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Cumberland Valley Chapter |
| Last updated: March 23, 2012 |
Message from the Dean |
| Welcome to the Cumberland Valley Chapter website. We are happy to welcome new people at any time. Our membership covers a wide geographic area including a portion of Central Maryland, Western Maryland, and the Eastern Panhandle of West Virginia.
We have meetings, workshops, master classes, and concerts that will interest people involved in church music. The purpose of the American Guild of Organists is to promote the organ in its historic and evolving roles, to encourage excellence in the performance of organ and choral music, and to provide a forum for mutual support, inspiration, education, and certification of Guild members. Clair Johannsen 1201 Wayne Avenue Hagerstown, MD 21742 301.733.9145 adrianjohannsen@verizon.net |
Local Events |
| CHAPTER PROGRAM SCHEDULE 2011-2012
Monday, September 19 - 6:00 p.m. Free Music Exchange, Highlights of Summer Music Conferences, Organ Demonstration recital performed by David Loy. Zion Lutheran Church, Williamsport, MD David Loy, host With many regional musical events in October, the Executive Board decided not to schedule a meeting. We hope you will be able to take advantage of attending many of the musical events in the area. Saturday, November 19 Tour the Taylor and Boody Organ Company in Staunton, Virginia, and play 2 or 3 of their instruments in the area. We will leave Hagerstown at 8:30 a.m. and arrive in Staunton for lunch around 11:30 a.m. Sunday, December 11 - 3:00 p.m. AGO Community Christmas Concert and Party St. John's Lutheran Church, Hagerstown, MD Mary Ward, host AGO Christmas Party will be at the home of Clair Johannsen following the concert. Saturday, February 11 - 1:00 p.m. "Choosing Music Without Dumbing Down" Led by Jim Brinson Mercersburg Academy Chapel, Mercersburg, PA Sunday, March 18 - 4:00 p.m. Bach Festival Concert Trinity Lutheran Church, Hagerstown, MD Greg Shook - host Sunday, April 29 - 4:00 p.m. AGO Students of All Ages Recital John Wesley United Methodist Church, Hagerstown, MD Jonathan Giblin - host Saturday, May 12 - 6:00 p.m. Year End Banquet and Guest Speaker, Eileen Guenther, National AGO President "Music and Social Justice" Combined with the Chambersburg AGO Chapter Mercersburg Academy, Mercersburg, PA Jim Brinson/Richard Rotz - hosts RECITALS AND MUSICAL EVENTS IN THE REGION Saturday, September 17 - 6:00 p.m. Music for One Manual Organ St. Paul's UCC, Lemasters, PA Sunday, September 18 - 3:00 p.m. 50th Anniversary of the Moeller Organ First Church of God, Shippensburg, PA Sunday, September 18 - 5:00 p.m. Recital by Jermaine Cain and Sharon Sutton Zion Lutheran Church, Williamsport, MD Sunday, October 2 - 4:00 p.m. An Afternoon of Jazz St. John's Episcopal Church, Hagerstown, MD Saturday, October 8 - 4:00 p.m. Recital by Mark Anderson St. Peter's Lutheran Church, Keedysville, MD Silent Movie at the home of Joe Clipp - 7:30 p.m. Sunday, October 9 - 2:00 p.m. and 4:00 p.m. Mark Anderson accompanying several silent movies Home of Joe Clipp Sunday, October 16 - 4:00 p.m. Recital by Jonathan Giblin John Wesley United Methodist Church, Hagerstown, MD Sunday, October 23 - 3:00 p.m. Recital by Scott Montgomery The Van Looy Organ Recital Series at Thomson Hall, Wilson College, Chambersburg, PA Sunday, October 23 - 4:00 p.m. Shepherd Three Woodwind Trio Trinity Lutheran