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Southwest Florida Chapter |
| Last updated: December 17, 2012 |
Message from the Dean |
| Welcome to the Southwest Florida Chapter Web Site. We are happy to welcome new AGO members at any time. Our membership of over 70 people covers a wide geographic area from Port Charlotte to Naples. We have meetings and workshops during the year that will interest all church musicians. It is not necessary to have a degree in music to be a member. Membership categories range from student voting to regular voting. You may also join as a chapter friend.
Ric Jaeggi, Dean |
Local Events |
| Friday, December 28, 2012 at 6:30 PM – Jonathan Birner’s home, 255 Burnt Pine Dr., Naples, FL
Advent Season Party Host: Jonathan Birner We know that you have worked hard to get through the Advent season. Now, it’s time to take an evening and relax with friends. Jonathan and his wife have graciously opened their home to us for our annual Christmas Party. Please bring appetizers, desserts, and your favorite libation to this event. Food items should feed be sized for (8) eight (or ate) people. We have access to a nice home pipe organ and piano. So, let’s let the holiday season wind down together. An RSVP is appreciated by calling Jonathan at 239-355-3350 or emailing him at birnerj@yahoo.com. Friday, February 1, 2013 at 7:00 PM – St. Mary’s Episcopal Church, Bonita Springs, FL Annual Member’s Recital and Reception Host: Brian Aranowski Don’t we just LOVE to hear ourselves play? That’s because there is SO MUCH talent here in SW Florida! So, if you are a member of the SW FL AGO, this is your opportunity to practice up and play. No matter if you are “newer” to organ or “an ol’timer,” we are looking forward to your playing. There is no audition and there is nothing but love and appreciation as we gather to enjoy the thrills of the organ. Brian has graciously opened the organ console to us. This 80-rank Allen Renaissance is a great concert instrument and will be enjoyed by all. If you are interested in playing, please contact Sandra Averhart (she did such a good job at organizing this past year’s recital!) at aaverhart1@gmail.com or 239-995-8834. If you get a call or email to bring desserts, you will know what it is all about – AGO members know how to make desserts! Yummy!!! So…thanks in advance for your participation at this annual event. Sunday, April 21, 2013 at 5:00 PM – Grace Lutheran Church, 860 Banyan Blvd, Naples, FL 34102 Proposed UF Recital with students of Dr. Laura Ellis Host: Jonathan Birner Though not finalized, please mark your calendars for this student recital. Some details remain to be worked out, but it appears that we will be privileged to hear the best of the best here in SW Florida. Laura’s students will be presenting an eclectic concert of pieces they have been perfecting throughout the year. The 32+ rank Timothy Fink and Company instrument (1799 pipe, 3-manual) is the perfect setting for this kind of program. This is a “must attend” and you will not want to miss out! More information to follow. Friday, May 17, 2012 (Time and location TBD) Our closing program this year will take place at a Fort Myers area church where we will enjoy dinner and another of the Master Series video presentations from the American Guild of Organists. Though the time and location are still being finalized, please put this event on your calendar now. We had such a great time this past spring in our closing program and plan to repeat this kind of event again in 2013. For additional questions or inquiries, please contact Ric Jaeggi, Dean at rdmej@aol.com or 239-989-1206. |
