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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 ___________________________________________________________ SCROLL DOWN TO "PLACEMENT" FOR JOB POSTINGS. ___________________________________________________________ PLEASE SEND NOTICES OF LOCAL EVENTS TO: agowebsite@mchsi.com |
Newsletter |
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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 ___________________________________________________________ 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 ___________________________________________________________ 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. ___________________________________________________________ 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. ___________________________________________________________ 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. ___________________________________________________________ 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. ___________________________________________________________ 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 ___________________________________________________________ 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. ___________________________________________________________ Atlantic Baptist Church, Atlantic, VA. Small church, one service, Allen Organ. Contact Mrs. Betty West 757-824-3569. ___________________________________________________________ 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. |
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