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The GuilderN E W S L E T T E R O F T H E C O L U M B U S C H A P T E R
A M E R I C A N G U I L D O F O R G A N I S T S
Vo lume 91 - I s sue 2
February, 2007 - ag o c o lumbus . o r g
DEAN’S CORNERAn Historic Church and its Hybrid Organ
If you traveled with us on the Columbus Day 2005 Organ Crawl, you mayremember several unfamiliar yet distinctive church sanctuaries. Perhaps itwas First Church of Christ, Scientist downtown, or Old First Presbyterianin the Near East Side, or it just might have been Gates-Fourth UnitedMethodist in Victorian Village. Whichever one it was, you may have leftthere wondering “Why did I never visit here before?”
We will hold our February 12th meeting in another hidden architectural “gem” - Holy NameChurch in the Campus District. Holy Name’s interior is designed in a majestic neo-Romanesquestyle with a prominent central dome. Like many other traditionally-designed inner city churchbuildings, it now hosts a bi-cultural Caucasian/Latino congregation. Its choir loft similarlyholds a 3-manual combination pipe/electronic “hybrid” organ installed in 2002. Parish music director and chaptermember Bill Miller will give us a tour of Holy Name’s sanctuary and demonstrate this very interesting instrument.
The remainder of this month’s GUILDER is devoted to our upcoming Regional Convention. I ask each of you to readcarefully all of the items, and to assist the convention effort in every way possible. Don’t just visit an historic churchnext month - be part of the historic AGO Discovers Columbus event!
Looking forward to seeing you soon,
Robert Wisniewski, AAGO, Dean, Columbus Chapter AGO
CONVENTION ISSUE
Parking at Holy Name Church: There is a parking lot on the other side of Patterson Avenue just beyond the housebeside the school. When coming from High Street, you pass the school across the street from the church, pass the house,and come to the parking lot. The front doors of the church will be open. Please use the parking lot because Street parkingis Permit parking. Thank You!
FEBRUARY AGO MEETINGMonday, February 12, 2007 at 7:30 p.m.
Holy Name Church - 154 East Patterson AveColumbus Ohio 43202
WELCOME NEW MEMBERSColumbus Chapter AGO extends a warm welcome to the following new members:
Arlene (Arla) Slate Cahill - 6020 McCotter Rd. - Dublin, OH 43016 - 614-560-4221 - [email protected]/Pianist at West Jefferson United Methodist Church
Carol Camm - 63 Goings Lane - Reynoldsburg, OH 43068 - 740-964-6881 - [email protected] available to substitute for Sunday PM, weddings and funerals
Amy Baker - 5479 Leinster St. - Canal Winchester, OH 43110 - 614-920-4788 - [email protected]
EVENTS OF INTEREST TO AGO MEMBERSLinda Nolan - FEBRUARY 11TH RECITAL CANCELED - Linda Nolan of Worthington United Methodist Church hascanceled her recital on Sunday, February 11, 2007 at 4:30 p.m.
Marti Rideout at First Congregational Church - Sunday, February 11, 2007 at 4:00 p.m. Marti Rideeout from Church ofthe Good Shepherd in Burke, Virginia will present a program of Bach, Phillips, Near, Dubois and Dupre on both organs.
Erik Wm. Suter - will perform in recital at St. Mark’s Episcopal Church, 2151 Dorset Road, Columbus, on Friday evening,February 16, at 8 p.m. Mr. Suter is organist and associate director of music at Washington National Cathedral. He studiedat Oberlin and Yale and has also served as organist at Trinity Church, Copley Square, All Saints, Boston, and Trinity Churchon the Green, New Haven. Free.
The Four Organists - Sunday, February 18 at 3:00 p.m. - Organists G. Dene Barnard (emeritus First CongregationalChurch), Robert Griffith (Ohio Wesleyan University and First Community church), James Hildreth (Broad StreetPresbyterian), and James Yeager (Pontifical College Josephenum) share the playing duties in what promises to be a veryexciting afternoon. Four of Columbus' most prominent organists, who were also members of the diocesan OrganCommission, put the new Fritts organ through its paces in a varied program.
