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Potomac Chapter |
| Last updated: July 29, 2010 |
Message from the Dean |
| Greetings to all visitors to the Potomac AGO Chapter's webpage! I hope that you will visit this site often to learn about the American Guild of Organists, the monthly programs of the Potomac Chapter, news of area concerts and organ recitals, job vacancies, and other activities which help make the work of the church musician visible in the Washington, D.C. area. You can also visit the District of Columbia and Northern Virginia Chapter websites for similar information.
We hope to see you at many chapter programs this year, and please give us, your board, your feedback on what events, programs, and activities you would like to take part in. Don't forget that next year the D.C. Chapter is host to the AGO National Conventions, July 4-8, 2010. Exciting recitals, concerts, worship services and workshops are planned at most of the city's important churches and concert venues. Major new works from internationally-renowned composers have been commissioned, and the entire week will prove to be a musical feast you won't want to miss. I hope to see many of you at one or more of our chapter programs, (listed on this website), and hope that you will take advantage of all the educational, social networking, and professional opportunities which the AGO and our local DC-area chapters have to offer. With best wishes, John Brooks, Dean 301-989-0487 jbrooks356@gmail.com |
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Membership |
| For Membership Form, (Click here)
http://www.agohq.org/chapter/potomac/MembershipForm.pdf The following includes Officers, Teachers, Substitutes, and Members. The Potomac Chapter makes no claim or representation regarding the skills or qualifications of any of the listed individuals. Determination of same is the responsibility of the party engaging their services. OFFICERS: Dean John Brooks 301-987-0487 jbrooks356@gmail.com Sub Dean Clarice Snyder 301-949-7335 musicjs1@gmail.com Secretary David McCahan 301-345-5465 Dfm37@webtv.net Treasurer Dave Haykin 301-854-3245 georgiendave@verizon.net Registrar Judith Daffer 410-381-2014 juude@aol.com Class of 2011 Anne Timpane 301-654-7767 atimpane@stjohnsnorwood.org Becky Lee 301-963-4788 becklee4music@verizon.net Class of 2012 Deborah Hess 301-474-9633 deborahkijakhess@hotmail.com Emily Koons 301-845-2728 organistfriend@yahoo.com Class of 2013 Tom Bast 301-604-7489 ThomasBA1@aol.com Kenneth Lowenberg 301-299-8765 kenlowenberg@verizon.net Chaplain The Rev. Dr. Cheryl Tatham 301-654-3631 nc4pastor@verizon.net Historian: Emily Koons 301-845-2728 organistfriend@yahoo.com Auditor TEACHERS: Karen K. Bartman 301-598-5312 PIAN0 & ORGAN kbartman@inter-faithchapel.org Carolyn Booth 301-869-6271 PIANO, ORGAN, THEORY/HISTORY CLBmuscmkr@aol.com Carol Dennis 301-216-5057 PIANO, ORGAN, & VOICE JeroDeni@aol.com Jeffrey J. Doenges 301-571-1711 PIANO, ORGAN jjdoenges@aol.com Marjorie Jovanovic 301-681-6330 VOICE, ORGAN Ji-Na Kim 703-244-5467 ORGAN jki2@su.edu Emily Koons 301-845-2728 PIANO organistfriend@yahoo.com Dale Krider 301-552-2562 ORGAN, CONDUCTING, & THEORY dale.krider@verizon.net Richard Lalumondier 301-987-2685 ORGAN mlbos@mlbu.com Marvin Mills 301-933-7933 ORGAN millsmusic@verizon.net Serena Moore 301-449-8818 PIANO Alan R. Ogden 703-737-0085 Piano, Voice, Organ, Brass Ogden.AlanR@gmail.com Linda J. Pannebaker 301-572-7274 PIANO lpannebaker@gmail.com Jeffrey Pannebaker 301-572-7274 ORGAN jpannebaker@email.com Peter John Patente 301-449-6394 ORGAN and PIANO Nae H. Pearson, III 301-422-9599 