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Chattervox

In This IssueNortheast Regional Convention ............... 2

Jolidon Fund Review ................................ 3

Bach in Somers ........................................ 3

NYC Organ Crawl Photo Review ............. 4,5

AGO Events by Sister Chapters .................. 8

F E B R U A R Y 2 0 1 5

Deanery by Kari Miller

I have recently become aware of the term wabi sabi. Difficult to translate, it refers to a Japanese world view which is based on acceptance of the imperfect and transient nature of things, an aesthetic which finds beauty in things that are flawed, incomplete and impermanent. I’ve seen quite a few books recently which apply the concepts of wabi sabi to everything from home decorating to relation-ships, as well as art. It immediately struck me that cultivating a wabi sabi attitude could be a very good thing for an organist or church musician, though it may seem to run counter to much we have been taught.

From our first lessons, most of us are taught that we should play ‘perfectly’, and we spend the rest of our musical lives developing and honing our vision of what this means. But at some point we must realize that whatever our vision of perfection, it is an elusive, unattainable goal. Jascha Heifetz, certainly one of the most ‘perfect’ of players, said: “There is no such thing as perfection. You establish a standard and then you find out it is never good enough. When I play a piece well, I always hope I’ll play

it better tomorrow”. The wisdom of wabi sabi might say that focusing too narrowly on perfection, forever chasing down the ‘perfect’ perfor-mance (or choir, or organ) holds the danger of blinding us to the humble beauties and richness of what is at hand.

And who among us doesn’t some-times feel the fleeting nature of music as a bitter pill to swallow? How satisfying it would be, after all our labors, to hold on to those special moments - to be able to examine, enjoy and share them at our leisure. Obviously, many musi-cians try very hard to document their achievements (take a browse on YouTube!), but music perfor-mance remains an ephemeral art - no matter what advances are made in recording technology, there will always be something in the live rendition that eludes ‘capture’. With a wabi sabi attitude, perhaps we could feel this as a joy, as liberation - each performance can be a truly one-of-a-kind experience with its own particular beauties and flaws, triumphs and shortcomings; imper-manent and imperfect but infinitely more meaningful than just one more joust at the impossible dream of perfection.

We should never give up the lofty aspirations and standards which motivate and inspire us, but it is vitally important that we also learn to accept ourselves and come to terms with our imperfection. Yes, aim for your current, highest vision of perfection - but know you won’t achieve it, and don’t beat yourself up over it. Enjoy the quest, take pleasure in the journey, celebrate those moments of unexpected grace along the way. Call it living in the moment, call it humility, call it being realistic, or, go ahead - call it wabi sabi.

Pedals, Pipesand Pizza

Monday, February 16 Check the enclosed insert.Sign-up Deadline: Feb. 12

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Visit our chapter website:www.HartfordAGO.org

Amy Vinisko, webmaster

Chapter Board

DeanKari Miller860-379-5612

Sub-DeanPeter Niedmann 860-416-0474

SecretaryAmy Vinisko860-309-5975

TreasurerJohn Coghill860-285-8208

RegistrarMark Child860-688-7032

Members-at-LargeJerry Davidson (2015)Ronald Coons (2016)860-561-8806Mary DeLibero (2017)

Professional ConcernsJason Charneski, ChairChristine Melson

Job Listing ServiceKari Miller860-379-5612

SubstitutesAmy Vinisko

HospitalityJoanne Coghill

Chattervox InsertsMeg Smith

Chattervox EditorsEdward ClarkJoan Pritchard

Chattervox is published monthly, except during July & August, by the Greater Hartford Chapter of the American Guild of Organists. It is circulated free of charge to all Chapter members as a benefit of AGO memb er ship. The deadline for items to be included in CHATTERVOX is the 10th of the preceding month. All submissions should be in writing, accompanied by the author’s name and phone number(s). Send copy to Edward Clark, CHATTERVOX Editor, 196 Terry Road, Hartford, CT 06105. E-mail: EdwardClark@snet.net

Northeast Regional Convention Coming to New Haven June 28-July 1, 2015

The New Haven Chapter of the AGO is thrilled to invite you to our exciting city for a convention of stellar artists, over 30 inspiring workshops, and lots of collegial fun. Our featured per-formers include Diane Meredith Belcher, Peter Richard Conte, Ahreum Han, Martin Jean, and Thomas Murray. We present a wealth of ensembles, a hymn festival, and first-class banquet entertainment! You can also experience the famous New Haven restaurant scene and take a bus trip to the scenic coastal town of Stonington.

