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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 IN PARADISUM 3 CHAPTER EVENTS 2017/2018 4 CALENDAR OF EVENTS 5 ORGAN HISTORICAL SOCIETY 6 TUESDAY NOON RECITALS 7 EDUCATION COMMITTEE 7 WHERE AM I? 8 PIPE ORGAN ENCOUNTER 9 POSITIONS AVAILABLE 11 SUNDAY SUBSTITUTES 13 OTHER SUBSTITUTES 14 TALE PIPES 15 Newsletter of the Philadelphia Chapter of the American Guild of Organists FEBRUARY 2018 VOLUME LXXX, NO. 6 The deadline for the next issue is February 1, 2018 Ken Cowan in Recital February 18 at 4:00 p.m. Ursinus College On Sunday, February 18th at 4:00 p.m., head out to Ursinus College for a program by Ken Cowan. He will be visiting us from Houston, where he is now Associate Professor and head of the organ program at the Shepherd School of Music at Rice University. Ken is a graduate of the Curtis Institute of Music, and he was formerly Associate Professor of Organ at Westminster Choir College of Rider University, Known for his colorfully dynamic interpretations, Ken will perform works by Bach, Mendelssohn, and Dupre - as well as one of Edwin Lemare’s incredible transcriptions of Wagner. Program details appear on page 6. Following the performance, a reception will be held at Augustus Lutheran Church, 1.5 miles down the street from Bomberger Hall. Ursinus College 601 E. Main Street, Collegeville, PA 19426 Augustus Lutheran Church 717 W. Main Street, Trappe, PA 19426

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In This Issue

CHAPTER NEWS 1 DEANrsquoS MESSAGE 2 CRESCENDO STAFF INFORMATION 2 REGISTRARrsquoS CORNER 3

PHILADELPHIA CHAPTER AGO 3Offices and Committees Directory

IN PARADISUM 3

CHAPTER EVENTS 20172018 4

CALENDAR OF EVENTS 5

ORGAN HISTORICAL SOCIETY 6

TUESDAY NOON RECITALS 7

EDUCATION COMMITTEE 7

WHERE AM I 8

PIPE ORGAN ENCOUNTER 9 POSITIONS AVAILABLE 11

SUNDAY SUBSTITUTES 13

OTHER SUBSTITUTES 14

TALE PIPES 15

Newsletter of the Philadelphia Chapter of the American Guild of OrganistsFEBRUARY 2018 VOLUME LXXX NO 6

The deadline for the next issue is February 1 2018

Ken Cowan in Recital

February 18 at 400 pmUrsinus College

On Sunday February 18th at400 pm head out to UrsinusCollege for a program by KenCowan He will be visiting usfrom Houston where he is nowAssociate Professor and headof the organ program at theShepherd School of Music atRice University

Ken is a graduate of the CurtisInstitute of Music and he wasformerly Associate Professor ofOrgan at Westminster ChoirCollege of Rider University

Known for his colorfullydynamic interpretations Kenwill perform works by BachMendelssohn and Dupre - aswell as one of Edwin Lemarersquosincredible transcriptions ofWagner Program detailsappear on page 6

Following the performance a reception will be held at AugustusLutheran Church 15 miles down the street from Bomberger Hall

Ursinus College601 E Main Street Collegeville PA 19426

Augustus Lutheran Church717 W Main Street Trappe PA 19426

Iwrite this on New Yearrsquos Day having just comethrough a hectic and wonderful Advent andChristmas Itrsquos a new year ndash I wonder what

awaits us as individuals as musicians and as aChapter in 2018 As I reflect on 2017 it occurs tome that the Philadelphia Chapter AGO has madean incredible commitment to training and inspiringyoung organists Through our AGO Next scholarship program and a re-energized commitment to events for younger players Philly AGO hasmade significant strides in crafting programs designed to inspire and teachI know many of you are out there teaching and inspiring as well I hopethat during this new year you will consider inviting one or more of your stu-dents to an event sponsored by our Chapter sharing with younger playersthe exciting music and community of which we are a part It seems to methat this interaction is the heartbeat of a thriving community of musicians

I look forward to reconnecting with many of you at JumpStart in two weeks(by the time you read this that event will be in the rear view mirror) Ournext big challenge as a Chapter will be planning and preparing for PipeOrgan Encounter where we hope to host up to 30 teenagers at GirardCollege in July for a week of inspiration and learning Have you planned toget involved Kathleen Scheide is heading up the planning and program-ming for our Chapter with help from several key leaders We have a won-derful opportunity to put our best foot forward for these young musiciansHosting this summerrsquos POE July 8-13 will take a lot of work but what bet-ter community to host this Philadelphia has so much to offer We needyour help to make this a reality Is there some aspect where you wouldlike to get involved Contact me and I will find a way for you get involved

Your officers spend many hours discussing and planning considering howwe keep programs fresh and relevant for your very busy lives We aredetermined to continue bringing you top leaders in our field with new ideasfor both storied programs and for new ministries and programs that arelooking for inspiration and challenge Our next two programs promise tobe terrific ndash Ken Cowanrsquos February 18 recital at Ursinus College (with areception at Laurie Muellerrsquos church close by) and our April 15 programwith Amanda Mole and Josh Stafford at Christ Church (JamesThomashower from the National office in New York City will be presentwith us at this event too) Letrsquos give Ken a warm welcome back to thePhiladelphia area and I look forward to the event at Christ Church A newyear a new instrument new possibilities

Thanks for making AGO Philadelphia a part of your new year

FEBRUARY 2018 VOLUME LXXX NO 62CRESCENDO 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 ofissueeg November 1 for the December issueThis 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(36rdquow x 20rdquoh)

Quarter page $75 $600(75rdquow x 20rdquoh or36rdquow x 44rdquoh)

Half page $100 $800( 75rdquow x 44rdquoh or36rdquow x 92rdquoh)

Full page $150 $1200(75rdquow x 92rdquoh)

Professional card - $60 (full season members only)

Camera-ready art only accepted according tostated deadlines

Editorial BoardCRESCENDOMary Elizabeth Campbell CAGO Editorcrescendoagophilaorg 484-995-6110

Karen Fallows amp Tom Lever Publishers215-822-6762 215-855-0287

Katherine Reier Circulation Coordinator215-517-4160

Calendar of EventsKathleen Scheide CoordinatorcalendarAGOPhilagmailcom

Positions AvailableFran Treisbach CoordinatorAGOPlacementagophilaorg484-231-1426

Advertising Mary Elizabeth Campbell Coordinator AGOAdvertisingagophilaorg 484-995-6110

Visit our website at wwwAGOPhilaorg

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DEANrsquoS MESSAGE

Marcia Sommers DeanPhiladelphia Chapter AGO

FEBRUARY 2018 VOLUME LXXX NO 63 PHILADELPHIA CHAPTERAMERICAN GUILD OF ORGANISTS

ELECTED OFFICERS

Dean Marcia Sommers 484-340-2204

DeanagophilaorgSub-Dean Edward Landin 717-471-7979 SubDeanagophilaorgTreasurer Bruce Marshall 267-283-8019

TreasureragophilaorgSecretary Maria deJ Ellis 610-896-6189 SecretaryagophilaorgRegistrar John Kampmeyer 610-731-4192

RegistraragophilaorgCommunications CoordinatorDavid Furniss 215-699-6374(interim) Communicationsagophilaorg

Executive CommitteeTERM ENDING 2018

Doris Dabrowski SPC 215-387-6635Clara GerdesLaurie Mueller 610-630-0805James Robb 215-329-4793

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

TERM ENDING 2020Sue Ellen Echard 610-585-5059

Charles Grove 717-949-2787Parker Kitterman 215-922-1695

Emily Moody 610-388-5452

APPOINTED LEADERSHIP

Chapter ChaplainRev Claire Nevin-Field Chaplainagophilaorg

Chapter PhotographerJohn McEnerney 215-794-7388

Competition Committee ChairAlan Morrison 215-735-8259 Competitionsagophilaorg

Education Committee ChairSandor Kadar FAGO 609-540-6548

ExaminationsagophilaorgEndowment Committee ChairJeff Fowler 610-764-1524 EndowmentagophilaorgExaminations CoordinatorSandor Kadar FAGO 609-540-6548

ExaminationsagophilaorgHistorian ArchivistRae Ann Anderson 215-884-4921Jeff Fowler 610-764-1524 Archivistagophilaorg

Nominating Committee ChairAllen R Popjoy 610-269-7069

NominatingagophilaorgPlacement CoordinatorFrances Treisbach 484-231-1426

AGOPlacementagophilaorgProfessional Concerns Chair Judy Lang 610-623-8069

Tuesday Noon Recitals CoordinatorAndrew Heller 610-789-0146

TuesdayNoonagophilaorgVolunteer CoordinatorJohn Van Sant 609-498-1768

WebmasterTom Lever 215-855-0287

Webmasteragophilaorg

REGISTRARrsquoS CORNER

Contact John Kampmeyer at 610-731-4192 Registraragophilaorg

John Kampmeyer Registrar

Want to join the Philadelphia chapter of the AGONeed to report AGO Directory changes on yourcurrent membership Need to purchase a set ofchapter mailing labels for your next music event

Steven Victor Matthews age 57 of Philadelphiapassed away on September 9th 2017 Music wasa passion for Steven that informed his life andopened doors to the service opportunities he sawin the world Steven was a pillar in his commu-nities throughout his life

Steven grew up in Garden City New York gradu-ating from Garden City High School In highschool music took him to the DominicanRepublic on volunteer projects He joined theAmerican Guild of Organists as a young adultknowing already that music would be core to hisfuture He attended McGill University where hestudied Music and History In the early days he was a student leaderwith an ear and shoulder for his friends and students He was presentedwith the Scarlet Key from McGill and became a student representativeon the Board of Governors As a university student he joined the Choirat StMatthias in Montreal played organ there and became theChoirmaster training voices and mentoring young minds

Following University Steven worked with the Episcopal Church inMontreal Garden City then back in Montreal and ultimately inPhiladelphia for his career While always at the organ he also served inlay leadership as a choir director and administrator He was also in theleadership of the Episcopal schools in the Diocese of Long Island Heran the Programme Office for the Diocese of Montreal and managed thefunding of the African outreach missions Stevens presence in theseoffices was like the organ quiet at times but often swelling to fill theroom His humour was always appreciated

He was the quintessential friend and an ever loving champion and medi-ator to and for his friends and his love and support will be missed Hewas predeceased by his mother Gail and his father Victor Funeral ser-vices were held at Holy Apostles and the Mediator (260 S 51st StPhiladelphia PA 19139) Donations can be made in his name to thechurch in Philadelphia otherwise he would wish his friends rememberhis coda to please be mindful and vote with a conscience

IN PARADISUM Steven Victor Matthews

FEBRUARY 2018 VOLUME LXXX NO 64

Saturday September 23 2017Member Reading SessionSt Paulrsquos Lutheran Church Glenside900 am

Friday October 20 2017 Reformation Celebration led by Michael KrentzSettlement Music School Queen Lane Branch715 pm

Sunday November 5 2017Nathan Laube in concertSt Johnrsquos United Church of Christ Lansdale400 pm

Friday December 29 2017Chapter Holiday Party at the home of Kathleen Scheide

400 pm

Saturday January 13 2018January JumpStart featuring Mark Patterson as composer and conductor

Bryn Mawr Presbyterian Church Bryn Mawr900 am - 400 pm

Sunday February 18 2018Ken Cowan in concertUrsinus College Collegeville400 pm

Sunday April 15 2018Young Artists Concert and Panel Discussion featuring the newly installed C B Fisk IncOpus 150

Organists Amanda Mole and Joshua Stafford performing

Panel discussion led by James ThomashowerChrist Church Philadelphia400 pm

Saturday June 23 2018Kimmel Center Organ Day

Philadelphia Chapter of the AGOChapter Events

2017-2018We thank our Patrons

This list is updated monthly We receive information updatesregularly since members can join throughout the year If youhave made a donation and are not listed please contact ourchapter treasurer Bruce Marshall Treasureragophilaorg

Benefactors ($500+)_______________________________________Jeffrey B FowlerNorman Geist and Ethel Geist CAGO

Sponsors ($300-$499)___________________________________________________Jeffrey Brillhart Theodore W Didden CAGOSaacutendor Kaacutedaacuter FAGO Joseph J Lewis

Donors ($150-$299)___________________________________________________Rae Ann Anderson CAGO John H ByrneDoris J Dabrowski Robert H ErbWilliam P Fenimore David L FurnissJudith A Lang Steven McBrideAlan Morrison Conrad M OlieAllen R Popjoy Stephen F SchreiberAndrew M Senn Judith F StebnerGordon H Turk

Contributors ($50-$149)___________________________________________________Carol P Anders Robert K BettyLucas C Brown Mary Elizabeth Campbell CAGORonald T Chancler David ChristopherTom Colao Marjorie Lynch CummingsThomas J DeLuca Joyce Gambrell DraytonMaria de J Ellis Mary L Fenwick AAGORobert Fidler Pearl L FlambergJoan Gurniak Loretta S Hartnett SPCAndrew K Heller Ashley L HomerEvan J Jackson Martha N JohnsonPaul S Kinsey J Jinsok KraybillJeffrey P Lees Thomas S LeverRudy A Lucente Bruce R MarshallLeighton W Moyer Wesley D Parrott Richard J Pilch John E ReberJames R Robb Stephen W RossClair Rozier Yoshiko Seavey Paul Serresseque Alexander M SmithMarcia L Sommers Michael O Stairs

Friends ($25-$49)___________________________________________________Gloria E Bracy Nancy J Kahler-JowFrank L Thomson

FEBRUARY 2018 VOLUME LXXX NO 65K 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

CalendarAGOPhilagmailcom

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)

Sunday February 4 430 PM430 Prelude Bruce Barber organist 500 ChoralEvensong Saint Peters Choir of Boys Girls andAdults Darryl Roland Director Freewill offeringChrist Church Christiana Hundred 505 Buck RdWilmington DE 19807 3026553379wwwchristchurchdeorg

Thursday February 8 1230 PMIain Quinn organist Free Princeton University-Chapel Nassau and Washington Rds Princeton NJ6092583016 eplutzprincetoneduwwwprincetonedu~choir

Saturday February 10 100 PMFree demonstration of the Fred J Cooper MemorialOrgan as part of monthly free tours of the KimmelCenter Organ demo is presented by AGO partnersVerizon Hall The Kimmel Center 2158931999wwwkimmelcenterorg

Saturday February 10 700 PMBroadway by Request Sue Ellen Echard DirectorFreewill offering Reception Church of the HolySpirit-Episcopal 2871 Barndt Rd Harleysville PA2152348020 wwwchurchoftheholyspiritus

Sunday February 11 300 PMStephen Tharp organist Reception $20 suggesteddonation (adults only) Children and youth freeChrist Church Christiana Hundred 505 Buck RdWilmington DE 19807 3026553379wwwchristchurchdeorg

Thursday February 15 1230 PMDavid von Behren organist Free PrincetonUniversity-Chapel Nassau and Washington RdsPrinceton NJ 6092583016 eplutzprincetoneduwwwprincetonedu~choir

Sunday February 18 700 PMCompline Saint Peters Compline Choir DarrylRoland Director Freewill donation St PetersEpiscopal Church 313 Pine St Philadelphia PA2159255968 wwwstpetersphilaorg

Thursday February 22 1230 PMCorrado Cavalli organist Free Princeton University-Chapel Nassau and Washington Rds Princeton NJ6092583016 eplutzprincetoneduwwwprincetonedu~choir

Friday February 23 800 PMEric Plutz organist ldquoB A C H From Beginning toEndrdquo highlighting Bach organ works from each offour periods of the composerrsquos life Free PrincetonUniversity-Chapel Nassau and Washington RdsPrinceton NJ 6092583016 eplutzprincetoneduwwwprincetonedu~choir

Wednesday February 28 800 PMPeter Richard Conte and Andrew Ennis ndash Music forFlugelhorn and Organ Four-Hands $3530Longwood Gardens Ballroom US Rte 1 KennettSquare PA 6103881000 wwwlongwoodgardensorg

Roy Harker___________________Church of Saint Asaph

Bala Cynwyd Pennsylvania

H a r r y W i l k i n s o nIn Memoriam___________________PhD FAGO

Mary Elizabeth Campbell CAGO___________________Music Therapist ndash MAMT ndash BC

Private Music Teacher Therapist EDMR Practitioner

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

seasonal music substitute choral directing vocal workshopsevekeanecomcastnet 215-679-8614

FEBRUARY 2018 VOLUME LXXX NO 66

ORGAN HISTORICAL SOCIETYBynum Petty archivistorganhistoricalsocietyorg

In the 4th chapter of Genesisthe brothers Tubal and Jubal mdashdescendants of Cain mdash are

described as inventors and manu-facturers of musical instrumentsJubal is given credit as being thefather of all those who play the lyreand pipe

This print depicts Jubal seatedplaying an organ while Tubalworks hammering metal presum-ably for a musical instrument Alyre triangle and flute are on theground together with various toolsA fire blazes in the forge whilegroups of people dance and feastin the background

Tubal and JubalFrench woodcut 16th c

Program - Ken Cowan RecitalSunday February 18 at 400 pm (see Chapter News on page 1)

Sonata No 1 in f minor Felix Mendelssohn (1809-1847)I Allegro moderato e seriosoII AdagioIII Andante RecitIV Allegro assai vivace

Meacuteditation Louis Vierne (1870-1937)from Trois Improvisations (trans Maurice Durufleacute)

Toccata and Fugue in D minor J S Bach (1685-1750)Dorian BWV 538

Wotans Farewell and Magic Fire Music Richard Wagner (1813-1883)from Die Walkuumlre (arr EH Lemare)

Deuxieme Symphonie Op 26 Marcel Dupreacute (1886-1971)PreludioIntermezzoToccata

FEBRUARY 2018 VOLUME LXXX NO 67

October Chapel at Girard College2101 S College Avenue Philadelphia 19121E M Skinner 4m 107 rank 1933 Paul Eton host

November St Paulrsquos Lutheran Church120 North Easton Road Glenside 19038 Moller 3m rebuilt Rae Ann Anderson host

December Old Pine Presbyterian Church412 Pine Street Philadelphia 19106Steere organ 2m 1892 Thomas Faracco contact

January St Lukersquos United Church of Christ125 N Main St North Wales PA 19454Moller 2m Jon Leight host

February Abington Presbyterian Church1082 Old York Road Abington PA 19001Moller 3m rebuilt John Sall Ethel Geist hosts

March St Davidrsquos Episcopal Church763 Valley Forge Rd Wayne PA 19087Dobson 346 2007Clair Rozier Elaine Sonnenberg hosts

April First Presbyterian Church130 West Miner St West Chester PA 19382 Schantz 337 Marcia Sommers Sandor Kadar hosts

May St Johnrsquos United Church of Christ 500 W Main St Lansdale PA 194463 manual newly renovated by Reuter in 2017 David Furniss host

Andrew Heller Coordinator610-789-0146 TuesdayNoonagophilaorg

TUESDAY NOON RECITALS

February 6 ndash Erik MeyerFebruary 13 ndash Karen WhitneyFebruary 20 ndash Colin OrsquoMalleyFebruary 27 ndash Ethel Geist

Abington Presbyterian Church1082 Old York Rd Abington PA 19001

John Sall and Ethel Geist hosts

Saacutendor Kaacutedaacuter FAGO Chair 609-540-6548

EDUCATION COMMITTEE

Iam thrilled to announce that four young organistshave received an AGO Next Scholarship for 2018As you may know this program provides financial

assistance and encouragement for young persons tostudy the organ The recipients are between 15 and20 years old and have been studying organ withmembers of the Philadelphia AGO chapter Theinterview process included questions about theirfuture plans It is promising that all of them want tostudy organ at the college level

The AGO Next recipients for 2018 are ElizabethCorbett (age 15) Jinsok Kraybill (age 15) ColinOMalley (age 20) and Aaron Patterson (age 17)

The new semester ofimprovisation classesstarts in February Now isthe best time to registerand learn how to exploreyour hidden improvisa-tional skills

Jeff Brillharts group meets at Bryn MawrPresbyterian Church and Sandor Kadars at StPauls Lutheran Church in Ardmore Dates areposted on our chapterrsquos website

FEBRUARY 2018 VOLUME LXXX NO 68

Carolyn Boxmeyer_________________Flutist

2153338833

William J Gatens D Phil FAGO ChM___________________St John the Baptist Catholic Church Bridgeport PA

Congregation Adath Jeshurun Elkins ParkAmerican Record Guide

Mar jor ie Lynch Cummings___________________

CAGO First Presbyterian Church of Olney

Kar l Tr icomi MS___________________Mater Ecclesiae Roman Catholic ChurchRowan College at Burlington County856 482-7402 wwwkarltricomicom

WHERE AM I

The January puzzle really did have anorgan connection ndash it is the newly carvedstatue of bunnies near the corners ofCounty Line and Spring Mill roads inVillanova on the Stoneleigh estate Wehave been featuring wonderful photosfrom the Organ Historical Society of itsnew home there The grounds of theestate were donated by the Haas family toNatural Lands Trust and will eventually beopen to the public

The statue replaces an older carving ofseven bunnies that represented the Haasfamily ndash two parents and five childrenThe original was 4500 lbs and thereplacement was carved in March from a26000 lb oak stump by Marty Longcarver of the original and associate JazKatz You can find more information online from the Main Line Times Herersquos alink to get you started 

natlandsorgnewsmain-line-times-iconic-bunny-statue-returning-to-villanova

Where is thisinstrument

Many thanks to Adam F Dieffenbachand Emery Brothers for this submission

FEBRUARY 2018 VOLUME LXXX NO 69

WHAT IS A POE Pipe Organ Encounters are designed for teenagersages 13-18 who have achieved an intermediate level ofkeyboard proficiency Previous organ study is notrequired Special consideration with regards to age andtraining may be allowed by the POE Committee on anindividual basis

FEATURED INSTRUMENTS EM Skinner IV106 Girard CollegeRieger III83 Bryn Mawr Presbyterian ChurchEM Skinner IV46 Bryn Athyn CathedralFisk III49 Old Christ Church EpiscopalWanamaker Organ VI464 Macyrsquos department storeAeolian-Skinner V116 Curtis Institute of MusicAeolian-Skinner IV114 St Markrsquos Episcopal ChurchReuter IV82 First Presbyterian Church in PhiladelphiaMander III45 Chestnut Hill Presbyterian Church

OUTSTANDING FACULTY Faculty includes distinguished concert organists andchurch musicians from across the country as well asother university professors and local area organistsThis faculty is subject to change without notice Pleasesee our January issue for more information

Lucas Brown Monica Czausz Lou Carol Fix David Furniss Parker Kitterman Nathan Laube Marvin Mills Alan Morrison Shelly Moorman-Stahlman Eric Plutz Clair Rozier Kathleen Scheide

PIPE ORGAN ENCOUNTER July 8 ~ 13 2018

REGISTRATION FEE $55000Full payment is due at the time of registration

Cancellations after May 19 will not be refunded The cancellation fee prior to May 20 is $50

Mail this payment form and your check payable to Philadelphia Chapter AGOwith Philadelphia POE 2018 in the memo line to

Bryn Mawr Presbyterian Church Attn Edward Landin POE Registrar

625 Montgomery Avenue Bryn Mawr PA 19010

PIPE ORGAN ENCOUNTERmdash PAYMENT FORM mdash

Student Name __________________________________________________________________

Address __________________________________________________________________

__________________________________________________________________

Parent Name __________________________________________________________________

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FEBRUARY 2018 VOLUME LXXX NO 611

Part-time Principal OrganistChurch of St Eleanor647 Locust Street Collegeville PA 19426wwwsteleanorcom 6104891647Posted 1918

The Principal Organist is a professional who holds cre-dentials andor experience in music and is a person offaith who has a thorough understanding of the RomanCatholic liturgy This person is responsible for effectiveand prayerful playing of the organ within the liturgicalcelebrations of Saint Eleanor Parish This is a part timeposition in a large vibrant suburban parish It includesflexible working hours that involves evenings weekendsand special liturgies as necessary Interested candidatesshould send resume and salary requirements toElizabeth Calabro at ecalabrosteleanorcom

Organist Music DirectorTrinity Church966 Trinity Road King of Prussia PA 19406wwwtrinitygulphmillsorg 6108281500Posted 1818

Trinity Gulph Mills is an Episcopal church thatrsquos slowlyrealizing its potential to be a dynamic voice in the King ofPrussia community As our organist and perhaps musicdirector you will help us in our mission to be a vibrantpresence The scope for a musician seeking to make adifference is considerable we hold a daily (said) Mass at730 am and sung Eucharist at 10 am on Sundays withan average attendance of 35-40 based on Rite II hymnsand liturgical responses In addition the church runsTrinity School with an enrollment of 75 and a staff of 13

If yoursquore a flexible musician able to inspire us throughmusic and looking to be part of our commitment to disci-pleship wersquod like to hear from you Wersquore offering acompetitive fee and terms for the right person Pleasecall Fr Stephen (6095162004) or write with your detailsto frstephentrinitygulphmillsorg Appointment effectivefrom January 28

Director of MusicTrinity Christian United Church of Christ2009 Church Rd Skippack PA 19474wwwtrinityskippackorg 6105844054Posted 111617

Trinity Christian United Church of Christ the only churchin Skippack Village is seeking a Director of Music Thisis a part-time position of approximately 6 to10 hours aweekThe Director of Music is responsible for the musicalorganization at Trinity Christian UCC including but notlimited to Sunday worship services special services andchoir The Director of Music will strive to bring the con-gregation closer to God through hymns anthems andpraise songs The ideal person will be energetic able to

work with all age groups experienced in accompanyingthe congregation and choir in contemporarymodernpraise music as well as traditional hymns on an electricpiano

To learn more about us please visit our web site atwwwtrinityskippackorg We invite you to become part ofa warm and welcoming community church united by acommon desire to serve Jesus Christ If interestedplease send a resume via email toskippacktrinitygmailcom or mail to Trinity ChristianUCC Attention Worship Committee Chair PO Box538 Skippack PA 19474

Director of Sacred MusicSt Agnes Catholic Church233 W Gay St West Chester PA 19380Posted 110517

St Agnes RC Church seeks a full-time Director ofSacred Music reporting to the Director of PastoralServices The Director of Sacred Music is responsiblefor all music associated with regular and specialMassesLiturgical Services of St Agnes Parish Theincumbent will direct and coordinate music for all parish-wide liturgical celebrations in coordination with theDirector of Pastoral Services provide organ music for allregularly scheduled Masses and any additional Massesscheduled for special days of the churchrsquos calendardirect and accompany all weekly rehearsals for the adultand childrenschool choirs coordinate and assign can-tors for liturgical services schedule special musicians asneeded prepare and implement the sacred music bud-get and assist with print web and social media market-ing related to recruiting choir members cantors andother musicians

Qualifications include a baccalaureate degree (MasterrsquosDegree preferred) two years of relevant experienceexpert proficiency on the organ being well-versed in theLectionary and liturgical calendar in choosing hymnsresponses and other special music and particularlybeing sensitive to the importance of music in the RomanCatholic tradition and possessing strong interpersonaland communication skills Resumes may be submittedto jobssaintagnesparishorg

Organist and AccompanistCalvary Lutheran Church730 S New St West Chester PA 19382wwwclcwcorg 6106962475Posted 102017

Calvary Lutheran Church is a large congregation seek-ing a part-time organist 15-18 hours per week Primaryresponsibilities include providing sacred organ music fortwo weekly worship services (traditional) accompanyingseveral choirs soloists and instrumental ensembles aswell as playing for weddings and funerals This individual

POSITIONS AVAILABLETom Lever Interim Positions Coordinator

2158550287 AGOPlacementagophilaorg

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 ndash applicants should be directed to thechurch for further information We would also be very grateful ifchurches encourage their organists to join our chapter ndash and manyinclude dues payment as a contract perk

Continued on Page 12

FEBRUARY 2018 VOLUME LXXX NO 612

must be available for weekly choir rehearsals (generallyone night per week) and occasional services and eventsas needed The candidate should be an accomplishedorganist but piano and accompanying skills are alsoessential It is preferred that the candidate has aBachelor of Music degree or suitable credentials butmust have evidence of formal organ training The organis a three manual AustinWalker with 105 ranks

Applicants should send a cover letter resume and threereferences to Mrs Kendra Werner Director of MusicMinistries at the church address above or email tokluwerneraolcom

Praise Team DirectorCalvary Lutheran Church730 S New St West Chester PA 19382wwwclcwcorg 6106962475Posted 102017

Calvary Lutheran Church is a large congregation seek-ing a part-time Praise Team Director 8-10 hours perweek Primary responsibilities include providing leader-ship for the Praise Team including selecting music andrehearsing ensemble musicians for one weekly worshipservice The candidate should be an accomplishedmusician Piano or guitar skills are preferred

Applicants should send a cover letter resume and threereferences to Mrs Kendra Werner Director of MusicMinistries at the church address above or email tokluwerneraolcom

OrganistPianistAccompanistConcord Presbyterian ChurchWilmington DelawarePosted 101317

Concord Presbyterian Church PC (USA) inWilmington Delaware an open and inclusive congrega-tion with a creative vibrant music program and dynamiccommunity concerts has a part-time (approx 10 hrs)opening for an organistpianistaccompanist TheConcord Presbyterian Church music ministry fosters apositive creative flexible collaborative environment Itis a short 30-minute commute from downtownPhiladelphia

While the full-time Minister of Music administers theoverall program plans and selects repertoire conductsand leads rehearsals the responsibilities of this positionare in coordination with the Music Minister to accom-pany choirs soloists and the congregation on organ orpiano (whichever is appropriate for the repertoire) forone weekly Sunday morning service and one Thursdayevening rehearsal per week provide appropriate pre-ludes and postludes for Sunday services and otheroccasional services where appropriate and accompanyoccasional additional rehearsals for the adult choir chil-drenyouth holiday services concerts or special churchevents as needed

While there is no specific degree requirement the bestcandidate will demonstrate values in accord with thoseof the church proficiency in performing and accompany-ing on both organ and piano excellent sight-readingstylistic proficiency in a variety of genres from classicalto contemporary a cooperative and collaborative spiritand good interpersonal skills

Compensation is at a competitive regional market ratefactoring in experienceexpertise and includes up to sixweeks flexible time off

Please forward further inquiries and materials toMatthew Pressley Concord Presbyterian Church 1800Fairfax Blvd Wilmington DE 19803 or via email tomatthewpressleyconcordpcorg

Music MinisterFirst Presbyterian Church at Norristown113 E Airy Street Norristown PA 19401Posted 6817First Presbyterian Church at Norristown seeks a part-time music minister to facilitate the glorification of ourHeavenly Father through the art of music This individ-ual will lead and develop the music ministry for thechurch in consultation with the pastor and Session in away that is consistent with its theology values and mis-sionResponsibilities include overseeing and leading allmusical aspects of the Sunday worship service and spe-cial services including selecting congregational hymnscoordinating music for prelude offertory and postludeproviding musical accompaniment during hymns andpraise songs leading the choir anthem(s) and coordi-nating guest musicians Responsibilities also includeleading and developing the adult choir assisting in coor-dination of a biweekly Thursday night praise service anddiscovering developing and empowering congregantmusicianship Ability and willingness to lead a hand bellchoir andor childrenrsquos choir is a plus Instrumentsinclude a three-manual Rodgers organ a 1938Steinway grand piano and a 1936 Mathushek grandpianoCandidates should play professional-level piano and becomfortable with contemporary traditional and ethnicmusical styles Ability to play organ is preferred addi-tional instruments are a plus A commitment of around6-10 hours per week are required with variations duringholidays or special circumstancesApplicants may contact the church office at firstpresnorristowngmailcom 6102721357 or Jim Serratore at jjserratoreaolcom 6108121107

Positions AvailableContinued from page 11____________________

FEBRUARY 2018 VOLUME LXXX NO 613

SOC Debra Bacak Sellersville PA 215-257-0553SOC David Burton Brown Philadelphia PA 267-297-6132SOC R Pernell Cunningham Philadelphia PA 215-678-0576SOC Doris J Dabrowski SPC Philadelphia PA 215-790-1115SOC Joyce Drayton Philadelphia PA 215-635-5778SOC Lee de Mets FAGO Chalfont PA 215-997-0219SOC Adam F Dieffenbach Telford PA 267-738-2326 SOC Joyce Drayton Philadelphia PA 215-635-5778SOC John Ervin Philadelphia PA 267-886-8212SOC Laurence Esposito Philadelphia PA 917-379-2361SO Karen B Fallows SPC Souderton PA 267-240-7800 SOC Susanna Faust West Chester PA 610-766-1812SOC Robert Fidler Cheltenham PA 215-260-3758SOC Jeremy J Flood CAGO Philadelphia PA 215-625-2747 SOC Kevin E Gane Aston PA 610-675-7875SOC 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 215-855-0287S Chiduzie Madubata Philadelphia PA 301-919-9632

SUNDAY SUBSTITUTESThe codes preceding each name have the following meanings S = Available to play on a SundayO = Available to play other services such as weddingsfuneralsweekdays 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 minimumPlease 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 AGOPlacementagophilaorg

SOC Elizabeth A Manus St Davids PA 610-293-9002SOC Mardia Melroy Ambler PA 215-646-1975SOC Constance H Mickel Bryn Mawr PA 610-527-9514SOC Scott Myers Ewing NJ 215-715-1003 SOC Steven H Neau Media PA 610-447-0214SO Irina Nenartovich CAGO Cherry Hill NJ 856-321-3465SO 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 Barbara Haddad Romesburg Drexel Hill PA 610-446-3540SOC Mark Shockey Langhorne PA 267-352-5139SO Alexander M Smith King of Prussia PA 610-265-4390SOC Rich Spotts Doylestown PA 267-371-2687SOC Dawn Stevens Drexel Hill PA 610-220-4797SOC Janet L Tebbel Philadelphia PA 267-250-7727SOC Fran Treisbach West Norriton Twp PA 484-231-1426SOC Matt Valent Collegeville PA 610-924-5088SOC John W Van Sant Trenton NJ 609-498-1768SOC John Walthausen Wilmington DE 310-738-6155SOC 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

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

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

Auditions recitals special eventshttpwwwelizabethmanuscom

We would like our substitute lists to be a valuable reliable and up to date resource for the community and forour members We want to include everyone who wishes to be listed and to do so as accurately as possiblePlease take a moment to let us know if you wish to be listed and are not if your information has changed or ifyou no longer wish to be listed We will be trying to ensure that only current chapter members are listed andas such will be removing names of non-renewed members If your name has been removed in error or if youneed corrections please contact Fran Treisbach as indicated above

Rudolph A Lucente___________________

Asst Wanamaker Grand Court Organ

Saacutendor Kaacutedaacuter FAGO___________________Organist Conductor Accompanist Improvisor

First Presbyterian ChurchWest Chester Pennsylvania

sandorkadarcom

FEBRUARY 2018 VOLUME LXXX NO 614

OC Lucas C Brown Philadelphia PA 267-474-8476 OC Joseph J Buches Philadelphia PA 610-220-9307 OC D Stephen Cable Bethlehem PA 484-866-6019OC Mary Eliz Campbell CAGO Phoenixville PA 484-995-6110O 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 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 OC Kathleen Flaherty Philadelphia PA 215-242-2964O 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 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 Warren Edward McCall Hopewell NJ 609-477-4927OC 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 meaningsO = Available to play other services such as weddingsfuneralsweekdays 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 minimumPlease 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 AGOPlacementagophilaorg

These organists are NOT available to play Sunday services

Code Substitute Location Phone Number Code Substitute Location Phone Number

bull Quality New Instrumentsbull Conscientious Electro-Pneumatic and Mechanical Restorationbull bull Consultationsbull

300 Old Reading Pike Suite 1D Stowe PA 19464P 6109709817 bull pjmorganscom bull pjmpjmorganscom

amp ASSOCIATES INCO R G A N B U I L D E R S

We would like our substitute lists to be a valuable reliable and up to date resource for the community and forour members We want to include everyone who wishes to be listed and to do so as accurately as possiblePlease take a moment to let us know if you wish to be listed and are not if your information has changed or ifyou no longer wish to be listed We will be trying to ensure that only current chapter members are listed andas such will be removing names of non-renewed members If your name has been removed in error or if youneed corrections please contact Fran Treisbach as indicated above

FEBRUARY 2018 VOLUME LXXX NO 615

TALE PIPESMary Elizabeth Campbell CAGO Editor

Answers to January TalePipes word scramble

Apologies If any of you are puzzlers you may have been overly puzzled there was a space that wentmissing from the second word in the final part of my January issue puzzle - it should have been a 3 letterword followed by two 4 letter words

(Heres the solution Krummhorn Diapason Dulciana Gamba Mixture Fifteenth Sesquialtera BourdonBombarde The choir director said One More Time )

February has many special days for such a shortmonth including of course Valentinersquos Day Inthe interest of warming up with a smidge of

romance here are a few thoughts about the hymnlsquoO Perfect Loversquo

This hymn like the AGO is very ecumenical in itsbackground The author Dorothy Frances Blomfield(1858-1932) was from an Anglican family Her fatherThe Rev F G Blomfield was an Anglican priestHer grandfather Dr Charles James Blomfield wasthe Bishop of London

Sources say that her sister was preparing to get mar-ried in 1883 and wanted a special wedding hymnand that Dorothy wrote her text in a matter of 15 min-utes to be set to the hymn tune lsquoStrength and Stayrsquowith melody by John Bacchus Dykes

Her hymn first appeared in print in 1889 in a hymnalsupplement and was added to the Hymnal in 1892Dorothy was married in 1897 to Gerald Gurney whowent from an acting career to becoming ordained inthe Church of England In 1919 they converted toCatholicism Dorothy went on to have two volumesof her poetry published as well as A Little Book ofQuiet a book of devotions

O Perfect Love all human thoughts transcendingLowly we kneel in prayer before Thy throne

That theirs may be the love which knows no ending Whom Thou in sacred vow dost join in one

Joseph Barnby (1838-1896) wrote the tune PerfectLove that we now associate with this hymn andwhich appears in various volumes of instrumentaland vocal wedding music He is said to have com-posed it for the wedding of the Duke and Duchess ofFife in 1889

Barnby was a chorister at York Minster as a child andeventually organist choirmaster there by age 12according to some sources He served as Precentorat Eton College 1875-1892 and succeeded CharlesGounoud as conductor of the Royal Albert Hall

