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Our 62nd Year—Issue 1 February 2016
Dean’s Message
As we are in the midst of a new calendar year, I extend
to you my wishes for a healthy, wealthy, and wise new
year in 2016. For our Tidewater chapter, we are ap-proaching the busiest portion of our program year, and
even though Christmas 2015 was only a short time in
the past, Lent has begun, and Holy Week and Easter
are just a few blinks away in the future.
Please take note of our sponsored events and concerts
and support them by presence. Your enthusiasm and
advertising of our events to friends and church person-alities is our chapter’s best method for developing our
audiences. When you go to a concert, please invite
someone to attend with you.
Choral Instructional Workshop “Teaching Choirs to
Sing Well,” Saturday, March 5, 10:00 – 12:00 noon,
Hidenwood Presbyterian Church, Newport News,
VA: Presented by Dr. James Kosnik and Deborah
Carr
Felix Mendelssohn Organ Sonatas, Sunday, April 3,
4:00 p.m., Christ and St. Luke’s Episcopal Church,
Norfolk, VA: Organists include Norman Elton, Dr.
JanEl Will, Rebecca Davy, AAGO, Marjorie Setnicky, SPC, Tom Marshal, Dr. Allen Shaffer, AAGO
Virginia Arts Festival Organ Recital, April 15, 8:00
p.m., Christ and St. Luke’s Episcopal Church, Nor-folk, VA: Recitalist, Chelsea Chen
Organ Swell Concerts, April 25 – May 31: Various
Organists and Virginia Symphony instrumentalists in recital at various locations and times in the
Hampton Roads region, Deborah Carr artistic direc-
tor
Evensong and Organ Recital, Sunday, June 5, 5:30
p.m., Christ and St. Luke’s Episcopal Church, Nor-
folk, VA: Kevin Kwan, Evensong director, Dr. Fred-
erick Teardo, organ recitalist.
Although not part of our Tidewater AGO program, The
Virginia Symphony is presenting Cameron Carpenter in
concert on three days, March 12, 13, 14. His program will include Concerto for Organ by Poulenc, and the
“Organ” Symphony No. 3 by Saint-Saëns. Many may
recall Cameron’s participation in our 2009 Regional
Convention held at
First Presbyterian
Church, VB. In addi-tion to his three con-
certs, Cameron will pre-
sent a 2 hour master
class from 6 – 8 p.m.
prior to his March 13 concert at Sandler Hall,
VB. For his concerts
and master class, Cam-
eron will use his tour-
ing organ, specifically
designed by him to rep-licate any style and pe-
riod of organ design.
Exact details for the
master class are not
available at this time.
Soon you will be receiv-
ing information con-cerning the election of
officers and “members at large” for Tidewater AGO. Pat
Spoettle, chair of the nominations committee, will be
sending information to all registered Tidewater AGO
members. Please take time to vote and return your bal-
lot. Specific information will be forthcoming concerning the election process.
I thank you in advance for participating and attending
our chapter events and concerts. For those of us who
perform, it is a genuine “pat of the back” to see fellow
colleagues attending our recitals and programs. When
you see me at concerts or programmed events, talk to
me and let me know how things are going for you.
Thanks,
Dr. Martin R. Sunderland Tidewater AGO Chapter Dean
[email protected] 757-581-4311
OFFICERS 2015-2016
Dean: Dr. Martin Sunderland
Sub-Dean: Dr. James Kosnik
Secretary: Pat Spoettle
Registrar/Treasurer:
Dr. William W. Hamner, Jr.
