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Saturday ~ October 6, 2012

A Day with Madame Marie-Louise Langlais Please see her website for more information <http://ml-langlais.com>

St. Stephen’s Episcopal Church, 6000 Grove Avenue, Richmond, VA 23226

The Richmond Chapter of the American Guild of Organists is pleased to present

“A Day with Madame Marie-Louise Langlais.” We are honored to be hosting Madame Langlais, the wife of Jean Langlais, whose dedica-tion and work with French music are truly timeless.

SCHEDULE 9:00-9:30 AM Coffee 9:30-10:45 AM “The Life and Music of Jean Langlais” 10:45-11:00 AM Break 11:00-12:15 PM “The Sainte-Clotilde tradition from César Franck through Jean Langlais” 12:15-1:30 PM Lunch 1:30-3:00 PM Masterclass LUNCH Menu: There will be an assortment of three sandwiches, one vegetarian, a green salad, a pasta salad, a dessert assortment, coffee and iced tea. Catered by Stan Barnett at St. Stephen’s. Cost: The cost is $12.00 per person. Reservations: Reservations are required for all meals. For lunch reservations, please contact Chris Martin at martin@grace-covenant.org or (804) 359-2463, x204. Deadline is Tuesday, October 2. MASTERCLASS Larry Heath “Prélude, fugue et variation” (César Franck) Bob Gallagher “Fantaisie in A” and Choral No. 3 (César Franck) Peggy Howell Three Excerpts from "Hommage à Frescobaldi" (Jean Langlais) Larry Heath "Suite Médiévale" (Jean Langlais) Bob Gallagher "Ave Maria, Ave Maris Stella” and "Fête" (Jean Langlais)

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BIOGRAPHY Born in 1943 in Casablanca, Morocco, Marie-Louise Jacquet studied law in Aix-en-Provence and Strasbourg before exclusively devoting her life to organ and musicology. She was awarded diplomas in the virtuosity program of the famous Schola Cantorum in Paris in both interpretation and improvisation, where she was a student of Jean Langlais. In 1969, she was named organist of the celebrated Silbermann organ at the Protestant Church of St. John in Mulhouse; in 1979, she was named assistant organist of the Cavaillé-Coll organ at the Basilica of Saint Clotilde, Paris, where she served with her husband, Jean Langlais. Marie-Louise Langlais has held positions as professor of organ and improvisation at the National Regional Conservatory of Marseille (1974-1987), at the Schola Cantorum (1985-2007) and at the National Regional Conservatory of Paris (1987-2011). In addition, she has served on numerous national and international organ competition juries around the world. In 1992, Marie-Louise Langlais wrote a doctoral thesis in musicology at the Sorbonne on the life and music of Jean Langlais, which was later reworked and published as a book under the title “Ombre et Lumière, Jean Langlais (1907-1991)” by éditions Combre. In 1999, she was awarded a special prize by the Institute of France for this outstanding publication on her late husband’s legacy. In 2009, she published a book on the organ works of Jean-Louis Florentz with éditions Symetrie. A major concert artist, Marie-Louise Langlais has performed throughout North America and Europe since the early 1970s and has recorded for many foreign and French companies. Because of her extensive musicological research, she is in frequent demand for master classes and lec-tures. Her many topics include “The Saint Clotilde Tradition” (Franck, Tournemire and Langlais) and the French organ school from the 1930s. The Oberlin Conservatory of Music, Oberlin, Ohio (USA) has invited Marie-Louise Langlais to serve as Distinguished Visiting Professor of Organ for the fall semester of 2012, where she will teach organ and improvisation and give regular master classes. During this time, she will also be touring ________________________________________________________________________________________________________

DEAN’S MESSAGE What do members of the AGO like second best to their role as church musicians? Eating and chatting with other church musicians! Beginning Monday, October 15th and continuing each month (through May) at 12:15 p.m. I invite you to join me for lunch (Dutch treat) as we gather just to chat about our common concerns, goals and problems we face as church musicians. We realize that we all struggle with the same issues in our church music programs whether we are in a large or small church. Perhaps we can be of help to each other through these lunch time conversations. The first Dean’s Lunch of the season will be Monday, October 15, at 12:15 p.m. at Baker’s Crust, 3553 W. Cary Street, Richmond. Free parking is available in the parking lot. Each month we try a different restaurant so we can reach as many members in various areas of the city and surrounding area. Please call a friend, colleague or pastor and invite them to the Dean’s lunch. It is a great way to introduce new people to our AGO Chapter. I look forward to seeing you with the AGO “Lunch Bunch!”

