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Spartanburg Chapter (South Carolina) |
| Last updated: March 2, 2010 |
Message from the Dean |
| The American Guild of Organists (AGO) founded in 1896 is the national professional association serving the organ and choral fields. Ths Guild's membership numbers approximately 20,000 in 330 chapters throughout the United States, Europe, Asia, and Australia. Beginning its fifty-fourth year the Spartanburg Chapter was chartered in 1954, the third oldest of the six chapters in South Carolina.
The Lenten season always gives me a feeling of quiet peacefulness, especially with “No Alleluias” in the liturgical church services! It’s certainly a time to prepare for Holy Week, special church services, and Easter. However, I know we are all busy readying for Easter but do take part of your Sunday afternoon on March 21st to help celebrate Bach’s (325th) Birthday Bash, St. John’s Lutheran Church @ 3:00. See you all there! After the February Duo Majoya program the membership met to vote on amending one of the guidelines of the Scholarship Program. As stipulated, no scholarship may be awarded if the fund’s principle falls below $20,000.00, but was amended to $15,000.00 in order to receive discretionary funds from the Spartanburg County Foundation. I have just finished a mailing to Executive Director John Dargan and the Trustees requesting $1000.00 for funding our three scholarships. The audition/application deadlines have all passed, AGO members, we need applicants! Please, pass the word about our scholarship program. Just talked with Beverly Barrs and she is mending slowly. Emails and other communications would be greatly appreciated, I am sure. Please, keep me posted when family “things” occur. As a matter of fact, I received an email from the Charlotte AGO and responded. The question was asked: ‘What did you (church musician) do when or if (January 31st – snowy Sunday) your service was cancelled? I wrote a brief comment about my granddaughter’s baptism @ First Pres. Bill Burns forwards the Charlotte Newsletter to all the members of our chapter, and I receive it anyway – was great to read the clever comments from others and respond to such interesting dialog via email. Hope you have time to read some of the AGO emails that are forwarded to you – very informative! If you would rather not have them forwarded, let me know. The Nominating Committee is working to submit a Slate of Officers at the business meeting to be held in April. Any comments may be sent to Frankie Deal. Thanks to the committee for their diligence. See you March 21st! Announcement: NOMINATING COMMITTEE: Chairman Frankie Deal, Richard Cribb, Marge Fay, Tommy Bishop, and Holt Andrews. The 2010-2012 slate of officers will be announced in March, vote in April and installation in May. If you wish to have in-put into the process, please, contact Frankie. If I have missed news of guild members and their families, do let me know! Gloria in excelsis Deo! Diane |
Local Events |
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*March 21, 2010 (Sunday). St. John‟s Lutheran Church at 3:00 pm. “Bach‟s Birthday Bash,” celebrating the composer‟ s 325th birthday. Lenten cantata featuring the St. Johns Choir (Lee Hagglund, conductor). Hostess: Frankie Deal. *April 26, 2010. Four Seasons Restaurant at 6:00 pm. Dinner and business/voting meeting. Presenter and hostess: Diane Pickens. *May 24, 2010. St. Paul the Apostle Catholic Church at 7:00 pm. Service for the Installation of Officers (2010 – 2012) and reception. Hostess: Marge Fay |
Newsletter |
| Thursday, March 25, 7:00 pm; A Very “ Mary” Evensong Jesus‟
birthday is nine months away! Join chamber choir, Musica Reservata for a special performance in observance of the Feast of the Annunciation Keith Jones, Director All programs are free and open to the public. Suggested Admission: Canned food which will be donated to area food banks _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ |
Membership |
| Membership in the Guild is open to all music lovers, not just organists. The benefits of membership are many, including the very important local network and the monthly journal, THE AMERICAN ORGANIST, which contains outstanding articles, music reviews, new organ notices, and more. Contact; Joan E. Kotrady (membership chairman), 864-895-9081. |
