DECEMBER 2013 – JANUARY 2014 Vol. XXXII No.VII

NOVEMBER 2015 Vol. XXXIV No. XI

Saturday, November 21 –– 7:30 PM –– Lippes Hall in Slee Concert Hall

Elaine Gardner, Editor 141 Cleveland Drive Kenmore, N.Y. 14223-1027

Born in Buenos Aires, Argentina, Olivera started playing the pipe organ at the age of three, was appointed organist for the Church of the Immaculate Conception two years later, and at age six entered the Buenos Aires Conservatory to study harmony, counterpoint and fugue. Olivera became the youngest student to enter the University of Buenos Aires; he was twelve. By the time he was eighteen, he had been appointed head of the organ department and in addition to featured regularly on radio and television, had performed over 350 public concerts and recitals. Olivera also served for three years as the senior improvisational accompanist for the Collegium Musicum in Buenos Aires, a role credited as being a major building block in his noted ability to improvise. In 1965, Hector Olivera was offered a scholarship to the Julliard School of Music in New York City, where he continued his organ studies. He also studied privately with Dr. Vernon de Tar. In 1968, Mr. Olivera entered and won the National Improvisation Contest sponsored by the American Guild of Organists. Hector Olivera has performed extensively abroad, including performances in Australia, New Zealand, Japan, Taiwan, Holland, Germany, France and the United Kingdom. He was the featured organist in the 1978, 1980 and 1984 “International Organ Festivals” in Manchester, England. Olivera’s European tour received highly favorable reviews and resulted in public displays of enthusiasm generally not associated with the more conservative European audiences. While in Paris, Olivera was honored with an invitation to inspect and and play the magnificent organ in the Cathedral of Notre Dame. During the tour, his classical LP, recorded on the historical Hinsz-organ (1742) at the Boven of St. Nicholasschurch in Kampen, Holland and his original composition based on the Psalm 138 also received very positive acclaim in Europe.

In 1987, after 21 years of residing in the United States, Mr. Olivera was invited to perform once again in Argentina. Upon his arrival, the country looked upon him as a national hero. Heads of State, celebrities and masses of people flocked in droves to stand by his side as he appeared on television and at standing room only concerts. Also in the same year, was the guest soloist for a “Farewell For Now” concert performed on the Minneapolis 5 manual, 122 rank Kimball pipe organ with the Minnesota Orchestra, conducted by Jahja Ling. Since his arrival in the United States, Olivera has released 20 recordings including a live program from Japan, a disc of transcriptions produced in England, a classical recording produced in Holland, and a double cassette recording of a live concert in Sydney, Australia. In addition to these, Olivera’s performances on the organs of several major United States cities have been recorded on a variety of albums. In 1992, Mr. Olivera had the unique opportunity to be the featured performer at both the National American Theater Organ Convention and 75th National American Guild of Organists Convention. The AGO concert, held at the “Fabulous Fox Theater” in Atlanta, Georgia, included a performance of a commissioned composition written by William Albright. Mr. Olivera received multiple curtain calls and raving reviews from both concerts. Hector Olivera is a dedicated and talented musician whose very personal interpretations of music literature prove popular with diverse audiences worldwide … From Roland Atelier News THE PROGRAM . . . with possible changes

Coronation March from Le Prophète G. Meyerbeer

Sheep may Safely Graze J.S. Bach

Prelude and Fugue in E flat BWV 55 J. S. Bach

Noel etrange No 8 in G L.C. Daquin

Fantasia in C Major C. Franck

Carillon of Westminster L. Vierne

Fantasia in F Major K. 686 W.A. Mozart

Oblivion A. Piazzola

March in C Major L.J.A. Lefebure-Wely

Improvisation on a submitted theme H. J. Olivera

PLEASE NOTE that this concert is on a SATURDAY evening –– not a Friday evening as most of our recitals at UB are. If you have never seen or heard Hector Olivera before, you have a real surprise in store. He is equally at home with all periods and styles of music –– including theatre music. If you are receiving this newsletter on line, go to: http://www.hectorolivera.com/ and click on “Enter”. Then you will be able to click on the items listed below the picture above –– NEWS, PRESS, REVIEWS etc. which will give you more information, to see and hear, about this extraordinary performer.

Be sure to bring your Membership Card or Patron Ticket to receive free entrance to this program, and encourage your friends to attend. Remember, if you have a Patron Ticket, you can exchange it for two free tickets.

–– A reception presented by Chris Snyder will follow the concert ––

FROM THE DEAN . . .

In November I think it is important to take a moment to express gratitude as we ponder Thanksgiving. In this spirit, I would like to say thank you to everyone who works so hard to make our chapter function smoothly. Our officers, board members, event chairs and committee members all put a lot time and effort into their jobs and deserve our gratitude. Thank you also to everyone who has given a patron donation this year. Your gifts are vital to our chapter programming. I hope to see you at UB or at one of our other upcoming events. . . – John Novak, Dean POSITIONS OPEN . . .

