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Volume 11, Issue 1 September 2013

Ins ide th is issue •Positions Available •Substitute List •Events Calendar •Much, much more!

The York Chapter of The American Gui ld of Organists Ser ving our community s ince 1935

Mission Statement

• To promote the organ in its historic and evolving roles

• To encourage excellence in the performance of organ and choral music

• To provide a forum for m u t u a l s u p p o r t , inspiration, education, and certification of members

O R G E L Z E I T

SEPTEMBER MEETING

Sunday, September 15, 2013—6 p.m.

Join members of the York Chapter AGO at our opening meeting which will be held at the York Buffet Restaurant located in the Yorktowne Center directly off of Mt. Zion Rd. in East York. The Chapter will meet in the private dining room. Each member is responsible for paying for their dinner priced at $14.99 which includes an all you can eat buffet. After dinner, the Installation of Officers will be held with our Chaplain, Rev. Stanley Reep. Contact Victor 717.858.4982 for directions or further details.

Volume 11 Issue 1 September 2013

Dear York Chapter Members, The York Chapter, American Guild of Organists is now beginning its 78th year. The Officers and Executive Board members of the Chapter have been meeting regularly during the summer to schedule, arrange and plan the monthly meetings and programs for the Chapter. New Officers and Board member have also begun their duties with the chapter. Two of our student members, Layton Graves and Daniel Rothermel recently performed in an organ recital at Messiah College for the Harrisburg Chapter AGO, Shenk Scholarship recital. Both students received the Shenk organ scholarship which provided summer organ instruction. Layton studies with York AGO member Richard Frey and Daniel studies with me. Layton and Daniel both gave stellar performances. Congratulations to these talented student members. As I begin my fourth consecutive term as your Dean, I want to thank the Officers and Executive Board members who have worked to keep the mission of the Guild. Thanks also to our outgoing Board members Donna Snyder and Cheryl Huber. Thanks to Roy for his continued work on preparing our newsletters. I encourage you to attend our meetings and programs this year. A stellar highlight will be the dedication organ recital at St. Matthew Lutheran Church in York. Olivier Latry, titular organist of Notre Dame Cathedral in Paris will play the dedicatory recital on Sunday, November 17. I hope that you will participate and become involved with the meetings of the York Chapter, AGO.

Victor Fields

The Chaplain of the York Chapter. The Rev. Stanley Reep (St. Paul’s Lutheran Church, S. George St.) has agreed to continue to serve as chaplain. He is available to York Chapter members for any pastoral care issues and may be reached at the church #717-843-8155 or at home #717-840-2528.

USED MUSIC LIBRARY The AGO used music display is now organized and permanently available anytime in the music library at St. Matthew Lutheran Church by appointment. The music is available for a donation of $1 per copy and benefits the Harold R. Hunt and Theodore C. Herzel Scholarship Fund. The selection has just been updated and there is currently a great selection.

Esther Hamme has moved into the Lutheran Home on Kelly Dr. Address: Lutheran Home, 750 Kelly Drive Unit 254, York, PA 17404 Her son, Gene, told me she does enjoy visitors, and cherishes the Distinguished Service plaque the chapter awarded to her. Gene's # 828 699 9669 Her sons are starting to organize her belongings and our music library should be receiving a large donation of music. -Roy


Saturday Sept. 14 9:30-11:30

Composer Tom Keesecker will be leading a reading session of his choral music published by Augsburg Fortress, MorningStar, Choristers Guild, and other publishers on Saturday morning, September 14, from 9:30 to 11:30 at the Middletown United Methodist Church in Middletown, Maryland. (See page 8)

Sunday, Oct. 6 4:00PM

St. Elizabeth Ann Seton Church, 310 Hertzler Road, Mechanicsburg, PA and Buch Organ Company present Felix Hell in a Concert Dedication performing works of Bach, Pachelbel, Widor, Franck and Liszt. (see page 10)

Sunday Sept 15 3:00PM

Rodney Barnett will present an organ concert at Grace Lutheran Church, Red Lion. The concert begins at 3:00 pm and is free to the public. Program featuring works by Bach, Handel, Boellmann and Howells. Grace Lutheran is located at 220 N. Charles St. in Red Lion.