Steve Henley

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Visit the

Churches Of Richmond and Central Virginia For organ specifications and virtual tours of the churches of Richmond and Central Virginia, please visit the Churches of Virginia web site at:

http://www.churchesofvirginia.org

SPOOKTAKULAR

The Richmond Chapter of the American Guild Of Organists presents:

Our second ever "Spooktacular Organ Recital"

Performed by members of the American Guild of Organists including: Allen Bean,

Elizabeth Melcher Davis, Bob Gallagher, David Sinden,

Cheryl Van Ornam

Tuesday, October 30 at 7:30 P.M.

Grace & Holy Trinity Episcopal Church

8 North Laurel Street, Richmond (Next to the Landmark Theater) Parking available behind the church and in the VCU parking deck at Laurel and Main

Halloween is always a great time for spooky organ music

This recital is free! Be sure to invite your friends and family .

AGO members and their guests are invited to dinner before the recital. Reservations are required. Dinner reservations to paul.honaker@comcast.net by Friday, October 26

AGO Executive Board and Chair persons 2012-2013

Steve Henley, Dean

Paul Honaker, Sub Dean

Rita Gulliksen.,Secretary

Donald Traser, Treasurer

Members-At-Large

Allen Bean (2010-2013)

Kathleen Gambill (2010-2013)

Mary Elizabeth Campbell (2011-2014)

Kenna Payne (2011-2014)

Carey Bliley (2012-2015)

David Sinden (2012-2015)

CHAIR PERSONS

Grant Hellmers AGO Chapter Scholarships Rev. Elizabeth Yates Chaplain Paul Honaker, Sub Dean Chapter Programs Mary Stutz Chapter Web Master Betty Giradeau Communications Cheryl Van Ornam Directory & Membership Mary Elizabeth Campbell Education & AGO Exams John DeMajo News Letter and Publicity Elvin Nicely Handbell Festival - 2014 Donald Traser Historian Judy Fiske Meet the Pipe Organ POE Robert Ford Nominating Committee Bruce Stevens Repertoire Recital Series

Professional Concerns and Referral Betty Girardeau

Education Concerns Committee We have ten reasons to become certified through the Guild Examination Program. I have shared some reasons last year. Here is another: Prepa-ration is completely flexible. You may study on your own; you may work with a teacher (this is Mary’s method!) ; or you may prepare with a group (if anyone else is preparing for the exam for which you are preparing). I have listened to a cd about preparing for the exams and the announcer states quite clearly we are expected to have to work at the pieces to be learned. However, after you learn the music, you will have some nice pieces at your fingertips to use when needed in your church work. Also, since our Dean mentioned last month about the summer regional conference in Winchester, let me add another comment. If you like to read mysteries, Mark Schweitzer will be one of the speakers. He writes liturgical mysteries set in the mythical town of St. Germaine, NC (outside of Boone-upper north west corner of the state). Here you would meet Sheriff Konig who happens to also be the Episcopal church organist-and he can be a snide character when something at the church displeases him! He also writes, on a typewriter formerly owned by Raymond Chandler, very bad stories to share with his choir each week. You may, as you read any of the eleven books published to date, run into such things as the Polly Wolly Doodle Kyrie, a Pirate service, a clown service, the Jesus-rhymes with cheeses and sneezes- anthem and other such things as the stories unfold. Some titles include: The Organist wore Pumps, The Alto wore Tweed, The Tenor Wore Tap Shoes. Mary Elizabeth Campbell __________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________