PIANO ORGAN INSTRUMENTAL COACHING Holymusic@aol.com Laura Rinne 301-622-5146 PIANO laralemon7@yahoo.com Elizabeth D. Schneider 301-408-3839 PIANO CELLO VIOLIN dscstudio@yahoo.com Tom Smith 202-906-9999 ORGAN PIANO music.redeemer@verizon.net Clarice Jane Snyder 301-949-7335 PIANO and ORGAN music@verizon.net SUBSTITUTE MUSICIANS - POTOMAC CHAPTER This is a list of persons who have indicated a desire to be called for substituting at church services. No specific qualifications are implied by their inclusion on this list. There are individuals on this listing that may still be in the learning phase of their career and the Potomac Chapter has no knowledge of their capability to serve as a substitute. The employer is responsible for determining that a substitute will adequately meet the needs of the church. Mary J. Beaudoin 301-754-2444 O D L NL DC MD m.beaudoin3@verizon.net Jeffrey B. Binckes 301-493-8300 O L NL DC MD jbinckes@aol.com Carolyn L. Booth 301-869-6271 O OD L NL NV DC MD clbmusemkr@aol.com Susan S. Burkhalter 301-469-8728 O D OD HB L NL NV DC MD scastlekep@aol.com Judith Daffer 410-381-2014 O OD L NL NV DC MD juude@aol.com Angela D. Enright 301-530-9026 O L NL MD tutuade@msn.com Ann Hague 301-989-9317 O DC MD avhague@aol.com Donald R. Hague 301-989-9317 O D OD L NV DC MD haguedon@aol.com Deborah Hess 301-518-3448 deborahkijakhess@hotmail.com Diane L. Heath 202-966-3651 O D OD L NV DC MD dianeheath@verizon.net Deborah K. Hess 301-518-3448 O L NL DC MD deborahkijakhess@hotmail.com Charlene Hudson 301-868-4683 O L NL MD Kristi P. Johnson 301-897-5631 O L NL DC MD kokar80@verizon.net Marjorie G. Jovanovic 301-681-6330 O OD L NL DC MD Ji-na Kim 703-244-5467 O L NL S NV DC MD jki2@su.edu Kathleen Kohl 301-236-4245 O MD revkkohl@verizon.net Richard H. LaLumondier 301-987-2685 O D OD L NL NV DC MD mlbos@mlbdv.com Becky J. Lee 301-963-4788 O D OD HB L NL NV DC MD beckylee4music@verizon.net Kenneth Lowenberg 301-299-8765 O D OD HB L NL NV DC MD kenlowenberg@verizon.net Linda Pannebaker 301-572-7274 O OD H L NL DC MD jpannebaker@email.com Laura Rinne 301-622-5146 O OD MD Albert Samuel 301-371-4885 O L DC MD asamuel37@mns.com Eleanor Timberlake 410-730-3222 O L NL VA DC MD nlt919@verizon.net Ann Turpin 301-326-2077 O D L DC MD turpin.ann3148@comcast.net Jose Zambrana 301-502-0717 OD HB L NL NV DC MD jzambrangr@gmail.com Abbreviations: O – Organist, D – Director, OD, Organist/Director, H – Handbells, L – Liturgical Services, NL – Non-Liturgical Services, S – Synagogue, DC – Available in DC, MD – Available in MD, NV, available in VA MEMBERS: Kyle Babin kyle@bradleyhillschurch.org 301-365-2850 Karen Bartman kbartman@starpower.net 202-686-1614 Thomas Bast ThomasBa1@aol.com 301-604-7489 Henry R. Bauer 301-530-1550 Hbauermus@aol.com Rosemary Beakes rbbeakes@hotmail.com 410-997-0474 Mary J. Beaudoin m.beaudoin3@verizon.net 301-754-2444 Alina Belenky Alina_Belenky@hotmail.com Jeffrey B. Binckes jbinckes@aol.com 301-946-5902 Rosemary Birchard 301-345-1943 Carolyn Lamb Booth CLBmuscmkr@aol.com 301-869-6271 Cheryl A. Branham cbranham@calvarydc.org John Brooks jbrooks356@gmail.com 301-987-0487 Susan Burkhalter scastlekep@aol.com 301-496-8728 Gary Clark garyeclark@aol.com 240-277-7621 Peggy Craig PLCraig@verizon.net 301-622-0380 Peter Crisafulli peter.crisafulli@allsaintchurch.net 301-977-2370 Judith A. Daffer juude@aol.com 410-381-2014 Mary Ann Davis giddygam@verizon.net 301-253-6256 Susan M. DeCamp smdecamp@yahoo.com 301-622-9680 Carol B. Dennis JeroDeni@comcast.net 301-216-5057 Jeffrey J. Doenges jjdoenges@aol.com 301-571-1711 George Drumwright drumwrig@gmail.com 301-589-7070 Beryl