Sunday, Oct. 27 4:00PM

Victor Fields, organist Organ dedication recital Christ Lutheran Church, 80 S. Main St., Loganville, PA FREE

Thursday, Nov 14 7:00PM

Christopher Houlihan, concert organist Mount St. Mary's University, Immaculate Conception Chapel Emmitsburg, Maryland Free admission

Friday, Sept. 20 7:30PM

Joyce Jones in concert, Naval Academy Chapel, Annapolis, MD (see page 11)

2013-2014 Programs Sunday, Sept. 15, 6 p.m.

Social, Installation of Officers York Buffet Restaurant, 2569 Concord Rd. Rev. Stanley Reep, Chaplain, guest speaker

Monday, Oct. 14, 7 p.m.

Joint Meeting with the Susquehanna Valley Theatre Organ Society (SVTOS) Capitol Theatre, York, Michael Britt, guest organist (see pg 11)

Sunday, Nov. 17, 3 p.m.

Hymn Festival St. Paul’s Lutheran Church, York The Rev. Burt Parry, guest hymn historian Members are encouraged to invite their choir members and parishioners.

December —no meeting

Saturday, Jan.18, all day

January Jumpstart Bryn Mawr Presbyterian Church

Sunday, Feb. 9, 5 p.m.

Social, DVD presentation about Cavaillé-Coll organs Bring an hors d’oeuvre or dessert to share Victor Fields Residence, 7194 Seneca Ridge Dr., York

Sunday, March 2, 3 p.m.

Concert by Olivier Latry, Organist of Notre-Dame, Paris Saint Matthew Lutheran Church, York

Saturday, April 5, 9:30 a.m. to noon (gathering at 9:00am)

Joint program with the Harrisburg Chapter, AGO Beyond the Anthem Slot: Choristers and the Congregation’s Song, Introducing Psalms for All Seasons: A Complete Psalter for Worship (by Martin Tel, et al), Sue Ellen Page, clinician. Derry Presbyterian Church, 248 East Derry Road, Hershey

Tuesday, May 20, 7 p.m.

Annual Student/Member Recital Advent Lutheran Church, York


Elise Fasnacht 717-870-0723 synch182gmail.com

Beth Gross 717-767-4518 Cell: 717-873-7688

[email protected]

Cheryl Huber 717-840-9707 [email protected]

Christine Kates 717-741-9534 [email protected]

Marie Melusky 717-292-5758 [email protected]

Suzy Reimold 717-846-4408 [email protected]

R. Wayne Grauel (800) 357-4545 Cell: 410-804-8407

[email protected] (only York, Gettysburg, Cham-bersburg, and Hanover areas)

Richard Frey Cell: (717) 476-3226

[email protected]

Karl Mincemoyer

717-817-4802. Cell

[email protected]

Suzy Reimold [email protected]

Mary Loyer 717-244-0819 [email protected]

S U B S T I T U E O R G A N I S T S A V A I L A B L E

Subject: Membership Directory corrections Delete Mike Bowman from Executive Board Add Wicky Barnes to Executive Board - term ends 2015 Email Change: Ruth Ann Burke to: [email protected] Address Corrections: Jerrod Coates x-17 Jeffrey Cogan - 4075 Linglestown Rd. Victor Fields - Lake Circle Scott Fredericks -church zip 17331-8835 Jeremy Zuck Calvert St.


