter and Levi Muriuki $2,500 each for organ study as they study at Wright State University and Malone University, respectively. Noah studies with Dr. David Crean and Levi studies with Mark Thewes.
WELCOME NEW MEMBERS!
*A note from the Membership Chair
Dr. Harry J. D’Agostino Jr. MD
Mrs. Susan D’Amico Leon (dual member with Akron chapter)
Mrs. Catherine Dillon (daughter of Anne Elsass, Chapter Dean 1974-1976)
Mr. Levi M. Muriuki (recent Canton AGO scholarship winner-Malone University Senior) Mrs. Nancy Robinson (dual member with Akron chapter)
Mr. John W. Rohr Jr.
Mrs. Ann Tschantz, MEd
OPEN POSITION -RICHVILLE UCC
Director of Music Ministry, Organist, Choir Director, Hand Bell Director Position
These positions could be filled by one or two persons.
Richville United Church of Christ in Navarre, Ohio is actively seeking a Director of Music Ministry, organist, choir director, and hand bell director. At present we have one Sunday morning traditional service at 10:30am. Available is an 80 stop Allen organ, Kimball Grand Piano, 5 octaves of hand bells, and 3 octaves of choir chimes. Special arrangements may be made with organist for weddings and funerals. Work on growth in attendance of all choirs. Must be able to work in cooperation with the Pastor and Spiritual Life committee. June-August off. Competitive salary and independent hire preferred. Position available September 1, 2017.
Please send resume and references to:
Richville United Church of Christ
Attention Karen Gerber
6125 Richville Dr.
Navarre, OH 44662
Questions or for a copy of job description please call 330.465.7912.
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PROGRAMS 2017-2018
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.
Certification: We are pleased to announce two of our members who have passed their Service Playing Exams this year. They are Libby Saxton and Nancy Hownestine.
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
