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Pipelines March 2018

Volume 98 Issue 7

by Douglas Starr, Dean ([email protected])

Dear Colleagues:

From Jeremiah 31, The Hebrewreading for the Fifth Sunday inLent (March 18)

No longer shall they teach oneanother, or say to each other,“Know the LORD,” for they shall allknow me, from the least of them tothe greatest, says the LORD;

Wow! Peace in our time, but this time for real! What are you playing,conducting and singing on this day, the Sunday before Palm Sunday?Our work patterns are shaped by experience, new information, expectations and our personal desires. Of these four, pick two that matter most to you. “Experience” gives us understanding and perspective- according to the Greeks, higher knowing. “New information” affirms that we are all students- this gives renewal. “Expectations” direct us to meet professional requirements and “personal desires” should compel us to exceed all expectations. All four have integrity. I picked “new information” and “personal desires,”two work patterns that help me know the Lord, thus what I am to do.Do very well this Lenten and Easter season- I know you will.

Doug Starr

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IN THIS ISSUE

Dean’s Notes…....………..…… 1

March Meeting……………….. 2

OAS Concert………………....… 3

AGO Certification Exams….. 4

Guilders Who Have Guided 4-5

Obituaries……………………….. 6-7

Convention 2019……………… 8

Events………………………………. 8-10

Job Openings…………………... 10

Dinner RSVP……………………. 11

Substitutes………………………. 11

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DEAN’S NOTES


By Chaz Bowers Sub-Dean ([email protected])

A presentation on Children’s Choirs by

Craig DenisonMarch 19th, 2018

Shadyside Presbyterian Church, 5121 Westminster Place

Craig Denison knows a lot about conducting youth choirs, inboth church settings and in the community. He not only servedas Associate Music Director and conductor of the AmericanBoychoir, Music Director for the Colorado Children’s Choir, andDirector of Vocal Music at St. Mark’s Episcopal School; he also most recently served for 13 seasons as artistic director of Florida’s Singing Sons Boychoir. He will share his experiences and expertise with our membership at the March AGO meeting.

Dr. Denison is a member of the faculty at Indiana University of Pennsylvania, where he teaches Voice, Choral Methods and Men’s Chorus. He currently serves as the American Choral Directors’ national chair for repertoire and Standards in Boychoirs, and has recently added a new chapter on Boychoir Pedagogy to the Oxford Handbook of Choral Pedagogy.

Denison earned his PhD in Music Education at the University of Miami and holds a Master of Music Degree with Distinction from Westminster Choir College of Rider University, where he founded its Schola Cantorum. He completed his undergraduate studies at Houghton College in New York State, graduating Magna Cum Laude.

The menu for this month’s dinner, catered once again by Community Kitchens. It will include Chicken Marsala- Rich Demi-glace, marsala wine, cremini mushrooms, Mini Crabcakes with a remoulade sauce, Pasta Primavera, Seasonal fresh vegetables, vegetable volute, and a house salad. Be sure to get your reservations in early.

Reminder to all members: Next month’s meeting at Sewickley Presbyterian Church will feature two simultaneous Members’ Recitals, each one performed twice. One will take place on the 63-rank Holtkamp in the sanctuary, the other on the new 9-rank mechanical action Bedient in the chapel. Members who haven’t yet signed up to present their favorite pieces should contact me at (412) 531-7412 or e-mail [email protected] no later than March 15, 2018.

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MARCH MEETING: CHILDREN’S CHOIRS


Please join us for the next concert in the 39th Season of the Organ Artists Series of Pittsburgh.

Friday, March 9, 2018 at 7:30 pmCalvary Episcopal Church

315 Shady AvenuePittsburgh, PA 15206

Benjamin SheenAssociate Organist, Saint Thomas Church, New York City

General Admission - $12Students - FREE

PROGRAM

March for ‘A History of the English-Speaking Peoples’William Walton(1902-1983)transcribed by Tom Winpenny(b. 1983)

Sicilienne, from Suite, Op. 5Maurice Duruflé(1902-1986)Passacaglia in c, BWV 582Johann Sebastian Bach(1685-1750)

The Dancing Pipes (2014)Jonathan Dove(b. 1959)

INTERMISSION

Toccata alla Rumba (1971)Peter Planyavsky(b. 1947)

Non allegro, from Symphonic Dances, Op. 45(first performance)Sergei Rachmaninof(1873-1943)transcribed by Benjamin Sheen(b. 1989)

Valse mignonne, Op. 142, no. 2Sigfrid Karg-Elert(1877-1933)

Festive Overture, Op. 96Dmitri Shostakovich(1906-1975)transcribed by Benjamin Sheen

Edward Alan Moore, [email protected]

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OAS CONCERT FRIDAY MARCH 9


It’s a new year – and a good time to consider sharpening our musical skills and learning new material. An excellent way to improve and grow is to prepare for an AGO exam and take the test this Spring!

