Arrowhead Chapter

Last updated: September 7, 2011

Message from the Dean

Welcome to the Arrowhead Chapter American Guild of Organists! Our chapter serves members from the Arrowhead region of Minnesota (northeastern Minnesota) and northwestern Wisconsin. We strive to bring together our members from this rather large geographic region for fellowship, recitals, concerts, workshops and other educational opportunities. We also sponsor a weekly, noon-time Lenten Recital Series featuring chapter members in recital at various organs in the area. And, this past year, we began a scholarship program for youth who wish to study the organ. (See the “Certification” section below for more information.)

Please contact me if you have questions about our chapter. My email address is veldagb@hotmail.com and my phone number is (218) 724-5492.

Velda Graham Bell
Dean, Arrowhead Chapter AGO

Local Events

**SUNDAY, SEPTEMBER 18, 2011, 4:00 p.m.
FALL-IN POTLUCK PICNIC
Brighton Beach, Duluth (1/4 mile east of Duluth's Lester River on Congdon Blvd. & 63rd Ave. E.)

**OCTOBER 8-9, 2011
LAKE SUPERIOR SOUNDS
An Organ Weekend in Duluth celebrating the installation of the Jaeckel pipe organ, Op. 52 at First Lutheran Church, Duluth. (All events are open to the public. Saturday lunch reservation is required. Contact Velda Bell at (218) 724-5492 or veldagb@hotmail.com)

Saturday, October 8:
• 10:00 a.m. MASTER CLASS led by JAMES DAVID CHRISTIE
First Lutheran Church, 1100 E. Superior St., Duluth, $12
• 12:00 p.m. LUNCH with James David Christie
Black Woods, 2525 London Road, Duluth (reservation required)
• 2:00 p.m. ORGAN CRAWL to Pilgrim Congregational Church, 2310 E. 4th St., Duluth
Open discussion led by Dan Jaeckel of the 1988 Jaeckel organ, Op. 11. Free

Sunday, October 9:
• 2:00 p.m. ORGAN CRAWL to Sacred Heart Music Center, 201 W. 4th St., Duluth
Open discussion led by Dan Jaeckel of the 1898 Felgemaker organ, Op. 664. Free
• 4:00 p.m. INAUGURAL RECITAL by JAMES DAVID CHRISTIE of the 2011 Jaeckel organ, Op. 52.
First Lutheran Church, 1100 E. Superior St., Duluth, $10

**SUNDAY, JANUARY 8, 2012, 3:00 p.m.
TAKE IT EASY
A chapter gathering to experience the new Jaeckel pipe organ, Op. 52.
First Lutheran Church, 1100 E. Superior St., Duluth

**SATURDAY, FEBRUARY 11, 2012, 9:00 a.m.-noon
LEADING THE PEOPLE IN SONG
A Mid-Winter workshop on effective hymn playing techniques
St. Joseph’s Catholic Church, 151 W. Linden St., Duluth
Jason Branham and Carol Donahue, workshop presenters
Free for AGO members; $10 for non-AGO members

**LENTEN RECITAL SERIES
Wednesdays during Lent (Feb. 29—March 28, 2012)
Noontime recitals given by chapter members at area churches
Open to the public, free-will offerings taken for Youth Scholarship Fund

**SATURDAY, APRIL 14, 2012
PIPES, PEDALS AND PIZZA
A workshop to introduce young students to the organ
Location and details to be announced
Open to the public

**SUNDAY, MAY 6, 4:00 p.m.
JAZZIN' IT UP
Arrowhead Chapter Members’ Recital
Pilgrim Congregational Church, 2310 E. 4th St., Duluth
Open to the public, free-will offering taken

**TUESDAY, MAY 29, 5:30 p.m.
SPRING FLING
Chapter meeting and dinner
Location to be announced

ARROWHEAD CHAPTER BOARD MEETINGS:
September 12, 2011, 5:00 p.m.
November 5, 2011, 10:00 a.m.
January 9, 2012, 5:00 p.m.
March 10, 2012, 10:00 a.m.
May 14, 2012, 5:00 p.m.

All Board meetings are held at Pilgrim Congregational Church, 2310 E. 4th St., Duluth. All chapters members are welcome.