Choral Society from 1871 He led the premiere per-formance in London of Bachrsquos St Matthewrsquos Passionin 1871 He would also conduct British premieres ofWagnerrsquos Parsifal and Dvorakrsquos Stabat Mater andregularly led performances of large classical worksthroughout his life

He wrote one oratorio ndash Rebekah 1870 ndash and had alarge outpouring of service music hymns songstrios anthems He was also very actively involved inediting hymnals He was known in his day as a con-summate musician and was knighted in 1892 Someof his other hymns include the tune Sarum which wasset to the text ldquoFor All the Saintsrdquo in 1868 the tuneMerrial which was written to the text ldquoNow the Day isOverrdquo and the tune Laudes Domini which is com-monly paired with the text lsquoWhen Morning Gilds theSkiesrsquo

Grant them the joy which brightens earthly sorrowGrant them the peace which calms all earthly strife

Grant them the vision of the glorious morrow That will reveal eternal love and life

NEWSLETTER OF THE PHILADELPHIA CHAPTER OF THE AMERICAN GUILD OF ORGANISTS

Katherine Reier Circulation Coordinator1936 Guernsey AvenueAbington PA 19001-3702

d ace and Bua Spr gan FoAn or F rAn organ Fogan For

dget y ve E r E r Every y

wwwallenorgancom

Page 2: 1 Ken Cowan - pcagoo.wildapricot.org

Iwrite this on New Yearrsquos Day having just comethrough a hectic and wonderful Advent andChristmas Itrsquos a new year ndash I wonder what

awaits us as individuals as musicians and as aChapter in 2018 As I reflect on 2017 it occurs tome that the Philadelphia Chapter AGO has madean incredible commitment to training and inspiringyoung organists Through our AGO Next scholarship program and a re-energized commitment to events for younger players Philly AGO hasmade significant strides in crafting programs designed to inspire and teachI know many of you are out there teaching and inspiring as well I hopethat during this new year you will consider inviting one or more of your stu-dents to an event sponsored by our Chapter sharing with younger playersthe exciting music and community of which we are a part It seems to methat this interaction is the heartbeat of a thriving community of musicians

I look forward to reconnecting with many of you at JumpStart in two weeks(by the time you read this that event will be in the rear view mirror) Ournext big challenge as a Chapter will be planning and preparing for PipeOrgan Encounter where we hope to host up to 30 teenagers at GirardCollege in July for a week of inspiration and learning Have you planned toget involved Kathleen Scheide is heading up the planning and program-ming for our Chapter with help from several key leaders We have a won-derful opportunity to put our best foot forward for these young musiciansHosting this summerrsquos POE July 8-13 will take a lot of work but what bet-ter community to host this Philadelphia has so much to offer We needyour help to make this a reality Is there some aspect where you wouldlike to get involved Contact me and I will find a way for you get involved

Your officers spend many hours discussing and planning considering howwe keep programs fresh and relevant for your very busy lives We aredetermined to continue bringing you top leaders in our field with new ideasfor both storied programs and for new ministries and programs that arelooking for inspiration and challenge Our next two programs promise tobe terrific ndash Ken Cowanrsquos February 18 recital at Ursinus College (with areception at Laurie Muellerrsquos church close by) and our April 15 programwith Amanda Mole and Josh Stafford at Christ Church (JamesThomashower from the National office in New York City will be presentwith us at this event too) Letrsquos give Ken a warm welcome back to thePhiladelphia area and I look forward to the event at Christ Church A newyear a new instrument new possibilities

Thanks for making AGO Philadelphia a part of your new year

FEBRUARY 2018 VOLUME LXXX NO 62CRESCENDO 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 ofissueeg November 1 for the December issueThis 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(36rdquow x 20rdquoh)

Quarter page $75 $600(75rdquow x 20rdquoh or36rdquow x 44rdquoh)

Half page $100 $800( 75rdquow x 44rdquoh or36rdquow x 92rdquoh)

Full page $150 $1200(75rdquow x 92rdquoh)

Professional card - $60 (full season members only)

Camera-ready art only accepted according tostated deadlines

Editorial BoardCRESCENDOMary Elizabeth Campbell CAGO Editorcrescendoagophilaorg 484-995-6110

Karen Fallows amp Tom Lever Publishers215-822-6762 215-855-0287

Katherine Reier Circulation Coordinator215-517-4160

Calendar of EventsKathleen Scheide CoordinatorcalendarAGOPhilagmailcom

Positions AvailableFran Treisbach CoordinatorAGOPlacementagophilaorg484-231-1426

Advertising Mary Elizabeth Campbell Coordinator AGOAdvertisingagophilaorg 484-995-6110

Visit our website at wwwAGOPhilaorg

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DEANrsquoS MESSAGE

Marcia Sommers DeanPhiladelphia Chapter AGO

FEBRUARY 2018 VOLUME LXXX NO 63 PHILADELPHIA CHAPTERAMERICAN GUILD OF ORGANISTS

ELECTED OFFICERS

Dean Marcia Sommers 484-340-2204

DeanagophilaorgSub-Dean Edward Landin 717-471-7979 SubDeanagophilaorgTreasurer Bruce Marshall 267-283-8019

TreasureragophilaorgSecretary Maria deJ Ellis 610-896-6189 SecretaryagophilaorgRegistrar John Kampmeyer 610-731-4192

RegistraragophilaorgCommunications CoordinatorDavid Furniss 215-699-6374(interim) Communicationsagophilaorg

Executive CommitteeTERM ENDING 2018

Doris Dabrowski SPC 215-387-6635Clara GerdesLaurie Mueller 610-630-0805James Robb 215-329-4793

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

TERM ENDING 2020Sue Ellen Echard 610-585-5059

Charles Grove 717-949-2787Parker Kitterman 215-922-1695

Emily Moody 610-388-5452

APPOINTED LEADERSHIP

Chapter ChaplainRev Claire Nevin-Field Chaplainagophilaorg

Chapter PhotographerJohn McEnerney 215-794-7388

Competition Committee ChairAlan Morrison 215-735-8259 Competitionsagophilaorg

Education Committee ChairSandor Kadar FAGO 609-540-6548

ExaminationsagophilaorgEndowment Committee ChairJeff Fowler 610-764-1524 EndowmentagophilaorgExaminations CoordinatorSandor Kadar FAGO 609-540-6548

ExaminationsagophilaorgHistorian ArchivistRae Ann Anderson 215-884-4921Jeff Fowler 610-764-1524 Archivistagophilaorg

Nominating Committee ChairAllen R Popjoy 610-269-7069

NominatingagophilaorgPlacement CoordinatorFrances Treisbach 484-231-1426

AGOPlacementagophilaorgProfessional Concerns Chair Judy Lang 610-623-8069

Tuesday Noon Recitals CoordinatorAndrew Heller 610-789-0146

TuesdayNoonagophilaorgVolunteer CoordinatorJohn Van Sant 609-498-1768

WebmasterTom Lever 215-855-0287

Webmasteragophilaorg

REGISTRARrsquoS CORNER

Contact John Kampmeyer at 610-731-4192 Registraragophilaorg

John Kampmeyer Registrar

Want to join the Philadelphia chapter of the AGONeed to report AGO Directory changes on yourcurrent membership Need to purchase a set ofchapter mailing labels for your next music event

Steven Victor Matthews age 57 of Philadelphiapassed away on September 9th 2017 Music wasa passion for Steven that informed his life andopened doors to the service opportunities he sawin the world Steven was a pillar in his commu-nities throughout his life

Steven grew up in Garden City New York gradu-ating from Garden City High School In highschool music took him to the DominicanRepublic on volunteer projects He joined theAmerican Guild of Organists as a young adultknowing already that music would be core to hisfuture He attended McGill University where hestudied Music and History In the early days he was a student leaderwith an ear and shoulder for his friends and students He was presentedwith the Scarlet Key from McGill and became a student representativeon the Board of Governors As a university student he joined the Choirat StMatthias in Montreal played organ there and became theChoirmaster training voices and mentoring young minds

Following University Steven worked with the Episcopal Church inMontreal Garden City then back in Montreal and ultimately inPhiladelphia for his career While always at the organ he also served inlay leadership as a choir director and administrator He was also in theleadership of the Episcopal schools in the Diocese of Long Island Heran the Programme Office for the Diocese of Montreal and managed thefunding of the African outreach missions Stevens presence in theseoffices was like the organ quiet at times but often swelling to fill theroom His humour was always appreciated

He was the quintessential friend and an ever loving champion and medi-ator to and for his friends and his love and support will be missed Hewas predeceased by his mother Gail and his father Victor Funeral ser-vices were held at Holy Apostles and the Mediator (260 S 51st StPhiladelphia PA 19139) Donations can be made in his name to thechurch in Philadelphia otherwise he would wish his friends rememberhis coda to please be mindful and vote with a conscience

IN PARADISUM Steven Victor Matthews

FEBRUARY 2018 VOLUME LXXX NO 64

Saturday September 23 2017Member Reading SessionSt Paulrsquos Lutheran Church Glenside900 am

Friday October 20 2017 Reformation Celebration led by Michael KrentzSettlement Music School Queen Lane Branch715 pm

Sunday November 5 2017Nathan Laube in concertSt Johnrsquos United Church of Christ Lansdale400 pm

Friday December 29 2017Chapter Holiday Party at the home of Kathleen Scheide

400 pm

Saturday January 13 2018January JumpStart featuring Mark Patterson as composer and conductor

Bryn Mawr Presbyterian Church Bryn Mawr900 am - 400 pm

Sunday February 18 2018Ken Cowan in concertUrsinus College Collegeville400 pm

Sunday April 15 2018Young Artists Concert and Panel Discussion featuring the newly installed C B Fisk IncOpus 150

Organists Amanda Mole and Joshua Stafford performing

Panel discussion led by James ThomashowerChrist Church Philadelphia400 pm

Saturday June 23 2018Kimmel Center Organ Day

Philadelphia Chapter of the AGOChapter Events

2017-2018We thank our Patrons

This list is updated monthly We receive information updatesregularly since members can join throughout the year If youhave made a donation and are not listed please contact ourchapter treasurer Bruce Marshall Treasureragophilaorg

Benefactors ($500+)_______________________________________Jeffrey B FowlerNorman Geist and Ethel Geist CAGO

Sponsors ($300-$499)___________________________________________________Jeffrey Brillhart Theodore W Didden CAGOSaacutendor Kaacutedaacuter FAGO Joseph J Lewis

Donors ($150-$299)___________________________________________________Rae Ann Anderson CAGO John H ByrneDoris J Dabrowski Robert H ErbWilliam P Fenimore David L FurnissJudith A Lang Steven McBrideAlan Morrison Conrad M OlieAllen R Popjoy Stephen F SchreiberAndrew M Senn Judith F StebnerGordon H Turk

Contributors ($50-$149)___________________________________________________Carol P Anders Robert K BettyLucas C Brown Mary Elizabeth Campbell CAGORonald T Chancler David ChristopherTom Colao Marjorie Lynch CummingsThomas J DeLuca Joyce Gambrell DraytonMaria de J Ellis Mary L Fenwick AAGORobert Fidler Pearl L FlambergJoan Gurniak Loretta S Hartnett SPCAndrew K Heller Ashley L HomerEvan J Jackson Martha N JohnsonPaul S Kinsey J Jinsok KraybillJeffrey P Lees Thomas S LeverRudy A Lucente Bruce R MarshallLeighton W Moyer Wesley D Parrott Richard J Pilch John E ReberJames R Robb Stephen W RossClair Rozier Yoshiko Seavey Paul Serresseque Alexander M SmithMarcia L Sommers Michael O Stairs

Friends ($25-$49)___________________________________________________Gloria E Bracy Nancy J Kahler-JowFrank L Thomson

FEBRUARY 2018 VOLUME LXXX NO 65K 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

CalendarAGOPhilagmailcom

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)

Sunday February 4 430 PM430 Prelude Bruce Barber organist 500 ChoralEvensong Saint Peters Choir of Boys Girls andAdults Darryl Roland Director Freewill offeringChrist Church Christiana Hundred 505 Buck RdWilmington DE 19807 3026553379wwwchristchurchdeorg

Thursday February 8 1230 PMIain Quinn organist Free Princeton University-Chapel Nassau and Washington Rds Princeton NJ6092583016 eplutzprincetoneduwwwprincetonedu~choir

Saturday February 10 100 PMFree demonstration of the Fred J Cooper MemorialOrgan as part of monthly free tours of the KimmelCenter Organ demo is presented by AGO partnersVerizon Hall The Kimmel Center 2158931999wwwkimmelcenterorg

Saturday February 10 700 PMBroadway by Request Sue Ellen Echard DirectorFreewill offering Reception Church of the HolySpirit-Episcopal 2871 Barndt Rd Harleysville PA2152348020 wwwchurchoftheholyspiritus

Sunday February 11 300 PMStephen Tharp organist Reception $20 suggesteddonation (adults only) Children and youth freeChrist Church Christiana Hundred 505 Buck RdWilmington DE 19807 3026553379wwwchristchurchdeorg

Thursday February 15 1230 PMDavid von Behren organist Free PrincetonUniversity-Chapel Nassau and Washington RdsPrinceton NJ 6092583016 eplutzprincetoneduwwwprincetonedu~choir

Sunday February 18 700 PMCompline Saint Peters Compline Choir DarrylRoland Director Freewill donation St PetersEpiscopal Church 313 Pine St Philadelphia PA2159255968 wwwstpetersphilaorg

Thursday February 22 1230 PMCorrado Cavalli organist Free Princeton University-Chapel Nassau and Washington Rds Princeton NJ6092583016 eplutzprincetoneduwwwprincetonedu~choir

Friday February 23 800 PMEric Plutz organist ldquoB A C H From Beginning toEndrdquo highlighting Bach organ works from each offour periods of the composerrsquos life Free PrincetonUniversity-Chapel Nassau and Washington RdsPrinceton NJ 6092583016 eplutzprincetoneduwwwprincetonedu~choir

Wednesday February 28 800 PMPeter Richard Conte and Andrew Ennis ndash Music forFlugelhorn and Organ Four-Hands $3530Longwood Gardens Ballroom US Rte 1 KennettSquare PA 6103881000 wwwlongwoodgardensorg

Roy Harker___________________Church of Saint Asaph

Bala Cynwyd Pennsylvania

H a r r y W i l k i n s o nIn Memoriam___________________PhD FAGO

Mary Elizabeth Campbell CAGO___________________Music Therapist ndash MAMT ndash BC

Private Music Teacher Therapist EDMR Practitioner

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

seasonal music substitute choral directing vocal workshopsevekeanecomcastnet 215-679-8614

FEBRUARY 2018 VOLUME LXXX NO 66

ORGAN HISTORICAL SOCIETYBynum Petty archivistorganhistoricalsocietyorg

In the 4th chapter of Genesisthe brothers Tubal and Jubal mdashdescendants of Cain mdash are

described as inventors and manu-facturers of musical instrumentsJubal is given credit as being thefather of all those who play the lyreand pipe

This print depicts Jubal seatedplaying an organ while Tubalworks hammering metal presum-ably for a musical instrument Alyre triangle and flute are on theground together with various toolsA fire blazes in the forge whilegroups of people dance and feastin the background

Tubal and JubalFrench woodcut 16th c

Program - Ken Cowan RecitalSunday February 18 at 400 pm (see Chapter News on page 1)

Sonata No 1 in f minor Felix Mendelssohn (1809-1847)I Allegro moderato e seriosoII AdagioIII Andante RecitIV Allegro assai vivace

Meacuteditation Louis Vierne (1870-1937)from Trois Improvisations (trans Maurice Durufleacute)

Toccata and Fugue in D minor J S Bach (1685-1750)Dorian BWV 538

Wotans Farewell and Magic Fire Music Richard Wagner (1813-1883)from Die Walkuumlre (arr EH Lemare)

Deuxieme Symphonie Op 26 Marcel Dupreacute (1886-1971)PreludioIntermezzoToccata

FEBRUARY 2018 VOLUME LXXX NO 67

October Chapel at Girard College2101 S College Avenue Philadelphia 19121E M Skinner 4m 107 rank 1933 Paul Eton host

November St Paulrsquos Lutheran Church120 North Easton Road Glenside 19038 Moller 3m rebuilt Rae Ann Anderson host

December Old Pine Presbyterian Church412 Pine Street Philadelphia 19106Steere organ 2m 1892 Thomas Faracco contact

January St Lukersquos United Church of Christ125 N Main St North Wales PA 19454Moller 2m Jon Leight host

February Abington Presbyterian Church1082 Old York Road Abington PA 19001Moller 3m rebuilt John Sall Ethel Geist hosts

March St Davidrsquos Episcopal Church763 Valley Forge Rd Wayne PA 19087Dobson 346 2007Clair Rozier Elaine Sonnenberg hosts

April First Presbyterian Church130 West Miner St West Chester PA 19382 Schantz 337 Marcia Sommers Sandor Kadar hosts

May St Johnrsquos United Church of Christ 500 W Main St Lansdale PA 194463 manual newly renovated by Reuter in 2017 David Furniss host

Andrew Heller Coordinator610-789-0146 TuesdayNoonagophilaorg

TUESDAY NOON RECITALS

February 6 ndash Erik MeyerFebruary 13 ndash Karen WhitneyFebruary 20 ndash Colin OrsquoMalleyFebruary 27 ndash Ethel Geist

Abington Presbyterian Church1082 Old York Rd Abington PA 19001

John Sall and Ethel Geist hosts

Saacutendor Kaacutedaacuter FAGO Chair 609-540-6548

EDUCATION COMMITTEE

Iam thrilled to announce that four young organistshave received an AGO Next Scholarship for 2018As you may know this program provides financial

assistance and encouragement for young persons tostudy the organ The recipients are between 15 and20 years old and have been studying organ withmembers of the Philadelphia AGO chapter Theinterview process included questions about theirfuture plans It is promising that all of them want tostudy organ at the college level

The AGO Next recipients for 2018 are ElizabethCorbett (age 15) Jinsok Kraybill (age 15) ColinOMalley (age 20) and Aaron Patterson (age 17)

The new semester ofimprovisation classesstarts in February Now isthe best time to registerand learn how to exploreyour hidden improvisa-tional skills

Jeff Brillharts group meets at Bryn MawrPresbyterian Church and Sandor Kadars at StPauls Lutheran Church in Ardmore Dates areposted on our chapterrsquos website

FEBRUARY 2018 VOLUME LXXX NO 68

Carolyn Boxmeyer_________________Flutist

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William J Gatens D Phil FAGO ChM___________________St John the Baptist Catholic Church Bridgeport PA

Congregation Adath Jeshurun Elkins ParkAmerican Record Guide

Mar jor ie Lynch Cummings___________________

CAGO First Presbyterian Church of Olney

Kar l Tr icomi MS___________________Mater Ecclesiae Roman Catholic ChurchRowan College at Burlington County856 482-7402 wwwkarltricomicom

WHERE AM I

The January puzzle really did have anorgan connection ndash it is the newly carvedstatue of bunnies near the corners ofCounty Line and Spring Mill roads inVillanova on the Stoneleigh estate Wehave been featuring wonderful photosfrom the Organ Historical Society of itsnew home there The grounds of theestate were donated by the Haas family toNatural Lands Trust and will eventually beopen to the public

The statue replaces an older carving ofseven bunnies that represented the Haasfamily ndash two parents and five childrenThe original was 4500 lbs and thereplacement was carved in March from a26000 lb oak stump by Marty Longcarver of the original and associate JazKatz You can find more information online from the Main Line Times Herersquos alink to get you started 

natlandsorgnewsmain-line-times-iconic-bunny-statue-returning-to-villanova

Where is thisinstrument

Many thanks to Adam F Dieffenbachand Emery Brothers for this submission

FEBRUARY 2018 VOLUME LXXX NO 69

WHAT IS A POE Pipe Organ Encounters are designed for teenagersages 13-18 who have achieved an intermediate level ofkeyboard proficiency Previous organ study is notrequired Special consideration with regards to age andtraining may be allowed by the POE Committee on anindividual basis

FEATURED INSTRUMENTS EM Skinner IV106 Girard CollegeRieger III83 Bryn Mawr Presbyterian ChurchEM Skinner IV46 Bryn Athyn CathedralFisk III49 Old Christ Church EpiscopalWanamaker Organ VI464 Macyrsquos department storeAeolian-Skinner V116 Curtis Institute of MusicAeolian-Skinner IV114 St Markrsquos Episcopal ChurchReuter IV82 First Presbyterian Church in PhiladelphiaMander III45 Chestnut Hill Presbyterian Church

OUTSTANDING FACULTY Faculty includes distinguished concert organists andchurch musicians from across the country as well asother university professors and local area organistsThis faculty is subject to change without notice Pleasesee our January issue for more information

Lucas Brown Monica Czausz Lou Carol Fix David Furniss Parker Kitterman Nathan Laube Marvin Mills Alan Morrison Shelly Moorman-Stahlman Eric Plutz Clair Rozier Kathleen Scheide

PIPE ORGAN ENCOUNTER July 8 ~ 13 2018

REGISTRATION FEE $55000Full payment is due at the time of registration

Cancellations after May 19 will not be refunded The cancellation fee prior to May 20 is $50

Mail this payment form and your check payable to Philadelphia Chapter AGOwith Philadelphia POE 2018 in the memo line to

Bryn Mawr Presbyterian Church Attn Edward Landin POE Registrar

625 Montgomery Avenue Bryn Mawr PA 19010

PIPE ORGAN ENCOUNTERmdash PAYMENT FORM mdash

Student Name __________________________________________________________________

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Part-time Principal OrganistChurch of St Eleanor647 Locust Street Collegeville PA 19426wwwsteleanorcom 6104891647Posted 1918

The Principal Organist is a professional who holds cre-dentials andor experience in music and is a person offaith who has a thorough understanding of the RomanCatholic liturgy This person is responsible for effectiveand prayerful playing of the organ within the liturgicalcelebrations of Saint Eleanor Parish This is a part timeposition in a large vibrant suburban parish It includesflexible working hours that involves evenings weekendsand special liturgies as necessary Interested candidatesshould send resume and salary requirements toElizabeth Calabro at ecalabrosteleanorcom

Organist Music DirectorTrinity Church966 Trinity Road King of Prussia PA 19406wwwtrinitygulphmillsorg 6108281500Posted 1818

Trinity Gulph Mills is an Episcopal church thatrsquos slowlyrealizing its potential to be a dynamic voice in the King ofPrussia community As our organist and perhaps musicdirector you will help us in our mission to be a vibrantpresence The scope for a musician seeking to make adifference is considerable we hold a daily (said) Mass at730 am and sung Eucharist at 10 am on Sundays withan average attendance of 35-40 based on Rite II hymnsand liturgical responses In addition the church runsTrinity School with an enrollment of 75 and a staff of 13

If yoursquore a flexible musician able to inspire us throughmusic and looking to be part of our commitment to disci-pleship wersquod like to hear from you Wersquore offering acompetitive fee and terms for the right person Pleasecall Fr Stephen (6095162004) or write with your detailsto frstephentrinitygulphmillsorg Appointment effectivefrom January 28

Director of MusicTrinity Christian United Church of Christ2009 Church Rd Skippack PA 19474wwwtrinityskippackorg 6105844054Posted 111617

Trinity Christian United Church of Christ the only churchin Skippack Village is seeking a Director of Music Thisis a part-time position of approximately 6 to10 hours aweekThe Director of Music is responsible for the musicalorganization at Trinity Christian UCC including but notlimited to Sunday worship services special services andchoir The Director of Music will strive to bring the con-gregation closer to God through hymns anthems andpraise songs The ideal person will be energetic able to

work with all age groups experienced in accompanyingthe congregation and choir in contemporarymodernpraise music as well as traditional hymns on an electricpiano

To learn more about us please visit our web site atwwwtrinityskippackorg We invite you to become part ofa warm and welcoming community church united by acommon desire to serve Jesus Christ If interestedplease send a resume via email toskippacktrinitygmailcom or mail to Trinity ChristianUCC Attention Worship Committee Chair PO Box538 Skippack PA 19474

Director of Sacred MusicSt Agnes Catholic Church233 W Gay St West Chester PA 19380Posted 110517

St Agnes RC Church seeks a full-time Director ofSacred Music reporting to the Director of PastoralServices The Director of Sacred Music is responsiblefor all music associated with regular and specialMassesLiturgical Services of St Agnes Parish Theincumbent will direct and coordinate music for all parish-wide liturgical celebrations in coordination with theDirector of Pastoral Services provide organ music for allregularly scheduled Masses and any additional Massesscheduled for special days of the churchrsquos calendardirect and accompany all weekly rehearsals for the adultand childrenschool choirs coordinate and assign can-tors for liturgical services schedule special musicians asneeded prepare and implement the sacred music bud-get and assist with print web and social media market-ing related to recruiting choir members cantors andother musicians

Qualifications include a baccalaureate degree (MasterrsquosDegree preferred) two years of relevant experienceexpert proficiency on the organ being well-versed in theLectionary and liturgical calendar in choosing hymnsresponses and other special music and particularlybeing sensitive to the importance of music in the RomanCatholic tradition and possessing strong interpersonaland communication skills Resumes may be submittedto jobssaintagnesparishorg

Organist and AccompanistCalvary Lutheran Church730 S New St West Chester PA 19382wwwclcwcorg 6106962475Posted 102017

Calvary Lutheran Church is a large congregation seek-ing a part-time organist 15-18 hours per week Primaryresponsibilities include providing sacred organ music fortwo weekly worship services (traditional) accompanyingseveral choirs soloists and instrumental ensembles aswell as playing for weddings and funerals This individual

POSITIONS AVAILABLETom Lever Interim Positions Coordinator

2158550287 AGOPlacementagophilaorg

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 ndash applicants should be directed to thechurch for further information We would also be very grateful ifchurches encourage their organists to join our chapter ndash and manyinclude dues payment as a contract perk

Continued on Page 12

FEBRUARY 2018 VOLUME LXXX NO 612

must be available for weekly choir rehearsals (generallyone night per week) and occasional services and eventsas needed The candidate should be an accomplishedorganist but piano and accompanying skills are alsoessential It is preferred that the candidate has aBachelor of Music degree or suitable credentials butmust have evidence of formal organ training The organis a three manual AustinWalker with 105 ranks

Applicants should send a cover letter resume and threereferences to Mrs Kendra Werner Director of MusicMinistries at the church address above or email tokluwerneraolcom

Praise Team DirectorCalvary Lutheran Church730 S New St West Chester PA 19382wwwclcwcorg 6106962475Posted 102017

Calvary Lutheran Church is a large congregation seek-ing a part-time Praise Team Director 8-10 hours perweek Primary responsibilities include providing leader-ship for the Praise Team including selecting music andrehearsing ensemble musicians for one weekly worshipservice The candidate should be an accomplishedmusician Piano or guitar skills are preferred

Applicants should send a cover letter resume and threereferences to Mrs Kendra Werner Director of MusicMinistries at the church address above or email tokluwerneraolcom

OrganistPianistAccompanistConcord Presbyterian ChurchWilmington DelawarePosted 101317

Concord Presbyterian Church PC (USA) inWilmington Delaware an open and inclusive congrega-tion with a creative vibrant music program and dynamiccommunity concerts has a part-time (approx 10 hrs)opening for an organistpianistaccompanist TheConcord Presbyterian Church music ministry fosters apositive creative flexible collaborative environment Itis a short 30-minute commute from downtownPhiladelphia

While the full-time Minister of Music administers theoverall program plans and selects repertoire conductsand leads rehearsals the responsibilities of this positionare in coordination with the Music Minister to accom-pany choirs soloists and the congregation on organ orpiano (whichever is appropriate for the repertoire) forone weekly Sunday morning service and one Thursdayevening rehearsal per week provide appropriate pre-ludes and postludes for Sunday services and otheroccasional services where appropriate and accompanyoccasional additional rehearsals for the adult choir chil-drenyouth holiday services concerts or special churchevents as needed

While there is no specific degree requirement the bestcandidate will demonstrate values in accord with thoseof the church proficiency in performing and accompany-ing on both organ and piano excellent sight-readingstylistic proficiency in a variety of genres from classicalto contemporary a cooperative and collaborative spiritand good interpersonal skills

Compensation is at a competitive regional market ratefactoring in experienceexpertise and includes up to sixweeks flexible time off

Please forward further inquiries and materials toMatthew Pressley Concord Presbyterian Church 1800Fairfax Blvd Wilmington DE 19803 or via email tomatthewpressleyconcordpcorg

Music MinisterFirst Presbyterian Church at Norristown113 E Airy Street Norristown PA 19401Posted 6817First Presbyterian Church at Norristown seeks a part-time music minister to facilitate the glorification of ourHeavenly Father through the art of music This individ-ual will lead and develop the music ministry for thechurch in consultation with the pastor and Session in away that is consistent with its theology values and mis-sionResponsibilities include overseeing and leading allmusical aspects of the Sunday worship service and spe-cial services including selecting congregational hymnscoordinating music for prelude offertory and postludeproviding musical accompaniment during hymns andpraise songs leading the choir anthem(s) and coordi-nating guest musicians Responsibilities also includeleading and developing the adult choir assisting in coor-dination of a biweekly Thursday night praise service anddiscovering developing and empowering congregantmusicianship Ability and willingness to lead a hand bellchoir andor childrenrsquos choir is a plus Instrumentsinclude a three-manual Rodgers organ a 1938Steinway grand piano and a 1936 Mathushek grandpianoCandidates should play professional-level piano and becomfortable with contemporary traditional and ethnicmusical styles Ability to play organ is preferred addi-tional instruments are a plus A commitment of around6-10 hours per week are required with variations duringholidays or special circumstancesApplicants may contact the church office at firstpresnorristowngmailcom 6102721357 or Jim Serratore at jjserratoreaolcom 6108121107

Positions AvailableContinued from page 11____________________

FEBRUARY 2018 VOLUME LXXX NO 613

SOC Debra Bacak Sellersville PA 215-257-0553SOC David Burton Brown Philadelphia PA 267-297-6132SOC R Pernell Cunningham Philadelphia PA 215-678-0576SOC Doris J Dabrowski SPC Philadelphia PA 215-790-1115SOC Joyce Drayton Philadelphia PA 215-635-5778SOC Lee de Mets FAGO Chalfont PA 215-997-0219SOC Adam F Dieffenbach Telford PA 267-738-2326 SOC Joyce Drayton Philadelphia PA 215-635-5778SOC John Ervin Philadelphia PA 267-886-8212SOC Laurence Esposito Philadelphia PA 917-379-2361SO Karen B Fallows SPC Souderton PA 267-240-7800 SOC Susanna Faust West Chester PA 610-766-1812SOC Robert Fidler Cheltenham PA 215-260-3758SOC Jeremy J Flood CAGO Philadelphia PA 215-625-2747 SOC Kevin E Gane Aston PA 610-675-7875SOC 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 215-855-0287S Chiduzie Madubata Philadelphia PA 301-919-9632

SUNDAY SUBSTITUTESThe codes preceding each name have the following meanings S = Available to play on a SundayO = Available to play other services such as weddingsfuneralsweekdays 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 minimumPlease 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 AGOPlacementagophilaorg

SOC Elizabeth A Manus St Davids PA 610-293-9002SOC Mardia Melroy Ambler PA 215-646-1975SOC Constance H Mickel Bryn Mawr PA 610-527-9514SOC Scott Myers Ewing NJ 215-715-1003 SOC Steven H Neau Media PA 610-447-0214SO Irina Nenartovich CAGO Cherry Hill NJ 856-321-3465SO 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 Barbara Haddad Romesburg Drexel Hill PA 610-446-3540SOC Mark Shockey Langhorne PA 267-352-5139SO Alexander M Smith King of Prussia PA 610-265-4390SOC Rich Spotts Doylestown PA 267-371-2687SOC Dawn Stevens Drexel Hill PA 610-220-4797SOC Janet L Tebbel Philadelphia PA 267-250-7727SOC Fran Treisbach West Norriton Twp PA 484-231-1426SOC Matt Valent Collegeville PA 610-924-5088SOC John W Van Sant Trenton NJ 609-498-1768SOC John Walthausen Wilmington DE 310-738-6155SOC 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

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

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

Auditions recitals special eventshttpwwwelizabethmanuscom

We would like our substitute lists to be a valuable reliable and up to date resource for the community and forour members We want to include everyone who wishes to be listed and to do so as accurately as possiblePlease take a moment to let us know if you wish to be listed and are not if your information has changed or ifyou no longer wish to be listed We will be trying to ensure that only current chapter members are listed andas such will be removing names of non-renewed members If your name has been removed in error or if youneed corrections please contact Fran Treisbach as indicated above

Rudolph A Lucente___________________

Asst Wanamaker Grand Court Organ

Saacutendor Kaacutedaacuter FAGO___________________Organist Conductor Accompanist Improvisor

First Presbyterian ChurchWest Chester Pennsylvania

sandorkadarcom

FEBRUARY 2018 VOLUME LXXX NO 614

OC Lucas C Brown Philadelphia PA 267-474-8476 OC Joseph J Buches Philadelphia PA 610-220-9307 OC D Stephen Cable Bethlehem PA 484-866-6019OC Mary Eliz Campbell CAGO Phoenixville PA 484-995-6110O 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 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 OC Kathleen Flaherty Philadelphia PA 215-242-2964O 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 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 Warren Edward McCall Hopewell NJ 609-477-4927OC 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 meaningsO = Available to play other services such as weddingsfuneralsweekdays 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 minimumPlease 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 AGOPlacementagophilaorg

These organists are NOT available to play Sunday services

Code Substitute Location Phone Number Code Substitute Location Phone Number

bull Quality New Instrumentsbull Conscientious Electro-Pneumatic and Mechanical Restorationbull bull Consultationsbull

300 Old Reading Pike Suite 1D Stowe PA 19464P 6109709817 bull pjmorganscom bull pjmpjmorganscom

amp ASSOCIATES INCO R G A N B U I L D E R S

We would like our substitute lists to be a valuable reliable and up to date resource for the community and forour members We want to include everyone who wishes to be listed and to do so as accurately as possiblePlease take a moment to let us know if you wish to be listed and are not if your information has changed or ifyou no longer wish to be listed We will be trying to ensure that only current chapter members are listed andas such will be removing names of non-renewed members If your name has been removed in error or if youneed corrections please contact Fran Treisbach as indicated above

FEBRUARY 2018 VOLUME LXXX NO 615

TALE PIPESMary Elizabeth Campbell CAGO Editor

Answers to January TalePipes word scramble

Apologies If any of you are puzzlers you may have been overly puzzled there was a space that wentmissing from the second word in the final part of my January issue puzzle - it should have been a 3 letterword followed by two 4 letter words

(Heres the solution Krummhorn Diapason Dulciana Gamba Mixture Fifteenth Sesquialtera BourdonBombarde The choir director said One More Time )

February has many special days for such a shortmonth including of course Valentinersquos Day Inthe interest of warming up with a smidge of

romance here are a few thoughts about the hymnlsquoO Perfect Loversquo

This hymn like the AGO is very ecumenical in itsbackground The author Dorothy Frances Blomfield(1858-1932) was from an Anglican family Her fatherThe Rev F G Blomfield was an Anglican priestHer grandfather Dr Charles James Blomfield wasthe Bishop of London

Sources say that her sister was preparing to get mar-ried in 1883 and wanted a special wedding hymnand that Dorothy wrote her text in a matter of 15 min-utes to be set to the hymn tune lsquoStrength and Stayrsquowith melody by John Bacchus Dykes

Her hymn first appeared in print in 1889 in a hymnalsupplement and was added to the Hymnal in 1892Dorothy was married in 1897 to Gerald Gurney whowent from an acting career to becoming ordained inthe Church of England In 1919 they converted toCatholicism Dorothy went on to have two volumesof her poetry published as well as A Little Book ofQuiet a book of devotions

O Perfect Love all human thoughts transcendingLowly we kneel in prayer before Thy throne

That theirs may be the love which knows no ending Whom Thou in sacred vow dost join in one

Joseph Barnby (1838-1896) wrote the tune PerfectLove that we now associate with this hymn andwhich appears in various volumes of instrumentaland vocal wedding music He is said to have com-posed it for the wedding of the Duke and Duchess ofFife in 1889

Barnby was a chorister at York Minster as a child andeventually organist choirmaster there by age 12according to some sources He served as Precentorat Eton College 1875-1892 and succeeded CharlesGounoud as conductor of the Royal Albert Hall

Choral Society from 1871 He led the premiere per-formance in London of Bachrsquos St Matthewrsquos Passionin 1871 He would also conduct British premieres ofWagnerrsquos Parsifal and Dvorakrsquos Stabat Mater andregularly led performances of large classical worksthroughout his life

He wrote one oratorio ndash Rebekah 1870 ndash and had alarge outpouring of service music hymns songstrios anthems He was also very actively involved inediting hymnals He was known in his day as a con-summate musician and was knighted in 1892 Someof his other hymns include the tune Sarum which wasset to the text ldquoFor All the Saintsrdquo in 1868 the tuneMerrial which was written to the text ldquoNow the Day isOverrdquo and the tune Laudes Domini which is com-monly paired with the text lsquoWhen Morning Gilds theSkiesrsquo

Grant them the joy which brightens earthly sorrowGrant them the peace which calms all earthly strife

Grant them the vision of the glorious morrow That will reveal eternal love and life

NEWSLETTER OF THE PHILADELPHIA CHAPTER OF THE AMERICAN GUILD OF ORGANISTS

Katherine Reier Circulation Coordinator1936 Guernsey AvenueAbington PA 19001-3702

d ace and Bua Spr gan FoAn or F rAn organ Fogan For

dget y ve E r E r Every y

wwwallenorgancom

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FEBRUARY 2018 VOLUME LXXX NO 63 PHILADELPHIA CHAPTERAMERICAN GUILD OF ORGANISTS

ELECTED OFFICERS

Dean Marcia Sommers 484-340-2204

DeanagophilaorgSub-Dean Edward Landin 717-471-7979 SubDeanagophilaorgTreasurer Bruce Marshall 267-283-8019

TreasureragophilaorgSecretary Maria deJ Ellis 610-896-6189 SecretaryagophilaorgRegistrar John Kampmeyer 610-731-4192

RegistraragophilaorgCommunications CoordinatorDavid Furniss 215-699-6374(interim) Communicationsagophilaorg

Executive CommitteeTERM ENDING 2018

Doris Dabrowski SPC 215-387-6635Clara GerdesLaurie Mueller 610-630-0805James Robb 215-329-4793