MEMBERS-AT-LARGE
2015
Gustavo Andres
Geoffrey Bell
2016
Deborah Carr
Dr. James Kosnik
2017
Kevin Kwan
Bradley Norris
Newsletter Editor:
Mary-William Baines
Director of Organ Swell:
Deborah Carr
Website Coordinator:
Geoffrey Bell
Immediate Past Dean:
John S. Dixon
Regional Councilor:
Glenn Rodgers
American Guild of Organists, Tidewater Chapter
2015-2016 Programs
Sunday, September 20, 4:00 pm at Larchmont United Methodist Church, Norfolk, VA
Tidewater Chapter Members Recital, Recognition of Chapter Board Members
With Geoffrey Bell, Gustavo Andres, Martin Bairstow, AAGO A dinner will follow the program at “CHOW”. Please make your reservation by contacting Goeffry Bell
no later than Sept 13 — [email protected].
Sunday, October 11, 5:30 pm at Bruton Parish, Williamsburg
Hymn Festival, Bruton Parish Celebration 300th Anniversary
Combined Choirs – Bruton Parish, Christ and St. Luke’s Episcopal Church Choirs,
Organ and Festival Brass Parking will be permitted in front of the church on Duke of Gloucester Street
Friday, November 13, 7:00 pm at St. Bede’s Catholic Church, Williamsburg
Organ Recital by Steven Woodell
Saturday, March 5, 10:00 am—12:00 noon at Hidenwood Presbyterian Church, Newport News
Choral Instructional Workshop: Teaching Choirs to Sing Well
Dr. James Kosnik, Deborah Carr
Sunday, April 3, 4:00 pm at Christ & St. Luke’s Episcopal Church, Norfolk Mendelssohn Sonatas
Norman Elton, Dr. JanEl Will, Rebecca Davy, AAGO, Marjorie Setnicky, SPC, Tom Marshal, Dr. Allen Shaffer, AAGO Reception following in the Parish Hall
Friday, April 15, 8:00 pm at Christ & St. Luke’s Episcopal Church, Norfolk
Virginia Arts Festival Organ Recital
Chelsea Chen
Various Dates & Venues from April 25—May 31
Organ Swell Concerts
Eight Chapter Organists and Eight Virginia Symphony Orchestra Musicians
Sunday, June 5, 5:30 pm at Christ & St. Luke’s Episcopal Church, Norfolk
Recital and Evensong
Dr. Frederick Teardo, Kevin Kwan Christ and St. Luke's Choir
Sunday, September 25, 4:00 pm at St. John’s Episcopal Church, Hampton Chapter Board Installation and Evensong
St. John's Episcopal Choir, Deborah Carr, organist and music director, newly elected Board members
Tidewater AGO Executive Board Meetings
Saturday, November 14, 10am , St Andrew’s NN
Saturday, Feb 13, 2016 1:00pm at Eastern Shore Chapel Saturday May 21 10am at St John’s
Fanfare Deadlines
February 1, 2016 - April 2, 2016 - August 1, 2016
Chapter Elections
The Nomination Committee is working to gather a slate of Officers for election in May.
Your participation is critical to the life of our Chapter!
If you are interested in running, please contact us.
If you are called, please consider accepting the nomination.
Patricia Spoettle - 757-635-2122 [email protected]
Marjorie Setnicky [email protected] Ralph Spoettle [email protected].
The Eleanor Moon Clingenpeel Music Series is pleased to an-nounce that Christine D. Anderson will present a solo handbell concert on Sunday, February 14 at Franklin Baptist Church, 208 N. High Street in Franklin, VA. The 3:00 pm concert is free and open to the public.
The solo handbell artistry of Christine D. Anderson is world-renowned. With finesse, grace and dexterity, Christine's solo handbell artistry has thrilled audiences in concert halls across the country and around the world. Christine is an exceptional and dynamic musician in every respect. Her music, however, is simply a tool for her tremendous witness for Christ and her deep love for the Lord. She radiates her Christian faith with a heart for ministry. Christine maintains a standard of excellence that is worthy of any concert venue and worship experience.
Christine is a phenomenal musical leader with special insight into to "what could be". She doesn't let difficulties stop her, and not only solves the technical problems before her, but also makes her solutions artistic and beautiful. It is a joy to work with her both because she is simultaneously professional and accessible, and helps others to improve their skills while she demonstrates the wonderful ministry abilities that God has given her to share with the world.
