NASSAU CHAPTER

Last updated: March 13, 2012

Message from the Dean

Dear Visitor/AGO Chapter Member,

A warm welcome from the members of the Nassau Chapter of the American Guild of Organists. We are one of five groups, called Chapters, of the AGO on Long Island, all of us enthusiastic in our love of and support for the organ and its close partner, choral music. Some of us also play other keyboard instruments such as piano, harpsichord, synthesizer, and even the cast-bell carillon. All have a keyboard or two or three, or as many as seven, and some have a keyboard for the feet called a pedalboard. Some organs make their sounds through 21st century technology but have their roots firmly in the sound of wind-blown pipes, that’s why you’ll find many of us advocating for historic pipe organs here on Long Island, throughout New York State, around the country and around the world. Check out our Web presence which we will keep up to date with information of interest to everyone at any stage of organ knowledge whether this is your first time exploring organs or you’re a trained professional and all points in between. You are welcome.

Kenneth L. Sybesma, CAGO
Chapter Dean

Local Events

C H A P T E R
C A L E N D A R

MARCH

Silent Movie with Bernie Anderson, organist accompanying "The Thief of Bagdad" starring Douglas Fairbanks. Sat., Mar. 31 at 7 p.m. on the Austin Theatre Pipe Organ in the Auditorium of Chaminade High School, 340 Jackson Ave., Mineola. Tickets at the door $12; Srs. $10; Teens $5; Child Free.

APRIL

Organ Recital by Dr. Charles Callahan celebrating the 13th Anniversary of St. Agnes Cathedral's Wicks Organ. Fri. April 13 at 7:30 p.m. at the Cathedral, Quealy Pl., Rockville Centre. Fee at the door $15. More info. 516-764-9578.

JULY

AGO National Convention July 1-6 in Nashville, Tenn. www.ago2012.org

P I P E L I N E

MARCH 2012

To receive a complimentary copy of our most recent newsletter "Pipeline" contact David Schmidt at d.schmidt7@verizon.net or 516-796-1992.

Membership

If you are a visitor and would like to join our chapter, please contact our treasurer/registrar: Matthew Koraus (631)385-3311 ext 230 or mkoraus1@yahoo.com

You may obtain an online membership registration from the National AGO Website: www.agohq.org

We hope you're enjoying our website which also links you back to the National website and other chapters in the USA!

Placement

For churches and temples who wish to list their vacant organist/choir director positions or who are seeking a substitute organist please contact: Christopher Cusumano
Chapelcus@optonline.net (631) 271-4635
Employers and job seekers are invited to post and search listings of available positions on the Guild's National Website.

Certification

For information about certifications, please contact: Frank Crosio, FAGO. frankcrosio@yahoo.com

Contact Us

C H A P T E R
O F F I C E R S

DEAN
Ken Sybesma CAGO
nassausubdean@gmail.com
516-456-6321

TREASURER/REGISTRAR
Matthew Koraus AAGO
Mkoraus1@yahoo.com
631-385-3311 ext 230

PLACEMENT
Christopher Cusumano
Chapelcus@optonline.net
631-271-4635

MEMBERS AT LARGE
Henry DeVries
Hdevries11801@yahoo.com
516-935-0290

Carol Dort
CgwenDort@aol.com
516-248-2393

Carl Gscheidle
gsch1@verizon.net
516-938-9515

David Schmidt (Pipeline Newsletter Editor)
d.schmidt7@verizon.net
516-796-1992

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