Visit www.NewHavenAGO2015.org to see what we are offering. There is a wonderful lineup of presenters, ensembles, and instruments. We are fortunate to present this convention in cooperation with the Yale Institute of Sacred Music. Yale offers us some unique resources, including Woolsey Hall, Marquand Chapel, a special library exhibit, and tours of the wonderful Yale Instrument Collection.

Hope to see you in June!

Lars Gjerde, DMA Convention Coordinator

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The Marjorie Jolidon Fund Subcommittee has been busy over the last few months. Response to our request for applications for financial support for events taking place during the first half of 2015 was extremely enthusiastic, and the committee enjoyed reviewing the many and varied requests for funding. We are encouraged that there is a great deal of wonderful music-making and creative thinking taking place in our chapter and throughout the state.

We are pleased to announce the following awards:

� New Haven Regional Convention sponsorship of opening recital by Peter Richard Conte, $3,000.

� Somers Cong. Church (celebration of new organ) recital by Christopher Houlihan, $1,000.

� First Cong. Church Southington silent movie accom-panied by Jason Roberts, $1,000.

� Support of costs of new CD recording on the new organ at Somers Cong. Church,(Christa Rakich and ensemble) $1,000.

� Support of costs for Albert Schweitzer Organ Festival as it becomes an independent entity, $2,000.

� The Hartford Chorale, (Organist Larry Allen) for Duruflé Requiem concert $2,000.

� Joyful Noise of Torrington (Chorus Angelicus, Gaude-amus, etc.) (Organist Ezequiel Menendez) for a series of local concerts featuring the music of John Rutter, $2,000.

� Music Series of South Church, New Britain, support for solo organ recital by Raul Ramirez, $1,000.

The Jolidon Fund Subcommittee is now receiving applications for support for events taking place in the second half of 2015 (July-Dec.). Application form and information are available on the website (hartfordago.org). If you prefer to receive a hard copy, please con-tact me at jimg42@aol.com.

Going forward, the subcommittee will be directing some of the resources toward new Chapter programs and projects currently being initiated and developed. We are grateful for the many ideas that have come forward, and we look forward to involving many of you in the realization of those initiatives. Keep the ideas coming, and watch for more information.

Jolidan Fund Update By Jim Gower, Chair, Marjorie Jolidon Fund Subcommittee

Bach in SomersHow do you plan to celebrate Johann Sebastian Bach’s birthday (March 21st) this year? Come join us for “Bach in Somers” with Christa Rakich. Learn more about one of the great organ composers from an experi-enced, acclaimed Bach scholar and performer. This workshop and masterclass will cover various topics related to the performance of Bach, and will also fea-ture a demonstration of the new Richards and Fowkes organ. There will be an opportunity to try the organ out for yourself, even if you don’t feel up to playing a whole piece in the masterclass. We expect a fun, free-flowing day with plenty of organ playing, lively discus-sion and a nice lunch to keep us going. There is no charge for the workshop, but registration is required. To register, contact Kari Magg - kari.magg@snet.net

“Bach in Somers” - Saturday, March 21st, 2015, 9:30 am - 1:30 pm, Somers Congregational Church, 599 Main Street, Somers, CT 06071

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Photos from Organ Crawl to NYCby Dale Eberhardt

Right: Lunch stop near the Cathedral

Middle photos: Cathedral of St John the Divine with its E. M. Skinner/Aeolian- Skinner organ restored after the 2001 fire by the Quimby Pipe Organs. It is a four manual and pedal, seven division, electro-pneumatic action instrument of 151 ranks and 8,514 pipes.

Below and next page:

Grace Church and its newly-installed (2013) Taylor and Boody organ with 77 stops, mechanical key action, electric solenoid stop action, played from its detached and reversed four manual console.

