[Updated 8 September 2019]
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From Your Dean
Matthew Provost, Dean
Greetings friends!
Ready, set, GO! September is here, and we’re all rested up and geared up for the season to begin (right?). Our season kick-off is just a week away, on SUNDAY, SEPTEMBER 8. Our aim is to have as great a chapter (and friends!) representation as possible, so we chose to avoid the work week and revel in the cool glow of a late summer seaside Sunday afternoon and early evening. Stonington is magical at twilight, and maybe we’ll even get a famous Stonington sunset.
I love start-of-year socials because one gets to hear about all the interesting summer happenings. Our chapter has news as well: we have some new members, some members have new jobs, some have retired, some are shopping for new organs, and one long-time member and friend has passed away (see below). Friends, let’s gather in the garden at Calvary Church next Sunday and reconnect, share our stories, remember a cherished friend and colleague, and talk ORGAN!
RSVP immediately for planning purposes to Maryann McCary (maryann0320[at]aol[dot]com). Tell her what you plan to bring.
See you by the sea side!
–Matthew
Steve Anderson
New London chapter member Steve Anderson passed away on August 27. An enthusiastic member of our chapter for over a decade, he served as organist/director at both St. James Episcopal Church in New London and Calvary Church in Stonington, after which he and his wife Patty continued their association with St. James, singing in the choir.
I knew Steve as an excellent musician. I enjoyed his organ performances, especially the solo recitals he worked hard to present during the time that his abilities were gradually declining. And the few snippets I heard of his jazz piano playing were clearly those of a talented jazz pianist.
When Steve and I were both board members of the AGO, we often shared rides to board meetings. I enjoyed our time together; Steve was a good listener and had many entertaining stories to tell.
Please extend your condolences to Steve’s widow, Patty Anderson. There will be a memorial service at St. James Episcopal Church, New London, on Sunday, September 29, at 1 pm.
–Elizabeth Limkemann
2nd Mondays!
- September 8 – Chapter Picnic & Season Kick-Off (That’s right, it’s a Sunday!): Calvary Church, Stonington, 5-8 pm
- October 14 – Chapter Installation Service & 70th Anniversary Supper
- November 11 – Joint Event with NECT Chapter
- December 9 – Advent Members’ Recital
- January 13 – Viewing Party: “The Genius of Cavaillé-Coll”
- January 26 – Children’s Choir Festival (also a Sunday)
- February 10 – Roberta Bitgood Scholarship Auditions
- March 9 – Guest Presentation
- April – No event: Easter is April 12
- May 11 – University Organ Student Presentation
- June 8 – End of Year Banquet
About Our Site
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Executive Board, 2019-2020
Dean — Matthew Provost — matthew.n.provost[at]gmail[dot]com
Sub Dean — Elizabeth Limkemann — elim44[at]99main[dot]com
Secretary — Maryann McCary — maryann0320[at]aol[dot]com
Treasurer — Susan Rees Jones — uppereight[at]aol[dot]com
Members-at-Large
John Anthony — jpant[at]conncoll[dot]edu
Ellen Bowlin — bobellenbowlin[at]gmail[dot]com
Susan Paisley — spaisley[at]optonline[dot]net
Simon Holt — smo.artisticdirector[at]yahoo[dot]com
Jake Troy — j.troy[at]icloud[dot]com
Newsletter Editor — Maryann McCary — maryann0320[at]aol[dot]com
Membership Directory — Matthew Provost — matthew.n.provost[at]gmail[dot]com
Education/Exams — John Anthony
Librarian — Douglas Green
Placement — Alan McNeely
Professional Development — Douglas Green
Scholarship Coordinator — Jesse Glaude
Newsletter : Things Great & Swell
Things Great & Swell is published on the first of each month from September through June, with one unscheduled summer issue published at the Dean’s discretion. Issues are disseminated to members only via e-mail (or snail mail, as needed).
Past issues of TG&S are available for download at this archive page.
Membership Policy
The mission of the American Guild of Organists is to foster a thriving community of musicians who share their knowledge and inspire passion for the organ. Membership in the New London County chapter of the AGO is open to anyone with an interest in the organ and to all organists from new beginners to seasoned performers.
The New London chapter welcomes church musicians regardless of education or ability.
A directory of local members is published and disseminated annually. To update your information in the directory or provide other content, please contact Matthew Provost (matthew.n.provost [at] gmail [dot] com).
Placement
Employers and job seekers are invited to log in and post or search listings of available positions on the AGO national website. Also, you may join our chapter to receive the monthly Things Great & Swell which does publish relevant local information. Thanks to Alan McNeely for agreeing to serve as our new local placement officer!
Certification
For local information about continuing education opportunities or official AGO Exams, you may contact John Anthony (jpant [at] conncoll [dot] edu).
Contact Us
DEAN Matthew Provost — matthew.n.provost[at]gmail[dot]com
SUB DEAN Elizabeth Limkemann — elim44[at]99main[dot]com
Roberta Bitgood Organ Scholarship
2019 WINNERS ANNOUNCED!
Katy King, of Groton
William “Billy” Wolfe, of Colchester
Congratulations!
For further information, see: Roberta Bitgood Scholarship
2019-2020 Encore Organ Scholarship
The New Haven Chapter of the AGO is accepting applications for the 2019-2020 Encore Organ Scholarship. The deadline to apply is September 30th. Please forward this message to any interested piano students and teachers.
The chapter is seeking music students, ages 10 to 16, who are interested in studying with a qualified local organist.
Scholarships are given in an amount sufficient to pay for 10 hour-long organ lessons. More frequent, shorter lessons can be arranged if this is amenable to the teacher and scholarship recipient. Scholarship recipients will take part in a short recital at the end of the year of study. For detailed requirements and to download the application form, see the New Haven chapter web site at http://www.sacredmusicct.org/scholarship/.
Questions should be directed to Jay Lindsay, Education Coordinator of the New Haven AGO Chapter (email: jaylindsay1[at]gmail[dot]com).
