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Spartanburg Chapter (South Carolina) |
| Last updated: February 5, 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.
As I write this Dean’s Message on Groundhog’s Day (very late for the February Newsletter, which should have been mailed before yesterday – do not know how Bill Hunter has endured my tardiness most months!), the news is not good! Six more weeks of winter!!! Oh well, my calendar indicates that spring does not begin until March 20th anyway! Lent begins in two weeks and we, as musicians, are preparing for a very special time in the liturgical calendar. I do hope that all of the AGO membership will make an effort to support our next program @ The Episcopal Church of the Advent. Duo Majoya concert is Friday, February 19th 7:30 and Saturday, the 20th 10:00 Masterclass. Surgery news: Marcia Andrews had a tendon repaired in her arm in January and is already playing again, back on the “bench” at First Pres. I witnessed first-hand her return on Sunday. Our baby granddaughter was baptized and it was wonderful to be a participant, not an organist! I loved Marcia’s Praise to the Lord, the Almighty (Walther) prelude! 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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*February 19, 2010 (Friday). The Episcopal Church of the Advent at 7:00 pm. “Duo Majoya” (organ and piano) and co-sponsored by the Spartanburg AGO chapter. February 20, 2010 (Saturday) At 10:00 am. MASTER CLASS. Host: Brennan Szafron. *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 |
| Sunday February 7th at 3:15 pm, Organist Leon W. Couch III to Perform.
The Cathedral of St. Philip, Atlanta GA will host a recital by organist Leon W. Couch, III. Dr. Couch teaches at Converse College in Spartanburg, and has performed several times before at the Cathedral. He will perform works by Buxtehude, Pachelbel, Bach and Vierne. February 21, Paul Jacobs, concert organist and chairman of the organ department at the Juillard School in New York City, will present a performance at John Knox Presbyterian Church, 35 Shannon Drive, Greenville (SC) on Sunday, 21 February 2010, at 3:00 p.m. The church is celebrating the 10th anniversary of its fine Holtkamp organ. Tickets ($10, $5 for students) available at the door. For more information and directions go to the church web site, www.johnknoxpres.org or contact the church at 864-244-0453. Friday, February 19, 7:30 pm; Duo Majoya, Organ & Piano Marnie Giesbrecht, &Joachim Segger, Edmonton, Alberta, Canada A unique opportunity to hear classical music executed simultaneously on the Flentrop Organ and Clavinova. Saturday February 20, 10:00am ; Master Class conducted by Duo Majoya ensemble 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 _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ HARTNESS ORGAN SERIES AT FURMAN January 28, February 23 The subtle colors of Furman’s Fisk organ will enchant you one minute, while the sonorous thunder of this king of instruments will electrify you the next. Guest organist Scott Bennett (in January) and Furman organist Charles Boyd Tompkins (February) each present recitals in Daniel Memorial Chapel |
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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