"Windworks" is the monthly newsletter for the Arrowhead Chapter of the AGO. The deadline for articles, job openings, events, photos and all other submissions is the 25th of the month preceding publication. To submit an article or for more information, please contact our editor, William G. Percy, at wgpnjs@cpinternet.com or (218) 722-2152.

Membership

If you are interested in becoming a member, please contact our Treasurer, Allen Anway, and he will be happy to answer your questions and provide you with the necessary form to join. Allen can be contacted at allen@a2d2.com or (715) 394-4061.

VOTING MEMBERSHIP (receives Arrowhead Chapter newsletter, "Windworks," and "The American Organist")

Regular $92.00
Special (over 65, under 21, or disabled) $67.00
Partner (2nd member at same address, no TAO) $67.00
Fulltime Student (with school ID) $37.00
Dual Membership (pay to 2nd chapter) $36.00
Student Dual (pay to 2nd chapter) $15.00

NON-VOTING MEMBERSHIP (receives Arrowhead Chapter newsletter, "Windworks," but does not receive "The American Organist")

Local Chapter Friend $40.00
Student through high school $10.00

Placement

OPEN POSITIONS:

Mount Olive Lutheran Church (LCMS), 2012 E. Superior St., Duluth.
Looking for an organist (primarily) and choir director (could be same or separate). Smaller two manual Moller. Contact church office at (218) 724-2500, 8:00 - 2:00 Monday through Thursday.

Elim Lutheran Church (ELCA), 6101 Cody St., Duluth.
Organist position open. 111/30 Wicks. Sunday morning service plus mid-week choir rehearsal during the school year and seasonal special services. Call church office at (218) 624-2690.

For further information, please contact William G. Percy at wgpnjs@cpinternet.com or (218) 722-2152.

Employers and job seekers are invited to post and search listings of available positions on the Guild's National Website.

Certification

ARROWHEAD CHAPTER ORGAN SCHOLARSHIP FUND

A scholarship fund has been established by the Arrowhead Chapter of the American Guild of Organists encouraging the development of young organists. Scholarships are awarded each spring and are funded through Chapter events such as the Lenten Organ Recital Series, used organ book sales, and donations. The scholarship(s) will cover the cost of private lessons and other items related to those lessons, such as organ shoes and music.

We are excited to report that REBECCA BILDEN and JACE JORDAN have been awarded organ scholarships for the 2011-2012 school year. The students were chosen on the basis of auditions held in August; also taken into consideration were recommendations from teachers and a personal statement of interest from the student.

Rebecca Bilden is a 14-year-old student at Marshall School who studies piano with Dr. Kate Lanzer and flute with Dr. Lorie Scott. She is enthusiastic about learning to play the organ as both of her grandmothers play the organ and she would like to “continue the tradition of playing music for people during some of the most important moments of their lives.” Rebecca will be studying organ with Dr. Norma Stevlingson.

Jace Jordan is a 12-year-old student at Northshore Community School. He has studied both piano and organ with his teacher Lois Foltz and cello with David R. Lewis. In Jace’s words: “I think the organ is a very cool instrument and I want to learn to play it better. I would like to be an organ player at a church someday.” Jace will be studying organ with Carol Donahue.

For more information about the Arrowhead Chapter Scholarship Fund, please contact Carol Donahue at (218) 727-5021 or mpcmdonahue@aol.com.

Contact Us

Velda Graham Bell
Dean
(218) 724-5492
veldagb@hotmail.com

Carol Donahue
Sub-Dean and Education Committee Chair
(218) 879-3456 or (218) 727-5021
mpcmdonahue@aol.com

Jeffrey Urbaniak
Secretary
(218) 624-7184
jurbaniak@nprduluth.com

Allen Anway
Treasurer
(715) 394-4061
allen@a2d2.com

Timothy Rosengren
Board Member
(218) 720-6254

Norma Stevlingson
Board Member and Program Committee Chair
(715) 392-2570
wiscatsin@charter.net

Kristen Weikum
Board Member
(218) 865-4378
kweikum@mchsi.com

William G. Percy
Professional Concerns Coordinator
Job Placement and Substitute List Coordinator
Newsletter Editor
(218) 722-2152
wgpnjs@cpinternet.com

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