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Pipelines September 2018
Volume 99 Issue 1
by Douglas Starr, Dean ([email protected])
Greetings dear colleagues:
The intent of starting a new program
year in our churches and indeed in
this professional community of
organists is to begin in a spirit of
peaceful organization. Did you
smile? I’m not sure about my
program at St. Paul’s Episcopal but I
feel that we have done so in the
Pittsburgh Chapter of AGO. Sub-
Dean Chaz Bowers and his program committee have planned a
wonderful season for us. Edward Alan Moore and the Organ Artist
Series committee have planned an outstanding 40th anniversary
year season. Justin Wallace and our colleague teachers continue
to build a thriving Pittsburgh Organ Academy. There will be much
to enjoy this year because so many have worked so hard. Thank
you all and, by the way, I am sure that your associated
enterprises; your teaching, performing, and conducting, will also
thrive because of your dedication and expertise. A great way to
thank our colleagues is to participate by attending our monthly
meetings. I look forward to seeing you all on Monday September
24th for Hooked On Hymns! A Hymn Playing Panel Presentation
by colleagues Don Fellows, Alan Lewis, and Cynthia Pock hosted
by Don Megahan at Ingomar Methodist Church, Franklin Park!
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IN THIS ISSUE
Dean’s Notes…....………..…… 1
Monthly Meetings…..…...... 2-3
W Lindberg Obituary…...… 3
OAS Celebrates 40 Years... 4-5
M Luley Obituary………….…. 5
Invitation for Articles…...... 5
National Convention….…… 6
Events………………………………. 7
Job Openings…………………... 7-8
Membership Changes…….. 8
Dinner Reservations………… 9
Substitutes………………………. 9
Contact the Editor: Regina
Kettering
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DEAN’S NOTES
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by Chaz Bowers, Sub-Dean (sub-dean @pitago.org )
August 7, 2018
Dear Colleagues,
I hope that you have enjoyed the beautiful weather over the summer months that we, in Western Pennsylvania rarely get to enjoy. As we begin to look toward the fall, I hope that you are rejuvenated and refreshed, and looking forward to another year of exciting programming for our monthly guild meetings. Before announcing theslate for the entire program year, please allow me the opportunity to provide some basic information on the September Meeting:
Hooked On Hymns!
A Hymn Playing Panel Presentation by Don Fellows, Alan Lewis, and Cynthia Pock
Monday, September 24, 2018 at 6:00 P.M.
Ingomar Methodist Church, 1501 W Ingomar Rd, Pittsburgh, PA 15237
Don Megahan has so graciously agreed to host our opening meeting at Ingomar. The program committee and Ihave asked three individuals who we deemed to be excellent hymn players from various denominations in our chapter to present a panel discussion/presentation on hymn playing. Each will select three hymns (nine, in total) that we will together sing. They will share with us how they approached the playing of the hymns, their registration choices, what resources/techniques they used, and any other thoughtful advice they have in hymn playing. This should be both an interesting and useful meeting; certainly one you won’t want to miss!
Programming for 2018-2019
Below you will find the programming for the 2018-2019 season of the Pittsburgh Chapter of the American Guildof Organists. I do hope that you will take a few moments to mark these dates in your calendars. I would also encourage you to invite a colleague, fellow organ-lover, organ or piano student, or the new organist/non-member organist in your area to our September meeting.
Please note that all of this year’s meetings will begin with hors d'oeuvres at 6:00 P.M., followed by dinner at 6:30 P.M. As usual, the business meeting and presentation will follow.
• Hooked On Hymns! A Hymn Playing Panel Presentation: Don Fellows, Alan Lewis, and Cynthia Pock September 24, 2018 at Ingomar Methodist Church, Franklin Park
• The Life and Work of Rudolf Von Beckerath A Lecture by Dr. Russell Weismann October 22, 2018 at St.Paul Cathedral, Oakland
• Something Old, Something New A Presentation on new and old service repertoire and more by Dr. Charles Callahan Monday, November 26, 2018 at St. Thomas More, Bethel Park
• Pedals, Pipes, and Pizza! A Presentation by Peter Luley and Associates January 28, 2019 at St. Anthony Chapel, Troy Hill
• Westminster Cathedral; the Organist’s Viewpoint A Presentation by Martin Baker Monday, February 25, 2019 at First Presbyterian Church, Pittsburgh
• The French Phrase! An AGO Members Masterclass with Dr. Ann Labounsky Monday, March 25, 2019 at St. John’s Lutheran Church, Carnegie
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MONTHLY MEETING OVERVIEW
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• Due to Easter, there will be no April meeting. Members are encouraged to attend the AGO event and Gala Reception honoring Dr. John Walker on April 26, 2019.