P O S I T I O N S A V A I L A B L E Trinity U.C.C. 32 W. Market St., York seeking Part-time Organist - Andover Tracker Pipe Organ - Responsibilities include - 10:30 a.m. Sunday Worship Service - Weekly choir rehearsals September through May. Salary negotiable Send resume to the Church Office Attn: Helen Rohrbaugh, Consistory President Trinity UCC, 32 West Market Street, York, PA 17401 [email protected]

Director of Music, Mt. Calvary Episcopal Church, Camp Hill, PA Mt. Calvary Episcopal Church seeks a Director to lead the music ministry of a thriving community of Christians who are dedicated to worshiping God and sharing Christ's love in our community. We are a warm, welcoming fellowship enjoying inspiring liturgy, beautiful music, and thoughtful preaching. More details on Page 7

St. Paul Lutheran Church Organist/Music Director, St. Paul Lutheran Church, 201 S. Main St., Spring Grove, PA 17362 Contact: Pastor Dan Biles, 717.968.7741, [email protected] One service, 9:00 am, Summer (Memorial Day - Labor Day). Two services, 8:00 & 10:30 am, rest of year. Austin organ

Part-time Organist Position Available First United Methodist Church of Hanover is seeking to fill a part-time position for a church organist.

This position involves providing organ selections, accompanying hymns, and accompanying adult choirs for two Sunday morning worship services. This organist will have the privilege of performing on our pipe organ which underwent an extensive rebuild in 2008 by the renowned Peragallo Organ Company. Complete upgrades include increasing the number of solo voices on the organ, strengthening the power of the pedals, and expanding the organ’s capabilities to 17 ½ ranks with a new MIDI electronic system for a total of 1056 speaking voices. This keyboardist will also accompany the adult choirs for one rehearsal per week. Salary is commensurate with qualifications and experience. Please submit resume to: First United Methodist Church, c/o Mr. Randy Culp, Staff Parish Relations Committee, 200 Frederick Street, Hanover, PA 17331, or call (717) 637-1574. E-mails may be submitted to the Church office at: [email protected].

Church organist/music director Zion Lutheran Church, Glen Rock, PA. Please contact Church Office at 717-235-3276 for additional information.

Organist Madison Ave. Church of the Brethren in York is looking for an organist. Contact Carol Kauffman @ 292-7947 (evenings).


VOLUNTEER(S)_ NEEDED!

Sally Harbold needs volunteer organists/pianists to play for Sunday afternoon services at Sprenkle Village (1:45 pm) and the Lutheran Home at Kelly Drive (3 pm). [Both are north side of York.] The service at Sprenkle requires a prelude and postlude, hymns are played during com-munion, on a clavinova. Kelly's service includes a full liturgy with communion, played on the organ or the piano, your choice. The chaplain at both services is a retired Army chaplain, has a wonderful sense of humor, and short/to-the-point sermons. You may play either one or both services, once/month or once/every other month, or whenever it fits your schedule. Sally would be most grateful to hear from you, at [email protected]

Organ for sale This Hammond 1993 725 Chapel organ located at the Eberly Funeral Home in Dallastown is for sale. Organ in good playing condition (Victor inspected it!) Contact: Steve Miller 717.515.6267 Best offer


Director of Music, Mt. Calvary Episcopal Church, Camp Hill, PA Mt. Calvary Episcopal Church seeks a Director to lead the music ministry of a thriving community of Christians who are dedicated to worshiping God and sharing Christ's love in our community. We are a warm, welcoming fellowship enjoying inspiring liturgy, beautiful music, and thoughtful preaching. We take seriously God's call to be a church of all ages, and we provide a vibrant ministry to children and young families. The adult choir consists of approximately 20 volunteers. The choir sings a varied repertoire of anthems and masses representing all periods of music at the 10am Eucharist, September through June. Mt. Calvary's pipe organ is a two-manual, 13-rank instrument, installed in 1975 by the Moller Organ Co. In the summer of 1998 it was re-voiced, additional pistons and levels of memory were added, and the console of the organ was converted to solid state equipment including musical instrument digital interface (MIDI). In 1999, an electronic component built by the Ahlborn-Galanti company was interfaced with the pipe organ. This module of 20 additional stops, playable through the existing instrument, raises the total number of stops to 33. The Director of Music will collaborate with the Rector to develop a music program which enhances the spirit of worship and assists the entire congregation in experiencing and connecting with God. The candidate should be skilled in teaching and conducting volunteer singers of all ages. Strong pastoral leadership, organizational ability, keyboard skills, and a collaborative spirit are essential. Salary will be commensurate with experience and qualifications. The Director will serve approximately 15 hours per week.