Following are the application deadlines and exam dates:

Service Playing: Apply by 1 February / take exam any time until 21 MarchColleague: Apply by 1 March / Exam date: 11 MayChoirMaster: Apply by 1 April / Exam date 6 JuneAssociate & Fellow: Apply by 1 April / Exam dates: 7 &8 June

Please contact Cynthia Pock for further information ([email protected])

Wilberta Nadan Pickett, SMM, ChM

In my second installment of Guided by the Guild which appeared in the December 7, 2015 Pipelines, I mentioned that one of my earliest Guild mentors was Larry Apgar, Professor of Organ at Earlham College in Richmond, IN who pushed me to be the third Dean of the Whitewater Valley Chapter, AGO. He also pushed me to present a program on "Music for the Christian Wedding," (the theme of my master's degree in sacred music), at the Midwestern Regional AGO Convention in Milwaukee, WI.

It was held on June 18, 1957 at Calvary Presbyterian Church in Milwaukee with Larry Apgar at the organ, a soloist each from my chapter and the host chapter, and the choir from the host church. Helping me plan the program were Apgar and Arthur Carkeek, Assistant Professor of Organ and ChurchMusic at DePauw University, Greencastle, IN. Dr. Eunice Bonow, host organist, made all the Milwaukeearrangements - the choir, the wedding parties, their attire, and the reception afterwards.

Two weddings were planned, the first for a small church with limited resources, and the second for a larger church with a choir. The second service also included a wedding solo, "We Lift Our Hearts, O Father," commissioned by our chapter from Professor Eugene Hill. Associate Professor of Music, Theory, Composition and Organ at Miami University, at nearby Oxford, OH. The author of the text wasCanon Edward A, Welch, 1908. In between the two "weddings," I went to the podium, four months pregnant with our third child, and delivered the Talk, "Wedding Music in America."

Afterwards the "wedding guests" retired to the Fellowship Hall for a "reception" and a display of wedding music, while a harpist provided atmosphere. But the most surprising "afterwards" were two editorials, negatively responding to the whole thing, one in the Milwaukee Journal and the other in the Toledo Blade. Remember that this was 60 years ago when the standard wedding music fare was "Lohengrin," "Midsummer Night's Dream," "I Love you Truly," and "Because." What I proposed was heresy! I used to reflect on the editorials, saying,, "Read them and weep." But now, realizing how very young I was then, I just say, "Read them and laugh." How times have changed.

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AGO CERTIFICATION EXAMS – COMING UP IN SPRING

GUILDERS WHO HAVE GUIDED ME


Reprinted with permission

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Donna Mae Bell

We, the members of The Pittsburgh Chapter of the American Guild of Organists, express our deepest condolences to Chaz Bowers, Chapter Sub-Dean, on the death of his mother, Donna Mae Bell of Clairton. Memorial contributions may be made to the American Cancer Society.

Chaz you do so much for us. Please let us know what we can do for you. Our prayers are ofered to youand your family and for Your mother Donna who is “Sweet is the calm of paradise the blest.” Alleluia!

(following is the complete Obituary):

Donna Mae Bell, 66, of Clairton, passed away peacefully at home on February 13, 2018. Donna issurvived by her beloved husband of 15 years, Robert E. Bell; son, Chaz Bowers III; sister, BarbaraTerzich (of North Huntingdon, PA); as well as many nieces, nephews, and friends. She was precededin death by her parents, Ann and George Cola; twin sister, Dolores Burchell, and Betty Baker. Donnawas a parishioner of Ascension Church, and their Soldality and Women's Guild. Family and friendswill be received on Friday, February 16, 2018, 2 pm - 8 pm at the JEFFERSON MEMORIALFUNERAL HOME, INC., 301 Curry Hollow Rd., Pleasant Hills, 15236. A Funeral Ceremony will beheld Saturday, February 17, 2018, 1 pm, in the Funeral Home Chapel. Memorial contributions maybe made to the American Cancer Society. Condolences may be left at www.jefersonmemorial.biz.