Sing Us to Heaven - Friday, February 23 at 7:30 p.m. - Saint Joseph Cathedral is proud to have the Lancaster Chorale, con-ducted by Robert Trocchia, as the choral ensemble in residence. Widely considered one of Central Ohio's premier choralensembles, the Lancaster Chorale has performed in the cathedral regularly in recent seasons. Works of Herbert Howells, localcomposer Tim Sarsany, and others are on the program. Admission for this concert is $12.00. Tickets will be available at thedoor.
Old Time Religion - Northwest Christian Church - February 25, 2007 at 3:00 p.m. What better way to celebrate our 50thAnniversary than to bring back one of the most popular of the Chalice Arts Series programs of all times - "Gimme That OldTime Religion." Come to hear the choirs of Northwest Christian Church, along with many accompanying instruments(including a pump organ), sing the songs that have been the tunes of our heritage. Those attending will be able to sing someof their favorite hymns.
Paul Jacobs - of Julliard will present a concert at Capital University on Friday, March 9, 2007 at Mees Hall, on the Schantz.Master Class which AGO is invited to on Thursday Afternoon, March 8, 2007. More information to follow in the Marchissue of The Guilder.
Celebrate Life at Northwest Christian Church - March 16 & 17, 2007 at 7:30 P.M. The gifted NWCC Youth Choir willpresent this musical play by Burly Red and Ragan Courtney. The Gospel writers Matthew, Mark, Luke, and John tell thestory of Jesus' birth, life, death, and resurrection with Christ's invitation to abundant life for all.
Jim Hildreth - will present Celebrations: Music for Organ, Harp, Flute and Violin at Broad Street Presbyterian Church.Sunday, March 18, 2007 at 4:00 p.m. For his 20th annual recital at Broad Street Presbyterian Church, organist Jim Hildrethwill be joined by international concert harpist Grace Cloutier, Columbus flautist Valerie Adams, and violinist JamesSkidmore, a former member of the Columbus Symphony. The concert will celebrate the significant anniversaries ofBuxtehude, Langlais, Elgar, Grieg, and Sibelius. Works by Saint-Saëns, Debussy, Martinu, Mozart, and Joe Utterback willalso be included. Solo organ and solo harp selections will be complemented by music for piano and flute, as well as variousother combinations of harp, flute, violin and organ.
EMPLOYMENT OPPORTUNITIES
Coordinator of Liturgical Music - Church of the Ascension-276 South Main Street-Johnstown, OH 43031-(740)967-7871. Small parish (360 families) 15 minutes NE of Columbus is searching for a vibrant, creative individual withlove for and commitment to good Catholic liturgy to lead music program for our growing faith community. Comegrow with us! Responsibilities include: playing organ for three weekend Masses, adult choir. Part-time (12-15hours/week). Salary commensurate with education and experience. We are also in need of a Temporary Organist to playtwo Sunday Masses for the next few weeks, until a replacement is found for our departed Organist. If there is a recip-ient of this message that could help out, a call to the Church Office at 740-967-7871, or to Joe Lindsay at 740-924-3235 would be appreciated.
Organist - The Grove City United Methodist Church has an opening for “Organist”. The organist plays for our 8:30and 11 am traditional worship services each Sunday, rehearses with our choir each Wednesday evening during theschool year, and plays for special worship serivces including Christmas Eve, Ash Wednesday, Holy Week, weddings,funerals, and the Christmas and Easter cantatas. There are additional practices in preparation for the cantatas.Important considerations include: ability to cooperate with the Senior Pastor, Choir Director, and Worship Committee,and experience in providing excellent traditional Christian organ music. Salary is $9342/year. Please submit resume toPastor Ken Kirk, GCUMC, 2710 Columbus Street, Grove Ciry, OH 43123. For more information call Pastor Ken at(614) 875-5612.
Organist Available - My name is Michael Schreffler; I currently serve an ELCA Lutheran church in Toledo, a wonder-ful congregation possessing a fine instrument.While our services are very liturgical, I have experience servingMethodist, Presbyterian and Episcopal congregations as well. My teachers have included John Walker and RobertGlasgow, and in addition to Sunday services, I try to offer one to two recitals per year, all alongside my full time insur-ance work. My contact information would be this email: [email protected], work number 419-539-2889, orcurrent home number 419-829-0949.
