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In This Issue... CHAPTER NEWS 1 DEAN’S MESSAGE 2 CRESCENDO STAFF INFORMATION 2 REGISTRAR’S CORNER 3 PHILADELPHIA CHAPTER AGO: 3 Offices and Committees Directory CHAPTER EVENTS 2016/2017 4 CALENDAR OF EVENTS 5 POSITIONS AVAILABLE 7 ORGAN HISTORICAL SOCIETY 7 EDUCATION COMMITTEE 9 TUESDAY NOON RECITALS 10 COMPOSER COMPETITION 10 CHAPTER VOLUNTEERS 11 SUNDAY SUBSTITUTES 11 OTHER SUBSTITUTES 12 WHERE AM I? 12 NOMINEES 13 TALE PIPES 16 Newsletter of the Philadelphia Chapter of the American Guild of Organists MARCH 2017 VOLUME LXXIX, NO. 7 The deadline for the next issue is March 1, 2017 7:30 pm, March 17th The Presbyterian Church of Chestnut Hill 8855 Germantown Ave Philadelphia, PA 19118 No Registration Necessary! 1:00 - 4:00 pm, March 18 First Presbyterian Church of West Chester 130 W Miner St. West Chester, PA 19382 No Registration Necessary! We are thrilled that Stephen Tharp has accepted our invitation to be the instructor for this Masterclass. Please come to West Chester to hear several students play under the guidance of Stephen Tharp. Stephen Tharp Saturday Master Class Tuesday Noons on Friday Night! B ecause many of us are unable to attend Tuesday Noon Recitals sponsored each week from October through May, we plan to bring you a sampling of this year’s Tuesday Noon performances. Several of this year’s performers will be sharing one or two of the pieces that they have performed on a Tuesday Noon Recital. We can guarantee you a delightful evening of music, with a great variety of repertoire to enjoy! There will be a reception following this concert – a reception you will not want to miss! Please plan on joining your friends and colleagues for a fun night out on Friday, March 17.

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In This Issue...

CHAPTER NEWS 1 DEAN’S MESSAGE 2 CRESCENDO STAFF INFORMATION 2 REGISTRAR’S CORNER 3 PHILADELPHIA CHAPTER AGO: 3Offices and Committees Directory

CHAPTER EVENTS 2016/2017 4

CALENDAR OF EVENTS 5

POSITIONS AVAILABLE 7

ORGAN HISTORICAL SOCIETY 7

EDUCATION COMMITTEE 9TUESDAY NOON RECITALS 10

COMPOSER COMPETITION 10

CHAPTER VOLUNTEERS 11

SUNDAY SUBSTITUTES 11

OTHER SUBSTITUTES 12

WHERE AM I? 12

NOMINEES 13

TALE PIPES 16

Newsletter of the Philadelphia Chapter of the American Guild of OrganistsMARCH 2017 VOLUME LXXIX, NO. 7

The deadline for the next issue is March 1, 2017

7:30 pm, March 17thThe Presbyterian Church

of Chestnut Hill8855 Germantown AvePhiladelphia, PA 19118

No Registration Necessary!

1:00 - 4:00 pm, March 18First Presbyterian Church

of West Chester130 W Miner St.

West Chester, PA 19382

No Registration Necessary!

We are thrilled that Stephen Tharp hasaccepted our invitation to be the instructorfor this Masterclass. Please come to WestChester to hear several students play underthe guidance of Stephen Tharp.

Stephen TharpSaturday Master Class

Tuesday Noons on Friday Night!

Because many of us are unable to attend Tuesday Noon Recitalssponsored each week from October through May, we plan tobring you a sampling of this year’s Tuesday Noon performances.

Several of this year’s performers will be sharing one or two of thepieces that they have performed on a Tuesday Noon Recital. We canguarantee you a delightful evening of music, with a great variety ofrepertoire to enjoy!

There will be a reception following this concert – a reception you willnot want to miss! Please plan on joining your friends and colleaguesfor a fun night out on Friday, March 17.

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MARCH 2017 VOLUME LXXIX, NO. 72CRESCENDO, the officialbulletin of the Philadelphia Chapter of theAmerican Guild of Organists, is publishedmonthly, September through June. All materialfor publication must reach the Editor by the1st day of the month preceding the date ofissue,.eg. November 1 for the December issue.This must be type written and e-mailed (text sup-plied in an attachment). Crescendo reservesthe right to make editorial changes and toshorten articles to fit space limitations. Articlesin Crescendo reflect the views of the writers andnot necessarily those of the Guild. All advertisingmust be arranged through the AdvertisingManager. Crescendo season and professionalcard advertising automatically renew for eachsuccessive volume, unless we receive notifica-tion of cancellation of the advertising.

Advertising RatesCamera-ready: One-Time Season

Eighth page: $50 $400(3.6”w x 2.0”h)

Quarter page: $75 $600(7.5”w x 2.0”h or3.6”w x 4.4”h)

Half page: $100 $800( 7.5”w x 4.4”h or3.6”w x 9.2”h)

Full page: $150 $1200(7.5”w x 9.2”h)

Professional card: - $60 (full season, members only)

Camera-ready art only accepted according tostated deadlines.

Editorial BoardCRESCENDOMary Elizabeth Campbell, CAGO, Editor484-995-6110

Karen Fallows & Tom Lever, Publishers215-822-6762 215-855-0287

Katherine Reier, Circulation Coordinator215-517-4160

Calendar of EventsKathleen Scheide, [email protected]

Positions AvailableFran Treisbach, [email protected]

Advertising Mary Elizabeth Campbell, Coordinator 484-995-6110 [email protected]

Visit our website at www.AGOPhila.org

• • •

David Furniss

As we celebrate the 332nd birthday of Johann Sebastian Bach onMarch 21, how appropriate it is to be reminded of the high regardwith which he has been held over the years. Thanks to Felix

Mendelssohn’s monumental task of preparing a performance of the St.Matthew Passion in 1829, the genius of J. S. Bach’s music has been rec-ognized throughout the world ever since.