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

TERM ENDING 2020Sue Ellen Echard 610-585-5059

Charles Grove 717-949-2787Parker Kitterman 215-922-1695

Emily Moody 610-388-5452

APPOINTED LEADERSHIP

Chapter ChaplainRev Claire Nevin-Field Chaplainagophilaorg

Chapter PhotographerJohn McEnerney 215-794-7388

Competition Committee ChairAlan Morrison 215-735-8259 Competitionsagophilaorg

Education Committee ChairSandor Kadar FAGO 609-540-6548

ExaminationsagophilaorgEndowment Committee ChairJeff Fowler 610-764-1524 EndowmentagophilaorgExaminations CoordinatorSandor Kadar FAGO 609-540-6548

ExaminationsagophilaorgHistorian ArchivistRae Ann Anderson 215-884-4921Jeff Fowler 610-764-1524 Archivistagophilaorg

Nominating Committee ChairAllen R Popjoy 610-269-7069

NominatingagophilaorgPlacement CoordinatorFrances Treisbach 484-231-1426

AGOPlacementagophilaorgProfessional Concerns Chair Judy Lang 610-623-8069

Tuesday Noon Recitals CoordinatorAndrew Heller 610-789-0146

TuesdayNoonagophilaorgVolunteer CoordinatorJohn Van Sant 609-498-1768

WebmasterTom Lever 215-855-0287

Webmasteragophilaorg

REGISTRARrsquoS CORNER

Contact John Kampmeyer at 610-731-4192 Registraragophilaorg

John Kampmeyer Registrar

Want to join the Philadelphia chapter of the AGONeed to report AGO Directory changes on yourcurrent membership Need to purchase a set ofchapter mailing labels for your next music event

Steven Victor Matthews age 57 of Philadelphiapassed away on September 9th 2017 Music wasa passion for Steven that informed his life andopened doors to the service opportunities he sawin the world Steven was a pillar in his commu-nities throughout his life

Steven grew up in Garden City New York gradu-ating from Garden City High School In highschool music took him to the DominicanRepublic on volunteer projects He joined theAmerican Guild of Organists as a young adultknowing already that music would be core to hisfuture He attended McGill University where hestudied Music and History In the early days he was a student leaderwith an ear and shoulder for his friends and students He was presentedwith the Scarlet Key from McGill and became a student representativeon the Board of Governors As a university student he joined the Choirat StMatthias in Montreal played organ there and became theChoirmaster training voices and mentoring young minds

Following University Steven worked with the Episcopal Church inMontreal Garden City then back in Montreal and ultimately inPhiladelphia for his career While always at the organ he also served inlay leadership as a choir director and administrator He was also in theleadership of the Episcopal schools in the Diocese of Long Island Heran the Programme Office for the Diocese of Montreal and managed thefunding of the African outreach missions Stevens presence in theseoffices was like the organ quiet at times but often swelling to fill theroom His humour was always appreciated

He was the quintessential friend and an ever loving champion and medi-ator to and for his friends and his love and support will be missed Hewas predeceased by his mother Gail and his father Victor Funeral ser-vices were held at Holy Apostles and the Mediator (260 S 51st StPhiladelphia PA 19139) Donations can be made in his name to thechurch in Philadelphia otherwise he would wish his friends rememberhis coda to please be mindful and vote with a conscience

IN PARADISUM Steven Victor Matthews

FEBRUARY 2018 VOLUME LXXX NO 64

Saturday September 23 2017Member Reading SessionSt Paulrsquos Lutheran Church Glenside900 am

Friday October 20 2017 Reformation Celebration led by Michael KrentzSettlement Music School Queen Lane Branch715 pm

Sunday November 5 2017Nathan Laube in concertSt Johnrsquos United Church of Christ Lansdale400 pm

Friday December 29 2017Chapter Holiday Party at the home of Kathleen Scheide

400 pm

Saturday January 13 2018January JumpStart featuring Mark Patterson as composer and conductor

Bryn Mawr Presbyterian Church Bryn Mawr900 am - 400 pm

Sunday February 18 2018Ken Cowan in concertUrsinus College Collegeville400 pm

Sunday April 15 2018Young Artists Concert and Panel Discussion featuring the newly installed C B Fisk IncOpus 150

Organists Amanda Mole and Joshua Stafford performing

Panel discussion led by James ThomashowerChrist Church Philadelphia400 pm

Saturday June 23 2018Kimmel Center Organ Day

Philadelphia Chapter of the AGOChapter Events

2017-2018We thank our Patrons

This list is updated monthly We receive information updatesregularly since members can join throughout the year If youhave made a donation and are not listed please contact ourchapter treasurer Bruce Marshall Treasureragophilaorg

Benefactors ($500+)_______________________________________Jeffrey B FowlerNorman Geist and Ethel Geist CAGO

Sponsors ($300-$499)___________________________________________________Jeffrey Brillhart Theodore W Didden CAGOSaacutendor Kaacutedaacuter FAGO Joseph J Lewis

Donors ($150-$299)___________________________________________________Rae Ann Anderson CAGO John H ByrneDoris J Dabrowski Robert H ErbWilliam P Fenimore David L FurnissJudith A Lang Steven McBrideAlan Morrison Conrad M OlieAllen R Popjoy Stephen F SchreiberAndrew M Senn Judith F StebnerGordon H Turk

Contributors ($50-$149)___________________________________________________Carol P Anders Robert K BettyLucas C Brown Mary Elizabeth Campbell CAGORonald T Chancler David ChristopherTom Colao Marjorie Lynch CummingsThomas J DeLuca Joyce Gambrell DraytonMaria de J Ellis Mary L Fenwick AAGORobert Fidler Pearl L FlambergJoan Gurniak Loretta S Hartnett SPCAndrew K Heller Ashley L HomerEvan J Jackson Martha N JohnsonPaul S Kinsey J Jinsok KraybillJeffrey P Lees Thomas S LeverRudy A Lucente Bruce R MarshallLeighton W Moyer Wesley D Parrott Richard J Pilch John E ReberJames R Robb Stephen W RossClair Rozier Yoshiko Seavey Paul Serresseque Alexander M SmithMarcia L Sommers Michael O Stairs

Friends ($25-$49)___________________________________________________Gloria E Bracy Nancy J Kahler-JowFrank L Thomson

FEBRUARY 2018 VOLUME LXXX NO 65K 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

CalendarAGOPhilagmailcom

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)

Sunday February 4 430 PM430 Prelude Bruce Barber organist 500 ChoralEvensong Saint Peters Choir of Boys Girls andAdults Darryl Roland Director Freewill offeringChrist Church Christiana Hundred 505 Buck RdWilmington DE 19807 3026553379wwwchristchurchdeorg

Thursday February 8 1230 PMIain Quinn organist Free Princeton University-Chapel Nassau and Washington Rds Princeton NJ6092583016 eplutzprincetoneduwwwprincetonedu~choir

Saturday February 10 100 PMFree demonstration of the Fred J Cooper MemorialOrgan as part of monthly free tours of the KimmelCenter Organ demo is presented by AGO partnersVerizon Hall The Kimmel Center 2158931999wwwkimmelcenterorg

Saturday February 10 700 PMBroadway by Request Sue Ellen Echard DirectorFreewill offering Reception Church of the HolySpirit-Episcopal 2871 Barndt Rd Harleysville PA2152348020 wwwchurchoftheholyspiritus

Sunday February 11 300 PMStephen Tharp organist Reception $20 suggesteddonation (adults only) Children and youth freeChrist Church Christiana Hundred 505 Buck RdWilmington DE 19807 3026553379wwwchristchurchdeorg

Thursday February 15 1230 PMDavid von Behren organist Free PrincetonUniversity-Chapel Nassau and Washington RdsPrinceton NJ 6092583016 eplutzprincetoneduwwwprincetonedu~choir

Sunday February 18 700 PMCompline Saint Peters Compline Choir DarrylRoland Director Freewill donation St PetersEpiscopal Church 313 Pine St Philadelphia PA2159255968 wwwstpetersphilaorg

Thursday February 22 1230 PMCorrado Cavalli organist Free Princeton University-Chapel Nassau and Washington Rds Princeton NJ6092583016 eplutzprincetoneduwwwprincetonedu~choir

Friday February 23 800 PMEric Plutz organist ldquoB A C H From Beginning toEndrdquo highlighting Bach organ works from each offour periods of the composerrsquos life Free PrincetonUniversity-Chapel Nassau and Washington RdsPrinceton NJ 6092583016 eplutzprincetoneduwwwprincetonedu~choir

Wednesday February 28 800 PMPeter Richard Conte and Andrew Ennis ndash Music forFlugelhorn and Organ Four-Hands $3530Longwood Gardens Ballroom US Rte 1 KennettSquare PA 6103881000 wwwlongwoodgardensorg

Roy Harker___________________Church of Saint Asaph

Bala Cynwyd Pennsylvania

H a r r y W i l k i n s o nIn Memoriam___________________PhD FAGO

Mary Elizabeth Campbell CAGO___________________Music Therapist ndash MAMT ndash BC

Private Music Teacher Therapist EDMR Practitioner

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

seasonal music substitute choral directing vocal workshopsevekeanecomcastnet 215-679-8614

FEBRUARY 2018 VOLUME LXXX NO 66

ORGAN HISTORICAL SOCIETYBynum Petty archivistorganhistoricalsocietyorg

In the 4th chapter of Genesisthe brothers Tubal and Jubal mdashdescendants of Cain mdash are

described as inventors and manu-facturers of musical instrumentsJubal is given credit as being thefather of all those who play the lyreand pipe

This print depicts Jubal seatedplaying an organ while Tubalworks hammering metal presum-ably for a musical instrument Alyre triangle and flute are on theground together with various toolsA fire blazes in the forge whilegroups of people dance and feastin the background

Tubal and JubalFrench woodcut 16th c

Program - Ken Cowan RecitalSunday February 18 at 400 pm (see Chapter News on page 1)

Sonata No 1 in f minor Felix Mendelssohn (1809-1847)I Allegro moderato e seriosoII AdagioIII Andante RecitIV Allegro assai vivace

Meacuteditation Louis Vierne (1870-1937)from Trois Improvisations (trans Maurice Durufleacute)

Toccata and Fugue in D minor J S Bach (1685-1750)Dorian BWV 538

Wotans Farewell and Magic Fire Music Richard Wagner (1813-1883)from Die Walkuumlre (arr EH Lemare)

Deuxieme Symphonie Op 26 Marcel Dupreacute (1886-1971)PreludioIntermezzoToccata

FEBRUARY 2018 VOLUME LXXX NO 67

October Chapel at Girard College2101 S College Avenue Philadelphia 19121E M Skinner 4m 107 rank 1933 Paul Eton host

November St Paulrsquos Lutheran Church120 North Easton Road Glenside 19038 Moller 3m rebuilt Rae Ann Anderson host

December Old Pine Presbyterian Church412 Pine Street Philadelphia 19106Steere organ 2m 1892 Thomas Faracco contact

January St Lukersquos United Church of Christ125 N Main St North Wales PA 19454Moller 2m Jon Leight host

February Abington Presbyterian Church1082 Old York Road Abington PA 19001Moller 3m rebuilt John Sall Ethel Geist hosts

March St Davidrsquos Episcopal Church763 Valley Forge Rd Wayne PA 19087Dobson 346 2007Clair Rozier Elaine Sonnenberg hosts

April First Presbyterian Church130 West Miner St West Chester PA 19382 Schantz 337 Marcia Sommers Sandor Kadar hosts

May St Johnrsquos United Church of Christ 500 W Main St Lansdale PA 194463 manual newly renovated by Reuter in 2017 David Furniss host

Andrew Heller Coordinator610-789-0146 TuesdayNoonagophilaorg

TUESDAY NOON RECITALS

February 6 ndash Erik MeyerFebruary 13 ndash Karen WhitneyFebruary 20 ndash Colin OrsquoMalleyFebruary 27 ndash Ethel Geist

Abington Presbyterian Church1082 Old York Rd Abington PA 19001

John Sall and Ethel Geist hosts

Saacutendor Kaacutedaacuter FAGO Chair 609-540-6548

EDUCATION COMMITTEE

Iam thrilled to announce that four young organistshave received an AGO Next Scholarship for 2018As you may know this program provides financial

assistance and encouragement for young persons tostudy the organ The recipients are between 15 and20 years old and have been studying organ withmembers of the Philadelphia AGO chapter Theinterview process included questions about theirfuture plans It is promising that all of them want tostudy organ at the college level

The AGO Next recipients for 2018 are ElizabethCorbett (age 15) Jinsok Kraybill (age 15) ColinOMalley (age 20) and Aaron Patterson (age 17)

The new semester ofimprovisation classesstarts in February Now isthe best time to registerand learn how to exploreyour hidden improvisa-tional skills

Jeff Brillharts group meets at Bryn MawrPresbyterian Church and Sandor Kadars at StPauls Lutheran Church in Ardmore Dates areposted on our chapterrsquos website

FEBRUARY 2018 VOLUME LXXX NO 68

Carolyn Boxmeyer_________________Flutist

2153338833

William J Gatens D Phil FAGO ChM___________________St John the Baptist Catholic Church Bridgeport PA

Congregation Adath Jeshurun Elkins ParkAmerican Record Guide

Mar jor ie Lynch Cummings___________________

CAGO First Presbyterian Church of Olney

Kar l Tr icomi MS___________________Mater Ecclesiae Roman Catholic ChurchRowan College at Burlington County856 482-7402 wwwkarltricomicom

WHERE AM I

The January puzzle really did have anorgan connection ndash it is the newly carvedstatue of bunnies near the corners ofCounty Line and Spring Mill roads inVillanova on the Stoneleigh estate Wehave been featuring wonderful photosfrom the Organ Historical Society of itsnew home there The grounds of theestate were donated by the Haas family toNatural Lands Trust and will eventually beopen to the public

The statue replaces an older carving ofseven bunnies that represented the Haasfamily ndash two parents and five childrenThe original was 4500 lbs and thereplacement was carved in March from a26000 lb oak stump by Marty Longcarver of the original and associate JazKatz You can find more information online from the Main Line Times Herersquos alink to get you started 

natlandsorgnewsmain-line-times-iconic-bunny-statue-returning-to-villanova

Where is thisinstrument

Many thanks to Adam F Dieffenbachand Emery Brothers for this submission

FEBRUARY 2018 VOLUME LXXX NO 69

WHAT IS A POE Pipe Organ Encounters are designed for teenagersages 13-18 who have achieved an intermediate level ofkeyboard proficiency Previous organ study is notrequired Special consideration with regards to age andtraining may be allowed by the POE Committee on anindividual basis

FEATURED INSTRUMENTS EM Skinner IV106 Girard CollegeRieger III83 Bryn Mawr Presbyterian ChurchEM Skinner IV46 Bryn Athyn CathedralFisk III49 Old Christ Church EpiscopalWanamaker Organ VI464 Macyrsquos department storeAeolian-Skinner V116 Curtis Institute of MusicAeolian-Skinner IV114 St Markrsquos Episcopal ChurchReuter IV82 First Presbyterian Church in PhiladelphiaMander III45 Chestnut Hill Presbyterian Church

OUTSTANDING FACULTY Faculty includes distinguished concert organists andchurch musicians from across the country as well asother university professors and local area organistsThis faculty is subject to change without notice Pleasesee our January issue for more information

Lucas Brown Monica Czausz Lou Carol Fix David Furniss Parker Kitterman Nathan Laube Marvin Mills Alan Morrison Shelly Moorman-Stahlman Eric Plutz Clair Rozier Kathleen Scheide

PIPE ORGAN ENCOUNTER July 8 ~ 13 2018

REGISTRATION FEE $55000Full payment is due at the time of registration

Cancellations after May 19 will not be refunded The cancellation fee prior to May 20 is $50

Mail this payment form and your check payable to Philadelphia Chapter AGOwith Philadelphia POE 2018 in the memo line to

Bryn Mawr Presbyterian Church Attn Edward Landin POE Registrar

625 Montgomery Avenue Bryn Mawr PA 19010

PIPE ORGAN ENCOUNTERmdash PAYMENT FORM mdash

Student Name __________________________________________________________________

Address __________________________________________________________________

__________________________________________________________________

Parent Name __________________________________________________________________

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Part-time Principal OrganistChurch of St Eleanor647 Locust Street Collegeville PA 19426wwwsteleanorcom 6104891647Posted 1918

The Principal Organist is a professional who holds cre-dentials andor experience in music and is a person offaith who has a thorough understanding of the RomanCatholic liturgy This person is responsible for effectiveand prayerful playing of the organ within the liturgicalcelebrations of Saint Eleanor Parish This is a part timeposition in a large vibrant suburban parish It includesflexible working hours that involves evenings weekendsand special liturgies as necessary Interested candidatesshould send resume and salary requirements toElizabeth Calabro at ecalabrosteleanorcom

Organist Music DirectorTrinity Church966 Trinity Road King of Prussia PA 19406wwwtrinitygulphmillsorg 6108281500Posted 1818

Trinity Gulph Mills is an Episcopal church thatrsquos slowlyrealizing its potential to be a dynamic voice in the King ofPrussia community As our organist and perhaps musicdirector you will help us in our mission to be a vibrantpresence The scope for a musician seeking to make adifference is considerable we hold a daily (said) Mass at730 am and sung Eucharist at 10 am on Sundays withan average attendance of 35-40 based on Rite II hymnsand liturgical responses In addition the church runsTrinity School with an enrollment of 75 and a staff of 13

If yoursquore a flexible musician able to inspire us throughmusic and looking to be part of our commitment to disci-pleship wersquod like to hear from you Wersquore offering acompetitive fee and terms for the right person Pleasecall Fr Stephen (6095162004) or write with your detailsto frstephentrinitygulphmillsorg Appointment effectivefrom January 28

Director of MusicTrinity Christian United Church of Christ2009 Church Rd Skippack PA 19474wwwtrinityskippackorg 6105844054Posted 111617

Trinity Christian United Church of Christ the only churchin Skippack Village is seeking a Director of Music Thisis a part-time position of approximately 6 to10 hours aweekThe Director of Music is responsible for the musicalorganization at Trinity Christian UCC including but notlimited to Sunday worship services special services andchoir The Director of Music will strive to bring the con-gregation closer to God through hymns anthems andpraise songs The ideal person will be energetic able to

work with all age groups experienced in accompanyingthe congregation and choir in contemporarymodernpraise music as well as traditional hymns on an electricpiano

To learn more about us please visit our web site atwwwtrinityskippackorg We invite you to become part ofa warm and welcoming community church united by acommon desire to serve Jesus Christ If interestedplease send a resume via email toskippacktrinitygmailcom or mail to Trinity ChristianUCC Attention Worship Committee Chair PO Box538 Skippack PA 19474

Director of Sacred MusicSt Agnes Catholic Church233 W Gay St West Chester PA 19380Posted 110517

St Agnes RC Church seeks a full-time Director ofSacred Music reporting to the Director of PastoralServices The Director of Sacred Music is responsiblefor all music associated with regular and specialMassesLiturgical Services of St Agnes Parish Theincumbent will direct and coordinate music for all parish-wide liturgical celebrations in coordination with theDirector of Pastoral Services provide organ music for allregularly scheduled Masses and any additional Massesscheduled for special days of the churchrsquos calendardirect and accompany all weekly rehearsals for the adultand childrenschool choirs coordinate and assign can-tors for liturgical services schedule special musicians asneeded prepare and implement the sacred music bud-get and assist with print web and social media market-ing related to recruiting choir members cantors andother musicians

Qualifications include a baccalaureate degree (MasterrsquosDegree preferred) two years of relevant experienceexpert proficiency on the organ being well-versed in theLectionary and liturgical calendar in choosing hymnsresponses and other special music and particularlybeing sensitive to the importance of music in the RomanCatholic tradition and possessing strong interpersonaland communication skills Resumes may be submittedto jobssaintagnesparishorg

Organist and AccompanistCalvary Lutheran Church730 S New St West Chester PA 19382wwwclcwcorg 6106962475Posted 102017

Calvary Lutheran Church is a large congregation seek-ing a part-time organist 15-18 hours per week Primaryresponsibilities include providing sacred organ music fortwo weekly worship services (traditional) accompanyingseveral choirs soloists and instrumental ensembles aswell as playing for weddings and funerals This individual

POSITIONS AVAILABLETom Lever Interim Positions Coordinator

2158550287 AGOPlacementagophilaorg

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 ndash applicants should be directed to thechurch for further information We would also be very grateful ifchurches encourage their organists to join our chapter ndash and manyinclude dues payment as a contract perk

Continued on Page 12

FEBRUARY 2018 VOLUME LXXX NO 612

must be available for weekly choir rehearsals (generallyone night per week) and occasional services and eventsas needed The candidate should be an accomplishedorganist but piano and accompanying skills are alsoessential It is preferred that the candidate has aBachelor of Music degree or suitable credentials butmust have evidence of formal organ training The organis a three manual AustinWalker with 105 ranks

Applicants should send a cover letter resume and threereferences to Mrs Kendra Werner Director of MusicMinistries at the church address above or email tokluwerneraolcom

Praise Team DirectorCalvary Lutheran Church730 S New St West Chester PA 19382wwwclcwcorg 6106962475Posted 102017

Calvary Lutheran Church is a large congregation seek-ing a part-time Praise Team Director 8-10 hours perweek Primary responsibilities include providing leader-ship for the Praise Team including selecting music andrehearsing ensemble musicians for one weekly worshipservice The candidate should be an accomplishedmusician Piano or guitar skills are preferred

Applicants should send a cover letter resume and threereferences to Mrs Kendra Werner Director of MusicMinistries at the church address above or email tokluwerneraolcom

OrganistPianistAccompanistConcord Presbyterian ChurchWilmington DelawarePosted 101317

Concord Presbyterian Church PC (USA) inWilmington Delaware an open and inclusive congrega-tion with a creative vibrant music program and dynamiccommunity concerts has a part-time (approx 10 hrs)opening for an organistpianistaccompanist TheConcord Presbyterian Church music ministry fosters apositive creative flexible collaborative environment Itis a short 30-minute commute from downtownPhiladelphia

While the full-time Minister of Music administers theoverall program plans and selects repertoire conductsand leads rehearsals the responsibilities of this positionare in coordination with the Music Minister to accom-pany choirs soloists and the congregation on organ orpiano (whichever is appropriate for the repertoire) forone weekly Sunday morning service and one Thursdayevening rehearsal per week provide appropriate pre-ludes and postludes for Sunday services and otheroccasional services where appropriate and accompanyoccasional additional rehearsals for the adult choir chil-drenyouth holiday services concerts or special churchevents as needed

While there is no specific degree requirement the bestcandidate will demonstrate values in accord with thoseof the church proficiency in performing and accompany-ing on both organ and piano excellent sight-readingstylistic proficiency in a variety of genres from classicalto contemporary a cooperative and collaborative spiritand good interpersonal skills

Compensation is at a competitive regional market ratefactoring in experienceexpertise and includes up to sixweeks flexible time off

Please forward further inquiries and materials toMatthew Pressley Concord Presbyterian Church 1800Fairfax Blvd Wilmington DE 19803 or via email tomatthewpressleyconcordpcorg

Music MinisterFirst Presbyterian Church at Norristown113 E Airy Street Norristown PA 19401Posted 6817First Presbyterian Church at Norristown seeks a part-time music minister to facilitate the glorification of ourHeavenly Father through the art of music This individ-ual will lead and develop the music ministry for thechurch in consultation with the pastor and Session in away that is consistent with its theology values and mis-sionResponsibilities include overseeing and leading allmusical aspects of the Sunday worship service and spe-cial services including selecting congregational hymnscoordinating music for prelude offertory and postludeproviding musical accompaniment during hymns andpraise songs leading the choir anthem(s) and coordi-nating guest musicians Responsibilities also includeleading and developing the adult choir assisting in coor-dination of a biweekly Thursday night praise service anddiscovering developing and empowering congregantmusicianship Ability and willingness to lead a hand bellchoir andor childrenrsquos choir is a plus Instrumentsinclude a three-manual Rodgers organ a 1938Steinway grand piano and a 1936 Mathushek grandpianoCandidates should play professional-level piano and becomfortable with contemporary traditional and ethnicmusical styles Ability to play organ is preferred addi-tional instruments are a plus A commitment of around6-10 hours per week are required with variations duringholidays or special circumstancesApplicants may contact the church office at firstpresnorristowngmailcom 6102721357 or Jim Serratore at jjserratoreaolcom 6108121107

Positions AvailableContinued from page 11____________________

FEBRUARY 2018 VOLUME LXXX NO 613

SOC Debra Bacak Sellersville PA 215-257-0553SOC David Burton Brown Philadelphia PA 267-297-6132SOC R Pernell Cunningham Philadelphia PA 215-678-0576SOC Doris J Dabrowski SPC Philadelphia PA 215-790-1115SOC Joyce Drayton Philadelphia PA 215-635-5778SOC Lee de Mets FAGO Chalfont PA 215-997-0219SOC Adam F Dieffenbach Telford PA 267-738-2326 SOC Joyce Drayton Philadelphia PA 215-635-5778SOC John Ervin Philadelphia PA 267-886-8212SOC Laurence Esposito Philadelphia PA 917-379-2361SO Karen B Fallows SPC Souderton PA 267-240-7800 SOC Susanna Faust West Chester PA 610-766-1812SOC Robert Fidler Cheltenham PA 215-260-3758SOC Jeremy J Flood CAGO Philadelphia PA 215-625-2747 SOC Kevin E Gane Aston PA 610-675-7875SOC 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 215-855-0287S Chiduzie Madubata Philadelphia PA 301-919-9632

SUNDAY SUBSTITUTESThe codes preceding each name have the following meanings S = Available to play on a SundayO = Available to play other services such as weddingsfuneralsweekdays 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 minimumPlease 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 AGOPlacementagophilaorg

SOC Elizabeth A Manus St Davids PA 610-293-9002SOC Mardia Melroy Ambler PA 215-646-1975SOC Constance H Mickel Bryn Mawr PA 610-527-9514SOC Scott Myers Ewing NJ 215-715-1003 SOC Steven H Neau Media PA 610-447-0214SO Irina Nenartovich CAGO Cherry Hill NJ 856-321-3465SO 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 Barbara Haddad Romesburg Drexel Hill PA 610-446-3540SOC Mark Shockey Langhorne PA 267-352-5139SO Alexander M Smith King of Prussia PA 610-265-4390SOC Rich Spotts Doylestown PA 267-371-2687SOC Dawn Stevens Drexel Hill PA 610-220-4797SOC Janet L Tebbel Philadelphia PA 267-250-7727SOC Fran Treisbach West Norriton Twp PA 484-231-1426SOC Matt Valent Collegeville PA 610-924-5088SOC John W Van Sant Trenton NJ 609-498-1768SOC John Walthausen Wilmington DE 310-738-6155SOC 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

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

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

Auditions recitals special eventshttpwwwelizabethmanuscom

We would like our substitute lists to be a valuable reliable and up to date resource for the community and forour members We want to include everyone who wishes to be listed and to do so as accurately as possiblePlease take a moment to let us know if you wish to be listed and are not if your information has changed or ifyou no longer wish to be listed We will be trying to ensure that only current chapter members are listed andas such will be removing names of non-renewed members If your name has been removed in error or if youneed corrections please contact Fran Treisbach as indicated above

Rudolph A Lucente___________________

Asst Wanamaker Grand Court Organ

Saacutendor Kaacutedaacuter FAGO___________________Organist Conductor Accompanist Improvisor

First Presbyterian ChurchWest Chester Pennsylvania

sandorkadarcom

FEBRUARY 2018 VOLUME LXXX NO 614

OC Lucas C Brown Philadelphia PA 267-474-8476 OC Joseph J Buches Philadelphia PA 610-220-9307 OC D Stephen Cable Bethlehem PA 484-866-6019OC Mary Eliz Campbell CAGO Phoenixville PA 484-995-6110O 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 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 OC Kathleen Flaherty Philadelphia PA 215-242-2964O 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 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 Warren Edward McCall Hopewell NJ 609-477-4927OC 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 meaningsO = Available to play other services such as weddingsfuneralsweekdays 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 minimumPlease 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 AGOPlacementagophilaorg

These organists are NOT available to play Sunday services

Code Substitute Location Phone Number Code Substitute Location Phone Number

bull Quality New Instrumentsbull Conscientious Electro-Pneumatic and Mechanical Restorationbull bull Consultationsbull

300 Old Reading Pike Suite 1D Stowe PA 19464P 6109709817 bull pjmorganscom bull pjmpjmorganscom

amp ASSOCIATES INCO R G A N B U I L D E R S

We would like our substitute lists to be a valuable reliable and up to date resource for the community and forour members We want to include everyone who wishes to be listed and to do so as accurately as possiblePlease take a moment to let us know if you wish to be listed and are not if your information has changed or ifyou no longer wish to be listed We will be trying to ensure that only current chapter members are listed andas such will be removing names of non-renewed members If your name has been removed in error or if youneed corrections please contact Fran Treisbach as indicated above

FEBRUARY 2018 VOLUME LXXX NO 615

TALE PIPESMary Elizabeth Campbell CAGO Editor

Answers to January TalePipes word scramble

Apologies If any of you are puzzlers you may have been overly puzzled there was a space that wentmissing from the second word in the final part of my January issue puzzle - it should have been a 3 letterword followed by two 4 letter words

(Heres the solution Krummhorn Diapason Dulciana Gamba Mixture Fifteenth Sesquialtera BourdonBombarde The choir director said One More Time )

February has many special days for such a shortmonth including of course Valentinersquos Day Inthe interest of warming up with a smidge of

romance here are a few thoughts about the hymnlsquoO Perfect Loversquo

This hymn like the AGO is very ecumenical in itsbackground The author Dorothy Frances Blomfield(1858-1932) was from an Anglican family Her fatherThe Rev F G Blomfield was an Anglican priestHer grandfather Dr Charles James Blomfield wasthe Bishop of London

Sources say that her sister was preparing to get mar-ried in 1883 and wanted a special wedding hymnand that Dorothy wrote her text in a matter of 15 min-utes to be set to the hymn tune lsquoStrength and Stayrsquowith melody by John Bacchus Dykes

Her hymn first appeared in print in 1889 in a hymnalsupplement and was added to the Hymnal in 1892Dorothy was married in 1897 to Gerald Gurney whowent from an acting career to becoming ordained inthe Church of England In 1919 they converted toCatholicism Dorothy went on to have two volumesof her poetry published as well as A Little Book ofQuiet a book of devotions

O Perfect Love all human thoughts transcendingLowly we kneel in prayer before Thy throne

That theirs may be the love which knows no ending Whom Thou in sacred vow dost join in one

Joseph Barnby (1838-1896) wrote the tune PerfectLove that we now associate with this hymn andwhich appears in various volumes of instrumentaland vocal wedding music He is said to have com-posed it for the wedding of the Duke and Duchess ofFife in 1889

Barnby was a chorister at York Minster as a child andeventually organist choirmaster there by age 12according to some sources He served as Precentorat Eton College 1875-1892 and succeeded CharlesGounoud as conductor of the Royal Albert Hall

Choral Society from 1871 He led the premiere per-formance in London of Bachrsquos St Matthewrsquos Passionin 1871 He would also conduct British premieres ofWagnerrsquos Parsifal and Dvorakrsquos Stabat Mater andregularly led performances of large classical worksthroughout his life

He wrote one oratorio ndash Rebekah 1870 ndash and had alarge outpouring of service music hymns songstrios anthems He was also very actively involved inediting hymnals He was known in his day as a con-summate musician and was knighted in 1892 Someof his other hymns include the tune Sarum which wasset to the text ldquoFor All the Saintsrdquo in 1868 the tuneMerrial which was written to the text ldquoNow the Day isOverrdquo and the tune Laudes Domini which is com-monly paired with the text lsquoWhen Morning Gilds theSkiesrsquo

Grant them the joy which brightens earthly sorrowGrant them the peace which calms all earthly strife

Grant them the vision of the glorious morrow That will reveal eternal love and life

NEWSLETTER OF THE PHILADELPHIA CHAPTER OF THE AMERICAN GUILD OF ORGANISTS

Katherine Reier Circulation Coordinator1936 Guernsey AvenueAbington PA 19001-3702

d ace and Bua Spr gan FoAn or F rAn organ Fogan For

dget y ve E r E r Every y

wwwallenorgancom

Page 4: 1 Ken Cowan - pcagoo.wildapricot.org

FEBRUARY 2018 VOLUME LXXX NO 64

Saturday September 23 2017Member Reading SessionSt Paulrsquos Lutheran Church Glenside900 am

Friday October 20 2017 Reformation Celebration led by Michael KrentzSettlement Music School Queen Lane Branch715 pm

Sunday November 5 2017Nathan Laube in concertSt Johnrsquos United Church of Christ Lansdale400 pm

Friday December 29 2017Chapter Holiday Party at the home of Kathleen Scheide

400 pm

Saturday January 13 2018January JumpStart featuring Mark Patterson as composer and conductor

Bryn Mawr Presbyterian Church Bryn Mawr900 am - 400 pm

Sunday February 18 2018Ken Cowan in concertUrsinus College Collegeville400 pm

Sunday April 15 2018Young Artists Concert and Panel Discussion featuring the newly installed C B Fisk IncOpus 150

Organists Amanda Mole and Joshua Stafford performing

Panel discussion led by James ThomashowerChrist Church Philadelphia400 pm

Saturday June 23 2018Kimmel Center Organ Day

Philadelphia Chapter of the AGOChapter Events

2017-2018We thank our Patrons

This list is updated monthly We receive information updatesregularly since members can join throughout the year If youhave made a donation and are not listed please contact ourchapter treasurer Bruce Marshall Treasureragophilaorg

Benefactors ($500+)_______________________________________Jeffrey B FowlerNorman Geist and Ethel Geist CAGO

Sponsors ($300-$499)___________________________________________________Jeffrey Brillhart Theodore W Didden CAGOSaacutendor Kaacutedaacuter FAGO Joseph J Lewis

Donors ($150-$299)___________________________________________________Rae Ann Anderson CAGO John H ByrneDoris J Dabrowski Robert H ErbWilliam P Fenimore David L FurnissJudith A Lang Steven McBrideAlan Morrison Conrad M OlieAllen R Popjoy Stephen F SchreiberAndrew M Senn Judith F StebnerGordon H Turk

Contributors ($50-$149)___________________________________________________Carol P Anders Robert K BettyLucas C Brown Mary Elizabeth Campbell CAGORonald T Chancler David ChristopherTom Colao Marjorie Lynch CummingsThomas J DeLuca Joyce Gambrell DraytonMaria de J Ellis Mary L Fenwick AAGORobert Fidler Pearl L FlambergJoan Gurniak Loretta S Hartnett SPCAndrew K Heller Ashley L HomerEvan J Jackson Martha N JohnsonPaul S Kinsey J Jinsok KraybillJeffrey P Lees Thomas S LeverRudy A Lucente Bruce R MarshallLeighton W Moyer Wesley D Parrott Richard J Pilch John E ReberJames R Robb Stephen W RossClair Rozier Yoshiko Seavey Paul Serresseque Alexander M SmithMarcia L Sommers Michael O Stairs

Friends ($25-$49)___________________________________________________Gloria E Bracy Nancy J Kahler-JowFrank L Thomson

FEBRUARY 2018 VOLUME LXXX NO 65K 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

CalendarAGOPhilagmailcom

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)

Sunday February 4 430 PM430 Prelude Bruce Barber organist 500 ChoralEvensong Saint Peters Choir of Boys Girls andAdults Darryl Roland Director Freewill offeringChrist Church Christiana Hundred 505 Buck RdWilmington DE 19807 3026553379wwwchristchurchdeorg

Thursday February 8 1230 PMIain Quinn organist Free Princeton University-Chapel Nassau and Washington Rds Princeton NJ6092583016 eplutzprincetoneduwwwprincetonedu~choir

Saturday February 10 100 PMFree demonstration of the Fred J Cooper MemorialOrgan as part of monthly free tours of the KimmelCenter Organ demo is presented by AGO partnersVerizon Hall The Kimmel Center 2158931999wwwkimmelcenterorg

Saturday February 10 700 PMBroadway by Request Sue Ellen Echard DirectorFreewill offering Reception Church of the HolySpirit-Episcopal 2871 Barndt Rd Harleysville PA2152348020 wwwchurchoftheholyspiritus

Sunday February 11 300 PMStephen Tharp organist Reception $20 suggesteddonation (adults only) Children and youth freeChrist Church Christiana Hundred 505 Buck RdWilmington DE 19807 3026553379wwwchristchurchdeorg

Thursday February 15 1230 PMDavid von Behren organist Free PrincetonUniversity-Chapel Nassau and Washington RdsPrinceton NJ 6092583016 eplutzprincetoneduwwwprincetonedu~choir

Sunday February 18 700 PMCompline Saint Peters Compline Choir DarrylRoland Director Freewill donation St PetersEpiscopal Church 313 Pine St Philadelphia PA2159255968 wwwstpetersphilaorg

Thursday February 22 1230 PMCorrado Cavalli organist Free Princeton University-Chapel Nassau and Washington Rds Princeton NJ6092583016 eplutzprincetoneduwwwprincetonedu~choir

Friday February 23 800 PMEric Plutz organist ldquoB A C H From Beginning toEndrdquo highlighting Bach organ works from each offour periods of the composerrsquos life Free PrincetonUniversity-Chapel Nassau and Washington RdsPrinceton NJ 6092583016 eplutzprincetoneduwwwprincetonedu~choir

Wednesday February 28 800 PMPeter Richard Conte and Andrew Ennis ndash Music forFlugelhorn and Organ Four-Hands $3530Longwood Gardens Ballroom US Rte 1 KennettSquare PA 6103881000 wwwlongwoodgardensorg

Roy Harker___________________Church of Saint Asaph

Bala Cynwyd Pennsylvania

H a r r y W i l k i n s o nIn Memoriam___________________PhD FAGO

Mary Elizabeth Campbell CAGO___________________Music Therapist ndash MAMT ndash BC

Private Music Teacher Therapist EDMR Practitioner

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

seasonal music substitute choral directing vocal workshopsevekeanecomcastnet 215-679-8614

FEBRUARY 2018 VOLUME LXXX NO 66

ORGAN HISTORICAL SOCIETYBynum Petty archivistorganhistoricalsocietyorg

In the 4th chapter of Genesisthe brothers Tubal and Jubal mdashdescendants of Cain mdash are

described as inventors and manu-facturers of musical instrumentsJubal is given credit as being thefather of all those who play the lyreand pipe

