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AMERICAN GUILD OF ORGANISTS Les Bois Chapter Newsletter
May-June, 2014 www.agoboise.org
The mission of The American Guild of Organists is to enrich lives through organ and choral music
UPCOMING LES BOIS EVENTS
Membership and Dues Information on page 5
Elections You can mail your ballot or vote online
Summer Organ Recitals at St. John’s Cathedral
June—Sean Rogers July—Dr. Ray Morvant
August—David Young and Robert Schmidt
October Progressive Brunch
Pianist/Organist Basic Workshop
December Annual Christmas Party
December 26th Church Walk
You didn’t practice!
June 23-27, 2014
great city · great organs ·
great music · great learning
www.agoboston2014.org
C. Griffith Bratt by
Patricia Nelson If ever a man influenced Boise in the musical arena, it was C. Griffith Bratt. Through his chairmanship of the music department at then Boise Jr. College (now Boise State University), his teaching of organ and theory, the text books he has written, directing the college choir, composing, and his position as organist/choirmaster at St. Michael's Cathedral, "Griff" as he liked to be called, influenced the entire musical community of the Treasure Valley. Personally speaking, it was a defining moment in my life when I met Dr. Bratt. It began when I en-tered Boise State College to study organ. I registered for organ lessons only to be told that the schedule of the organ instructor I had selected was full. By then, Griff had retired as department head, but was still teaching organ and theory classes. As I spoke to the new department head he picked up the phone and asked Griff if he would take another student. I said to him, "I'm not good enough to study with Dr. Bratt!", but before I could protest further, I was meeting a man I knew only by reputation. As it turned out, it was a match made in heaven. Griff and I always had a great friendship and I learned from him almost everything I know about organ and music in general. Being friends with Griff was one of the greatest gifts in my life and it started my career as a profession-al musician. Those of us who knew him will always
CHOIR DIRECTORS Do you have something noteworthy about your choir that should be in this newsletter, such as a tour or a special presentation? If so, send it to me, and, check out the AGO Mission Statement and the top of the first page. The AGO also has CHOIR MASTER CERTIFICATION. The full requirements are at: http://www.agohq.org/wp-content/uploads/2013/07/ProfCertRequirements.pdf
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Les Bois Chapter Executive Committee Dean: Dr. Raphael Morvant, CAGO [email protected] Sub-Dean: Trina Moore, [email protected]
Treasurer: Kirk Higginson, SPC, [email protected] Members-at-Large:
Myra Miles: [email protected] Gary Stringham: [email protected]
Mem. Coord: Sheryl Hillman, SPC, [email protected] Website: Ryan & Robyn Henrie, [email protected]
Newsletter: Michael Civiello, SPC, [email protected]
From Our Executive Committee
Our chapter presents many opportunities for us to hear excellent organists in concert. It is our hope that all of us would make it a point to attend as many of the concerts and chapter activities as possible. They are truly rewarding. The Les Bois Chapter Executive Committee is beginning to plan events for next year and ideas from the membership are always welcome. The Committee meetings are open to members. The meetings are held at St. John’s. Call or write a committee member for details.
APRIL TAO QUIZ
Which organ company ad says: ”Visit us in booth #500 in Boston”? Which organ company ad says: “We are working in your area, how can we help you”? Which organ company ad says: “Quality making history since 1921”? Which organ company ad says: “The worlds most chosen church organ”? Which organ company ad says: “We do windows!”?
And you thought you read your magazine
WHO ASKED IT?
The disciples
Unaccompanied:
When a choir sings without the organ play-ing. For some reason, this often makes the or-gan suddenly go sharp..
WHO ASKED IT?
”Lord teach us to pray”
Have You Read It or Seen It in the April The American Organist?
- Our own David Young—p.92 & 94
- Summer Course, Workshops, Conventions, Tours and Festivals 2014
- 30 years of Sacred Classics online: www.sacredclassics.com
Comments about C. Griff Bratt from AGO Officers
From: Eileen Guenther, AGO President “The tribute to him at the convention I attended (2011) was magnificent - I know he will be greatly missed!’ From: Dean Jamieson, Councillor for Region VIII; American Guild of Organists “Thanks for letting me know. Sorry to hear about the passing of such a great organist, and I'm grateful we got to honor him at our 2011 Boise Regional Convention.”
Les Bois Chapter Executive Committee Dean: Dr. Raphael Morvant, CAGO [email protected] Sub-Dean: Trina Moore, [email protected]
Treasurer: Kirk Higginson, SPC, [email protected] Members-at-Large:
Myra Miles: [email protected] Gary Stringham: [email protected]
Mem. Coord: Sheryl Hillman, SPC, [email protected] Website: Ryan & Robyn Henrie, [email protected]
Newsletter: Michael Civiello, SPC, [email protected]
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MUSIC WEEK 2014 ORGANISTS
Saint Michael’s Episcopal Cathedral, Boise
Music Week Organizers May 5—Ryan Dye
“Is somebody talking?”