NATIONAL COMPOSITION AWARDS BESTOWED AT AGO NATIONAL CONVENTION

Distinguished Composer Award Presented to Craig Phillips AGO/ECS Publishing Award in Choral Composition Presented to Alan Smith AGO/Marilyn Mason Award in Organ Composition Presented to Nicholas O’Neill NEW YORK CITY — The American Guild of Organists (AGO) honored three award winning composers at its Annual Meeting on Wednesday, July 4, during the AGO National Convention in Nashville, Tenn. AGO President Eileen Guenther presided over the award presentations to Craig Phillips of West Hollywood, Calif.; and to Nicholas O’Neill and Alan Smith, both of Great Britain. The 2012 Distinguished Composer Award was presented to Craig Phillips. The prestigious award, created in 1986, is presented biennially to recog-nize outstanding composers of organ and choral music in the United States. Previous award recipients include: Virgil Thomson, Ned Rorem, Daniel Pinkham, Samuel Adler, Dominick Argento, William Albright, Conrad Susa, Emma Lou Diemer, Dan Locklair, William Bolcom, Alice Parker, Carl Schalk, Margaret Sandresky, Richard Proulx, and Stephen Paulus. The 2012 AGO/ECS Publishing Award in Choral Composition was presented to Alan Smith for his anthem, There Is a Flow’r, based upon a 15th-century text by John Audelay. The award included a cash prize of $2,000 and publication, both provided by the ECS Publishing Co., and a perform-ance at the 2012 AGO National Convention in Nashville. Mr. Smith is the first British citizen ever to receive the award. The 2012 AGO/Marilyn Mason Award in Organ Composition was presented to Nicholas O’Neill for his Festive Voluntary. The award included a cash prize of $2,000 provided by Marilyn Mason, publication by Hinshaw Music Inc., and a performance at the 2012 AGO National Convention. Mr. O’Neill is the first British citizen ever to receive the award. Additional information, including biographies of the prize winners as well as official rules and applications for the 2014 composition competitions can be found on the AGO Web site, www.agohq.org. ■ ____________________________________________________________________________________________________________________

UPDATE TO ANNUAL PROGRAM LIST FROM SEPTEMBER ISSUE OF “THE STOPLIST” The following information was not yet finalized at the time that the September issue went to press: Richmond Chapter AGO Programs, 2012-2013 Reservations are required for all meals. Effective with programs from November forward, Please contact Chris Martin at martin@grace-covenant.org or (804) 359-2463 x204 one week before each event to reserve a meal. January 15, 2013 (Tuesday): Forum on AGO Chapter Involvement *Location: Ginter Park Baptist Church *Schedule: 6:00 PM Gathering ~ 6:30 PM Dinner ($10) ~ 7:00 PM Meeting ~ 7:30 PM Program *Description: A panel discussion with Valerie Carter and a representative from the AGO. We will examine the results of a Richmond Chapter sur-vey and ponder how to achieve better participation in chapter programming and adapt the work of the chapter to the needs of the membership.

MESSIAH SINGERS NEEDED Williamsburg United Methodist Church will present its 14th annual concert of Handel’s MESSIAH (Part I) on December 1, 2012 at 5:00 PM. We invite you to sing with us once again. Rehearsals will be held on Sundays, November 11, 18 & 25 from 6:30 PM to 9:00 PM plus the orchestra rehearsal on Thursday, Nov. 29 from 7 PM to 10 PM. Singers must attend all rehearsals plus the orchestra rehearsal. As always we have just enough room for 45 sopranos, 45 altos, and 60 tenors/basses. Child care will be provided. Sing-ers must use the Watkins Shaw edition only. No other editions are allowed. We have a limited number of WS scores available for loan on a first-come, first-served basis. Or you may purchase your own WS score from your local music store or order on line at: www.loisfyfemusic.com or email: sales@loisfyfemusic.com. To register, complete this form and mail it to the church address: Wil-liamsburg UMC, c/o Richard Sowers, 500 Jamestown Road, Wil-liamsburg, VA 23185. For more information, visit our church web site at www.williamsburgumc.org.

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Name ___________________________________________________________________________________________________ Address__________________________________________________________________________________________________ City/State ________________________________________________________________ Zip code_________________________ Home phone _____________________________ Cell _______________________________ Work_________________________ E-mail #1 ________________________________________ E-mail #2 ________________________________________________ Please circle the part you sing: SOPRANO ALTO TENOR BASS Check off as many of the following boxes that may apply to you: □ If available, I would like to borrow a Watkins Shaw Messiah score. □ I want to support and help perpetuate this Messiah event with a donation. Included is my check for: $_________________ _____I need childcare. My children’s ages are: 1. _____ 2. _____ 3. _____ _____I would like to help with the reception. You may call me for assistance. _____If presented, I would like to sing in the chorus for Messiah: Part II (Easter portion). Check off the following dates that best suit your sched-ule to sing Messiah, Part II in the spring 2013: March 23, 2013____ March 24, 2013____ April 27, 2013____ none of these dates __________________________________________________________________________________________________________________

