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Redwood Empire Chapter |
| Last updated: August 29, 2011 |
Message from the Dean |
| Welcome to the Redwood Empire Chapter of the
American Guild of Organists (AGO) in California! Need an organist? Your local AGO chapter is the right resource for finding an organist, either substitute or permanent. Call or e-mail our Dean or Webmaster (below) and we will publicize your open position for an organist and provide your information to all of our members. (Fees for organ playing service are negotiable with each organist.) The Redwood Empire Chapter of the AGO invites organists, choral directors, music students, and organ enthusiasts who live or work north of the Golden Gate to join our chapter. The Redwood Empire Chapter includes the California counties of Sonoma, Napa, Mendocino and Lake. If you are already an AGO member, we invite you to dual membership. Our chapter will sponsor and present periodic organ and choral recitals throughout the year. See the following entry below. Dean: Douglas L. DeForeest ddeforeest@aol.com 707 526-0907 Web-Master: Doug DeForeest ddeforeest@aol.com *** AGO MISSION STATEMENT The purpose of the American Guild of Organists is to promote the organ in its historic and evolving roles, to encourage excellence in the performance of organ and choral music, and to provide a forum for mutual support, inspiration, education, and certification of Guild members. |
Local Events |
| Program for 2011-2012, Redwood Empire American Guild of Organists
2011-2012: Mini Organ Recitals each 2nd Friday, 6 p.m. ending Friday, June 8, 2012. Church of the Incarnation, 550 Mendocino Avenue, Santa Rosa, CA. Each program is 1/2 hour in length followed by a no-host dinner at a local restaurant with the guest artist. Harold Julander is the program director. Free will donation admission for installation of electronic 32' organ pedal stop. September 9, 2011, Beth Zucchino, organist, harpsichordist, pianist, Music of Louis Vierne from 24 Pieces in style libre, Op 31, (1913) October 8, 2011, Janis Wilson with two trumpets November 11, 2011, Jim Harrod December 9, 2011, Colleen O'Malley January 13, 2012, Susan Witt Butler and Harold Julander, Program of Voice and Organ February 10, 2012, Angela Kraft Cross, Eye surgeon and Concert Organist, Congregational Church, San Mateo March 9, 2012, Robert Huw Morgan, Stanford University Saturday, March 10, 2012, Workshop, Robert Huw Morgan April 13, 2012, Maxine Van Norden May 11, 2012, David Parsons June 8, 2012, Melissa Craig-Morse And Harold Julander, Program of Jazz and Voice ***** Tuesday, 7:00 October 25, 2011, Hallowe'en Organ Program, First United Methodist Church, Santa Rosa. This will follow the weekly church supper (5:45) to which all are invited. Doug DeForeest is the program director. ***** |
Newsletter |
| Our chapter Dean's Letter is published via the internet at frequent intervals. Request for e-mail copy: Douglas DeForeest ddeforeest@aol.com |
Membership |
| Contact Dorothy Clazie domiso@earthlink.net to join. Choir directors, organists, and those who like to hear the organ are invited. |
Placement |
| Employers and job seekers are invited to post and search listings of available positions on the Guild's National Website. |
Certification |
Contact Us |
| Douglas DeForeest, Dean - ddeforeest@aol.com
Harold Julander, SubDean - bach4me@sonic.net Dorothy Jean Clazie, Treasurer, Membership, Newsletter, Directory - domiso@earthlink.net Lawrence Brunke, Secretary - larrybrunke@yahoo.com |
Links |
| Visit the AGO National website |