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Central New Jersey Chapter |
| Last updated: May 3, 2012 |
Message from the Dean |
| Dear Colleagues,
Our much awaited trip to Longwood Gardens is coming up soon on May 5th, details below. Presentation of the organ by Justin Hartz, resident organist, organist-choir director at Christ Church, Riverton, NJ, and a past dean of our chapter, will occur from 1:00-3:00 p.m. You no doubt read the series of articles which appeared in TAO several months ago about this legendary organ's history, and the extensive work which was recently completed. This is an opportune time to hear the organ, and I know you are as excited as I am! Also, we are invited to a home-cooked dinner and evening of music from 4:30-7:00 p.m. - see below. This day is so exciting that we are extending invitations to the members of the Middlesex (NJ) Chapter and the Wilmington (PA) Chapter! LONGWOOD GARDENS: Entrance fee is $18 per person (age 62+ is $15; students up to age 22 is $8), but parking is free! Go online for directions and any other information, www.longwoodgardens.org. It is a 10 min. leisurely stroll through lovely grounds to the Conservatory where the organ is located in the Ballroom. While you are online be totally awed by the scope and beauty of this unusual place with both indoor and outdoor gardens! You may very well want to arrive early and walk around before the 1:00 p.m. presentation. Lunch: Food and drink (except bottled water) are not allowed on the premises, but there is a cafeteria (the Terrace) where you may buy lunch. Justin says many find it quicker and easier to just go back to the car and quickly eat your lunch there! Or, my idea is to eat a huge breakfast to tide over until the dinner and carry a bottle of water. Trying out the organ: Anyone who would like to play the organ must submit the title and composer to Justin by Wed., April 25, so that he can (1) set up registration (he says this is necessary), and (2) select a variety of pieces that fit the time. Let Justin know via e-mail, justinhartz@juilliardalumni.net, or myself, junetipton@comcast.net or Mary Giordmaine, giordmaine@att.net. DINNER: After Justin's program and a walk about the Gardens, for a donation of $10 per person, we are invited to a supper party that our member Greg R. Smith is co-hosting at the home of David Bowlsbey, former AGO Dean of the Wilmington (PA) AGO Chapter, and Director of Music at the Lutheran Church of the Good Shepherd. We will experience both the home-cooked supper and "riparian entertainments" in Mr. Bowlsbey's home situated in a grove of 60 foot tall oak and poplar trees, with a patio overlooking the Shellpot Creek (think Wright's "Falling Water"). There is both a Baldwin and a Stieff grand piano in the living room. Duets, anyone? All food and soft drinks will be provided; BYOB of wine or beer is fine. Please e-mail Greg by May 3rd that you are coming at gregrussellsmith@hotmail.com. Directions to the dinner will be given out to those attending on that day. It is only a 25 min. drive, headed north, with an easy entrance to I-95 just a mile away. A lovely day when music and nature meet in utmost color and beauty! I look forward to seeing many of you there! June Tipton, Dean (junetipton@comcast.net) |
Local Events |
| After Noon Organ Recitals
12:30 p.m. Princeton University Chapel Free admission May 3, Eugenio Maria Fagiani May 10, David Tinoco May 4, 7 p.m. Bristol Chapel, Westminster Choir College, Princeton Edward Landin Senior Organ Recital Admission free May 5 (Chapter Event) Longwood Gardens Organ program Justin Hartz, organist May 6, 7 p.m. Bristol Chapel, Westminster Choir College, Princeton Brian Schoetter Graduate Organ Recital Admission free May 8, 7 p.m. Bristol Chapel, Westminster Choir College, Princeton Keenan Boswell Graduate Organ Recital Admission free May 9, 8:00 p.m. St. Paul Catholic Church, Princeton Meaghan King, organist Graduate organ recital (Westminster Choir College) All are invited to attend - admission is free June 1, 3:30 p.m. Princeton University Chapel Reunions Organ Concert Eric Plutz, organist Admission free June 10, 5 p.m. (Chapter Event) Annual Picnic and Business Meeting |
Newsletter |
| Mary Giordmaine has emailed the January chapter newsletter. If you did not receive a copy, please let Mary know.
Annual Spring Concert at St. Paul's - Westfield Sunday May 6th at 7:00 p.m. The concert will feature St. Paul's Parish Choir, members of The New Jersey Symphony Orchestra and Andrew Henderson, Organist & Director of Music at Madison Avenue Presbyterian Church in New York City. Works to be performed are Leonard Bernstein's Chichester Psalms (Symphonic Version), Samuel Barber's Agnus Dei/Adagio for Strings, and Enrico Bossi's Concert Piece for Organ & Orchestra. A gala reception will follow the concert in the Parish Hall. St. Paul's is located at 414 East Broad Street Westfield. For more information, please visit http://www.stpaulswestfield.org or by calling 908-232-8506 ext 17. A suggested donation of $15 at the door - no tickets necessary. |
Membership |
| If you are an organist new to the central New Jersey area and are interested in becoming a member of the chapter, please email June Tipton, Dean (junetipton@comcast.net) and she will be glad to forward you membership information.
If you are not an organist, but would like to be affiliated only with our chapter, please join as a Chapter Friend. Chapter Friends support the local chapter, receive our chapter newsletters, and participate in chapter events. As a Chapter Friend, you do not have national voting privileges, membership benefits, or a TAO subscription. Please email June Tipton, Dean (junetipton@comcast.net) and she will be glad to forward you membership information. |
Placement |
| If you need a substitute please contact Mary Fuller. Mary maintains a list of organists willing to substitute.
Contact: Mary Fuller, Registrar Substitute organist needed for Trinity Episcopal Church, Rocky Hill, N.J. for July 15th,Aug12th and Aug 19th. One service 10:00 a.m., No choir. 4 hymns , Prelude and postlude, small Allen Organ and the church is air conditioned. The fee is $200 per week. E-Mail Ed Newton at graphixguys@comcast.net Employers and job seekers are invited to post and search listings of available positions on the Guild's National Website. |
Certification |
| Current chapter members with AGO certification:
Ronald Hemmel, FAGO James Litton, CAGO Kathleen Milly, CAGO Noel Werner, CAGO Mary Giordmaine, SPC If you are interested in working towards AGO certification, please let Justin Hartz (justinhartz@aol.com) know. He will be glad to provide information and details on the certificate you wish to pursue. |
Contact Us |
| June Tipton, Dean - junetipton@comcast.net
Kathleen Milly, Sub-Dean - katie.milly@verizon.net Mary Giordmaine, Secretary - giordmaine@att.net Camilla Jarnot, Treasurer - icamac@comcast.net Mary Fuller, Registrar - mf2242@aol.com Justin Hartz, Professional Development - justinhartz@aol.com Madeleine Bopp, Publicity Assistant Bill Garrett, Webmaster - billg_o2k@hotmail.com |
Links |
| Patrick Murphy & Associates - http://www.PJMorgans.com
Zarex Corporation - http://www.zarex.com Longwood Gardens - http://www.longwoodgardens.org Peragallo Organs - http://www.peragallo.com Friends of the Wanamaker Organ - http://www.wanamakerorgan.com Ocean Grove Summer Music schedule http://www.oceangrove.org Free internet downloads of complete organ works of J.S. Bach - http://www.blockmrecords.org/bach Eric Plutz website: http://www.ericplutz.com Central Jersey Choral Society http://www.cjchoralsociety.org |
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