CD RELEASE Jeremy Filsell plays the 189-rank organ of the National Cathedral, Washington, DC, where he has been artist-in-residence since 2010, in a new 2-CD set from Raven. It is now available at http://www.RavenCD.com, first CD on the page, for $15.98 postpaid worldwide (2 CDs for the Price of One). The program includes compositions created during the cathedral's first century by American-based composers, many of whom have associations with the cathe-dral. Opening in 1912 with a 27-rank organ built by E. M. Skinner in the earliest part of the building to have been completed, the large organ in the upper church was built in 1937 by E. M. Skinner & Son and, despite several rebuildings to date, retains 43 stops from the original organ and contains 78 stops installed since 1963. The program: *Raymond Weidner:* Scherzo (Alleluia) * Gerre Hancock:* Variations on Palm Beach * Nancy Faxon:* Toccata * Leo Sowerby:* Were you there?, Toccata, Carillon * Gerald Near:* Sonata in 3 movements: Chaconne, Lento, Fugue * George Baker:* Berceuse- paraphrase Silent Night * Pamela Decker:* La Pantera * David Briggs:* Three Preludes & Fugues "Homage à Dupré" * Richard Dirksen:* Urbs Beata * Dan Gawthrop:* Elegy, Caprice * Norman Coke-Jephcott:* Fantasie on a National Air * Richard Purvis:* Novelette II; A Retrospection *Douglas Major:* Concertino in 3 movements: Chorale, Retrospection, Celebration

WELCOME TO NEW AND RETURNING CHAPTER MEMBERS The following members have rejoined the Richmond Chapter:

M. Wayne Hare, SPC, CAGO

R. Wayne Snellings

St. Paul Catholic Church, Richmond

John A. Murdock St. Matthias’ Episcopal Church

Please also welcome the following new members:

Grace Bauson

Grace Baptist Church

Tom Bailey Dual member from St. Peter's by-the-Sea, Bay Shore, NY

Tom Bailey has a long association with the Central Virginia organ scene, having grown up in Hopewell where he be-gan organ lessons with Mrs. Blake, and then from chapter member Ron Davis, in whose Hopewell-Petersburg Choral Society he learned so much about choral music in addition to organ lessons on the old Roosevelt organ at Tabb Street Presbyterian Church. As an organ performance major at VCU, he studied with Larry Robinson for three years, and then took a five year break to study Bach with Anton Heiller in Vienna, Austria. Several years and church jobs later, (Hanover Avenue Christian Church, Richmond; St. James' Episcopal, Richmond as assistant and later interim; Christ Church, Oyster Bay, Long Island) he returned to Richmond as Music Director of Centenary United Methodist, and finished a final two years of organ study at VCU with Ardyth Lohuis. An inner calling for clarity in matters both theological and liturgical, led Tom to Virginia Theological Seminary in Alex-andria, where he graduated in 1993 with an M.Div., not with the intention of ordination, but a clear commitment to

ministry through music. After seminary, he served 6 years at St. Anne's Episcopal in Reston. While there, he relocated the 1951 Aeolian Skinner organ from St. Paul's Episcopal in Richmond, to the Reston Church. From Reston, Tom moved to Brooklyn, NY where he worked at AGO Head-quarters, and served as organist/choirmaster of St. Paul's Episcopal in Carroll Gardens. Five years later he was named music director of Washington Street United Methodist Church in Old Town Alexandria, and served as Dean of the NOVA Chapter of the AGO. At present Tom is Organist and Choirmaster of St. Peter's by~the~Sea Episcopal Church in Bay Shore, Long Island. As retirement nears, he hopes eventually to come back to the Richmond area, where he can reconnect with old and dear friends, as serve as a resource to his parents in Hopewell. ___________________________________________________________________________________________.________________________ DON E. SALIERS APPOINTED CHAPLAIN OF THE AMERICAN GUILD OF ORGANISTS

AGO President Eileen Guenther Appoints Celebrated Theologian, Scholar, and Musician to Honorary National Office

NEW YORK CITY—The American Guild of Organists (AGO) announces the appointment of the Rev. Don E. Saliers, PhD as AGO Chaplain for a term of two years, 2012–2014. The chaplain is an honorary national officer appointed to serve the diverse pastoral needs of the AGO National Council and the international membership of the Guild. Dr. Saliers will also contribute an editorial column to THE AMERICAN ORGANIST Maga-zine. The appointment was made by AGO President Eileen Guenther and ratified by the AGO National Council at the AGO National Convention in Nashville in July. In speaking of his appointment, Dr. Guenther declared, “Don Saliers is a musician, a scholar, and a theologian. Don understands ‘both sides of the aisle’ and will be a bridge in addressing their common interests and concerns. I am confident that his insights will be invaluable to the readers of THE A MERICAN ORGANIST.” DON E. SALIERS is the Wm. R. Cannon Distinguished Professor of Theology and Worship (Emeritus) at Emory University’s Candler School of Theology. He also served as Director of Emory’s Masters of Sacred Music Program. Educated at Ohio Wesleyan, Yale Divinity School and Cam-bridge Universities, he received his doctoral degree from Yale University.