Newsletter |
| To submit information for this website or the chapter newsletter, e-mail SWFLAGO@gmail.com
Member Recital: Dr. James E. Lorenz performs on Sunday, February 10 at 3:00 PM at St. Luke's Episcopal Church, Fort Myers, FL. Works include, Bach, Krebs, and Vierne. Free will offering. |
Membership |
| For membership information or application, please contact Jonathan Birner, at (239)261-7421 or birnerj@yahoo.com
MEMBERSHIP Q&A Q: Do I have to be employed as a full-time musician to join? A: No. Anyone who loves organ music can join. Q: Must I have a degree in music to join? A: No, a degree in music is not necessary. |
Placement |
| OPPORTUNITIES:
Open Positions: Christ United Methodist Church, Lehigh Acres is searching for a part-time organist. Thursday Choir rehearsal and Sunday Traditional service at 10:30 AM. Send resume and letter of interest to Mr. Bruce Boyd at admin@christumclehigh.org or call 239-369-1433. Burnt Store Presbyterian Church is seeking an organist. For additional information, please contact the church. Grace United Methodist Church, Fort Myers Shores seeks subsitute organist for 12/23 at 11:30 AM, 12/23 at 8:00 PM and 12/30 11:30 AM. Contact Michelle Weger at mweger@egracechurch.com if you are interested. 12.16.12 ********************************************************* This space available to local churches at no charge. E-mail ad to SWFLAGO@gmail.com ** ****************************** SUBSTITUTES Jonathan Birner (239)352-3350 birnerj@yahoo.com Weddings, Funerals, Saturdays Karl Cole (239)732-5773 concertonthekeys@aol.com Weddings, Funerals, Saturdays, Other weekdays Martha Cox (239)458-0721 Weddings, Funerals, Saturdays,Sundays, Other weekdays John Fenstermaker (239)262-6581 ex 207 johnfenstermaker@hotmail.com Weddings, Funerals, Saturdays, Other weekdays Herman Fisher (239)566-1416 muzikfish@comcast.net Saturdays, Sundays (June, July, August) Alden Gatt (239)601-6722 adlenpiano@gmail.com Weddings, Funerals, Saturdays, Sundays, Other weekdays John Geib (920)246-3933 johnfgeib@yahoo.com Weddings, Funerals, Saturdays, Other weekdays Dorothy Hartman (239)454-8651 mhartmandx1@juno.com Weddings, Funerals, Saturdays, Sundays, Other weekdays Connie Hartt-Hitchcock (239)225-7281 Funerals, Saturdays Michael Helman (239)542-2858 michael@faithcapecoral.org Weddings, Funerals Richard Jaeggi (239)454-7970 rdmej@aol.com Weddings, Funerals David Jozaities (239)841-0263 mrorganboy@yahoo.com Weddings, Funerals, Saturdays, Other weekdays James Kreger jlkreger@hotmail.com Weddings, Funerals, Saturdays Paula Leighton (508)769-3713 paulaleighton@comcast.net Weddings, Funerals, Saturdays, Sundays, Other weekdays Oct-May Deborah Louth-Martin (239)598-2228 dlmusa@hotmail.com Weddings, Funerals, Saturdays, Other weekdays Elena Melnikov (239)248-3810 Mmelnikov3@aol.com Weddings, Funerals, Saturdays, Other weekdays Judith Ollikkala (239)992-0318 jollikkala@netscape.com Funerals, Saturdays, Sundays, Other weekdays Nov-Jan Eleanor Phelps (239)768-1220 bobelphlps@aol.com Weddings, Funerals, Saturdays,Other weekdays Robert Phelps (239)768-1220 bobelphlps@aol.com Weddings, Funerals, Saturdays, Sundays, Other weekdays Douglas Renfroe (941)587-1140 srodolor@aol.com Weddings, Funerals, Saturdays, Other weekdays (choral) Mary Lou Roth (260)908-0094 MLRoth5@msn.com Weddings, Funerals, Saturdays, Sundays, Other weekdays Judy Weaver (239)693-5436 jedijudy@comcast.net Weddings, Funerals, Saturdays, Other weekdays Becky Weese (239)594-3411 BeckyWeese@msn.com Weddings, Funerals, Saturdays, Other weekdays Priscilla Wonkka (239)432-9285 rpwonkka@aol.com Weddings, Funerals, Saturdays, Sundays, Other weekdays Oct-Apr Seasonal substitute: Oren Hollasch will be available to substitute at Protestant church January 7 through February 8, 2013. His winter home is in Bonita Springs. If you have a need for a substitute, contact Oren at pianistoren@yahoo.com or call him at 716-510-5529. 12.16.12 ** Employers and job seekers are invited to post and search listings of available positions on the Guild's National Website. |