Elwood 480-926-1467 Julie Vidrick Evans julie_evans@mac.com 202-363-2202 Ext.33 Theodore Mikell Guerrant guerrant@umd.edu 240-568-0452 Donald R. Hague haguedon@aol.com 301-989-9317 David J. Haykin, Jr. georgiendave@verizon.net 301-854-3245 Deborah K. Hess 301-518-3448 deborahkijakhess@hotmail.com Charlene S. Hudson 301-868-4683 Solveig Ingersoll singersoll@me.com 303-459-1125 Kristi Planck Johnson kokar80@verizon.net 301-897-5631 Robert I. Jones rijones26@msn.com 301-474-2857 Marjorie G. Jovanovic 301-681-6330 Rachel Kasianowicz 240-477-915 Kathleen Kohl revkkohl@verizon.net 301-236-4245 Emily Kelly Koons organistfriend@yahoo.com 301-845-2728 cell 301-788-0337 Dale Krider dale.krider@verizon.net 301-552-2562 Richard Lalumondier mlbos@mlbdv.com 301-906-7582 Becky Lee beckylee4music@verizon.net 301-963-4788 Kenneth D. Lowenberg kenlowenberg@verizon.net 301-299-8765 Eran Lupu David F. McCahan DFM37@WEBTV.NET 301-3455465 Marvin Mills MillsMusic@verizon.net 410-728-1710 Lynn Monkres lmonkres2006@comcast.net 301-317-4654 Serena M. Moore SerenaM2@aol.com 301-449-8818 Marilyn Murchison marilyn@oslclaurel.org 301-776-7670 Alan R. Ogden Ogden.AlanR@gmail.com 703-401-7022 Sharon Ollison snollison23@aol.com 301-340-9308 Jeffrey R. Pannebaker jpannebaker@email.com 301-572-7274 Linda J. Pannebaker lpannebaker@gmail.com 301-588-4363 X245 Justus F. Parrotta parrotta@verizon.net 703-256-9193 William C. Parsons william.parsons5@verizon.net 301-946-2107 Peter J. Patente 301-449-6394 Nae H. Pearson, III Holymusic@aol.com 301-422-9599 Gerald L. Piercey organ.tuner@aol.com 301-927-0477 Richard Reed rereedjr@yahoo.com Laura Rinne laurabrinne1@gmail.com 240-281-2088 Maria Sampogna Albert Samuel asamuel37@msn.com 301-371-4885 Joseph K. Sanchez 301-595-8851 Donald Schimmel dschim@live.com 301-681-3225 Elizabeth Schneider dscstudio@yahoo.com 301-408-3839 John Schruefer JSchruefer@aol.com 301-762-5629 Carl C. Schwartz ruxtoncar@aol.com 301-236-0315 Patricia K. Severinsen pksentltd@verizon.net 301-490-0232 Thomas P. Smith music.redeemer@verizon.net 202-906-9999 Clarice J. Snyder musicjs1@gmail.com 240-417-5873 Cheryl L. Tatham Eleanor Timberlake nlt919@verizon.net 410-730-3222 Ann Timpane fivetimpanes@verizon.net 301-657-7767 Brenda J. Weiser brenda.weiser@comcast.net 301-865-6113 Michael Wu Kitty C. Yang kittycyang@comcast.net 301-365-8994 |
Placement |
| PLACEMENT PACKET
JOB LISTINGS - Please contact Don Frazier, CAGO at dfrazier@ieee.org or 703-368-0936 for a Placement Packet in MS Word format, or for any further information about placing your ad. UPDATED 07/29/2010 DISTRICT OF COLUMBIA 05/27/2010 ORGANIST (Avail. immediately) St Martin’s Catholic Church (Congrega. size: 800) 1908 N. Capitol St NW Washington, DC 20002 Phone: 202-232-1144 To accompany 9 a.m. Mass, working with resident Choir Director; avg. hours/wk: 2 Two-manual 1939 Moller pipe organ Wage: $150 per Sunday; negotiate time off with Director. “St Martin’s is primarily an African-American community. We sing from the “Lead Me, Guide Me” hymnal (GIA).” 06/23/2010 MUSIC ASSISTANT (Avail. Aug. 15, 2010) Chevy Chase Presbyterian Church 1 Chevy Chase Cir. NW Washington, DC 20015 Phone 202-363-2202 x33 To direct three music groups: grades K-2, grades 3-8, and handbell choir Avg. hours/wk: 17, working with resident Director of Music III/50 pipe organ; 100-year-old Steinway piano; 5-octave WhiteChapel handbells Annual salary: $23k, 1 week paid vacation “Must have organ/keyboard skills. Contact Julie V. Evans at the Phone No. above.” 