This print depicts Jubal seatedplaying an organ while Tubalworks hammering metal presum-ably for a musical instrument Alyre triangle and flute are on theground together with various toolsA fire blazes in the forge whilegroups of people dance and feastin the background

Tubal and JubalFrench woodcut 16th c

Program - Ken Cowan RecitalSunday February 18 at 400 pm (see Chapter News on page 1)

Sonata No 1 in f minor Felix Mendelssohn (1809-1847)I Allegro moderato e seriosoII AdagioIII Andante RecitIV Allegro assai vivace

Meacuteditation Louis Vierne (1870-1937)from Trois Improvisations (trans Maurice Durufleacute)

Toccata and Fugue in D minor J S Bach (1685-1750)Dorian BWV 538

Wotans Farewell and Magic Fire Music Richard Wagner (1813-1883)from Die Walkuumlre (arr EH Lemare)

Deuxieme Symphonie Op 26 Marcel Dupreacute (1886-1971)PreludioIntermezzoToccata

FEBRUARY 2018 VOLUME LXXX NO 67

October Chapel at Girard College2101 S College Avenue Philadelphia 19121E M Skinner 4m 107 rank 1933 Paul Eton host

November St Paulrsquos Lutheran Church120 North Easton Road Glenside 19038 Moller 3m rebuilt Rae Ann Anderson host

December Old Pine Presbyterian Church412 Pine Street Philadelphia 19106Steere organ 2m 1892 Thomas Faracco contact

January St Lukersquos United Church of Christ125 N Main St North Wales PA 19454Moller 2m Jon Leight host

February Abington Presbyterian Church1082 Old York Road Abington PA 19001Moller 3m rebuilt John Sall Ethel Geist hosts

March St Davidrsquos Episcopal Church763 Valley Forge Rd Wayne PA 19087Dobson 346 2007Clair Rozier Elaine Sonnenberg hosts

April First Presbyterian Church130 West Miner St West Chester PA 19382 Schantz 337 Marcia Sommers Sandor Kadar hosts

May St Johnrsquos United Church of Christ 500 W Main St Lansdale PA 194463 manual newly renovated by Reuter in 2017 David Furniss host

Andrew Heller Coordinator610-789-0146 TuesdayNoonagophilaorg

TUESDAY NOON RECITALS

February 6 ndash Erik MeyerFebruary 13 ndash Karen WhitneyFebruary 20 ndash Colin OrsquoMalleyFebruary 27 ndash Ethel Geist

Abington Presbyterian Church1082 Old York Rd Abington PA 19001

John Sall and Ethel Geist hosts

Saacutendor Kaacutedaacuter FAGO Chair 609-540-6548

EDUCATION COMMITTEE

Iam thrilled to announce that four young organistshave received an AGO Next Scholarship for 2018As you may know this program provides financial

assistance and encouragement for young persons tostudy the organ The recipients are between 15 and20 years old and have been studying organ withmembers of the Philadelphia AGO chapter Theinterview process included questions about theirfuture plans It is promising that all of them want tostudy organ at the college level

The AGO Next recipients for 2018 are ElizabethCorbett (age 15) Jinsok Kraybill (age 15) ColinOMalley (age 20) and Aaron Patterson (age 17)

The new semester ofimprovisation classesstarts in February Now isthe best time to registerand learn how to exploreyour hidden improvisa-tional skills

Jeff Brillharts group meets at Bryn MawrPresbyterian Church and Sandor Kadars at StPauls Lutheran Church in Ardmore Dates areposted on our chapterrsquos website

FEBRUARY 2018 VOLUME LXXX NO 68

Carolyn Boxmeyer_________________Flutist

2153338833

William J Gatens D Phil FAGO ChM___________________St John the Baptist Catholic Church Bridgeport PA

Congregation Adath Jeshurun Elkins ParkAmerican Record Guide

Mar jor ie Lynch Cummings___________________

CAGO First Presbyterian Church of Olney

Kar l Tr icomi MS___________________Mater Ecclesiae Roman Catholic ChurchRowan College at Burlington County856 482-7402 wwwkarltricomicom

WHERE AM I

The January puzzle really did have anorgan connection ndash it is the newly carvedstatue of bunnies near the corners ofCounty Line and Spring Mill roads inVillanova on the Stoneleigh estate Wehave been featuring wonderful photosfrom the Organ Historical Society of itsnew home there The grounds of theestate were donated by the Haas family toNatural Lands Trust and will eventually beopen to the public

The statue replaces an older carving ofseven bunnies that represented the Haasfamily ndash two parents and five childrenThe original was 4500 lbs and thereplacement was carved in March from a26000 lb oak stump by Marty Longcarver of the original and associate JazKatz You can find more information online from the Main Line Times Herersquos alink to get you started 

natlandsorgnewsmain-line-times-iconic-bunny-statue-returning-to-villanova

Where is thisinstrument

Many thanks to Adam F Dieffenbachand Emery Brothers for this submission

FEBRUARY 2018 VOLUME LXXX NO 69

WHAT IS A POE Pipe Organ Encounters are designed for teenagersages 13-18 who have achieved an intermediate level ofkeyboard proficiency Previous organ study is notrequired Special consideration with regards to age andtraining may be allowed by the POE Committee on anindividual basis

FEATURED INSTRUMENTS EM Skinner IV106 Girard CollegeRieger III83 Bryn Mawr Presbyterian ChurchEM Skinner IV46 Bryn Athyn CathedralFisk III49 Old Christ Church EpiscopalWanamaker Organ VI464 Macyrsquos department storeAeolian-Skinner V116 Curtis Institute of MusicAeolian-Skinner IV114 St Markrsquos Episcopal ChurchReuter IV82 First Presbyterian Church in PhiladelphiaMander III45 Chestnut Hill Presbyterian Church

OUTSTANDING FACULTY Faculty includes distinguished concert organists andchurch musicians from across the country as well asother university professors and local area organistsThis faculty is subject to change without notice Pleasesee our January issue for more information

Lucas Brown Monica Czausz Lou Carol Fix David Furniss Parker Kitterman Nathan Laube Marvin Mills Alan Morrison Shelly Moorman-Stahlman Eric Plutz Clair Rozier Kathleen Scheide

PIPE ORGAN ENCOUNTER July 8 ~ 13 2018

REGISTRATION FEE $55000Full payment is due at the time of registration

Cancellations after May 19 will not be refunded The cancellation fee prior to May 20 is $50

Mail this payment form and your check payable to Philadelphia Chapter AGOwith Philadelphia POE 2018 in the memo line to

Bryn Mawr Presbyterian Church Attn Edward Landin POE Registrar

625 Montgomery Avenue Bryn Mawr PA 19010

PIPE ORGAN ENCOUNTERmdash PAYMENT FORM mdash

Student Name __________________________________________________________________

Address __________________________________________________________________

__________________________________________________________________

Parent Name __________________________________________________________________

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Part-time Principal OrganistChurch of St Eleanor647 Locust Street Collegeville PA 19426wwwsteleanorcom 6104891647Posted 1918

The Principal Organist is a professional who holds cre-dentials andor experience in music and is a person offaith who has a thorough understanding of the RomanCatholic liturgy This person is responsible for effectiveand prayerful playing of the organ within the liturgicalcelebrations of Saint Eleanor Parish This is a part timeposition in a large vibrant suburban parish It includesflexible working hours that involves evenings weekendsand special liturgies as necessary Interested candidatesshould send resume and salary requirements toElizabeth Calabro at ecalabrosteleanorcom

Organist Music DirectorTrinity Church966 Trinity Road King of Prussia PA 19406wwwtrinitygulphmillsorg 6108281500Posted 1818

Trinity Gulph Mills is an Episcopal church thatrsquos slowlyrealizing its potential to be a dynamic voice in the King ofPrussia community As our organist and perhaps musicdirector you will help us in our mission to be a vibrantpresence The scope for a musician seeking to make adifference is considerable we hold a daily (said) Mass at730 am and sung Eucharist at 10 am on Sundays withan average attendance of 35-40 based on Rite II hymnsand liturgical responses In addition the church runsTrinity School with an enrollment of 75 and a staff of 13

If yoursquore a flexible musician able to inspire us throughmusic and looking to be part of our commitment to disci-pleship wersquod like to hear from you Wersquore offering acompetitive fee and terms for the right person Pleasecall Fr Stephen (6095162004) or write with your detailsto frstephentrinitygulphmillsorg Appointment effectivefrom January 28

Director of MusicTrinity Christian United Church of Christ2009 Church Rd Skippack PA 19474wwwtrinityskippackorg 6105844054Posted 111617

Trinity Christian United Church of Christ the only churchin Skippack Village is seeking a Director of Music Thisis a part-time position of approximately 6 to10 hours aweekThe Director of Music is responsible for the musicalorganization at Trinity Christian UCC including but notlimited to Sunday worship services special services andchoir The Director of Music will strive to bring the con-gregation closer to God through hymns anthems andpraise songs The ideal person will be energetic able to

work with all age groups experienced in accompanyingthe congregation and choir in contemporarymodernpraise music as well as traditional hymns on an electricpiano

To learn more about us please visit our web site atwwwtrinityskippackorg We invite you to become part ofa warm and welcoming community church united by acommon desire to serve Jesus Christ If interestedplease send a resume via email toskippacktrinitygmailcom or mail to Trinity ChristianUCC Attention Worship Committee Chair PO Box538 Skippack PA 19474

Director of Sacred MusicSt Agnes Catholic Church233 W Gay St West Chester PA 19380Posted 110517

St Agnes RC Church seeks a full-time Director ofSacred Music reporting to the Director of PastoralServices The Director of Sacred Music is responsiblefor all music associated with regular and specialMassesLiturgical Services of St Agnes Parish Theincumbent will direct and coordinate music for all parish-wide liturgical celebrations in coordination with theDirector of Pastoral Services provide organ music for allregularly scheduled Masses and any additional Massesscheduled for special days of the churchrsquos calendardirect and accompany all weekly rehearsals for the adultand childrenschool choirs coordinate and assign can-tors for liturgical services schedule special musicians asneeded prepare and implement the sacred music bud-get and assist with print web and social media market-ing related to recruiting choir members cantors andother musicians

Qualifications include a baccalaureate degree (MasterrsquosDegree preferred) two years of relevant experienceexpert proficiency on the organ being well-versed in theLectionary and liturgical calendar in choosing hymnsresponses and other special music and particularlybeing sensitive to the importance of music in the RomanCatholic tradition and possessing strong interpersonaland communication skills Resumes may be submittedto jobssaintagnesparishorg

Organist and AccompanistCalvary Lutheran Church730 S New St West Chester PA 19382wwwclcwcorg 6106962475Posted 102017

Calvary Lutheran Church is a large congregation seek-ing a part-time organist 15-18 hours per week Primaryresponsibilities include providing sacred organ music fortwo weekly worship services (traditional) accompanyingseveral choirs soloists and instrumental ensembles aswell as playing for weddings and funerals This individual

POSITIONS AVAILABLETom Lever Interim Positions Coordinator

2158550287 AGOPlacementagophilaorg

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 ndash applicants should be directed to thechurch for further information We would also be very grateful ifchurches encourage their organists to join our chapter ndash and manyinclude dues payment as a contract perk

Continued on Page 12

FEBRUARY 2018 VOLUME LXXX NO 612

must be available for weekly choir rehearsals (generallyone night per week) and occasional services and eventsas needed The candidate should be an accomplishedorganist but piano and accompanying skills are alsoessential It is preferred that the candidate has aBachelor of Music degree or suitable credentials butmust have evidence of formal organ training The organis a three manual AustinWalker with 105 ranks

Applicants should send a cover letter resume and threereferences to Mrs Kendra Werner Director of MusicMinistries at the church address above or email tokluwerneraolcom

Praise Team DirectorCalvary Lutheran Church730 S New St West Chester PA 19382wwwclcwcorg 6106962475Posted 102017

Calvary Lutheran Church is a large congregation seek-ing a part-time Praise Team Director 8-10 hours perweek Primary responsibilities include providing leader-ship for the Praise Team including selecting music andrehearsing ensemble musicians for one weekly worshipservice The candidate should be an accomplishedmusician Piano or guitar skills are preferred

Applicants should send a cover letter resume and threereferences to Mrs Kendra Werner Director of MusicMinistries at the church address above or email tokluwerneraolcom

OrganistPianistAccompanistConcord Presbyterian ChurchWilmington DelawarePosted 101317

Concord Presbyterian Church PC (USA) inWilmington Delaware an open and inclusive congrega-tion with a creative vibrant music program and dynamiccommunity concerts has a part-time (approx 10 hrs)opening for an organistpianistaccompanist TheConcord Presbyterian Church music ministry fosters apositive creative flexible collaborative environment Itis a short 30-minute commute from downtownPhiladelphia

While the full-time Minister of Music administers theoverall program plans and selects repertoire conductsand leads rehearsals the responsibilities of this positionare in coordination with the Music Minister to accom-pany choirs soloists and the congregation on organ orpiano (whichever is appropriate for the repertoire) forone weekly Sunday morning service and one Thursdayevening rehearsal per week provide appropriate pre-ludes and postludes for Sunday services and otheroccasional services where appropriate and accompanyoccasional additional rehearsals for the adult choir chil-drenyouth holiday services concerts or special churchevents as needed

While there is no specific degree requirement the bestcandidate will demonstrate values in accord with thoseof the church proficiency in performing and accompany-ing on both organ and piano excellent sight-readingstylistic proficiency in a variety of genres from classicalto contemporary a cooperative and collaborative spiritand good interpersonal skills

Compensation is at a competitive regional market ratefactoring in experienceexpertise and includes up to sixweeks flexible time off

Please forward further inquiries and materials toMatthew Pressley Concord Presbyterian Church 1800Fairfax Blvd Wilmington DE 19803 or via email tomatthewpressleyconcordpcorg

Music MinisterFirst Presbyterian Church at Norristown113 E Airy Street Norristown PA 19401Posted 6817First Presbyterian Church at Norristown seeks a part-time music minister to facilitate the glorification of ourHeavenly Father through the art of music This individ-ual will lead and develop the music ministry for thechurch in consultation with the pastor and Session in away that is consistent with its theology values and mis-sionResponsibilities include overseeing and leading allmusical aspects of the Sunday worship service and spe-cial services including selecting congregational hymnscoordinating music for prelude offertory and postludeproviding musical accompaniment during hymns andpraise songs leading the choir anthem(s) and coordi-nating guest musicians Responsibilities also includeleading and developing the adult choir assisting in coor-dination of a biweekly Thursday night praise service anddiscovering developing and empowering congregantmusicianship Ability and willingness to lead a hand bellchoir andor childrenrsquos choir is a plus Instrumentsinclude a three-manual Rodgers organ a 1938Steinway grand piano and a 1936 Mathushek grandpianoCandidates should play professional-level piano and becomfortable with contemporary traditional and ethnicmusical styles Ability to play organ is preferred addi-tional instruments are a plus A commitment of around6-10 hours per week are required with variations duringholidays or special circumstancesApplicants may contact the church office at firstpresnorristowngmailcom 6102721357 or Jim Serratore at jjserratoreaolcom 6108121107

Positions AvailableContinued from page 11____________________

FEBRUARY 2018 VOLUME LXXX NO 613

SOC Debra Bacak Sellersville PA 215-257-0553SOC David Burton Brown Philadelphia PA 267-297-6132SOC R Pernell Cunningham Philadelphia PA 215-678-0576SOC Doris J Dabrowski SPC Philadelphia PA 215-790-1115SOC Joyce Drayton Philadelphia PA 215-635-5778SOC Lee de Mets FAGO Chalfont PA 215-997-0219SOC Adam F Dieffenbach Telford PA 267-738-2326 SOC Joyce Drayton Philadelphia PA 215-635-5778SOC John Ervin Philadelphia PA 267-886-8212SOC Laurence Esposito Philadelphia PA 917-379-2361SO Karen B Fallows SPC Souderton PA 267-240-7800 SOC Susanna Faust West Chester PA 610-766-1812SOC Robert Fidler Cheltenham PA 215-260-3758SOC Jeremy J Flood CAGO Philadelphia PA 215-625-2747 SOC Kevin E Gane Aston PA 610-675-7875SOC 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 215-855-0287S Chiduzie Madubata Philadelphia PA 301-919-9632

SUNDAY SUBSTITUTESThe codes preceding each name have the following meanings S = Available to play on a SundayO = Available to play other services such as weddingsfuneralsweekdays 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 minimumPlease 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 AGOPlacementagophilaorg

SOC Elizabeth A Manus St Davids PA 610-293-9002SOC Mardia Melroy Ambler PA 215-646-1975SOC Constance H Mickel Bryn Mawr PA 610-527-9514SOC Scott Myers Ewing NJ 215-715-1003 SOC Steven H Neau Media PA 610-447-0214SO Irina Nenartovich CAGO Cherry Hill NJ 856-321-3465SO 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 Barbara Haddad Romesburg Drexel Hill PA 610-446-3540SOC Mark Shockey Langhorne PA 267-352-5139SO Alexander M Smith King of Prussia PA 610-265-4390SOC Rich Spotts Doylestown PA 267-371-2687SOC Dawn Stevens Drexel Hill PA 610-220-4797SOC Janet L Tebbel Philadelphia PA 267-250-7727SOC Fran Treisbach West Norriton Twp PA 484-231-1426SOC Matt Valent Collegeville PA 610-924-5088SOC John W Van Sant Trenton NJ 609-498-1768SOC John Walthausen Wilmington DE 310-738-6155SOC 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

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

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

Auditions recitals special eventshttpwwwelizabethmanuscom

We would like our substitute lists to be a valuable reliable and up to date resource for the community and forour members We want to include everyone who wishes to be listed and to do so as accurately as possiblePlease take a moment to let us know if you wish to be listed and are not if your information has changed or ifyou no longer wish to be listed We will be trying to ensure that only current chapter members are listed andas such will be removing names of non-renewed members If your name has been removed in error or if youneed corrections please contact Fran Treisbach as indicated above

Rudolph A Lucente___________________

Asst Wanamaker Grand Court Organ

Saacutendor Kaacutedaacuter FAGO___________________Organist Conductor Accompanist Improvisor

First Presbyterian ChurchWest Chester Pennsylvania

sandorkadarcom

FEBRUARY 2018 VOLUME LXXX NO 614

OC Lucas C Brown Philadelphia PA 267-474-8476 OC Joseph J Buches Philadelphia PA 610-220-9307 OC D Stephen Cable Bethlehem PA 484-866-6019OC Mary Eliz Campbell CAGO Phoenixville PA 484-995-6110O 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 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 OC Kathleen Flaherty Philadelphia PA 215-242-2964O 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 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 Warren Edward McCall Hopewell NJ 609-477-4927OC 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 meaningsO = Available to play other services such as weddingsfuneralsweekdays 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 minimumPlease 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 AGOPlacementagophilaorg

These organists are NOT available to play Sunday services

Code Substitute Location Phone Number Code Substitute Location Phone Number

bull Quality New Instrumentsbull Conscientious Electro-Pneumatic and Mechanical Restorationbull bull Consultationsbull

300 Old Reading Pike Suite 1D Stowe PA 19464P 6109709817 bull pjmorganscom bull pjmpjmorganscom

amp ASSOCIATES INCO R G A N B U I L D E R S

We would like our substitute lists to be a valuable reliable and up to date resource for the community and forour members We want to include everyone who wishes to be listed and to do so as accurately as possiblePlease take a moment to let us know if you wish to be listed and are not if your information has changed or ifyou no longer wish to be listed We will be trying to ensure that only current chapter members are listed andas such will be removing names of non-renewed members If your name has been removed in error or if youneed corrections please contact Fran Treisbach as indicated above

FEBRUARY 2018 VOLUME LXXX NO 615

TALE PIPESMary Elizabeth Campbell CAGO Editor

Answers to January TalePipes word scramble

Apologies If any of you are puzzlers you may have been overly puzzled there was a space that wentmissing from the second word in the final part of my January issue puzzle - it should have been a 3 letterword followed by two 4 letter words

(Heres the solution Krummhorn Diapason Dulciana Gamba Mixture Fifteenth Sesquialtera BourdonBombarde The choir director said One More Time )

February has many special days for such a shortmonth including of course Valentinersquos Day Inthe interest of warming up with a smidge of

romance here are a few thoughts about the hymnlsquoO Perfect Loversquo

This hymn like the AGO is very ecumenical in itsbackground The author Dorothy Frances Blomfield(1858-1932) was from an Anglican family Her fatherThe Rev F G Blomfield was an Anglican priestHer grandfather Dr Charles James Blomfield wasthe Bishop of London

Sources say that her sister was preparing to get mar-ried in 1883 and wanted a special wedding hymnand that Dorothy wrote her text in a matter of 15 min-utes to be set to the hymn tune lsquoStrength and Stayrsquowith melody by John Bacchus Dykes

Her hymn first appeared in print in 1889 in a hymnalsupplement and was added to the Hymnal in 1892Dorothy was married in 1897 to Gerald Gurney whowent from an acting career to becoming ordained inthe Church of England In 1919 they converted toCatholicism Dorothy went on to have two volumesof her poetry published as well as A Little Book ofQuiet a book of devotions

O Perfect Love all human thoughts transcendingLowly we kneel in prayer before Thy throne

That theirs may be the love which knows no ending Whom Thou in sacred vow dost join in one

Joseph Barnby (1838-1896) wrote the tune PerfectLove that we now associate with this hymn andwhich appears in various volumes of instrumentaland vocal wedding music He is said to have com-posed it for the wedding of the Duke and Duchess ofFife in 1889

Barnby was a chorister at York Minster as a child andeventually organist choirmaster there by age 12according to some sources He served as Precentorat Eton College 1875-1892 and succeeded CharlesGounoud as conductor of the Royal Albert Hall

Choral Society from 1871 He led the premiere per-formance in London of Bachrsquos St Matthewrsquos Passionin 1871 He would also conduct British premieres ofWagnerrsquos Parsifal and Dvorakrsquos Stabat Mater andregularly led performances of large classical worksthroughout his life

He wrote one oratorio ndash Rebekah 1870 ndash and had alarge outpouring of service music hymns songstrios anthems He was also very actively involved inediting hymnals He was known in his day as a con-summate musician and was knighted in 1892 Someof his other hymns include the tune Sarum which wasset to the text ldquoFor All the Saintsrdquo in 1868 the tuneMerrial which was written to the text ldquoNow the Day isOverrdquo and the tune Laudes Domini which is com-monly paired with the text lsquoWhen Morning Gilds theSkiesrsquo

Grant them the joy which brightens earthly sorrowGrant them the peace which calms all earthly strife

Grant them the vision of the glorious morrow That will reveal eternal love and life

NEWSLETTER OF THE PHILADELPHIA CHAPTER OF THE AMERICAN GUILD OF ORGANISTS

Katherine Reier Circulation Coordinator1936 Guernsey AvenueAbington PA 19001-3702

d ace and Bua Spr gan FoAn or F rAn organ Fogan For

dget y ve E r E r Every y

wwwallenorgancom

Page 5: 1 Ken Cowan - pcagoo.wildapricot.org

FEBRUARY 2018 VOLUME LXXX NO 65K 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

CalendarAGOPhilagmailcom

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)

Sunday February 4 430 PM430 Prelude Bruce Barber organist 500 ChoralEvensong Saint Peters Choir of Boys Girls andAdults Darryl Roland Director Freewill offeringChrist Church Christiana Hundred 505 Buck RdWilmington DE 19807 3026553379wwwchristchurchdeorg

Thursday February 8 1230 PMIain Quinn organist Free Princeton University-Chapel Nassau and Washington Rds Princeton NJ6092583016 eplutzprincetoneduwwwprincetonedu~choir

Saturday February 10 100 PMFree demonstration of the Fred J Cooper MemorialOrgan as part of monthly free tours of the KimmelCenter Organ demo is presented by AGO partnersVerizon Hall The Kimmel Center 2158931999wwwkimmelcenterorg

Saturday February 10 700 PMBroadway by Request Sue Ellen Echard DirectorFreewill offering Reception Church of the HolySpirit-Episcopal 2871 Barndt Rd Harleysville PA2152348020 wwwchurchoftheholyspiritus

Sunday February 11 300 PMStephen Tharp organist Reception $20 suggesteddonation (adults only) Children and youth freeChrist Church Christiana Hundred 505 Buck RdWilmington DE 19807 3026553379wwwchristchurchdeorg

Thursday February 15 1230 PMDavid von Behren organist Free PrincetonUniversity-Chapel Nassau and Washington RdsPrinceton NJ 6092583016 eplutzprincetoneduwwwprincetonedu~choir

Sunday February 18 700 PMCompline Saint Peters Compline Choir DarrylRoland Director Freewill donation St PetersEpiscopal Church 313 Pine St Philadelphia PA2159255968 wwwstpetersphilaorg

Thursday February 22 1230 PMCorrado Cavalli organist Free Princeton University-Chapel Nassau and Washington Rds Princeton NJ6092583016 eplutzprincetoneduwwwprincetonedu~choir

Friday February 23 800 PMEric Plutz organist ldquoB A C H From Beginning toEndrdquo highlighting Bach organ works from each offour periods of the composerrsquos life Free PrincetonUniversity-Chapel Nassau and Washington RdsPrinceton NJ 6092583016 eplutzprincetoneduwwwprincetonedu~choir

Wednesday February 28 800 PMPeter Richard Conte and Andrew Ennis ndash Music forFlugelhorn and Organ Four-Hands $3530Longwood Gardens Ballroom US Rte 1 KennettSquare PA 6103881000 wwwlongwoodgardensorg

Roy Harker___________________Church of Saint Asaph

Bala Cynwyd Pennsylvania

H a r r y W i l k i n s o nIn Memoriam___________________PhD FAGO

Mary Elizabeth Campbell CAGO___________________Music Therapist ndash MAMT ndash BC

Private Music Teacher Therapist EDMR Practitioner

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

seasonal music substitute choral directing vocal workshopsevekeanecomcastnet 215-679-8614

FEBRUARY 2018 VOLUME LXXX NO 66

ORGAN HISTORICAL SOCIETYBynum Petty archivistorganhistoricalsocietyorg

In the 4th chapter of Genesisthe brothers Tubal and Jubal mdashdescendants of Cain mdash are

described as inventors and manu-facturers of musical instrumentsJubal is given credit as being thefather of all those who play the lyreand pipe

This print depicts Jubal seatedplaying an organ while Tubalworks hammering metal presum-ably for a musical instrument Alyre triangle and flute are on theground together with various toolsA fire blazes in the forge whilegroups of people dance and feastin the background

Tubal and JubalFrench woodcut 16th c

Program - Ken Cowan RecitalSunday February 18 at 400 pm (see Chapter News on page 1)

Sonata No 1 in f minor Felix Mendelssohn (1809-1847)I Allegro moderato e seriosoII AdagioIII Andante RecitIV Allegro assai vivace

Meacuteditation Louis Vierne (1870-1937)from Trois Improvisations (trans Maurice Durufleacute)

Toccata and Fugue in D minor J S Bach (1685-1750)Dorian BWV 538

Wotans Farewell and Magic Fire Music Richard Wagner (1813-1883)from Die Walkuumlre (arr EH Lemare)

Deuxieme Symphonie Op 26 Marcel Dupreacute (1886-1971)PreludioIntermezzoToccata

FEBRUARY 2018 VOLUME LXXX NO 67

October Chapel at Girard College2101 S College Avenue Philadelphia 19121E M Skinner 4m 107 rank 1933 Paul Eton host

November St Paulrsquos Lutheran Church120 North Easton Road Glenside 19038 Moller 3m rebuilt Rae Ann Anderson host

December Old Pine Presbyterian Church412 Pine Street Philadelphia 19106Steere organ 2m 1892 Thomas Faracco contact

January St Lukersquos United Church of Christ125 N Main St North Wales PA 19454Moller 2m Jon Leight host

February Abington Presbyterian Church1082 Old York Road Abington PA 19001Moller 3m rebuilt John Sall Ethel Geist hosts

March St Davidrsquos Episcopal Church763 Valley Forge Rd Wayne PA 19087Dobson 346 2007Clair Rozier Elaine Sonnenberg hosts

April First Presbyterian Church130 West Miner St West Chester PA 19382 Schantz 337 Marcia Sommers Sandor Kadar hosts

May St Johnrsquos United Church of Christ 500 W Main St Lansdale PA 194463 manual newly renovated by Reuter in 2017 David Furniss host

Andrew Heller Coordinator610-789-0146 TuesdayNoonagophilaorg

TUESDAY NOON RECITALS

February 6 ndash Erik MeyerFebruary 13 ndash Karen WhitneyFebruary 20 ndash Colin OrsquoMalleyFebruary 27 ndash Ethel Geist

Abington Presbyterian Church1082 Old York Rd Abington PA 19001

John Sall and Ethel Geist hosts

Saacutendor Kaacutedaacuter FAGO Chair 609-540-6548

EDUCATION COMMITTEE

Iam thrilled to announce that four young organistshave received an AGO Next Scholarship for 2018As you may know this program provides financial

assistance and encouragement for young persons tostudy the organ The recipients are between 15 and20 years old and have been studying organ withmembers of the Philadelphia AGO chapter Theinterview process included questions about theirfuture plans It is promising that all of them want tostudy organ at the college level

The AGO Next recipients for 2018 are ElizabethCorbett (age 15) Jinsok Kraybill (age 15) ColinOMalley (age 20) and Aaron Patterson (age 17)

The new semester ofimprovisation classesstarts in February Now isthe best time to registerand learn how to exploreyour hidden improvisa-tional skills

Jeff Brillharts group meets at Bryn MawrPresbyterian Church and Sandor Kadars at StPauls Lutheran Church in Ardmore Dates areposted on our chapterrsquos website

FEBRUARY 2018 VOLUME LXXX NO 68

Carolyn Boxmeyer_________________Flutist

2153338833

William J Gatens D Phil FAGO ChM___________________St John the Baptist Catholic Church Bridgeport PA

Congregation Adath Jeshurun Elkins ParkAmerican Record Guide

Mar jor ie Lynch Cummings___________________

CAGO First Presbyterian Church of Olney

Kar l Tr icomi MS___________________Mater Ecclesiae Roman Catholic ChurchRowan College at Burlington County856 482-7402 wwwkarltricomicom

WHERE AM I

The January puzzle really did have anorgan connection ndash it is the newly carvedstatue of bunnies near the corners ofCounty Line and Spring Mill roads inVillanova on the Stoneleigh estate Wehave been featuring wonderful photosfrom the Organ Historical Society of itsnew home there The grounds of theestate were donated by the Haas family toNatural Lands Trust and will eventually beopen to the public

The statue replaces an older carving ofseven bunnies that represented the Haasfamily ndash two parents and five childrenThe original was 4500 lbs and thereplacement was carved in March from a26000 lb oak stump by Marty Longcarver of the original and associate JazKatz You can find more information online from the Main Line Times Herersquos alink to get you started 

natlandsorgnewsmain-line-times-iconic-bunny-statue-returning-to-villanova

Where is thisinstrument

Many thanks to Adam F Dieffenbachand Emery Brothers for this submission

FEBRUARY 2018 VOLUME LXXX NO 69

WHAT IS A POE Pipe Organ Encounters are designed for teenagersages 13-18 who have achieved an intermediate level ofkeyboard proficiency Previous organ study is notrequired Special consideration with regards to age andtraining may be allowed by the POE Committee on anindividual basis

FEATURED INSTRUMENTS EM Skinner IV106 Girard CollegeRieger III83 Bryn Mawr Presbyterian ChurchEM Skinner IV46 Bryn Athyn CathedralFisk III49 Old Christ Church EpiscopalWanamaker Organ VI464 Macyrsquos department storeAeolian-Skinner V116 Curtis Institute of MusicAeolian-Skinner IV114 St Markrsquos Episcopal ChurchReuter IV82 First Presbyterian Church in PhiladelphiaMander III45 Chestnut Hill Presbyterian Church

OUTSTANDING FACULTY Faculty includes distinguished concert organists andchurch musicians from across the country as well asother university professors and local area organistsThis faculty is subject to change without notice Pleasesee our January issue for more information

Lucas Brown Monica Czausz Lou Carol Fix David Furniss Parker Kitterman Nathan Laube Marvin Mills Alan Morrison Shelly Moorman-Stahlman Eric Plutz Clair Rozier Kathleen Scheide

PIPE ORGAN ENCOUNTER July 8 ~ 13 2018

REGISTRATION FEE $55000Full payment is due at the time of registration

Cancellations after May 19 will not be refunded The cancellation fee prior to May 20 is $50

Mail this payment form and your check payable to Philadelphia Chapter AGOwith Philadelphia POE 2018 in the memo line to

Bryn Mawr Presbyterian Church Attn Edward Landin POE Registrar

625 Montgomery Avenue Bryn Mawr PA 19010

PIPE ORGAN ENCOUNTERmdash PAYMENT FORM mdash

Student Name __________________________________________________________________

Address __________________________________________________________________

__________________________________________________________________

Parent Name __________________________________________________________________

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Part-time Principal OrganistChurch of St Eleanor647 Locust Street Collegeville PA 19426wwwsteleanorcom 6104891647Posted 1918

The Principal Organist is a professional who holds cre-dentials andor experience in music and is a person offaith who has a thorough understanding of the RomanCatholic liturgy This person is responsible for effectiveand prayerful playing of the organ within the liturgicalcelebrations of Saint Eleanor Parish This is a part timeposition in a large vibrant suburban parish It includesflexible working hours that involves evenings weekendsand special liturgies as necessary Interested candidatesshould send resume and salary requirements toElizabeth Calabro at ecalabrosteleanorcom

Organist Music DirectorTrinity Church966 Trinity Road King of Prussia PA 19406wwwtrinitygulphmillsorg 6108281500Posted 1818

Trinity Gulph Mills is an Episcopal church thatrsquos slowlyrealizing its potential to be a dynamic voice in the King ofPrussia community As our organist and perhaps musicdirector you will help us in our mission to be a vibrantpresence The scope for a musician seeking to make adifference is considerable we hold a daily (said) Mass at730 am and sung Eucharist at 10 am on Sundays withan average attendance of 35-40 based on Rite II hymnsand liturgical responses In addition the church runsTrinity School with an enrollment of 75 and a staff of 13

If yoursquore a flexible musician able to inspire us throughmusic and looking to be part of our commitment to disci-pleship wersquod like to hear from you Wersquore offering acompetitive fee and terms for the right person Pleasecall Fr Stephen (6095162004) or write with your detailsto frstephentrinitygulphmillsorg Appointment effectivefrom January 28

Director of MusicTrinity Christian United Church of Christ2009 Church Rd Skippack PA 19474wwwtrinityskippackorg 6105844054Posted 111617

Trinity Christian United Church of Christ the only churchin Skippack Village is seeking a Director of Music Thisis a part-time position of approximately 6 to10 hours aweekThe Director of Music is responsible for the musicalorganization at Trinity Christian UCC including but notlimited to Sunday worship services special services andchoir The Director of Music will strive to bring the con-gregation closer to God through hymns anthems andpraise songs The ideal person will be energetic able to

work with all age groups experienced in accompanyingthe congregation and choir in contemporarymodernpraise music as well as traditional hymns on an electricpiano

To learn more about us please visit our web site atwwwtrinityskippackorg We invite you to become part ofa warm and welcoming community church united by acommon desire to serve Jesus Christ If interestedplease send a resume via email toskippacktrinitygmailcom or mail to Trinity ChristianUCC Attention Worship Committee Chair PO Box538 Skippack PA 19474

Director of Sacred MusicSt Agnes Catholic Church233 W Gay St West Chester PA 19380Posted 110517

St Agnes RC Church seeks a full-time Director ofSacred Music reporting to the Director of PastoralServices The Director of Sacred Music is responsiblefor all music associated with regular and specialMassesLiturgical Services of St Agnes Parish Theincumbent will direct and coordinate music for all parish-wide liturgical celebrations in coordination with theDirector of Pastoral Services provide organ music for allregularly scheduled Masses and any additional Massesscheduled for special days of the churchrsquos calendardirect and accompany all weekly rehearsals for the adultand childrenschool choirs coordinate and assign can-tors for liturgical services schedule special musicians asneeded prepare and implement the sacred music bud-get and assist with print web and social media market-ing related to recruiting choir members cantors andother musicians

Qualifications include a baccalaureate degree (MasterrsquosDegree preferred) two years of relevant experienceexpert proficiency on the organ being well-versed in theLectionary and liturgical calendar in choosing hymnsresponses and other special music and particularlybeing sensitive to the importance of music in the RomanCatholic tradition and possessing strong interpersonaland communication skills Resumes may be submittedto jobssaintagnesparishorg

Organist and AccompanistCalvary Lutheran Church730 S New St West Chester PA 19382wwwclcwcorg 6106962475Posted 102017

Calvary Lutheran Church is a large congregation seek-ing a part-time organist 15-18 hours per week Primaryresponsibilities include providing sacred organ music fortwo weekly worship services (traditional) accompanyingseveral choirs soloists and instrumental ensembles aswell as playing for weddings and funerals This individual

POSITIONS AVAILABLETom Lever Interim Positions Coordinator

2158550287 AGOPlacementagophilaorg

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 ndash applicants should be directed to thechurch for further information We would also be very grateful ifchurches encourage their organists to join our chapter ndash and manyinclude dues payment as a contract perk

Continued on Page 12

FEBRUARY 2018 VOLUME LXXX NO 612

must be available for weekly choir rehearsals (generallyone night per week) and occasional services and eventsas needed The candidate should be an accomplishedorganist but piano and accompanying skills are alsoessential It is preferred that the candidate has aBachelor of Music degree or suitable credentials butmust have evidence of formal organ training The organis a three manual AustinWalker with 105 ranks

Applicants should send a cover letter resume and threereferences to Mrs Kendra Werner Director of MusicMinistries at the church address above or email tokluwerneraolcom

Praise Team DirectorCalvary Lutheran Church730 S New St West Chester PA 19382wwwclcwcorg 6106962475Posted 102017

Calvary Lutheran Church is a large congregation seek-ing a part-time Praise Team Director 8-10 hours perweek Primary responsibilities include providing leader-ship for the Praise Team including selecting music andrehearsing ensemble musicians for one weekly worshipservice The candidate should be an accomplishedmusician Piano or guitar skills are preferred

Applicants should send a cover letter resume and threereferences to Mrs Kendra Werner Director of MusicMinistries at the church address above or email tokluwerneraolcom

OrganistPianistAccompanistConcord Presbyterian ChurchWilmington DelawarePosted 101317

