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Pipelines November 2016
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Volume 97 Issue 3
By Nathan Carterette -‐ Sub-‐Dean (sub-‐[email protected] ) Our November meeting will be on Monday the 28th at the Episcopal Church of the Redeemer, in Squirrel Hill. David Mahler, itinerant church musician, will share nuts and bolts, tricks, tales, secrets everyone knows, and
songs that nourish healthy congregational music making. No musical prescriptions will be dispensed, but expect a dose of you-‐could-‐try-‐this, and plenty of notions regarding the power of warbling together. Bring your voice!
In addition to keeping his hands (and feet) in church music, Pittsburgher David Mahler composes and arranges for a variety of musical forces. He also leads an inclusive Tuesday night recreational singing group called the Beacon Street Red Sox, exploring songs from a variety of sources, including Charles Ives, Duke Ellington, Jean Ritchie, U.S. state songs, Disney songs, rounds, songs from the Seeger family, and lots more. With his wife, singer Julie Hanify, Mahler performs music from several folk and popular traditions. His work with children includes song leading and teaching music through playing the piano. One of Mahler’s favorite activities from forty years of eclectic music making was serving as Listener-‐In-‐Residence in the harmonious community of LaMott, Pennsylvania.
David Mahler’s recent compositions include “After the Traveler,” for string orchestra (University of Pittsburgh Symphony Orchestra); “Takes On a Song,” for voice and nine clarinets, harp, mandolin, violin and bass (The Flexible Orchestra, New York); and “Silent Chorus,” a video work for live and prerecorded voice (Real Time Opera). Mahler’s scores and writings reside in the catalog of Frog Peak Music. Recordings of his compositions exist on the labels New World, Tzadik, artifact, Cold Blue, Frog Peak, Starkland, the wulf, Innova, and Pacifica Choirs. His numerous rounds are up for grabs at eamusic.dartmouth.edu/~larry/scores/other_peoples_scores/rounds/ index.html
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IN THIS ISSUE Novermber Meeting: David Mahler… pg 1
Navigating the New Website… pg 2
Nunc Dimittis… pg 2
Directory Updates… pg 3
Special OAS Concert… pg 3
Dean’s Notes… pg 4
A Choral Lending Library… pg 4
Upcoming Events… pg 5
Job Openings… pg 6
Substitute List… pg 7
Dinner RSVP… pg 7
Contact the editor: [email protected]
Online at: www.pitago.org
Facebook: www.facebook.com/pittsburghago
NOVEMBER MEETING – David Mahler
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by Ryan Croyle – Webmaster ([email protected]) In many ways, the new website is set up similarly to the old website, with a
few new bells and whistles. You will find the most recent message from our Dean on the Home page. A search bar that allows you to search the entire site is on the right side. The next Upcoming Event on the chapter calendar is listed underneath the search bar for quick reference.
On the navigation bar (see image below) you'll see several new tabs to help you find what you need quickly and easily. A Calendar link (1) takes you directly to our chapter calendar of events, also available under the Events tab (3). A Reservations tab (2) will take you directly to the reservations page to make a dinner reservation. Unlike forms on the previous site, you will not receive a confirmation email. Rather, you will see a Message Sent page with a summary of your submitted information. If for some reason you are unable to submit the form, please let us know and/or directly email "[email protected]" for dinner reservations.
Under the "Events" tab (3), you will be able to link to the calendar showing all chapter meetings, OAS Concerts, and any other events submitted by chapter members. The default setting is a one month calendar view. Use the left and right arrow buttons (next to the month name) to navigate to previous or future dates. If you'd prefer to see events in a list, just click "Agenda" at the right hand corner of the calendar, and the format will change to a list of events. The Events tab also allows views of meetings and OAS concerts only. Upcoming events can be submitted simultaneously to the editor and webmaster using the Submit a Calendar Event under the Events tab. You can also contact Regina directly at [email protected].
The Newsletter (4), Substitutes (5), and Related Sites (6) tabs are largely unchanged from the previous site, with one exception. We have created a new portion of the site called Organs of Pittsburgh. This is a chapter-‐wide effort to document the many great pipe organs in our city, started a few years back with short videos made by our chapter members. Links to those videos are available directly from the page. If you know of an instrument that you feel should be documented in this project, a form is available on the page to request more information.