• A Greensburg Organ Crawl (Joint meeting with the Seton Hill University Chapter and Guests) Monday, May 20, 2019 Details will be forthcoming.
I hope that you will join me in offering thanks to each and every host, all of which have so graciously offered to have their churches provide the hors d'oeuvres. Additionally, my sincerest gratitude is extended to the members of our Program Committee who assisted in making this season possible: George Armstrong, Harry Campbell, Christin Cooper, Craig Dobbins, Jeffrey Gray, Aaron Sproul, and Xenia Yelovich. Our thanks is also offered to Larry Allen and Colleen Lissy, who were unable to attend our meeting but assisted us via email.
I wish all of you a Happy Labor Day and blessings as you begin your new choral seasons and academic year.
Sincerely Yours,
Chaz Bowers Sub-Dean
It is with great sadness that our Chapter has learned of the passing of Dr. William "Bill" Lindberg. The following is his obituary:
WILLIAM “BILL” LINDBERG
Bill Lindberg, age 95 of Jefferson Hills, Pennsylvania died on Tuesday, July 17, 2018. He was born,William Edward Lindberg, on February 3, 1923 in McKeesport, Pennsylvania, one of three sons of EmilGustave and Lillie Wilhelmina (Ohs) Lindberg. He was a longtime Professor of Music at the University ofPittsburgh and church organist. He lived a life of music. Bill was also a World War II Veteran.
In addition to his parents, he was preceded in death by his wife, Lucille Ruth (Evans) Lindberg, whodied October 28, 1961 and both of his brothers, Earl Frederick Lindberg and Charles Emil Lindberg. He issurvived by four children, William Scott (Terry) Lindberg of Rector, Pennsylvania, Barbara (John) Yogan ofJefferson Hills, Ruth (Benno) Pattison of Atlanta, Georgia and David (Michelle) Lindberg of Jefferson Hills;eleven grandchildren, Bill Lindberg, Kirk (Miranda) Yogan, Lindsey (Fiance’ Tim McGarry) Yogan, TomYogan, David, Caroline and Sally Cummings, Keaton, Addison and Delaney Lindberg and Taylor Heasley(currently no great grandchildren, but #1 is on the way!).
If desired donations in Bill’s name may be made to the Pittsburgh Chapter of the American Guild ofOrganists. “Bill advanced the Kingdom of God through his music.”
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OBITUARY FOR WILLIAM “BILL” LINDBERG
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by Edward Alan Moore, Director ([email protected])
Sunday, October 7, 2018 3:00 pm
NATHAN LAUBE Eastman School of Music
Co-presented with Cathedral ConcertsEast Liberty Presbyterian Church 116 South Highland AvenuePittsburgh, PA 15206Premiere of 40th Anniversary Composition by Craig Phillips
Friday, November 16, 2018 7:30 pm
KIMBERLY MARSHALL Arizona State University
Co-presented with Saint Paul Cathedral Concert SeriesSaint Paul CathedralFifth Avenue at Craig StreetPittsburgh, PA 15213Commemorating the 100th Anniversary of the end of WWI
Sunday, February 24, 2019 3:00 pm
MARTIN BAKER Westminster Cathedral, London
Co-presented with Donald C McVay Organ RecitalCalvary Episcopal Church315 Shady AvenuePittsburgh, PA 1520630th Anniversary Performance of ‘Rubrics’ by Dan Locklair
Friday, April 26, 2019 7:30 pm
JOHN WALKER Former AGO National President
Co-presented with Music in a Great SpaceShadyside Presbyterian Church5121 Westminster PlacePittsburgh, PA 15232AGO Gala Concert – FREE – No Ticket Required
Please visit our website (www.organseries.co ) to read more about each of our guest artists in the upcoming season. Individual concert tickets are $12 and student tickets are free with valid student identification.