The public is cordially invited to this free concert. Please contact the Rev. Steven R. Gibson at [email protected] or call the church office at 757-562-5135 for additional infor-mation.
Christine D. Anderson In a free concert
Sunday, February 14, 3:00 pm Franklin Baptist Church
208 N. High Street Franklin, VA
Questions? Call 757-562-5135
Candlelight Concerts at Bruton Parish Church
Saturday, February 6 @ 8:00 pm
Organ Recital Dr. JanEl Will, Organist at Bruton Parish
Saturday, February 13 @ 8:00 pm
Choral Concert Georgetown Visitation Choir from Washington, DC
David Nastal, Director
Saturday, February 20 @ 8:00 pm
Choral Concert Naugatuck High School Madrigal Choir from Naugatuk,
Connecticut
Mahlon Peterson, Director
Sunday, February 21 @ 5:30 pm
Choral Evensong Music by American Composers Jackson Hill, Bruce Neswick &
Morton Lauridsen Bruton Parish Choirs, Rebecca Davy, Director & JanEl Will,
Organist
Saturday, February 27 @ 8:00 pm
Oboe & Organ Recital Melinda McKenzie, Oboist & Rebecca Davy, Organist
Tuesday, March 1 @ 8:00 pm
Organ Recital Dr. JanEl Will, Organist at Bruton Parish
Saturday, March 5 @ 2:30 pm
Organ, Harpsichord, & Voice Recital for the National Automobile Club of America
Open to the Public Tara Davy, Soprano, Thomas Marshall &
Rebecca Davy, Organ & Harpsichord
Saturday, March 5 @ 8:00 pm
Student Harp Recital American Youth Harp Ensemble from Richmond, Virginia,
Lynelle Edinger, Director
Tuesday, March 8 @ 8:00 pm
Organ & Harpsichord Recital Rebecca Davy, Organist at Bruton Parish
Saturday, March 12 @ 8:00 pm
Youth Orchestra Concert Thomas Dale High School Orchestra from
Richmond, Virginia, Christopher Johnston, Director
Sunday, March 13 @ 8:00 pm
Choral Evensong Youth Choir from St. James School in Hagerstown,
Maryland, Linda Stowe, Director
Tuesday, March 15 @ 8:00 pm
Trumpet & Organ Recital
Wendell Banyay, Trumpeter & Rebecca Davy, Organist
Saturday, March 19 @ 8:00 pm
Youth Choir Concert Virginia Choristers from Richmond, Virginia,
Lynelle Edinger, Director
Sunday, March 20 @ 8:00 pm
Choral Evensong for Passion Sunday Stabat Mater by Giovanni Battista Pergolesi
Choirs of Bruton Parish, Rebecca Davy, Director & JanEl Will, Organist
Tuesday, March 22 @ 8:00 pm
J. S. Bach Birthday Celebration Dr. JanEl Will, Organ, Rebecca Davy, Organ &
Harpsichord, & Ruth van Baak Griffioen, Recorder
Tuesday, March 29 @ 8:00 pm
Organ Sonatas of Felix Mendelssohn, Part I Sonatas II, IV & VI
Allen Shaffer, Thomas Marshall, & Norman Elton, Organists
Thursday, March 31 @ 8:00 pm
Organ Sonatas of Felix Mendelssohn, Part II Sonatas I, III & V
Dr. JanEl Will & Rebecca Davy, Organists
Saturdays @ 10:00 am on February 6, 13 & 20 – Rebecca Davy, Organist
Saturday @ 10:00 am February 27 – Sarah Bland, Organist
Saturday @ 10:00 am on March 5, 12, 19, 26 – Rebecca Davy, Organist
Historic Organ Recitals in the Wren Chapel
at the College of William & Mary @ 10:00 a.m.