Please remember that this website is not meant to be a static source of information. We need your help to keep improving! If you see something that is incorrect, or find something confusing or not user-‐friendly, please let us know so that we can work to fix it. If you are having a problem, others may be experiencing the same difficulty. And finally, as we work to upload all of the archived images and newsletters onto the new site, if you find yourself looking for something in particular that isn't available anymore, please send an email with your request to Ryan Croyle at [email protected]. We hope you enjoy the new site!
V{V{V{V{V{V{V{V NUNC DIMITTIS V{V{V{V{V{V{V{V{V{V{V The sympathy of the chapter is extended to Jack Longmore on the death of his wife, Debi; to Marlene Holland on the death of her husband, Rev. Dr. Paul R. Holland; and to the relatives of Dr. Harold W. Schnaible.
NAVIGATING THE NEW WEBSITE
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The PDF of the new membership directory was sent in mid-‐September to all members who have computer access to them. There are printed copies available to those who do not have a computer, are unable to print the directory from the PDF, or have the need for one. There were printed copies available at the September meeting for those who desired them. If you want a printed copy, please contact Barbara McKelway (412-‐366-‐4513 or [email protected]) and let her know.
By John Henninger – Organ Artists Series ([email protected]) Chelsea Chen in Concert at Heinz Memorial Chapel
In Memory of Dr. Robert Sutherland Lord Friday, November 18 at 8:00 pm
Organist and composer Chelsea Chen (b. 1983) is internationally renowned for her concerts of “rare musicality” and “lovely lyrical grandeur,” and a compositional style that is “charming” and “irresistible” (Los Angeles Times). In 2014 she became Organist and Artist-‐in-‐Residence at Coral Ridge Presbyterian Church in Ft. Lauderdale, Florida. She splits her time between Florida and New York, where she is also Artist-‐in-‐Residence at Emmanuel Presbyterian Church in Manhattan. Ms. Chen recorded at Heinz Chapel in 2005
Please plan on attending this concert in memory of a former Chapter member, teacher, colleague and friend to many.
DIRECTORY UPDATES
ORGAN ARTISTS SERIES – In Memory of Dr. Lord
New Member Additions: David P. Bridge (dual) – new member 700 Fairmont Street Latrobe, PA 15650-‐2041 [email protected] Kyle Davies -‐ new member 2848 Beechwood Boulevard Pittsburgh, PA 15217 717-‐552-‐8886 [email protected] Michelle Kardos (StuD) 100 Fell Avenue Belle Vernon, PA 15012 [email protected]
Address Additions and Changes Edward J. Halo, II 3574 McClure Avenue Pittsburgh, PA 15212-‐2172 Home: 412-‐766-‐6324 [email protected] Dr. William E. Lindberg, SPC,Ph.D Atria Senior Living, Room 206 5300 Clairton Boulevard Pittsburgh, PA 15236 412-‐884-‐3560 Cloud Ssu-‐yun Wang 321 Culbertson Ave, Apt G1 Greensburg, PA 15601 Jeff Kirk [email protected]
H. Preston Showman C/O Third Presbyterian Church 5701 Fifth Avenue Pittsburgh, PA 15232-‐2787 Office: 412-‐661-‐4710 [email protected] Aaron Sproul 311 Washington Road, Pittsburgh, PA 15216-‐1665 Office phone: 412-‐531-‐7412 Nancy J. Vaughan – phone: 412-‐668-‐3933 Delete: Robert Morehead, Dr. Harold. W. Schnaible
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By Edward Alan Moore, DMA -‐ Dean ([email protected]) Dear Colleagues, It has been seventeen months since the Pittsburgh Chapter hosted the AGO Mid-‐Atlantic Regional Convention in June 2015. The memories still linger of the fine performances, workshops, and wonderful opportunities to reconnect with our colleagues from around the region.
As you may remember, several of the concerts at the convention were professionally recorded as part of a special video project spearheaded by Linda Everhart. Over the last year, videos from these concerts have been uploaded to the AGO’s YouTube channel. The final videos have been uploaded, nine in all, and have already been viewed by tens of thousands of people around the world!
In this issue of Pipelines is a flier describing the project, including links to all nine videos for you to view again and again. Thanks to Linda and all who supported this project. These videos are a gift to all who watch them, and a wonderful reminder of a great event hosted by the Pittsburgh AGO.