Only churches providing F.I.C.A. and Workers’ as well as Unemployment and Disability Insurance are

listed, and a written contract will be provided for all positions listed unless otherwise noted.

Previously Listed Organist-Director or and Director: Amherst Presbyterian

Church, Williamsville: one Sunday morning service, four extra services, weekly adult choir rehearsal; approx. 35 yr. old 2 man. Rodgers Scarborough Organ; Benefits: 4 weeks paid vacation & 2 Sunday sick days; Salary: $7,324 [Evaluation = Minimum]; contact Judith Bailey at 636-614 aj-42@msn.com [Church presently has an interim pastor]

Organist-Director: St. Mark’s Episcopal Church, Orchard Park: one Sunday morning service, six extra services, weekly choir rehearsal, want to develop a childrens’ choir; staff meetings; 40 yr. old Carlson pipe organ (recently updated to digital); Benefits: 4 weeks paid vacation and AGO or other organization dues paid; Salary: $12,000 – $15,000 [Evaluation = Good]; contact David Spriegel at: dspriegel@mtb.com / 848-3382 -Days / 627-1470 -Evenings) [Note: this position was advertised in early spring but is now open again because the musician hired had to move out of the area.]

PLEASE NOTE: For information about Roman Catholic Church positions please call Alan Lukas at 652-6565

IMPORTANT: You are reminded that listing of positions in this newsletter does not imply endorsement by the Buffalo Chapter A.G.O. or any of its committees. Appropriateness of a position must be judged by the applicant him/her self. For help with this, you may wish to contact the Placement Chair for additional information about a position and/or consult with a member who previously held the position. You are also reminded to be very cautious about accepting a position without a written contract.

COMING EVENT Our next event will be an organ recital by some of our student chapter members –– on Saturday, February 20 at St. Joseph Cathedral. If you would like to play, please contact Tim Socha at 837-67945 / tschoa@roadrunner.com. All of the information about this event will appear in the February Bombarde. NEXT BOARD MEETING

Our next AGO Board Meeting will be held on Saturday, November 21 at 6:15 PM prior to the 7:30 PM Hector Olivera Concert in Slee Hall . .

PLEASE BE SURE to let Caryn Lawler know if you are unable to attend the meeting / 838-2385) –– to be recorded as excused.

DATE DOCKET . . . a l i st in g of memb ers even ts

All events are free unless otherwise noted

Sunday, November 15 at 3:00 PM at Church of the Apostles, Lutheran, 75 17th Avenue (at Gilroy), North Tonawanda: Peter Gonciarz performs the Dedicatory Recital for the church’s 2-manual, 7-rank Schlicker organ [Caryn Lawler is organist at the church] A reception will follow.

LEWISTON CHORALEERS: Celebrate music of Christmas in four performances of its holiday program, “The Season of Love” – Donald Shrimpton, Conductor In Niagara Falls:

In Lewiston

• Sunday, Dec. 6, at 2 PM. at Messiah Lutheran Church, 915 Oneida St. ORCHARD PARK PRESBYTERIAN CHURCH–EVENTS: Friday, December 4 at 7:30 PM –– Handel’s “Messiah” – Advent Chorale

of Western New York, Soloists, and Western New York Chamber Orchestra – Gregory White, Music Director-Conductor; Admission $10

Sunday, December 6 at 5:00 PM – A Service of Lessons & Carols – the Clergy and Choirs of Orchard Park

Friday, December 12 at 7:30 PM – Buffalo Master Chorale – music of the Season – Doreen Rao, Conductor; Admission $10

Friday, December 18 at 6:45 PM – Advent Spiral – prepare for the Christmas Season with music by Doug Yeomans, Guitar (a Soup & Bread Dinner precedes at 6:00 PM 632-9348)

ST. PAUL’S CATHEDRAL, BUFFALO – EVENTS: Sunday, November 22 at 4:00 PM – Evensong at and with the Calvary

Episcopal Church (in Williamsville) Choir Sunday, December 13 at 3:00 PM at Albright-Knox – Annual Tree

Lighting Sunday December 20 at 3:00 PM – Service of Lessons and Carols Friday, December 24 at 11:00 PM – Christmas Eve Eucharist • Recitals every Wednesday at 12:30 – 1:00 PM return in October LISTEN TO PIPEDREAMS SUNDAY NIGHTS –– 10:00 PM WNED-FM 94.5 / WNJA-FM 89.7 MEMBER NEWS Welcome to the following new Buffalo Chapter members:

Taylor Koepka

BOMBARDE DEADLINES

Please note these dates for your articles and Date Docket material: Issue Deadline Date

February . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . February 6, 2016 March . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . March 1, 2016 April . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . April 9 , 2016 May . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . May 7, 2016

PLEASE NOTE: The next issue of the Bombarde will be the February issue. There are no programs in December or January this year.

COMING EVENT Our next event will be an organ recital by some of our student chapter members –– on Saturday, February 20 at St. Joseph Cathedral. If you would like to play, please contact Tim Socha at 837-67945 / tschoa@roadrunner.com. All of the information about this event will appear in the February Bombarde. NEXT BOARD MEETING

Our next AGO Board Meeting will be held on Saturday, November 21 at 6:15 PM prior to the 7:30 PM Hector Olivera Concert in Slee Hall . .