07/21/2010 DIRECTOR of MUSIC (Avail. immediately, request resumes by Sept. 15) First Congregational UCC (175 adult members) 309 E Street, NW Washington, DC 20001 Phone 202-628-4317 www.fccuccdc.org Seeking organist/director for one adult choir (currently); avg. hrs/week: 10-15 Instruments: Allen digital electronic, 8 yrs old; Steinway piano Ann. salary range: $15-20k; 4 weeks’ paid vacation; Book/music allowance. Announcement avail. on above website. E-mail: musicdirectorsearch@comcast.net “We are a Just Peace OnA congregation striving to become multi-racial/cultural, looking to expand our music repertoire, and including our youth more fully therein.” MARYLAND 5/21/10 MUSIC DIRECTOR (Avail. July 6, 2010) Bethesda United Church of Christ (142 members) 10010 Fernwood Rd Bethesda, MD 20817-1616 Phone: 301-365-3387 Seeking Director for Adult Choir and possible Youth Choir. Avg. hrs/week: 10 1991 Allen 2-manual Digital Electronic MDS-10; Yamaha electronic piano, 14 yrs old. Annual salary: $19,500 plus benefits, negotiable based on experience 4 weeks’ paid vacation, 1 week continuing education; sick leave, book & contin. ed. allowance Visit website: www.bethesdaucc.org – detailed Job Description available from the church. “BUCC is an open and diverse congregation. We welcome all without exception as we worship God together, journey in the spirit, and share our gifts with each other, our neighbors and the world.” 7/12/10 DIRECTOR of MUSIC (part-time, avail. July 2010) Grace Lutheran Church, ELCA (150 members) 2503 Belair Dr. Bowie, MD 20715 Phone: 301-262-7625 Position to direct one praise team (of six people). Avg: 10-15 hrs/wk Organ: 3-man. Rodgers 330 (40 yrs old) w/ 46 stops, 7 couplers & 16 presets; Kurzweil keyboard also available. Ann. salary: $14k, w/ 2 weeks’ paid vacation. “GLC seeks to provide quality music for Sunday worship and other events sponsored by the congregation, which has about 30 children. Knowledge of Lutheran liturgy and of contemporary/praise band music is helpful, as is the ability to work cooperatively with the Pastor and members of diverse backgrounds. Secretarial assistance will be provided. Contact person: Secretary@gracerock.org” 7/14/10 DIRECTOR of MUSIC / ORGANIST (Avail. Aug. 1, 2010) Potomac Presbyterian Church (Congrega. size: 490) 10301 River Rd Potomac, MD 20854 Phone: 301-299-6007 Email: admin@potomacpresbyterian.org To direct: Adult choir (15), Two children’s choirs (15), Handbell choir (10) Avg. hours/wk: 30 Ann. salary TBD, 2 wks paid vacation Allen organ (30 yrs old); piano. 1 week continuing ed. Sick leave, Book/music allowance and continuing ed. fund negotiable “To provide leadership (incl. administrative) for PPC’s music program, incl. all Sun. services and other special svcs. Direct four established choirs, as well as special choirs and music. Serve as an active professional staff member to plan worship svcs. Must be able to play a wide variety of worship music styles in organ/piano. A Bachelor’s degree in music or equivalent training/experience is required.” Send resume to PPC Attn: Tom Hougen at above address. NORTHERN VIRGINIA 6/23/10 ASSOCIATE ORGANIST, Part Time – Avail. July 1, 2010 Sydenstricker UMC (Congrega. size: 900) 8508 Hooes Rd Springfield, VA 22153 Phone: 703-451-8223 III/50 Allen Renaissance Quantum (Q325), 3 yrs old Annual salary: $8000-8500 Responsibilities for this position include playing for choir rehearsal two to three times per month; twice monthly plus fifth Sunday worship services (8:30am and 11:00am); occasional extra rehearsals and special services/events. Currently the church employs an organist responsible for Sunday worship services and rehearsals two weeks each month. Applicants should have training/experience