One of my favorite T-shirts summarizes the significance of J. S. Bach’slife in these words:

Prolific in Every Respect273 Songs, Chorales, and Arias260 Cantatas246 Organ Works218 Other Keyboard Works30 Orchestral Works20 Children2 Wives (not at once)

While Bach was indisputably born with an exceptional gift for music, hedid not take this gift for granted, saying “I have had to work hard; anyonewho works just as hard will get just as far.” He further demonstrated hishumbleness through his strong belief that all music is in the service ofGod – Soli Deo Gloria. And still, to this day, we stand in awe of the cre-ative masterpieces of this incredible musician.

What would Bach be up to if he were livingtoday, in the 21st century? To quote fromthe Dean’s Letter in the March 2000 issue ofthe Crescendo: “I suspect that he would befaithfully doing his job – if in a church, hewould be preparing music for the Lenten andEaster seasons, taking great care to makethe music meaningful for each individualworship service. He would undoubtedly bebusy teaching a number of students, per-haps some of his own children. He wouldtake great delight in performing on some ofthe great instruments of our time. I have afeeling that he could be found in a tavernlate at night, unwinding and enjoying goodbanter with friends.”

I encourage you to continue to be everinspired by the great music of J. S. Bach!SDG

“Bach is the beginning and end of all music.”

- Max Reger

DEAN’S MESSAGE

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MARCH 2017 VOLUME LXXIX, NO. 73 PHILADELPHIA CHAPTERAMERICAN GUILD OF ORGANISTS

ELECTED OFFICERS

Dean David Furniss 215-699-6374

[email protected] Marcia Sommers 484-340-2204 [email protected] Bruce Marshall 267-283-8019

[email protected] Maria deJ. Ellis 610-896-6189 [email protected] Erik Meyer 215-247-7466

[email protected] CoordinatorAndrew Senn 267-207-1494

[email protected]

Executive CommitteeTERM ENDING 2017Paul Fejko 609-462-9000

Sándor Kádár, FAGO 609-540-6548 Wesley Parrott 215-732-6732 Michael Smith, AAGO 203-645-9227TERM ENDING 2018Doris Dabrowski, SPC 215-387-6635Edward Landin 717-471-7979Clara GerdesJames Robb 215-329-4793

TERM ENDING 2019 Douglas Backman 508-736-3020Andrew Heller 610-246-4826Kathleen ScheideJohn Van Sant 609-498-1768

APPOINTED LEADERSHIP

Chapter ChaplainRev. Claire Nevin-Field [email protected] PhotographerJohn McEnerney 215-794-7388

Competition Committee ChairAlan Morrison 215-735-8259 [email protected] Committee ChairSandor Kadar, FAGO 609-540-6548

[email protected] Committee ChairJeff Fowler 610-764-1524 [email protected] CoordinatorSandor Kadar, FAGO 609-540-6548

[email protected] / ArchivistRae Ann Anderson 215-884-4921Jeff Fowler 610-764-1524 [email protected]

Nominating Committee ChairAllen R. Popjoy 610-269-7069

[email protected] CoordinatorFrances Treisbach 484-231-1426

[email protected] Concerns Chair Judy Lang 610-623-8069

Tuesday Noon Recitals CoordinatorAndrew Heller 610-789-0146

[email protected] CoordinatorJohn Van Sant 609-498-1768

WebmasterTom Lever 215-855-0287

[email protected]

Want to join the Philadelphia chapter of the American Guild of Organists?

Need to report AGO Directory changes on your current membership?

Need to purchase a set of chapter mailing labels for your next music event?

Contact Erik Meyer at: 1418 Fitzwatertown Rd., Willow Grove, PA 19090215-247-7466 x104 [email protected]

E R I K M E Y E R , R E G I S T R A R

REGISTRAR’S CORNER

Sándor Kádár, F.A.G.O.___________________Organist, Conductor, Accompanist, Improvisor

First Presbyterian ChurchWest Chester, Pennsylvania

sandorkadar.com

We are finding it necessary to make changes to ourMarch program, scheduled for Friday andSaturday, March 17-18. Gunther Rost, originally

scheduled to play a concert and conduct a Masterclass,has cancelled his travel plans due to complications in mak-ing arrangements for foreign travel.

We regret that current circumstances have made it moredifficult for foreign guests to perform here, but we hold hopefor rescheduling this distinguished artist sometime in thenear future.

In place of Mr. Rost’s program, we are presenting TuesdayNoons on Friday Night as described on the front page, andwe are thrilled that Stephen Tharp has accepted our last-minute invitation to be the instructor for the Masterclass.

Last-Minute Program Change

David Furniss

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MARCH 2017 VOLUME LXXIX, NO. 74

Saturday-Sunday, September 24-25, 2016Annual Kick-Off with Johann VexoMasterclass at Bryn Mawr Presbyterian ChurchConcert at First Presbyterian Church in Philadelphia

Sunday, October 30, 2016, 4:00pmAndrew Senn and Rev. Dr. Frank C.SennReformation Hymn Festival andChapter Installation ServiceSt. Paul’s Lutheran Church, Ardmore, PA

Friday , November 18, 2016, 2:00pmPaul Jacobs concert with Philadelphia OrchestraReception at the home of Fred Haas after concert

Friday, December 30, 2016, 4:00-8:00pmAGO Christmas Party at the home of Michael Stairs

Saturday, January 14, 2017January Jumpstart featuringcomposer and organist Craig PhillipsBryn Mawr Presbyterian Church

Sunday, February 5, 2017, 4:00pmLegends of the Curtis InstituteCurtis Institute of Music

Friday, March 17, 2017, 7:30pmTuesday Noons on Friday Night!Concert at The Presbyterian Church of Chestnut Hill

Saturday, March 18, 2017, 1:00-4:00pmStephen Tharp MasterclassFirst Presbyterian Church in West Chester

Tuesday, April 18, 2017, 7:30pmRussian Organist Daniel ZaretskyConcert at Trinity Lutheran Church, Lansdale

Wednesday, April 19, 2017, 10:00-NoonDaniel Zaretsky LectureCurtis Institute of Music

Monday, May 22, 2017Year End Chapter CelebrationGirard College

Saturday, June 10, 2017Kimmel Center Organ Day

Philadelphia Chapter of the AGOChapter Events

2016-2017We thank our 2016-2017 Patrons

This list is updated monthly. If you have made adonation and are not listed, please let us know.