Join us the second Sunday of each month for organ music and ice cream sundaes. The inaugural recital of this new series features organist, Jonathan Noel, playing Bach’s Toccata in F, Vierne’s Clair de Lune, and Widor’s March from Symphony No. 3. 3:00 PM Sunday, September 8, 2013 St. Matthew Lutheran Church 839 W. Market St., York


Belle Voix Vocal Ensemble is holding auditions for all voice parts (SATB) and membership in the ensemble. Belle Voix is dedicated to the performance and promotion of choral music, both accompanied and a cappella, in many styles and from all periods of Classical Music. The ensemble rehearses on Wednesday evenings at Grace United Church of Christ on Fourth Street in Hanover. The ensemble is part of the ecumenical outreach of Grace UCC.. To schedule an audition or obtain more information, please contact Beth Pugliese, Artistic Director, 717 - 487 – 1207 , or send an email to [email protected]. Beth Pugliese Director of Music St. Joseph Parish 2935 Kingston Road York, PA 17402

Composer Tom Keesecker will be leading a reading session of his choral music published by Augsburg Fortress, MorningStar, Choristers Guild, and other publishers on Saturday morning, September 14, from 9:30 to 11:30 at the Middletown United Methodist Church in Middletown, Maryland. He will also present his new collection of hymn tune arrangements for piano, guitar, and handbells called Sing It Simply published by MorningStar. Copies of Sing It Simply will be available for $25 from Tom. Please visit the Frederick Chapter website – frederickago.org and contact Miriam Meglan ([email protected]) by September 2 to let her know if you plan to attend so sufficient copies of Tom’s anthems may be ordered. The perusal choral music will be available at no cost.

American Guild of Organist

Balance Sheet

August 31, 2013 Assets

Current Assets Cash - General Fund 2,968.21

Cash - Savings 4,673.93 Herzel-Hunt Scholarship Fund 8,512.56 Total Current Assets 16,154.70

Total Assets 16,154.70 Liabilities & Equity

Owners' Equity Retained Earnings 15,847.78

Current income 306.92 Total Owners' Equity 16,154.70 Total Liabilities & Equity 16,154.70