For those who wish to send sympathy cards to Chaz Bowers in memoryof his mother, Donna Mae Bell, the address is:

Mr. Albert "Chaz" Bowers, IIISt. Bernard Parish

311 Washington RoadPittsburgh, PA 15216-1665

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OBITUARIES


Marlene A. Holland

Marlene A. Holland, 84, of Beaver passed away Friday in Slippery Rock where she lived with her daughter. She was born Nov. 9, 1933, in Pittsburgh. She was raised in Valencia and graduated from Mars High School. She was a daughter of the late Leonard and Luwella Berkebile Hofmann. She was the organist and choir director of her church, the Christ Presbyterian Church in Ellwood City. She received her bachelor's degree in music education and voice from Duquesne University and was a member of the Pittsburgh Chapter of the American Guild of Organists, the National Association of Pastoral Musicians and the Choristers Guild. She was preceded in death by her husband, the Rev. Dr. Paul Holland on Sept. 7, 2016; one nephew, William Seidner Jr.; and one niece, Gwendolyn Seidner.

She is survived by three daughters and one son-in-law, Faith Holland and Joy Holland, both of Slippery Rock and Glory and Ronald Dunleavy in Flanders, N.J.; four grandchildren, Gwendolyn Musser,Katherine (Tyler) Marwood, and Paul and Benjamin Dunleavy; one great-grandson, Preston Musser; and one sister, Leonora Seidner in Columbus, Ohio. Memorial contributions may be made to the churchin her memory.

Margaret Halo

The following is the obituary published in The Punxsutawney Spirit on Jan. 15, 2018:

Margaret Halo, 100, of Punxsutawney, passed away Saturday, Jan. 13, 2018, at home. She was born July 15, 1917, in Adrian, a daughter of the late Anthony and Vera Corrine. Margaret was the wife of Joseph Edward Halo. He preceded her in death in 2007. Mrs. Halo was Catholic by faith and was a member of Saints Cosmas and Damian Catholic Church. She lived independently at home for her entirelife. Her being able to remain in her own home was deeply enriched by the many friends and neighborswho graciously helped her in many ways. Margaret will be remembered for "the most famous and delicious homemade chocolate cake," which cannot be duplicated by anyone else. In her earlier years, she enjoyed playing piano and knitting. She is survived by two children, Yvonne Marie Berry of Denham Springs, Louisiana, and Edward Joseph Halo, Jr. and wife Susan of Pittsburgh; four grandchildren, Julia and Olivia Halo, Laura Schnanke and Tracy Bosco; and two great-grandchildren, Cole and Conner Schnanke. She was preceded in death by her parents; husband Edward; two brothers, William and Eugene Corrine; and one sister, Lynn Roach.

Memorial donations may be made in Mrs. Halo's memory to VNA of Indiana County, 850 Hospital Rd., Indiana, PA 15701 or Saints Cosmas and Damian Church, 616 W. Mahoning St., Punxsutawney, PA 15767.

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Greetings Deans of the AGO Mid Atlantic Region!

This is an early heads-up that the two southern New Jersey Chapters, SouthWest Jersey and SouthEast Jersey, are hard at work planning an exciting convention for June 30 through July 3, 2019! Our Convention headquarters will be the Crown Plaza Hotel located in Cherry Hill, New Jersey. The hotel is 15 minutes from Philadelphia PA, so your members may want to consider extending their visit to include the Fourth of July celebrations in historic Old City Philadelphia as well as the Wanamaker Organ in Macy’s Department Store, one of the world’s largest instruments.

We plan to visit two suburban towns with major instruments, Haddonfield and Moorestown, on Monday and Tuesday, with local, national and international recitalists and presenters. A complete list will be provided to you in advance of the general announcement in TAO.

On Wednesday, July 3, we have planned a full-day visit to Boardwalk Hall in Atlantic City, home of the largest organ in the world and a wonderful Kimball theater organ in the Hall’s Ballroom. Restoration of both organs is well under way and both are currently being played, the Midmer-Losh in the main auditorium in daily noon recitals as well as concerts and special appearances.

I will be in touch with more information as it is approved for publicity release. Meantime, I urge your members to keep the dates of our upcoming Regional in mind. The website, AGOSouthJersey2019., will be up and running as soon as the National Convention in Kansas City closes. The attached logo can be used in publicity of our convention.

Thanks for making your membership aware of this event being planned for us all, and I hope to see you in South Jersey in 2019!