Rebecca Davy, Music Director & Organist
Dr. JanEl Will, Organist James Darling, Choirmaster & Organist Emeritus
Contact: [email protected] or (757) 645-3431 Website: www.brutonparish.org
The Houston Chapter invites you to attend the 2016 AGO National Convention, June 19–23. After several
years of planning, we are pleased to offer an array of renowned performers and workshop presenters, and
provide a showcase for new, rising talent and exciting new compositions. If you have not already done so,
be sure you take advantage of the early registration rates and reserve your spot today—discounted rates will expire on March 14. Registration is easy: Register now!
Visit AGOHouston2016.com to see the exciting details of the 2016 convention.
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Past Dean John Dixon will perform an organ recital as part of the
Candlelight Concert Series at Great Bridge Presbyterian Church
On Sunday, April 17th at 4 pm
He will play his own compositions, arrangements and transcriptions, and
will be joined by guests Valetta Fellenbaum (piano) and Helen Martell
(saxophone). Sheet music of a selection of his pieces will be available after
the recital.
The church is located at 333 Cedar Road in Chesapeake
Houston Baptist University
Letourneau
Christ the King Lutheran
Noack
Co-Cathedral of the
Sacred Heart
Pasi
Rice University
Fisk—Rosales
Sunday, March 6, 5:30pm Choral Evensong for Lent
The Parish Choir presents Choral Evensong for the season of Lent. Free
Sunday, April 3, 4pm The Annual Allen Shafer Concert
The Complete Organ Sonatas of Felix Mendelssohn
Mendelssohn was heavily influenced by the music of J. S. Bach and his Six Organ Sonatas, Op. 65 represent one of
his pinnacle achievements in compositions. Come and hear six of Tidewater’s foremost organists perform these mas-
terworks in a rarely heard recital. Performers include JanEL Will, Tom Marshall, Rebecca Davy, Marjorie Setnicky,
Norman Elton, and Allen Shaffer.
Tickets: $20, AGO members $10, Students $5
Friday, April 15, 8:00pm Celebrity Organist Chelsea Chen
For two decades, Virginia Arts Festival has celebrated with Christ and St. Luke's hosting intimate concerts of great mu-
sic, and in this 20th anniversary season welcomes one of today's most acclaimed organists for a performance on our
grand pipe organ—one of the largest in the region. Hear an organist and composer internationally renowned for her
concerts of "rare musicality" and "lovely lyrical grandeur" (Los Angeles Times) in this beautiful, historic setting. Co-
sponsored by the American Guild of Organists. Tickets $20
Wednesday, May 4, 7pm - Three Choirs Hymn Festival with bruce neswick
The Choirs from St. Paul’s, St. Andrew’s, and Christ and St. Luke’s join forces to present a Three Choirs hymn festival for the Eve
of the Ascension. Noted composer, organist, and choral director Bruce Neswick will lead us in an evening of inspiration music
spanning the centuries. Free
Lent, Easter & Beyond
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560 West Olney Road—Norfolk, VA 23507-2135
Phone: (757) 627-5665 Email: [email protected]
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GUEST ARTIST ORGANIST CONCERT WASHINGTON DC
April 8, 2016 at 12:30 PM at the National City Christian Church
Bruhns: “Praeludium in E minor
Boehm: 8 Variations on the Chorale, “Freu dich sehr, O meine Seele
J.S. Bach: “Wir glauben all an einen Gott
Vierne: “Clair de lune
Hailstork: “Pange lingua,”; “Divinum mysterium
Debut Concert of Dr. Bianca Hall, Recorder/and vocalist With James Kosnik, harpsichord
Friday, March 25, 2016 at 7:30 PM at Chandler Recital Hall at Old Dominion University
Works of Loeillet, Telemann, Froberger and others
(repeat performance at Bruton Parish on May 5, 2016)
“SCHUBERTIAD” with soprano Ellen Golliher and pianist, James Kosnik
Friday April 29, 2016 at noon at the Heart Pavilion Atrium at Sentara Hospital
“Music & Medicine” Series, Dr. Kamal Chemali, neurologist/host
Upcoming Performances by Dr. James W. Kosnik
Pipe Organ Encounters
Welcome to the world of Pipe Organ Encounters, the most successful outreach program sponsored by the AGO. POEs offer teenagers and adults a rewarding opportunity to learn more about the pipe organ and its construction, instruction with experienced faculty, visits to hear and play outstanding instruments, and the chance to meet and interact with peers who share an interest in the King of Instruments.