COLUMBUS AGO LIAISON FOR PLACEMENT & SUBSTITUTESAs of January 9, 2007, Chad Baker will be the Columbus AGO liaison for Placement and Substitutes. All notices con-cerning substitutes needed, positions open, or musicians available should be sent to him at:
Chad Baker - 8740 Millwheel Drive - Reynoldsburg, OH 43068(phone) 614.864.8505 - (e-mail) [email protected]
SINGING GOD’S SONG FAITHFULLY: IMPLICATIONS FOR MUSIC AND THEOLOGYFACULTY SEEKING TO PREPARE MUSIC LEADERSHIP FOR THE CHURCH
We invite you to attend the Lilly Fellows Regional conference, “Singing God’s Song Faithfully: Implications forMusic and Theology Faculty Seeking to Prepare Music Leadership for the Church.” The conference will be heldat the University of Notre Dame, April 12-14, 2007. A registration fee of $125 will provide materials and foodcosts during the conference. The conference is intended for church musicians, music and theology faculty, andother persons interested in/responsible for planning and implementing worship services. Information about theconference can be found at: http://www.lillyfellows.org/regional_conferences.htm.
We look forward to stimulating conversation about how the worshiplife of the church can be enriched through song.
After registering for the convention at the Hyatt on Capitol Square, the offi cial
welcome begins at the Ohio Statehouse (across the
street from the hotel)
June 25, 2007 at 6:30 pm,
with A Capitol Welcome - Brass Fanfare and Greetings.
Monday, June 25Competition
North Broadway United Methodist Church, Columbus: 1972 III Casavant
Young Organists Symposium—for ages 10-14
Asbury United Methodist Church, Delaware: 2007 III Klais
A Capitol Welcome!
Brass Fanfare and Greetings in the State House Atrium
Brass Spectacular—Hymn Festival
Saint Mary Church (RC), German Village: 1902 II Schuelke/2001 Muller Richard Webster conducts the sixty-voice festival choir & brass
Tuesday, June 26Recital—Huw Lewis, organ
Gray Chapel, Ohio Wesleyan University, Delaware: 1980 IV Klais
Concert—Steven Egler, organ & Frances Shelly, fl ute
Asbury United Methodist Church, Delaware Premiere: commissioned work by Wilbur Held
Workshops I
A. Trends in Contemporary OrganbuildingDiscussion with builders whose new instruments will be heard during the Convention. Moderator: James Yeager (Hotel)
B. Great Things with Small Worshipping Communities: Marilyn KeiserDevelopment of musical resources in small worshipping communities. (Central Presbyterian Church: II Hook & Hastings/Brandt)
C. Organ Plus: Shelly/Egler duoSurvey of music for organ and C instruments (Trinity Lutheran Church, 1992 III Berghaus)
D. Ensuring the Vitality of AGO Chapters–National’s Highest Priority: James Thomashower (Hotel)
Worship—First Congregational Church
1931 IV Kimball; 1972 III BeckerathFirst Church Choir: Timothy Smith, director Sara Seidel, James Hildreth, G. Dene Barnard, organists Premiere: commissioned work by Sheena Phillips
Recital—Mary Preston, organ
Broad Street Presbyterian Church 1936 IV Moller/1986 Schantz
Wednesday, June 27Recital—Competition Winner
Mees Hall, Capital University: 2005 III Schantz
Workshops II
A. A Survey of Professional and Career Development Topics: Donna Wernz (Broad Street United Methodist Church)
B. Choral Composition Roundtable: Discussion with composers including some whose music will be heard during the Convention. Moderator: Robert Trocchia (Broad Street Presbyterian Church)
C. Buxtehude and the Stylus Phantasticus: James David Christie (Saint Joseph Cathedral (RC): 2006 III Fritts)
D. Handbells/Keyboard: Jane McFadden & Janet Linker (Broad Street United Methodist Church: 1981/2002 IV Bunn=Minnick)
Recital—Carole Terry, organ
Saint Agatha Church (RC): 2006 II Bedient
Workshops III
A. Brahms Chorale Preludes: Carole Terry (Saint Agatha Church)
B. Are You Ready to Pass Your Next AGO Exam?: Joy Schroeder (Covenant Presbyterian Church: 1963 III Moller/2004 Peebles-Herzog)
C. Choral Reading Session / Rehearsal Techniques:
James Gallagher & Cynthia Adcock
(Northwest Christian Church: 1957 III Schantz/2001 Peebles-Herzog)
D. Jazz in Worship–Old Songs in New Ways: Vaughn Wiester (Covenant Presbyterian Church)
Anglican Evensong—Saint Mark’s Episcopal Church
1987 II Casavant Saint Mark’s Choir: Gary Garber, director; Michael Murray, organist
Recital—Craig Cramer, organ
Saint Joseph CathedralThe honoring of Dorothy Riley for a lifetime of service.