in church music and as an accompanist for choirs and congregational singing. The ability to sight read music and willingness to work as part of a team is essential. For more information about Sydenstricker UMC, visit our website at www.sumcdisciples.org. Applicants are invited to submit a cover letter and resume with at least three references to our SPRC Chairperson, Laura Noble at the above address, or email resumes to bspowell@verizon.net. 7/10/10 MUSIC DIRECTOR/ACCOMPANIST, Part Time – Avail. immediately Christ Presbyterian Church (Congrega. size: 165) 12410 Lee Jackson Mem. Hwy Fairfax, VA 22033 Phone: 703-278-8365 Seeking a part-time Music Director/Accompanist. CPC has a rich talent base within the congregation, including vocalists and instrumentalists. All choirs are strongly committed to the music ministry of the church and meet regularly. Instruments: 2-man. Rodgers organ, Stieff baby grand and Roland digital pianos. Skills in directing adult/children vocal and handbell choirs, as well as in playing organ/piano for congregational singing, are required. This position is intended to be a generalist position that works in concert with the Pastor to formulate and lead a vital and awe-inspiring worship experience. Specific responsibilities include: Lead weeknight practices for the adult vocal and handbell choirs Sunday morning accompaniments of congregational singing and of the adult choir Lead Children's Choir, rehearsing between services and performing occasionally Meet with the Pastor to plan and implement a worshipful music program Select/Coordinate guest musicians and vocalists Develop music program participation including ensembles. Estimated Hours: average of 15-20 hours weekly. Salary: commensurate with experience and education in accordance with PAM guidelines. Please forward your resume to Pastor McLean at cpcpastor@cox.net or call the above No. 7/25/10 ASSOCIATE ORGANIST (Part-time, Avail. Sept. 1) St Mary’s Episcopal Church (Congrega. size: 1600) 2609 N. Glebe Rd Arlington, VA 22207 Phone: 703-527-6800 URL: www.stmarysarlington.org Instrument: Lively-Fulcher, II/25 Salary: negotiable 1-2 Sun. Svcs, 1-2 wkly rehearsals Hours/wk: 10 “The successful candidate will have accomplished skills in service playing and choral accompanying. Duties for this quarter-time position include sharing with the Minister of Music service playing and voluntary responsibilities and accompanying choirs at Sunday Eucharist, Evensong and other liturgies, The position also includes administering and/or leading children's chapel music. St Mary's is a thriving parish with over 100 music-ministry participants. (Persons with technological and communications skills may be interested in applying for a separate available position at St Mary's.) Please send the following materials to Dr. Gregory Hooker, Minister of Music: a cover letter, resume and three references.” E-mail: gregory.hooker@stmarysarlington.org Employers and job seekers are invited to post and search listings of available positions on the Guild's National Website. |
Certification |
| The American Guild of Organists (AGO) is committed to:
