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Southeastern Pennsylvania Chapter |
| Last updated: March 4, 2013 |
Message from the Dean |
| Hello and Welcome!
Thank you for visiting our website. We are in our 52nd year as an AGO Chapter. We are an active chapter which offers a variety of vibrant programs. Throughout the year, educational meetings, performances, and workshops provide knowledge of the organ and encourage excellence in performance. One of our cherished benefits is the friendship and support we derive from each other by being a smaller chapter. If you are currently looking for a national professional association in the organ and choral fields, we look forward to hearing from you. All are most welcome to attend one of our upcoming meetings and to consider joining our chapter. Not only are our meetings informative, they’re also a lot of fun. Membership information may be found below. For more information, please contact our Chapter Dean, Nancy Brown (610-358-3112) ncfbrown@me.com ==================================================================== |
Local Events |
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CHAPTER EVENTS 2012-2013 Saturday, Sep 15, 2012 6:30 pm: Pot Luck Supper Orff hands-on St. Luke UMC, Bryn Mawr Friday, Oct 26, 2012 Patrick Murphy's Organ shop, Stowe, PA 9:00 Meet at Brinton Lake Shopping Center to car pool 10:30 Shop tour Sunday, Nov 11, 2012 3:00 pm: "You Too Can Play These" Michael Trinder organ program: useful repertoire for liturgical year Christ Church, Ridley Park December: No Meeting Saturday, Jan 19, 2013 8:00 am - 2:00 pm: January Jump Start Bryn Mawr Presbyterian Church, Bryn Mawr Saturday, Feb 9, 2013 7:30 pm: Desserts and Videos Night Media Presbyterian Church, Media Saturday, Mar 16, 2013 7:30 pm: Ralph Purri: Choral Tips and Techniques Princeton Presbyterian Church, Springfield, PA Saturday, April 27, 2013: Jeff Fowler: Useful Improvisations St. Anastasia, Newtown Square Sunday, June 2, 2013 5:30 pm: Annual Meeting/Picnic Home of Carol and Bill Angus ==================================================================== Concert/Event listings may also be found in our monthly newsletter, "Vox Humana". |
Newsletter |
Membership |
| Organists, choir directors, directors of music, and all those who love organ and choral music, regardless of denominational affiliation or musical ability, are most welcome to become a member of our chapter.
The Southeastern Pennsylvania Chapter was originally chartered as the Chester Chapter 1961. The name was changed in 1967, because many of the Chapter's members lived and worked in the surrounding communities, and it was felt that the new name would be more inclusive. Since its origin, the SEPA Chapter has presented lectures, recitals, and workshops at monthly meetings. These programs teach, encourage, and support the church musicians and provide opportunities to develop friendships with fellow musicians. The Chapter also prints a monthly newsletter, "Vox Humana", which keeps members informed of Chapter news and events, contains useful articles, and lists local job opportunities. For more information, please contact: Gerald F. Troy, Treasurer and Registrar 3750 Woodland Ave. Drexel Hill, PA 19026 610-626-5486 gftroy@aol.com Further information about AGO membership may be found at: http://www.agohq.org/membership/indexjoin.html |
Placement |
| SUBSTITUTE LIST (listed in alphabetical order)
The Southeastern Pennsylvania Chapter members listed below are available for substituting. This list is not intended as an endorsement of those musicians by the Chapter. Ken Delmar 610-565-5796 ken@cheersperformances.com weekdays, Sundays Chris Dome 610-444-9675 Sundays Nov-Apr Bill Gatens 610-876-5617 wjgatens@msn.com weekdays Lisa Guglielmo 610-906-7740 LAEG7707@gmail.com weekdays, Sundays Loretta Hartnett 610-352-5441 lph1612@verizon.net weekdays David C. Little 215-953-0352 DavidClarkLittle@aol.com weekdays Barbara Murphy 610-622-3952 weekdays, Sundays Stanley Orr 610-690-0999 orrsa@verizon.net Sundays Tom Sullivan 302-792-0315 tomsullivan1941@verizon.net weekdays 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. 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. Contact National for complete information, forms, fees, copies of previous exams, and free Hymn Booklet: Phone: 212-870-2310 Fax: 212-870-2163 Email: info@agohq.org Website: www.agohq.org AGO National Headquarters 475 Riverside Drive Suite 1260 New York, NY 10115 |
Contact Us |
| Dean: Nancy F. Brown (610-358-3112) ncfbrown@me.com
Sub-Dean: Michael Trinder (610-659-4861) mjtrinder1@comcast.net Secretary: Rosemary Harkins (610-626-0836) rosegharkins@aim.com Treasurer/Registrar: Gerald F. Troy (610-626-5486) gftroy@aol.com Placement: Nancy F. Brown (610-358-3112) ncfbrown@me.com Executive Committee: Art Kalemkarian (term expires 2015) Brad Winters (term expires 2015) Loretta Hartnett (term expires 2014) Carol Angus (term expires 2014) David Clark Little (term expires 2013) Mary Marissen (term expires 2013) "Vox Humana" Newsletter Editor: Clyde S. Shive, Jr. clydeshive@hotmail.com "Vox Humana" Newsletter Printing and Circulation: William J. Gatens Website Submissions: Donald Brown: dgbrown57@me.com |
Links |
| Philadelphia Chapter of the American Guild of Organists - www.agophila.org
Pipe Dreams radio broadcasts - www.pipedreams.org American Theatre Organ Society - www.atos.org Associated Pipe Organ Builders of America (APOBA) - www.apoba.com Elsener Organ Works, Inc. - www.ElsenerOrganWorks.com Muller Pipe Organs - www.mullerpipeorgan.com Stuart Pipe Organs - www.stuartorgan.com Colin Walsh Pipe Organs - www.walshorgans.com www.PipeOrgans.com - a resource for organists and organ committee members who are considering the purchase of a new pipe organ or having their existing pipe organ rebuilt. A service of Peterson Electro-Musical Products, Inc. |
| Visit the AGO National website |