Church, Hagerstown, MD Friday, October 28 - 7:30 p.m. Halloween Pipes Spooktacular Organ Recital Thomson Hall Wilson College, Chambersburg, PA Sunday, October 31 - 4:00 p.m. Reformation Celebration Zion Lutheran Church, Williamsport, MD Sunday, October 31 - 4:00 p.m. Recital by Joy Ross and guest vocalists from the Barbara Ingrams School for the arts The Presbyterian Church, Hagerstown, MD Saturday, November 5 - 8:00 p.m. Music of Beethoven, Sibelius and Brahms Masterworks Chorale Dr. Erik Reid Jones, conductor St. James Catholic Church, Charles Town, WV Sunday, November 6 - 5:00 p.m. Choral Evensong for the Sunday after All Saints' Day Mark King, conductor St. John's Episcopal Church, Hagerstown, MD Sunday, November 6 - 7:30 p.m. Music of Beethoven, Sibelius and Brahms Masterworks Chorale Dr. Erik Reid Johns, conductor Shepherd University, Shepherdstown, WV Friday, November 11 - 8:00 p.m. Piffaro Shepherd University, Shepherdstown, WV Sunday, November 14 - 4:00 p.m. Recital by Jonathan Giblin Sacred Heart Roman Catholic Church, Waterbury, CT Saturday, November 19 - 10:00 a.m. Sharing of Favorite Anthems and Organ Repertoire Brethren Fellowship Church, Chambersburg, PA Saturday, November 19 - 7:30 p.m. St. Petersburg Men's Ensemble from Russia St. Matthew's Episcopal Church, Oakland, MD The ensemble will also sing the following morning at the Sunday morning Eucharist. Sunday, November 20 - 3:30 p.m. Recital by Elizabeth Krouse Basilica at Seton Shrine Ministries, Emmitsburg, MD Sunday, November 20 - 4:00 p.m. Antietam Women's Ensemble Georgianne Toole, director Trinity Lutheran Church, Hagerstown, MD Sunday, November 20 - 7:00 p.m. Choral Evensong for the Feast of Christ the King Daniel Weatherholt, conductor St. Mark's Episcopal Church, Boonsboro, MD Thursday, December 1 - 12:00 noon High School Choral Concert John Wesley United Methodist Church, Hagerstown, MD Saturday, December 3 - 3:30 p.m. and 7:30 p.m. Mercersburg Community Chorus Richard Rotz, conductor Mercersburg Academy, Mercersburg, PA Sunday, December 4 - 3:00 p.m. Raleigh Ringers Handbell Choir Trinity Lutheran Church, Hagerstown, MD Wednesday, December 7 - 12:00 p.m. Recital by Miriam Meglan Basilica at Seton Shrine Ministries, Emmitsburg, MD Thursday, December 8 - 12:00 p.m. High School Choral Concert John Wesley United Methodist Church, Hagerstown, MD Saturday, December 10 - 1:00 p.m. to 4:00 p.m. Museums by Candlelight featuring organ music on the hour by Elizabeth Krouse Basilica at Seton Shrine Ministries, Emmitsburg, MD Saturday, December 10 - 4:00 p.m. Hagerstown Choral Arts Holiday Concert Greg Shook, conductor Trinity Lutheran Church, Hagerstown, MD Wednesday, December 14 - 12:00 p.m. Recital by Truuke Ameigh Basilica at Seton Shrine Ministries, Emmitsburg, MD Thursday, December 15 - 12:00 p.m. High School Choral Concert John Wesley United Methodist Church, Hagerstown, MD Sunday, December 18 - 10:15 a.m. Festival of Advent Lessons and Carols Mark King, director St. John's Episcopal Church, Hagerstown, MD Wednesday, December 21 - 12:00 p.m. Recital by Elizabeth Krouse Basilica at Seton Shrine Ministries, Emmitsburg, MD Thursday, January 5 - 7:30 p.m. 2nd Annual Twelfth Night Concert Trinity Lutheran Church, Hagerstown, MD Friday, January 6 6:00 p.m. High Tea 7:00 p.m. Dorothy Papadakos, organ and Epiphany Vespers Christ Church, Shepherdstown, WV Friday, February 3 - 7:30 p.m. Recital by Mark King