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Photo above: St Bart’s and its Æolian- Skinner organ which has 168 stops, 225 ranks and 12,422 pipes and is tonally unchanged since 1971. The five manual movable console was installed in 2006. Dome of St. Bart’s to the right.

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February Calendar1 Sun at 4:00 pm

CONCORA Choral Concert directed by Steven Sametz, conductor and composer. The program features several choral works of Sametz and the premiere of his organ solo, Tenebrae factae sunt, performed by Dan Campolieta. Immanuel Congregational Church, Woodland St., Hartford. For more info: www.concora.org

6 Fri at 7:00 pmOrgan Recital by Jonathan Dimmock in a program titled “Paris: Between the Wars.” Mr. Dimmock is well-known internation-ally as a performer and currently serves as organist for the San Francisco Symphony. He has held positions at St. John the Divine in NYC, St. Mark’s in Minneapolis and Grace Ca-thedral in San Francisco. Free-will offering. Cathedral of Saint Joseph, 140 Farmington Avenue, Hartford, CT, 06105

8 Sun at 4:00 pmOrgan Recital by Raúl Prieto Ramírez, the first Spanish organist of recent times to establish an international reputation. The program will include: Prelude & Fugue in D Major (BWV 532) by J.S. Bach, Pasacalles de 1 tono by Juan-Bautista Cabanilles, Praeludium pedaliter in E minor by Nicolaus Bruhns, Mephisto Waltz I, S.514 by Franz Liszt (arr. Raúl Prieto Ramírez), “Allegro” from Sym-phonie VI, Opus 42/2 by Charles-Marie Widor, the Danse Macabre (arr. Edwin Lemare) by Camille Saint-Saëns, and the “Finale” from Organ Sonata No.1, Opus 42 by Alexander Guilmant. Free-will donation. South Church, 90 Main St., New Britain, CT.

8 Sun at 4:00 pmNewington High School Chamber Choir of 30 auditioned voices performs a mix of ac-companied and a cappella songs. Directed by Christopher Clark. Free-will offering and reception. Church of Christ, Congregational, 1075 Main St., Newington. 860-666-4689. newingtonucc.org

8 Sun at 7:30 pmOrgan Recital by Jonathan Dimmock. Sweelinck: Master of the Dutch Renaissance. Marquand Chapel, Yale Divinity School, 409 Prospect St., New Haven, CT.

13 Fri at 7:00 pmBeth Israel Organ Sounds presents Ital-ian Old Masters with Max Schwimmer, saxophone and Natasha Ulyanovsky, organ. Larghetto by Giovanni Battista Bassani (organ); Prelude and Fugue by Girolamo Frescobaldi (organ); Allegro by Giovanni Pescetti (organ); Concerto in d minor by Benedetto Marcello (sax and organ). Con-gregation Beth Israel, 701 Farmington Ave., West Hartford

15 Sun at 3:00 pmMaverick Organist Cameron Carpenter in concert. Unorthodox, controversial, and flamboyant, he amazes audiences with his astounding technique and breaks precon-ceptions of the pipe organ as a concert instrument. $32 floor, $28 mezzanine, $15 students. Jorgensen Center for the Performing Arts, UConn campus, Storrs, CT. For tickets, call 860-486-4226 or go to jorgensen.uconn.edu.

16 Mon at 9:30-2:00AGO Event: Pedals, Pipes and Pizza, a program introducing the organ to young people. Go to www.hartfordago.org for info. First Church of Christ, 250 Main St., Wethersfield, CT 06109

19 Thu at 12:10pmMidday Music at Central Baptist Church. A short organ recital featuring music by Bach, Buxtehude, Sweelinck and more. Kari Miller, organist. Free. Coffee and cookies. Central Baptist Church, 457 Main St., Hart-ford. 860-522-9275

20 Fri at 7:00 pmBoston Brass presents an evening of virtuosity and eclectic entertainment. $40 premium, $25 gen., $15 St/Sr. Center Church, 675 Main St., Hartford. www.centerchurch-hartford.org

20 Fri at 7:00 pmOrgan Recital by Esteban Landart. He was born in Spain and studied in France. Free-will offering. Cathedral of Saint Joseph, 140 Farmington Avenue, Hartford, CT, 06105

21 Sat at 8:30-3:30 pmMerrimack Jubilee featuring a day of work-shops, an organ demonstration, music for sale and lunch. Sponsored by the Merrimack Valley Chapter AGO. Cost: $25. ($30 after Jan. 31). Location: First Calvary Baptist Church, 586 Massachusetts Ave., North Andover, MA 01845. For full info and a brochure, go to www.merrimackago.com and click on the link for February Jubilee.