Thursday, June 28 Concert—Columbus Children’s Choir
Sandra Mathias, director (Pontifi cal College Josephinum: 1989 I Walker)
Workshops IV
A. Organ Repertoire–Old and New: Robert Hobby (Worthington Presbyterian Church: 1986 III Schantz/2006 Bunn=Minnick)
B. Improvisation Basics–From Pencil Sketch to Final Portrait: Robert Wisniewski (Worthington United Methodist Church: 1977, 1986, 1995 III Schlicker)
C. Vocal Development in Young Singers: Sandra Mathias (Josephinum)
D. Church Music 101-Exploring non-musical elements in a healthy and growing music ministry: Don Marler (Josephinum)
Wilbur Held: His Life and Music
Trinity Episcopal Church: 1970 Casavant III
Vespers—Saint Joseph Cathedral
2003 II Gober and 2006 III FrittsSaint Joseph Cathedral Choir: Paul Thornock, directorGail Walton, Robert Wisniewski, Dorothy Riley, organistsPremiere: commissioned work by Robert Hobby
Closing Gala Concert—First Congregational Church
James David Christie & Jane Parker Smith, organistsFestival Choir & Brass: Richard Webster, conductor
Compline—Central Presbyterian Church
Men’s Choirs of Saint Joseph Cathedral & First Congregational Church
Friday, June 29Two Post-convention Organ Crawls:
A. More Great Organs of Columbus
B. Meet the Builders: Convention Instruments and Their Creators
Register online or request hard copy
registration materials from Sally Beske,
119 Keethler Drive North
Westerville, OH 43081www.agocolumbus.orgwww.agocolumbus.org
Plan your own extended stay
in this vibrant city with
fantastic food and lively
Downtown neighborhoods.
A special rate at the Hyatt on
Capitol Square is guaranteed
from June 21-July 1. Visit our
website and click on 2007
Region V Convention and
follow the link to
“Reserve Your Room Now”.
We’ll See You Here!
AGO Region V Convention
AGO Discovers Columbus
HonorsDorothy Riley and Wilbur Held
A noted organist and recitalist, Dorothy Riley has spent a lifetime as a church musi-cian. She has served as organist in many churches, with tenures of 20 and 16 yearsamong them and ongoing service as assistant organist at St. Joseph Cathedral inColumbus. She has won American Guild of Organists’ local and regional competitionsand has served as Dean of the Akron Chapter and Sub-Dean of the Central OhioChapter.
But Dorothy is most widely known through her work at University Music House inColumbus, where she served the organ, sacred choral, and handbell music needs of
musicians throughout the area. Her strength was anticipating those needs and matching them to the individualmusician or church. For many years her workshop and seminar presentations have assisted novice and veteranchurch musicians alike in fulfilling their various professional needs. Dorothy is a “friend to musicians.”
Teacher, organist, composer, and clinician are words that describe Wilbur Held. Nowretired from his position as Professor of Organ and Church Music and head of the keyboarddepartment at The Ohio State University, Wilbur continues to be active composing, play-ing, and giving recitals. He was also involved as church organist/music director at TrinityEpiscopal Church in Columbus during his teaching years.
Wilbur was active in both the American Guild of Organists and the Hymn Society ofAmerica, serving on the national councils of both. He is a past-dean of the Central OhioChapter, AGO. His composing emphasizes modest technical requirements and flexibilityof registration demands so that pieces are practical for a wide range of instruments. Nochurch musician’s repertoire would be complete without works by Wilbur Held.