Organist Convention Review During the second week of July 2013 six York Chapter members joined with nearly 300 others at the Region III Convention of the American Guild of Organists held in Winchester, Virginia. Winchester is a charming town with a quaint historic district. The main street is closed to traffic and lined with shops and restaurants. The hotel and the six churches that hosted the various events were conveniently located within this district and the ability to walk between events while chatting with colleagues lent a relaxed and casual pace to the convention. The convention began with a festive hymn festival. David Cherwein was at the organ and Susan Palo Cherwein shared several of her poems. A large choir was present and the atmosphere positively charged as a full house of musicians sang great hymns of faith. At the front of the church was a huge cardboard castle awaiting the arrival of children the next morning for Bible School. It is the very nature of these conventions to offer choices of workshops and recitals. What follows is a description of the particular events I chose to attend. Monday, after Morning Prayer, I listened to a recital by 17 year old Karen Christiansen who played with authority and maturity beyond her years. The world will be hearing much more from this gifted young organist. Next, four college-age organists presented a recital. It has been a recent trend at AGO conventions to feature young recitalists to help curb the notion that organ playing is a dying art. It is not. In fact, I find the talent level of our young organists exceptional. Next, 6th Dimension, a professional handbell choir, played a variety of pop and folk music including, of course, Shenandoah. After lunch I attended a class on shape-note singing and learned much about the origins and influences of this early American hymnody. In the afternoon, we were treated to a stunning concert by the choir of St. Paul’s K Street (Washington DC)—a choir that maintains the high standards of the English Cathedral Tradition—boys, girls, men, and women in a perfect blend of balance and harmony. Monday evening we were all together again for a marvelous recital by Nathan Laube, a 25-year old organist who just finished studies in Europe and has been appointed to the prestigious position of organ professor at the Eastman School of Music in Rochester, New York. Tuesday, after Morning Prayer, Jeremy Filsell, of the National Cathedral in Washington DC, shared his thoughts on various issues. Christoph Linde of Dresden, Germany, spoke about the Pennsylvania German organ building tradition. David Cherwein spoke about improvisation in worship and specifically how the worship experience can be heightened by hymn accompaniment that highlights the text. After lunch and our regional business meeting, Julie Vidrick Evans played a recital that paired contemporary arrangements of spirituals with pieces by Bach that evoked the same emotion. It was a most interesting and compelling experiment. Following that was a recital by Paul Carroll. Next I attended a talk on developing choral sound with volunteer choirs. In the evening we gathered for a silent movie, Lon Cheney’s Phantom of the Opera, with organ accompaniment by Paul Fleckenstein—a stunning performance greeted by a standing ovation, hoots, hollers, and whistles. Wednesday began with a recital by yet another gifted collegian, the winner of the Quimby competition. The closing worship service featured new choral music commissioned for the convention and a sermon by Eileen Guenther, AGO national president, who spoke about ten powers of church music. The closing banquet featured entertainment by Mark Schweitzer, a composer, publisher, and mystery writer who put together a hilarious old-fashioned “radio drama”. The final event was a recital by Ann Elise Smoot at the chapel of Shenandoah University. I was looking especially forward to this event as she was a classmate of mine at Yale. Our paths were different—she married Martin Baker, then organist of Westminster Abbey, and moved to England launching a recital and lecturing career. It was nice to catch up with her. Often we organists are the only trained musician in our churches. This can lead to feeling isolated and alone. It is conventions like this that help us to connect with others in the field, talk shop, share in each other’s failures and successes, feel refreshed, renewed, and be reminded that we are not alone. I believe these conventions and other continuing education opportunities are absolutely essential for professional well-being and I urge all members of our chapter to consider attending future conventions. Jonathan Noel Music Director/Organist St. Matthew Lutheran Church, York


For more information, contact Buch Organ Company, 800-242-3901 or [email protected]. Web site: buchorgans.com.

Joyce Jones, brilliant Texan organist, will be performing at the United States Naval Academy Chapel on Friday, September 20, 2013 at 7:30 pm. She is a wonderful artist and it promises to be a wonderful evening of great music making. I hope that some of you might be able to take a field trip to Annapolis, have a nice dinner in downtown Annapolis, and attend the concert. Please feel free to forward this flyer to others as you deem appropriate. Tickets are $15. Also, if any of your chapters would be interested in coming to the Naval Academy to see and play the organ, please contact me. I enjoy sharing the instrument and the beautiful space with others. Lots of folks from far and wide come frequently. Hope to see some of you at Joyce's concert! Sincerely, Monte MaxwellDirector of Chapel Music/Organist United States Naval Academy, Annapolis, MD 21401 410-293-2439