22 Sun at 12:30 pmOrgan Fireworks! featuring organist Scott Lamlein in a half-hour concert. Works include Bach’s Toccata and Fugue in Dm, Vi-erne’s Carillon de Westminster and Handel’s Suite for the Royal Fireworks. Free. Sacred Music at the Red Door, St. John’s Episcopal Church, 679 Farmington Ave., West Hartford, CT 06119. www.reddoormusic.org

25 Wed at 7:00 pmMusical Meditations for Lent featuring AHCC organist Dan Campolieta. Program includes music by Bach, Buxtehude, Howells and a new organ piece by Steven Sametz. Featured will be the northeast premiere of Campolieta’s original work Three Sonnets for soprano, oboe and organ on poems by Edna St. Vincent Millay with Sarah Arm-strong, soprano and Dylan Armstrong, oboe. Free. Asylum Hill Congregational Church, 814 Asylum Ave., Hartford, CT 06105. 860-525-5696. www.ahcc.org

March Events6 Fri at 7:00 pm

Organist Jason Roberts and Steamboat Bill. Silent movie featuring Buster Keaton ac-companied on the whopping Walker digital organ. $10 per person, $25 per family. Snow date: March 13. First Congregational Church, 37 Main St., Southington. 860-628-6958. www.firstchurchsouthington.org

7 Sat at 7:00 pmNew Haven AGO: Silent Films with Or-ganist Shari Lucas. The short film It's a Gift (1923), starring Snub Pollard, and the classic

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Job Listing ServiceFor up-to-date information on available jobs or to list a job opening, contact Kari Miller Magg at 860-379-5612 or kari.magg@snet.net. Do NOT send job list-ings directly to Chattervox as they will not be posted.

No jobs this month!

Listings for the entire year can be found at www.hartfordago.org

comedy Safety Last! (1923), starring Harold Lloyd, will bring the audience right back to the Roaring Twenties. Ms. Lucas will offer an introduction to the history and art of film accompaniment at 6:30 pm. Suggested donation $20 to benefit the 2015 Northeast Regional Convention in New Haven. First Church, 190 Court Street, Middletown, CT. For info, call Lars at 585-200-8903 or info@newhavenago2015.org.

11 Wed at 7:00 pmMusical Meditations for Lent featuring Craig S. Williams, organist and choir master at West Point. Music by Dupré, Bach, Lemmens, Florence B. Price, Nancy Plummer Faxon and Widor. Free. Asylum Hill Congregational Church, 814 Asylum Ave., Hartford, CT 06105. 860-525-5696. www.ahcc.org

13 Fri at 7:00 pmBeth Israel Organ Sounds presents organ-ist Natasha Ulyanovsky playing Sonata in B-flat Major by C.P.E. Bach and Sonata in C Minor #3 by A. Guilmant. Congregation Beth Israel, 701 Farmington Ave., West Hartford

14 Sat at 7:00 pmCitySingers Celebrate the Celtic Spirit with captivating folk melodies, soulful chants, ancient rhythms and entrancing poetry. Music by composers such as Tur-lough O’Carolan, Sean O’Riada and Michael McGlynn accompanied by musicians play-ing Irish harp, wooden flute, fiddle, guitar, mandolin, concertina, bodhrán, double bass, pipe organ and highland pipes. Vol-untary offering. St. Andrew Evangelical Lutheran Church, 1125 Stafford Ave., Bristol, CT. 860-583-5809

15 Sun at 10:30 amMichelle Canning & Rough Edges par-ticipate in morning worship and in concert immediately afterwards. Michelle is the 2009 winner of the New England Banjo Competition. She and her band will offer fast-driving Bluegrass, contemporary bal-lads and original material. Center Church, 675 Main St., Hartford. www.centerchurch-hartford.org

