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Greater Bridgeport Chapter |
| Last updated: February 3, 2010 |
Message from the Dean |
| Special Message:
We are proud to be sponsoring two special events for 2010 as a Chapter: THE 2010 REGION I PIPE ORGAN ENCOUNTER, Sunday June 27 - July 2, 2010, centered at Sacred Heart University in Fairfield, CT. We have an exciting week planned. Visit us at www.agoevents.org/2010/poe/region-1 to learn all about our event. If you have any questions, you can let us know by contacting Stephen Roberts, Co-Director, at RobertsS@wcsu.edu . Total Cost is $450 and includes lodging, meals, lessons, recitals, group workshops, local transporation for the week. Registration is for all keyboard students is 13-18 and space is limited. Highlights of our Program include: • Daily lessons and practice time on exciting area pipe organs • Workshops for beginning and advanced students including hymn playing, improvisation, accompanying, organ mechanics, registration and performance techniques • Organ recitals by master musicians Chris Houlihan at the First Church Presbyterian, Stamford and Frederick Teardo at United Congregational Church, Bridgeport • Open keyboard time and social event at United Congregational Church, Bridgeport (try 4 different organs, 2 pianos, and a harpsichord!) • Silent Movie night with David Harris, demonstration of the Thomaston Opera House Marr-Colton Theatre Pipe Organ with Juan Cardona Jr, and chance to play this historic instrument • Excursion to the Yale University Campus pipe organs, music library, and New Haven Center church’s pipe organs where you will also have a chance to play • Faculty Recital at Cathedral of St. Augustine, Bridgeport, and Student Recital at the Chapel of the Holy Spirit, Sacred Heart University, Fairfield, CT Looking forward to hearing from you, Stephen Roberts, Co-Director, RobertsS@wcsu.edu Dr. John Michniewicz, Co-Director, michiewiczj@sacredheart.edu THE 2010 DR. M.LOUISE MILLER $2,000 SCHOLARSHIP AWARD will be awarded in July, 2010 to an undergraduate student pursuing study next autumn in an American college, conservatory or university, leading toward a career in organ performance and church music. The winner will also be invited to play a recital in Connecticut for the AGO. The application process includes writing a short essay, submitting a recording of two standard organ pieces (Bach and Romantic), and a DVD of the candidate performing (with or without an audience). Application deadline is June 15, 2010. For an application form and detail instructions please contact: Dr. Alice M. Caldwell, music@oursaviours.net. DEAN's JANUARY MESSAGE ~ RoseAnne Homola 2009 was a year of change. I for one am happy to close the book on such a challenging year with hope for a truly extraordinary 2010. If one takes a moment and looks hard enough, will find value and wonder experienced in 2009 along with devastating loss. Everyone I know has been touched unfavorably by the economic crisis in some way – some more than others. But each of us has also been touched by a new appreciation for the simple things. Many have taken the opportunity this new reality has presented us to place material value on things previously discounted as merely insignificant—such as health, love, family, friends and community—and realize we are much, much wealthier than previously imagined. I am very motivated to explore to find ways to have our profession and our music continue to be relevant in today’s fast-paced world of technology, social networking and innovation. Will there still be pipe organs in 40 years or only digital versions? What will the music in our churches be like? Who will follow in our footsteps? Who will be the new face of music in 20 years? Reaching out and capturing the attention of today’s young musicians – mentoring and including them in exciting and dynamic experiences will help attract more young people into including organ music into their lives and continue this venerable tradition. I am very excited to be a part of the Greater Bridgeport Chapter of the AGO as it hosts the 2010 Pipe Organ Encounter on June 27 – July 2. What better way to help usher in the next generation by providing a fun educational opportunity for them to spend time with the best and brightest of