UPCOMING CONCERTS AT CATHEDRAL OF THE SACRED HEART

Thursday, October 18, 2012 7:00 P.M. FREE Concert

The Choirs & Orchestra of Douglas Freeman High School Amy G. Hruska, Conductor

Sunday, October 28, 2012 2:00 P.M. FREE Concert

The Tidewater Intergenerational Orchestra Thomas and Alice Lindsay, Directors

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AROUND THE TOWN

CHESTER UNITED METHODIST CHURCH EVENTS Elisabeth Von Trapp in Concert: We are pleased to welcome this gifted artist back to Chester United Methodist for a concert that is sure to be un-forgettable. Elisabeth is the granddaughter of Maria and Baron Von Trapp whose story was made famous in “The Sound of Music.” Elisabeth has traveled the world wowing audiences with her skillful vocals, moving guitar playing and sweet spirit. A free-will offering will be received that will benefit the building of a school in South Sudan through the efforts of Abukloi. Angelo Maker will be here to share a bit about his homeland and the amazing opportunities that building a school can afford our brothers and sisters in Christ. Join us for this special night on Thursday, October 4, at 7 PM and come ready to give generously to the Abukloi project. Our goal is to raise a mini-mum of $5,000 in one night! This guest appearance by Ms. Von Trapp has been made possible by a generous donor so that the entire offering will benefit this mission that is near and dear to our hearts. Chester Methodist is located at 12132 Percival Street in Chester, VA. Call 804.748.6006 or visit www.chesterumc.org for more information. Guitarist Mark Kroos plays 2 guitar necks at the same time. He is one of the only people in the world touring his trade. His primarily instrumental style is characterized by open harmonies, polyphonic textures, incredible tapping technique, and is as entertaining to watch as it is to listen to. In July of 2011 Mark competed in Guitar Player Magazine's 2011 Guitar Superstar Competition in Nashville for host Larry Carlton and renowned judges Muriel Anderson, Reeves Gabrels and Carl Verheyen, taking 1st place out of 5 invited competitors and thousands of others who had sub-mitted online. Mark also picked up sponsorships from Ovation Guitars, D'Addario Strings, Planet Waves Cables and Kyser Capos. He will be per-forming in concert at Chester United Methodist Church (12132 Percival Street, Chester, VA) on Sunday, October 14 at 5 PM. Check out www.markkroos.com for more info and videos of this uniquely gifted artist!

SOUTH HILL UNITED METHODIST CHURCH ORGAN DEDICATION November 11, 2012 at 4 P.M. Dan Miller will play the dedication concert on the newly installed Rodgers three manual organ interfaced with the church’s 33 rank Reuter pipe organ. South Hill United Methodist Church, 105 Franklin St., South Hill VA 23970-2007

RIVER ROAD CHURCH, BAPTIST

October 26 at 7:30 P.M.. Organ and Flute Recital featuring Douglas Bruce, organ and Myriam Hidber Dickinson, Flautist. River Road Church, Bap-tist, 8000 River Road, Richmond, VA. For more information: www.rrcb.org/concertseries

CHARLES LINDSEY TO PERFORM AT WILLIAMSBURG BAPTIST CHURCH Saturday 6 October 2012 at 7:30 P.M Charles Lindsey at the Petty-Madden organ, playing works of de Grigny, Bach, Reger, and others - includ-ing his own compositions and some improvisations on submitted themes. The church is located at 227 Richmond Road, Williamsburg, VA..

ST. PAUL’S EPISCOPAL CHURCH, PETERSBURG Friday 12 October 2012 at 6:30 P.M. St Paul's Church, Bristol Parish presents Concert by Candlelight featuring The Eclectic Five (A Woodwind . St Paul’s is located at 110 N. Union St., Petersburg, VA 23804. For more info, contact Charles Lindsey at charleslindsey15@gmail.com or 370-7374

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THE UNIVERSITY OF NOTRE DAME GLEE CLUB

Tuesday October 16, 2012 at 7:30 P.M. St. Mary’s Catholic Church presents the University of Notre Dame Glee Club. Recognized as one of the “finest all male collegiate choral groups in the country”, the University of Notre Dame Glee Club has a rich history of singing and brotherhood spanning the last 97 years. Drawing on a wide repertoire of music from ancient polyphony to modern pieces, they entertain around the country and the world every year. This concert is FREE and OPEN TO THE PUBLIC. A free will donation will be accepted. St. Mary’s is located at 9505 Gayton Road, Richmond 23229 Phone-(804)740-4044.