Benefactors ($500+)_______________________________________

Norman Geist and Ethel Geist, CAGO

Sponsors ($300-$499)___________________________________________________Theodore W Didden, CAGOJeffrey B. FowlerSándor Kádár, FAGOJoseph J. Lewis

Donors ($150-$299)___________________________________________________Rae Ann Anderson, CAGO John H. ByrneDoris J. Dabrowski Robert H. ErbWilliam P. Fenimore David L. FurnissAlan Morrison Charles L. M. NelsonConrad M. Olie Allen R. PopjoyJonathan J. Riss, FAGO, ChM Stephen F. SchreiberMichael O. Stairs Gordon H. Turk

Contributors ($50-$149)___________________________________________________Carol P. Anders Debra S. BacakRobert K. Betty Gloria E. BracyMary Elizabeth Campbell, CAGO David ChristopherJoyce Gambrell Drayton Maria de J. EllisMary L. Fenwick, AAGO Robert FidlerTimothy W. Harrell Loretta S. Hartnett, SPCAndrew K. Heller Ashley L. HornerEvan J. Jackson Michael H. H. JacksonPaul S. Kinsey J. Jinsok KraybillJudith A. Lang Jeffrey P. LeesMaria A. Lennon Thomas S. LeverRudy A. Lucente Bruce R. MarshallLeighton W. Moyer Frank K. OrmanWesley D. Parrott Richard J. PilchJohn E. Reber Stephen W. RossYoshiko Seavey Paul SerressequeJacqueline Smith Michael W. SmithMarcia L. Sommers Judith F StebnerEdward Wilk Kathleen E Wirth

Friends ($25-$49)___________________________________________________Jonathan G. Fairchild Pearl L. FlambergJoan Gurniak Kathleen J. MoyerPaula M. Napoli Andrew M. SennFrank Thomson

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MARCH 2017 VOLUME LXXIX, NO. 75K a t h l e e n S c h e i d e , C o o r d i n a t o r

[email protected]

CALENDAR OF EVENTS All Upcoming Events for Crescendo publication should be sentto Kathleen Schiede in advance of our publication submissiondeadline, which is the first of the month preceding publication(February 1 for the March issue).

Thursday, March 2, 12:30 PMTimothy Harrell, organist. Free. Princeton University-Chapel, Nassau and Washington Rds., Princeton NJ609.258.3016 [email protected]/~choir

Sunday, March 5, 3:00 PMColumn Classics presents Organist Ahreum HanCongdon. Ms. Congdon served as organist at FirstPresbyterian Church from 2004-2007. We look for-ward to welcoming her back to West Chester. FirstPresbyterian Church, 130 W Miner St, West ChesterPA 610.696.0554 www.firstpreswc.com

Sunday, March 5, 4:30 PMPrelude by Jack Burnam, organist. 5 o'clockEvensong with works by Byrd, Morley, Weelkes andWillcocks. Christ Church Christiana Hundred, 505Buck Rd, Wilmington, DE 19807. 302.655.3379www.christchurchde.org

Thursday, March 9, 12:30 PMEugene Lavery, organist. Free. Princeton University-Chapel, Nassau and Washington Rds., Princeton NJ609.258.3016 [email protected]/~choir

Friday, March 10, 8:00 PMAll Bach program #12 in a series of complete worksperformed by organist Stephen Williams. CathedralChurch of the Nativity, 321 Wyandotte St, BethlehemPA 610.865.0727 [email protected]

Saturday, March 11, 1:00 PMOrganist Fred Haas free at the Kimmel monthly OrganDemonstration! A 15-minute organ Fred J. CooperMemorial Organ demonstration begins the FREEKimmel Center tour! Verizon Hall, The Kimmel Center215.893.1999 www.kimmelcenter.org

Sunday, March 12, 3:00 PMThe Christ Church Choir & Soloists present AntoninDvorak @ 175. Biblical Songs and Mass in D. BruceJ. Barber II, director. Christ Church ChristianaHundred, 505 Buck Rd, Wilmington, DE 19807.302.655.3379 www.christchurchde.org

Sunday, March 12, 4:00 PMMusic at Abington presents the Jasper String Quartet,winner of the prestigious Cleveland Quartet Award.Freewill offering. Abington Presbyterian Church, 1082Old York Rd, Abington PA 215.887.4530www.apcusa.org/MusicatAbington

Thursday, March 16, 12:30 PMMartin Kondziella, organist. Free. PrincetonUniversity-Chapel, Nassau and Washington Rds.,Princeton NJ 609.258.3016 [email protected]/~choir

Sunday, March 19th, 2:00 PMAndrew Senn, piano; with Frances Tate, flutist withThe Chamber Orchestra of Philadelphia. FirstPresbyterian Church, 21st and Walnut Streets. Freeadmission with donation. www.fpcphila.org215-567-0532

Friday, March 24, 8:00 PMAll Bach program #13 in a series of complete worksperformed by organist Stephen Williams. CathedralChurch of the Nativity, 321 Wyandotte St, BethlehemPA 610.865.0727 [email protected]

Saturday, March 25, 4:00 PMChildren's Choir Festival. Children from thePhiladelphia area join together for a choir festival con-cert with guest conductor Mark Patterson. AbingtonPresbyterian Church, 1082 Old York Rd, Abington PA215.887.4530 www.apcusa.org/MusicatAbington

Wednesday, March 29, 8:00 PMtenThing with Organist Jeffrey Brillhart. Internationally-acclaimed all female Norwegian brass ensemble per-forming non-traditional works and original transcrip-tions that will allow audiences to hear both brass andorgan in new ways. Ticketed. Verizon Hall, TheKimmel Center 215.893.1999 www.kimmelcenter.org

Thursday, March 30, 12:30 PMJeff McLelland, organist. Free. Princeton University-Chapel, Nassau and Washington Rds., Princeton NJ609.258.3016 [email protected]/~choir

Carolyn Boxmeyer_________________Flutist

215.333.8833

Roy Harker___________________Church of Saint Asaph

Bala Cynwyd, Pennsylvania

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MARCH 2017 VOLUME LXXIX, NO. 77

OrganistLittle Zion Lutheran Church267 Morwood Road, Telford, PA 18969Posted 1/22/17

Little Zion Lutheran Church is seeking a part-timeorganist, 10-15 hours per week. Responsibilitiesinclude providing suitable organ and piano music forall worship services, accompanying the choir, soloistsand instrumental groups and assisting in planning theworship service music as needed. A candidate shouldbe an accomplished organist/pianist, preferably with aBachelor of Music degree or suitable credentials of for-mal music training. Must be available for choirrehearsals, worship services and other events asneeded. Annual salary: $13,300.