Dorothy Riley and Wilbur Held will be honored at separate moments during the convention. Ifyou wish to participate in honoring Dorothy and Wilbur, please send your tax-deductible donations(checks made payable to Columbus Chapter AGO) to:
Columbus Chapter AGOc/o Carol Hofer - 2671 Montcalm Road - Columbus, OH 43221
Please indicate how your donation is to be divided between the recipients.
ATTENTIONColumbus Chapter Members:
If you have already volunteered to work at the con-vention, THANK YOU! The next step is to REG-ISTER. Your volunteering is greatly appreciated,but no Columbus Chapter member gets in free –not even the Steering Committee. So be sure totake advantage of the early bird discount (beforeMarch 1). Go to www.agocolumbus.org and click on the conventionbutton, or contact Sally Beske and ask her to mail a registration form.
If you have not yet volunteered, have you forgotten your sacred duty toGod and Saint Cecilia? Don’t worry, it’s not too late. You will soonreceive a friendly call from a fellow Columbus Chapter member.Please look over this list and be prepared to let the Chapter memberknow what you would like to do. The goal is 100% involvement ofthe Chapter!
I WANTYOU
AGO DISCOVERS COLUMBUS 2007 - VOLUNTEER JOBS Job and description
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needed
Contact
1. Competition Drivers – Need car. Must be available Monday, June 25. Some needed Sat/Sun June 23/24. Pick up judges and contestants at airport, transport to hotel, North Broadway United Methodist, etc.
3-5 Jim Hildreth [email protected]
2. Competition Monitors – Must be available June 22- 25. Assure there are no distractions or noise during rehearsal and competition times. Assist competitors and judges with any needs.
3-8 Jim Hildreth [email protected]
3. Competition Greeters. Must be available Monday, June25. Greet audience members, provide directions, etc.
2 Jim Hildreth [email protected]
4. On Call Logistics Staff – Need cell phone. Might need car. Run errands, help with last minute details. Specify what dates you are available.
10 Stan Osborn [email protected]
5. Workshop Assistants – Setup and take down equipment, distribute handouts, assist presenters with needs.
16 Stan Osborn [email protected]
6. Ushers – Greet audience at concerts. Give directions to facilities. Direct public and conventioneers to reserved/unreserved seating. Arrive 1 hour early. Specify available dates.
50 Stan Osborn [email protected]
7. Setup/Breakdown Crew – Move chairs and music stands before and after events.
10 Stan Osborn [email protected]
8. Bus Captains – Direct conventioneers to correct buses, make sure driver knows directions, where to park, make announcements on bus.
8-10 Don Bogaards [email protected]
9. Hospitality Staff – Help with refreshments (setup, serve, takedown), greet arrivals in hotel lobby on Monday, assist people with special needs, staff booth, etc.
25 Sally Casto [email protected]
10. CPR On Call – Must be trained in CPR. Be on call for events you attend in case of an emergency.
5 Stan Osborn [email protected]
11. Registration Packet Staff – Prepare packets and badges. Must be available prior to the convention.
2-3 Sally Beske [email protected]
12. Registration Desk Staff – Staff the booth each day. Must be available mornings of convention. Attend orientation session with Sally prior to convention.
6-8 Sally Beske [email protected]
13. Convention Photographers – Must have own camera. Photograph all convention activities for Columbus Chapter archives.
2 Stan Osborn [email protected]
14. Tuesday Dinner Servers – Wait tables for the dinner at First Congregational Church, Tuesday June 26.
15 Sally Casto [email protected]
Convention Hotel The convention hotel is The Hyatt on Capitol Square across from the State Capitol build-ing. The convention rates are guaranteed for 6/21/2007 – 7/1/2007 as long as you regis-ter by June 1, 2007. The basic rate is $115 plus tax per room per night for one to fourpeople. Enjoy this convenient downtown location close to many of the venues and con-vention transportation base of operation.