David RhodyPublicity Chair, South Jersey Regional Convention 2019

Date Event

3 March 9:00AM

Anne Wilson Plays the Two Organs at Sewickley Presbyterian Church – Anne Wilson, director and composer from Cleveland, will incorporate accessible repertoire and hymns showing how they can be played on both instruments. The new organ in the chapel is a two-manual Bedient. The program is sponsored by the Presbyterian Association of Musicians. Registration is at 9:00 AM with beverages and coffee cakes. The program is at 9:30. $10 fee helps cover expenses. Sewickley Presbyterian Church, 414 Grant St, Sewickley, PA 15143 412-366-4513 [email protected]

3 March 7:30PM

Bella Musica! - The sounds of Italy come alive as the Pittsburgh Concert Chorale takes you on a musical journey to the cathedrals, piazzas, and opera houses of the country of art and culture. Fox Chapel Presbyterian Church, 384 Fox Chapel Rd, Pittsburgh, PA 15238 412-635-7654 www.pccsing.org/[email protected]

4 March 3:00 Nadine Sherman, Cello Recital - Nadine Sherman, whose musical experiences span arranging

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UPCOMING CONVENTION 2019

EVENTS


Date EventChancel Choir, orchestra, and soloists. In addition to the choral offering, the service will include hymns and prayers. Shadyside Presbyterian Church (address and info above)

Wed duringLent 12:30

PM

Music at Midday – Brief organ recitals each Wednesday at 12:30, featuring talented students from Duquesne University. 7 March: Austin Ostiguy, Ellen Gross. 14 March: Adam Ferhenbach. 21 March: Justin Weilnau. First English Lutheran Church (address above)

Wed duringLent 7:00 PM

Lenten Vespers: Candlelight Communion - During the season of Lent, Shadyside Presbyterian Church invites you to join us on Wednesdays for an evening of music and reflection in our Sanctuary. These 45-minute candlelight Communion services include a homily, the celebration of the Lord’s Supper,and music offered by the Shadyside Strings, Chatham Baroque, and the Pittsburgh Girls Choir. Childcare is available. Shadyside Presbyterian Church, 5121 Westminster Place, Pittsburgh, PA 15232 412-682-4300 www.shadysidepres.org [email protected]


Date Event

PMRenaissance works for cello choirs to her own composition for "Bang on a Can," will perform within an array of genres on the cello. Heinz Memorial Chapel 326 S. Bellefield Ave., Pittsburgh, PA 15213 412-624-4157

4 March 4:00PM

Bella Musica! - The sounds of Italy come alive as the Pittsburgh Concert Chorale takes you on a musical journey to the cathedrals, piazzas, and opera houses of the country of art and culture. Ingomar United Methodist Church, 1501 Ingomar Rd, Pittsburgh, PA 15237 412-635-7654 www.pccsing.org/ [email protected]

9 Mar 7:30PM

OAS Concert - Benjamin Sheen at Calvary Episcopal Church, 315 Shady Ave, Pittsburgh, PA 15206

11 March 3:00PM

Vespers - Vesper Service sung by The Ambrose-Romanos Singers, J. Michael Thompson, Director Saint John Evangelical Lutheran Church, 601 Washington Avenue, Carnegie PA 15106 412-279-2952 www.saintjohncarnegie.com [email protected]

11 March 3:00PM

An American Salute - The Pittsburgh Trombone Project, a chamber ensemble of four of the area's leading freelance trombonists, will present a program of favorites saluting our country. Heinz Memorial Chapel (address and info above)

11 March 3:00PM

Music in a Great Space Concert - The 25th anniversary season of Music in a Great Space continues with pianist Abigail Eagleson and friends. Flutist Anna Cooper and oboist Natalie Beckenbaugh join Abigail Eagleson to present a program of music for piano, oboe, and flute. The Music in a Great Space concert series is a memorial to Lydia Schulze Saul, made possible by a generous act of her son, WilliamE. Saul, upon his death in 1995. Free will donations appreciated. Shadyside Presbyterian Church, 5121 Westminster Place, Pittsburgh, PA 15232 412-682-4300 www.shadysidepres.org [email protected]

11 March 3:00PM

Music Plus Presents: The Art of the Folk Song - Larry O'Loughlin, Tenor, will take us through a historyof folk song from Ancient Irish to today. Alastair Murray, Bagpiper, will give us some rousing folk tunes. Assisting Artists on piano are Donna Amato and Sharron Schaefer. 2:30 preconcert: the piano students of Kerry Monahan. Dessert reception. Freewill offering. St. James Church, 200 Walnut Street, Sewickley, PA 15143 412-741-6650 www.stjamesmusic.org

18 March 3:00PM

An Afternoon of Chamber Music with Roger Zahab and Friends - Roger Zahab, who teaches violin at the University of Pittsburgh, where he is also Director of the University Symphony Orchestra, will gather with fellow string players in a performance of various chamber works. Heinz Memorial Chapel (address and info above)

