Salisbury Chapter




Last updated: August 20, 2010

Message from the Dean

Greetings from the Salisbury chapter. As the only chapter on the Eastern Shore of Maryland, our membership includes musicians from a large geographic area. We meet for dinner and programs five times per year, and also sponsor many special projects including members’ recitals, organ restorations, youth choral festivals and hurricane relief.

Although we are a small chapter, we were recognized nationally for the largest increase in membership in our category in 2005-2006. This is a great place to live, work and make music! Join us, or let us know when you can visit.
Susan Zimmer, Dean (410) 543-4835, ssz749@yahoo.com



Local Events

NEWS AS OF FRIDAY, AUGUST 20.


Hello Members and Friends of the Salisbury AGO Chapter,

I have the pleasure of welcoming two new members to the Salisbury Chapter of the AGO. They are:

Chet Bober
6 Grace St.
Berlin, MD 21811
Phone 410-422-6550
CHURCH Director of Music, The Community Church at Ocean Pines, Berlin, MD
EMAIL AmazingGlaze@juno.com

Mary Collins
11504 Hammock Point
Berlin, MD 21811
Phone 443-523-8686
POSITION Assistant Director, ECHOES Choir
EMAIL email4maryc@gmail.com

Now, on to "Business"

ANNUAL MEMBERSHIP DUES ARE NOW DUE. PLEASE SEND YOU CHECK, MADE PAYABLE TO "SALISBURY CHAPTER AGO", AND MAIL TO THOMAS SHORES, P.O. BOX 132, CRISFIELD, MD 21817

Here are what the dues are:

Regular voting member $92

Special voting member (65 and over, under 21, or disabled) $67

Student voting member (full-time, with valid school ID) $37

Partner voting member (only one TAO per household)
*You must be affiliated with a Regular, Special, or Student voting member at the same household. $67

Dual voting member (paid to second chapter)
* You must have a Regular, Special, or Student voting membership with a primary chapter in order to be a Dual member at a secondary chapter. $36

Student dual member (paid to second chapter)
* You must have a Student voting membership with a primary chapter in order to be a Student dual member at a secondary chapter. $15

Chapter friend (no magazine or regional/national benefits: $15

I hope that you all have had a good summer, see you in September. Ralph
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SCROLL DOWN TO "PLACEMENT" FOR JOB POSTINGS.

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PLEASE SEND NOTICES OF LOCAL EVENTS TO: agowebsite@mchsi.com

Newsletter


Robert Young has sent us the following message concerning the dedication recital at his church:

The Dedication of the Casavant Organ at Asbury United Methodist Church, in Salisbury, Sunday, February 14, with Dr. Eileen Guenther, President of the AGO, has been postponed. The installation of the organ continues. The work, being completed by Casavant Brothers in St. Hyacinthe, Quebec, and David Storey Organ Company in Baltimore, was delayed in November due to part suppliers being backed up. This of course took both organ companies into the Christmas Season which carried other engagements, and even though work continued on the installation during December, it was minimal; we all knew it would not get completed by Christmas. Work resumed the first week of January, and they are projecting the completion in mid-February. We will let everyone know when a new date has been established with Dr. Guenther for the Dedication concert, and we look forward to sharing this instrument with you again, at that time. In the meantime, you can log onto the church's web site and see the specifications and read a history of the instrument at http://www.asburyweb.org/Music/casavant_organ.htm. God bless you all, and bless your work in your respective congregations.
Robert

Robert E. Young, Director of Music Ministries
Asbury United Methodist Church
1401 Camden Avenue
Salisbury MD 21801
410-749-2131, x104


SUBSTITUTE organist or organist/choir director now available on Sundays. Many years experience in all major denominations, including liturgical. Please call Cora Bruner, 410-726-2088.


Membership

SALISBURY CHAPTER AGO MEMBERSHIP LIST


AGO Degrees listed next to names.
SPC = Service Playing Certificate
AAGO = Associate
Ch.M. = ChoirMaster


Bober, Chet
6 Grace St.
Berlin, MD 21811 - Phone 410-422-6550
CHURCH Director of Music, The Community Church at Ocean Pines, Berlin, MD
EMAIL AmazingGlaze@juno.com

Boettger, Janice K.
2373 Worcester Hwy.
Pocomoke City, MD 21851 - Phone 410-957-1691
CHURCH St. Mary's Episcopal, Pocomoke City, MD - 410-957-1518
AVAILABLE Private Instruction Piano/Organ