Concord Presbyterian Church PC (USA) inWilmington Delaware an open and inclusive congrega-tion with a creative vibrant music program and dynamiccommunity concerts has a part-time (approx 10 hrs)opening for an organistpianistaccompanist TheConcord Presbyterian Church music ministry fosters apositive creative flexible collaborative environment Itis a short 30-minute commute from downtownPhiladelphia

While the full-time Minister of Music administers theoverall program plans and selects repertoire conductsand leads rehearsals the responsibilities of this positionare in coordination with the Music Minister to accom-pany choirs soloists and the congregation on organ orpiano (whichever is appropriate for the repertoire) forone weekly Sunday morning service and one Thursdayevening rehearsal per week provide appropriate pre-ludes and postludes for Sunday services and otheroccasional services where appropriate and accompanyoccasional additional rehearsals for the adult choir chil-drenyouth holiday services concerts or special churchevents as needed

While there is no specific degree requirement the bestcandidate will demonstrate values in accord with thoseof the church proficiency in performing and accompany-ing on both organ and piano excellent sight-readingstylistic proficiency in a variety of genres from classicalto contemporary a cooperative and collaborative spiritand good interpersonal skills

Compensation is at a competitive regional market ratefactoring in experienceexpertise and includes up to sixweeks flexible time off

Please forward further inquiries and materials toMatthew Pressley Concord Presbyterian Church 1800Fairfax Blvd Wilmington DE 19803 or via email tomatthewpressleyconcordpcorg

Music MinisterFirst Presbyterian Church at Norristown113 E Airy Street Norristown PA 19401Posted 6817First Presbyterian Church at Norristown seeks a part-time music minister to facilitate the glorification of ourHeavenly Father through the art of music This individ-ual will lead and develop the music ministry for thechurch in consultation with the pastor and Session in away that is consistent with its theology values and mis-sionResponsibilities include overseeing and leading allmusical aspects of the Sunday worship service and spe-cial services including selecting congregational hymnscoordinating music for prelude offertory and postludeproviding musical accompaniment during hymns andpraise songs leading the choir anthem(s) and coordi-nating guest musicians Responsibilities also includeleading and developing the adult choir assisting in coor-dination of a biweekly Thursday night praise service anddiscovering developing and empowering congregantmusicianship Ability and willingness to lead a hand bellchoir andor childrenrsquos choir is a plus Instrumentsinclude a three-manual Rodgers organ a 1938Steinway grand piano and a 1936 Mathushek grandpianoCandidates should play professional-level piano and becomfortable with contemporary traditional and ethnicmusical styles Ability to play organ is preferred addi-tional instruments are a plus A commitment of around6-10 hours per week are required with variations duringholidays or special circumstancesApplicants may contact the church office at firstpresnorristowngmailcom 6102721357 or Jim Serratore at jjserratoreaolcom 6108121107

Positions AvailableContinued from page 11____________________

FEBRUARY 2018 VOLUME LXXX NO 613

SOC Debra Bacak Sellersville PA 215-257-0553SOC David Burton Brown Philadelphia PA 267-297-6132SOC R Pernell Cunningham Philadelphia PA 215-678-0576SOC Doris J Dabrowski SPC Philadelphia PA 215-790-1115SOC Joyce Drayton Philadelphia PA 215-635-5778SOC Lee de Mets FAGO Chalfont PA 215-997-0219SOC Adam F Dieffenbach Telford PA 267-738-2326 SOC Joyce Drayton Philadelphia PA 215-635-5778SOC John Ervin Philadelphia PA 267-886-8212SOC Laurence Esposito Philadelphia PA 917-379-2361SO Karen B Fallows SPC Souderton PA 267-240-7800 SOC Susanna Faust West Chester PA 610-766-1812SOC Robert Fidler Cheltenham PA 215-260-3758SOC Jeremy J Flood CAGO Philadelphia PA 215-625-2747 SOC Kevin E Gane Aston PA 610-675-7875SOC 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 215-855-0287S Chiduzie Madubata Philadelphia PA 301-919-9632

SUNDAY SUBSTITUTESThe codes preceding each name have the following meanings S = Available to play on a SundayO = Available to play other services such as weddingsfuneralsweekdays 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 minimumPlease 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 AGOPlacementagophilaorg

SOC Elizabeth A Manus St Davids PA 610-293-9002SOC Mardia Melroy Ambler PA 215-646-1975SOC Constance H Mickel Bryn Mawr PA 610-527-9514SOC Scott Myers Ewing NJ 215-715-1003 SOC Steven H Neau Media PA 610-447-0214SO Irina Nenartovich CAGO Cherry Hill NJ 856-321-3465SO 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 Barbara Haddad Romesburg Drexel Hill PA 610-446-3540SOC Mark Shockey Langhorne PA 267-352-5139SO Alexander M Smith King of Prussia PA 610-265-4390SOC Rich Spotts Doylestown PA 267-371-2687SOC Dawn Stevens Drexel Hill PA 610-220-4797SOC Janet L Tebbel Philadelphia PA 267-250-7727SOC Fran Treisbach West Norriton Twp PA 484-231-1426SOC Matt Valent Collegeville PA 610-924-5088SOC John W Van Sant Trenton NJ 609-498-1768SOC John Walthausen Wilmington DE 310-738-6155SOC 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

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

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

Auditions recitals special eventshttpwwwelizabethmanuscom

We would like our substitute lists to be a valuable reliable and up to date resource for the community and forour members We want to include everyone who wishes to be listed and to do so as accurately as possiblePlease take a moment to let us know if you wish to be listed and are not if your information has changed or ifyou no longer wish to be listed We will be trying to ensure that only current chapter members are listed andas such will be removing names of non-renewed members If your name has been removed in error or if youneed corrections please contact Fran Treisbach as indicated above

Rudolph A Lucente___________________

Asst Wanamaker Grand Court Organ

Saacutendor Kaacutedaacuter FAGO___________________Organist Conductor Accompanist Improvisor

First Presbyterian ChurchWest Chester Pennsylvania

sandorkadarcom

FEBRUARY 2018 VOLUME LXXX NO 614

OC Lucas C Brown Philadelphia PA 267-474-8476 OC Joseph J Buches Philadelphia PA 610-220-9307 OC D Stephen Cable Bethlehem PA 484-866-6019OC Mary Eliz Campbell CAGO Phoenixville PA 484-995-6110O 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 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 OC Kathleen Flaherty Philadelphia PA 215-242-2964O 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 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 Warren Edward McCall Hopewell NJ 609-477-4927OC 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 meaningsO = Available to play other services such as weddingsfuneralsweekdays 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 minimumPlease 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 AGOPlacementagophilaorg

These organists are NOT available to play Sunday services

Code Substitute Location Phone Number Code Substitute Location Phone Number

bull Quality New Instrumentsbull Conscientious Electro-Pneumatic and Mechanical Restorationbull bull Consultationsbull

300 Old Reading Pike Suite 1D Stowe PA 19464P 6109709817 bull pjmorganscom bull pjmpjmorganscom

amp ASSOCIATES INCO R G A N B U I L D E R S

We would like our substitute lists to be a valuable reliable and up to date resource for the community and forour members We want to include everyone who wishes to be listed and to do so as accurately as possiblePlease take a moment to let us know if you wish to be listed and are not if your information has changed or ifyou no longer wish to be listed We will be trying to ensure that only current chapter members are listed andas such will be removing names of non-renewed members If your name has been removed in error or if youneed corrections please contact Fran Treisbach as indicated above

FEBRUARY 2018 VOLUME LXXX NO 615

TALE PIPESMary Elizabeth Campbell CAGO Editor

Answers to January TalePipes word scramble

Apologies If any of you are puzzlers you may have been overly puzzled there was a space that wentmissing from the second word in the final part of my January issue puzzle - it should have been a 3 letterword followed by two 4 letter words

(Heres the solution Krummhorn Diapason Dulciana Gamba Mixture Fifteenth Sesquialtera BourdonBombarde The choir director said One More Time )

February has many special days for such a shortmonth including of course Valentinersquos Day Inthe interest of warming up with a smidge of

romance here are a few thoughts about the hymnlsquoO Perfect Loversquo

This hymn like the AGO is very ecumenical in itsbackground The author Dorothy Frances Blomfield(1858-1932) was from an Anglican family Her fatherThe Rev F G Blomfield was an Anglican priestHer grandfather Dr Charles James Blomfield wasthe Bishop of London

Sources say that her sister was preparing to get mar-ried in 1883 and wanted a special wedding hymnand that Dorothy wrote her text in a matter of 15 min-utes to be set to the hymn tune lsquoStrength and Stayrsquowith melody by John Bacchus Dykes

Her hymn first appeared in print in 1889 in a hymnalsupplement and was added to the Hymnal in 1892Dorothy was married in 1897 to Gerald Gurney whowent from an acting career to becoming ordained inthe Church of England In 1919 they converted toCatholicism Dorothy went on to have two volumesof her poetry published as well as A Little Book ofQuiet a book of devotions

O Perfect Love all human thoughts transcendingLowly we kneel in prayer before Thy throne

That theirs may be the love which knows no ending Whom Thou in sacred vow dost join in one

Joseph Barnby (1838-1896) wrote the tune PerfectLove that we now associate with this hymn andwhich appears in various volumes of instrumentaland vocal wedding music He is said to have com-posed it for the wedding of the Duke and Duchess ofFife in 1889

Barnby was a chorister at York Minster as a child andeventually organist choirmaster there by age 12according to some sources He served as Precentorat Eton College 1875-1892 and succeeded CharlesGounoud as conductor of the Royal Albert Hall

Choral Society from 1871 He led the premiere per-formance in London of Bachrsquos St Matthewrsquos Passionin 1871 He would also conduct British premieres ofWagnerrsquos Parsifal and Dvorakrsquos Stabat Mater andregularly led performances of large classical worksthroughout his life

He wrote one oratorio ndash Rebekah 1870 ndash and had alarge outpouring of service music hymns songstrios anthems He was also very actively involved inediting hymnals He was known in his day as a con-summate musician and was knighted in 1892 Someof his other hymns include the tune Sarum which wasset to the text ldquoFor All the Saintsrdquo in 1868 the tuneMerrial which was written to the text ldquoNow the Day isOverrdquo and the tune Laudes Domini which is com-monly paired with the text lsquoWhen Morning Gilds theSkiesrsquo

Grant them the joy which brightens earthly sorrowGrant them the peace which calms all earthly strife

Grant them the vision of the glorious morrow That will reveal eternal love and life

NEWSLETTER OF THE PHILADELPHIA CHAPTER OF THE AMERICAN GUILD OF ORGANISTS

Katherine Reier Circulation Coordinator1936 Guernsey AvenueAbington PA 19001-3702

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dget y ve E r E r Every y

wwwallenorgancom

Page 6: 1 Ken Cowan - pcagoo.wildapricot.org

FEBRUARY 2018 VOLUME LXXX NO 66

ORGAN HISTORICAL SOCIETYBynum Petty archivistorganhistoricalsocietyorg

In the 4th chapter of Genesisthe brothers Tubal and Jubal mdashdescendants of Cain mdash are

described as inventors and manu-facturers of musical instrumentsJubal is given credit as being thefather of all those who play the lyreand pipe

This print depicts Jubal seatedplaying an organ while Tubalworks hammering metal presum-ably for a musical instrument Alyre triangle and flute are on theground together with various toolsA fire blazes in the forge whilegroups of people dance and feastin the background

Tubal and JubalFrench woodcut 16th c

Program - Ken Cowan RecitalSunday February 18 at 400 pm (see Chapter News on page 1)

Sonata No 1 in f minor Felix Mendelssohn (1809-1847)I Allegro moderato e seriosoII AdagioIII Andante RecitIV Allegro assai vivace

Meacuteditation Louis Vierne (1870-1937)from Trois Improvisations (trans Maurice Durufleacute)

Toccata and Fugue in D minor J S Bach (1685-1750)Dorian BWV 538

Wotans Farewell and Magic Fire Music Richard Wagner (1813-1883)from Die Walkuumlre (arr EH Lemare)

Deuxieme Symphonie Op 26 Marcel Dupreacute (1886-1971)PreludioIntermezzoToccata

FEBRUARY 2018 VOLUME LXXX NO 67

October Chapel at Girard College2101 S College Avenue Philadelphia 19121E M Skinner 4m 107 rank 1933 Paul Eton host

November St Paulrsquos Lutheran Church120 North Easton Road Glenside 19038 Moller 3m rebuilt Rae Ann Anderson host

December Old Pine Presbyterian Church412 Pine Street Philadelphia 19106Steere organ 2m 1892 Thomas Faracco contact

January St Lukersquos United Church of Christ125 N Main St North Wales PA 19454Moller 2m Jon Leight host

February Abington Presbyterian Church1082 Old York Road Abington PA 19001Moller 3m rebuilt John Sall Ethel Geist hosts

March St Davidrsquos Episcopal Church763 Valley Forge Rd Wayne PA 19087Dobson 346 2007Clair Rozier Elaine Sonnenberg hosts

April First Presbyterian Church130 West Miner St West Chester PA 19382 Schantz 337 Marcia Sommers Sandor Kadar hosts

May St Johnrsquos United Church of Christ 500 W Main St Lansdale PA 194463 manual newly renovated by Reuter in 2017 David Furniss host

Andrew Heller Coordinator610-789-0146 TuesdayNoonagophilaorg

TUESDAY NOON RECITALS

February 6 ndash Erik MeyerFebruary 13 ndash Karen WhitneyFebruary 20 ndash Colin OrsquoMalleyFebruary 27 ndash Ethel Geist

Abington Presbyterian Church1082 Old York Rd Abington PA 19001

John Sall and Ethel Geist hosts

Saacutendor Kaacutedaacuter FAGO Chair 609-540-6548

EDUCATION COMMITTEE

Iam thrilled to announce that four young organistshave received an AGO Next Scholarship for 2018As you may know this program provides financial

assistance and encouragement for young persons tostudy the organ The recipients are between 15 and20 years old and have been studying organ withmembers of the Philadelphia AGO chapter Theinterview process included questions about theirfuture plans It is promising that all of them want tostudy organ at the college level

The AGO Next recipients for 2018 are ElizabethCorbett (age 15) Jinsok Kraybill (age 15) ColinOMalley (age 20) and Aaron Patterson (age 17)

The new semester ofimprovisation classesstarts in February Now isthe best time to registerand learn how to exploreyour hidden improvisa-tional skills

Jeff Brillharts group meets at Bryn MawrPresbyterian Church and Sandor Kadars at StPauls Lutheran Church in Ardmore Dates areposted on our chapterrsquos website

FEBRUARY 2018 VOLUME LXXX NO 68

Carolyn Boxmeyer_________________Flutist

2153338833

William J Gatens D Phil FAGO ChM___________________St John the Baptist Catholic Church Bridgeport PA

Congregation Adath Jeshurun Elkins ParkAmerican Record Guide

Mar jor ie Lynch Cummings___________________

CAGO First Presbyterian Church of Olney

Kar l Tr icomi MS___________________Mater Ecclesiae Roman Catholic ChurchRowan College at Burlington County856 482-7402 wwwkarltricomicom

WHERE AM I

The January puzzle really did have anorgan connection ndash it is the newly carvedstatue of bunnies near the corners ofCounty Line and Spring Mill roads inVillanova on the Stoneleigh estate Wehave been featuring wonderful photosfrom the Organ Historical Society of itsnew home there The grounds of theestate were donated by the Haas family toNatural Lands Trust and will eventually beopen to the public

The statue replaces an older carving ofseven bunnies that represented the Haasfamily ndash two parents and five childrenThe original was 4500 lbs and thereplacement was carved in March from a26000 lb oak stump by Marty Longcarver of the original and associate JazKatz You can find more information online from the Main Line Times Herersquos alink to get you started 

natlandsorgnewsmain-line-times-iconic-bunny-statue-returning-to-villanova

Where is thisinstrument

Many thanks to Adam F Dieffenbachand Emery Brothers for this submission

FEBRUARY 2018 VOLUME LXXX NO 69

WHAT IS A POE Pipe Organ Encounters are designed for teenagersages 13-18 who have achieved an intermediate level ofkeyboard proficiency Previous organ study is notrequired Special consideration with regards to age andtraining may be allowed by the POE Committee on anindividual basis

FEATURED INSTRUMENTS EM Skinner IV106 Girard CollegeRieger III83 Bryn Mawr Presbyterian ChurchEM Skinner IV46 Bryn Athyn CathedralFisk III49 Old Christ Church EpiscopalWanamaker Organ VI464 Macyrsquos department storeAeolian-Skinner V116 Curtis Institute of MusicAeolian-Skinner IV114 St Markrsquos Episcopal ChurchReuter IV82 First Presbyterian Church in PhiladelphiaMander III45 Chestnut Hill Presbyterian Church

OUTSTANDING FACULTY Faculty includes distinguished concert organists andchurch musicians from across the country as well asother university professors and local area organistsThis faculty is subject to change without notice Pleasesee our January issue for more information

Lucas Brown Monica Czausz Lou Carol Fix David Furniss Parker Kitterman Nathan Laube Marvin Mills Alan Morrison Shelly Moorman-Stahlman Eric Plutz Clair Rozier Kathleen Scheide

PIPE ORGAN ENCOUNTER July 8 ~ 13 2018

REGISTRATION FEE $55000Full payment is due at the time of registration

Cancellations after May 19 will not be refunded The cancellation fee prior to May 20 is $50

Mail this payment form and your check payable to Philadelphia Chapter AGOwith Philadelphia POE 2018 in the memo line to

Bryn Mawr Presbyterian Church Attn Edward Landin POE Registrar

625 Montgomery Avenue Bryn Mawr PA 19010

PIPE ORGAN ENCOUNTERmdash PAYMENT FORM mdash

Student Name __________________________________________________________________

Address __________________________________________________________________

__________________________________________________________________

Parent Name __________________________________________________________________

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Part-time Principal OrganistChurch of St Eleanor647 Locust Street Collegeville PA 19426wwwsteleanorcom 6104891647Posted 1918

The Principal Organist is a professional who holds cre-dentials andor experience in music and is a person offaith who has a thorough understanding of the RomanCatholic liturgy This person is responsible for effectiveand prayerful playing of the organ within the liturgicalcelebrations of Saint Eleanor Parish This is a part timeposition in a large vibrant suburban parish It includesflexible working hours that involves evenings weekendsand special liturgies as necessary Interested candidatesshould send resume and salary requirements toElizabeth Calabro at ecalabrosteleanorcom

Organist Music DirectorTrinity Church966 Trinity Road King of Prussia PA 19406wwwtrinitygulphmillsorg 6108281500Posted 1818

Trinity Gulph Mills is an Episcopal church thatrsquos slowlyrealizing its potential to be a dynamic voice in the King ofPrussia community As our organist and perhaps musicdirector you will help us in our mission to be a vibrantpresence The scope for a musician seeking to make adifference is considerable we hold a daily (said) Mass at730 am and sung Eucharist at 10 am on Sundays withan average attendance of 35-40 based on Rite II hymnsand liturgical responses In addition the church runsTrinity School with an enrollment of 75 and a staff of 13

If yoursquore a flexible musician able to inspire us throughmusic and looking to be part of our commitment to disci-pleship wersquod like to hear from you Wersquore offering acompetitive fee and terms for the right person Pleasecall Fr Stephen (6095162004) or write with your detailsto frstephentrinitygulphmillsorg Appointment effectivefrom January 28

Director of MusicTrinity Christian United Church of Christ2009 Church Rd Skippack PA 19474wwwtrinityskippackorg 6105844054Posted 111617

Trinity Christian United Church of Christ the only churchin Skippack Village is seeking a Director of Music Thisis a part-time position of approximately 6 to10 hours aweekThe Director of Music is responsible for the musicalorganization at Trinity Christian UCC including but notlimited to Sunday worship services special services andchoir The Director of Music will strive to bring the con-gregation closer to God through hymns anthems andpraise songs The ideal person will be energetic able to

work with all age groups experienced in accompanyingthe congregation and choir in contemporarymodernpraise music as well as traditional hymns on an electricpiano

To learn more about us please visit our web site atwwwtrinityskippackorg We invite you to become part ofa warm and welcoming community church united by acommon desire to serve Jesus Christ If interestedplease send a resume via email toskippacktrinitygmailcom or mail to Trinity ChristianUCC Attention Worship Committee Chair PO Box538 Skippack PA 19474

Director of Sacred MusicSt Agnes Catholic Church233 W Gay St West Chester PA 19380Posted 110517

St Agnes RC Church seeks a full-time Director ofSacred Music reporting to the Director of PastoralServices The Director of Sacred Music is responsiblefor all music associated with regular and specialMassesLiturgical Services of St Agnes Parish Theincumbent will direct and coordinate music for all parish-wide liturgical celebrations in coordination with theDirector of Pastoral Services provide organ music for allregularly scheduled Masses and any additional Massesscheduled for special days of the churchrsquos calendardirect and accompany all weekly rehearsals for the adultand childrenschool choirs coordinate and assign can-tors for liturgical services schedule special musicians asneeded prepare and implement the sacred music bud-get and assist with print web and social media market-ing related to recruiting choir members cantors andother musicians

Qualifications include a baccalaureate degree (MasterrsquosDegree preferred) two years of relevant experienceexpert proficiency on the organ being well-versed in theLectionary and liturgical calendar in choosing hymnsresponses and other special music and particularlybeing sensitive to the importance of music in the RomanCatholic tradition and possessing strong interpersonaland communication skills Resumes may be submittedto jobssaintagnesparishorg

Organist and AccompanistCalvary Lutheran Church730 S New St West Chester PA 19382wwwclcwcorg 6106962475Posted 102017

Calvary Lutheran Church is a large congregation seek-ing a part-time organist 15-18 hours per week Primaryresponsibilities include providing sacred organ music fortwo weekly worship services (traditional) accompanyingseveral choirs soloists and instrumental ensembles aswell as playing for weddings and funerals This individual

POSITIONS AVAILABLETom Lever Interim Positions Coordinator

2158550287 AGOPlacementagophilaorg

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 ndash applicants should be directed to thechurch for further information We would also be very grateful ifchurches encourage their organists to join our chapter ndash and manyinclude dues payment as a contract perk

Continued on Page 12

FEBRUARY 2018 VOLUME LXXX NO 612

must be available for weekly choir rehearsals (generallyone night per week) and occasional services and eventsas needed The candidate should be an accomplishedorganist but piano and accompanying skills are alsoessential It is preferred that the candidate has aBachelor of Music degree or suitable credentials butmust have evidence of formal organ training The organis a three manual AustinWalker with 105 ranks

Applicants should send a cover letter resume and threereferences to Mrs Kendra Werner Director of MusicMinistries at the church address above or email tokluwerneraolcom

Praise Team DirectorCalvary Lutheran Church730 S New St West Chester PA 19382wwwclcwcorg 6106962475Posted 102017

Calvary Lutheran Church is a large congregation seek-ing a part-time Praise Team Director 8-10 hours perweek Primary responsibilities include providing leader-ship for the Praise Team including selecting music andrehearsing ensemble musicians for one weekly worshipservice The candidate should be an accomplishedmusician Piano or guitar skills are preferred

Applicants should send a cover letter resume and threereferences to Mrs Kendra Werner Director of MusicMinistries at the church address above or email tokluwerneraolcom

OrganistPianistAccompanistConcord Presbyterian ChurchWilmington DelawarePosted 101317

Concord Presbyterian Church PC (USA) inWilmington Delaware an open and inclusive congrega-tion with a creative vibrant music program and dynamiccommunity concerts has a part-time (approx 10 hrs)opening for an organistpianistaccompanist TheConcord Presbyterian Church music ministry fosters apositive creative flexible collaborative environment Itis a short 30-minute commute from downtownPhiladelphia

While the full-time Minister of Music administers theoverall program plans and selects repertoire conductsand leads rehearsals the responsibilities of this positionare in coordination with the Music Minister to accom-pany choirs soloists and the congregation on organ orpiano (whichever is appropriate for the repertoire) forone weekly Sunday morning service and one Thursdayevening rehearsal per week provide appropriate pre-ludes and postludes for Sunday services and otheroccasional services where appropriate and accompanyoccasional additional rehearsals for the adult choir chil-drenyouth holiday services concerts or special churchevents as needed

While there is no specific degree requirement the bestcandidate will demonstrate values in accord with thoseof the church proficiency in performing and accompany-ing on both organ and piano excellent sight-readingstylistic proficiency in a variety of genres from classicalto contemporary a cooperative and collaborative spiritand good interpersonal skills

Compensation is at a competitive regional market ratefactoring in experienceexpertise and includes up to sixweeks flexible time off

Please forward further inquiries and materials toMatthew Pressley Concord Presbyterian Church 1800Fairfax Blvd Wilmington DE 19803 or via email tomatthewpressleyconcordpcorg

Music MinisterFirst Presbyterian Church at Norristown113 E Airy Street Norristown PA 19401Posted 6817First Presbyterian Church at Norristown seeks a part-time music minister to facilitate the glorification of ourHeavenly Father through the art of music This individ-ual will lead and develop the music ministry for thechurch in consultation with the pastor and Session in away that is consistent with its theology values and mis-sionResponsibilities include overseeing and leading allmusical aspects of the Sunday worship service and spe-cial services including selecting congregational hymnscoordinating music for prelude offertory and postludeproviding musical accompaniment during hymns andpraise songs leading the choir anthem(s) and coordi-nating guest musicians Responsibilities also includeleading and developing the adult choir assisting in coor-dination of a biweekly Thursday night praise service anddiscovering developing and empowering congregantmusicianship Ability and willingness to lead a hand bellchoir andor childrenrsquos choir is a plus Instrumentsinclude a three-manual Rodgers organ a 1938Steinway grand piano and a 1936 Mathushek grandpianoCandidates should play professional-level piano and becomfortable with contemporary traditional and ethnicmusical styles Ability to play organ is preferred addi-tional instruments are a plus A commitment of around6-10 hours per week are required with variations duringholidays or special circumstancesApplicants may contact the church office at firstpresnorristowngmailcom 6102721357 or Jim Serratore at jjserratoreaolcom 6108121107

Positions AvailableContinued from page 11____________________

FEBRUARY 2018 VOLUME LXXX NO 613

SOC Debra Bacak Sellersville PA 215-257-0553SOC David Burton Brown Philadelphia PA 267-297-6132SOC R Pernell Cunningham Philadelphia PA 215-678-0576SOC Doris J Dabrowski SPC Philadelphia PA 215-790-1115SOC Joyce Drayton Philadelphia PA 215-635-5778SOC Lee de Mets FAGO Chalfont PA 215-997-0219SOC Adam F Dieffenbach Telford PA 267-738-2326 SOC Joyce Drayton Philadelphia PA 215-635-5778SOC John Ervin Philadelphia PA 267-886-8212SOC Laurence Esposito Philadelphia PA 917-379-2361SO Karen B Fallows SPC Souderton PA 267-240-7800 SOC Susanna Faust West Chester PA 610-766-1812SOC Robert Fidler Cheltenham PA 215-260-3758SOC Jeremy J Flood CAGO Philadelphia PA 215-625-2747 SOC Kevin E Gane Aston PA 610-675-7875SOC 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 215-855-0287S Chiduzie Madubata Philadelphia PA 301-919-9632

SUNDAY SUBSTITUTESThe codes preceding each name have the following meanings S = Available to play on a SundayO = Available to play other services such as weddingsfuneralsweekdays 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 minimumPlease 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 AGOPlacementagophilaorg

SOC Elizabeth A Manus St Davids PA 610-293-9002SOC Mardia Melroy Ambler PA 215-646-1975SOC Constance H Mickel Bryn Mawr PA 610-527-9514SOC Scott Myers Ewing NJ 215-715-1003 SOC Steven H Neau Media PA 610-447-0214SO Irina Nenartovich CAGO Cherry Hill NJ 856-321-3465SO 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 Barbara Haddad Romesburg Drexel Hill PA 610-446-3540SOC Mark Shockey Langhorne PA 267-352-5139SO Alexander M Smith King of Prussia PA 610-265-4390SOC Rich Spotts Doylestown PA 267-371-2687SOC Dawn Stevens Drexel Hill PA 610-220-4797SOC Janet L Tebbel Philadelphia PA 267-250-7727SOC Fran Treisbach West Norriton Twp PA 484-231-1426SOC Matt Valent Collegeville PA 610-924-5088SOC John W Van Sant Trenton NJ 609-498-1768SOC John Walthausen Wilmington DE 310-738-6155SOC 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

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

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

Auditions recitals special eventshttpwwwelizabethmanuscom

We would like our substitute lists to be a valuable reliable and up to date resource for the community and forour members We want to include everyone who wishes to be listed and to do so as accurately as possiblePlease take a moment to let us know if you wish to be listed and are not if your information has changed or ifyou no longer wish to be listed We will be trying to ensure that only current chapter members are listed andas such will be removing names of non-renewed members If your name has been removed in error or if youneed corrections please contact Fran Treisbach as indicated above

Rudolph A Lucente___________________

Asst Wanamaker Grand Court Organ

Saacutendor Kaacutedaacuter FAGO___________________Organist Conductor Accompanist Improvisor

First Presbyterian ChurchWest Chester Pennsylvania

sandorkadarcom

FEBRUARY 2018 VOLUME LXXX NO 614

OC Lucas C Brown Philadelphia PA 267-474-8476 OC Joseph J Buches Philadelphia PA 610-220-9307 OC D Stephen Cable Bethlehem PA 484-866-6019OC Mary Eliz Campbell CAGO Phoenixville PA 484-995-6110O 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 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 OC Kathleen Flaherty Philadelphia PA 215-242-2964O 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 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 Warren Edward McCall Hopewell NJ 609-477-4927OC 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 meaningsO = Available to play other services such as weddingsfuneralsweekdays 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 minimumPlease 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 AGOPlacementagophilaorg

These organists are NOT available to play Sunday services

Code Substitute Location Phone Number Code Substitute Location Phone Number

bull Quality New Instrumentsbull Conscientious Electro-Pneumatic and Mechanical Restorationbull bull Consultationsbull

300 Old Reading Pike Suite 1D Stowe PA 19464P 6109709817 bull pjmorganscom bull pjmpjmorganscom

amp ASSOCIATES INCO R G A N B U I L D E R S

We would like our substitute lists to be a valuable reliable and up to date resource for the community and forour members We want to include everyone who wishes to be listed and to do so as accurately as possiblePlease take a moment to let us know if you wish to be listed and are not if your information has changed or ifyou no longer wish to be listed We will be trying to ensure that only current chapter members are listed andas such will be removing names of non-renewed members If your name has been removed in error or if youneed corrections please contact Fran Treisbach as indicated above

FEBRUARY 2018 VOLUME LXXX NO 615

TALE PIPESMary Elizabeth Campbell CAGO Editor

Answers to January TalePipes word scramble

Apologies If any of you are puzzlers you may have been overly puzzled there was a space that wentmissing from the second word in the final part of my January issue puzzle - it should have been a 3 letterword followed by two 4 letter words

(Heres the solution Krummhorn Diapason Dulciana Gamba Mixture Fifteenth Sesquialtera BourdonBombarde The choir director said One More Time )

February has many special days for such a shortmonth including of course Valentinersquos Day Inthe interest of warming up with a smidge of

romance here are a few thoughts about the hymnlsquoO Perfect Loversquo

This hymn like the AGO is very ecumenical in itsbackground The author Dorothy Frances Blomfield(1858-1932) was from an Anglican family Her fatherThe Rev F G Blomfield was an Anglican priestHer grandfather Dr Charles James Blomfield wasthe Bishop of London

Sources say that her sister was preparing to get mar-ried in 1883 and wanted a special wedding hymnand that Dorothy wrote her text in a matter of 15 min-utes to be set to the hymn tune lsquoStrength and Stayrsquowith melody by John Bacchus Dykes

Her hymn first appeared in print in 1889 in a hymnalsupplement and was added to the Hymnal in 1892Dorothy was married in 1897 to Gerald Gurney whowent from an acting career to becoming ordained inthe Church of England In 1919 they converted toCatholicism Dorothy went on to have two volumesof her poetry published as well as A Little Book ofQuiet a book of devotions

O Perfect Love all human thoughts transcendingLowly we kneel in prayer before Thy throne

That theirs may be the love which knows no ending Whom Thou in sacred vow dost join in one

Joseph Barnby (1838-1896) wrote the tune PerfectLove that we now associate with this hymn andwhich appears in various volumes of instrumentaland vocal wedding music He is said to have com-posed it for the wedding of the Duke and Duchess ofFife in 1889

Barnby was a chorister at York Minster as a child andeventually organist choirmaster there by age 12according to some sources He served as Precentorat Eton College 1875-1892 and succeeded CharlesGounoud as conductor of the Royal Albert Hall

Choral Society from 1871 He led the premiere per-formance in London of Bachrsquos St Matthewrsquos Passionin 1871 He would also conduct British premieres ofWagnerrsquos Parsifal and Dvorakrsquos Stabat Mater andregularly led performances of large classical worksthroughout his life

He wrote one oratorio ndash Rebekah 1870 ndash and had alarge outpouring of service music hymns songstrios anthems He was also very actively involved inediting hymnals He was known in his day as a con-summate musician and was knighted in 1892 Someof his other hymns include the tune Sarum which wasset to the text ldquoFor All the Saintsrdquo in 1868 the tuneMerrial which was written to the text ldquoNow the Day isOverrdquo and the tune Laudes Domini which is com-monly paired with the text lsquoWhen Morning Gilds theSkiesrsquo

Grant them the joy which brightens earthly sorrowGrant them the peace which calms all earthly strife

Grant them the vision of the glorious morrow That will reveal eternal love and life

NEWSLETTER OF THE PHILADELPHIA CHAPTER OF THE AMERICAN GUILD OF ORGANISTS

Katherine Reier Circulation Coordinator1936 Guernsey AvenueAbington PA 19001-3702

d ace and Bua Spr gan FoAn or F rAn organ Fogan For

dget y ve E r E r Every y

wwwallenorgancom

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FEBRUARY 2018 VOLUME LXXX NO 67

October Chapel at Girard College2101 S College Avenue Philadelphia 19121E M Skinner 4m 107 rank 1933 Paul Eton host

November St Paulrsquos Lutheran Church120 North Easton Road Glenside 19038 Moller 3m rebuilt Rae Ann Anderson host

December Old Pine Presbyterian Church412 Pine Street Philadelphia 19106Steere organ 2m 1892 Thomas Faracco contact

January St Lukersquos United Church of Christ125 N Main St North Wales PA 19454Moller 2m Jon Leight host

February Abington Presbyterian Church1082 Old York Road Abington PA 19001Moller 3m rebuilt John Sall Ethel Geist hosts

March St Davidrsquos Episcopal Church763 Valley Forge Rd Wayne PA 19087Dobson 346 2007Clair Rozier Elaine Sonnenberg hosts

April First Presbyterian Church130 West Miner St West Chester PA 19382 Schantz 337 Marcia Sommers Sandor Kadar hosts

May St Johnrsquos United Church of Christ 500 W Main St Lansdale PA 194463 manual newly renovated by Reuter in 2017 David Furniss host

Andrew Heller Coordinator610-789-0146 TuesdayNoonagophilaorg

TUESDAY NOON RECITALS

February 6 ndash Erik MeyerFebruary 13 ndash Karen WhitneyFebruary 20 ndash Colin OrsquoMalleyFebruary 27 ndash Ethel Geist

Abington Presbyterian Church1082 Old York Rd Abington PA 19001

John Sall and Ethel Geist hosts

Saacutendor Kaacutedaacuter FAGO Chair 609-540-6548

EDUCATION COMMITTEE

Iam thrilled to announce that four young organistshave received an AGO Next Scholarship for 2018As you may know this program provides financial

assistance and encouragement for young persons tostudy the organ The recipients are between 15 and20 years old and have been studying organ withmembers of the Philadelphia AGO chapter Theinterview process included questions about theirfuture plans It is promising that all of them want tostudy organ at the college level

The AGO Next recipients for 2018 are ElizabethCorbett (age 15) Jinsok Kraybill (age 15) ColinOMalley (age 20) and Aaron Patterson (age 17)

The new semester ofimprovisation classesstarts in February Now isthe best time to registerand learn how to exploreyour hidden improvisa-tional skills

Jeff Brillharts group meets at Bryn MawrPresbyterian Church and Sandor Kadars at StPauls Lutheran Church in Ardmore Dates areposted on our chapterrsquos website

FEBRUARY 2018 VOLUME LXXX NO 68

Carolyn Boxmeyer_________________Flutist

2153338833

William J Gatens D Phil FAGO ChM___________________St John the Baptist Catholic Church Bridgeport PA

Congregation Adath Jeshurun Elkins ParkAmerican Record Guide

Mar jor ie Lynch Cummings___________________

CAGO First Presbyterian Church of Olney

Kar l Tr icomi MS___________________Mater Ecclesiae Roman Catholic ChurchRowan College at Burlington County856 482-7402 wwwkarltricomicom

WHERE AM I

The January puzzle really did have anorgan connection ndash it is the newly carvedstatue of bunnies near the corners ofCounty Line and Spring Mill roads inVillanova on the Stoneleigh estate Wehave been featuring wonderful photosfrom the Organ Historical Society of itsnew home there The grounds of theestate were donated by the Haas family toNatural Lands Trust and will eventually beopen to the public

The statue replaces an older carving ofseven bunnies that represented the Haasfamily ndash two parents and five childrenThe original was 4500 lbs and thereplacement was carved in March from a26000 lb oak stump by Marty Longcarver of the original and associate JazKatz You can find more information online from the Main Line Times Herersquos alink to get you started 

natlandsorgnewsmain-line-times-iconic-bunny-statue-returning-to-villanova

Where is thisinstrument

Many thanks to Adam F Dieffenbachand Emery Brothers for this submission

FEBRUARY 2018 VOLUME LXXX NO 69

WHAT IS A POE Pipe Organ Encounters are designed for teenagersages 13-18 who have achieved an intermediate level ofkeyboard proficiency Previous organ study is notrequired Special consideration with regards to age andtraining may be allowed by the POE Committee on anindividual basis

FEATURED INSTRUMENTS EM Skinner IV106 Girard CollegeRieger III83 Bryn Mawr Presbyterian ChurchEM Skinner IV46 Bryn Athyn CathedralFisk III49 Old Christ Church EpiscopalWanamaker Organ VI464 Macyrsquos department storeAeolian-Skinner V116 Curtis Institute of MusicAeolian-Skinner IV114 St Markrsquos Episcopal ChurchReuter IV82 First Presbyterian Church in PhiladelphiaMander III45 Chestnut Hill Presbyterian Church

