Palm Beach County Chapter :: August 25, 2012

Last updated: October 29, 2012

Message from the Dean

Colleagues,
I urge you to take a minute and re-read AGO Code of Ethics.
We all see these guidelines when we renew our membership, but we probably haven't truly looked at them for a while. The Code of Ethics may appear to be black and white to one person, but may be very gray from another perspective. Thus, if you have a question pertaining to the Code of Ethics, please ask Dr. Arfsten, Chapter Dean, for advice. Help strengthen our chapter by being familiar with, and abiding by the AGO Code of Ethics.

YOU TUBE
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Local Events

November 4
Recital at 3:30 featuring the works of Bach, Franck, (Calvin) Hampton, Langlais, and Vierne performed by Matt Emkey with Evensong at 4pm; Bethesda-by-the-Sea in Palm Beach;
PARKING Since we have no parking lot, parking at Bethesda-by-the-Sea is a challenge! Although the police often ignore it when people park on South County Road for Sunday morning services, it is always illegal to park there, and you may receive a ticket. Whenever Barton Avenue (the street along the south side of the church) is posted as one-way — which it will be for all our concerts and services — you may park on either side of that street (facing west). If Via Bethesda (the small road between The Breaker's golf course and the church) has room, you may park there according to the directions posted on various signs. Other than that, you must seek parking spaces on the local side streets.

November 2 at 8pm
Master Chorale presents: Carmina Burana; Pink Church, Pompano; Palm Beach AGO members Jeanne & Jim Filosa, will underwrite a portion of the Pink Church tickets that they sell (normally $30 for advance/ $35 at the door) at half price for the advance tickets ($15) Contact Jim & Jeanne directly at: Pianistjeanne0656@att.net

Saturday, November 10, 9:30-11:30am
Workshop: Preludes & Postludes:
Why, What, When
Panel Discussion & Demonstration
Seacrest Presbyterian
2703 N. Seacrest Blvd, Delray Beach FL 33444
Jeanne Filosa, host

for additional events contact Dr. Arfsten at arfstenfam@aol.com

Membership
We currently have approximately 45 members in the Palm Beach County Chapter AGO.
Who are the other organists in our area?
Do you have organist friends who are not AGO members? We’d love to send our newsletter to every area organist.
Our newsletter will keep area organists informed of concert & recitals. In addition, we are offering several workshops that are open to everyone: membership not required.
So find out who is the organist at that church down the street and send their name and email address to Dr. Arfsten at arfstenfam@aol.com.

Membership

We're glad to have each of you as a Chapter Member! It is that time of year again to renew membership to the AGO. Haven't renewed yet? Contact:
Dr. Glen D. Arfsten, Dean
561 315 5654
arfstenfam@aol.com

Placement

For the most current job listings, please visit:
Organiste.net
www.organiste.net

AGO PALM BEACH COUNTY SUBSTITUTE ORGANIST LISTINGS (Revised: 08/25/12)

This list of substitutes is provided as a service and is not intended as an endorsement of any organist by the Palm Beach County AGO. The employer is responsible for determining that a substitute will adequately meet the needs of the church. To learn the proficiency of substitutes, feel free to ask them for references.

SUBSTITUTES
*Anne Akerson 561-689-9199 harpdallas@yahoo.com
Experienced with Catholic, Lutheran, as well as other Protestant services; weddings, funerals, accompanying

*R. Gary Ruff 609 471 9957 rgruff@comcast.net
All denominational services as well as weddings and funerals. Experienced pianist/organist accompanist for solos and ensembles. Please call for availability.

*Mason Meyer 561-886-8626 mason-meyer@live.com
Lutheran and other Protestant

*Suzanne Jarvis 561-795-8998 suzjazz@bellsouth.net
Non-liturgical churches; weddings, funerals, accompanying

*Tim Thompson, 301-2441, tim_thompson@me.com.
Available: summers only; experienced in Protestant and Catholic services

*John Fitzgerald, SPC 561 640 4322 fitzgerald46@bellsouth.net
All Protestant services (except Lutheran), weddings, funerals, accompany and direct choirs and soloists.

*Gerald Dargis (772)461-7793 gdargis@aol.com
Liturgical Musician, Organist, Choir Director, Pianist, Cantor, vocal coach. Available short- or long-term assignments, funerals, weddings, and weekend services. Call anytime.

*Donald Kasischke, 692-1417 kasischkedonald@yahoo.com
Experienced with Catholic, Lutheran, as well as other Protestant services; available Sundays as well as weddings and funerals

*Joanne E. Nelson, MM, CAGO 561 514 5279 mueni3@gmail.com
Experienced with Catholic, Lutheran, as well as other Protestant services; weddings, funerals, accompanying; available for services on Friday, Saturday, Sunday evenings

*James K. Poch, SMM 561 736 7472 jkpoch@aol.com
Associate music director organist, First Presbyterian, Delray; Available some Sunday mornings & available for weddings, funerals

Employers and job seekers are invited to post and search listings of available positions on the Guild's National Website.

Certification

We do not have an active certification program in our chapter.

If you are interested in organ lessons to improve your skills, please contact Dr. Arfsten at arfstenfam@aol.com for organ teachers in Palm Beach County.

Contact Us

OFFICERS
Dr. Glen D. Arfsten, Dean
arfstenfam@aol.com
Matt Emkey, sub-dean
Joanne Nelson, secretary
Alan Bowman, Treasurer

EXECUTIVE BOARD
Class of 2013
Alan Bowman
Edward M. Krynicki

Class of 2014
John Patrick Fitzgerald
Dr. Kirsten A. M. Hellman
Patricia M. Holland

Class of 2015
Erik Borgen-Larssen
Barbara Thompson

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