Collins, Mary
11504 Hammock Point
Berlin, MD 21811 - Phone 443-523-8686
POSITION Assistant Director, ECHOES Choir
EMAIL email4maryc@gmail.com

Folger, William M.
423 Elberta Ave.
Salisbury, MD 21801 - work phone 410-543-6386
E-MAIL wmfolger@salisbury.edu

Hailey, Shirley
2 West St.
Berlin, MD 21811 - Phone - 410-641-3830
CHURCH St. Paul's by the Sea, Ocean City, MD

Hastings, Anne
9726 Buckingham Lane,
Berlin, MD 21811 - phone 410-641-1586
AVAILABLE Funerals, Substitute $100.00

Horner, Bruce
206 Henry St.
Cambridge, MD 21613 - phone 443-417-0240
EMAIL intunerbh@gmail.com
AVAILABLE Substituting, Weddings, Funerals and Special Events

Huey, Cathy
314 Winter Quarters Rd.
Pocomoke, MD 21851 - phone 410-957-2370
CHURCH Holy Name of Jesus Catholic Church, Pocomoke
CHURCH St. Elizabeth's Catholic Church, Westover
AVAILABLE Private Instruction, Piano and Organ
Weddings and Funerals (Maryland)
E-MAIL cchuey@verizon.net

Humphreys, Betty W.
PO Box 3061
Salisbury, MD 21802

Jackson, Raymond
108 N.Church St.
Snow Hill, MD 21863-1202 - phone 410-632-0300
E-MAIL RJackson_2K@yahoo.com 410-289-0525

Jacobus, Ralph - SPC
103 Sandyhook Road
Ocean Pines, MD 21811-1621 - phone 410-641-6737
CHURCH The Community Church at Ocean Pines, Berlin, MD
AVAILABLE Weddings, Funerals $150.00 (Community Church Only)
E-MAIL opsralph@mchsi.com agowebsite@mchsi.com

Klyce, Stephen W. - AAGO - Ch.M.
29092 Piney Neck Road
Dagsboro, DE 19939 phone - (Cell) 302-745-0308
AVAILABLE Private Instruction Voice $20 Piano $15.00-$20.00 1/2 Hour, Organ $20.00
SUBSTITUTING - Available for substituting
Weddings, $175.00 Funerals $125.00
E-MAIL MasterMusicMan@hotmail.com

Leiby, Arthur
30321 Duck Puddle Road
Kennedyville, MD 21645

Little, Joanne E.
214 E.Washington St.
Salisbury, MD 21801 - phone 410-749-6769
CHURCH Manokin Presbyterian Church, Princess Anne, MD - phone 410-651-0763
AVAILABLE Weddings, Funerals (Maryland)

Lockfaw, Wes
29116 Superior Circle, Easton MD 21601
Phone: 410-822-2677
CHURCH Christ Church, Easton, Maryland
E-MAIL weslockfaw@christchurcheaston.org

Murrell, Al
R.A. Daffer Church Organs, Inc.
10545 Guilford Road, Ste. 106
Jessup, MD 20794
Work Phone (800) 419-4448
Cell Phone (443) 812-5999
E-MAIL amurrell@dafferorgans.com
URL www.dafferorgans.com

Overstreet, Robert
4 Camelot Circle
Ocean Pines, MD 21811-2028 - phone 410-208-0403
CHURCH Retired - St. paul's Episcopal, Berlin, MD 410-641-4066
AVAILABLE Private Instruction, Organ $25.00, Substituting $100.00, Weddings $100.00, Funerals $150.00
E-MAIL robert.overstreet473@gmail.com

Riggin, William Edwin III
3348 Sackertown Road
Crisfield, MD 21817-2254 - phone (Home) 410-968-0702
(Work) 410-651-6195
CHURCH Asbury United Methodist, Crisfield, MD 410-968-0504
E-MAIL weriggin@mail.umes.edu

Scott, Dr. Paul
10168 Waterview Drive
Ocean City, MD 21842-9635 - phone 410-213-7519
CHURCH St. Paul's Episcopal, Berlin, MD
E-MAIL pscottmd@earthlink.net

Shores, Thomas E.
26260 Stouty Sterling Road
P.O. Box 132
Crisfield, MD 21817 - phone 410-968-1633
CHURCH Mt. Pleasant United Methodist, 410-968-3125

Todd, June R.
300 5th Street
Ocean City, MD 21842 - phone 410-289-7373
CHURCH Atlantic United Methodist, Ocean City, MD 410-289-7430
AVAILABLE Weddings $100.00, Funerals $75.00
E-MAIL junerose4@verizon.net