Applicants should send a cover letter, resume andthree references to: Little Zion Lutheran Church, 267Morwood Road, Telford, PA 18969, or electronically [email protected] with the subject line: LZOrganist. Music Minister

St. Luke U.M. ChurchBryn Mawr, PAPosted 12/8/16St. Luke United Methodist Church seeks a music min-ister to nurture and develop a team of instrumentalistsand vocalists to celebrate God’s presence, findrenewal in God’s grace and a healing connection toGod’s community. The individual filling this positionwill work with the pastor to develop a team committedto growth in a community of hope.Candidates should possess excellent organ/piano anddirecting skills. Resources include paid vocalists andinstrumentalists and a volunteer choir. The estimatedtime commitment is 10 hours per week. There is oneSunday service at 10:00 a.m., and several special ser-vices are scheduled throughout the year. The choirrehearses on Sunday morning before the service at8:30 a.m. This is a progressive church with a variedmusic program. Interested candidates should contactthe church for an application and more information [email protected] or 610.525.2396.

POSITIONS AVAILABLEFran Treisbach, Coordinator

484-231-1426 [email protected]

We are happy to advertise positions available for churches in theGreater Philadelphia Area as a free service. We need to request that allads stay within a 250 word limit – applicants should be directed to thechurch for further information. We would also be very grateful ifchurches encourage their organists to join our chapter – and manyinclude dues payment as a contract perk!

ORGAN HISTORICAL SOCIETY

In April of 2016, the OHSLibrary and Archives receivedthe papers of Roland Diggle

(1885–1954). The collection con-sists of photos, scrapbook, recitalprograms, church service pro-grams, and compositions thatdocument Roland Diggle’s lifeand career as a church musicianand performing artist.

Not a household name today, inhis time Diggle conducted a 60-voice choir at St. John’s Church,Los Angeles, played recitalsthroughout the United States and England, composedprolifically with over 500 works bearing his name, andwas a frequent contributor to The Diapason, TheAmerican Organist, Etude, and Musical Opinion.

He was born in London, and was educated at the RoyalCollege of Music. His organ teachers were WalterParratt, William Stevenson Hoyte and Warwick Jordan,and he studied theory with Frank Bridge and J.F. Shaw.He also studied organ with Alexandre Guilmant. Hereceived his MusDoc in 1914 from the Grand

Conservatory of Music, New YorkCity, and for the degree, he com-posed Fairy Suite for Orchestra on a theme submittedby the faculty. That same year he was appointedorganist-choirmaster of St. John’s Church [laterCathedral], Los Angeles, a position he held for fortyyears.

Roland Diggle died on January 13, 1954, after a fewyears of poor health; and on the Sunday after hisdeath, the organ console was kept closed. For thefuneral service, there was no music, and the pallbear-ers were his old friends: Richard Keys Biggs, WilliamRipley Dorr, William A. Goldsworthy, Edward Gowan,Clarence Mader, and Stanley Williams.

The acquisition of the Diggle Collection is an importantaddition to our archives, as it fills in gaps related toorganists in America who flourished during the first halfof the 20th century.

The collection is catalogued as MS 50 and is availablefor study at the OHS Library and Archives.

Roland Diggle Archives

Bynum Petty

Jim Weaver, CEO

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What is your musical background?

I’m originally from Ontario, so my early piano teacherstook me through the graded piano studies and examsassociated with the Royal Conservatory of Music inToronto. As a young adult I was asked to play theorgan for worship services at my local church andreluctantly struggled to find my way around a wonderfulCasavant pipe organ. When our family moved to BrynAthyn, Pennsylvania in 1993 I worked as an accompa-nist for the Bryn Athyn Church and began taking organlessons, gradually playing the organ for services. Myteachers have included Catharine Odhner, KennethCoy, Michael Sheerin, David Furniss and SándorKádár. I am currently the Principal Organist at BrynAthyn Cathedral, which has a very vibrant music pro-gram and active wedding ministry.

Why did you decide to take the Colleague Exam?

While I was studying with David Furniss, the BrynAthyn Cathedral was gifted with an Allen Q410 digitalorgan and then in 2014 a wonderful Skinner-Kegg pipeorgan (donated by Fred Haas and the WyncottFoundation in memory of Fred’s mother). I always feltit was important to develop professionally but withthese amazing instruments to play, I felt compelled allthe more. I also went through a very challenging timein my career when a local pianist tried to compete withme as an organist for weddings and funerals. AlthoughI was firmly supported by my church administration andmembers of the AGO, I felt that certification would helpto give more credibility and respect to my position.

What motivated you?

It was easy to work towards the repertoire portion of theexam because I always need repertoire for worship ser-vices and the idea of perfecting some musical selec-tions that would also serve me in my job was veryappealing. Getting motivated to complete the keyboardskills portion was much more difficult as modulation andimprovisation did not come easily to me. I tried manyapproaches on my own and purchased a number ofbooks but lacked a clear direction. I was finally moti-vated to finish the second half of the exam becausetime was running out: the second half has to be com-pleted within five years of the first half. So I startedstudying with Sándor who is an excellent teacher andmotivator - he kept telling me I could do this and beready in time, despite my recurring doubts.

How did you prepare?

David Furniss encouraged me to take the ColleagueExam and expertly coached me through the repertoireportion. I played my prepared selections for a fewclose friends prior to the exam to gain confidence. Toprepare for the keyboard skills portion I took one col-lege course and audited another on music theory/har-mony. For the better part of a year I devoted time eachwork day to sight reading, pulling something new fromour large library of organ music at the cathedral. Thiswas a very useful discipline which also helped me toexpand my repertoire. I worked through transpositionin the way that is usually advised – starting with onevoice and gradually increasing to four. I was con-scious of accidentals, intervals and primary chords atcadences, which I marked. I chose to harmonize a folktune and worked with some hymnals that just have themelody line. I practiced harmonizing several every dayand took them to my lessons with Sándor who was ter-rific at critiquing them and offering advice. I purchaseda Fake Book of Folk Songs and practiced playingthrough them on the organ as I knew that at the exam Iwould just have a melody line and chords to play from.Modulation was probably the hardest for me. Sandortaught me a number of chord progressions that I trans-posed into different keys. Then I made flash cards ofthe different keys and practiced taking them at randomand figuring out how to modulate between them veryquickly.