- improve the proficiency of organists and conductors, - evaluate by examination attainments in organ playing, choral and instrumental training, and the theory and general knowledge of music, and - grant certificates to those who pass examinations. The AGO Service Playing Exam is well within the grasp of all who play the organ on a regular basis. Members are encouraged to take this exam. If you are not a member of the AGO, a Membership Form is included in this Web Site. Taking an AGO exam is not only a way for you to become a better musician, but it can also be a way to advertise the work of the AGO and broaden our visibility. When you pass an exam, use the letters after your name that you have earned (SPC, CAGO, ChM, AAGO, FAGO). People will ask what they mean and you will have the opportunity to tell them about the AGO. When you use your new initials in your church bulletin, your congregation will know that you are really working to become a better musician and therefore better able to serve your congregation (and more worthy of a raise!!). So, look in the July edition of The American Organist and see what the new exam requirements are. Decide which exam is best for you. Any organist playing or substituting regularly should have at least the SPC certificate. But, you don’t have to stop there—try the CAGO. If you are more inclined as a director, take the Choirmaster exam. Or, if you have a good grasp of music and are willing to do some intensive study, take the AAGO—and finally, go for the top, take the FAGO, which marks you at the highest level of achievement. If you need more information about taking the exams, call me at the numbers listed below and I’ll be glad to talk with you about the exam that’s right for you. Become a better musician—spread the word about your professional organization: The American Guild of Organists—and take one of the AGO exams! Contact National for information, forms, fees, copies of previous exams, and free Hymn Booklet: 212-870-2310 fax 212-870-2163 info@agohq.org www.agohq.org or, AGO National Headquarters The American Organist Magazine 475 Riverside Drive Suite 1260 New York, NY 10115 Contact Region III Exam Coordinator Dale Krider - 301-864-8880 for assistance in the process. Coaching by someone who has passed the exam is also available. |
Contact Us |
| Dean - John W. Brooks 301-987-0487
9523 Treyford Terrace Gaithersburg, MD 20886-0485 jbrooks356@gmail.com Sub-Dean - Clarice Snyder - 301-949-7335 musicjs1@gmail.com Secretary - David McCahan - 301-345-5465 DFM37@WEBTB.NET Registrar - Judith Daffer - 410-381-2014 juude@aol.com Treasurer - David Haykin - 301-854-3245 georgiendave@verizon.net Potomac Organ Institute (POI) - Jeffrey Pannebaker 301-588-4363 - jpannebaker@email.com www.potomacorganinst.org |
Links |
| Potomac Organ Institute (POI) - Jeffrey Pannebaker
301-588-4363 - jpannebaker@email.com www.potomacorganinst.org DiGennaro-Hart Organ Company 301-320-4700 michaelvhart@aol.com David M. Storey, Pipe Organ Service 410-728-8106 DMS1518@aol.com R. A. Daffer Organs 301-953-2671 kbrown@Dafferorgans.com Austin Organs, Inc. Carl Schwartz, Regional Representative 301-236-0315 ruxtoncar@aol.com Lewis & Hitchcock Organs 301-931-2374 organtuner@aol.com Levsen Organ Company 410-768-9557 cwames@aol.com Reuter Organs 785-843-2622 www.reuterorgan.com Cornel Zimmer Organ Builders 1-866-749-7223 mail@zimmerorgans.com www.zimmerorgans.com The Musical Source 202-387-7401 jack@musicalsource.com Dale Music 301-589-1459 dale@dalemusic.com The Hearing Center 301-916-1329 Solveig@HearingCenter.com Foxes Music 703-533-7303 foxesmusic@mindspring.com Jordan Kitt's Music 800-466-9510 x 1259 institutionalsales@jordankitts.com Amy Taylor Harpsichords 301-530-4480 amy2taylor@yahoo.com Central Pipe Organ Service 540-636-9680 cenposer@shentel.net Cantor Organs 800-357-4545 wayne@eminent-usa.com Mason & Risch Vocalion 703-330-1573 jkackley1@msn.com Acoustical Consulting Services neil@akustx.com www.akustx.com Stiner-Reck Incorporated 502-634-3636 Hilbus Chapter Organ Historical Society www.hilbus.org |
| Visit the AGO National website |