BRETHREN TO PERFORM AT SALISBURY PRESBYTERIAN CHURCH Friday, October 5, 2012 at 7:30 P.M. Brethren, directed by Patrick Vaughn and presented by Concerts for a Cause, will perform a concert to benefit The Families of the Wounded Fund. Based in the Northern Virginia/Washington D.C. area, the professional Christian male ensemble is comprised of 30 singers from all walks of life. Their repertoire is wonderfully eclectic and encompasses all mainstream genres of choral music- from Renaissance polyphony to traditional hymnody to spirituals to patriotic standards to southern gospel. A free-will offering will be taken. Salisbury Presbyterian Church 13621 W. Salisbury Rd. Midlothian, VA 23113, (804) 794-5311

BON AIR PRESBYTERIAN CHURCH CONCERTS Sunday, October 14th 4:00 P.M. Second Sunday South of the James Concert Series presents Opera Excerpts & Theater show tunes with Gianna Barone, Soprano & Drew Seigla, Tenor Free will offering Sunday, October 28th. 11:00 A.M. Excerpts from “Elijah” by Felix Mendelssohn sung by Chancel Choir & Soloists. Bon Air Presbyterian Church, 9201 W. Huguenot Road, Richmond, VA. 804-272-7514 ext. 312

BRUCE STEVENS TO PERFORM DEDICATORY RECITAL IN CHARLOTTESVILLE Friday, October 5, 7:00 P.M. There is now a large golden-period E.&G.G. Hook organ in Virginia! A splendid Hook organ from 1868 has been sensi-tively rebuilt by the Andover Organ Company, relocated from New England, and installed in Christ Episcopal Church, 120 West High Street, Char-lottesville. Originally built as E.&G.G. Hook Opus 472 for a church in Chicago, the organ lost its case, console, and mechanical action in 1922, when it was electrified and installed in two organ chambers. Now, the 3-manual instrument of 38 stops has acquired a handsome new oak case that fills the entire front wall of the Gothic-revival church. Additionally, it has new tracker action and an elegant Hook-style console with an electronic combination system.

Bruton Candlelight Concerts October 2012

Tuesday, October 2 @ 8:00 pm Organ Recital Dr. JanEl Will, Organist at Bruton Parish

Thursday, October 4 @ 8:00 pm Chamber Music Recital Suzanne Daniel, Flute & Bassoon Rebecca Davy, Organ & Harpsichord

Saturday, October 6 @ 8:00 pm Organ Recital - Portions of Charles Tournimire’s L’Orgue Mystique Richard Spotts, Organist from Doylestown, Pennsylvania

Tuesday, October 9 @ 8:00 pm Organ Recital Dr. JanEl Will, Organist at Bruton Parish

Thursday, October 11 @ 8:00 pm Organ Recital Rebecca Davy, Organist at Bruton Parish

Saturday, October 13 @ 8:00 pm Choral Concert Concordia Youth Chorale from Monmouth County, New Jersey, John & Cynthia Balme, Directors

Sunday, October 14 @ 5:30 pm Choral Evensong Canticles by Herbert Murrill Choristers & Parish Choir from St. Paul’s Episcopal Church in Richmond, Virginia David Sinden, Director & Organist

Rebecca Davy, Music Director & Organist Dr. JanEl Will, Organist & Choir Director James Darling, Choirmaster & Organist Emeritus

Contact: bdavy@brutonparish.org or (757) 645-3431 Website: www.brutonparish.org

www.brutonparish.org

Tuesday, October 16 @ 8:00 pm Band Concert Army Band from Ft. Eustis

Thursday, October 18 @ 8:00 pm Organ Recital Dr. JanEl Will, Organist at Bruton Parish

Saturday, October 20 @ 8:00 pm Organ & Harpsichord Recital Rebecca Davy, Organist at Bruton Parish

Tuesday, October 23 @ 8:00 pm Organ & Harpsichord Recital Rebecca Davy, Organist at Bruton Parish

Thursday, October 25 @ 8:00 pm Classical Guitar Recital Christopher Jenkins, Guitarist from Reston, Virginia

Saturday, October 27 @ 8:00 pm Harp Concert Youth Harp Society, Cynthia Campbell, Di-rector

Tuesday, October 30 @ 8:00 pm Organ Recital Rebecca Davy, Organist at Bruton Parish