PLEASE BE SURE to let Caryn Lawler know if you are unable to attend the meeting / 838-2385) –– to be recorded as excused.

DATE DOCKET . . . a l i st in g of memb ers even ts

All events are free unless otherwise noted

Sunday, November 15 at 3:00 PM at Church of the Apostles, Lutheran, 75 17th Avenue (at Gilroy), North Tonawanda: Peter Gonciarz performs the Dedicatory Recital for the church’s 2-manual, 7-rank Schlicker organ [Caryn Lawler is organist at the church] A reception will follow.

LEWISTON CHORALEERS: Celebrate music of Christmas in four performances of its holiday program, “The Season of Love” – Donald Shrimpton, Conductor In Niagara Falls:

In Lewiston

• Sunday, Dec. 6, at 2 PM. at Messiah Lutheran Church, 915 Oneida St. ORCHARD PARK PRESBYTERIAN CHURCH–EVENTS: Friday, December 4 at 7:30 PM –– Handel’s “Messiah” – Advent Chorale of

Western New York, Soloists, and Western New York Chamber Orchestra – Gregory White, Music Director-Conductor; Admission $10

Sunday, December 6 at 5:00 PM – A Service of Lessons & Carols – the Clergy and Choirs of Orchard Park

Friday, December 12 at 7:30 PM – Buffalo Master Chorale – music of the Season – Doreen Rao, Conductor; Admission $10

Friday, December 18 at 6:45 PM – Advent Spiral – prepare for the Christmas Season with music by Doug Yeomans, Guitar (a Soup & Bread Dinner precedes at 6:00 PM 632-9348)

ST. PAUL’S CATHEDRAL, BUFFALO – EVENTS: Sunday, November 22 at 4:00 PM – Evensong at and with the Calvary

Episcopal Church (in Williamsville) Choir Sunday, December 13 at 3:00 PM at Albright-Knox – Annual Tree Lighting Sunday December 20 at 3:00 PM – Service of Lessons and Carols Friday, December 24 at 11:00 PM – Christmas Eve Eucharist • Recitals every Wednesday at 12:30 – 1:00 PM return in October

LISTEN TO PIPEDREAMS SUNDAY NIGHTS –– 10:00 PM WNED-FM 94.5 / WNJA-FM 89.7 MEMBER NEWS Welcome to the following new Buffalo Chapter members:

Taylor Koepka Alexander Straus-Fausto (Student Member)

The Bombarde is published five or six times a year by the Buffalo Chapter AGO

Elaine Gardner, Editor Kenmore, New York

E-mail: ecgardner@roadrunner.com subscription by membership

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Following is a list of our Buffalo Chapter Patrons for this season –– 2015–2016. If you are not on this list, won’t you please consider joining these members. Most of our programs for the season are paid for by patron donations. So it is important that we help to support the cost of the programs. There is a form at the bottom of this page –– for use to send your patron donation to our Treasurer, Roger Dahl. We thank every member on this list for their generosity.

GUARDIAN ANGELS $200 OR MORE

Mary Anne Clarke Robert Duerr Timothy Dykstra Dr. Chrtis F. Holmes, CAGO Caryn Lawler William H. Smith Tim Socha Edward Witul ANGELS $100 – $199 Carol Hofmann Boltz Roger G. and Bonnie S. Dahl Richard Morrison John P. Novak Lary E. Ploetz Heritage Pipe Organs, Inc. Diane SanGiacomo Jeffrey Seekins Linda J. Seitz Chris Snyder Jeffrey J. Thompson David Werth

_ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ Please make your checks payable to “Buffalo Chapter AGO” marked PATRON and return this form with your payment to:

Roger Dahl 1205 Youngs Road – Apt. D Williamsville, New York 14221-8005 BUFFALO CHAPTER AGO PATRON CATEGORIES:

_____ Guardian Angel . . . $200 + _____ Angel . . . . . . . . . $100 - $199 _____ Guarantor . . . . . . $50 - $99 _____ Patron . . . . . . . . . $25 - $49 Please print your name as you would like it to appear on the patron list or write "Anonymous" if you prefer your name not be listed: ______________________________________________________________________________ Thank you!

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GUARANTORS $50 – $99 James Bigham Judy Congdon Terrence M. Gamble, CAGO Richard Herr Garrett F. Martin David Mathewson Philip Mure Marilyn Pfisterer Jordan Williams PATRONS $25 – $49 Elaine Bremer Apczynski Marilyn Brady Mr. and Mrs. Jeffrey Crane Elaine C. Gardner Diane Green Marlene Harrington Dr. Carole Harris Brian Hilton Joyce C. Mathis Marjorie Metrz Kotoe Shimojo Angus Sinclair Elizabeth (Betty) Venator Mr. and Mrs. Robert J. Winkler Josephine T. Wozniak