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Lynchburg,VA Chapter |
| Last updated: November 10, 2011 |
Message from the Dean |
| Welcome to the Lynchburg Chapter of the American Guild of Organists! We are a small but dedicated chapter of members who are interested in the organ, choirs, and church music. Our group includes full-time career church musicians, part-time church musicians, retired musicians, new church musicians, and retired musicians. We would like to have a presence in every church and college in Lynchburg and the surrounding area. If you are not yet a member, we invite you to join us as a guest at one of our meetings.
Peggy Haas Howell, Dean |
Local Events |
| LYNCHBURG CHAPTER of AGO
PROGRAMS 2011-2012 Tuesday, Sept. 20, 6:30 p.m. Potluck dinner followed by anthem sharing. Bring your favorite dish as well as a favorite anthem! 1st Presbyterian Church Two concerts celebrating the new Richard Howell organ at St. John’s Church (programs sponsored by St. John’s) Sunday, October. 9, 4:00 p.m. Peggy Haas Howell, Inaugural recital The Organist and Choirmaster at St. John’s, Peggy Howell was a featured recitalist at the regional AGO convention in Norfolk, Virginia in 2009. St. John’s Church Sunday, October 23, 4:00 p.m. John Scott, Organ recital Currently the Director of Music at St. Thomas Church, New York City and a sought-after recitalist, John Scott was formerly the Director of Music at St. Paul’s Cathedral, London. St. John’s Church Tuesday, November 15, 7:30 p.m. Organ crawl and demonstration Richard Howell, the organ builder will show us the instrument, and Peggy Haas Howell will give a short demonstration. Bring your organ shoes and music to try the organ! St. John’s Church Tuesday, Jan. 24, 7:30 p.m. Lecture on Busoni’s Fantasia Contrapuntistica Dan Raessler, Professor of Music at Randolph College, will explore the relationship between this work and Bach’s Die Kunst der Fuge. Presser Hall, Randolph College February 25, 10:30 a.m. Workshop on improvisation Gerre Hancock is Professor of Organ and Sacred Music at the University of Texas, Austin. His textbook, “Improvising: How to Master the Art” is studied by organists throughout the country. Court Street United Methodist Church March 11, 4:00 p.m. Program of worship music for the First Sunday in Lent Guild members will present Lenten organ music, assisted by singers and instrumentalists from the area. Hymns, scripture, and prayers will complete the program. St. Paul’s Episcopal Church Saturday, April 28, 10:30 a.m. Workshop on Bach’s Clavierübung by Jonathan Dimmock. The organist at St. Ignatius Church, San Francisco, Jonathan Dimmock has recorded over 20 CD’s, and is co-founder of the American Bach Soloists. Holy Trinity Lutheran Church Tuesday, May 22, 6:30 p.m. Annual banquet followed by a concert by Otter’s Court. A group of Central Virginia musicians, Otter’s Court will perform music of the Medieval and Renaissance periods, singing and playing their extensive collection of reproduction instruments. Westminster Presbyterian Church |
Newsletter |
Membership |
| Region III, District IV
Chapter Number 329 Chapter Officers Dean, Peggy Haas Howell 2011-2013 Sub-Dean, Harvey Huiner 2011-2013 Treasurer, Membership Officer, Robert Blevins 2010-2012 Secretary, Raymond Weidner 2010-2012 Newsletter Editor, Jane Montgomery 2000-2012 Members-at Large, George Clark 2010-2012 Betty Spruill 2010-2012 Past Deans 1950-1951 J. Bernard Williamson 1951-1953 Helen Howell Williams 1953-1954 Theodore Herzel 1954-1957 Frances Peters 1957-1958 Robert G. Lee 1958-1959 John Pfeil 1959-1961 Roger R. Cole 1961-1963 Franz Engle 1963-1964 John R. Shannon 1964-1966 Henry