I purchased many of the previous exams and workedthrough them in the time specified, checking myanswers with Sándor. This helped me to see where Ineeded to devote more attention. In the last fewmonths I spent about an hour a day each on modula-tion, transposition and harmonization and about a halfhour on sight reading. (I set weekly goals and recordedhow much time I spent in each area.) I planned theorder I would answer the questions in strategically anddetermined how I would use the few minutes of preptime allowed at the organ very precisely.

In Closing

I highly recommend that others take the exam and dothe sections at different times if this would make it moremanageable. But I would caution not to underestimatethe amount of preparation time and self-discipline thatmay be required.

Sándor Kádár, FAGO, Chair 609-540-6548

EDUCATION COMMITTEE

I would like to share good news with you - our chapter has a new CAGO! Terry Schnarr successfully passed the colleague exam in November 2016.Below is a short interview with Terry.

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MARCH 2017 VOLUME LXXIX, NO. 710Andrew Heller, Coordinator

610-789-0146 [email protected]

TUESDAY NOON RECITALS

October: St. Paul Lutheran Church, Glenside Rae Ann Anderson, Host

November: White Horse Village, Newtown Square (no recital on Election day)

December: First Presbyterian Church in PhiladelphiaAndrew Senn, Host

January: Trinity Lutheran Church, Lansdale Eric Gombert, Host

February: Abington Presbyterian Church Ethel Geist, Host

March: Bryn Mawr Presbyterian Church Jeff Brillhart and Edward Landin, hosts

April: St. Mary’s Episcopal Church in Roxborough Wesley Parrott, host

May: Church of the Loving Shepherd, West Chester Kathleen Scheide, host

Bryn Mawr Presbyterian ChurchJeff Brillhart and Edward Landin, Hosts

625 Montgomery Ave, Bryn Mawr, PA 19010610.525.2821 www.bmpc.org

March

March 7: Parker KittermanMarch 14: Lucas BrownMarch 21: Bryan HoltenMarch 28: Andrew Senn

D e n n i s E l w e l l___________________

Overbrook Presbyterian Church - Philadelphia

E l i z a b e t h Manu s ___________________Pianist, Organist, Vocal coach

Auditions, recitals, special eventshttp://www.elizabethmanus.com

Competition for Composers Under the Age of 30Organized by AGOYO North Central Division

The American Guild of Organists (AGO) is proud to announce a new music competition for composers underthe age of 30. Organized and sponsored by the AGO Young Organists in the North Central Region, the com-petition for a new work for organ solo, 3–6 minutes, is open to any individual who is younger than 30 years of

age as of August 31, 2017. U.S. composers need not be AGO members; composers living outside of the U.S. mustbe AGO members.

First prize is $1,000; second prize is $500; three honorable mentions will also be announced. All prize winning andhonorable mention compositions will be performed at the AGO North Central Regional Convention in Iowa City,Iowa, on June 20, 2017. The submission deadline is March 10. Competition results will be announced on March31. For complete information and application instructions, visit Agohq.org.

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SOC Debra Bacak Sellersville, PA 215-257-0553SOC David Burton Brown Philadelphia, PA 267-297-6132SOC Mary Eliz. Campbell, CAGO Phoenixville, PA 484-995-6110SOC R, Pernell Cunningham Philadelphia, PA 215-678-0576SOC Doris J. Dabrowski SPC Philadelphia, PA 215-790-1115SOC Lee de Mets, FAGO Chalfont, PA 215-997-0219SOC Adam F. Dieffenbach Telford, PA 267-738-2326 SOC Joyce Drayton Philadelphia PA 215-635-5778SO Karen B. Fallows SPC Hatfield, PA 267-240-7800 SOC Susanna Faust West Chester, PA 610-766-1812SOC Robert Fidler Cheltenham, PA 215-260-3758SOC Kathleen Flaherty Philadelphia, PA 215-242-2964SOC Jeremy J. Flood CAGO Philadelphia, PA 215-625-2747 SOC Louise M. Gerdelmann Souderton, PA 215-723-6975SOC Lisa Guglielmo Glenmoore, PA 610-906-7740SOC Raymond Johnson Cheltenham, PA 215-635-9944SOC Mary Eileen Johnston Havertown, PA 610-633-2264 SOC Joel E. Klingman SPC Southampton, PA 215-355-8445 SOC Thomas S. Lever Lansdale, PA 215-855-0287

SUNDAY SUBSTITUTESThe codes preceding each name have the following meanings: S = Available to play on a Sunday,O = Available to play other services such as weddings/funerals/weekdays, C = will also direct a choirThis list is published as a courtesy to the chapter membership. Although the AGO assumes no responsibility for the musicianship or reliabilityof substitute organists, Guild certificates and other degree programs indicate preparation beyond the minimum.Please note: This list includes only current members of the Philadelphia Chapter. To be included on this list, please be sure your membershipis current and forward your information to Fran Treisbach at 484-231-1426 or [email protected].

S Chiduzie Madubata Philadelphia, PA 301-919-9632SOC Elizabeth A. Manus St. Davids, PA 610-293-9002SOC Paul Marchesano Philadelphia, PA 215-287-8955SOC Mardia Melroy Ambler, PA 215-646-1975SOC Constance H. Mickel Bryn Mawr, PA 610-527-9514SOC Scott Myers Ewing, NJ 215-715-1003 SO Patricia Nyce King of Prussia, PA 267-252-3020 SOC Kirsten K. Olson Collegeville, PA 610-764-6264 SOC Patricia A. Pezick Blue Bell, PA 610-405-3736SOC Katherine J. Reier SPC Abington, PA 215-287-9939 SOC Daryl Robinson Philadelphia, PA 713-299-7216SOC Barbara Haddad Romesburg Drexel Hill, PA 610-446-3540SO Alexander M. Smith King of Prussia, PA 610-265-4390SOC Janet L. Tebbel Philadelphia, PA 267-250-7727SOC Fran Treisbach West Norriton Twp, PA 484-231-1426SOC John W. Van Sant Trenton, NJ 609-498-1768SOC Karen Whitney Philadelphia, PA 215-424-8450 S John C. Williams Doylestown, PA 215-622-1015

