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Lynchburg,VA Chapter |
| Last updated: August 22, 2012 |
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 2012-2013 Tuesday, Sept. 18, 6:00 p.m. Is it Epiphany already?!? Dinner provided by Grace Memorial Episcopal Church followed by anthem sharing for the season of Epiphany. Grace Memorial Episcopal Church Saturday, October 13, 10:30 a.m. Women composers for the organ Organ workshop by Christa Rakich Holy Trinity Lutheran Church Monday, November 19, 7:30 p.m. Adding subtle spice to your hymn playing Organ workshop by Todd Wilson St. John's Episcopal Church Tuesday, January 22, 7:30 p.m. A hands-on introduction to music notation software Music technology workshop by Johnson Scott Tuesday, February 26, 7:30 p.m. The Organs of Cavaille-Coll A DVD documentary about the life and work of Aristede Cavaille-Coll Venue TBA Friday, April 26-Sunday, April 28 English Choral Festival with guest conductor, martin Neary cosponsored with St. John's, St. Paul's, and Cantate rehearsal times TBA April 28, 4:00 p.m. English Choral Festival Concert venue TBA May 28, 6:00 p.m. Annual banquet Diobolus in Musica: Not just the tritone Dr. William McIntosh, guest speaker Holy Trinity Lutheran 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, Miriam Taylor 2012-2014 Secretary, Raymond Weidner 2010-2014 Newsletter Editor, Jane Montgomery 2000-2012 Members-at Large, J. William Greene 2012-2014 Betty Spruill 2010-2012 Contact Miriam Taylor, Membership Officer at taylor.j2@verizon.net, tel: 434-384-3457 or Peggy Haas Howell, Dean at peggy@stjohnslynchburg.org, tel: 434-528-1138, ext. 20 for information on becoming a member. |
Placement |
| Available Substitutes
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) Sub-Dean Harvey Huiner harvey@huiner.net 434-384-5858 Secretary Raymond Weidner ray@fpcly.org 434-384-6231 Treasurer and Membership Officer Miriam Taylor taylor.j2@verizon.net 434-384-3457 Members-at-large Betty Spruill bettyspruill@verizon.net 434-237-2710 J. William Greene greene1204@comcast.net 434-386-0078 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 |