APPLY ONLINE to attend a 2016 Pipe Organ Encounter
Information about POE Scholarships
2016 Pipe Organ Encounter Programs (PDF) 2015 Pipe Organ Encounter Programs (PDF) 2014 Pipe Organ Encounter Programs (PDF) All the Cool Kids are into Pipe Organs: A blogpost by Holly Heffelbower Documents and videos related to POE programs.
Pipe Organ Encounter (POE)
A POE is a 4-5 day event organized by a local AGO chapter that introduces participants aged 13-18 to the world of the pipe organ. [More…]
POE Advanced (POEA)
A POEA is a 5-6 day event organized by a local AGO chapter that provides a higher level of pipe organ instruction and intense course study for students entering grades 9 through 12 who have already achieved a high level of success in organ study. [More…]
POE Technical (POET)
POETech is a program designed for students aged 16-23 who are interested in learning the art and craft of organ building. POETech is sponsored by an AGO Chapter in collaboration with an organ builder. [More…].
POE+
POE+ is a 4-5 day event organized by a local AGO chapter that provides organ instruction to students 19 and older. It is open to beginners as well as more advanced students. [More…].
Pipe Organ Encounters is an educational outreach program of the American Guild of Organists. Major funding for Pipe Organ Encounters is provided by the Associated Pipe Organ Builders of America. Additional support is provided by the American Institute of Organbuilders. Permanently endowed AGO scholar-ships are provided in memory of Charlene Brice Alexander, Robert S. Baker, Seth Bingham, Clarence Dickinson, Philip Hahn, Charles N. Henderson, Alfred E. Lunsford, Ruth Milliken, Ned Siebert, and Martin M. Wick; and in honor of Anthony Baglivi, Philip E. Baker, Gordon and Naomi Rowley, Fred Swann, Morgan and Mary Simmons, and the Leupold Foundation.
2016 Pipe Organ Encounters
June 26-July 1, 2016
Wartburg College, Waverly, IA Cedar Valley Chapter POE
July 10-15, 2016
Smith College, Northampton, MA Springfield Chapter POE
July 17-22, 2016
University of Kentucky, Lexington, KY Lexington Chapter POE
July 24 – 29, 2016
Baltimore, MD Baltimore Chapter POE
July 24 – 29, 2016
Atlanta, GA Atlanta Chapter POE
July 25-30, 2016
University of Utah, Salt Lake City, UT Utah Valley Chapter POE
August 7-13, 2016
Stanford University, Palo Alto, CA Palo Alto Peninsula Chapter POE
Pipe Organ Encounter-Advanced
July 10-15, 2016
University of Cincinnati College-Conservatory of Music, Cincinnati, OH Cincinnati Chapter POE Advanced
Pipe Organ Encounter-Plus
July 10-14, 2016
Messiah College, Grantham, PA Harrisburg Chapter POE+
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1926 ~ 2016
Robert Milton Cundick passed away peacefully in the early morning of January 7,
2016. Born November 26, 1926 to Milton and Florence Pierson Cundick, he married Char-
lotte Clark (Cholly) in the Manti Temple on June 9th, 1949. Since his call to play Sandy
2nd Ward's new Hammond organ at age 12 Bob has been a force in LDS Church music.