Young, Robert E.
CHURCH Director of Music Ministries
Asbury United Methodist Church, 1401 Camden Ave. Salisbury, MD 21801
Phone 410-749-2131, x104
CHURCH E-MAIL robert@asburyweb.org
HOME E-MAIL rob2468@comcast.net

Zimmer, Susan - SPC
26775 Nanticoke Road
Salisbury, MD 21801 - phone 410-677-0301
CHURCH Wicomico Presbyterian, Salisbury, MD 410-749-5792
TEACHING Music Faculty at Salisbury University, and Wor-Wic Community College.
AVAILABLE Baroque Music, A to Z Recorder & Harpsichord $150.00/HR.
Weddings $200.00, Funerals $150.00
E-MAIL ssz749@yahoo.com






Placement

NEW JOB POSTING AS OF 5/21/10

Church Musician(s) Wanted
Limestone Presbyterian Church has a wonderful music program that includes six choirs: Chancel Choir, Living Water Ensemble, Youth Choir, Joyful Noise Singers, Limestone Praise Chimes and Genesis Handbell Choir. In addition to all of the superb music offered by these choirs weekly in worship, the church is known for its youth musicals and concerts, a Steinway grand piano, a top-quality sound system with audio/DVD recording and a pastor who writes hymns that are included in several hymnals.

Limestone Church is now looking for gifted musician(s) to serve in several part-time, paid positions: Chancel Choir Director (traditional vocal choir), Living Water Ensemble Director and Piano Accompanist (contemporary group); Youth Choir Director, and Director of Music. One of our current gifted music staff has filled all of these positions and is now taking a full-time job in a school. You may apply for any or all of these part-time, paid positions. Additional information is available on the church web site: http://www.limestonepresbyterian.org/MusicStaff.htm and by contacting Pastors Bruce and Carolyn Gillette at bcgillette@comcast.net

Best,

Michelle Woodson
New Castle Presbytery & Speer Trust
(302) 366-0595
(302) 366-0714 (fax)
www.ncpresbytery.org



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NEW JOB POSTING AS OF 4/28/10

Employment Ad

Make a Joyful Noise to the Lord! Lutheran Church in Omar, DE, seeking organist/choir director for PT position, NTE 10 hours/week covering two liturgies on Sunday/some special occasions. EEO. Send resume to Community Lutheran Church, 30897 Omar Road, Frankford, DE 19945-2639

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NEW JOB POSTING AS OF 3/18/10

Church organist position available at a growing, dynamic church in Wyoming, DE. Responsibilities include two Sunday services, accompanying two choirs at rehearsals weekly (both organ and piano skills), special services/special music accompaniment, weddings and funerals, as needed. Allen Renaissance Quantum Q-345 – 58 Stop custom organ; Salary determined by experience/education. Send letter of intent and resume to Wyoming United Methodist Church, P. O. Box 389, Camden-Wyoming, DE 19934 or call 302-697-8400 for more information.

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NEW JOB POSTING AS OF 11/17/09

Community United Methodist Church of Crofton, Maryland is seeking a part-time Church Musician able to provide both piano and organ music for weekly and special worship services throughout the church year, as well as accompanying various ensembles. The position will require approximately 10 hours per week, including service commitments, regular choir rehearsals, any special event/service rehearsals, and music preparation. Selected applicants will be invited to interview and audition. For additional information, please contact the CUMC Church Office at (410) 721-9129 or at cumc@cumc.net.
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NEW JOB POSTING AS OF 10/4/09

St. Luke's Episcopal Parish in Queen Anne's County is in need of a part-time organist to replace one who has retired. They have an electric Hammond in the chapel in Sudlersville and a 2002 Oberlinger tracker in the Parish Church in Church Hill. Searching for someone who can play on Sundays and Christmas. No choir except on Christmas Eve and Easter. Most of the music is currently from the 1982 Hymnal, but someone is needed to encourage the congregation to sing and perhaps to expand their knowledge of music.
Contact: Nanese Hawthorne, Rector. Office: 410-556-6644, Cell: 302-540-2681.


NEW JOB POSTING AS OF 6/11/09

Position Available


The Presbyterian Church of Dover, 54 S. State St., Dover, DE 19901

302-734-3313; fax: 302-734-8078; e-mail: friddle@comcast.net.

Part-time organist/pianist. New Allen L331 organ being installed

in late summer/early fall.

Send resume detailing qualifications and experience to the church

by email, fax, or regular mail by July 31.

Interviews/auditions will be scheduled for selected applicants.