I look forward to seeing you twice this month. OAS hosts Chelsea Chen in concert at Heinz Chapel on November 18, and our monthly dinner meeting is November 28 at the Church of the Redeemer. Buy your tickets and make your dinner reservations now. See you there! Ed Moore, Dean
Several national chapters have a choral lending library. This can be a wonderful resource for the chapter’s membership. While serving in Buffalo I benefited from the Reed Jerome Choral Library. If you would like to see what it looks like go to: http://www.agobuffalo.org/Reed-‐Jerome_Library.html There you will see a tab listing the contents of the Choral library that include composer, voicing, seasons, and instrumentation. Among the listings within the catalogue you can see inclusions of some of audio cassettes, video cassettes and DVDS.
Might there be any interest among our own Pittsburgh Chapter for a similar creation? There are several questions which will have to be answered by a feasibility committee to determine its viability:
1. Would there be any churches willing to donate music to the library? 2. Where would the library be located? 3. What criterion would be used to determine the acceptability of the donations? 4. Who would administer the library? 5. Who is willing to serve on a feasibility committee who would work on the administration of the library?
If you might be interested in serving on such a committee, contact me at:[email protected] or 724-‐733-‐5470 A report will be given to our chapter cabinet sharing whether there is any interest. The Rev. S. Cyril Hurnyak
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DEAN’S NOTES
A CHORAL LENDING LIBRARY
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DATE TIME
EVENT INFORMATION
30 OCT 3:00PM Tribute to Dr. Robert Sutherland Lord – Details in previous newsletter and online. 30 OCT 4:00PM Reformation Day Choral Vespers – Details in previous newsletter and online. 30 OCT 3:00PM
Music Plus Concert Series "Not Your Usual Stuffy Concert, Part 3" – Details in previous newsletter and online.
30 OCT 8:00PM Pittsburgh Compline Choir and Friends – Details in previous newsletter and online.
4 NOV 7:30 PM
Music in a Great Space “Radiant is the World Soul - The 24th season The Duquesne University Singers, Voices of Spirit, and Pappert Chorales present a musical celebration of the human spirit, triumphant in the face of adversity. Under the direction of Dr. Caron Daley, Duquesne's Director of Choral Activities, and conductor Ryan Keeling, Duquesne's choral ensembles will sing music by Mendelssohn, Ešenvalds, Betinis, Szymko, and Glick. Season subscriptions also are available.- free for students with ID, $15 adult and $10 senior tickets - Shadyside Presbyterian Church, 5121 Westminster Place, Pittsburgh, PA 15232 412-682-4300 [email protected] www.shadysidepres.org
6 NOV 3:00 PM
Requiem for All Saints - Shadyside Chancel Choir - Shadyside Presbyterian Church presents a Service of Remembrance. The service features English composer Herbert Howells’s Requiem, presented by the church’s Chancel Choir, accompanied by organ and under the direction of conductor Mark A. Anderson, Director of Music Ministry. In recognition of All Saints’ Day, and in memory of those who have died in the past year, Shadyside Presbyterian Church hosts an afternoon of music and reflection, presented in liturgical context with Communion. – free - Shadyside Presbyterian Church, 5121 Westminster Place, Pittsburgh, PA 15232 412-682-4300 [email protected] www.shadysidepres.org
6 NOV 8:00 PM
A Mass for All Saints - In an ecumenical service celebrating the Feast of All Saints, the Pittsburgh Compline Choir will present the world premiere of Alastair Stout's Missa Brevis. The new work explores the unique space of Heinz Chapel, with sopranos positioned in the balcony and side aisles - free - Heinz Memorial Chapel, 4200 Fifth Ave, Pittsburgh, PA 15260 412-269-3431 [email protected] www.pghcompline.com
6 NOV 3:00PM
PRECONCERT 2:30