Joint meeting with York Chapter, American Guild of Organists

MICHAEL T. BRITT, a Baltimore native, began piano studies with Gwendolyn Logston. At age 12, Michael entered the Peabody Preparatory School where he studied piano with Joyze Sutherland, James Warthen and organ with Gretchen Benchoff. In 1979 Michael entered the Peabody Conservatory of Music where he studied organ with Dr. Paul L. Davis and Improvisation/Sacred Music with Arthur Rhea. He graduated with a Bachelor’s Degree in Organ Performance having been the recipient of the Richard L. Phelps Award and a three-time recipient of the Richard Ross Award for organ. In 1980, Michael became the Associate Organist at the Shrine of the Little Flower and in 1981, was appointed Minister of Music where he served for nearly 26 years. In 1984 Michael was a finalist in the Arthur Poister competition in Syracuse, New York. Further studies have been with Thomas Spacht, Donald Sutherland, John Rose and John Walker. As well as being a frequent recitalist of classical organ literature, Michael is a performer of theatre organ music and is in demand throughout the country as a silent film accompanist, performing for chapters of the American Theatre Organ Society and most recently, for the Region III-American Guild of Organists Convention in Baltimore. He has been featured on Maryland Public Television and other televised presentations on the theatre pipe organ and Maryland’s Free State Theatre Organ Society. In 1998, Michael was invited to perform at Baltimore’s Senator Theatre where he accompanied five silent films for the National Film Registry Tour, which was sponsored in part by the Library of Congress. Mr. Britt has also performed at the Palace Theatre in Cleveland, Ohio; The Paramount Theatre in Anderson, Indiana; The Byrd Theatre in Richmond, Virginia as well as yearly performances at the Capitol Theatre in Chambersburg, Pennsylvania. In 2002, Michael was invited to perform a series of concerts on the recently restored Aeolian pipe organ installed at the Mexican Cultural Institute in Washington, D.C. In 2005, Michael was invited to Princeton University to accompany the silent film classic, “Phantom of the Opera” at the University Chapel where recently, he completed his sixth performance of this annual event. In May of 2009, Michael gave a recital on the great Cavaille-Coll organ at the Cathedral of Notre-Dame in Paris and studied organ at the Conservatory with Marie-Louise Langlais. In his career as a sacred musician, Michael has been active in commissioning new music for organ, choir and congregation. He was one of the founders of the Baltimore Archdiocesan Choir and served as Co-Director for four years. In June of 2012, Michael was appointed Minister of Music and organist at Brown Memorial Park Avenue Presbyterian Church in Baltimore, Maryland. He is also on the faculty at the Community College of Baltimore County and serves as Assistant Organist at Beth-El Congregation.


Subject: Electronic Organ for Sale For Sale: Allen Organ Model TC-1 Excellent working condition, owned by Esther Hamme, York Chapter member Make offer Contact: Eugene Hamme (828) 699-9669 [email protected] Thanks,


Subject: Sohmer upright piano for sale Attachments: Sohmer_upright_for_sale.JPG 50 year old Sohmer piano (signed by owner (Hugo Sohmer) for sale. The piano is currently located in Shiloh. I believe the piano has a damp-chasing system as the piano is currently located in a basement. This piano has been lovingly maintained and is in excellent condition. Esther Hamme, long time York organ and piano teacher is the owner. If you know of someone looking for a quality studio upright, have them contact Eugene Hamme (828) 699-9669 [email protected] Victor Fields [email protected]


REPORT OF THE REVIEW COMMITTEE From: The Review Committee To: The Board of the AGO York Chapter Date: July 3, 2013 We, the members of the review committee have reviewed the treasurer’s financial report as of June 30, 2013 and other related documents. Our review was not an audit, nor was it made in accordance with generally accepted auditing standards. We did perform certain tests of internal controls and verified certain balances. We found the balances to be correct, procedures proper, and the records kept properly and orderly. Our review and report are not meant to be construed as an audit and opinion rendered by a Certified Public Accountant. Records reviewed on July 3, 2013. Members of Review Committee: Carolyn Smith Donna Snyder Cheryl Huber


Ronald Calhoun, Treasurer 101 Meadow Hill Drive York, PA 17402-8600


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Orgel Zeit is published monthly, September through June. All material is due to the Editor by the 20th day of the month preceding publication. Whenever possible, articles, photos and graphics should be submitted in electronic format. The Editor reserves the right to make editorial changes and to shorten articles to fit space limitations. Roy Wainwright, Editor 2897 Olde Field Dr. York, PA 17408-4256 Voice: (717) 792-3408 [email protected]

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