Certification |
| Chapter Members with AGO Guild Certificates
Richard Crofts, AAGO John Fenstermaker, AAGO Norman Gregory, SPC Dorothy Hartman, SPC Mary Kent, SPC Wayne Lenke, CAGO Judith Olikkala, SPC Certification information can be obtained by going to the AGO National website. http://www.agohq.org/education/index.html ++++TEACHERS++++ Marion Adams 239-481-8290 voice Dorothy Bunck 239-482-8863 cello Karl Cole 239-732-5773 organ Martha Cox 239-458-0721 piano Alden Gatt 239-601-6722 piano, theory, conducting John Geib 239-283-1441 organ, piano, voice theory, conducting Brice Gerlach 239-598-9204 piano Norman Gregory 860-388-5526 piano Michael Helman 239-738-6072 organ, piano Connie Hitchcock 239-225-7281 piano, organ, theory Richard Jaeggi 239-454-7970 organ, piano David Jozaities 239-841-0263 organ, piano, theory Ruth Keel 239-472-6858 organ, piano James Kreger jlkreger@hotmail.com organ, piano conducting, clarinet James Lorenz 239-574-7122 organ, harpsichord Deborah Martin 239-598-2228 organ, piano harpsichord, early instruments Elena Melnikov 239-593-5049 piano, theory Alena Michel 239-283-3985 piano, theory Jay Mumper 941-625-0736 piano Robert Newell 239-593-7600 voice, theory composition, conducting Betty Pursley 239-682-3516 organ,piano Douglas Renfroe 941-587-1150 voice, theory, conducting Judy Weaver 239-693-5436 piano Becky Weese 239-594-3411 organ, piano |
Contact Us |
| Officers for 2012-2013
DEAN DEAN Ric Jaeggi (239)454-7970 rdmej@aol.com SECRETARY Brad Starner (239)898-0389 dbdcapecoralfl@yahoo.com TREASURER-REGISTRAR Jonathan Birner (239)261-7421 birnerj@yahoo.com MEMBER-AT-LARGE Sandra Averhart (239) 995-8837 aaverhart1@gmail.com MEMBER-AT-LARGE Dorothy Hartmann (239) 454-8651 MEMBER-AT-LARGE H.G. Fisher (239)566-1416 muzikfish@comcast.net MEMBER-AT-LARGE Norm Libby (239) 246-3510 wer2floridafolks@aol.com MEMBER-AT-LARGE Judy Prier (941)625-5970 judyprier@comcast.net |
Links |
| AMERICAN GUILD OF ORGANISTS REGION IV
http://agoregion4.blogspot.com/ UNIVERSITY OF FLORIDA ORGAN STUDIO http://www.arts.ufl.edu/organ/ DUNNE MUSIC COMPANY http://www.dunnemusic.com/ AGO SALARY GUIDELINES http://www.agohq.org/profession/indexsalary.html MUSIC CLUB ORGANIZATION http://www.calusamusicale.com/ NAPLES ORCHESTRA AND CHORUS http://www.naplesorchestraandchorus.org/ ATLANTA BASED ORGAN BUILDER http://coulterorgans.com SOUTH FLORIDA ORGAN Johannus classical organs Roland keyboards Fort Myers, FL www.southfloridaorgan.com ORGAN SHOES http://organmastershoes.com/ PIPEDREAMS http://pipedreams.publicradio.org/ CHURCH STAFFING http://www.churchstaffing.com/html/jobs/jobs_search_openings.shtml CENTRAL MUSIC http://www.centralmusic.biz Representing: Rodgers - The world's leader in stereo imaged church organs and pipe/digital combination organs PIPE ORGAN BUILDER www.stuartorgan.com Mary Mozelle Concert Organist http://www.pipeorganpro.com/ Michael Helman Composer Musician http://michaelhelman.net/ Free organ music http://www.rfarrell.net/free/organ.html |
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