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Northeastern Wisconsin |
| Last updated: April 23, 2012 |
Message from the Dean |
| Welcome to the web-site of the Northeastern Wisconsin Chapter
of the American Guild of Organists The Northeastern Wisconsin Chapter of the American Guild of Organists is made up of approximately seventy members from an area bounded on the north and south by Marinette and Fond du Lac and on the east and west by Sheboygan and Berlin. The NEW Chapter sponsors lectures, workshops, recitals and other educational programs of interest to church and synagogue musicians. It also sponsors a scholarship program for organ study which is designed to encourage skilled pianists not presently involved with sacred music to use their talents in the sacred music profession. This program operates under the acronym OROCO (Outreach Opportunity for Church Organists) and makes annual searches for qualified candidates. (See certification below for more information.) |
Local Events |
| Chapter Programs 2011-12
Sunday, May 6 Annual Banquet Oshkosh Tim Riley, guest speaker Sunday, May 13 7:30 p.m. Recital by Lawrence organ students Lawrence Memorial Chapel Other Programs - Schola d'Arezzo choir of St. Norbert Abbey with director Mark D. Falcone performing a Concert on April 29, 2012 at 2:30 PM in St. Norbert Abbey Church. - Sunday, June 17 at 7:00 p.m.. Ryan Anthony, trumpet, and Gary Beard, organist. Shepherd of the Bay Lutheran Church, Hwy. 42, Ellison Bay. No admission fee; a free-will offering will be received. (A return visit by the amazing duo that dazzled us three years ago! Ryan Anthony is principal trumpet of the Dallas Symphony and a former member of the Canadian Brass. Gary Beard is Minister of Music/Artist in Residence at Lindenwood Christian Church in Memphis and conducts the Gary Beard Chorale.) - Sunday, July 29 at 7:00 PM. Christopher Houlihan, organist. Shepherd of the Bay Lutheran Church, Hwy. 42, Ellison Bay. No admission fee; a free-will offering will be received. (Acknowledged as one of the brightest stars in the new generation of American organists, Houlihan enters his second season under professional concert management, performing widely in the U.S. and abroad. His youthful enthusiasm, musical maturity and audience friendly manner have inspired many to become "Houlifans.") LUNCHTIME ORGAN RECITAL SERIES - SUMMER 2012 In Appleton, WI and the surrounding area Frank Rippl, coordinator, - 920-734-3762 May 30, 12:15 Kathrine Handford Lawrence University Memorial Chapel 500 E. College Ave., Appleton June 6, 12:15 Dr. Michael Stefanek First Congregational Church 724 E. South River Street, Appleton June 13, 12:15 Nancy Siebecker First Presbyterian Church 200 Church Street, NEENAH June 20, 12:15 Dr. James Hicks First United Methodist Church 200 N. Drew Street, Appleton June 27, 12:15 Dr. Naomi Rowley Holy Cross Roman Catholic Church 309 Desnoyer Street, KAUKAUNA Thurs. June 28, 12:15 Donald VerKuilen First English Lutheran Church 326 E. North Street, Appleton July 4, 12:15 Frank Rippl St. Mary Catholic Church 528 Second Street, MENASHA July 11, 12:15 Jeffery Verkuilen, AAGO All Saints Episcopal Church 400 E. College Ave., Appleton July 18, 12:15 Dr. Thomas Fielding First United Methodist Church 200 N. Drew Street, Appleton July 25, 12:15 Rollie Hebeler St. Mary’s Roman Catholic Church 528 Second Street, MENASHA Aug. 1, 12:15 John Skidmore St. Joseph Catholic Church 404 W. Lawrence Street, Appleton Aug. 8, 12:15 Blake Doss First English Lutheran Church 326 E. North Street, Appleton Aug. 15, 12:15 Donald VerKuilen St. Joseph Catholic Church 404 W. Lawrence Street, Appleton Aug. 22, 12:15 David Bohn First Presbyterian Church 200 Church Street, NEENAH Aug. 29, 12:15 Dr. Leon Couch First English Lutheran Church 326 E. North Street, Appleton Thurs. Aug. 30, 12:15 Ralph and Marillyn Freeman, AAGO St Paul Luth. 200 N. Commercial Street, NEENAH Sept. 5, 12:15 David Troiano St. Mary’s Catholic Church 528 Second Street, MENASHA |
Newsletter |
| The Praludium is the monthly newsletter for the Northeastern Wisconsin Chapter of the AGO. The deadline for articles, job openings, events, photos and all other submissions is two weeks before the next chapter program.
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Membership |
| To join the chapter please contact our membership coordinator, Elizabeth Mazurak, at 920-779-0759 or mazurak@athenet.net.