OUTSTANDING FACULTY Faculty includes distinguished concert organists andchurch musicians from across the country as well asother university professors and local area organistsThis faculty is subject to change without notice Pleasesee our January issue for more information

Lucas Brown Monica Czausz Lou Carol Fix David Furniss Parker Kitterman Nathan Laube Marvin Mills Alan Morrison Shelly Moorman-Stahlman Eric Plutz Clair Rozier Kathleen Scheide

PIPE ORGAN ENCOUNTER July 8 ~ 13 2018

REGISTRATION FEE $55000Full payment is due at the time of registration

Cancellations after May 19 will not be refunded The cancellation fee prior to May 20 is $50

Mail this payment form and your check payable to Philadelphia Chapter AGOwith Philadelphia POE 2018 in the memo line to

Bryn Mawr Presbyterian Church Attn Edward Landin POE Registrar

625 Montgomery Avenue Bryn Mawr PA 19010

PIPE ORGAN ENCOUNTERmdash PAYMENT FORM mdash

Student Name __________________________________________________________________

Address __________________________________________________________________

__________________________________________________________________

Parent Name __________________________________________________________________

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Part-time Principal OrganistChurch of St Eleanor647 Locust Street Collegeville PA 19426wwwsteleanorcom 6104891647Posted 1918

The Principal Organist is a professional who holds cre-dentials andor experience in music and is a person offaith who has a thorough understanding of the RomanCatholic liturgy This person is responsible for effectiveand prayerful playing of the organ within the liturgicalcelebrations of Saint Eleanor Parish This is a part timeposition in a large vibrant suburban parish It includesflexible working hours that involves evenings weekendsand special liturgies as necessary Interested candidatesshould send resume and salary requirements toElizabeth Calabro at ecalabrosteleanorcom

Organist Music DirectorTrinity Church966 Trinity Road King of Prussia PA 19406wwwtrinitygulphmillsorg 6108281500Posted 1818

Trinity Gulph Mills is an Episcopal church thatrsquos slowlyrealizing its potential to be a dynamic voice in the King ofPrussia community As our organist and perhaps musicdirector you will help us in our mission to be a vibrantpresence The scope for a musician seeking to make adifference is considerable we hold a daily (said) Mass at730 am and sung Eucharist at 10 am on Sundays withan average attendance of 35-40 based on Rite II hymnsand liturgical responses In addition the church runsTrinity School with an enrollment of 75 and a staff of 13

If yoursquore a flexible musician able to inspire us throughmusic and looking to be part of our commitment to disci-pleship wersquod like to hear from you Wersquore offering acompetitive fee and terms for the right person Pleasecall Fr Stephen (6095162004) or write with your detailsto frstephentrinitygulphmillsorg Appointment effectivefrom January 28

Director of MusicTrinity Christian United Church of Christ2009 Church Rd Skippack PA 19474wwwtrinityskippackorg 6105844054Posted 111617

Trinity Christian United Church of Christ the only churchin Skippack Village is seeking a Director of Music Thisis a part-time position of approximately 6 to10 hours aweekThe Director of Music is responsible for the musicalorganization at Trinity Christian UCC including but notlimited to Sunday worship services special services andchoir The Director of Music will strive to bring the con-gregation closer to God through hymns anthems andpraise songs The ideal person will be energetic able to

work with all age groups experienced in accompanyingthe congregation and choir in contemporarymodernpraise music as well as traditional hymns on an electricpiano

To learn more about us please visit our web site atwwwtrinityskippackorg We invite you to become part ofa warm and welcoming community church united by acommon desire to serve Jesus Christ If interestedplease send a resume via email toskippacktrinitygmailcom or mail to Trinity ChristianUCC Attention Worship Committee Chair PO Box538 Skippack PA 19474

Director of Sacred MusicSt Agnes Catholic Church233 W Gay St West Chester PA 19380Posted 110517

St Agnes RC Church seeks a full-time Director ofSacred Music reporting to the Director of PastoralServices The Director of Sacred Music is responsiblefor all music associated with regular and specialMassesLiturgical Services of St Agnes Parish Theincumbent will direct and coordinate music for all parish-wide liturgical celebrations in coordination with theDirector of Pastoral Services provide organ music for allregularly scheduled Masses and any additional Massesscheduled for special days of the churchrsquos calendardirect and accompany all weekly rehearsals for the adultand childrenschool choirs coordinate and assign can-tors for liturgical services schedule special musicians asneeded prepare and implement the sacred music bud-get and assist with print web and social media market-ing related to recruiting choir members cantors andother musicians

Qualifications include a baccalaureate degree (MasterrsquosDegree preferred) two years of relevant experienceexpert proficiency on the organ being well-versed in theLectionary and liturgical calendar in choosing hymnsresponses and other special music and particularlybeing sensitive to the importance of music in the RomanCatholic tradition and possessing strong interpersonaland communication skills Resumes may be submittedto jobssaintagnesparishorg

Organist and AccompanistCalvary Lutheran Church730 S New St West Chester PA 19382wwwclcwcorg 6106962475Posted 102017

Calvary Lutheran Church is a large congregation seek-ing a part-time organist 15-18 hours per week Primaryresponsibilities include providing sacred organ music fortwo weekly worship services (traditional) accompanyingseveral choirs soloists and instrumental ensembles aswell as playing for weddings and funerals This individual

POSITIONS AVAILABLETom Lever Interim Positions Coordinator

2158550287 AGOPlacementagophilaorg

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 ndash applicants should be directed to thechurch for further information We would also be very grateful ifchurches encourage their organists to join our chapter ndash and manyinclude dues payment as a contract perk

Continued on Page 12

FEBRUARY 2018 VOLUME LXXX NO 612

must be available for weekly choir rehearsals (generallyone night per week) and occasional services and eventsas needed The candidate should be an accomplishedorganist but piano and accompanying skills are alsoessential It is preferred that the candidate has aBachelor of Music degree or suitable credentials butmust have evidence of formal organ training The organis a three manual AustinWalker with 105 ranks

Applicants should send a cover letter resume and threereferences to Mrs Kendra Werner Director of MusicMinistries at the church address above or email tokluwerneraolcom

Praise Team DirectorCalvary Lutheran Church730 S New St West Chester PA 19382wwwclcwcorg 6106962475Posted 102017

Calvary Lutheran Church is a large congregation seek-ing a part-time Praise Team Director 8-10 hours perweek Primary responsibilities include providing leader-ship for the Praise Team including selecting music andrehearsing ensemble musicians for one weekly worshipservice The candidate should be an accomplishedmusician Piano or guitar skills are preferred

Applicants should send a cover letter resume and threereferences to Mrs Kendra Werner Director of MusicMinistries at the church address above or email tokluwerneraolcom

OrganistPianistAccompanistConcord Presbyterian ChurchWilmington DelawarePosted 101317

Concord Presbyterian Church PC (USA) inWilmington Delaware an open and inclusive congrega-tion with a creative vibrant music program and dynamiccommunity concerts has a part-time (approx 10 hrs)opening for an organistpianistaccompanist TheConcord Presbyterian Church music ministry fosters apositive creative flexible collaborative environment Itis a short 30-minute commute from downtownPhiladelphia

While the full-time Minister of Music administers theoverall program plans and selects repertoire conductsand leads rehearsals the responsibilities of this positionare in coordination with the Music Minister to accom-pany choirs soloists and the congregation on organ orpiano (whichever is appropriate for the repertoire) forone weekly Sunday morning service and one Thursdayevening rehearsal per week provide appropriate pre-ludes and postludes for Sunday services and otheroccasional services where appropriate and accompanyoccasional additional rehearsals for the adult choir chil-drenyouth holiday services concerts or special churchevents as needed

While there is no specific degree requirement the bestcandidate will demonstrate values in accord with thoseof the church proficiency in performing and accompany-ing on both organ and piano excellent sight-readingstylistic proficiency in a variety of genres from classicalto contemporary a cooperative and collaborative spiritand good interpersonal skills

Compensation is at a competitive regional market ratefactoring in experienceexpertise and includes up to sixweeks flexible time off

Please forward further inquiries and materials toMatthew Pressley Concord Presbyterian Church 1800Fairfax Blvd Wilmington DE 19803 or via email tomatthewpressleyconcordpcorg

Music MinisterFirst Presbyterian Church at Norristown113 E Airy Street Norristown PA 19401Posted 6817First Presbyterian Church at Norristown seeks a part-time music minister to facilitate the glorification of ourHeavenly Father through the art of music This individ-ual will lead and develop the music ministry for thechurch in consultation with the pastor and Session in away that is consistent with its theology values and mis-sionResponsibilities include overseeing and leading allmusical aspects of the Sunday worship service and spe-cial services including selecting congregational hymnscoordinating music for prelude offertory and postludeproviding musical accompaniment during hymns andpraise songs leading the choir anthem(s) and coordi-nating guest musicians Responsibilities also includeleading and developing the adult choir assisting in coor-dination of a biweekly Thursday night praise service anddiscovering developing and empowering congregantmusicianship Ability and willingness to lead a hand bellchoir andor childrenrsquos choir is a plus Instrumentsinclude a three-manual Rodgers organ a 1938Steinway grand piano and a 1936 Mathushek grandpianoCandidates should play professional-level piano and becomfortable with contemporary traditional and ethnicmusical styles Ability to play organ is preferred addi-tional instruments are a plus A commitment of around6-10 hours per week are required with variations duringholidays or special circumstancesApplicants may contact the church office at firstpresnorristowngmailcom 6102721357 or Jim Serratore at jjserratoreaolcom 6108121107

Positions AvailableContinued from page 11____________________

FEBRUARY 2018 VOLUME LXXX NO 613

SOC Debra Bacak Sellersville PA 215-257-0553SOC David Burton Brown Philadelphia PA 267-297-6132SOC R Pernell Cunningham Philadelphia PA 215-678-0576SOC Doris J Dabrowski SPC Philadelphia PA 215-790-1115SOC Joyce Drayton Philadelphia PA 215-635-5778SOC Lee de Mets FAGO Chalfont PA 215-997-0219SOC Adam F Dieffenbach Telford PA 267-738-2326 SOC Joyce Drayton Philadelphia PA 215-635-5778SOC John Ervin Philadelphia PA 267-886-8212SOC Laurence Esposito Philadelphia PA 917-379-2361SO Karen B Fallows SPC Souderton PA 267-240-7800 SOC Susanna Faust West Chester PA 610-766-1812SOC Robert Fidler Cheltenham PA 215-260-3758SOC Jeremy J Flood CAGO Philadelphia PA 215-625-2747 SOC Kevin E Gane Aston PA 610-675-7875SOC 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 215-855-0287S Chiduzie Madubata Philadelphia PA 301-919-9632

SUNDAY SUBSTITUTESThe codes preceding each name have the following meanings S = Available to play on a SundayO = Available to play other services such as weddingsfuneralsweekdays 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 minimumPlease 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 AGOPlacementagophilaorg

SOC Elizabeth A Manus St Davids PA 610-293-9002SOC Mardia Melroy Ambler PA 215-646-1975SOC Constance H Mickel Bryn Mawr PA 610-527-9514SOC Scott Myers Ewing NJ 215-715-1003 SOC Steven H Neau Media PA 610-447-0214SO Irina Nenartovich CAGO Cherry Hill NJ 856-321-3465SO 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 Barbara Haddad Romesburg Drexel Hill PA 610-446-3540SOC Mark Shockey Langhorne PA 267-352-5139SO Alexander M Smith King of Prussia PA 610-265-4390SOC Rich Spotts Doylestown PA 267-371-2687SOC Dawn Stevens Drexel Hill PA 610-220-4797SOC Janet L Tebbel Philadelphia PA 267-250-7727SOC Fran Treisbach West Norriton Twp PA 484-231-1426SOC Matt Valent Collegeville PA 610-924-5088SOC John W Van Sant Trenton NJ 609-498-1768SOC John Walthausen Wilmington DE 310-738-6155SOC 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

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

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

Auditions recitals special eventshttpwwwelizabethmanuscom

We would like our substitute lists to be a valuable reliable and up to date resource for the community and forour members We want to include everyone who wishes to be listed and to do so as accurately as possiblePlease take a moment to let us know if you wish to be listed and are not if your information has changed or ifyou no longer wish to be listed We will be trying to ensure that only current chapter members are listed andas such will be removing names of non-renewed members If your name has been removed in error or if youneed corrections please contact Fran Treisbach as indicated above

Rudolph A Lucente___________________

Asst Wanamaker Grand Court Organ

Saacutendor Kaacutedaacuter FAGO___________________Organist Conductor Accompanist Improvisor

First Presbyterian ChurchWest Chester Pennsylvania

sandorkadarcom

FEBRUARY 2018 VOLUME LXXX NO 614

OC Lucas C Brown Philadelphia PA 267-474-8476 OC Joseph J Buches Philadelphia PA 610-220-9307 OC D Stephen Cable Bethlehem PA 484-866-6019OC Mary Eliz Campbell CAGO Phoenixville PA 484-995-6110O 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 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 OC Kathleen Flaherty Philadelphia PA 215-242-2964O 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 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 Warren Edward McCall Hopewell NJ 609-477-4927OC 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 meaningsO = Available to play other services such as weddingsfuneralsweekdays 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 minimumPlease 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 AGOPlacementagophilaorg

These organists are NOT available to play Sunday services

Code Substitute Location Phone Number Code Substitute Location Phone Number

bull Quality New Instrumentsbull Conscientious Electro-Pneumatic and Mechanical Restorationbull bull Consultationsbull

300 Old Reading Pike Suite 1D Stowe PA 19464P 6109709817 bull pjmorganscom bull pjmpjmorganscom

amp ASSOCIATES INCO R G A N B U I L D E R S

We would like our substitute lists to be a valuable reliable and up to date resource for the community and forour members We want to include everyone who wishes to be listed and to do so as accurately as possiblePlease take a moment to let us know if you wish to be listed and are not if your information has changed or ifyou no longer wish to be listed We will be trying to ensure that only current chapter members are listed andas such will be removing names of non-renewed members If your name has been removed in error or if youneed corrections please contact Fran Treisbach as indicated above

FEBRUARY 2018 VOLUME LXXX NO 615

TALE PIPESMary Elizabeth Campbell CAGO Editor

Answers to January TalePipes word scramble

Apologies If any of you are puzzlers you may have been overly puzzled there was a space that wentmissing from the second word in the final part of my January issue puzzle - it should have been a 3 letterword followed by two 4 letter words

(Heres the solution Krummhorn Diapason Dulciana Gamba Mixture Fifteenth Sesquialtera BourdonBombarde The choir director said One More Time )

February has many special days for such a shortmonth including of course Valentinersquos Day Inthe interest of warming up with a smidge of

romance here are a few thoughts about the hymnlsquoO Perfect Loversquo

This hymn like the AGO is very ecumenical in itsbackground The author Dorothy Frances Blomfield(1858-1932) was from an Anglican family Her fatherThe Rev F G Blomfield was an Anglican priestHer grandfather Dr Charles James Blomfield wasthe Bishop of London

Sources say that her sister was preparing to get mar-ried in 1883 and wanted a special wedding hymnand that Dorothy wrote her text in a matter of 15 min-utes to be set to the hymn tune lsquoStrength and Stayrsquowith melody by John Bacchus Dykes

Her hymn first appeared in print in 1889 in a hymnalsupplement and was added to the Hymnal in 1892Dorothy was married in 1897 to Gerald Gurney whowent from an acting career to becoming ordained inthe Church of England In 1919 they converted toCatholicism Dorothy went on to have two volumesof her poetry published as well as A Little Book ofQuiet a book of devotions

O Perfect Love all human thoughts transcendingLowly we kneel in prayer before Thy throne

That theirs may be the love which knows no ending Whom Thou in sacred vow dost join in one

Joseph Barnby (1838-1896) wrote the tune PerfectLove that we now associate with this hymn andwhich appears in various volumes of instrumentaland vocal wedding music He is said to have com-posed it for the wedding of the Duke and Duchess ofFife in 1889

Barnby was a chorister at York Minster as a child andeventually organist choirmaster there by age 12according to some sources He served as Precentorat Eton College 1875-1892 and succeeded CharlesGounoud as conductor of the Royal Albert Hall

Choral Society from 1871 He led the premiere per-formance in London of Bachrsquos St Matthewrsquos Passionin 1871 He would also conduct British premieres ofWagnerrsquos Parsifal and Dvorakrsquos Stabat Mater andregularly led performances of large classical worksthroughout his life

He wrote one oratorio ndash Rebekah 1870 ndash and had alarge outpouring of service music hymns songstrios anthems He was also very actively involved inediting hymnals He was known in his day as a con-summate musician and was knighted in 1892 Someof his other hymns include the tune Sarum which wasset to the text ldquoFor All the Saintsrdquo in 1868 the tuneMerrial which was written to the text ldquoNow the Day isOverrdquo and the tune Laudes Domini which is com-monly paired with the text lsquoWhen Morning Gilds theSkiesrsquo

Grant them the joy which brightens earthly sorrowGrant them the peace which calms all earthly strife

Grant them the vision of the glorious morrow That will reveal eternal love and life

NEWSLETTER OF THE PHILADELPHIA CHAPTER OF THE AMERICAN GUILD OF ORGANISTS

Katherine Reier Circulation Coordinator1936 Guernsey AvenueAbington PA 19001-3702

d ace and Bua Spr gan FoAn or F rAn organ Fogan For

dget y ve E r E r Every y

wwwallenorgancom

Page 8: 1 Ken Cowan - pcagoo.wildapricot.org

FEBRUARY 2018 VOLUME LXXX NO 68

Carolyn Boxmeyer_________________Flutist

2153338833

William J Gatens D Phil FAGO ChM___________________St John the Baptist Catholic Church Bridgeport PA

Congregation Adath Jeshurun Elkins ParkAmerican Record Guide

Mar jor ie Lynch Cummings___________________

CAGO First Presbyterian Church of Olney

Kar l Tr icomi MS___________________Mater Ecclesiae Roman Catholic ChurchRowan College at Burlington County856 482-7402 wwwkarltricomicom

WHERE AM I

The January puzzle really did have anorgan connection ndash it is the newly carvedstatue of bunnies near the corners ofCounty Line and Spring Mill roads inVillanova on the Stoneleigh estate Wehave been featuring wonderful photosfrom the Organ Historical Society of itsnew home there The grounds of theestate were donated by the Haas family toNatural Lands Trust and will eventually beopen to the public

The statue replaces an older carving ofseven bunnies that represented the Haasfamily ndash two parents and five childrenThe original was 4500 lbs and thereplacement was carved in March from a26000 lb oak stump by Marty Longcarver of the original and associate JazKatz You can find more information online from the Main Line Times Herersquos alink to get you started 

natlandsorgnewsmain-line-times-iconic-bunny-statue-returning-to-villanova

Where is thisinstrument

Many thanks to Adam F Dieffenbachand Emery Brothers for this submission

FEBRUARY 2018 VOLUME LXXX NO 69

WHAT IS A POE Pipe Organ Encounters are designed for teenagersages 13-18 who have achieved an intermediate level ofkeyboard proficiency Previous organ study is notrequired Special consideration with regards to age andtraining may be allowed by the POE Committee on anindividual basis

FEATURED INSTRUMENTS EM Skinner IV106 Girard CollegeRieger III83 Bryn Mawr Presbyterian ChurchEM Skinner IV46 Bryn Athyn CathedralFisk III49 Old Christ Church EpiscopalWanamaker Organ VI464 Macyrsquos department storeAeolian-Skinner V116 Curtis Institute of MusicAeolian-Skinner IV114 St Markrsquos Episcopal ChurchReuter IV82 First Presbyterian Church in PhiladelphiaMander III45 Chestnut Hill Presbyterian Church

OUTSTANDING FACULTY Faculty includes distinguished concert organists andchurch musicians from across the country as well asother university professors and local area organistsThis faculty is subject to change without notice Pleasesee our January issue for more information

Lucas Brown Monica Czausz Lou Carol Fix David Furniss Parker Kitterman Nathan Laube Marvin Mills Alan Morrison Shelly Moorman-Stahlman Eric Plutz Clair Rozier Kathleen Scheide

PIPE ORGAN ENCOUNTER July 8 ~ 13 2018

REGISTRATION FEE $55000Full payment is due at the time of registration

Cancellations after May 19 will not be refunded The cancellation fee prior to May 20 is $50

Mail this payment form and your check payable to Philadelphia Chapter AGOwith Philadelphia POE 2018 in the memo line to

Bryn Mawr Presbyterian Church Attn Edward Landin POE Registrar

625 Montgomery Avenue Bryn Mawr PA 19010

PIPE ORGAN ENCOUNTERmdash PAYMENT FORM mdash

Student Name __________________________________________________________________

Address __________________________________________________________________

__________________________________________________________________

Parent Name __________________________________________________________________

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Part-time Principal OrganistChurch of St Eleanor647 Locust Street Collegeville PA 19426wwwsteleanorcom 6104891647Posted 1918

The Principal Organist is a professional who holds cre-dentials andor experience in music and is a person offaith who has a thorough understanding of the RomanCatholic liturgy This person is responsible for effectiveand prayerful playing of the organ within the liturgicalcelebrations of Saint Eleanor Parish This is a part timeposition in a large vibrant suburban parish It includesflexible working hours that involves evenings weekendsand special liturgies as necessary Interested candidatesshould send resume and salary requirements toElizabeth Calabro at ecalabrosteleanorcom

Organist Music DirectorTrinity Church966 Trinity Road King of Prussia PA 19406wwwtrinitygulphmillsorg 6108281500Posted 1818

Trinity Gulph Mills is an Episcopal church thatrsquos slowlyrealizing its potential to be a dynamic voice in the King ofPrussia community As our organist and perhaps musicdirector you will help us in our mission to be a vibrantpresence The scope for a musician seeking to make adifference is considerable we hold a daily (said) Mass at730 am and sung Eucharist at 10 am on Sundays withan average attendance of 35-40 based on Rite II hymnsand liturgical responses In addition the church runsTrinity School with an enrollment of 75 and a staff of 13

If yoursquore a flexible musician able to inspire us throughmusic and looking to be part of our commitment to disci-pleship wersquod like to hear from you Wersquore offering acompetitive fee and terms for the right person Pleasecall Fr Stephen (6095162004) or write with your detailsto frstephentrinitygulphmillsorg Appointment effectivefrom January 28

Director of MusicTrinity Christian United Church of Christ2009 Church Rd Skippack PA 19474wwwtrinityskippackorg 6105844054Posted 111617

Trinity Christian United Church of Christ the only churchin Skippack Village is seeking a Director of Music Thisis a part-time position of approximately 6 to10 hours aweekThe Director of Music is responsible for the musicalorganization at Trinity Christian UCC including but notlimited to Sunday worship services special services andchoir The Director of Music will strive to bring the con-gregation closer to God through hymns anthems andpraise songs The ideal person will be energetic able to

work with all age groups experienced in accompanyingthe congregation and choir in contemporarymodernpraise music as well as traditional hymns on an electricpiano

To learn more about us please visit our web site atwwwtrinityskippackorg We invite you to become part ofa warm and welcoming community church united by acommon desire to serve Jesus Christ If interestedplease send a resume via email toskippacktrinitygmailcom or mail to Trinity ChristianUCC Attention Worship Committee Chair PO Box538 Skippack PA 19474

Director of Sacred MusicSt Agnes Catholic Church233 W Gay St West Chester PA 19380Posted 110517

St Agnes RC Church seeks a full-time Director ofSacred Music reporting to the Director of PastoralServices The Director of Sacred Music is responsiblefor all music associated with regular and specialMassesLiturgical Services of St Agnes Parish Theincumbent will direct and coordinate music for all parish-wide liturgical celebrations in coordination with theDirector of Pastoral Services provide organ music for allregularly scheduled Masses and any additional Massesscheduled for special days of the churchrsquos calendardirect and accompany all weekly rehearsals for the adultand childrenschool choirs coordinate and assign can-tors for liturgical services schedule special musicians asneeded prepare and implement the sacred music bud-get and assist with print web and social media market-ing related to recruiting choir members cantors andother musicians

Qualifications include a baccalaureate degree (MasterrsquosDegree preferred) two years of relevant experienceexpert proficiency on the organ being well-versed in theLectionary and liturgical calendar in choosing hymnsresponses and other special music and particularlybeing sensitive to the importance of music in the RomanCatholic tradition and possessing strong interpersonaland communication skills Resumes may be submittedto jobssaintagnesparishorg

Organist and AccompanistCalvary Lutheran Church730 S New St West Chester PA 19382wwwclcwcorg 6106962475Posted 102017

Calvary Lutheran Church is a large congregation seek-ing a part-time organist 15-18 hours per week Primaryresponsibilities include providing sacred organ music fortwo weekly worship services (traditional) accompanyingseveral choirs soloists and instrumental ensembles aswell as playing for weddings and funerals This individual

POSITIONS AVAILABLETom Lever Interim Positions Coordinator

2158550287 AGOPlacementagophilaorg

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 ndash applicants should be directed to thechurch for further information We would also be very grateful ifchurches encourage their organists to join our chapter ndash and manyinclude dues payment as a contract perk

Continued on Page 12

FEBRUARY 2018 VOLUME LXXX NO 612

must be available for weekly choir rehearsals (generallyone night per week) and occasional services and eventsas needed The candidate should be an accomplishedorganist but piano and accompanying skills are alsoessential It is preferred that the candidate has aBachelor of Music degree or suitable credentials butmust have evidence of formal organ training The organis a three manual AustinWalker with 105 ranks

Applicants should send a cover letter resume and threereferences to Mrs Kendra Werner Director of MusicMinistries at the church address above or email tokluwerneraolcom

Praise Team DirectorCalvary Lutheran Church730 S New St West Chester PA 19382wwwclcwcorg 6106962475Posted 102017

Calvary Lutheran Church is a large congregation seek-ing a part-time Praise Team Director 8-10 hours perweek Primary responsibilities include providing leader-ship for the Praise Team including selecting music andrehearsing ensemble musicians for one weekly worshipservice The candidate should be an accomplishedmusician Piano or guitar skills are preferred

Applicants should send a cover letter resume and threereferences to Mrs Kendra Werner Director of MusicMinistries at the church address above or email tokluwerneraolcom

OrganistPianistAccompanistConcord Presbyterian ChurchWilmington DelawarePosted 101317

Concord Presbyterian Church PC (USA) inWilmington Delaware an open and inclusive congrega-tion with a creative vibrant music program and dynamiccommunity concerts has a part-time (approx 10 hrs)opening for an organistpianistaccompanist TheConcord Presbyterian Church music ministry fosters apositive creative flexible collaborative environment Itis a short 30-minute commute from downtownPhiladelphia

While the full-time Minister of Music administers theoverall program plans and selects repertoire conductsand leads rehearsals the responsibilities of this positionare in coordination with the Music Minister to accom-pany choirs soloists and the congregation on organ orpiano (whichever is appropriate for the repertoire) forone weekly Sunday morning service and one Thursdayevening rehearsal per week provide appropriate pre-ludes and postludes for Sunday services and otheroccasional services where appropriate and accompanyoccasional additional rehearsals for the adult choir chil-drenyouth holiday services concerts or special churchevents as needed

While there is no specific degree requirement the bestcandidate will demonstrate values in accord with thoseof the church proficiency in performing and accompany-ing on both organ and piano excellent sight-readingstylistic proficiency in a variety of genres from classicalto contemporary a cooperative and collaborative spiritand good interpersonal skills

Compensation is at a competitive regional market ratefactoring in experienceexpertise and includes up to sixweeks flexible time off

Please forward further inquiries and materials toMatthew Pressley Concord Presbyterian Church 1800Fairfax Blvd Wilmington DE 19803 or via email tomatthewpressleyconcordpcorg

Music MinisterFirst Presbyterian Church at Norristown113 E Airy Street Norristown PA 19401Posted 6817First Presbyterian Church at Norristown seeks a part-time music minister to facilitate the glorification of ourHeavenly Father through the art of music This individ-ual will lead and develop the music ministry for thechurch in consultation with the pastor and Session in away that is consistent with its theology values and mis-sionResponsibilities include overseeing and leading allmusical aspects of the Sunday worship service and spe-cial services including selecting congregational hymnscoordinating music for prelude offertory and postludeproviding musical accompaniment during hymns andpraise songs leading the choir anthem(s) and coordi-nating guest musicians Responsibilities also includeleading and developing the adult choir assisting in coor-dination of a biweekly Thursday night praise service anddiscovering developing and empowering congregantmusicianship Ability and willingness to lead a hand bellchoir andor childrenrsquos choir is a plus Instrumentsinclude a three-manual Rodgers organ a 1938Steinway grand piano and a 1936 Mathushek grandpianoCandidates should play professional-level piano and becomfortable with contemporary traditional and ethnicmusical styles Ability to play organ is preferred addi-tional instruments are a plus A commitment of around6-10 hours per week are required with variations duringholidays or special circumstancesApplicants may contact the church office at firstpresnorristowngmailcom 6102721357 or Jim Serratore at jjserratoreaolcom 6108121107

Positions AvailableContinued from page 11____________________

FEBRUARY 2018 VOLUME LXXX NO 613

SOC Debra Bacak Sellersville PA 215-257-0553SOC David Burton Brown Philadelphia PA 267-297-6132SOC R Pernell Cunningham Philadelphia PA 215-678-0576SOC Doris J Dabrowski SPC Philadelphia PA 215-790-1115SOC Joyce Drayton Philadelphia PA 215-635-5778SOC Lee de Mets FAGO Chalfont PA 215-997-0219SOC Adam F Dieffenbach Telford PA 267-738-2326 SOC Joyce Drayton Philadelphia PA 215-635-5778SOC John Ervin Philadelphia PA 267-886-8212SOC Laurence Esposito Philadelphia PA 917-379-2361SO Karen B Fallows SPC Souderton PA 267-240-7800 SOC Susanna Faust West Chester PA 610-766-1812SOC Robert Fidler Cheltenham PA 215-260-3758SOC Jeremy J Flood CAGO Philadelphia PA 215-625-2747 SOC Kevin E Gane Aston PA 610-675-7875SOC 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 215-855-0287S Chiduzie Madubata Philadelphia PA 301-919-9632

SUNDAY SUBSTITUTESThe codes preceding each name have the following meanings S = Available to play on a SundayO = Available to play other services such as weddingsfuneralsweekdays 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 minimumPlease 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 AGOPlacementagophilaorg

SOC Elizabeth A Manus St Davids PA 610-293-9002SOC Mardia Melroy Ambler PA 215-646-1975SOC Constance H Mickel Bryn Mawr PA 610-527-9514SOC Scott Myers Ewing NJ 215-715-1003 SOC Steven H Neau Media PA 610-447-0214SO Irina Nenartovich CAGO Cherry Hill NJ 856-321-3465SO 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 Barbara Haddad Romesburg Drexel Hill PA 610-446-3540SOC Mark Shockey Langhorne PA 267-352-5139SO Alexander M Smith King of Prussia PA 610-265-4390SOC Rich Spotts Doylestown PA 267-371-2687SOC Dawn Stevens Drexel Hill PA 610-220-4797SOC Janet L Tebbel Philadelphia PA 267-250-7727SOC Fran Treisbach West Norriton Twp PA 484-231-1426SOC Matt Valent Collegeville PA 610-924-5088SOC John W Van Sant Trenton NJ 609-498-1768SOC John Walthausen Wilmington DE 310-738-6155SOC 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

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

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

Auditions recitals special eventshttpwwwelizabethmanuscom

We would like our substitute lists to be a valuable reliable and up to date resource for the community and forour members We want to include everyone who wishes to be listed and to do so as accurately as possiblePlease take a moment to let us know if you wish to be listed and are not if your information has changed or ifyou no longer wish to be listed We will be trying to ensure that only current chapter members are listed andas such will be removing names of non-renewed members If your name has been removed in error or if youneed corrections please contact Fran Treisbach as indicated above

Rudolph A Lucente___________________

Asst Wanamaker Grand Court Organ

Saacutendor Kaacutedaacuter FAGO___________________Organist Conductor Accompanist Improvisor

First Presbyterian ChurchWest Chester Pennsylvania

sandorkadarcom

FEBRUARY 2018 VOLUME LXXX NO 614

OC Lucas C Brown Philadelphia PA 267-474-8476 OC Joseph J Buches Philadelphia PA 610-220-9307 OC D Stephen Cable Bethlehem PA 484-866-6019OC Mary Eliz Campbell CAGO Phoenixville PA 484-995-6110O 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 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 OC Kathleen Flaherty Philadelphia PA 215-242-2964O 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 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 Warren Edward McCall Hopewell NJ 609-477-4927OC 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 meaningsO = Available to play other services such as weddingsfuneralsweekdays 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 minimumPlease 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 AGOPlacementagophilaorg

These organists are NOT available to play Sunday services

Code Substitute Location Phone Number Code Substitute Location Phone Number

bull Quality New Instrumentsbull Conscientious Electro-Pneumatic and Mechanical Restorationbull bull Consultationsbull

300 Old Reading Pike Suite 1D Stowe PA 19464P 6109709817 bull pjmorganscom bull pjmpjmorganscom

amp ASSOCIATES INCO R G A N B U I L D E R S

We would like our substitute lists to be a valuable reliable and up to date resource for the community and forour members We want to include everyone who wishes to be listed and to do so as accurately as possiblePlease take a moment to let us know if you wish to be listed and are not if your information has changed or ifyou no longer wish to be listed We will be trying to ensure that only current chapter members are listed andas such will be removing names of non-renewed members If your name has been removed in error or if youneed corrections please contact Fran Treisbach as indicated above

FEBRUARY 2018 VOLUME LXXX NO 615

TALE PIPESMary Elizabeth Campbell CAGO Editor

Answers to January TalePipes word scramble

Apologies If any of you are puzzlers you may have been overly puzzled there was a space that wentmissing from the second word in the final part of my January issue puzzle - it should have been a 3 letterword followed by two 4 letter words

(Heres the solution Krummhorn Diapason Dulciana Gamba Mixture Fifteenth Sesquialtera BourdonBombarde The choir director said One More Time )

February has many special days for such a shortmonth including of course Valentinersquos Day Inthe interest of warming up with a smidge of

romance here are a few thoughts about the hymnlsquoO Perfect Loversquo

This hymn like the AGO is very ecumenical in itsbackground The author Dorothy Frances Blomfield(1858-1932) was from an Anglican family Her fatherThe Rev F G Blomfield was an Anglican priestHer grandfather Dr Charles James Blomfield wasthe Bishop of London

Sources say that her sister was preparing to get mar-ried in 1883 and wanted a special wedding hymnand that Dorothy wrote her text in a matter of 15 min-utes to be set to the hymn tune lsquoStrength and Stayrsquowith melody by John Bacchus Dykes

Her hymn first appeared in print in 1889 in a hymnalsupplement and was added to the Hymnal in 1892Dorothy was married in 1897 to Gerald Gurney whowent from an acting career to becoming ordained inthe Church of England In 1919 they converted toCatholicism Dorothy went on to have two volumesof her poetry published as well as A Little Book ofQuiet a book of devotions

O Perfect Love all human thoughts transcendingLowly we kneel in prayer before Thy throne

That theirs may be the love which knows no ending Whom Thou in sacred vow dost join in one

Joseph Barnby (1838-1896) wrote the tune PerfectLove that we now associate with this hymn andwhich appears in various volumes of instrumentaland vocal wedding music He is said to have com-posed it for the wedding of the Duke and Duchess ofFife in 1889

Barnby was a chorister at York Minster as a child andeventually organist choirmaster there by age 12according to some sources He served as Precentorat Eton College 1875-1892 and succeeded CharlesGounoud as conductor of the Royal Albert Hall

Choral Society from 1871 He led the premiere per-formance in London of Bachrsquos St Matthewrsquos Passionin 1871 He would also conduct British premieres ofWagnerrsquos Parsifal and Dvorakrsquos Stabat Mater andregularly led performances of large classical worksthroughout his life

He wrote one oratorio ndash Rebekah 1870 ndash and had alarge outpouring of service music hymns songstrios anthems He was also very actively involved inediting hymnals He was known in his day as a con-summate musician and was knighted in 1892 Someof his other hymns include the tune Sarum which wasset to the text ldquoFor All the Saintsrdquo in 1868 the tuneMerrial which was written to the text ldquoNow the Day isOverrdquo and the tune Laudes Domini which is com-monly paired with the text lsquoWhen Morning Gilds theSkiesrsquo

Grant them the joy which brightens earthly sorrowGrant them the peace which calms all earthly strife

Grant them the vision of the glorious morrow That will reveal eternal love and life

NEWSLETTER OF THE PHILADELPHIA CHAPTER OF THE AMERICAN GUILD OF ORGANISTS

Katherine Reier Circulation Coordinator1936 Guernsey AvenueAbington PA 19001-3702

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dget y ve E r E r Every y

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WHAT IS A POE Pipe Organ Encounters are designed for teenagersages 13-18 who have achieved an intermediate level ofkeyboard proficiency Previous organ study is notrequired Special consideration with regards to age andtraining may be allowed by the POE Committee on anindividual basis

FEATURED INSTRUMENTS EM Skinner IV106 Girard CollegeRieger III83 Bryn Mawr Presbyterian ChurchEM Skinner IV46 Bryn Athyn CathedralFisk III49 Old Christ Church EpiscopalWanamaker Organ VI464 Macyrsquos department storeAeolian-Skinner V116 Curtis Institute of MusicAeolian-Skinner IV114 St Markrsquos Episcopal ChurchReuter IV82 First Presbyterian Church in PhiladelphiaMander III45 Chestnut Hill Presbyterian Church

OUTSTANDING FACULTY Faculty includes distinguished concert organists andchurch musicians from across the country as well asother university professors and local area organistsThis faculty is subject to change without notice Pleasesee our January issue for more information

Lucas Brown Monica Czausz Lou Carol Fix David Furniss Parker Kitterman Nathan Laube Marvin Mills Alan Morrison Shelly Moorman-Stahlman Eric Plutz Clair Rozier Kathleen Scheide

PIPE ORGAN ENCOUNTER July 8 ~ 13 2018

REGISTRATION FEE $55000Full payment is due at the time of registration

Cancellations after May 19 will not be refunded The cancellation fee prior to May 20 is $50

Mail this payment form and your check payable to Philadelphia Chapter AGOwith Philadelphia POE 2018 in the memo line to

