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Annapolis Chapter |
| Last updated: May 18, 2009 |
Message from the Dean |
| The Annapolis Chapter of the A.G.O. holds a unique position in the region. The focus of its programming and events has always been geared toward the community at large. Through the Choral Festival of Sacred Music and the January workshops, the chapter has dedicated itself to meeting the needs of its membership yet providing an opportunity for learning and making fine music to all who will attend.
Results have been impressive. As many as three hundred voices from twenty-five area church and community choirs perform for audiences of a thousand or more in one of the most beautiful chapels in the world. Out of the two hundred sixty churches within a fifteen mile radius of Annapolis, almost one hundred musicians belong to the chapter and/or attend the January workshops. The foresight demonstrated by our colleagues who began this chapter has made us a model of collegiality and accomplishment. It is a great legacy we share and one I will do my utmost to preserve and extend. |
Local Events |
| Sunday May 24 MEMBERS RECITAL/ANNUAL BOARD MEETING 4:00 PM
St. Ann's Parish 199 Duke of Gloucester Street Annapolis, MD *Member Recitals: Eleanor Timberlake, Shirley Cann, Susan Petty, Donna Dixon Ervin, Carolene Winter, 2009 Scholarship Recipient. * Installation of 2009-2010 Board * Awarding of 2009 Gilley Scholarship |
Newsletter |
| Our newsletter is "Antiphon". Scott Romanoski is editor and can be contacted by phone at 410-266-6731, FAX at 410-266-6346, and Email at churpgkids@aol.com
SUBSTITUTE LIST: The following list represents those who have asked to be listed as substitutes. Publication of the names is a convenience to users and does not imply endorsement of the individuals by the Annapolis Chapter of the AGO. Please call Nancy Cook to add to or make changes in the list. Lynn Bogovich 410-923-6520 lbogovich@comcast.net Jaime Brown 443-621-4187 (Weddings and Funerals) Shirley Echard-Cann 410-266-5894 Johnnel Hench 1-817-271-9084 Eleanor Timberlake 410-730-3222 Susan Petty 410-263-8150 (Weddings and Funerals) John Barry Talley 410-266-5666 (July-December) Jane Ward 410-798-5718 |
Membership |
| For membership information please contact the Dean Nancy M. Cook at 410-758-2502 or Margaret Wisenbaler at 410-224-2144.
Membership and Membership Renewal applications are available via email from Margaret Wisenbaler. Send your request to ewisenbaler@verizon.net |
Placement |
| IMMEDIATE OPENING for DIRECTOR OF MUSIC
All Saints Lutheran Church 16510 Mount Oak Road Bowie, MD All Saints Lutheran Church (ASLC) is an ELCA (Evangelical Lutheran Church in America) congregation of 372 members (post-confirmation age, plus 60 younger children, with an average weekly worship attendance of 157). This “mainline denomination” enjoys a rich tradition in music. The congregation has a growing interest in supporting quality music in the suburban Washington area. This position offers opportunities for performance and the development of a music program that is a key component of worship, congregational growth, and community enrichment. Position Director of Music (Part-Time) Average 25 hours per week, by mutual arrangement. Knowledge of Lutheran liturgy and music helpful. Ability to work cooperatively with Pastor and members from diverse backgrounds. Compensation Annual Salary: Negotiable based on experience and qualifications. $25,000 to $30,000 2 weeks vacation and 2 weeks off for continuing education. Qualifications Strong skills as an organist, pianist and choral director. Responsibilities Play organ/piano during all worship services. Plan the music for all worship services in consultation with the Pastor. Weekly worship currently consists of Sunday services at 8:30 and 11:00 a.m. Additional services and events include Christmas (Eve and Day), Thanksgiving Eve, and midweek Lent/Holy Week services. Direct and accompany the Chancel and Sonshine Choirs. The Chancel choir is currently 15 adults singing SATB. The Sonshine choir is currently 6-8 adults. The choral program runs September through June with weekly rehearsals. Plan and provide for special music to enrich worship services as appropriate. Arrange for and work with choir soloists and ensembles. Encourage and support middle and high school youth participation. Schedule and hire professional musicians. Serve as a resource for the ASLC Arts Program governing board. Play at members’ weddings and rehearsals (compensated per standard practice) as well as at funerals (compensated separately). Right of first refusal with responsibility to then arrange with the parties for another organist/pianist to be available. Attend Worship and Music Team meetings (average once a month). Develop the annual budget for the music program in conjunction with the Worship & Music Team. Supervise and schedule routine service and repair of the church’s instruments. Be familiar with and maintain ASLC’s music library. Arrange for a substitute during absences. Assume other duties as assigned by the Pastor consistent with the role of the Director of Music. Music at All Saints Music is integral to the life of ASLC. The worship and music program reflects musical diversity and sophistication, from the works of leading composers to contemporary music from around the world. Choirs offer anthems consistent with weekly worship themes. In the past year, the Arts Program Concert Series featured The Teiber Trio, pianist Stephanie Bruning, The Annapolis Wind Symphony, Positive Vibrations Youth Steel Orchestra, The Chesapeake Chorale Chamber Singers, and the US Navy Band Chamber Ensembles, with free-will donations benefiting local and global charities. Primary instruments are a Rodgers Trillium 3-manual electronic organ (purchased in 2000) with 52 stops and 40 memory settings and a Kawai grand piano (purchased in 2005); the fellowship hall has a console piano. The following resources are used for worship services at ASLC: Evangelical Lutheran Worship, With One Voice, Lutheran Book of Worship, and Praise and Worship. Professional and amateur instrumentalists perform frequently during worship services. Congregational instrumentalists include bassoon, guitar, horn, trombone, trumpet and flute. Resume should be mailed to the address below -- Attention: Director of Music Search Group -- or may be submitted by email to church@allsaintsbowie.org by June 20, 2009. All Saints Lutheran Church 16510 Mount Oak Road Bowie, MD 20716 ------------------ IMMEDIATE OPENING - PART TIME MUSIC DIRECTOR St. Andrew’s Episcopal Church Pasadena, Maryland St. Andrew’s Episcopal Church in Pasadena, Maryland seeks enthusiastic part-time Music Director with excellent people skills to enhance our music ministry. Church has a Rogers electric 3-manual organ and Kurzweil keyboard. Applicant must be knowledgeable in area of service music, comfortable with diverse types of church music, work well with other instrumentalists, and be able to direct a small choir. In addition, applicant should be knowledgeable in license usage requirements, be blessed with organizational skills, and have a willingness to grow with us. The position requires playing for one service per Sunday plus other Holy Days. We also have one choir with one choir rehearsal each week. The salary range is $13,500 - $17,000. Please email resume to secretarystandrewspasadena@verizon.net or call 410-255-1070. Employers and job seekers are invited to post and search listings of available positions on the Guild's National Website. |
Certification |
Contact Us |
| Dean: Nancy M. Cook 410-758-2502
Email: Sub-Dean: Susan Petty 410-263-8150 Email: swpetty@comcast.net Secretary: Barry Cornwall 410-867-0469 Email: barry.cornwall@ferc.gov Treasurer: Bob Huntington 410-763-7674 Email: bobhuntington01@aol.com Membership: Margaret Wisenbaler 410-224-2144 Email: ewisenbaler@verizon.net Newsletter Editor: Scott Romanoski 410-212-6374 FAX 410-266-6346 Email churpgkids@aol.com Webmaster: Jack Clotworthy 410-849-3215 Email: jclotwor@comcast.net |
Links |
| AGO National Office: http://agohq.org/
Chapter E-Mail: AnnapolisAGO@aol.com |
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