May 7—Michael Boney “I’m talkin’ to you!”
May 6—Sean Rogers and Michele Detwiler—Soprano
“One of those guys probably isn’t a tracker devotee”
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CHOIR DIRECTOR POSITION OPEN All Saints Episcopal Church
Boise, Idaho
All Saints Episcopal Church is seeking to fill the position of Choir Director. This is a part-time position. Applicants whose gifts and skills can fill the job description below are asked to bring a cover letter and resume to the Office of All Saints Episcopal Church by Monday, May 12. Office hours are 9 am – 12:30 pm, Monday – Thursday. If a different delivery time is needed, an applicant needs to contact All Saints to set up an alternate time.
All email inquiries for alternate times are directed to the Rector (Priest in charge) of All Saints at [email protected]
All Saints Episcopal Church, 704 S. Latah Boise ID, 83705 208-344-2537 The ideal candidate for this position would have a good understanding of liturgical services. The Choir season runs similar to the school year – starting the first Sunday after Labor Day weekend and ending on or after Pentecost Sun-day. The basic duties of the Choir Director include the following:
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CHOIR DIRECTOR AND ORGANIST POSITIONS OPEN
Boone Presbyterian Church in Caldwell The position is open May 18th
Summer Services: Fall/Winter/Spring Services: Sunday Choir rehearsal: 9:15am Wednesday Choir rehearsal: 7-8p Sunday Church service: 10:00am Sunday Choir rehearsal: 10:30a Sunday Church service: 11:00a
For questions about the choral directing position call Vicki Bicandi at 880-5242
For questions about both positions call Pastor Aaron Beatty at 459-0069
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MEETING SPACE AND ORGAN NEEDED
(Email to Dean, Ray Morvant from Lana Jutzy)
I thought I would see if I could get a note out in the next AGO newsletter re Grace Anglican
Church. The Lutheran's at ILC are not wanting to renew our lease on Augustana Chapel. They have decided
that they are going to do some remodeling, maybe adding AC to the bigger sanctuary and need Augustana to
meet in. We face needing a place by the end of August, possibly even sooner, as they would like us to vacate
asap so they can start their project. We have a signed lease that gives us till sometime in August. So?
As you know we are traditional, liturgical and need a space that accomodates our worship style. An
organ would be most appreciated. We've done ok with the little one up there in the loft. ON some Sundays,
the choir is 1/3-1/2 of the whole numbers of the congregation. We have pretty active involved singers!
So, just wondered if there would be a way to let the church people in the AGO know about our
need. WE do have a building fund that we are fortunate to have and are adding to. But, we need a place in the
interim till we find the place God wants us to land.
The Lutherans have been very gracious in leasing Augustana Chapel to us for about 5 years. WE've
been so fortunate. But, it may be time for us to find another church, building or tent!!!
Thanks for your friendship and attention to our little catholic *small c* church.
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Joining the AGO through the national website New members can now join your chapter through the AGO national website: http://www.agohq.org/membership/join-as-a-chapter-member/. We’ve had a steady stream of new members since this page went live. When a member joins your chapter, the dean, registrar, and treasurer will receive a copy of the member’s confirmation email so that you can reach out to your newest member.
Reinstating membership
Former members whose memberships have lapsed can reinstate via the Join pages on the national website. If the email supplied matches one in our system, the lapsed member will be given the option of re-instating. Please direct any former members who wish to re-join to http://www.agohq.org/membership/join-as-a-chapter-member/
ONCARD Invoicing & Renewals
We held back on invoicing chapter members for 2014-2015 membership dues in order to complete the transition to a new credit card processing company whose fees are sig-nificantly lower than our previous processor. That transition is now complete and we will begin to send out invoices by email this week. AGO staff members have been contacting chapters that have self-identified as “Ready” for a final review. Once that final review is complete, your chapter will be put in the queue for invoicing. If you have given us a specific date, we will do our best to meet that date. We have heard from several members who have asked, “Where do I renew? I can’t find a link on the website.” At this point the renewal option is not on the ONCARD menu. Each member will be invoiced (either by email or paper). The email will contain a link to the ONCARD sign-on page and an automatic redirect to the renewal process. The renewal process consists of three screens—1. Review/Update Personal Infor-mation; 2. Review/Update Membership Type & Chapter Affiliations; and 3. Pay Dues (with an option for contributions to national and chapter funds).