During the depression, when family resources were scarce, Alexander Schreiner kindly of-
fered to mentor him as a scholarship student. Under the tutelage of LeRoy J. Robertson he
received a Ph.D. in Music Composition from the University of Utah in 1950. After years
of teaching first at his alma mater and later at BYU he was called by President David O.
McKay to serve a mission at Hyde Park Chapel in London. Here he played daily recitals and
performed as guest organist at venues such as St. Paul's Cathedral, Kings College Cam-
bridge, and the BBC Radio Concert Series. Thus was he able to serve the mission he missed
due to his WWII Merchant Marine service. The year following his return from England he was called as Taber-
nacle Organist, enjoying nearly twenty-seven inspiring years of service on Temple Square. He especially cherished
his close association with fellow organists and the staff of the Mormon Tabernacle Choir. Service to family,
church, and community was his lifelong passion. His greatest musical legacy is his masterpiece, The Redeemer, A
Sacred Service of Music. And yet he was hesitant to claim credit, feeling that his part was more as scribe for inspi-
ration from above. He is survived by Cholly; children Robb (Laurel), Tom (Betsy), Ann Adams (Rob), Ruth Jack-
man (Dave), and Dave (Kim); brother Bert and sister Carol Hoopes (Grover); 23 grandchildren and 38 great-
grandchildren. Preceded in death by brothers Royce and Glenn.
Celebrate Valentine's Day weekend at the movies as The Virginia Chorale
serenades you with favorite songs from the silver screen, including Moon
River (Breakfast at Tiffany's), Over the Rainbow (The Wizard of Oz), Ben
Folds' The Luckiest (About Time), and the theme from Skyfall. Guitarist
Mark Edwards, an audience favorite last season, returns
to perform Romancero Gitano ("Gypsy Ballads"), a tour-de-force for chorus
and guitar by composer Mario Castelnuovo-Tedesco, one of Hollywood's
most prolific film composers.
Friday, February 12 @ 8 pm Saturday, February 13 @ 8 pm Sunday, February 14 @ 4 pm
Trinity Lutheran Church First Presbyterian Church Ohef Sholom Temple
6812 River Road, Newport News 300 36th Street, Virginia Beach 530 Raleigh Avenue, Norfolk
Single Tickets— $25 Students & Group Tickets—$10
Vachorale.org * 757-627-8375 * at the door
Blockbuster Chorale
St. John's Episcopal Church in Suffolk, VA is seeking an Organist. The part-time position will be available as of Sunday, May 8, 2016.
A two manual Ahlborn-Galanti Angelus organ was installed at St. John's by Ralph Spoettle in March of 2015.
For details please contact the Rector, Fr. Les Ferguson, [email protected]
Job Opportunity
St. Johns Episcopal Church
828 Kings Highway Suffolk, VA 23432
Sunday, May 1, 4:00 pm………..………………………Brad Norris, organ and chant St. Andrews Episcopal, Newport News
Monday, May 2, 12:00 noon………………...……….Geoffrey Bell, organ and cello Larchmont United Methodist, Norfolk
Wednesday, May 4, 7:30 pm……………………..Gustavo Andres, organ and violin First Presbyterian, Virginia Beach Sunday, May 8, 4:00 pm……………………………………Pat Spoettle, organ and flute
St. Thomas Episcopal, Chesapeake
Monday, May 9, 12:00 noon………………...………….Jim Kosnik, organ and clarinet St. Paul's Episcopal, Norfolk
Friday, May 13, 12:00 noon……………….….....Marjorie Setnicky, organ and viola Main Street United Methodist, Suffolk
Sunday, May 22, 4:00 pm…………………….……....Marty Barstow, organ and oboe St. John's Episcopal, Hampton
Monday, May 23, 12:00 noon……………………………...Jack Levick, organ and trumpet
Trinity Episcopal, Portsmouth
The Organ Swell - 2016 Deborah Carr– Artistic Director
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