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OAS CELEBRATES 40 YEARS
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We hope that you will consider supporting this fine season through the purchase of season tickets, program advertising, and financial support at whatever level you can afford. All of these things can be done either through the OAS website (www.organseries.com - click on the tickets or donations tabs) or by using the enclosed form and return envelope. The deadline for ad copy is September 17. All contributors at the Krummhorn level will receive complimentary season tickets, as will those who purchase a full-page ad in the OAS program.
We look forward to hearing from you and hope that you will invite your friends to join you for this spectacular 40th anniversary season of organ concerts in Pittsburgh!
Cordially,Edward Alan Moore, DirectorCommittee Members: Mark A. Anderson, Gail M. Henry, Sara Kyle, Alan Lewis, J. Barbara McKelway, MatthewRadican, Jon TyillianEx Officio Members: Douglas Starr, Chaz Bowers, Aaron Sproul, Keith Wannamaker
The Pittsburgh Chapter of the AGO wishes to send its deepest condolences to Peter J. Luley on the passing ofhis beloved wife, Mary Pat Luley. The following is the obituary from the Post-Gazette:
Mary Pat Luley passed away unexpectedly on Saturday, August 11, 2018, age 58, of Highland Park.Beloved wife of Peter J. Luley; sister of Kathleen P. Egan, Daniel P. Egan (Deborah), and the late John P.Egan; also survived by nieces and nephews. Mary Pat worked in Information Technology at PNC for over10 years. She was a Soprano in St. Andrew's Episcopal Church Choir and a member of St. Andrew'sSchola Cantorum, as well as other professional chamber ensembles. In lieu of flowers, the family suggestsdonations in Mary Pat's name to St. Andrew's Church Friends of Music to support music at St. Andrew's andHereford Cathedral, England.
We invite you to submit articles for the upcoming 2018-2019 Pipelines season. Articles should be submitted the 10th of the month prior to anticipated publication. For example, an article for the October Pipelines should be submitted no later than September 10th.
We are looking for articles that 1. are relevant to our membership. 2. are original (new articles). 3. are timely. 4. do not have copyright complications (the person submitting the article either holds the copyright by
authorship or has written agreement from the copyright holder that we can republish their article.).
Articles can be submitted to Regina Kettering at [email protected]. Events can be submitted to the newsletter and website simultaneously by using the https://pitago.org/submit-an-event-2/ form. Events that are submitted for publication after the newsletter deadline will be put on the web calendar, but will not make it into the newsletter. If you have questions about whether or not an article has a copyright concern, feel free to contact Regina Kettering.
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OBITUARY FOR MARY LULEY
INVITATION FOR ARTICLES
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by Barbara McKelway
AGO NATIONAL CONVENTION, KANSAS CITY, JULY 2-6, 2018
Some 1200+ organists filled the churches and streets of Kansas City during the week of the National Convention, July 2-6. It was a busy week filled with recitals, concerts, workshops, exhibits, and some beautiful churches and venues with good organs. Perhaps the most stunning venue and organ is in Helzburg Hall in the Kauffman Center for the Performing Arts. The architecture of the building is very contemporary and beautiful. The inside of the hall is stunning with the placement of the organ (102 rank Casavant, 2012, 4 manuals, mechanical action) high up in the front with a very dramatic configuration of pipes. (Google “Kauffman Center for the Arts” to get a good look.) The hall has excellent acoustics. This venue was used three times during the convention: the opening worship service and choral concert, Chelsea Chen’s recital and the hymn festival, and the closing concert. Another outstanding venue is the Community of Christ Temple (formerly Church of the Latter Day Saints) where John Obetz was the organist for many years . It is also beautiful to see, and Todd Wilson’s well-chosen and wonderful recital showed thebeauty and sounds of the organ well. There were others,but it would take too much time and space.
Newly commissioned works were included inalmost all of the concerts. Our own Benjamin Cornelius-Bates’ commission was performed Friday afternoon byJennifer Pasqual. His Sonata No. 1 includes fourmovements and was very well received. It is accessiblefor the average organist, and you can get it from DavidSchaap at Selah Publishing. The attached photo wastaken after the concert. (From left to right: BarbaraMcKelway, Preston Dibble, Ben, Xenia Yelovich,Michelle Kardos, Ann Labounsky.)