19 Mar 6:30PM

Meeting - Children's Choirs - Craig Denison Shadyside Presbyterian Church (address and info above)

20 March 7:15PM

In Receding Waves of Cool Air - CMU Senior Composition major Theodore Teichman will present hiscomposition for organ inspired by the changing light through the windows of the Chapel. Heinz Memorial Chapel (address and info above)

24 March 7:00PM

Soli Deo Gloria – The Genevans, a 67-voice choir from Geneva College, will present its spring tour’s choral concert. Free and open to the public. First English Lutheran Church, 615 Grant St, Pittsburgh, PA

25 March 3:00PM

A Concert Celebrating the 333rd birthday of Johann Sebastian Bach - Featuring Chatham Baroque and a vocal ensemble under the direction of Don Franklin performing works of Bach including the Brandenburg Concerto No. 4 and Cantata BWV 106 performed in memory of John Goldsmith. A reception will follow with birthday cake! Church of the Redeemer 5700 Forbes Ave. Pittsburgh PA 15217 Don Franklin [email protected]

25 March 7:30PM

Riversong Mandolin Concert - The Riversong String Ensemble will take the audience on a musical journey of mandolin performance, going from folk to baroque and classical to the heyday of traditional mandolin orchestras. Heinz Memorial Chapel (address and info above)

31 March 7:00PM

Good Friday Service of Music and Readings - This Good Friday Service of Music and Readings features composer Bob Chilcott's "St. John Passion," offered by the Shadyside Presbyterian Church

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Substitute Organists Available for Sunday MorningsBROWN, JUDITH 301.724.1407 WFES

CAFARO, ROSS 412.885.1625 WFES

JANKO, RAY 724.325.7449 WFES

JUSTHAM, MARY ANN 724.335.7792 WFES

HENRI, LAURA 412.418.7392 WFESL

HILL, THOMAS 512.421.1484 WFES

KOHL, GEORGE 412.523.7765 WFES

KRANTZ, DOUGLAS 317.532.7523 WFS

LA RUE, ELIZABETH SPC 412.999.4812 WFES

LINDSEY, III, C. DENNIS 918.409.6467 WFES

MISLIN, DAVID W. 617.223.1270 WFES

RASLEY, DON 724.487.7303(D)724.283.4829(E)

WFES

ROEDERER, CHARLOTTE 412.780.7445 EFS

RUBRIGHT, SANDY S. 724.994.8872 WFE

SCHALL, STEPHEN 412.215.2971 WFE

STIPCAK, VALERIE 724.388.1038 WFES

SZEREMANY, RICHARD, AAGO 412.327.6254 WFES

VANDERLAAN, BRET A. 301.919.1835 WFES

Substitute Organists NOT Available for SundayMornings

AIKINS, CANDICE 724.568.2640 WF

BRUHN, LYNN 724.733.8111 WFE

DANIELS, J.R. 412.389.6658 WF

EARNEST, Dr. WAYNE N. 724.206.8854 WFS

HAMMER, MICHAEL 217.766.4230 WFES

KETTERING, REGINA 412.477.5547 WFES

MASTERS, SARA 412.266.5821 WFES

MCGRATH, ROSE 937.719.2391 WF

MILLER, JANE 412.526.6618 WF

PINKERTON, RICHARD 412.561.2015 WFE

REILAND, MICHAEL 412.882.5521 WFE

SPENCER, GEORGE 412.731.3324 WFE

STROBEL, JOYCE MOON 412.366.0074 WFES

WALLACE, JUSTIN 412.531.0525 WFES

WANG, CLOUD SSU-YUN 857.318.1896 WFES

WILL, NICHOLAS 814.460.1446 WFE

Only current members of the AGO may be on the substitute list. AGO assumes no responsibility for the musicianship, reliability, or conduct of substitute organists. Background checks are the responsibility of the employer. Churches may contact organists directly or ask the coordinator for assistance.

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RSVP by March 9th for Children’s Choirs (Craig Denison)6:30 PM Dinner, Meeting at 8:00 PM March 19th, 2018

Shadyside Presbyterian Church, 5121 Westminster Pl., Pittsburgh, PA

Name:_______________________________________________________

Guests:______________________________________________________Amount enclosed (NOTE CHANGED PRICE $20.--/person) _________________________________

I have included $________ to underwrite a student dinner. ($20 underwrites one dinner)

Reservations to: Regina Kettering, 1115 Beaver Rd., Sewickley, PA 15143-2003 Text or call: (412)-477-5547 email: [email protected]

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