15 Sun at 4:00 pmChoral Music for the Soul featuring the St. John’s choirs with director Scott Lamlein performing choral works with chamber orchestra and organ, including Schubert’s Mass in G, Mozart’s Ave Verum Corpus and more. $20 suggested donation. St. John’s Episcopal Church, 679 Farmington Ave., West Hartford, CT 06119. www.red-doormusic.org

21 Sat at 9:30-1:30AGO Event: Bach in Somers, a workshop program with Christa Rakich featuring the new Richards, Fowkes & Co. organ. Somers Congregational Church, 599 Main St., Somers, CT 06071

21 Sat at 7:00 pmCitySingers Celebrate the Celtic Spirit Repeat performance. (See Sat. 14 listing) Free. Sponsored by the East Hartford Fine Arts Commission. Location: East Hartford Community Cultural Center, 50 Chapman Place, East Hartford, CT. 860-291-7160

22 Sun at 4:00 pmCitySingers Celebrate the Celtic Spirit Repeat performance. (See Sat. 14 listing) Voluntary offering. Sponsored by the Bruce Porter Memorial Music Series at South Con-gregational Church, 242 Salmon Brook St., Granby, CT. 860-653-7289

25 Wed at 7:00 pmMusical Meditations for Lent featuring Gail Archer, college organist at Vassar College and director of music at Barnard College. Music by Buxtehude, Bach, Libby Larsen and Jeanne Demessieux. Free. Asy-lum Hill Congregational Church, 814 Asylum Ave., Hartford, CT 06105. 860-525-5696.

27 Fri at 8:00 pmOrgan Recital by Monica Czausz, organ scholar at Christ Church Cathedral in Hous-ton and organ student at Rice University. She was the first prize winner of the Oklahoma City University National Organ Playing Competition for high school students. Free. Trinity College Organ Series, Trinity College Chapel, Hartford. www.trincoll.edu

28 Sat at 3:00 pmOrgan Recital by Dr. Giampaolo De Rosa. He is known to Cathedral audiences as a dynamic musical force. His program will include an improvisation. Free-will offering. Cathedral of Saint Joseph, 140 Farmington Avenue, Hartford, CT, 06105

29 Sun at 12:30 pmBach to Basics featuring organist Scott Lamlein in a half-hour concert. Includes Pre-lude and Fugue is C Major (9/8). Free. Sacred Music at the Red Door, St. John’s Episcopal Church, 679 Farmington Ave., West Hartford, CT 06119. www.reddoormusic.org

29 Sun at 4:00 pmLenten Memorial Concert featuring St. Cecilia Mass by Charles Gounod performed by the choirs of First Church. Free-will of-fering. First Church of Christ, 250 Main St., Wethersfield, CT 06109. 860-529-1575. www.firstchurch.org

29 Sun at 4:00 pmBACH! CONCORA’s annual Bach program with the Hartford Symphony Orchestra con-ducted by Grammy-award winner Charles Bruffy. Two motets: Lobet den Herrn and Jesu, meine Freude plus Cantata #147. Tickets: $50, 30, 25 (Sr.), 10 (Students). Immanuel Congregational Church, 10 Woodland St. Hartford. 860-294-0597, www. concora.org

April 2015 Events10 Fri at 7:00 pm

Beth Israel Organ Sounds presents Wesleyan University organ students in a spring recital. Congregation Beth Israel, 701 Farmington Ave., West Hartford

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Greater Hartford Chapter AGO 2014-2015 Programs

Monday, February 16, 2015, 9:30 am - 2 pmPedals, Pipes and Pizza: a program for young peopleFirst Church of Christ, Wethersfield250 Main Street, Wethersfield, CT 06109

Saturday, March 21, 2015, 9:30 am - 1:30 pm“Bach in Somers” with Christa RakichSomers Congregational Church599 Main Street, Somers, CT 06071

Monday, May 18, 2015 at 6:30 pmAnnual Meeting and Dinner; Location TBA

The TOOL BOXby Mike Foley

ORGAN TUNINGS AND YOU!