Fairfield County. This is your chance to be a change agent and be a part of something wonderful. It is your chance to ensure that venerable organ music isn’t running out of time. It is your chance to help make sure your passion for beautiful music is continued on for many years in the future. Watch for emails coming soon which will request assistance—be quick to step up so you can be part of the future. Cheers to you and 2010! Warmly, RoseAnne Homola, Dean rosehomola@charter.net MUSIC LINKS FOR YOUR ENJOYMENT: http://rogerbourland.com/2006/05/30/music-news-is-the-organ-dying-alongside-classical-music/ - blog by Roger Bourland topics surround classical and organ music. www.cameroncarpenter.com - astonishing organ virtuoso who will be a presenter/performer at the 2010 Entertainment Gathering conference in California. http://www.the-eg.com/ He will also be performing locally on April 13, 2010 at Le Poisson Rouge, New York City http://www.ted.com/talks/itay_talgam_lead_like_the_great_conductors.html - Conductor Itay Talgam, presentation at TED on Conducting/Leadership |
Local Events |
| Our 2009 - 2010 Programs
Program Schedule 2009-2010 Monday, June 6, 2009 - 6:00 PM - Annual Dinner - Music for Small Choirs - $25 - University of Bridgeport Art Gallery/Recital Hall Sunday, October 25, 2009 - 4:00 PM - 8th Annual Pipescreams Halloween Concert - United Congregational Church, Bridgeport Monday, January 18, 2010 - 10:00 AM - Organ Crawl in Naugatuck Valley with New Haven and Waterbury AGO Chapters - Steve Roberts/Host. Snow date February 15, 2010 RESCHEDULED: Sunday, January 24, 2010 - 4:00 PM - Annual Epiphany Party - John Polo home - 25 Plymouth Avenue, Trumbull. Board meeting at 2:00 PM Sunday, June 6, 2010 4:00: Choral Festival & Annual Dinner Meeting, Sacred Heart University Chapel - $25/dinner June 27-July 2, 2010 - Pipe Organ Encounter, Sacred Heart University Chapel and 20 Local Churches - Student Piano, Student Organ and Teacher Recitals during the week. Visit us at www.agoevents.org/2010/poe/region-1 for more information |
Newsletter |
| The Greater Bridgeport Chapter issues a bi-monthly e-newsletter with printed copies mailed on request.
Send articles and inserts to: Allen W. Fanslow, Editor; The Bridgeport Organist; 31 Bridgeview Place, Stratford, CT 06614-3625 or fanslow@juno.com |
Membership |
| For membership information, please contact John Polo at john.polo@charter.net |
Placement |
| For information on available substitutes or current job openings in our area, please contact Carole Fanslow - fanslow@juno.com
Employers and job seekers are invited to post and search listings of available positions on the Guild's National Website. |
Certification |
| For certification information, please contact Paul Knox - pknox@firstchurchfairfield.org |
Contact Us |
| CONTACT US:
Dean - RoseAnne Homola - rosehomola@charter.net Sub-Dean - Michael Lantowski - pipeorgmik@yahoo.com Secretary - Frank Martignetti - frankmartignetti@gmail.com Treasurer - Michael Karpilow - mibakarp2@yahoo.com Historian & Placement - Carole J. Fanslow - fanslow@juno.com Chaplain - The Rev. Meg Williams - megwillia@gmail.com Scholarship - Alice M. Caldwell - caldwellam@aol.com Newsletter Editor - Dr. Allen Fanslow - fanslow@juno.com Nominating/Certification - Paul Knox - pknox@firstchurchfairfield.org Professional Concerns/Membership/Publicity - John Polo - john.polo@charter.net Board Members 2007 - 2010 Juliann Janowski - jajanowski@charter.net Brad Gesler - ambyth@snet.net 2008 - 2011 Ruth Cernera - ruthcernera@gmail.com Paul Thoma - thomapr@sbcglobal.net 2009 - 2012 Flora Major - fhmajor112@yahoo.com Dr. John T. Michniewicz - michniewiczj@sacredheart.edu |
Links |
| Chapter Member Dr. Joe Utterback, jazz pianist and composer, recording artist - www.joeutterback.com
Chapter Member Frank Martignetti, choral conductor, educator, vocalist, pianist, organist - www.frankmartignetti.com Chapter Member David Harris, pianist, organist, accompanist - choral groups/silent films, vocalist, recording artist - www.davidharrisproductions.com Winner of the M. Louise Miller Scholarship 2005: www.ScottMontgomeryMusic.net Choristers Guild - www.choristersguild.org PipeDreams Public Radio - www.pipedreams.org The Organ Hour Radio - www.wjmj.org |
| Visit the AGO National website |