Historic Organ Recitals Wren Chapel, College of William & Mary

Saturdays @ 10:00 am October 6 & 20 – Thomas Marshall, Organist October 13 & 27 – Rebecca Davy, Organist

Candlelight Concerts at Bruton Parish Church

POSITIONS AVAILABLE Listings in this column appear for a maximum of 90 days and then are removed unless an extension is requested. When a listing is re-moved, therefore, it does not necessarily mean that the position has been filled. To submit a listing, contact our Referral Service Director, Betty Girardeau ASHLAND CHRISTIAN CHURCH (DOC) 301 S. James Street, Ashland, VA, 23005. Seeking part-time organist/choir director for one Sunday morning service and rehearsals with adult, children's, and bell choirs. The candidate should be comfortable with both traditional and contemporary music. Eleven rank, two manual Wicks pipe organ. Salary range $5,200 to $10,400 per year with two weeks paid vacation. Resume and salary requirements will be accepted via e-mail at ashlandchristianchurch_va@verizon.net or via USPS at the church address. Please mark the subject line or envelope as "organist position" THREE CHOPT PRESBYTERIAN CHURCH 9315 Three Chopt Road, Richmond, VA, 23229. Seeking part-time organist/accompanist for one Sunday morning service and rehearsals with the adult choir. Duties would include special services such as Christmas Eve and Holy Week. Salary $10,000 with 2 weeks paid vacation. The organ is a Lewis & Hitchcock 2 manual pipe organ of 12- 15 ranks. Re-sumes should be submitted to Donna Lancaster via e-mail at Cdlancaster@verizon.net or mailed to Joan Pi, Director of Music at the church address. OSHER 50+ CHOIR SEEKS DIRECTOR There is interest among the age 50+ Osher Lifelong Learning Institute members in forming a community choir of Osher members and others from around Richmond. The Osher Institute is part of UR and housed in the School of Professional and Continuing Studies. To do this they are seeking a paid part-time choir director who could also accompany the choir in rehearsals, and a piano accompanist to play during performances. Choir members would have varying levels of experience and the music would be a variety of popular and classical that the group could manage. The UR choral music is available for our use, however I think it would probably work better to have the choir members purchase choral music books and/or sheet music. The choir would meet every 2 weeks for 2 hours each time, during the fall and spring semesters. Choir members would pay a fee to participate and the number of choir members would need to be sufficient to raise the funds needed each semester. We would pay $50 per hour for the director and $25 an hour for the piano accompa-nist. Interested parties should contact Jane Dowrick, Osher Lifelong Learning Institute at the University of Richmond via e-mail at jdowrick@richmond.edu.

MILDEN PRESBYTERIAN CHURCH Sharps, VA. Seeking a part-time organist/choir director, pianist for one Sunday morning service and one weekly choir rehearsal. Occasional special services. Allen organ. $100 per week. For more information contact kathleen@fildernet.com or by phone at 804-472-2647. Trinity Episcopal Church, 825 College Avenue, Fredericksburg, VA, 22401. Seeking part-time organist/choir director for 3 Sunday services, one monthly Saturday evening service, and one weekly adult choir rehearsal, one monthly Saturday rehearsal with the Trinity Band. Special services during Holy Week, at Christmas, and as needed. Rogers 3 manual organ with 4 ranks of Daffer pipes. Candidate should be familiar with the Episcopal liturgy and with "Lift Every Voice and Sing II." Salary range $26,000 to $30,000 per year with 4 weeks paid vacation, health insurance and pension/retirement plan. Con-tact The Rev. Kent Rahm at 549-373-2996 or via e-mail at krahm@trinity-fredericksburg.org. TRINITY EPISCOPAL CHURCH 825 College Avenue, Fredericksburg, VA, 22401 Seeking part-time organist/choir director for 3 Sunday services, one monthly Saturday evening service, and one weekly adult choir rehearsal, one monthly Saturday rehearsal with the Trinity Band. Special services during Holy Week, at Christmas, and as needed. Rogers 3 manual organ with 4 ranks of Daffer pipes. Candidate should be familiar with the Episcopal liturgy and with "Lift Every Voice and Sing II." Salary range $26,000 to $30,000 per year with 4 weeks paid vacation, health insurance and pension/retirement plan. Contact The Rev. Kent Rahm at 549-373-2996 or via e-mail at krahm@trinity-fredericksburg.org. CENTENARY UNITED METHODIST CHURCH Richmond, VA. has an opening for a part-time alto, mezzo or countertenor section leader/soloist. Qualified individual should read music proficiently/be able to sight-read. Candidates should have studied voice at some level or have exceptional natural voice. Usually two events per week: 1) Wednesday rehearsal 7:30-9:30 p.m. and 2) Sunday morning rehearsal and service 9:30 a.m.-12:15 p.m. (sometimes only until noon). Church festivals (Christmas Eve, Holy Thursday, Good Friday, etc.) are paid extra. The style of music sung by the choir is usually traditional/classical with occasional spirituals and lighter music. Position is open immediately. Interested persons should send qualifications or resume and contact info to dirmusic@verizon.net. Questions are welcome.