St. John's Episcopal Church, Hagerstown, MD Sunday, March 11 - 5:00 p.m. Choral Evensong for the Third Sunday in Lent Mark King, conductor St. John's Episcopal Church, Hagerstown, MD Sunday, March 18 - 4:00 p.m. Annual Bach Festival Concert Trinity Lutheran Church, Hagerstown, MD Tuesday, March 20 - 8:00 p.m. The King's Singers Shepherd University, Shepherdstown, WV Sunday, March 25 - 3:00 p.m. Pipes Spectacular Zion Reformed UCC, Chambersburg, PA Sunday, March 25 - 5:00 p.m. Choral Evensong at Grace Episcopal Church, Brunswick, MD Featuring the choir of St. Mark's Episcopal Church Boonsboro, MD Daniel Weatherholt, Organist/Choirmaster Saturday, April 14 - 7:30 p.m. Mercersburg Community Chorus Richard Rotz, conductor Mercersburg Academy, Mercersburg, PA Sunday, April 15 - 3:00 p.m. Recital by Gordon Turk The Van Looy Organ Recital Series at Thomson Hall, Wilson College, Chambersburg, PA Sunday, April 15 - 3:00 p.m. Mercersburg Community Chorus Richard Rotz, conductor Mercersburg Academy, Mercersburg, PA Saturday, April 21 - 8:00 p.m. Music of Rossini and Beethoven Masterworks Chorale Dr. Erik Reid Jones, conductor St. James Catholic Church, Charles Town, WV Sunday, April 22 - 7:30 p.m. Music of Rossini and Beethoven Masterworks Chorale Dr. Erik Reid Jones, conductor Shepherd University, Shepherdstown, WV Friday, May 4 - 7:30 p.m. St. James School Choir (St. James, Maryland) Simon Holt - conductor St. John's Episcopal Church, Hagerstown, MD Sunday, May 6 - 4:00 p.m. 11th Annual Spring Concert John Wesley United Methodist Church, Hagerstown, MD Sunday, May 20 - 3:00 p.m. The M.P. Moller Legacy: A Recital and Historical Perspective. Gerald McGee, organist St. John's Lutheran Church, Hagerstown, MD |
Newsletter |
| Our newsletter is "The Chimney Flute".
Contact information for the Co-Editors: Cheryl Wilson 240-675-0142 cwilson@kaneisable.com Mark King 301.733.2560, ext. 108 mking.stjohns@myactv.net |
Membership |
| For information regarding joining our chapter, please contact Monica Bowen, Membership Coordinator to receive a Membership Brochure and application. Email: monicabowen@juno.com or call 304.263.6026 |
Placement |
| Employers and job seekers are invited to post and search listings of available positions on the Guild's National Website. |
Certification |
| The American Guild of Organists is commited to:
- improve the proficiency of organists and conductors, - evaluate by examination attainments in organ playing, - choral and instrumental training, and the theory and general knowledge of music, and - grant certificates to those who pass examinations. Information regarding eligibility, application procedures, examination fees, certificates, exams, free Hymn Booklet, exams for the visually challenged, and individual examination requirements can be found on the American Guild of Organists National website, www.agohq.org |
Contact Us |
| Clair Johannsen, Dean - adrianjohannsen@verizon.net
Jerry McGee, Sub Dean - mcgeemusic@gmail.com Marilyn Janus, Secretary/Treasurer - mjanus@myactv.net Cheryl Wilson, Newsletter Co-Editor -cwilson@kaneisable.com Mark King, Newsletter Co-Editor - mking.stjohns@myactv.net Monica Bowen, Membership Coordinator - monicabowen@juno.com David Loy, Executive Board Member - Wloy313221@aol.com Greg Shook, Executive Board Member - gshook@tlchag.org Debbie Zacher, Executive Board Member - dzacher@comcast.net |
Links |
| Visit the AGO National website |