Bryn Mawr Presbyterian Church Attn Edward Landin POE Registrar

625 Montgomery Avenue Bryn Mawr PA 19010

PIPE ORGAN ENCOUNTERmdash PAYMENT FORM mdash

Student Name __________________________________________________________________

Address __________________________________________________________________

__________________________________________________________________

Parent Name __________________________________________________________________

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Part-time Principal OrganistChurch of St Eleanor647 Locust Street Collegeville PA 19426wwwsteleanorcom 6104891647Posted 1918

The Principal Organist is a professional who holds cre-dentials andor experience in music and is a person offaith who has a thorough understanding of the RomanCatholic liturgy This person is responsible for effectiveand prayerful playing of the organ within the liturgicalcelebrations of Saint Eleanor Parish This is a part timeposition in a large vibrant suburban parish It includesflexible working hours that involves evenings weekendsand special liturgies as necessary Interested candidatesshould send resume and salary requirements toElizabeth Calabro at ecalabrosteleanorcom

Organist Music DirectorTrinity Church966 Trinity Road King of Prussia PA 19406wwwtrinitygulphmillsorg 6108281500Posted 1818

Trinity Gulph Mills is an Episcopal church thatrsquos slowlyrealizing its potential to be a dynamic voice in the King ofPrussia community As our organist and perhaps musicdirector you will help us in our mission to be a vibrantpresence The scope for a musician seeking to make adifference is considerable we hold a daily (said) Mass at730 am and sung Eucharist at 10 am on Sundays withan average attendance of 35-40 based on Rite II hymnsand liturgical responses In addition the church runsTrinity School with an enrollment of 75 and a staff of 13

If yoursquore a flexible musician able to inspire us throughmusic and looking to be part of our commitment to disci-pleship wersquod like to hear from you Wersquore offering acompetitive fee and terms for the right person Pleasecall Fr Stephen (6095162004) or write with your detailsto frstephentrinitygulphmillsorg Appointment effectivefrom January 28

Director of MusicTrinity Christian United Church of Christ2009 Church Rd Skippack PA 19474wwwtrinityskippackorg 6105844054Posted 111617

Trinity Christian United Church of Christ the only churchin Skippack Village is seeking a Director of Music Thisis a part-time position of approximately 6 to10 hours aweekThe Director of Music is responsible for the musicalorganization at Trinity Christian UCC including but notlimited to Sunday worship services special services andchoir The Director of Music will strive to bring the con-gregation closer to God through hymns anthems andpraise songs The ideal person will be energetic able to

work with all age groups experienced in accompanyingthe congregation and choir in contemporarymodernpraise music as well as traditional hymns on an electricpiano

To learn more about us please visit our web site atwwwtrinityskippackorg We invite you to become part ofa warm and welcoming community church united by acommon desire to serve Jesus Christ If interestedplease send a resume via email toskippacktrinitygmailcom or mail to Trinity ChristianUCC Attention Worship Committee Chair PO Box538 Skippack PA 19474

Director of Sacred MusicSt Agnes Catholic Church233 W Gay St West Chester PA 19380Posted 110517

St Agnes RC Church seeks a full-time Director ofSacred Music reporting to the Director of PastoralServices The Director of Sacred Music is responsiblefor all music associated with regular and specialMassesLiturgical Services of St Agnes Parish Theincumbent will direct and coordinate music for all parish-wide liturgical celebrations in coordination with theDirector of Pastoral Services provide organ music for allregularly scheduled Masses and any additional Massesscheduled for special days of the churchrsquos calendardirect and accompany all weekly rehearsals for the adultand childrenschool choirs coordinate and assign can-tors for liturgical services schedule special musicians asneeded prepare and implement the sacred music bud-get and assist with print web and social media market-ing related to recruiting choir members cantors andother musicians

Qualifications include a baccalaureate degree (MasterrsquosDegree preferred) two years of relevant experienceexpert proficiency on the organ being well-versed in theLectionary and liturgical calendar in choosing hymnsresponses and other special music and particularlybeing sensitive to the importance of music in the RomanCatholic tradition and possessing strong interpersonaland communication skills Resumes may be submittedto jobssaintagnesparishorg

Organist and AccompanistCalvary Lutheran Church730 S New St West Chester PA 19382wwwclcwcorg 6106962475Posted 102017

Calvary Lutheran Church is a large congregation seek-ing a part-time organist 15-18 hours per week Primaryresponsibilities include providing sacred organ music fortwo weekly worship services (traditional) accompanyingseveral choirs soloists and instrumental ensembles aswell as playing for weddings and funerals This individual

POSITIONS AVAILABLETom Lever Interim Positions Coordinator

2158550287 AGOPlacementagophilaorg

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 ndash applicants should be directed to thechurch for further information We would also be very grateful ifchurches encourage their organists to join our chapter ndash and manyinclude dues payment as a contract perk

Continued on Page 12

FEBRUARY 2018 VOLUME LXXX NO 612

must be available for weekly choir rehearsals (generallyone night per week) and occasional services and eventsas needed The candidate should be an accomplishedorganist but piano and accompanying skills are alsoessential It is preferred that the candidate has aBachelor of Music degree or suitable credentials butmust have evidence of formal organ training The organis a three manual AustinWalker with 105 ranks

Applicants should send a cover letter resume and threereferences to Mrs Kendra Werner Director of MusicMinistries at the church address above or email tokluwerneraolcom

Praise Team DirectorCalvary Lutheran Church730 S New St West Chester PA 19382wwwclcwcorg 6106962475Posted 102017

Calvary Lutheran Church is a large congregation seek-ing a part-time Praise Team Director 8-10 hours perweek Primary responsibilities include providing leader-ship for the Praise Team including selecting music andrehearsing ensemble musicians for one weekly worshipservice The candidate should be an accomplishedmusician Piano or guitar skills are preferred

Applicants should send a cover letter resume and threereferences to Mrs Kendra Werner Director of MusicMinistries at the church address above or email tokluwerneraolcom

OrganistPianistAccompanistConcord Presbyterian ChurchWilmington DelawarePosted 101317

Concord Presbyterian Church PC (USA) inWilmington Delaware an open and inclusive congrega-tion with a creative vibrant music program and dynamiccommunity concerts has a part-time (approx 10 hrs)opening for an organistpianistaccompanist TheConcord Presbyterian Church music ministry fosters apositive creative flexible collaborative environment Itis a short 30-minute commute from downtownPhiladelphia

While the full-time Minister of Music administers theoverall program plans and selects repertoire conductsand leads rehearsals the responsibilities of this positionare in coordination with the Music Minister to accom-pany choirs soloists and the congregation on organ orpiano (whichever is appropriate for the repertoire) forone weekly Sunday morning service and one Thursdayevening rehearsal per week provide appropriate pre-ludes and postludes for Sunday services and otheroccasional services where appropriate and accompanyoccasional additional rehearsals for the adult choir chil-drenyouth holiday services concerts or special churchevents as needed

While there is no specific degree requirement the bestcandidate will demonstrate values in accord with thoseof the church proficiency in performing and accompany-ing on both organ and piano excellent sight-readingstylistic proficiency in a variety of genres from classicalto contemporary a cooperative and collaborative spiritand good interpersonal skills

Compensation is at a competitive regional market ratefactoring in experienceexpertise and includes up to sixweeks flexible time off

Please forward further inquiries and materials toMatthew Pressley Concord Presbyterian Church 1800Fairfax Blvd Wilmington DE 19803 or via email tomatthewpressleyconcordpcorg

Music MinisterFirst Presbyterian Church at Norristown113 E Airy Street Norristown PA 19401Posted 6817First Presbyterian Church at Norristown seeks a part-time music minister to facilitate the glorification of ourHeavenly Father through the art of music This individ-ual will lead and develop the music ministry for thechurch in consultation with the pastor and Session in away that is consistent with its theology values and mis-sionResponsibilities include overseeing and leading allmusical aspects of the Sunday worship service and spe-cial services including selecting congregational hymnscoordinating music for prelude offertory and postludeproviding musical accompaniment during hymns andpraise songs leading the choir anthem(s) and coordi-nating guest musicians Responsibilities also includeleading and developing the adult choir assisting in coor-dination of a biweekly Thursday night praise service anddiscovering developing and empowering congregantmusicianship Ability and willingness to lead a hand bellchoir andor childrenrsquos choir is a plus Instrumentsinclude a three-manual Rodgers organ a 1938Steinway grand piano and a 1936 Mathushek grandpianoCandidates should play professional-level piano and becomfortable with contemporary traditional and ethnicmusical styles Ability to play organ is preferred addi-tional instruments are a plus A commitment of around6-10 hours per week are required with variations duringholidays or special circumstancesApplicants may contact the church office at firstpresnorristowngmailcom 6102721357 or Jim Serratore at jjserratoreaolcom 6108121107

Positions AvailableContinued from page 11____________________

FEBRUARY 2018 VOLUME LXXX NO 613

SOC Debra Bacak Sellersville PA 215-257-0553SOC David Burton Brown Philadelphia PA 267-297-6132SOC R Pernell Cunningham Philadelphia PA 215-678-0576SOC Doris J Dabrowski SPC Philadelphia PA 215-790-1115SOC Joyce Drayton Philadelphia PA 215-635-5778SOC Lee de Mets FAGO Chalfont PA 215-997-0219SOC Adam F Dieffenbach Telford PA 267-738-2326 SOC Joyce Drayton Philadelphia PA 215-635-5778SOC John Ervin Philadelphia PA 267-886-8212SOC Laurence Esposito Philadelphia PA 917-379-2361SO Karen B Fallows SPC Souderton PA 267-240-7800 SOC Susanna Faust West Chester PA 610-766-1812SOC Robert Fidler Cheltenham PA 215-260-3758SOC Jeremy J Flood CAGO Philadelphia PA 215-625-2747 SOC Kevin E Gane Aston PA 610-675-7875SOC 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 215-855-0287S Chiduzie Madubata Philadelphia PA 301-919-9632

SUNDAY SUBSTITUTESThe codes preceding each name have the following meanings S = Available to play on a SundayO = Available to play other services such as weddingsfuneralsweekdays 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 minimumPlease 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 AGOPlacementagophilaorg

SOC Elizabeth A Manus St Davids PA 610-293-9002SOC Mardia Melroy Ambler PA 215-646-1975SOC Constance H Mickel Bryn Mawr PA 610-527-9514SOC Scott Myers Ewing NJ 215-715-1003 SOC Steven H Neau Media PA 610-447-0214SO Irina Nenartovich CAGO Cherry Hill NJ 856-321-3465SO 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 Barbara Haddad Romesburg Drexel Hill PA 610-446-3540SOC Mark Shockey Langhorne PA 267-352-5139SO Alexander M Smith King of Prussia PA 610-265-4390SOC Rich Spotts Doylestown PA 267-371-2687SOC Dawn Stevens Drexel Hill PA 610-220-4797SOC Janet L Tebbel Philadelphia PA 267-250-7727SOC Fran Treisbach West Norriton Twp PA 484-231-1426SOC Matt Valent Collegeville PA 610-924-5088SOC John W Van Sant Trenton NJ 609-498-1768SOC John Walthausen Wilmington DE 310-738-6155SOC 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

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

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

Auditions recitals special eventshttpwwwelizabethmanuscom

We would like our substitute lists to be a valuable reliable and up to date resource for the community and forour members We want to include everyone who wishes to be listed and to do so as accurately as possiblePlease take a moment to let us know if you wish to be listed and are not if your information has changed or ifyou no longer wish to be listed We will be trying to ensure that only current chapter members are listed andas such will be removing names of non-renewed members If your name has been removed in error or if youneed corrections please contact Fran Treisbach as indicated above

Rudolph A Lucente___________________

Asst Wanamaker Grand Court Organ

Saacutendor Kaacutedaacuter FAGO___________________Organist Conductor Accompanist Improvisor

First Presbyterian ChurchWest Chester Pennsylvania

sandorkadarcom

FEBRUARY 2018 VOLUME LXXX NO 614

OC Lucas C Brown Philadelphia PA 267-474-8476 OC Joseph J Buches Philadelphia PA 610-220-9307 OC D Stephen Cable Bethlehem PA 484-866-6019OC Mary Eliz Campbell CAGO Phoenixville PA 484-995-6110O 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 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 OC Kathleen Flaherty Philadelphia PA 215-242-2964O 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 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 Warren Edward McCall Hopewell NJ 609-477-4927OC 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 meaningsO = Available to play other services such as weddingsfuneralsweekdays 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 minimumPlease 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 AGOPlacementagophilaorg

These organists are NOT available to play Sunday services

Code Substitute Location Phone Number Code Substitute Location Phone Number

bull Quality New Instrumentsbull Conscientious Electro-Pneumatic and Mechanical Restorationbull bull Consultationsbull

300 Old Reading Pike Suite 1D Stowe PA 19464P 6109709817 bull pjmorganscom bull pjmpjmorganscom

amp ASSOCIATES INCO R G A N B U I L D E R S

We would like our substitute lists to be a valuable reliable and up to date resource for the community and forour members We want to include everyone who wishes to be listed and to do so as accurately as possiblePlease take a moment to let us know if you wish to be listed and are not if your information has changed or ifyou no longer wish to be listed We will be trying to ensure that only current chapter members are listed andas such will be removing names of non-renewed members If your name has been removed in error or if youneed corrections please contact Fran Treisbach as indicated above

FEBRUARY 2018 VOLUME LXXX NO 615

TALE PIPESMary Elizabeth Campbell CAGO Editor

Answers to January TalePipes word scramble

Apologies If any of you are puzzlers you may have been overly puzzled there was a space that wentmissing from the second word in the final part of my January issue puzzle - it should have been a 3 letterword followed by two 4 letter words

(Heres the solution Krummhorn Diapason Dulciana Gamba Mixture Fifteenth Sesquialtera BourdonBombarde The choir director said One More Time )

February has many special days for such a shortmonth including of course Valentinersquos Day Inthe interest of warming up with a smidge of

romance here are a few thoughts about the hymnlsquoO Perfect Loversquo

This hymn like the AGO is very ecumenical in itsbackground The author Dorothy Frances Blomfield(1858-1932) was from an Anglican family Her fatherThe Rev F G Blomfield was an Anglican priestHer grandfather Dr Charles James Blomfield wasthe Bishop of London

Sources say that her sister was preparing to get mar-ried in 1883 and wanted a special wedding hymnand that Dorothy wrote her text in a matter of 15 min-utes to be set to the hymn tune lsquoStrength and Stayrsquowith melody by John Bacchus Dykes

Her hymn first appeared in print in 1889 in a hymnalsupplement and was added to the Hymnal in 1892Dorothy was married in 1897 to Gerald Gurney whowent from an acting career to becoming ordained inthe Church of England In 1919 they converted toCatholicism Dorothy went on to have two volumesof her poetry published as well as A Little Book ofQuiet a book of devotions

O Perfect Love all human thoughts transcendingLowly we kneel in prayer before Thy throne

That theirs may be the love which knows no ending Whom Thou in sacred vow dost join in one

Joseph Barnby (1838-1896) wrote the tune PerfectLove that we now associate with this hymn andwhich appears in various volumes of instrumentaland vocal wedding music He is said to have com-posed it for the wedding of the Duke and Duchess ofFife in 1889

Barnby was a chorister at York Minster as a child andeventually organist choirmaster there by age 12according to some sources He served as Precentorat Eton College 1875-1892 and succeeded CharlesGounoud as conductor of the Royal Albert Hall

Choral Society from 1871 He led the premiere per-formance in London of Bachrsquos St Matthewrsquos Passionin 1871 He would also conduct British premieres ofWagnerrsquos Parsifal and Dvorakrsquos Stabat Mater andregularly led performances of large classical worksthroughout his life

He wrote one oratorio ndash Rebekah 1870 ndash and had alarge outpouring of service music hymns songstrios anthems He was also very actively involved inediting hymnals He was known in his day as a con-summate musician and was knighted in 1892 Someof his other hymns include the tune Sarum which wasset to the text ldquoFor All the Saintsrdquo in 1868 the tuneMerrial which was written to the text ldquoNow the Day isOverrdquo and the tune Laudes Domini which is com-monly paired with the text lsquoWhen Morning Gilds theSkiesrsquo

Grant them the joy which brightens earthly sorrowGrant them the peace which calms all earthly strife

Grant them the vision of the glorious morrow That will reveal eternal love and life

NEWSLETTER OF THE PHILADELPHIA CHAPTER OF THE AMERICAN GUILD OF ORGANISTS

Katherine Reier Circulation Coordinator1936 Guernsey AvenueAbington PA 19001-3702

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Part-time Principal OrganistChurch of St Eleanor647 Locust Street Collegeville PA 19426wwwsteleanorcom 6104891647Posted 1918

The Principal Organist is a professional who holds cre-dentials andor experience in music and is a person offaith who has a thorough understanding of the RomanCatholic liturgy This person is responsible for effectiveand prayerful playing of the organ within the liturgicalcelebrations of Saint Eleanor Parish This is a part timeposition in a large vibrant suburban parish It includesflexible working hours that involves evenings weekendsand special liturgies as necessary Interested candidatesshould send resume and salary requirements toElizabeth Calabro at ecalabrosteleanorcom

Organist Music DirectorTrinity Church966 Trinity Road King of Prussia PA 19406wwwtrinitygulphmillsorg 6108281500Posted 1818

Trinity Gulph Mills is an Episcopal church thatrsquos slowlyrealizing its potential to be a dynamic voice in the King ofPrussia community As our organist and perhaps musicdirector you will help us in our mission to be a vibrantpresence The scope for a musician seeking to make adifference is considerable we hold a daily (said) Mass at730 am and sung Eucharist at 10 am on Sundays withan average attendance of 35-40 based on Rite II hymnsand liturgical responses In addition the church runsTrinity School with an enrollment of 75 and a staff of 13

If yoursquore a flexible musician able to inspire us throughmusic and looking to be part of our commitment to disci-pleship wersquod like to hear from you Wersquore offering acompetitive fee and terms for the right person Pleasecall Fr Stephen (6095162004) or write with your detailsto frstephentrinitygulphmillsorg Appointment effectivefrom January 28

Director of MusicTrinity Christian United Church of Christ2009 Church Rd Skippack PA 19474wwwtrinityskippackorg 6105844054Posted 111617

Trinity Christian United Church of Christ the only churchin Skippack Village is seeking a Director of Music Thisis a part-time position of approximately 6 to10 hours aweekThe Director of Music is responsible for the musicalorganization at Trinity Christian UCC including but notlimited to Sunday worship services special services andchoir The Director of Music will strive to bring the con-gregation closer to God through hymns anthems andpraise songs The ideal person will be energetic able to

work with all age groups experienced in accompanyingthe congregation and choir in contemporarymodernpraise music as well as traditional hymns on an electricpiano

To learn more about us please visit our web site atwwwtrinityskippackorg We invite you to become part ofa warm and welcoming community church united by acommon desire to serve Jesus Christ If interestedplease send a resume via email toskippacktrinitygmailcom or mail to Trinity ChristianUCC Attention Worship Committee Chair PO Box538 Skippack PA 19474

Director of Sacred MusicSt Agnes Catholic Church233 W Gay St West Chester PA 19380Posted 110517

St Agnes RC Church seeks a full-time Director ofSacred Music reporting to the Director of PastoralServices The Director of Sacred Music is responsiblefor all music associated with regular and specialMassesLiturgical Services of St Agnes Parish Theincumbent will direct and coordinate music for all parish-wide liturgical celebrations in coordination with theDirector of Pastoral Services provide organ music for allregularly scheduled Masses and any additional Massesscheduled for special days of the churchrsquos calendardirect and accompany all weekly rehearsals for the adultand childrenschool choirs coordinate and assign can-tors for liturgical services schedule special musicians asneeded prepare and implement the sacred music bud-get and assist with print web and social media market-ing related to recruiting choir members cantors andother musicians

Qualifications include a baccalaureate degree (MasterrsquosDegree preferred) two years of relevant experienceexpert proficiency on the organ being well-versed in theLectionary and liturgical calendar in choosing hymnsresponses and other special music and particularlybeing sensitive to the importance of music in the RomanCatholic tradition and possessing strong interpersonaland communication skills Resumes may be submittedto jobssaintagnesparishorg

Organist and AccompanistCalvary Lutheran Church730 S New St West Chester PA 19382wwwclcwcorg 6106962475Posted 102017

Calvary Lutheran Church is a large congregation seek-ing a part-time organist 15-18 hours per week Primaryresponsibilities include providing sacred organ music fortwo weekly worship services (traditional) accompanyingseveral choirs soloists and instrumental ensembles aswell as playing for weddings and funerals This individual

POSITIONS AVAILABLETom Lever Interim Positions Coordinator

2158550287 AGOPlacementagophilaorg

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 ndash applicants should be directed to thechurch for further information We would also be very grateful ifchurches encourage their organists to join our chapter ndash and manyinclude dues payment as a contract perk

Continued on Page 12

FEBRUARY 2018 VOLUME LXXX NO 612

must be available for weekly choir rehearsals (generallyone night per week) and occasional services and eventsas needed The candidate should be an accomplishedorganist but piano and accompanying skills are alsoessential It is preferred that the candidate has aBachelor of Music degree or suitable credentials butmust have evidence of formal organ training The organis a three manual AustinWalker with 105 ranks

Applicants should send a cover letter resume and threereferences to Mrs Kendra Werner Director of MusicMinistries at the church address above or email tokluwerneraolcom

Praise Team DirectorCalvary Lutheran Church730 S New St West Chester PA 19382wwwclcwcorg 6106962475Posted 102017

Calvary Lutheran Church is a large congregation seek-ing a part-time Praise Team Director 8-10 hours perweek Primary responsibilities include providing leader-ship for the Praise Team including selecting music andrehearsing ensemble musicians for one weekly worshipservice The candidate should be an accomplishedmusician Piano or guitar skills are preferred

Applicants should send a cover letter resume and threereferences to Mrs Kendra Werner Director of MusicMinistries at the church address above or email tokluwerneraolcom

OrganistPianistAccompanistConcord Presbyterian ChurchWilmington DelawarePosted 101317

Concord Presbyterian Church PC (USA) inWilmington Delaware an open and inclusive congrega-tion with a creative vibrant music program and dynamiccommunity concerts has a part-time (approx 10 hrs)opening for an organistpianistaccompanist TheConcord Presbyterian Church music ministry fosters apositive creative flexible collaborative environment Itis a short 30-minute commute from downtownPhiladelphia

While the full-time Minister of Music administers theoverall program plans and selects repertoire conductsand leads rehearsals the responsibilities of this positionare in coordination with the Music Minister to accom-pany choirs soloists and the congregation on organ orpiano (whichever is appropriate for the repertoire) forone weekly Sunday morning service and one Thursdayevening rehearsal per week provide appropriate pre-ludes and postludes for Sunday services and otheroccasional services where appropriate and accompanyoccasional additional rehearsals for the adult choir chil-drenyouth holiday services concerts or special churchevents as needed

While there is no specific degree requirement the bestcandidate will demonstrate values in accord with thoseof the church proficiency in performing and accompany-ing on both organ and piano excellent sight-readingstylistic proficiency in a variety of genres from classicalto contemporary a cooperative and collaborative spiritand good interpersonal skills

Compensation is at a competitive regional market ratefactoring in experienceexpertise and includes up to sixweeks flexible time off

Please forward further inquiries and materials toMatthew Pressley Concord Presbyterian Church 1800Fairfax Blvd Wilmington DE 19803 or via email tomatthewpressleyconcordpcorg

Music MinisterFirst Presbyterian Church at Norristown113 E Airy Street Norristown PA 19401Posted 6817First Presbyterian Church at Norristown seeks a part-time music minister to facilitate the glorification of ourHeavenly Father through the art of music This individ-ual will lead and develop the music ministry for thechurch in consultation with the pastor and Session in away that is consistent with its theology values and mis-sionResponsibilities include overseeing and leading allmusical aspects of the Sunday worship service and spe-cial services including selecting congregational hymnscoordinating music for prelude offertory and postludeproviding musical accompaniment during hymns andpraise songs leading the choir anthem(s) and coordi-nating guest musicians Responsibilities also includeleading and developing the adult choir assisting in coor-dination of a biweekly Thursday night praise service anddiscovering developing and empowering congregantmusicianship Ability and willingness to lead a hand bellchoir andor childrenrsquos choir is a plus Instrumentsinclude a three-manual Rodgers organ a 1938Steinway grand piano and a 1936 Mathushek grandpianoCandidates should play professional-level piano and becomfortable with contemporary traditional and ethnicmusical styles Ability to play organ is preferred addi-tional instruments are a plus A commitment of around6-10 hours per week are required with variations duringholidays or special circumstancesApplicants may contact the church office at firstpresnorristowngmailcom 6102721357 or Jim Serratore at jjserratoreaolcom 6108121107

Positions AvailableContinued from page 11____________________

FEBRUARY 2018 VOLUME LXXX NO 613

SOC Debra Bacak Sellersville PA 215-257-0553SOC David Burton Brown Philadelphia PA 267-297-6132SOC R Pernell Cunningham Philadelphia PA 215-678-0576SOC Doris J Dabrowski SPC Philadelphia PA 215-790-1115SOC Joyce Drayton Philadelphia PA 215-635-5778SOC Lee de Mets FAGO Chalfont PA 215-997-0219SOC Adam F Dieffenbach Telford PA 267-738-2326 SOC Joyce Drayton Philadelphia PA 215-635-5778SOC John Ervin Philadelphia PA 267-886-8212SOC Laurence Esposito Philadelphia PA 917-379-2361SO Karen B Fallows SPC Souderton PA 267-240-7800 SOC Susanna Faust West Chester PA 610-766-1812SOC Robert Fidler Cheltenham PA 215-260-3758SOC Jeremy J Flood CAGO Philadelphia PA 215-625-2747 SOC Kevin E Gane Aston PA 610-675-7875SOC 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 215-855-0287S Chiduzie Madubata Philadelphia PA 301-919-9632

SUNDAY SUBSTITUTESThe codes preceding each name have the following meanings S = Available to play on a SundayO = Available to play other services such as weddingsfuneralsweekdays 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 minimumPlease 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 AGOPlacementagophilaorg

SOC Elizabeth A Manus St Davids PA 610-293-9002SOC Mardia Melroy Ambler PA 215-646-1975SOC Constance H Mickel Bryn Mawr PA 610-527-9514SOC Scott Myers Ewing NJ 215-715-1003 SOC Steven H Neau Media PA 610-447-0214SO Irina Nenartovich CAGO Cherry Hill NJ 856-321-3465SO 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 Barbara Haddad Romesburg Drexel Hill PA 610-446-3540SOC Mark Shockey Langhorne PA 267-352-5139SO Alexander M Smith King of Prussia PA 610-265-4390SOC Rich Spotts Doylestown PA 267-371-2687SOC Dawn Stevens Drexel Hill PA 610-220-4797SOC Janet L Tebbel Philadelphia PA 267-250-7727SOC Fran Treisbach West Norriton Twp PA 484-231-1426SOC Matt Valent Collegeville PA 610-924-5088SOC John W Van Sant Trenton NJ 609-498-1768SOC John Walthausen Wilmington DE 310-738-6155SOC 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

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

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

Auditions recitals special eventshttpwwwelizabethmanuscom

We would like our substitute lists to be a valuable reliable and up to date resource for the community and forour members We want to include everyone who wishes to be listed and to do so as accurately as possiblePlease take a moment to let us know if you wish to be listed and are not if your information has changed or ifyou no longer wish to be listed We will be trying to ensure that only current chapter members are listed andas such will be removing names of non-renewed members If your name has been removed in error or if youneed corrections please contact Fran Treisbach as indicated above

Rudolph A Lucente___________________

Asst Wanamaker Grand Court Organ

Saacutendor Kaacutedaacuter FAGO___________________Organist Conductor Accompanist Improvisor

First Presbyterian ChurchWest Chester Pennsylvania

sandorkadarcom

FEBRUARY 2018 VOLUME LXXX NO 614

OC Lucas C Brown Philadelphia PA 267-474-8476 OC Joseph J Buches Philadelphia PA 610-220-9307 OC D Stephen Cable Bethlehem PA 484-866-6019OC Mary Eliz Campbell CAGO Phoenixville PA 484-995-6110O 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 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 OC Kathleen Flaherty Philadelphia PA 215-242-2964O 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 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 Warren Edward McCall Hopewell NJ 609-477-4927OC 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 meaningsO = Available to play other services such as weddingsfuneralsweekdays 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 minimumPlease 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 AGOPlacementagophilaorg

These organists are NOT available to play Sunday services

Code Substitute Location Phone Number Code Substitute Location Phone Number

bull Quality New Instrumentsbull Conscientious Electro-Pneumatic and Mechanical Restorationbull bull Consultationsbull

300 Old Reading Pike Suite 1D Stowe PA 19464P 6109709817 bull pjmorganscom bull pjmpjmorganscom

amp ASSOCIATES INCO R G A N B U I L D E R S

We would like our substitute lists to be a valuable reliable and up to date resource for the community and forour members We want to include everyone who wishes to be listed and to do so as accurately as possiblePlease take a moment to let us know if you wish to be listed and are not if your information has changed or ifyou no longer wish to be listed We will be trying to ensure that only current chapter members are listed andas such will be removing names of non-renewed members If your name has been removed in error or if youneed corrections please contact Fran Treisbach as indicated above

FEBRUARY 2018 VOLUME LXXX NO 615

TALE PIPESMary Elizabeth Campbell CAGO Editor

Answers to January TalePipes word scramble

Apologies If any of you are puzzlers you may have been overly puzzled there was a space that wentmissing from the second word in the final part of my January issue puzzle - it should have been a 3 letterword followed by two 4 letter words

(Heres the solution Krummhorn Diapason Dulciana Gamba Mixture Fifteenth Sesquialtera BourdonBombarde The choir director said One More Time )

February has many special days for such a shortmonth including of course Valentinersquos Day Inthe interest of warming up with a smidge of

romance here are a few thoughts about the hymnlsquoO Perfect Loversquo

This hymn like the AGO is very ecumenical in itsbackground The author Dorothy Frances Blomfield(1858-1932) was from an Anglican family Her fatherThe Rev F G Blomfield was an Anglican priestHer grandfather Dr Charles James Blomfield wasthe Bishop of London

Sources say that her sister was preparing to get mar-ried in 1883 and wanted a special wedding hymnand that Dorothy wrote her text in a matter of 15 min-utes to be set to the hymn tune lsquoStrength and Stayrsquowith melody by John Bacchus Dykes

Her hymn first appeared in print in 1889 in a hymnalsupplement and was added to the Hymnal in 1892Dorothy was married in 1897 to Gerald Gurney whowent from an acting career to becoming ordained inthe Church of England In 1919 they converted toCatholicism Dorothy went on to have two volumesof her poetry published as well as A Little Book ofQuiet a book of devotions

O Perfect Love all human thoughts transcendingLowly we kneel in prayer before Thy throne

That theirs may be the love which knows no ending Whom Thou in sacred vow dost join in one

Joseph Barnby (1838-1896) wrote the tune PerfectLove that we now associate with this hymn andwhich appears in various volumes of instrumentaland vocal wedding music He is said to have com-posed it for the wedding of the Duke and Duchess ofFife in 1889

Barnby was a chorister at York Minster as a child andeventually organist choirmaster there by age 12according to some sources He served as Precentorat Eton College 1875-1892 and succeeded CharlesGounoud as conductor of the Royal Albert Hall

Choral Society from 1871 He led the premiere per-formance in London of Bachrsquos St Matthewrsquos Passionin 1871 He would also conduct British premieres ofWagnerrsquos Parsifal and Dvorakrsquos Stabat Mater andregularly led performances of large classical worksthroughout his life

He wrote one oratorio ndash Rebekah 1870 ndash and had alarge outpouring of service music hymns songstrios anthems He was also very actively involved inediting hymnals He was known in his day as a con-summate musician and was knighted in 1892 Someof his other hymns include the tune Sarum which wasset to the text ldquoFor All the Saintsrdquo in 1868 the tuneMerrial which was written to the text ldquoNow the Day isOverrdquo and the tune Laudes Domini which is com-monly paired with the text lsquoWhen Morning Gilds theSkiesrsquo

Grant them the joy which brightens earthly sorrowGrant them the peace which calms all earthly strife

Grant them the vision of the glorious morrow That will reveal eternal love and life

NEWSLETTER OF THE PHILADELPHIA CHAPTER OF THE AMERICAN GUILD OF ORGANISTS

Katherine Reier Circulation Coordinator1936 Guernsey AvenueAbington PA 19001-3702

d ace and Bua Spr gan FoAn or F rAn organ Fogan For

dget y ve E r E r Every y

wwwallenorgancom

Page 11: 1 Ken Cowan - pcagoo.wildapricot.org

FEBRUARY 2018 VOLUME LXXX NO 611

Part-time Principal OrganistChurch of St Eleanor647 Locust Street Collegeville PA 19426wwwsteleanorcom 6104891647Posted 1918

The Principal Organist is a professional who holds cre-dentials andor experience in music and is a person offaith who has a thorough understanding of the RomanCatholic liturgy This person is responsible for effectiveand prayerful playing of the organ within the liturgicalcelebrations of Saint Eleanor Parish This is a part timeposition in a large vibrant suburban parish It includesflexible working hours that involves evenings weekendsand special liturgies as necessary Interested candidatesshould send resume and salary requirements toElizabeth Calabro at ecalabrosteleanorcom

Organist Music DirectorTrinity Church966 Trinity Road King of Prussia PA 19406wwwtrinitygulphmillsorg 6108281500Posted 1818

Trinity Gulph Mills is an Episcopal church thatrsquos slowlyrealizing its potential to be a dynamic voice in the King ofPrussia community As our organist and perhaps musicdirector you will help us in our mission to be a vibrantpresence The scope for a musician seeking to make adifference is considerable we hold a daily (said) Mass at730 am and sung Eucharist at 10 am on Sundays withan average attendance of 35-40 based on Rite II hymnsand liturgical responses In addition the church runsTrinity School with an enrollment of 75 and a staff of 13

If yoursquore a flexible musician able to inspire us throughmusic and looking to be part of our commitment to disci-pleship wersquod like to hear from you Wersquore offering acompetitive fee and terms for the right person Pleasecall Fr Stephen (6095162004) or write with your detailsto frstephentrinitygulphmillsorg Appointment effectivefrom January 28

Director of MusicTrinity Christian United Church of Christ2009 Church Rd Skippack PA 19474wwwtrinityskippackorg 6105844054Posted 111617

Trinity Christian United Church of Christ the only churchin Skippack Village is seeking a Director of Music Thisis a part-time position of approximately 6 to10 hours aweekThe Director of Music is responsible for the musicalorganization at Trinity Christian UCC including but notlimited to Sunday worship services special services andchoir The Director of Music will strive to bring the con-gregation closer to God through hymns anthems andpraise songs The ideal person will be energetic able to

work with all age groups experienced in accompanyingthe congregation and choir in contemporarymodernpraise music as well as traditional hymns on an electricpiano

To learn more about us please visit our web site atwwwtrinityskippackorg We invite you to become part ofa warm and welcoming community church united by acommon desire to serve Jesus Christ If interestedplease send a resume via email toskippacktrinitygmailcom or mail to Trinity ChristianUCC Attention Worship Committee Chair PO Box538 Skippack PA 19474

Director of Sacred MusicSt Agnes Catholic Church233 W Gay St West Chester PA 19380Posted 110517

St Agnes RC Church seeks a full-time Director ofSacred Music reporting to the Director of PastoralServices The Director of Sacred Music is responsiblefor all music associated with regular and specialMassesLiturgical Services of St Agnes Parish Theincumbent will direct and coordinate music for all parish-wide liturgical celebrations in coordination with theDirector of Pastoral Services provide organ music for allregularly scheduled Masses and any additional Massesscheduled for special days of the churchrsquos calendardirect and accompany all weekly rehearsals for the adultand childrenschool choirs coordinate and assign can-tors for liturgical services schedule special musicians asneeded prepare and implement the sacred music bud-get and assist with print web and social media market-ing related to recruiting choir members cantors andother musicians

Qualifications include a baccalaureate degree (MasterrsquosDegree preferred) two years of relevant experienceexpert proficiency on the organ being well-versed in theLectionary and liturgical calendar in choosing hymnsresponses and other special music and particularlybeing sensitive to the importance of music in the RomanCatholic tradition and possessing strong interpersonaland communication skills Resumes may be submittedto jobssaintagnesparishorg

Organist and AccompanistCalvary Lutheran Church730 S New St West Chester PA 19382wwwclcwcorg 6106962475Posted 102017

Calvary Lutheran Church is a large congregation seek-ing a part-time organist 15-18 hours per week Primaryresponsibilities include providing sacred organ music fortwo weekly worship services (traditional) accompanyingseveral choirs soloists and instrumental ensembles aswell as playing for weddings and funerals This individual

POSITIONS AVAILABLETom Lever Interim Positions Coordinator

2158550287 AGOPlacementagophilaorg

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 ndash applicants should be directed to thechurch for further information We would also be very grateful ifchurches encourage their organists to join our chapter ndash and manyinclude dues payment as a contract perk

Continued on Page 12

FEBRUARY 2018 VOLUME LXXX NO 612

must be available for weekly choir rehearsals (generallyone night per week) and occasional services and eventsas needed The candidate should be an accomplishedorganist but piano and accompanying skills are alsoessential It is preferred that the candidate has aBachelor of Music degree or suitable credentials butmust have evidence of formal organ training The organis a three manual AustinWalker with 105 ranks

Applicants should send a cover letter resume and threereferences to Mrs Kendra Werner Director of MusicMinistries at the church address above or email tokluwerneraolcom

Praise Team DirectorCalvary Lutheran Church730 S New St West Chester PA 19382wwwclcwcorg 6106962475Posted 102017

Calvary Lutheran Church is a large congregation seek-ing a part-time Praise Team Director 8-10 hours perweek Primary responsibilities include providing leader-ship for the Praise Team including selecting music andrehearsing ensemble musicians for one weekly worshipservice The candidate should be an accomplishedmusician Piano or guitar skills are preferred

Applicants should send a cover letter resume and threereferences to Mrs Kendra Werner Director of MusicMinistries at the church address above or email tokluwerneraolcom

OrganistPianistAccompanistConcord Presbyterian ChurchWilmington DelawarePosted 101317

Concord Presbyterian Church PC (USA) inWilmington Delaware an open and inclusive congrega-tion with a creative vibrant music program and dynamiccommunity concerts has a part-time (approx 10 hrs)opening for an organistpianistaccompanist TheConcord Presbyterian Church music ministry fosters apositive creative flexible collaborative environment Itis a short 30-minute commute from downtownPhiladelphia