Officers 2010-11: Frank Rippl, dean 920-734-3762 frippl@athenet.net Joanne Peterson, sub-dean 920-233-0385 joanne@oshkoshpiano.com Marillyn Freeman, Treasurer 920-725-6466 rmfreem805@aol.com Jeffrey Verkuilen, Education Coordinator 920-434-1603 jeffverkuilen@new.rr.com Board Members: Ray Thompson, 2011 term 920-338-0070 Raymt@new.rr.com Michael Meyer, 2012 term 920-734-9311 mlmeyer@sbcglobal.net Michael Stefanek, 2013 term 920-632-7586 michael.stefanek@hotmail.com Blake Doss, 2013 term 920-915-6373 dossblake2yahoo.com Elizabeth Mazurak, membership coordinator 920-779-0759 mazurak@athenet.net |
Placement |
| The First United Methodist Church in Green Bay is looking for a highly-skilled organist to accompany our worship and sanctuary choir. The position is part-time, 7-10 hours per week. Salary is $12,240.00 per year. Qualifications: Experience leading music in worship; demonstrated proficiency in organ and piano; ability to improvise, sight read and accompany both small and large groups; willing and able to work as part of a team.
Our organ was built by the Schlicker Organ Company of Buffalo, New York in 1994. The organ is comprised of 29 ranks, with 1802 individual pipes. The three manual (keyboard) and pedal console are movable. Please submit a cover letter and resume to First United Methodist Church, 501 Howe St., Green Bay, WI 54301. Contact Leah Gaworek, Chair of the Staff Parish Relations Committee at (920) 265-8385 for further details. Music Coordinator, Holy Cross Catholic, Kaukauna This parish of 1700 families is looking for an energetic individual to coordinate our music ministry. The position is part-time, 28-30 hours per week. Candidates should demonstrate the following qualities: - Strong musical ability with emphasis on organ and piano. Bachelors Degree preferred. - Knowledge of Catholic liturgy. - Good interpersonal and organizational skills. - The ability to successfully lead and expand a team of dedicated individuals who serve our Music Ministry in various ways. - Experience leading Music Ministry in a Catholic parish is preferred. Our organ is a double-console, two manual, twenty-five rank Wangerin/Taylor pipe organ refurbished in 2003. We also have a Yamaha grand and an Everett upright piano in our Church. Please direct inquiries to: Fr. Tom Pomeroy, Pastor Holy Cross Parish 309 Desnoyer Street Kaukauna, WI 54130 Assistant Organist - Good Shepherd Catholic Church, Chilton Qualified applicant(s) to accompany cantor or choir at assigned weekend Masses (4pm and 7:30pm Saturdays and 8am and 10am on Sundays) and possibly other Masses as needed. Advanced keyboard students welcomed. Please contact Pat Wettstein, Director of Music at 920-849-9363, for details and audition. Employers and job seekers are invited to post and search listings of available positions on the Guild's National Website. |
Certification |
| Organ Study Scholarships Available
Outreach Opportunity For Church Organists (OROCO) This program is for training in traditional church music. Other styles of organ music cannot be accommodated. Awards will be made on the basis of one's potential for becoming a church or synagogue organist and without regard for race, gender or religious affiliation. 1. Scholarships will provide for one year of organ study. Scholarships may be renewed for a second year upon recommendation of the teacher. 2. Study will be with a degree-holding teacher of organ, certified by the AGO-NEW Chapter. Lessons will be given as near to the student's geographic location as possible. 3. The scholarship monies will be sent directly to the teacher, who will report to the chapter when the lessons have been completed. 4. Costs for transportation to the lessons and purchase of necessary materials will be borne by the student, although the home congregation of the student may be invited to assist with such costs. 5. Adequate arrangements for an organ on which to practice should be made by the student. It is necessary to have an organ with a full pedalboard of at least 30 notes. The chapter may be able to assist with this requirement. 6. Applicants must have had sufficient previous piano instruction to have mastered the basic fundamentals of music, including fluency in reading bass clef and accuracy of rhythm. 7. Applicants should be at least 14 years old, although exceptions for slightly younger students might be made. Older persons with considerable piano study are particularly encouraged to apply. 8. The most promising applicants will be interviewed. Candidates selected for the interview process should be prepared to play one solo piano piece. They may be asked to sightread several other items, including a hymn, at the piano. 9. The scholarship award also will include a one-year membership in the American Guild of Organists at both the national and chapter levels. For more information, please contact Marillyn Freeman 920-725-6466 rmfreem805@aol.com |
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Links |
| http://www.lunchtimeorganrecital.org
http://www.norbertines.org/abbey_music_canon_john_bruce.html Packerland Theatre Organ Society | http://packerlandtos.tripod.com/packerlandchapterofatos/index.html http://www.agomilwaukee.org http://www.portalwisconsin.org AOB Organ Consultants Inc. | http://www.eminent-organs.com |
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