We’ve just come off our annual rounds of preparing pipe organs for Christmas. I hope all your events went well. Whilst I was making those rounds, I couldn’t help but note that, probably thanks to the fact that the sanctuary heat was up, various groups had decided to horn in on our heated space to either vacuum or set up decorations for Christmas. No doubt all knew they were supposed to be quiet while we were at work but strangely, few were. When asked, one said, “well, with you making all that noise, we couldn’t help but think you’d take no notice of our conversation.”

Indeed we do! Despite all the “noise” that the pipes make, do know that we’re listening through all that to hear what’s sometimes a most subtle beat-ing that occurs in the background of pipes being tuned. It’s rather like trying to hear your watch tick and conversation, leaf blowers outside, vacuum cleaners inside and even audible conversation in an adjoining area can get things a bit frustrated.

Tuning’s aren’t particularly inexpensive. Get all you can from the time invested and be sure the area around the organ is as quiet as possible.

Questions? Ask your tech.

Choir Robe Give-AwayWe have 15 (possibly a few more) black choir robes to give away. They are in very good condition, but in need of cleaning. They may be picked up at the First Congregational Church in Cromwell.

Please contact Nancy Robbins at narpo88@live.com.

AGO Events by Sister ChaptersThese two events may be of interest to you.

On Saturday, February 21, the Merrimack Valley Chap-ter AGO in Massachusetts is sponsoring a Jubilee, a mini-convention cosponsored with the national AGO as part of their January Jubilee initiative. (The chapter opted for February.) The day includes workshops, an organ demonstration, music for sale and lunch. Cost: $30. Location: First Calvary Baptist Church, 586 Mas-sachusetts Ave., North Andover, MA 01845. For full info and a brochure, go to www.merrimackago.com and click on the link for February Jubilee.

The New Haven Chapter AGO is offering an evening of silent films accompanied by organist Shari Lucas at the First Church in Middletown on Saturday, March 7. Starting at 6:30 p.m., Shari will talk about the history and art of silent film accompaniment. Then at 7:00 p.m., two silent films will be shown with Shari provid-ing the music track. Shari’s first organ instruction was in the "pop" style, when she learned to arrange popu-lar tunes from a teacher who studied with a silent film artist. This event is a fundraiser for this summer’s regional convention in New Haven. See the calendar listings for more details.

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Inserts for February 2015

PPP Flyer and Registration FormGreater Hartford Chapter AGO

Organ Recital by Raul Prieto RamirezThe Music Series at South Church

Pipes Alive!Sacred Music at the Red Door

St. John’s Episcopal Church

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Pedals, Pipes and Pizza A great opportunity for young musicians to learn about the King of Instruments! Sponsored by the Greater Hartford Chapter of the American Guild of Organists

Monday, February 16, 2015 9:30 AM to 2:00 PM (snow date: Saturday, February 21, 2015) First Church of Christ 250 Main St. Wethersfield, CT 06109 For music students age 8-17 For more information, write to Mary DeLibero at marydelibero@comcast.net

The Greater Hartford Chapter of the American Guild of Organists

Pedals, Pipes and Pizza Registration Form

Monday, February 16, 2015 - 9:30 am to 2:00 pm (Snow date: Saturday, February 21, 2015)

First Church of Christ, 250 Main St. Wethersfield CT

Pedals, Pipes and Pizza is a great opportunity for young musicians to experience the wonderful sounds of the pipe organ. Our 2015 program will be held at First Church of Christ, Wethersfield. Any interested young person between the ages of 8 and 17 is welcome to attend. We will meet at 9:30 am at First Church of Christ, 250 Main Street, Wethersfield, CT 06109. Parking is available next to the church. The day includes a pizza lunch, and will conclude at 2:00 pm. Please fill in the registration form below and send to the PPP coordinator: Mary DeLibero, 14 Randal Ave., West Hartford CT 06110. The registration deadline is February 12. Mary may be reached via email (marydelibero@comcast.net) or phone (860-558-2647). Student name ________________________________________________________________________ Age _______ Years of piano study ______ Organ study ______ Other instruments ___________ Parent/Guardian name _______________________________________________________________ Home phone ________________________ Emergency phone contact _______________________ Address_____________________________________________________________________________ Parent’s email address_________________________________________________________________ Music teacher ________________________________________________________________________ Known allergies ______________________________________________________________________ I give permission for my child to participate in the Greater Hartford Chapter of the American Guild of Organists “Pedals, Pipes and Pizza” program on February 16 or 23, 2013. I understand that my child may be included in photographs taken during the program. These photos might be used on the Chapter website, its newsletter or in the AGO magazine. We will not refer to your child’s name without your permission nor use the pictures in any other manner. Signed ____________________________________________________________________ Date ___________________________________________________