Hallstrom, AAGO 1966-1968 Helen Howell Williams 1968-1970 George B. Clark, AAGO 1970-1971 James B. Anderson 1971-1972 L. Hadley Hunt 1972-1975 Miriam Taylor 1975-1979 Roger C. Dowdy 1979-1980 John Ourensma 1980-1981 Roger R. Cole 1981-1983 Harvey Huiner 1983-1984 Herbert Chamberlin 1984-1986 Helen Howell Williams 1986-1988 Carita Sydnor 1988-1990 George Clark 1990-1992 David Charles Campbell 1992-1994 Anne E. Coulter 1994-1996 Miriam Taylor 1996-1997 Allen Huszti 1997-2000 Sandra Matthes 2006-2007 J. William Greene 2002-2004 Peggy Haas Howell 2004-2006 Gordon Betenbaugh 2007-2008 Bob Blevins 2008-2009 J. William Greene 2009-2011 Gordon Betenbaugh The Membership BALL, Russell M. russellmballsr@comcast.net 1620 Belfield Place, Lynchburg, VA 24503 384-1572, 384-3318 (fax) Retired BARKLEY, H. Brock Brock.Barkley.Jr@att.net 501 VES Road, Apt. W 625, Lynchburg, VA 24503 386-3904 BATTEN-BELL, Susan C., MCM, MRE music@bedfordbaptist.org 114 Perry Lane, Goode, VA 24556 (540) 586-9564 Minister of Music/Organist, Bedford Baptist Church BETENBAUGH, Gordon M., BM, MM, CCM barbbete@aol.com 140 Turtle Creek Road, Lynchburg, VA 24501239-3911 239-3911 BETTCHER, Peggy, MM pbettcher@rivermont.org 122 Irvington Springs Road Lynchburg, VA 24503 386-5513 Director of Music, Rivermont Evangelical Pres. Church 2424 Rivermont Avenue, Lynchburg, VA 24502 846-3441 BLEVINS, Robert, BA, MBA, AAGO hoyotoho@yahoo.com 3612 Surrey Lane, Lynchburg, VA 24503 384-9296 (H), 434-522-7236 (W) Organist/Director, Westminster Presbyterian Church 1022 Floyd Street, Lynchburg, VA 24501 BOOTH, Dee, BS NOTEDB@aol.com raybooth@ntelos.net 206 Dean Street, Lynchburg, VA 24502 239-1158 Music Teacher, Substitute Organist/Choir Director BOOTH, Matthew booth-m@student.Lynchburg.edu 201 Lafayette Place, Forect, VA 24551 434-610-4646 Organist, Ascension Episcopal Church CLARK, George, AAGO gbc2701@aol.com P. O. Box 3077, Lynchburg, VA 24503 846-6668 Organist, Court Street United Methodist Church Court and 7th Streets, Lynchburg, VA 24501 845-3427 COULTER, Ann E., MM acoulter@randolphcollege.edu 154 Norfolk Avenue, Lynchburg, VA 24503 845-7455 Organist-Choirmaster, St. Paul’s Episcopal Church 605 Clay Street, Lynchburg, VA 24501 845-7301 DAVIS, Gladys 501 VES Road, Apt. B 110, Lynchburg, VA 24503 386-3616 Retired Organist, West Lynchburg Baptist Church DERRICK, Mae mmderrick@verizon.net 120 Fredonia Avenue, Lynchburg, VA 24503 434-846-1976 Substitute Organist DUDLEY, Jo Anne musicaljo@aol.com 81 North Lake Drive, Lynchburg, VA 24502 239-2533 Organist, Beulah Baptist Church FOLEY, Ruth, DMA rifoley@liberty.edu 112 Westridge Circle, Lynchburg, VA 24502 239-7933 Professor of Music, Liberty University 582-2216 Organist/Choir Director, Timberlake Christian Church GREENE, J. William, DMA greene1204@comcast.net 1204 Krise Circle, Lynchburg 24503-2612 386-0078 Organist-Choirmaster, Holy Trinity Lutheran Church 1000 Langhorne Road, Lynchburg, VA 24503 384-8441, 384-6866 (fax) HARWOOD, Karen Jones karenleeh@cox.net karenwhumc@verizon.net 3216 Oliver Rd. NE Roanoke 24012 Director of Music/Organist, Windsor Hills UMC 3591 Windsor Rd. S.W. Roanoke, VA 24018 Cell: 915-1191 Phone: 366-0902 HOWELL, Peggy Haas, BA, SMM peggy@stjohnslynchburg.org 201 Woodland Avenue, Lynchburg, VA 24503 528-0465 Organist-Choirmaster, St. John's Episcopal Church 200 Boston Avenue, Lynchburg, VA 24503 528-1138 Director, Cantate, the Children's and Youth Choir of Central Virginia Director, Jefferson Youth Chorale HUINER, Harvey D., MM, PhD HARVEY@HUINER.NET 800 Old Trents Ferry Road, Lynchburg, 24503 384-5858 Substitute Organist/Choir Director MATTHES, Sandra, PhD MatthesJS@msn.com 532 Federal Hill Drive, Forest, VA 