The Kansas City planners chose and used theorgans and churches well for the many events takingplace. To go down the list of everything would takeforever so I will name a few things that come to mind. The opening worship service was a tribute to the 100th anniversary of the end of World War I which included organ, a brass and percussion group, a narrator, a speaker, and choir, and was a very moving service. The Kansas City Chorale followed the service. The subject of the Hymn Festival was peace and was also varied and meaningful. The recital of the winners of the 2016 performance (NYACOP) and improvisation (NCOI) competitions, Katelyn Emerson and Thomas Dahl, was verywell done. The seven Rising Stars are the winners of the 2017 Regional conventions. They were outstanding, and the program also included interesting conversations with Michael Barone. If the two winners and the RisingStars are any indication of our future, it is in good hands. It isn’t possible to hear every organist, but I’ll run down the list of those I heard – all outstanding with a good variety of music. Many of the recitalists, in addition to a commissioned work, performed music written by composers who lived and worked in the time frame that includes WWI. The music was not necessarily about or written during WWI. In addition to the artists mentioned above, they were Doug Cleveland, Vincent Dubois, Thierry Escaich performing his own organ concerto, JamesHigdon, Kimberly Marshall, Ben Sheen and Damin Spritzer. They all performed well and knew how to make themusic “sing.”
It’s difficult to see everyone at a convention but Pittsburgh Chapter members that I saw were Ben Cornelius-Bates, Michele Kaidos, Ann Labounsky, Anne Smith, Jim Stark, Xenia Yelovich and David Schaap who also had his own exhibit, Selah Publishing. Former Pittsburghers who send greetings are Preston Dibble, Peggy Evans, Gary Garletts, Greg Gyllsdorff, Mark King, Rachel Spry Lammi, John Walker, and Brenda Weiser.
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AGO NATIONAL CONVENTION
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Date Event
2 Sept3:00 PM
An Afternoon of Family Worship in Song - Lytia Brock and the Family & Friends Initiative Choir present favorite hymns and gospel renditions. Heinz Memorial Chapel, Fifth Avenue at S. Bellefield Avenue, Pittsburgh, PA 15213 (412) 624-4157
9 Sept3:00 PM
Cello Ensemble in Concert - Carnegie Mellon University cellists Will Teegarden, Cecilia Caughman, Christina Chen, and Nadine Sherman perform masterworks by Bela Bartok, Richard Strauss, George Crumb, and Claude Debussy. Heinz Memorial Chapel (address and info above)
9 Sept4:00 PM
Organist, Don Fellows in Concert - Cathedral Music Director - Don Fellows in concert. Free-will offering. St. Paul Cathedral (address and info above)
16 Sept3:00 PM
Tango, Salsas and More - The Diamante Trio and Lilly Abreu present their take on music from Latin America and Spain. Heinz Memorial Chapel (address and info above)
23 Sept3:00 PM
Kyle Simpson Jazz Collective - The collective draws from different styles and artists and pulls them into the jazz mix featuring influences from among them Stravinsky to Stevie Wonder. Heinz Memorial Chapel (address and info above)
23 Sept3:00 PM
Music Plus presents "A Jazz Showcase" - Kevin M McManus & The Pittsburgh Trombone Project in a 50-minuteconcert. A 20-minute Pre-concert at 2:30 will be students of Molly Stater Studio. Free will offering. dessert reception follows to meet the artists. St. James Parish, 200 Walnut Street, Sewickley, PA 15143 412-741-6650 www.stjamesmusic.org
28 Sept4:00 PM