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Pedals, Pipes and Pizza A great opportunity for young musicians to learn about the King of Instruments! Sponsored by the Greater Hartford Chapter of the American Guild of Organists

Monday, February 16, 2015 9:30 AM to 2:00 PM (snow date: Saturday, February 21, 2015) First Church of Christ 250 Main St. Wethersfield, CT 06109 For music students age 8-17 For more information, write to Mary DeLibero at marydelibero@comcast.net

The Greater Hartford Chapter of the American Guild of Organists

Pedals, Pipes and Pizza Registration Form

Monday, February 16, 2015 - 9:30 am to 2:00 pm (Snow date: Saturday, February 21, 2015)

First Church of Christ, 250 Main St. Wethersfield CT

Pedals, Pipes and Pizza is a great opportunity for young musicians to experience the wonderful sounds of the pipe organ. Our 2015 program will be held at First Church of Christ, Wethersfield. Any interested young person between the ages of 8 and 17 is welcome to attend. We will meet at 9:30 am at First Church of Christ, 250 Main Street, Wethersfield, CT 06109. Parking is available next to the church. The day includes a pizza lunch, and will conclude at 2:00 pm. Please fill in the registration form below and send to the PPP coordinator: Mary DeLibero, 14 Randal Ave., West Hartford CT 06110. The registration deadline is February 12. Mary may be reached via email (marydelibero@comcast.net) or phone (860-558-2647). Student name ________________________________________________________________________ Age _______ Years of piano study ______ Organ study ______ Other instruments ___________ Parent/Guardian name _______________________________________________________________ Home phone ________________________ Emergency phone contact _______________________ Address_____________________________________________________________________________ Parent’s email address_________________________________________________________________ Music teacher ________________________________________________________________________ Known allergies ______________________________________________________________________ I give permission for my child to participate in the Greater Hartford Chapter of the American Guild of Organists “Pedals, Pipes and Pizza” program on February 16 or 23, 2013. I understand that my child may be included in photographs taken during the program. These photos might be used on the Chapter website, its newsletter or in the AGO magazine. We will not refer to your child’s name without your permission nor use the pictures in any other manner. Signed ____________________________________________________________________ Date ___________________________________________________

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Pipes Alive! A series of half-hour recitals on the

St. JohnÕs Austin Organ

February 22, 2015 Organ Fireworks! A performance of famous organ masterworks on St. JohnÕs Austin organ uplifts you, with works including the Toccata and Fugue in D minor of J. S. Bach, and the Carillon de Westminster of Louis Vierne, as well as HandelÕs Suite for the Royal Fireworks.

March 29, 2015 Bach to Basics Great music by the greatest of the great composersÉ on a great organ! Bach was the most prolific, most important composer of music for the organ. None of the great music we have today could exist without his influence. Works in this concert will include the Prelude and Fugue in C Major (9/8).

April 26, 2015 Monumental Mendelssohn Come to hear why Felix Mendelssohn could spin a melody like no other. Works for organ will include his Sonata II and Sonata III, in addition to the well-known ÒMid-summer NightÕs DreamÓ Wedding March.

May 31, 2015 The Trumpet Shall Sound with Jacob Humerick, trumpet

The winning combination of heroic pipe organ and masterful trumpet playing create a sonic spectacular! Favorites of this pairing will be featured, including PurcellÕs Trumpet Voluntary and MouretÕs Symphonies de Fanfares, as well as a Memorial Day tribute.

Recitals are held on the last Sunday of each month

at 12:30 p.m. Admission is free!

Scott Lamlein, organist Three-manual Austin Organ, 1995