Code Substitute Location Phone Number Code Substitute Location Phone Number

Organists on this list are available to play Sunday services

Mar jor ie Lynch Cummings___________________

C.A.G.O. First Presbyterian Church of Olney

William J. Gatens, D. Phil., F.A.G.O., Ch.M.___________________St. John the Baptist Catholic Church, Bridgeport, PA

Congregation Adath Jeshurun, Elkins ParkAmerican Record Guide

• Quality New Instruments• Conscientious Electro-Pneumatic and Mechanical Restoration• • Consultations•

300 Old Reading Pike, Suite 1D, Stowe, PA 19464P: 610.970.9817 • pjmorgans.com • [email protected]

& ASSOCIATES, INC.O R G A N B U I L D E R S

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OC Lucas C. Brown Philadelphia, PA 267-474-8476 OC Joseph J. Buches Philadelphia, PA 610-220-9307 OC D. Stephen Cable Bethlehem, PA 484-866-6019O Ronald Chancler, SPC Levittown, PA 267-679-6638OC Jack Charles Schwenksville, PA 610-287-9366OC Linda J. Clark West Chester, PA 610-793-1606O Ron Coles Philadelphia, PA 267-973-0323OC Marjorie L. Cummings CAGO Philadelphia, PA 215-728-1530OC Lee de Mets FAGO Chalfont, PA 215-997-0219OC Thomas G Denny Spring City, PA 610-864-6143OC Theodore W. Didden CAGO Ambler, PA 215-646-0294 OC Michael Diorio Bryn Mawr, PA 609-947-5112OC Sue Ellen Echard Harleysville, PA 610-585-5059 OC Maria de J. Ellis Ardmore, PA 610-896-6189OC Paul Emmons AAGO, ChM Warminster, PA 215-675-6478O Suzanne Erb Philadelphia, PA 215-568-5795 O Jonathan G. Fairchild Huntingdon Valley, PA 215-947-8340OC Paul Fejko Philadelphia, PA 609-462-9000 O Patricia Gallo-Terrenzio Huntingdon Valley, PA 215-947-4759OC William J. Gatens, FAGO, ChM Chester, PA 610-876-5617OC Charles Glandorf Coopersburg, PA 610-416-1055OC Eric Gombert Souderton, PA 267-471-7003OC Peter Gowen Philadelphia, PA 215-776-7374

OTHER SUBSTITUTES

O Timothy Harrell Doylestown, PA 215-297-5812O H. Ray Hunsicker West Chester, PA 610-399-4358OC Grete Ingalls, CAGO Philadelphia, PA 267-253-4007 OC Helen Jauregui Philadelphia, PA 215-498-0982OC Beth Z. Jenkins Oreland, PA 215-885-7275 OC D. Damien Jones Wilmington, DE 215-432-2178OC Sandor Kadar, FAGO Newtown, PA 609-540-6548OC Maria Lennon Hatboro, PA 215-896-9484OC David Clark Little Feasterville, PA 610-209-5243O Glenn M. Matis Doylestown, PA 215-489-2548 OC Steven J. McBride West Chester, PA 610-633-3442 OC Lee F. Milhous Doylestown, PA 215-348-8872 OC Wesley D. Parrott Philadelphia, PA 215-732-6732OC Aaron C. Patterson Philadelphia, PA 215-725-0959 O Margaret Realley Doylestown PA 215-345-8564OC Katherine Rick ,CAGO Wayne, PA 517-945-3448O Ruth E. Rineer Cheltenham, PA 267-536-5706OC Valerie Rozek Chesterbrook, PA 440-478-8163OC Jeffrey J. Shuman, FAGO, ChM Lightstreet, PA 570-784-1574 OC Judith F. B. Stebner Warminster, PA 215-630-9632OC Bruce J. Thorsen Doylestown,. PA 215-622-1023OC F. Anthony Thurman Cherry Hill, NJ 856-616-2480O Jerry L. E. Wright Collingdale, PA 610-586-7381

The codes preceding each name have the following meanings:O = Available to play other services such as weddings/funerals/weekdays, C = will also direct a choirThis list is published as a courtesy to the chapter membership. Although the AGO assumes no responsibility for the musicianship or reliabilityof substitute organists, Guild certificates and other degree programs indicate preparation beyond the minimum.Please note: This list includes only current members of the Philadelphia Chapter. To be included on this list, please be sure your membershipis current and forward your information to Fran Treisbach at 484-231-1426 or [email protected].

These organists are NOT available to play Sunday services

Code Substitute Location Phone Number Code Substitute Location Phone Number

WHERE AM I?

Please send your submis-sions for this column – youcan submit to my email inthe chapter directory!

MEC

Our challenge for February was ImmanuelEvangelical Lutheran on Worthington Roadin Philadelphia, submitted by Peter Gerger.

This month’s challenge isfrom a historical church onthe Main Line.

Photos by MEC

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Sub-DeanEdward Landin began his intensivemusical training at the St. Thomas ChoirSchool under the direction of GerreHancock. Upon his graduation from St.Thomas, he entered Interlochen ArtsAcademy where he began his organstudies as a student of Thomas Bara.After high school, he attended the

Eastman School of Music for two years; he then trans-ferred to Westminster Choir College where he com-pleted his BM in organ performance as a student ofKen Cowan. While at Westminster, he also studiedharpsichord with Kathleen Scheide. Further organstudies and coachings have been with Roberta Gary,David Higgs, Susan Landale, Marie-Louise Langlais,Kimberly Marshall, Paula Pugh Romanaux, KathleenScheide, and Carole Terry.

