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Wichita Chapter |
| Last updated: June 9, 2009 |
Message from the Dean |
| Dean’s Column
YES! It’s nearly time for Pipes on the Plains…but Wichita AGO has been continuously active with many projects and programs this year! Most recently: · Chapter RCYO/Quimby Competition winner, Rachel Matthews, student of Anna Jeter will be competing at the Pipes on the Plains RCYO/Quimby Competition. · Pops for Kids’ Young People’s Organ Concert featuring Lynne Davis was an April success. · May 17th Chapter Scholarship Auditions will give promising piano students the opportunity for a summer of organ study. · June 2nd 6:30 pm Chapter Potluck Dinner at Irene & Ken Shaw’s home - 316 Cardinal Lane (please note that the bridge is out at 143rd St near Central—it is easiest to drive north from Kellogg & 143rd St). Bring your Favorite dish to share, catch up on the latest AGO & convention news and enjoy the company of your AGO friends. · Please read the information in this newsletter and at www.pipesontheplains09.org. · Everyone in AGO is an important member to us all. Your volunteering in any way for the convention will not only be appreciated greatly but will be a rewarding, fun experience for you—we guarantee! · If you have not already done so, please carefully consider registering and participating in Pipes on the Plains. You will be rewarded for your time, effort and investment! Please inquire! carolynchambers@cox.net (registrar) mhallstrom@cox.net (convention chair) But wait! AGO will continue to sponsor wonderful events in 2009-2010! Stay in touch and involved! Thank you for all of your music work—every member is valuable! With warmest regards, Carole Pracht Watch for Wichita AGO on the Century II marquee, on radio, in Splurge magazine — Everywhere!! |
Local Events |
| “Pipes on the Plains” 2009 Region VI Convention
June 15-18, 2009 Wichita, Kansas Convention headquarters: Hotel in Old Town After more than a year of preparation, the convention steering committee may now begin to share with you the people and events of our convention. Check out our developing convention website: http://www.pipesontheplains09.org/ Featured events and performers:
WICHITA CHAPTER "YEAR OF THE ORGAN" PROGRAMS AND AREA CONCERT CALENDAR June 15-18 “Pipes on the Plains” AGO Regional Convention – Wichita Kansas June 16 Wichita Chamber Chorale First Presbyterian Church Angulo Memorial Concert Series. 7:30 pm Underwritten by Rodgers Instruments LLC, Combs Organ Specialists, First Presbyterian Church Angulo Memorial Concert Series, and Region VI AGO Convention. |
Newsletter |
*** POPs FOR KIDS ***Group Demonstrations are given by qualified organists at local churches and at WSU. Wichita has the two largest pipe organs in Kansas, nearly 65 pipe organs in all. Available to schools, clubs, and youth groups. Contact person: Irene Shaw (316) 733-0323 Children's Concerts are scheduled annually. Lynne Davis, associate organ professor at WSU, presented her first Children's Concert in 2008. It was so well received that another is scheduled. Mark your calendar now! CHILDREN'S PIPE ORGAN CONCERT MARCUSSEN ORGAN - WIEDEMANN HALL WICHITA STATE UNIVERSITY WEDNESDAY, APRIL 22, 2009 10:30 A.M. RESERVATIONS: CALL WSU FINE ARTS BOX OFFICE (316) 978-3233 2008-2009 has been designated as the International Year of the Organ. Watch for special programs on radio, television and in local churches. Basic Teaching Unit: Exploring the Pipe Organ, King of Instruments. Information packet includes basic facts, brief history of the pipe organ in story form, vocabulary list, stories, "How it Works" drawings, activity sheets. VIDEOTAPES OR DVDs: Organ Crawl. Have you ever experienced an organ crawl? Few people have! This video was made inside the organ chamber, showing parts of the organ seldom seen. Filmed at Church of the Magdalen in 1992, it is now a historic treasure. Irene Shaw, Narrator. Carole Pracht and Shirley Wiebe, Organists. Casavant Organ. Time: 10 minutes. Scenes of Children features John Leavitt, the composer, at the children's Premier Concert, May 10, 1993. Marcussen Organ, Wiedemann Hall, WSU. Inspired by selections from "A Child's Garden of Verses" by Robert Louis Stevenson, these program pieces hold appeal for children of all ages! The work was commissioned by Wichita Chapter, AGO, to commemorate its Fortieth Anniversary. Time: 12 minutes. Diane Bish: Children's Demonstration Recital at East Heights United Methodist Church, October 6, 1995. Casavant Organ. Excellent teaching tool. Sounds of the organ are presented as members of a family. Unedited. Time: 50 minutes. May be shown in two segments. FOR FURTHER INFORMATION ABOUT SCHEDULING DEMONSTRATIONS OR ORDERING MATERIALS, CALL IRENE SHAW (316) 733-0323. |
Membership |
| Contact person is Gary Huffman, Wichita Chapter AGO Treasurer
email: gmhuffman@swbell.net |
Placement |
| First Presbyterian Church, 900 Columbus Ave., Newton is looking for an accompanist for our Chancel Choir on Wednesday evenings and Sunday morning worship. If you are interested in this paid position, please call the church office at 316-283-0504. Lori Yoder
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Certification |
Contact Us |
| Dean - Carole Pracht
316-943-4815 prachtc@newmanu.edu |
Links |
| Visit the AGO National website |