SUBSTITUTES The persons listed below have indicated a desire to be called for substituting at church services. No specific qualifications are implied by their inclusion on this list. The employer is responsible for determining that a substitute will adequately meet the needs of the church. Questions should be addressed to Betty Girardeau by e-mail at bettyg@redfamiliar.com or by phone at 804 647-0825. Beck, Susan 804-353-3022 Branch, Ada Andrews 804 862-4480 (H) Burton, Mel 804-744-2325 Campbell, Mary E. 804 288-4098 Candler-White, Laura (accompanying, recitals, weddings, funerals, special events) 804 360-5754 Crafton, Coleen 804-334-8094 Creager, Alice, AAGO 804 935-8735 Davis, Debbie 804 921-8234 Dowdy, Roger 804-754-8371 cell 804-356-6691 (organist/choir director/interim work ) Frolund, Bodil 804 330-7689 French, Agnes (Williamsburg area) 757-345-6355 Freude, Sharon 804 353-4683 Gay, Esther (Tidewater and Williamsburg Area) 757-253-0391 Grant, Cathy (Charlottesville area) 434-293-0617 Hammack, Jeff 919-741-7334 (cell) Hare, Wayne SPC, CAGO 804-212-8932 Organist/choir director, interim work Hudson, Teresa 804 245-0827 Johnson, Betty Lou 804 323-3970 Jonkman, Crystal (weddings, funerals, recitals and accompanying) 804.272.0992, X.104 (church) crystal.jonkman@verizon.net 804.330.9976 (H) 804.301.9976 (cell) Kerschbaumer, Evelyn 804 744-3147 Lindsey, Charles (weddings, funerals and non-Sunday events) 804 370-7374 Martin, Liz (summer only) 804 559-0898 Moro, Donald (Weddings, funerals, accompanying, choral directing, interim work, Sundays) 804-652-9311 www.donmoroorganist.com Neff, Joan (Available June-August) 804 855 1398 (H) Norfrey, Lisa 434-806-2322 lisa.norfrey@gmail.com Nowowieski, Adella 804 288 0917 Interim work, Sat/Sun/Special svcs., Accompanist, Choral work - all denominations. Sachs, David 804 222-2494 Salmeri, Connie 804 320-4310 Schutt, Ed Weddings, funerals, concerts, special programs/services) 804 564-4887 Smithdeal, Cynthia 804 739-3948 Suerken, Ernest A. 804 272-5545 Taylor, Margaret weddings, funerals, accompanying, and non-Sunday events 717-419-4309 (Cell) Van Ornam, Cheryl (weddings, funerals, accompanying, special programs) 804 814-6677 Worsham, Marsha Ann 804 883-6035 Wilson, Susan (weddings, funerals, Saturday services, and special programs.) 804 288 1911, ext 16 or cell: 858-729-8672 _____________________________________________________________________________________________________________

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In our monthly travels searching for “organs in strange and interesting places,” we have visited numerous institutions, private homes and man-sions, railroad stations, a cemetery, and even a mental hospital. This month, in our endeavor to feature these little known instruments, our travels take us to the unlikely venue of the Indiana State Penitentiary.

According to newspaper accounts and photographs published in 1940, the Indi-ana State Penitentiary at Michigan City was presented with the gift of a pipe or-gan which was constructed by a prisoner. Shown in the photo at left, with the builder in prison garb seated at the console, the instrument was constructed in the prison workshop. Upon it’s completion it was then installed in the inmate chapel. Cost of materials at the time was reported to be $7,000. Boasting eight ranks of pipe work and a console built from the remains of a discarded Kimball console, the organ served the prison’s religious and educational programs for several decades. Prison records indicated that the organ was removed and dis-carded some time in the 1970’s during a renovation program by the state. It’s final disposition is un-known. A check with the current prison war-den revealed only the information provided in this article. No current employees at the facility were on staff at the time that the organ existed. The unnamed prisoner/builder was released after serving his sen-tence, and it is believed that he has since died. .