Nicole Keller, Organist - Nicole Keller, organist in concert. Nicole is from Baldwin-Wallace Conservatory, Berea, Ohio, and Trinity Cathedral, Cleveland. Free-will offering. St. Paul Cathedral (address and info above)
30 Sept3:00 PM
Organ Suites for the Sweet - Doug Starr, AGO Chapter Dean and Director of Music and Arts at St. Paul's Episcopal Church in Mt. Lebanon performs works by J. S. Bach, Gabriel Faure, Herbert Howells, Henry Purcell and others. Heinz Memorial Chapel (address and info above)
5 Oct7:30 PM
Organ Dedication Recital - Caroline J. Robinson, Organist, will play the dedication recital for the new 3 manual/17 rank Patrick Murphy pipe organ. Works by Albright, Bach, Bridge, Bruins, Franck, Liszt, Sowerby and Vierne. Reception to follow, hosted by the Saint John Liturgical Choir. Saint John Evangelical Lutheran Church, 601 Washington Avenue, Carnegie PA 15106 412.279.2952 [email protected]
Jon Tyillian – Coordinator ([email protected] or [email protected])
EVENTS
POSITIONS
Member cancellations: Rev. David Williams; Jon Kolenchak; Susie Gilliland Sheltie
No longer dual members: Ms. Emily Lapisardi, MM; Mr. David J. Durkop; Mr. Bradley A. Bonam, SPC, Bmus
Cynthia Pock [email protected] [email protected]
Mr. Jacob R. Gordon, SPC, MM, MA is a dual member with Roanoke Chapter [email protected] M. Ponce, transferred in from Northeast TN-Southwest VA Chapter, [email protected]
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MEMBERSHIP CHANGES
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Substiuie Organisis Available orr Sunaa 쀚rrningsBOHONOK, OREST 412.886.3291 WFES
BROWN, JUDITH 240.522.5070 WFES
CAFARO, ROSS 412.885.1625 WFES
EARNEST, Dr. WAYNE N. 724.206.8854 WFS
JANKO, RAY 724.325.7449 WFES
JUSTHAM, MARY ANN 724.335.7792 WFES
HENRI, LAURA 412.418.7392 WFESL
HILL, THOMAS 512.421.1484 WFES
KOHL, GEORGE 412.523.7765 WFES
KRANTZ, DOUGLAS 317.532.7523 WFS
LA RUE, ELIZABETH, SPC 412.999.4812 WFES
LINDSEY, III, C. DENNIS 918.409.6467 WFES
MISLIN, DAVID W. 617.223.1270 WFES
RASLEY, DON 724.487.7303(D)724.283.4829(E)
WFES
RIZZO, ELMIRA, CAGO 724.612.2029 WFES
ROEDERER, CHARLOTTE 412.780.7445 EFS
RUBRIGHT, SANDY S. 724.994.8872 WFE
SCHALL, STEPHEN 412.215.2971 WFE
STIPCAK, VALERIE 724.388.1038 WFES
SZEREMANY, RICHARD, AAGO 412.327.6254 WFES
VANDERLAAN, BRET A., SPC 301.919.1835 WFES
Substiuie Organisis OOT Available orr Sunaa 쀚rrnings
AIKINS, CANDICE 724.568.2640 WF
BRUHN, LYNN 724.733.8111 WFE
DANIELS, J.R. 412.389.6658 WF
HAMMER, MICHAEL 217.766.4230 WFES
KETTERING, REGINA 412.477.5547 WFES
MASTERS, SARA 412.266.5821 WFES
MCGRATH, ROSE 937.719.2391 WF
MILLER, JANE 412.526.6618 WF
PINKERTON, RICHARD 412.561.2015 WFE
REILAND, MICHAEL 412.882.5521 WFE
SPENCER, GEORGE 412.731.3324 WFE
STROBEL, JOYCE MOON 412.366.0074 WFES
WALLACE, JUSTIN 412.531.0525 WFES
Only current members of the AGO may be on the substitute list. AGO assumes no responsibility for the musicianship, reliability, or conduct of substitute organists. Background checks are the responsibility of the employer. Churches may contact organists directly or ask the coordinator for assistance.
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RSVP by Sept 14th for Hymn Playing Panel6:00 PM Dinner, Meeting at 8:00 PM Sept 24th, 2018
Ingomar Methodist Church, 1501 W Ingomar Rd., Pittsburgh, PA
Name:_______________________________________________________
Guests:______________________________________________________
Amount enclosed ($20.--/person) _________________________________
__ I would like a standing reservation and have enclosed $120.-- for September through March
I have included $________ to underwrite a student dinner. ($20 underwrites one dinner)
Reservations to: Regina Kettering, 1115 Beaver Rd., Sewickley, PA 15143-2003Text or call: (412)-477-5547 email: [email protected]