Music Plus Concert Series "Love Letters" - Songs of love through the decades that were inspired from letters written by America's veterans. Portions of original letters will be read by members of Sewickley's Cochran Hose Fire Company. Preconcert: Woodwinds of Pittsburgh Youth Philharmonic - dessert reception - Free-will offering to benefit Cochran Hose Company - St. James Church, 200 Walnut St, Sewickley, PA 15143 412-741-6650 [email protected] www.stjamesmusic.org
13 NOV 4:00 PM
“Name That Tune: an organ concert based on tunes known and unknown" - Stephen Schall plays an informal concert of great organ music based upon tunes you know and some you probably don’t featuring music of J.S. Bach, Manz, Nalle and Vierne (Symphony V:1-3). Ruthfred Lutheran Church, 3401 South Park Rd, Bethel Park, PA 15102 412-835-7140 [email protected]
18 NOV 8:00 PM
Organ Artist Series - Chelsea Chen, internationally renowned organist and composer, performs in memory of Dr. Robert Sutherland Lord. She returns to Heinz Chapel, where she recorded in 2005. Heinz Memorial Chapel (additional information on page 3)
20 NOV 4:00 PM
Gregory Hand - Organist, composer, and recording artist Dr. Gregory Hand, associate professor of organ at the University of Iowa, brings the "brilliance of his technique" to a program of rich and compelling works by Bach, Guilmant, Corette, and others for this special Music at St. Bernard presentation. Performance is underwritten in part by the Lee F. Hohman Organ Concert Fund.Artist Reception follows – free - St. Bernard Roman Catholic Church, 311 Washington Rd, Pittsburgh, PA 15216 412-531-7412 [email protected] www.stbernardchurch.com/MusicMinistry
UPCOMING EVENTS
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The Church of the Redeemer is located near the intersection of Forbes & Murray and next to St Edmund's Academy. Parking is available in the church parking lot as well as the lot adjacent to the church. There will be wine and light snacks served before the dinner. SUBSTITUTE ORGANISTS AVAILABLE ON SUNDAYS SUBSTITUE ORGANISTS NOT AVAILABLE ON SUNDAYS
RSVP by Nov. 18th for David Mahler-‐ $18/person Church of the Redeemer, 5700 Forbes Ave, Pittsburgh, PA 15217
November 28th Dinner at 6:30PM, Program at 8:00PM
Name _________________________________________________________________________
Guests ________________________________________________________________________
Amount enclosed ($18 per person) _____________________________
I have included $________ to underwrite a student dinner. ($18 underwrites one dinner) Reservations to:
Ed Halo • 3574 McClure Avenue • Pittsburgh, PA 15212-‐2172 • 412.335.9695 or [email protected]
NAME PHONE SERVICES NAME PHONE SERVICES BEDFORD, CLARK 412.364.4756 WFES AIKINS, CANDACE 724.568.2640 WF BROWN, JUDITH 301.724.1407 WFES CAFARO, ROSS 412.885.1625 WFESL BRUHN, LYNN 724.733.8111 WFE EARNEST, DR. WAYNE N. 724.206.8854 WFESLN CARTARETTE, NATHAN 203.668.4370 WFES JANKO, RAY 724.325.7449 WFES DAUGHERTY, JAMIE 412.292.1970 WFES JUSTHAM, MARY ANN 724.335.7792 WFES DANIELS, J. R. 412.389.6658 WF HILL, THOMAS 512.421.1484 WFES ENGLISH, DANIEL 412.889.2681 WFESL KOHL, GEORGE 412.523.7765 WFES GORDON, JACOB 412.243.4483 WFES LA RUE, ELIZABETH 412.999.4812 WFES LIPISARDI, EMILY 304.216.0302 WFES LINDSEY, III, C. DENNIS 918.409.6467 WFES MILLER, JANE 412.526.6618 WF MISLIN, DAVID W. 617.223.1270 WFES PINKERTON, RICHARD 412.561.2015 WFE PISZCZEK, GREG 610.406.3577 WFE REILAND, MICHAEL 412.882.5521 WFE RASELY, DON 724.487.7303 WFES (Day) SPENCER, GEORGE 412.731.3324 WFE 724.283.4829 WFES (Eve.) STROBEL, JOYCE MOON 412.366.0074 WFES ROEDERER, CHARLOTTE 412.780.7445 EFS SCHULTZ, RONALD 412.512.4987 WFES ROLLET, TONY, ARCM 412.726.8569 WFES WALLACE, JUSTIN 412.531.0525 WFES RUBRIGHT, SANDY S. 724.994.8872 WFE Services: W-‐Weddings, F-‐Funerals, E-‐Eveinings, S-‐Saturdays, L-‐Liturgical
Only, N-‐Non-‐Liturgical STIPCAK, VALERIE 724.388.1038 WFES SZEREMANY, RICHARD, AAGO
412.327.6254 WFES
TOMASSO, ALBERT 860.836.6597 WFES TRUCHE, ALAIN 412.886.4708 WFES VANDERLAAN, BRETT A. 301.919.1835 WFES WANNAMAKER, KEITH, CAGO
650.210.6574 ES
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.