Hyatt on Capitol Square75 East State Street - Columbus, Ohio 43215
USA - Tel: 614 228 1234 Fax: 614 469 9664
Mention AGO Discovers Columbus or the American Guild of Organists to be sure you are receiving the conven-tion rate. There are three parking options. Rates stated may increase. Inquiries can be made as follows:
Hyatt Valet Parking 614-288-1234 Free in and out privileges
City Center Garage 614-461-4454 No in and out privileges
Ohio Statehouse Parking Garage 614-728-2557 No in and out privileges
AGO REGION V CONVENTION-June 25-28, 2007Be on time for the discounted
early registration date, March 1, 2007**Registrations include three evening meals**
Register online (www.agocolumbus.org) or contact:AGO Discovers Columbus Registrar - 119 Keethler Drive North - Westerville, OH 43081
Check out the convention schedule of recitals, workshops and worship services in the Januaryissue of TAO, pages 66 and 67. More information is on pages 64-65.
Check out the Columbus. Ohio Chapter web site www.agocolumbus.org and click on the 2007 Region V Conventionlink for all of the above information and more.
The convention hotel is The Hyatt on Capitol Square across from the State Capitol building. The convention rates are guaranteed for6/21/2007 - 7/1/2007 as long as you register by June 1, 2007. The basic rate is $115 plus tax per room per night for one to four peo-ple. Enjoy this convenient downtown location close to many of the venues and convention transportation base of operation.
Hyatt on Capitol Square - 75 East State Street - Columbus, Ohio 43215, USA - Telephone: 614 228 1234 - Fax: 614 469 9664
Mention AGO Discovers Columbus or the American Guild of Organists or register via the hotel link on our web site to be sure youare receiving the convention rate.
After registering for the convention at the Hyatt, the convention officially begins at the Ohio Statehouse (across the streetfrom the Hyatt) on Monday, June 25, 2007 at 6:30 p.m. during A Capitol Welcome - Brass Fanfare and Greetings.
We look forward to meeting you in Columbus on Monday, June 25, 2007.
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Important Dates March 1, 2007...Last Day for Early Registration June 15, 2007...Late Fee Registration takes effect
Cancellation/Refund Policy Prior to May 11, 2007.. Full Refund less $30 Processing Fee After May 11, 2007...... Full Refund less $150 Processing Fee
First Name:_____________________________________ Last Name: _________________________________________________
Name you would like on the Badge: ______________________________________________________________________________
Name of your AGO Chapter: ___________________________________________________________________________________
AGO Titles, Offices, and Certificates:____________________________________________________________________________
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Address:_____________________________________________________________________________________________________
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City: ______________________________________ State: __________________ Zip Code: ________________________
Phone Number: ( ______ ) ______ - _________ Email Address: ____________________ @ ___________________________
May we list the above information in the Conference Roster? ____ Yes _____ No
Registration Type: (includes 3 dinners) Postmarked
Before 3/1/2007
After
3/1/2007
After
June 15, 2007
Regular Registration $295 $345 $420
Seniors (65 and over), Students, Spouse/Partner $245 $295 $420
Columbus Chapter Member – Regular Registration $245 $275 $420
Columbus Chapter Member – Seniors (65 and over), Students, Spouse/Partner $225 $250 $420
Registration Options
Daily Registration $185 per day $185 per day $185 per day
Bus Transportation – Entire Convention (Recommended) $65 $65 $65
Bus Transportation – Entire Convention (Columbus Chapter Members) $55 $55 $55
Bus Transportation – Daily $30 per day $30 per day $30 per day
Please indicate any special needs with regard to meals, transportation, etc.
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Daily Registration (Check individual days you are attending) $185 per day
June 26, 2007 June 27, 2007 June 28, 2007
Bus Transportation - Single Days ( $30 per day) I would like transportation only on the following days:
June 26, 2007 June 27, 2007 June 28, 2007
Amount Due: Registration…………………………………………………………………………… $________________________ Transportation…………………………………………………………………………..$________________________ Total Due………………………………………………………………………………..$________________________ Make Checks Payable to: AGO Discovers Columbus Send Registration Information to: AGO Discovers Columbus Registration 119 Keethler Drive North Westerville, Ohio 43081
Sign-up for Workshops Check the box next to the session in each Workshop
you would like to attend. Thank You!
Workshop I - June 26, Tuesday 2:30pm.
