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Southwest Florida Chapter |
| Last updated: March 10, 2010 |
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.
Norman Libby, Dean |
Local Events |
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CHAPTER PROGRAM FOR 2009/2010 ********************************************* Monday, September 14, 2009, 6;00 p.m. Dinner Meeting Nino's Restaurant, Fort Myers Saturday, October 3, 2009, 9-Noon Choral Workshop Holy Trinity Lutheran Church, Port Charlotte Sunday, October 18, 2009, 4:00 p.m. Members' Recital Moorings Presbyterian Church, Naples Friday, December 11, 2009, 5:30 p.m. Christmas Party The Averhart home Potluck/BYOB January 17-20, 2010 Regional Convention Sarasota Saturday, March 20, 2010, 10-Noon Organ Workshop St. Luke's, Fort Myers Sunday, March 21, 2010, 3:00 p.m. Michael Corzine's Recital St. Luke's, Fort Myers Sunday, May 16, 2010 Meet the Wurlitzer Stephen Brittain's House Installation of Officers Sunday, June 6, 2010 Organ Recital The Phil, Naples ********************************************* ********************************************* MEMBER EVENTS ********************************************* ********************************************* Saturday, March 13, 7:00 p.m. and Sunday, March 14, 2:00 p.m. Naples Orchestra and Chorus. MOZART AND MORE--Excerpts from Symphony No 40 and the CORONATION MASS with soloists Dori Smith, Suzanne Keen, Robert Beane, and Bill Jones. Second half of program (the "more") will be American including Wilhousky's BATTLE HYMN. Golden Gate High School, 2825 Magnolia Pond Drive which is west of Collier Blvd, Naples Freewill offering. (570)575-5622. ********** Friday, March 19, 7:30 p.m. "Lamb of God, Grant Us Peace" concert by Covenant Concert Choir, Jubilate Ringers, Orchestra, conducted by Mary Mozelle. Covenant Presbyterian Church, 2439 McGregor Blvd, Ft. Myers. Free admission.(239)334-8937. ********** Sunday, March 21, 4:30 p.m. "Winning Moments" concert by North Naples United Methodist Church staff, choir, and regional artists. North Naples UMC, 6000 Goodlette Rd., Naples. Freewill offering. (239)593-7600. ********** Sunday, March 21, 4:00 p.m. Concert, Svetlana Strezeva, Soprano and Michael Melnikov, Director of Music at The Chapel. Chapel by the Sea Presbyterian Church, corner of Chapel St. and Estero Blvd., Ft. Myers Beach. Freewill offering. (239)463-3573 or (239)463-0256. ********** Sunday, March 21, 3:00 p.m. Senior organ recital of Elizabeth Gotlund. Ave Maria Oratory, 5050 Ave Maria Blvd, Ave Maria. Performed on the Marshall and Ogletree pipe organ. Free admission. ********** Holy Week. Three performances Dubois' SEVEN LAST WORDS OF CHIRIST with soloists Dori Smith, John Ostrowski, and Doug Renfroe. Conducted by Robert Dale Herrema. March 28, Palm Sunday, 4:00 p.m. First Presbyterian Church of Naples March 30, Holy Tuesday, 4:00 p.m. Wesley United Methodist Church, Marco Island April 2, Good Friday, 2:00 p.m. Moorings Presbyterian Church, Naples ********** Friday, April 2, 7:00 p.m. Good Friday service, John Rutter's Requiem, Faith Choir, directed by Michael Helman. Faith Presbyterian Church, 4544 Coronado Pkwy, Cape Coral. (239)542-2858. ********** Friday, April 2, 7:00 p.m. Good Friday Music and Meditations. Selections from some of the greatest sacred choral masterworks. First Presbyterian Church, 250 Sixth St. South, Naples. (239)262-1311. |
Newsletter |
| To submit information for this website or the chapter newsletter, e-mail Mary Dixon at dixonmed@comcast.net
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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 |
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This space available to local churches at no charge. E-mail ad to Mary Dixon, dixonmed@comcast.net ** ****************************** 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 Mary Dixon (941)769-6192 dixonmed@comcast.net 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) 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 (618)451-7970 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 ** Employers and job seekers are invited to post and search listings of available positions on the Guild's National Website. |
Certification |
| 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 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 Crawford Wiley 239-495-8435 piano |
Contact Us |
| DEAN Norman Libby (239)543-4106 wer2floridafolks@aol.com
SUB-DEAN James Lorenz (239)334-2479 jimandjill97@hotmail.com SECRETARY Dorothy Hartman (239)454-8651 TREASURER-REGISTRAR Jonathan Birner (239)261-7421 birnerj@yahoo.com MEMBER-AT-LARGE H.G. Fisher (239)566-1416 muzikfish@comcast.net MEMBER-AT-LARGE Michael Helman (239)542-2858 michael@faithcapecoral.org |
Links |
| Gregorian Chant Conference, March 19-20, Ave Maria University
http://www.musicasacra.com/florida/ University of Florida Organ Workshop, May 2-4 http://www.arts.ufl.edu/organ/SMW.shtml AGO 2010 National Convention, Washington D.C. http://www.ago2010.org/ Sarah Hawbecker, AGO Area IV Regional Councillor Blog http://www.agoregion4.blogspot.com:80/ 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 Fratelli Ruffatti - The distinguished pipe organ builders of Padua, Italy Hammond - Legendary organs for Gospel, Blues and Jazz Bluthner - Handmade German concert pianos, est. 1853 Roland - The world's largest builder of digital musical instruments PIPE ORGAN BUILDER www.stuartorgan.com Mary Mozelle Concert Organist http://www.pipeorganpro.com/ Free organ music http://www.rfarrell.net/free/organ.html |
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