Currently Assistant Director of Music at Bryn MawrPresbyterian Church, his duties include directingnumerous children's and handbell choirs and servingas principal accompanist for the 65-member SanctuaryChoir. Edward has previously held positions in NewYork City (Christ Church, Methodist), Morristown, NJ(St. Peter's Episcopal Church) and in the Mt. Airyneighborhood of Philadelphia (Grace EpiphanyEpiscopal Church). In addition to recitals at TheCathedral Church of St. John the Divine and St.Thomas Church in New York City, and Old WestChurch, Boston, he has also performed in Germanyand Wales as well as on the historic 18th centuryAndreas Silbermann organ in Strasbourg, France.A major interest in contemporary organ music, particu-larly by American composers, led Edward to commis-sion "E," "Fantasia," and "Parodies" by KathleenScheide; "Praeludium" and “Psalm Prelude” by PamelaDecker; "Prelude on the Carillon d'Alet" by CraigPhillips, and "Exordium" by Carson Cooman. A com-poser himself, “Flourishes and Reflections – OrganMusic for Service or Recital” was recently released byLorenz. More information may be found on his website:www.edwardlandin.com

RegistrarJohn Kampmeyer has been involved inmusic for as long as he can remember.While attending St. Matthew LutheranChurch, Springfield (Delco), John beganorgan instruction under Joseph Parsells.He continued his organ studies duringcollege with both Dr. David Herman andDr. Jeffrey Brillhart. In the spring of

1988, John successfully passed the AGO SPC exam.

John began his career as a church organist substitut-ing for his teacher during his junior year of high school.Since then, he has continually served many churchesthroughout the Delaware Valley as either a substitute,interim organist or Director of Music. He is a formerDean of the Southeastern Pennsylvania Chapter of theAGO. John currently serves as Minister of Music forGrace Lutheran Church in Broomall.

John lives in Springfield (Delco) with his wife of 22+years, (Jeanne), his two children (John, III and Evelyn)as well as his two dogs (Sophie and Dobby) and cat(Coal). He is honored and excited to be nominated towork with the Executive Committee as Registrar for theChapter.

Executive CommitteeSue Ellen Echard, MM, BS, BMus, isfull time Minister of Music and Organistat Church of the Holy Spirit, Episcopal inHarleysville, PA where she has servedfor 17 years. She has been an activechurch musician for over 30 years as achoral director, workshop leader,Kindermusik® teacher, organist, and

pianist. She has been a Philadelphia AGO memberduring her entire career and specializes in choir build-ing and church growth. Early in the founding of HolySpirit Sue Ellen was recruited to build music and youthprograms with the intention of growing this new parishthrough focus on well done music and liturgy whileintegrating the curriculum of the Royal School ofChurch Music. The church continues to grow andthrive. Under her leadership, the choirs have grown to

Nominees for 2017 Chapter ElectionThe slate of nominees for election published below is that proposed by the Chapter's Nominating Committee andauthorized by the Chapter's Executive Committee. Additional nominations from the membership at-large requirethe signatures of five voting members and the consent of the nominee, with the assurance that the nomineeagrees to serve if elected. Completed nominations at-large must be submitted to the Chapter Secretary, MariaEllis, to be received BY APRIL 1, 2017, and can be sent to her by email at [email protected] or postal mail at33 St. Paul's Road, Ardmore PA 19003-2808. Questions to [email protected] or 610-896-6189.

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over 60 youth and adults participating in singing,instrumental ensembles and handbell choirs as wellas a variety of concert and worship experiences. In2012 and 2015, Sue Ellen led choral residencies atBristol and Winchester Cathedrals in England and willdo so again at Lincoln Cathedral in 2018.

Sue Ellen’s career has been broad and comprehen-sive serving churches in the Episcopal, Catholic,Presbyterian, Reformed and Evangelical traditions.She holds a Bachelor of Science in theology andBachelor of Music in Church Music from CairnUniversity and a Master of Sacred Music Degree fromWestminster Choir College where she studied organwith Eugene Roan and choral conducting with AllenCrowell.

Sue Ellen has served on the music staff of Bel CantoChildren’s Chorus and the Royal School of ChurchMusic at the King’s College Course in Wilkes-Barre.She collaborates in coaching work with choral groupsand soloists and performs with her husband, bass-baritone, Mark Moliterno, teacher of voice atWestminster Choir College and founder ofYogaVoice®.

Charles Grove A multifaceted musi-cian of diverse interests, CharlesGrove is currently the Organist andChoirmaster at Washington MemorialChapel, Valley Forge, Pennsylvania,where he leads a growing semi-profes-sional adult choir in the Anglican tradi-tion. He has served this historic com-

munity, housed on the grounds of Valley ForgeNational Park, since 2013 and joins a line of distin-guished organists and choirmasters that includesPeter Richard Conte and Paul Jacobs.

In addition to weekly Masses, the Chancel Choir atValley Forge sings services of Evensong, Compline,and Lessons and Carols under his direction through-out the year. The Choral program recruits andattracts top talent from throughout the Philadelphiaregion to participate in the special events.

Charles graduated from Lebanon Valley College witha Bachelor of Science in Chemistry and Bachelor ofArts in Organ and Sacred Music studying underShelly Moorman-Stahlman.

He is much in demand as a teacher and presenter atPipe Organ Encounters as a veteran student of 9POEs. Charles is a Research Associate at Progenrain Malvern, PA and he is a member of the AmericanGuild of Organists, the Association of AnglicanMusicians, and the American Chemical Society.

Parker Kitterman is Director of Musicand Organist at historic Christ Church,Philadelphia, where he leads a vibrantprogram of adult and children’s choirs,bell-ringers and other musicians,through weekly choral services andmonthly vespers concerts. A finalist inthe Tokyo and the Toulouse interna-

tional organ competitions, he performs regularly as asolo recitalist, accompanist, and conductor. He holdsdegrees from Duke University, the BrusselsConservatory, and the Yale Institute of Sacred Music,having studied with Robert Parkins, Jean Ferrard,Thomas Murray and Jeffrey Brillhart. Parker is alsoan active composer and arranger of choral and con-gregational music. His Requiem in Remembrance ofthe Charleston Nine was described in a recent perfor-mance as “producing a seamless fabric in whichplainchant, modern classical, and jazz styles notmerely co-exist but come together to proffer a wholegreater than the sum of all their individual parts.” Healso serves as accompanist for the Singing City Choirand Children’s Choir, a role which allows him to bringhis love of music to local schools and other audi-ences.