Trends in Contemporary Organ Building: James Yeager at the Hyatt on Capital Square
Great Things with Small Worshipping Communities: Marilyn Keiser at Central Presbyterian Church
Organ Plus: Shelley/Egler at Trinity Lutheran Church
Ensuring the Vitality of AGO Chapters: National's Highest Priority: James Thomashower at Hyatt on Capital Square
Workshop II - June 27, Wednesday 10:30am.:
A Survey of Professional Development and Career Development Topics: Donna Wernz at Broad Street United Methodist Church
Choral Composition Roundtable: Robert Trocchia at Broad Street Presbyterian Church
Buxtehude On and Off the Page: James David Christie at St. Joseph Cathedral
Handbells/Keyboard: Jane McFadden/Janet Linker at Broad Street United Methodist Church
Workshop III - June 27, Wednesday 3:15pm
Brahms Chorale Preludes: Carole Terry at Saint Agatha Roman Catholic Church
Are you Ready to Pass Your Next AGO Exam?: Joy Schroeder at Covenant Presbyterian Church
Choral Reading Session/Rehearsal Techniques: James Gallagher & Cynthia Adcock at Northwest Christian Church
Jazz in Worship-Old Songs in New Ways: Vaughn Wiester at Covenant Presbyterian Church
Workshop IV - June 28, Thursday 10:30am
Organ Repertoire: Robert Hobby at Worthington Presbyterian Church
Improvisation Basics-From pencil sketch to Final Portrait: Robert Wisniewski at Worthington United Methodist Church
Vocal Development in Young Singers: Sandy Mathias at Pontifical College Josephinum
Church Music 101: Don Marler at Pontifical College Josephinum
AGO DISCOVERS COLUMBUS - WORKSHOP DESCRIPTIONS
WORKSHOPS I – TUESDAY, JUNE 26, 2:30 P.M.
Trends in Contemporary Organbuilding......................................................................................James Yeager (Hotel)Builders (or their representatives) of new convention instruments including Bedient, Schantz, Klais, and Fritts will join in a paneldiscussion including Q & A on the current state of organ building in America. The aim of the workshop will be to consider, in part,the Organ Reform Movement after 100 years (1907 – 2007) and where things stand today in its light. How do these new pipeorgans reflect the evolving vision of organ art?
Great Things with Small Worshipping Communities ......................Marilyn Keiser (Central Presbyterian Church)The development of musical resources in small worshipping communities will be discussed. Topics covered will include the use of chil-dren and youth, handbells, instruments, choirs and organ. There will also be a demonstration of organ service music appropriate fororgans with limited resources.
Organ Plus ......................................................Steven Egler, Organ; Frances Shelly, Flute (Trinity Lutheran Church)The Egler/Shelly Duo, heard in concert during the convention, will survey music for organ and C instruments. Their focus will beprimarily on recently published music. A repertoire list will be provided to workshop participants.
Ensuring the Vitality of AGO Chapters: National’s Highest Priority ............................James Thomashower (Hotel)The 49 chapters in the 5 states that comprise Region V are critically important components of the AGO. This fast-paced, high-ener-gy workshop will highlight the many programs and services that AGO National provides to support the work of every chapter, includ-ing a simple but highly effective chapter marketing plan. Come to this workshop and have your faith in your profession renewed.
WORKSHOPS II – WEDNESDAY, JUNE 27, 10:30 A.M.
A Survey of Professional andCareer Development Topics ................................................Donna Wernz (Broad Street United Methodist Church)
This interactive workshop will inform attendees of several programs and processes available through the AGO that can be very help-ful in their work with religious institutions. Each is designed to strengthen the musician’s contribution to the congregation and improverelationships with clergy and lay leaders, thereby minimizing the need to use AGO grievance procedures. Tools such as annual employ-ment reviews, model contracts, salary charts and alternative dispute resolution methods will be discussed.
Choral Composition Roundtable ..............................................Robert Trocchia (Broad Street Presbyterian Church)Robert Trocchia, Director of the Lancaster Chorale, will lead a discussion towards a comprehensive look at the commissioning processconsidering the perspective of the conductor and the composer. Participants in the panel include Steven Carracciolo, Craig Courtney,Robert Hobby, Sheena Phillips and Timothy Sarseny. The goal is to make the process of commissioning a work more understandable.