While the full-time Minister of Music administers theoverall program plans and selects repertoire conductsand leads rehearsals the responsibilities of this positionare in coordination with the Music Minister to accom-pany choirs soloists and the congregation on organ orpiano (whichever is appropriate for the repertoire) forone weekly Sunday morning service and one Thursdayevening rehearsal per week provide appropriate pre-ludes and postludes for Sunday services and otheroccasional services where appropriate and accompanyoccasional additional rehearsals for the adult choir chil-drenyouth holiday services concerts or special churchevents as needed

While there is no specific degree requirement the bestcandidate will demonstrate values in accord with thoseof the church proficiency in performing and accompany-ing on both organ and piano excellent sight-readingstylistic proficiency in a variety of genres from classicalto contemporary a cooperative and collaborative spiritand good interpersonal skills

Compensation is at a competitive regional market ratefactoring in experienceexpertise and includes up to sixweeks flexible time off

Please forward further inquiries and materials toMatthew Pressley Concord Presbyterian Church 1800Fairfax Blvd Wilmington DE 19803 or via email tomatthewpressleyconcordpcorg

Music MinisterFirst Presbyterian Church at Norristown113 E Airy Street Norristown PA 19401Posted 6817First Presbyterian Church at Norristown seeks a part-time music minister to facilitate the glorification of ourHeavenly Father through the art of music This individ-ual will lead and develop the music ministry for thechurch in consultation with the pastor and Session in away that is consistent with its theology values and mis-sionResponsibilities include overseeing and leading allmusical aspects of the Sunday worship service and spe-cial services including selecting congregational hymnscoordinating music for prelude offertory and postludeproviding musical accompaniment during hymns andpraise songs leading the choir anthem(s) and coordi-nating guest musicians Responsibilities also includeleading and developing the adult choir assisting in coor-dination of a biweekly Thursday night praise service anddiscovering developing and empowering congregantmusicianship Ability and willingness to lead a hand bellchoir andor childrenrsquos choir is a plus Instrumentsinclude a three-manual Rodgers organ a 1938Steinway grand piano and a 1936 Mathushek grandpianoCandidates should play professional-level piano and becomfortable with contemporary traditional and ethnicmusical styles Ability to play organ is preferred addi-tional instruments are a plus A commitment of around6-10 hours per week are required with variations duringholidays or special circumstancesApplicants may contact the church office at firstpresnorristowngmailcom 6102721357 or Jim Serratore at jjserratoreaolcom 6108121107

Positions AvailableContinued from page 11____________________

FEBRUARY 2018 VOLUME LXXX NO 613

SOC Debra Bacak Sellersville PA 215-257-0553SOC David Burton Brown Philadelphia PA 267-297-6132SOC R Pernell Cunningham Philadelphia PA 215-678-0576SOC Doris J Dabrowski SPC Philadelphia PA 215-790-1115SOC Joyce Drayton Philadelphia PA 215-635-5778SOC Lee de Mets FAGO Chalfont PA 215-997-0219SOC Adam F Dieffenbach Telford PA 267-738-2326 SOC Joyce Drayton Philadelphia PA 215-635-5778SOC John Ervin Philadelphia PA 267-886-8212SOC Laurence Esposito Philadelphia PA 917-379-2361SO Karen B Fallows SPC Souderton PA 267-240-7800 SOC Susanna Faust West Chester PA 610-766-1812SOC Robert Fidler Cheltenham PA 215-260-3758SOC Jeremy J Flood CAGO Philadelphia PA 215-625-2747 SOC Kevin E Gane Aston PA 610-675-7875SOC 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 215-855-0287S Chiduzie Madubata Philadelphia PA 301-919-9632

SUNDAY SUBSTITUTESThe codes preceding each name have the following meanings S = Available to play on a SundayO = Available to play other services such as weddingsfuneralsweekdays 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 minimumPlease 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 AGOPlacementagophilaorg

SOC Elizabeth A Manus St Davids PA 610-293-9002SOC Mardia Melroy Ambler PA 215-646-1975SOC Constance H Mickel Bryn Mawr PA 610-527-9514SOC Scott Myers Ewing NJ 215-715-1003 SOC Steven H Neau Media PA 610-447-0214SO Irina Nenartovich CAGO Cherry Hill NJ 856-321-3465SO 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 Barbara Haddad Romesburg Drexel Hill PA 610-446-3540SOC Mark Shockey Langhorne PA 267-352-5139SO Alexander M Smith King of Prussia PA 610-265-4390SOC Rich Spotts Doylestown PA 267-371-2687SOC Dawn Stevens Drexel Hill PA 610-220-4797SOC Janet L Tebbel Philadelphia PA 267-250-7727SOC Fran Treisbach West Norriton Twp PA 484-231-1426SOC Matt Valent Collegeville PA 610-924-5088SOC John W Van Sant Trenton NJ 609-498-1768SOC John Walthausen Wilmington DE 310-738-6155SOC 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

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

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

Auditions recitals special eventshttpwwwelizabethmanuscom

We would like our substitute lists to be a valuable reliable and up to date resource for the community and forour members We want to include everyone who wishes to be listed and to do so as accurately as possiblePlease take a moment to let us know if you wish to be listed and are not if your information has changed or ifyou no longer wish to be listed We will be trying to ensure that only current chapter members are listed andas such will be removing names of non-renewed members If your name has been removed in error or if youneed corrections please contact Fran Treisbach as indicated above

Rudolph A Lucente___________________

Asst Wanamaker Grand Court Organ

Saacutendor Kaacutedaacuter FAGO___________________Organist Conductor Accompanist Improvisor

First Presbyterian ChurchWest Chester Pennsylvania

sandorkadarcom

FEBRUARY 2018 VOLUME LXXX NO 614

OC Lucas C Brown Philadelphia PA 267-474-8476 OC Joseph J Buches Philadelphia PA 610-220-9307 OC D Stephen Cable Bethlehem PA 484-866-6019OC Mary Eliz Campbell CAGO Phoenixville PA 484-995-6110O 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 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 OC Kathleen Flaherty Philadelphia PA 215-242-2964O 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 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 Warren Edward McCall Hopewell NJ 609-477-4927OC 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 meaningsO = Available to play other services such as weddingsfuneralsweekdays 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 minimumPlease 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 AGOPlacementagophilaorg

These organists are NOT available to play Sunday services

Code Substitute Location Phone Number Code Substitute Location Phone Number

bull Quality New Instrumentsbull Conscientious Electro-Pneumatic and Mechanical Restorationbull bull Consultationsbull

300 Old Reading Pike Suite 1D Stowe PA 19464P 6109709817 bull pjmorganscom bull pjmpjmorganscom

amp ASSOCIATES INCO R G A N B U I L D E R S

We would like our substitute lists to be a valuable reliable and up to date resource for the community and forour members We want to include everyone who wishes to be listed and to do so as accurately as possiblePlease take a moment to let us know if you wish to be listed and are not if your information has changed or ifyou no longer wish to be listed We will be trying to ensure that only current chapter members are listed andas such will be removing names of non-renewed members If your name has been removed in error or if youneed corrections please contact Fran Treisbach as indicated above

FEBRUARY 2018 VOLUME LXXX NO 615

TALE PIPESMary Elizabeth Campbell CAGO Editor

Answers to January TalePipes word scramble

Apologies If any of you are puzzlers you may have been overly puzzled there was a space that wentmissing from the second word in the final part of my January issue puzzle - it should have been a 3 letterword followed by two 4 letter words

(Heres the solution Krummhorn Diapason Dulciana Gamba Mixture Fifteenth Sesquialtera BourdonBombarde The choir director said One More Time )

February has many special days for such a shortmonth including of course Valentinersquos Day Inthe interest of warming up with a smidge of

romance here are a few thoughts about the hymnlsquoO Perfect Loversquo

This hymn like the AGO is very ecumenical in itsbackground The author Dorothy Frances Blomfield(1858-1932) was from an Anglican family Her fatherThe Rev F G Blomfield was an Anglican priestHer grandfather Dr Charles James Blomfield wasthe Bishop of London

Sources say that her sister was preparing to get mar-ried in 1883 and wanted a special wedding hymnand that Dorothy wrote her text in a matter of 15 min-utes to be set to the hymn tune lsquoStrength and Stayrsquowith melody by John Bacchus Dykes

Her hymn first appeared in print in 1889 in a hymnalsupplement and was added to the Hymnal in 1892Dorothy was married in 1897 to Gerald Gurney whowent from an acting career to becoming ordained inthe Church of England In 1919 they converted toCatholicism Dorothy went on to have two volumesof her poetry published as well as A Little Book ofQuiet a book of devotions

O Perfect Love all human thoughts transcendingLowly we kneel in prayer before Thy throne

That theirs may be the love which knows no ending Whom Thou in sacred vow dost join in one

Joseph Barnby (1838-1896) wrote the tune PerfectLove that we now associate with this hymn andwhich appears in various volumes of instrumentaland vocal wedding music He is said to have com-posed it for the wedding of the Duke and Duchess ofFife in 1889

Barnby was a chorister at York Minster as a child andeventually organist choirmaster there by age 12according to some sources He served as Precentorat Eton College 1875-1892 and succeeded CharlesGounoud as conductor of the Royal Albert Hall

Choral Society from 1871 He led the premiere per-formance in London of Bachrsquos St Matthewrsquos Passionin 1871 He would also conduct British premieres ofWagnerrsquos Parsifal and Dvorakrsquos Stabat Mater andregularly led performances of large classical worksthroughout his life

He wrote one oratorio ndash Rebekah 1870 ndash and had alarge outpouring of service music hymns songstrios anthems He was also very actively involved inediting hymnals He was known in his day as a con-summate musician and was knighted in 1892 Someof his other hymns include the tune Sarum which wasset to the text ldquoFor All the Saintsrdquo in 1868 the tuneMerrial which was written to the text ldquoNow the Day isOverrdquo and the tune Laudes Domini which is com-monly paired with the text lsquoWhen Morning Gilds theSkiesrsquo

Grant them the joy which brightens earthly sorrowGrant them the peace which calms all earthly strife

Grant them the vision of the glorious morrow That will reveal eternal love and life

NEWSLETTER OF THE PHILADELPHIA CHAPTER OF THE AMERICAN GUILD OF ORGANISTS

Katherine Reier Circulation Coordinator1936 Guernsey AvenueAbington PA 19001-3702

d ace and Bua Spr gan FoAn or F rAn organ Fogan For

dget y ve E r E r Every y

wwwallenorgancom

Page 12: 1 Ken Cowan - pcagoo.wildapricot.org

FEBRUARY 2018 VOLUME LXXX NO 612

must be available for weekly choir rehearsals (generallyone night per week) and occasional services and eventsas needed The candidate should be an accomplishedorganist but piano and accompanying skills are alsoessential It is preferred that the candidate has aBachelor of Music degree or suitable credentials butmust have evidence of formal organ training The organis a three manual AustinWalker with 105 ranks

Applicants should send a cover letter resume and threereferences to Mrs Kendra Werner Director of MusicMinistries at the church address above or email tokluwerneraolcom

Praise Team DirectorCalvary Lutheran Church730 S New St West Chester PA 19382wwwclcwcorg 6106962475Posted 102017

Calvary Lutheran Church is a large congregation seek-ing a part-time Praise Team Director 8-10 hours perweek Primary responsibilities include providing leader-ship for the Praise Team including selecting music andrehearsing ensemble musicians for one weekly worshipservice The candidate should be an accomplishedmusician Piano or guitar skills are preferred

Applicants should send a cover letter resume and threereferences to Mrs Kendra Werner Director of MusicMinistries at the church address above or email tokluwerneraolcom

OrganistPianistAccompanistConcord Presbyterian ChurchWilmington DelawarePosted 101317

Concord Presbyterian Church PC (USA) inWilmington Delaware an open and inclusive congrega-tion with a creative vibrant music program and dynamiccommunity concerts has a part-time (approx 10 hrs)opening for an organistpianistaccompanist TheConcord Presbyterian Church music ministry fosters apositive creative flexible collaborative environment Itis a short 30-minute commute from downtownPhiladelphia

While the full-time Minister of Music administers theoverall program plans and selects repertoire conductsand leads rehearsals the responsibilities of this positionare in coordination with the Music Minister to accom-pany choirs soloists and the congregation on organ orpiano (whichever is appropriate for the repertoire) forone weekly Sunday morning service and one Thursdayevening rehearsal per week provide appropriate pre-ludes and postludes for Sunday services and otheroccasional services where appropriate and accompanyoccasional additional rehearsals for the adult choir chil-drenyouth holiday services concerts or special churchevents as needed

While there is no specific degree requirement the bestcandidate will demonstrate values in accord with thoseof the church proficiency in performing and accompany-ing on both organ and piano excellent sight-readingstylistic proficiency in a variety of genres from classicalto contemporary a cooperative and collaborative spiritand good interpersonal skills

Compensation is at a competitive regional market ratefactoring in experienceexpertise and includes up to sixweeks flexible time off

Please forward further inquiries and materials toMatthew Pressley Concord Presbyterian Church 1800Fairfax Blvd Wilmington DE 19803 or via email tomatthewpressleyconcordpcorg

Music MinisterFirst Presbyterian Church at Norristown113 E Airy Street Norristown PA 19401Posted 6817First Presbyterian Church at Norristown seeks a part-time music minister to facilitate the glorification of ourHeavenly Father through the art of music This individ-ual will lead and develop the music ministry for thechurch in consultation with the pastor and Session in away that is consistent with its theology values and mis-sionResponsibilities include overseeing and leading allmusical aspects of the Sunday worship service and spe-cial services including selecting congregational hymnscoordinating music for prelude offertory and postludeproviding musical accompaniment during hymns andpraise songs leading the choir anthem(s) and coordi-nating guest musicians Responsibilities also includeleading and developing the adult choir assisting in coor-dination of a biweekly Thursday night praise service anddiscovering developing and empowering congregantmusicianship Ability and willingness to lead a hand bellchoir andor childrenrsquos choir is a plus Instrumentsinclude a three-manual Rodgers organ a 1938Steinway grand piano and a 1936 Mathushek grandpianoCandidates should play professional-level piano and becomfortable with contemporary traditional and ethnicmusical styles Ability to play organ is preferred addi-tional instruments are a plus A commitment of around6-10 hours per week are required with variations duringholidays or special circumstancesApplicants may contact the church office at firstpresnorristowngmailcom 6102721357 or Jim Serratore at jjserratoreaolcom 6108121107

Positions AvailableContinued from page 11____________________

FEBRUARY 2018 VOLUME LXXX NO 613

SOC Debra Bacak Sellersville PA 215-257-0553SOC David Burton Brown Philadelphia PA 267-297-6132SOC R Pernell Cunningham Philadelphia PA 215-678-0576SOC Doris J Dabrowski SPC Philadelphia PA 215-790-1115SOC Joyce Drayton Philadelphia PA 215-635-5778SOC Lee de Mets FAGO Chalfont PA 215-997-0219SOC Adam F Dieffenbach Telford PA 267-738-2326 SOC Joyce Drayton Philadelphia PA 215-635-5778SOC John Ervin Philadelphia PA 267-886-8212SOC Laurence Esposito Philadelphia PA 917-379-2361SO Karen B Fallows SPC Souderton PA 267-240-7800 SOC Susanna Faust West Chester PA 610-766-1812SOC Robert Fidler Cheltenham PA 215-260-3758SOC Jeremy J Flood CAGO Philadelphia PA 215-625-2747 SOC Kevin E Gane Aston PA 610-675-7875SOC 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 215-855-0287S Chiduzie Madubata Philadelphia PA 301-919-9632

SUNDAY SUBSTITUTESThe codes preceding each name have the following meanings S = Available to play on a SundayO = Available to play other services such as weddingsfuneralsweekdays 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 minimumPlease 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 AGOPlacementagophilaorg

SOC Elizabeth A Manus St Davids PA 610-293-9002SOC Mardia Melroy Ambler PA 215-646-1975SOC Constance H Mickel Bryn Mawr PA 610-527-9514SOC Scott Myers Ewing NJ 215-715-1003 SOC Steven H Neau Media PA 610-447-0214SO Irina Nenartovich CAGO Cherry Hill NJ 856-321-3465SO 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 Barbara Haddad Romesburg Drexel Hill PA 610-446-3540SOC Mark Shockey Langhorne PA 267-352-5139SO Alexander M Smith King of Prussia PA 610-265-4390SOC Rich Spotts Doylestown PA 267-371-2687SOC Dawn Stevens Drexel Hill PA 610-220-4797SOC Janet L Tebbel Philadelphia PA 267-250-7727SOC Fran Treisbach West Norriton Twp PA 484-231-1426SOC Matt Valent Collegeville PA 610-924-5088SOC John W Van Sant Trenton NJ 609-498-1768SOC John Walthausen Wilmington DE 310-738-6155SOC 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

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

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

Auditions recitals special eventshttpwwwelizabethmanuscom

We would like our substitute lists to be a valuable reliable and up to date resource for the community and forour members We want to include everyone who wishes to be listed and to do so as accurately as possiblePlease take a moment to let us know if you wish to be listed and are not if your information has changed or ifyou no longer wish to be listed We will be trying to ensure that only current chapter members are listed andas such will be removing names of non-renewed members If your name has been removed in error or if youneed corrections please contact Fran Treisbach as indicated above

Rudolph A Lucente___________________

Asst Wanamaker Grand Court Organ

Saacutendor Kaacutedaacuter FAGO___________________Organist Conductor Accompanist Improvisor

First Presbyterian ChurchWest Chester Pennsylvania

sandorkadarcom

FEBRUARY 2018 VOLUME LXXX NO 614

OC Lucas C Brown Philadelphia PA 267-474-8476 OC Joseph J Buches Philadelphia PA 610-220-9307 OC D Stephen Cable Bethlehem PA 484-866-6019OC Mary Eliz Campbell CAGO Phoenixville PA 484-995-6110O 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 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 OC Kathleen Flaherty Philadelphia PA 215-242-2964O 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 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 Warren Edward McCall Hopewell NJ 609-477-4927OC 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 meaningsO = Available to play other services such as weddingsfuneralsweekdays 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 minimumPlease 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 AGOPlacementagophilaorg

These organists are NOT available to play Sunday services

Code Substitute Location Phone Number Code Substitute Location Phone Number

bull Quality New Instrumentsbull Conscientious Electro-Pneumatic and Mechanical Restorationbull bull Consultationsbull

300 Old Reading Pike Suite 1D Stowe PA 19464P 6109709817 bull pjmorganscom bull pjmpjmorganscom

amp ASSOCIATES INCO R G A N B U I L D E R S

We would like our substitute lists to be a valuable reliable and up to date resource for the community and forour members We want to include everyone who wishes to be listed and to do so as accurately as possiblePlease take a moment to let us know if you wish to be listed and are not if your information has changed or ifyou no longer wish to be listed We will be trying to ensure that only current chapter members are listed andas such will be removing names of non-renewed members If your name has been removed in error or if youneed corrections please contact Fran Treisbach as indicated above

FEBRUARY 2018 VOLUME LXXX NO 615

TALE PIPESMary Elizabeth Campbell CAGO Editor

Answers to January TalePipes word scramble

Apologies If any of you are puzzlers you may have been overly puzzled there was a space that wentmissing from the second word in the final part of my January issue puzzle - it should have been a 3 letterword followed by two 4 letter words

(Heres the solution Krummhorn Diapason Dulciana Gamba Mixture Fifteenth Sesquialtera BourdonBombarde The choir director said One More Time )

February has many special days for such a shortmonth including of course Valentinersquos Day Inthe interest of warming up with a smidge of

romance here are a few thoughts about the hymnlsquoO Perfect Loversquo

This hymn like the AGO is very ecumenical in itsbackground The author Dorothy Frances Blomfield(1858-1932) was from an Anglican family Her fatherThe Rev F G Blomfield was an Anglican priestHer grandfather Dr Charles James Blomfield wasthe Bishop of London

Sources say that her sister was preparing to get mar-ried in 1883 and wanted a special wedding hymnand that Dorothy wrote her text in a matter of 15 min-utes to be set to the hymn tune lsquoStrength and Stayrsquowith melody by John Bacchus Dykes

Her hymn first appeared in print in 1889 in a hymnalsupplement and was added to the Hymnal in 1892Dorothy was married in 1897 to Gerald Gurney whowent from an acting career to becoming ordained inthe Church of England In 1919 they converted toCatholicism Dorothy went on to have two volumesof her poetry published as well as A Little Book ofQuiet a book of devotions

O Perfect Love all human thoughts transcendingLowly we kneel in prayer before Thy throne

That theirs may be the love which knows no ending Whom Thou in sacred vow dost join in one

Joseph Barnby (1838-1896) wrote the tune PerfectLove that we now associate with this hymn andwhich appears in various volumes of instrumentaland vocal wedding music He is said to have com-posed it for the wedding of the Duke and Duchess ofFife in 1889

Barnby was a chorister at York Minster as a child andeventually organist choirmaster there by age 12according to some sources He served as Precentorat Eton College 1875-1892 and succeeded CharlesGounoud as conductor of the Royal Albert Hall

Choral Society from 1871 He led the premiere per-formance in London of Bachrsquos St Matthewrsquos Passionin 1871 He would also conduct British premieres ofWagnerrsquos Parsifal and Dvorakrsquos Stabat Mater andregularly led performances of large classical worksthroughout his life

He wrote one oratorio ndash Rebekah 1870 ndash and had alarge outpouring of service music hymns songstrios anthems He was also very actively involved inediting hymnals He was known in his day as a con-summate musician and was knighted in 1892 Someof his other hymns include the tune Sarum which wasset to the text ldquoFor All the Saintsrdquo in 1868 the tuneMerrial which was written to the text ldquoNow the Day isOverrdquo and the tune Laudes Domini which is com-monly paired with the text lsquoWhen Morning Gilds theSkiesrsquo

Grant them the joy which brightens earthly sorrowGrant them the peace which calms all earthly strife

Grant them the vision of the glorious morrow That will reveal eternal love and life

NEWSLETTER OF THE PHILADELPHIA CHAPTER OF THE AMERICAN GUILD OF ORGANISTS

Katherine Reier Circulation Coordinator1936 Guernsey AvenueAbington PA 19001-3702

d ace and Bua Spr gan FoAn or F rAn organ Fogan For

dget y ve E r E r Every y

wwwallenorgancom

Page 13: 1 Ken Cowan - pcagoo.wildapricot.org

FEBRUARY 2018 VOLUME LXXX NO 613

SOC Debra Bacak Sellersville PA 215-257-0553SOC David Burton Brown Philadelphia PA 267-297-6132SOC R Pernell Cunningham Philadelphia PA 215-678-0576SOC Doris J Dabrowski SPC Philadelphia PA 215-790-1115SOC Joyce Drayton Philadelphia PA 215-635-5778SOC Lee de Mets FAGO Chalfont PA 215-997-0219SOC Adam F Dieffenbach Telford PA 267-738-2326 SOC Joyce Drayton Philadelphia PA 215-635-5778SOC John Ervin Philadelphia PA 267-886-8212SOC Laurence Esposito Philadelphia PA 917-379-2361SO Karen B Fallows SPC Souderton PA 267-240-7800 SOC Susanna Faust West Chester PA 610-766-1812SOC Robert Fidler Cheltenham PA 215-260-3758SOC Jeremy J Flood CAGO Philadelphia PA 215-625-2747 SOC Kevin E Gane Aston PA 610-675-7875SOC 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 215-855-0287S Chiduzie Madubata Philadelphia PA 301-919-9632

SUNDAY SUBSTITUTESThe codes preceding each name have the following meanings S = Available to play on a SundayO = Available to play other services such as weddingsfuneralsweekdays 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 minimumPlease 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 AGOPlacementagophilaorg

SOC Elizabeth A Manus St Davids PA 610-293-9002SOC Mardia Melroy Ambler PA 215-646-1975SOC Constance H Mickel Bryn Mawr PA 610-527-9514SOC Scott Myers Ewing NJ 215-715-1003 SOC Steven H Neau Media PA 610-447-0214SO Irina Nenartovich CAGO Cherry Hill NJ 856-321-3465SO 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 Barbara Haddad Romesburg Drexel Hill PA 610-446-3540SOC Mark Shockey Langhorne PA 267-352-5139SO Alexander M Smith King of Prussia PA 610-265-4390SOC Rich Spotts Doylestown PA 267-371-2687SOC Dawn Stevens Drexel Hill PA 610-220-4797SOC Janet L Tebbel Philadelphia PA 267-250-7727SOC Fran Treisbach West Norriton Twp PA 484-231-1426SOC Matt Valent Collegeville PA 610-924-5088SOC John W Van Sant Trenton NJ 609-498-1768SOC John Walthausen Wilmington DE 310-738-6155SOC 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

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

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

Auditions recitals special eventshttpwwwelizabethmanuscom

We would like our substitute lists to be a valuable reliable and up to date resource for the community and forour members We want to include everyone who wishes to be listed and to do so as accurately as possiblePlease take a moment to let us know if you wish to be listed and are not if your information has changed or ifyou no longer wish to be listed We will be trying to ensure that only current chapter members are listed andas such will be removing names of non-renewed members If your name has been removed in error or if youneed corrections please contact Fran Treisbach as indicated above

Rudolph A Lucente___________________

Asst Wanamaker Grand Court Organ

Saacutendor Kaacutedaacuter FAGO___________________Organist Conductor Accompanist Improvisor

First Presbyterian ChurchWest Chester Pennsylvania

sandorkadarcom

FEBRUARY 2018 VOLUME LXXX NO 614

OC Lucas C Brown Philadelphia PA 267-474-8476 OC Joseph J Buches Philadelphia PA 610-220-9307 OC D Stephen Cable Bethlehem PA 484-866-6019OC Mary Eliz Campbell CAGO Phoenixville PA 484-995-6110O 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 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 OC Kathleen Flaherty Philadelphia PA 215-242-2964O 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 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 Warren Edward McCall Hopewell NJ 609-477-4927OC 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 meaningsO = Available to play other services such as weddingsfuneralsweekdays 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 minimumPlease 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 AGOPlacementagophilaorg

These organists are NOT available to play Sunday services

Code Substitute Location Phone Number Code Substitute Location Phone Number

bull Quality New Instrumentsbull Conscientious Electro-Pneumatic and Mechanical Restorationbull bull Consultationsbull

300 Old Reading Pike Suite 1D Stowe PA 19464P 6109709817 bull pjmorganscom bull pjmpjmorganscom

amp ASSOCIATES INCO R G A N B U I L D E R S

We would like our substitute lists to be a valuable reliable and up to date resource for the community and forour members We want to include everyone who wishes to be listed and to do so as accurately as possiblePlease take a moment to let us know if you wish to be listed and are not if your information has changed or ifyou no longer wish to be listed We will be trying to ensure that only current chapter members are listed andas such will be removing names of non-renewed members If your name has been removed in error or if youneed corrections please contact Fran Treisbach as indicated above

FEBRUARY 2018 VOLUME LXXX NO 615

TALE PIPESMary Elizabeth Campbell CAGO Editor

Answers to January TalePipes word scramble

Apologies If any of you are puzzlers you may have been overly puzzled there was a space that wentmissing from the second word in the final part of my January issue puzzle - it should have been a 3 letterword followed by two 4 letter words

(Heres the solution Krummhorn Diapason Dulciana Gamba Mixture Fifteenth Sesquialtera BourdonBombarde The choir director said One More Time )

February has many special days for such a shortmonth including of course Valentinersquos Day Inthe interest of warming up with a smidge of

romance here are a few thoughts about the hymnlsquoO Perfect Loversquo

This hymn like the AGO is very ecumenical in itsbackground The author Dorothy Frances Blomfield(1858-1932) was from an Anglican family Her fatherThe Rev F G Blomfield was an Anglican priestHer grandfather Dr Charles James Blomfield wasthe Bishop of London

Sources say that her sister was preparing to get mar-ried in 1883 and wanted a special wedding hymnand that Dorothy wrote her text in a matter of 15 min-utes to be set to the hymn tune lsquoStrength and Stayrsquowith melody by John Bacchus Dykes

Her hymn first appeared in print in 1889 in a hymnalsupplement and was added to the Hymnal in 1892Dorothy was married in 1897 to Gerald Gurney whowent from an acting career to becoming ordained inthe Church of England In 1919 they converted toCatholicism Dorothy went on to have two volumesof her poetry published as well as A Little Book ofQuiet a book of devotions

O Perfect Love all human thoughts transcendingLowly we kneel in prayer before Thy throne

That theirs may be the love which knows no ending Whom Thou in sacred vow dost join in one

Joseph Barnby (1838-1896) wrote the tune PerfectLove that we now associate with this hymn andwhich appears in various volumes of instrumentaland vocal wedding music He is said to have com-posed it for the wedding of the Duke and Duchess ofFife in 1889

Barnby was a chorister at York Minster as a child andeventually organist choirmaster there by age 12according to some sources He served as Precentorat Eton College 1875-1892 and succeeded CharlesGounoud as conductor of the Royal Albert Hall

Choral Society from 1871 He led the premiere per-formance in London of Bachrsquos St Matthewrsquos Passionin 1871 He would also conduct British premieres ofWagnerrsquos Parsifal and Dvorakrsquos Stabat Mater andregularly led performances of large classical worksthroughout his life

He wrote one oratorio ndash Rebekah 1870 ndash and had alarge outpouring of service music hymns songstrios anthems He was also very actively involved inediting hymnals He was known in his day as a con-summate musician and was knighted in 1892 Someof his other hymns include the tune Sarum which wasset to the text ldquoFor All the Saintsrdquo in 1868 the tuneMerrial which was written to the text ldquoNow the Day isOverrdquo and the tune Laudes Domini which is com-monly paired with the text lsquoWhen Morning Gilds theSkiesrsquo

Grant them the joy which brightens earthly sorrowGrant them the peace which calms all earthly strife

Grant them the vision of the glorious morrow That will reveal eternal love and life

NEWSLETTER OF THE PHILADELPHIA CHAPTER OF THE AMERICAN GUILD OF ORGANISTS

Katherine Reier Circulation Coordinator1936 Guernsey AvenueAbington PA 19001-3702

d ace and Bua Spr gan FoAn or F rAn organ Fogan For

dget y ve E r E r Every y

wwwallenorgancom

Page 14: 1 Ken Cowan - pcagoo.wildapricot.org

FEBRUARY 2018 VOLUME LXXX NO 614

OC Lucas C Brown Philadelphia PA 267-474-8476 OC Joseph J Buches Philadelphia PA 610-220-9307 OC D Stephen Cable Bethlehem PA 484-866-6019OC Mary Eliz Campbell CAGO Phoenixville PA 484-995-6110O 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 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 OC Kathleen Flaherty Philadelphia PA 215-242-2964O 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 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 Warren Edward McCall Hopewell NJ 609-477-4927OC 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 meaningsO = Available to play other services such as weddingsfuneralsweekdays 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 minimumPlease 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 AGOPlacementagophilaorg

These organists are NOT available to play Sunday services

Code Substitute Location Phone Number Code Substitute Location Phone Number

bull Quality New Instrumentsbull Conscientious Electro-Pneumatic and Mechanical Restorationbull bull Consultationsbull

300 Old Reading Pike Suite 1D Stowe PA 19464P 6109709817 bull pjmorganscom bull pjmpjmorganscom

amp ASSOCIATES INCO R G A N B U I L D E R S

We would like our substitute lists to be a valuable reliable and up to date resource for the community and forour members We want to include everyone who wishes to be listed and to do so as accurately as possiblePlease take a moment to let us know if you wish to be listed and are not if your information has changed or ifyou no longer wish to be listed We will be trying to ensure that only current chapter members are listed andas such will be removing names of non-renewed members If your name has been removed in error or if youneed corrections please contact Fran Treisbach as indicated above

FEBRUARY 2018 VOLUME LXXX NO 615

TALE PIPESMary Elizabeth Campbell CAGO Editor

Answers to January TalePipes word scramble

Apologies If any of you are puzzlers you may have been overly puzzled there was a space that wentmissing from the second word in the final part of my January issue puzzle - it should have been a 3 letterword followed by two 4 letter words

(Heres the solution Krummhorn Diapason Dulciana Gamba Mixture Fifteenth Sesquialtera BourdonBombarde The choir director said One More Time )

February has many special days for such a shortmonth including of course Valentinersquos Day Inthe interest of warming up with a smidge of

romance here are a few thoughts about the hymnlsquoO Perfect Loversquo

This hymn like the AGO is very ecumenical in itsbackground The author Dorothy Frances Blomfield(1858-1932) was from an Anglican family Her fatherThe Rev F G Blomfield was an Anglican priestHer grandfather Dr Charles James Blomfield wasthe Bishop of London

Sources say that her sister was preparing to get mar-ried in 1883 and wanted a special wedding hymnand that Dorothy wrote her text in a matter of 15 min-utes to be set to the hymn tune lsquoStrength and Stayrsquowith melody by John Bacchus Dykes

Her hymn first appeared in print in 1889 in a hymnalsupplement and was added to the Hymnal in 1892Dorothy was married in 1897 to Gerald Gurney whowent from an acting career to becoming ordained inthe Church of England In 1919 they converted toCatholicism Dorothy went on to have two volumesof her poetry published as well as A Little Book ofQuiet a book of devotions

O Perfect Love all human thoughts transcendingLowly we kneel in prayer before Thy throne

That theirs may be the love which knows no ending Whom Thou in sacred vow dost join in one

Joseph Barnby (1838-1896) wrote the tune PerfectLove that we now associate with this hymn andwhich appears in various volumes of instrumentaland vocal wedding music He is said to have com-posed it for the wedding of the Duke and Duchess ofFife in 1889

Barnby was a chorister at York Minster as a child andeventually organist choirmaster there by age 12according to some sources He served as Precentorat Eton College 1875-1892 and succeeded CharlesGounoud as conductor of the Royal Albert Hall

Choral Society from 1871 He led the premiere per-formance in London of Bachrsquos St Matthewrsquos Passionin 1871 He would also conduct British premieres ofWagnerrsquos Parsifal and Dvorakrsquos Stabat Mater andregularly led performances of large classical worksthroughout his life

He wrote one oratorio ndash Rebekah 1870 ndash and had alarge outpouring of service music hymns songstrios anthems He was also very actively involved inediting hymnals He was known in his day as a con-summate musician and was knighted in 1892 Someof his other hymns include the tune Sarum which wasset to the text ldquoFor All the Saintsrdquo in 1868 the tuneMerrial which was written to the text ldquoNow the Day isOverrdquo and the tune Laudes Domini which is com-monly paired with the text lsquoWhen Morning Gilds theSkiesrsquo

Grant them the joy which brightens earthly sorrowGrant them the peace which calms all earthly strife

Grant them the vision of the glorious morrow That will reveal eternal love and life

NEWSLETTER OF THE PHILADELPHIA CHAPTER OF THE AMERICAN GUILD OF ORGANISTS

Katherine Reier Circulation Coordinator1936 Guernsey AvenueAbington PA 19001-3702

d ace and Bua Spr gan FoAn or F rAn organ Fogan For

dget y ve E r E r Every y

wwwallenorgancom

Page 15: 1 Ken Cowan - pcagoo.wildapricot.org

FEBRUARY 2018 VOLUME LXXX NO 615

TALE PIPESMary Elizabeth Campbell CAGO Editor

Answers to January TalePipes word scramble

Apologies If any of you are puzzlers you may have been overly puzzled there was a space that wentmissing from the second word in the final part of my January issue puzzle - it should have been a 3 letterword followed by two 4 letter words

(Heres the solution Krummhorn Diapason Dulciana Gamba Mixture Fifteenth Sesquialtera BourdonBombarde The choir director said One More Time )

February has many special days for such a shortmonth including of course Valentinersquos Day Inthe interest of warming up with a smidge of

romance here are a few thoughts about the hymnlsquoO Perfect Loversquo

This hymn like the AGO is very ecumenical in itsbackground The author Dorothy Frances Blomfield(1858-1932) was from an Anglican family Her fatherThe Rev F G Blomfield was an Anglican priestHer grandfather Dr Charles James Blomfield wasthe Bishop of London

Sources say that her sister was preparing to get mar-ried in 1883 and wanted a special wedding hymnand that Dorothy wrote her text in a matter of 15 min-utes to be set to the hymn tune lsquoStrength and Stayrsquowith melody by John Bacchus Dykes

Her hymn first appeared in print in 1889 in a hymnalsupplement and was added to the Hymnal in 1892Dorothy was married in 1897 to Gerald Gurney whowent from an acting career to becoming ordained inthe Church of England In 1919 they converted toCatholicism Dorothy went on to have two volumesof her poetry published as well as A Little Book ofQuiet a book of devotions

O Perfect Love all human thoughts transcendingLowly we kneel in prayer before Thy throne

That theirs may be the love which knows no ending Whom Thou in sacred vow dost join in one

Joseph Barnby (1838-1896) wrote the tune PerfectLove that we now associate with this hymn andwhich appears in various volumes of instrumentaland vocal wedding music He is said to have com-posed it for the wedding of the Duke and Duchess ofFife in 1889

Barnby was a chorister at York Minster as a child andeventually organist choirmaster there by age 12according to some sources He served as Precentorat Eton College 1875-1892 and succeeded CharlesGounoud as conductor of the Royal Albert Hall

Choral Society from 1871 He led the premiere per-formance in London of Bachrsquos St Matthewrsquos Passionin 1871 He would also conduct British premieres ofWagnerrsquos Parsifal and Dvorakrsquos Stabat Mater andregularly led performances of large classical worksthroughout his life

He wrote one oratorio ndash Rebekah 1870 ndash and had alarge outpouring of service music hymns songstrios anthems He was also very actively involved inediting hymnals He was known in his day as a con-summate musician and was knighted in 1892 Someof his other hymns include the tune Sarum which wasset to the text ldquoFor All the Saintsrdquo in 1868 the tuneMerrial which was written to the text ldquoNow the Day isOverrdquo and the tune Laudes Domini which is com-monly paired with the text lsquoWhen Morning Gilds theSkiesrsquo

Grant them the joy which brightens earthly sorrowGrant them the peace which calms all earthly strife

Grant them the vision of the glorious morrow That will reveal eternal love and life

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NEWSLETTER OF THE PHILADELPHIA CHAPTER OF THE AMERICAN GUILD OF ORGANISTS

Katherine Reier Circulation Coordinator1936 Guernsey AvenueAbington PA 19001-3702

d ace and Bua Spr gan FoAn or F rAn organ Fogan For

dget y ve E r E r Every y

wwwallenorgancom