Emily Moody is a member of thePhiladelphia Chapter of the AGO andserves on the programming committee.She has been the Performing ArtsAssistant Manager at LongwoodGardens for over thirteen years. AtLongwood, Emily assists with program-ming performing arts events and over-

sees the resident instruments including TheLongwood Organ, The Longwood Steinway GrandPiano and 62-bell Carillon. She manages a part-timestaff of over twenty and oversees the guest experi-ence at performing arts events from set up to execu-tion. Emily programs all ticketed and free organ con-certs as well as programs the music for the dailyautomated demos on The Longwood Organ and TheLongwood Steinway Grand Piano. She also programsmonthly live organ demos with Longwood’s PrincipalOrganist as well as lectures and free organ open con-sole days. Emily arranges master classes and over-sees the production of all recordings. During theChristmas season, Emily programs daily organ sing-alongs that bring in 80,000 guests within a six weekperiod. Recently, Emily created the LongwoodGardens International Organ Competition. The firstcompetition in 2013 ten young organists competed onThe Longwood Organ for a $40,000 first prize, thelargest cash prize of any organ competition in theworld. The competition is held every three years. In2016, Emily created the Longwood Organ Academy,a week-long residential summer intensive programproviding students the opportunity to study organtranscriptions on one of the world’s largest symphonicorgans.

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Executive Committee CandidatesContinued from page 13____________________

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Laurie Mueller, CAGO, is the Directorof Music and Organist at historicAugustus Lutheran Church in Trappe,where she directs the Adult and BellChoirs and runs a children's musicalprogram each summer. Organ studybegan at age 13, with Charles Boehm ofLong Island, NY. She earned a

Bachelor of Music degree from Lebanon ValleyCollege (studying with Pierce Getz) and a Master ofArts in Religion from Lutheran Theological Seminary atPhiladelphia. Additional study was taken atWestminster Choir College and with Anita Greenlee ofWest Chester. She has been a member of the AGO'sSuffolk (NY) chapter and the Southeastern PA chapter,where she served on the Executive Committee andedited the newsletter for almost four years. Laurie alsoaccompanies the Norristown Chorale for its weeklyrehearsals and concerts. Other interests include EarlyChildhood Music (she has taught Kindermusik andMusikgarten and served on the board of the EarlyChildhood Music and Movement Association) and allthings technical/mathematical (her midlife crisis led herto earn a Mathematics teaching certificate, she main-tains a website at lauriemueller.com, and enjoys tryingto fix things even if they aren't broken).

Daryl Robinson, Assistant Professor ofOrgan at Westminster Choir College inPrinceton, NJ, has earned criticalacclaim as a solo and collaborativeartist. Mr. Robinson received First Prizeand the Audience Prize in the 2012American Guild of Organists NationalCompetition in Organ Performance.

In recent years, Daryl has been a featured artist fornational and regional conventions of the AmericanGuild of Organists, including those in Boston (2014),St. Louis (2015), and Houston (2016). His communityservice has included membership on the PerformanceCommittee for the 2016 AGO National Convention inHouston, as a Member at Large from 2014-16 for theHouston AGO Chapter, and on the Board of Directorsfor the Houston Chamber Choir from 2014-16.

A native of Houston, Daryl holds a Master of Musicfrom The Shepherd School of Music at Rice Universityand a Bachelor of Music from The Moores School ofMusic at The University of Houston. He has also stud-ied extensively with David Higgs of the EastmanSchool of Music. From 2003-2015, he served asOrganist and Artist-in-Residence for South MainBaptist Church in Houston.

Daryl’s solo and collaborative recordings can be foundon the ProOrgano, Naxos, and Albany record labels.Recently commissioned composers of solo organ andcollaborative works include: Aaron David Miller, JasonRoberts, George Baker, Tom Trenney, David Briggsand David Ashley White. Daryl is represented as aconcert artist by Karen McFarlane Artists, Inc. Youcan learn more about Daryl by visiting: www.darylrobinson.com

Executive Committee CandidatesContinued from page 14____________________

E v e K e a n e___________________Qualified, reliable soprano soloist available for weddings, funerals,

seasonal music, substitute choral directing, vocal [email protected] 215-679-8614

Kar l Tr icomi , M.S.___________________Mater Ecclesiae Roman Catholic ChurchRowan College at Burlington County856 482-7402 www.karltricomi.com

Ron Coles, MM, M.Ed.Admin.___________________Roxborough Sr High School, Arts Department Chair

Maternity of the Blessed Virgin Mary Church, Philadelphiawww.roncoles.com

Rudolph A. Lucente___________________Director of Sacred Music, St. Charles Borromeo Seminary

Asst. Wanamaker Grand Court Organ

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TALE PIPESMary Elizabeth Campbell, CAGO, Editor

_____ - Brandywine Brass

_____ - Gloria Bracy

_____ - Improvisation Session with Sandor Kadar

_____ - Member of Honor Certificate for Michael Stairs

_____ - David Schaap

_____ - OHS Session with James Weaver and Adam Dieffenbach

_____ - Singers in Choral Reading Session

_____ - Kathleen Scheide

_____ - Ryan Kelly

_____ - Andrew Senn, Craig Phillips, and theBryn Mawr Presbyterian Church Chamber Singers

_____ - Terry Schnarr and Karen Fallows improvising at Sandor Kadar's session

_____ - Edward Landin, Marcia Sommers, David Furniss, and Craig Phillips

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This month I offer you a visual puzzle, thanks to David Furniss’s photos and Karen Fallows’s layout. See if you can identify these folks and special thingsfrom January Jumpstart

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Mary Elizabeth Campbell, C.A.G.O.___________________Music Therapist – MAMT – BC

Private Music Teacher, Therapist, EDMR Practitioner

H a r r y W i l k i n s o nIn Memoriam___________________Ph.D., F.A.G.O. 1 - Singers in Choral Reading Session

4 - David Schaap5 - Gloria Bracy7 - Improvisation Session with Sandor Kadar10 - Terry Schnarr and Karen Fallows improvising at Sandor

Kadar's session11 - Member of Honor Certificate for Michael Stairs8 - OHS Session with James Weaver and Adam

Dieffenbach6 - Kathleen Scheide3 - Ryan Kelly12 - Andrew Senn, Craig Phillips, and the Bryn Mawr

Presbyterian Church Chamber Singers9 - Brandywine Brass2 - Edward Landin, Marcia Sommers, David Furniss, and

Craig Phillips

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NEWSLETTER OF THE PHILADELPHIA CHAPTER OF THE AMERICAN GUILD OF ORGANISTS

Katherine Reier, Circulation Coordinator1936 Guernsey AvenueAbington, PA 19001-3702

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