Buxtehude On and Off the Page ....................................................James David Christie (St. Joseph Cathedral (RC))James David Christie (Oberlin Conservatory, College of the Holy Cross and Boston Symphony organist) will examine dealing withBuxtehude, in light of the fact there are no autograph manuscripts of his organ works and the available modern editions do not alwayshave the best solutions. The new critical Broude edition of the complete organ works by Michael Belotti and Christoph Wolff will beused and works will be demonstrated by guest performers, with expansive notes offered by Professor Christie.
Handbells/Keyboard..........................................Jane McFadden and Janet Linker (Broad Street Methodist Church)This workshop, led by two nationally-recognized handbell/keyboard arrangers, will begin with a brief survey of ringing techniques.Participants will then explore the world of music for handbells and keyboard. Published works for handbells, piano and/or organwill be read and discussed.
WORKSHOPS III – WEDNESDAY, JUNE 27, 3:15 P.M.
Brahms Chorale Preludes ................................................................................Carole Terry (St. Agatha Church (RC))Dr. Terry will explore the Brahms choral preludes considering their historical context, performance practice, and inspiration, asrevealed in the scholarship of her colleague and Brahms editor, George Bozarth. An expert on German Romantic organ literature, Dr.Terry will discuss the performance of these works on modern instruments, acknowledging the influence of historic organs that Brahmswould have known. Dr. Terry will explore the Brahms choral preludes considering their historical context, performance practice, andinspiration, as revealed in the scholarship of her colleague and Brahms editor, George Bozarth. An expert on German Romantic organliterature, Dr. Terry will discuss the performance of these works on modern instruments, acknowledging the influence of historic organsthat Brahms would have known.
Are You Ready to Pass Your Next AGO Exam? ..............................Joy Schroeder (Covenant Presbyterian Church)Do you want to pass the Service Playing or Colleague exams? Come and listen to this presentation about necessary skills for the Guildexams, including melody harmonization, sight-reading, transposition and brief improvisations. Become inspired, get a jump on yourpreparation and take an exam!
Choral Reading SessionRehearsal Techniques ........James Gallagher and The Rev. Cynthia Adcock (Northwest Christian Church – DOC)
James Gallagher, retired Director of Choral Studies at OSU, will conduct a reading session of old and new anthems for use through-out the church year. Years of service as a church musician will allow him, assisted by the Columbus Chapter Chaplain, to offer valu-able interpretive and conducting technique suggestions.
Jazz in Worship – Old Songs in New Ways ....................................Vaughn Wiester (Covenant Presbyterian Church)How can the fusion of jazz with traditional liturgy help congregations to rediscover their favorite hymns? Jazz has helped to ensurethe survival of the popular music of the 30’s, and its use in worship can provide a meaningful interpretation for traditional hymns.Various techniques for marrying the two genres will be demonstrated, and suggestions will be offered for successful implementation.
WORKSHOPS IV – THURSDAY, JUNE 28, 10:30 A. M.
Organ Repertoire ........................................................................Robert Hobby (Worthington Presbyterian Church)This is the one repertoire session for organ music for the convention offered by a nationally recognized arranger/composer. Both old andnew organ settings will be demonstrated.
Improvisation Basics - From pencil sketch to Final Portrait............................Robert Wisniewski (Worthington United Methodist Church)
What – you want me to improvise? With regular practice, any fluent keyboardist can improvise. The presenter (St. Joseph CathedralPrincipal Organist) will demonstrate how to progress from preliminary exercises to musical “pencil sketches” using psalm tones andbrief keyboard patterns. The session will progress to sonic “portraits” using both a short hymn tune and an original theme, applyingthese to real-life improvisational situations such as hymn intonations, meditative interludes and fanfares.
Vocal Development in Young Singers ..........................................................................Sandra Mathias (Josephinum)The session will focus on the development of young voices and suitable literature for use in the church setting. Techniques for vocaldevelopment and use of effective literature will be shared. The New World Singers of the Columbus Children’s Choir will serve as ademonstration group for musical development and literature examples.
Church Music 101..................................................................................................................Don Marler (Josephinum)This workshop could be titled what they never told me in music school, but what I need to survive. Rarely does one’s schooling prepareyou for the “politics” of the church or how to work successfully with volunteers. There are many non-musical elements to creating ahealthy music ministry. The workshop will deal with issues such as music committees, recruitment, “letting others do,” g budget, chorallibrary, robes and many more.