24551 525-7344 Minister of Music, Heritage United Methodist Church 582 Leesville Road, Lynchburg, VA 24502 239-4291 MONTGOMERY, Jane S., BME, MMA, SP, CAGO musdirjane@aol.com 3242 Downing Drive, Lynchburg, VA 24503 384-0754 Minister of Music/Organist, Bedford Presbyterian Church 105 West Main Street, Bedford, VA 24523 (540) 586-8903 PEAK, Rose, BS rsoverby@earthlink.net 489 Softwood Lane, Rustburg, VA 24588 (434) 332-4958 Organist, Quaker Memorial Presbyterian Church 5810 Fort Avenue, Lynchburg, VA 24502 ROBERTS, The Reverend Dennis S. htlc1000@aol.com 73 North Princeton Circle, Lynchburg, VA 24503 384-8441, 386-6866 (fax) Pastor, Holy Trinity Lutheran Church 1000 Langhorne Road, Lynchburg, VA 24503 SCOTT III, F. Johnson fjs@charter.net 1553 Oakwood Street, Bedford, VA 24523-1617 (540) 586-6167 Organist, Centenary United Methodist Church Instructor of Music, Lynchburg College SEIPP, Sonna, BFA lwseipp@liberty.edu 114 Pacos Street, Lynchburg, VA 24502 239-7668 Substitute Organist/Choir Director SHIMIZU, Kazuyo, BM, MM kshimizu@liberty.edu 434-238-5984 Full-time student SPRUILL, Elizabeth bettyspruill@verizon.net 100 Hunterdale Drive, Lynchburg, VA 24502 237-4710 Organist/Director, Grace Memorial Episcopal Church SYDNOR, Carita carisyd@adelphia.net 2515 Link Road, Lynchburg, VA 24503 384-1226 TAYLOR, Miriam, BA jtaylo9841@aol.com 707 Old Trents Ferry Road, Lynchburg, VA 24503 384-3457 Substitute Organist Taggart, Kenneth Main Street Methodist Church Bedford, VA 24523 586-8878 kenny@mainstreetumchurch.org WEIDNER, Raymond, PhD ray@fpcly.org 1049 Half Moon Court, Froest, VA 24551 434-525-89356, 434-370-7507 (cell) Director of Music, First Presbyterian Church 1215 VES Road, Lynchburg, VA 24503 384-6231 WRIGHT, Harold B. 1900 Seabury Avenue, Lynchburg, VA 24501 846-3276 Organist, Fairview Christian Church 2701 Campbell Ave, Lynchburg, VA 24501 845-6031 |
Placement |
| Available Substitutes
Mae Derrick mmderrick@verizon.net 846-1976 Harvey D. Huiner, MM, PhD HARVEY@HUINER.NET 384-5858 Sonna Seipp, BFA lwseipp@liberty.edu 239-7668 Miriam Taylor jtaylo9841@aol.com 384-3457 SUBSTITUTE MUSICIANS - AN AGO GUIDE FOR FEES Single service (organist only or director only, no separate rehearsal), $100-$225 - travel distance is to be considered Additional services (organist or director only) not requiring additional preparation, $50-$125 Single service (organist-director combination, no separate rehearsal), $150-$275 Additional services (organist-director combination) not requiring additional preparation, $75-$175 Rehearsal fees range from $25-$100/hour, depending on whether the substitute is organist only, director only, or organist-director combination and the preparation required WEDDINGS Service fees are $100-$350 (service only) Wedding rehearsal with bridal party is $50-$100/hour. Additional rehearsals are $30-$50/hour. FUNERALS Service fees are $100-$225 (service only) Employers and job seekers are invited to post and search listings of available positions on the Guild's National Website. |
Certification |
Contact Us |
| Chapter Dean
Peggy Haas Howell peggy@stjohnslynchburg.org 434-528-1138, ext. 20 (w); 434-528-0465 (h) To submit information for the newsletter, e-mail to: Jane Montgomery musdirjane@aol.com |
Links |
| Pipedreams: www.pipedreams.org – Sunday evening broadcasts are available here by Tuesdays; extensive archive of past programs; many useful links to other sites.
Organ Historical Society: www.organsociety.com – includes the extensive OHS Catalog of organ and choral CD’s, books, scores, videos, including theatre organ CD’s, along with information about OHS and its conventions. |
| Visit the AGO National website |