NEW JOB POSTING AS OF 6/2/08

St. Peter's Episcopal Church, Salisbury, MD

Organist/Choir Director

Contemporary Christian and traditional Episcopal music, 25 rank three manual 1970 Moller; bell choir, youth, children and adult choirs, help with contemporary music group with electronic keyboard. Two Sunday services, 1 weekday rehearsal afternoon/evening; more during Easter and Christmas seasons. Salary and benefits consistent with guidelines of American Guild of Organists. Resume to: Music Position, St. Peter’s Episcopal Church, 115 St. Peter’s Street, Salisbury, MD 21801.

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NEW JOB POSTINGS AS OF 3/1/08

Central Presbyterian Church in Towson, Maryland is searching for an organist to play 1-2 services per week and accompany the Chancel Choir in services, rehearsals and three annual concerts on a three-manual Casavant pipe organ. Contact Tom Brantigan at 410-769-9446 or tbrantigan@verizon.net. More information about the church is posted at www.centralpc.org.

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PLACEMENT INFORMATION FROM STEPHEN KLYCE

Wesley United Methodist Church, 102 E. Laurel Street, Georgetown, DE 19947. Organist/keyboard player (begins March 1, 2008). Play the organ for 11:00 a.m. Sunday morning service, a traditional/blended service, and accompany the adult choir. Choir rehearsals are Wednesday nights from 7 to 8:30 p.m. Salary is negotiable. For more information, contact Richard Comly at (302)856-3635 or richcomly@aol.com, or contact the church office at (302)856-2414.


Chester Bethel United Methodist, 2619 Foulk Road, Wilmington, DE. Organist (available 02/2008). Traditional style Sunday service from 10:30-11:30am. Rehearsals on Thursday night 7:00-9:00pm (we could switch to a different night if that would help). We have a retired organist on staff that could mentor an entry level person. A competent student wil be considered. This is an outstanding opportunity for entry level or someone who is looking for a very easy situation. The organ is a newly installed (11/2007) Allen electronic digital Q285,Quantum Dual manual,45stops. Please contact Greg Panten at 302-392-0232

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Organist-Choir Director position at Christ United Methodist Church, Chestertown, MD. One service, choir rehearsal, Moeller organ. Call Pastor Willard Crossan at 410-778-0911 if interested.
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Atlantic Baptist Church, Atlantic, VA. Small church, one service, Allen Organ. Contact Mrs. Betty West 757-824-3569.
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Employers and job seekers are invited to post and search listings of available positions on the Guild's National Website.

Certification

Any Salisbury Chapter AGO member who presently holds any AGO degrees, please let the webmaster know, so your AGO degree can be placed next to your name in the Chapter Membership List. Email to agowebsite@mchsi.com

Contact Us

CHAPTER OFFICERS FOR 2006-2007

DEAN: Susan E. Zimmer (W)410-749-5792 (H) 410-677-0301 (FAX) 410-677-0301
E-Mail ssz749@yahoo.com

SUB-DEAN: POSITION OPEN

TREASURER: Thomas E. Shores (H) 410-968-1633

SECRETARY: June R. Todd (H) 410-289-7373
E-MAIL junerose4@verizon.net

WEBMASTER: Ralph E. Jacobus (H)410-641-6737
E-MAIL agowebsite@mchsi.com

Links

Rodgers Organs http://www.dafferorgans.com
Johannus Organs http://www.johannus.com http://www.nelsen-organworks.com/

Mid-Atlantic Symphony http://www.midatlanticsymphony.org

CHURCH WEBSITES FROM OUR MEMBERS CHURCHES

Asbury United Methodist, Crisfield, MD
http://mysite.verizon.net/spedgold/Asbury/index.htm
Asbury United Methodist, Salisbury, MD http://www.asburyweb.org
Bruton Parish Church, Williamsburg, VA http://www.brutonparish.org
Saint Andrews Episcopal Church, Princess Anne, MD www.saintandrewsomersetparish.org
Saint Pauls Episcopal Church, Berlin, MD www.stpaulsec-berlin.org
Saint Peters Episcopal Church, Lewes, DE http://www.stpeterslewes.org
The Community Church at Ocean Pines, Berlin, MD http://www.ccaop.org
Trinity United Methodist, Salisbury, MD www.trinityumcsalisbury.com
Wicomico Presbyterian, Salisbury, MD http://wicopreschurch.org


Any Salisbury Chapter member having a church that has a website, are invited to send the web address to the webmaster at agowebsite@mchsi.com, and it will be posted.

Visit the AGO National website