Placement |
| AVAILABLE TO SUBSTITUTE (All telephone numbers Area Code 864 unless otherwise noted. List includes chapter members and others.):
SUNDAYS AND OTHER DAYS: John Bullard - 582-8589, bullardjm@wofford.eduBill Cooper: (864) 969-2707/872-8647 mthappy@prtcnet.com Vergene Colloms - 583-2149, muscolloms@webtv.net Leon Couch - 585-3284, musicman14@music.org Thea Coleman - 574-4747, W:562-5214, tcoleman@srhs.com Sylvia Jennings - 579-7887, sylvia@wilffind.com Doris Luther 864-864-579-3149 Susie Mahnke ssmahnke47@yahoo.com OTHER THAN SUNDAYS Richard Cribb - 576-8807, orgrichard@aol.com Mary Lou Miller - 576-2818, C:680-2800, info@centralumcspartnburg.org Charles Owings - 862-1393, maestrocto@charter.net Gayle Wade - 582-6222, gaylewwade@charter.net Leigh Fleury - 833-6530, wlfleury@juno.com Rusty Keesler - 342-9240, keesler_r@hotmail.com Diane Pickens - 583-1193, dvpickens@yahoo.com Kaylene Wilbur - 573-6312, wesleywilbur@charter.net HANDBELLS Fran Bagwell - 582-8388 [Further information regarding chapter members available to substitute (organ or handbells) may be obtained by contacting Diane Pickens, Dean; dvpickens@yahoo.com or 864-583-1193, 864-901-0634 Employers and job seekers are invited to post and search listings of available positions on the Guild's National Website. |
Certification |
| Contact the chapter Dean regarding the process for pursiung AGO certification. |
Contact Us |
| DEAN: Diane V. Pickens (H: 864-583-1193; C: 864621-5033; e-mail = dvpickens@yahoo.com )
SUB-DEAN: Justin L. Addington (H: 864-463-4660; e-mail = jladdington07 @yahoo.com) SECRETARY: William W. Burns (H: 864-579-8617); e-mail = burnsww@hotmail.com) TREASURER: Frances J. Bagwell (H: 864-582-8388; e-mail = fjbagwell@yahoo.com) CHAPLAIN: Therlon W. Joyner (864-585-4461; e-mail = therlon@bellsouth.net) IMMEDIATE PAST DEAN: Brennan Szafron (C: 864-585-9090, ext 237; e-mail = bdsorg@aol.com) MEMBERSHIP: Joan Kotrady (H: 8864-895-9081; e-mail = kotradyj@bellsouth.net) WEB PAGE: William J. Hunter(864-921-4740; e-mail = aeolian1@bellsouth.net) COMMITTEE CHAIRMEN: History - John Bullard Publicity - Bill Hunter Program - Justin Addington, Sub Dean Professional Concerns - Tommy Bishop Membership - Joan Kotrady Communications - Richard Cribb Hospitality - Rita Medley & Nancy McCarter Publications - Bill Hunter Placement (Web Page) - William W. Burns Scholarship - Gayle W. Wade APPOINTIVE POSITIONS: Newsletter Editor - Bill Hunter Parliamentarian - Pamela Smithey |
Links |
| The Arts in Spartanburg = http://www.spartanarts.org
Sparklenet (cultural organizations in Spartanburg)= www.sparklenet.com South Carolina Arts Daily = www.state.sc.us/arts/daily South Carolina Educational Radio (ETV Radio) = www.etvradio.org Charlotte (N.C.) AGO Chapter = www.charlotteago.org Western N.C. AGO Chapter = www.wnc-ago.org Greater Columbia (S.C.) AGO Chapter = www.columbiaago.org Organ Historical Society (organ recordings, books, and printed music) = www.organsociety.org (for orders: www.ohscatalog.org) Zarex (Pro Organo audio & video recordings) = www.zarex.com Gothic Catalog (organ recordings) = www.gothicrecords.com University Music House = www.universitymusichouse.com (printed music) Case Brothers of Spartanburg (musical instruments and sheet music) = www.casebrothers.com National web site for Sacred Harp shape-note singing = www.fasola.org National website for Christian Harmony shape-note singing = www.christianharmony.org Musical-arts.net -- Articles, resources, and fetures designed exclusively for organists, choral directors, clergy, and those who appreciate music = www.musical-arts.net Regioinal website for Christian Harmony shape-note singings = http://buncombe.main.nc.us/~mbbweb/harmony.html Musical events in Columbia (SC): ColumbiaConcerts@aol.com. Robert I. Coulter, organbuilder. 2233 Faulkner Road, Atlanta, GA 30324. Telphone 404-931-3103. http://coulterorgans.com. Stuart Organ Company. 44 Saint John Avenue, Binghamtom, NY 13905. 607-237-0125 (VOX and FAX). www.stuartorgan.com. Pedals!Pipes!Pizza! http://profcouch.us/Courses/Fall2008/PipesPedalPizza_SpartanburgAGO_020709.pdf |
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