Elaine Gardner, Editor 141 Cleveland Drive Kenmore, N.Y. 14223-1027

SEPTEMBER – OCTOBER 2013 Vol. XXXII No. V

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Jillian Gardner is a third year student at Oberlin College and Conservatory, where she is majoring in organ performance under the guidance of James David Christie. She is also pursuing a minor in harpsichord with Webb Wiggins. A native of Lee Center, New York, a village near Syracuse, she began studying piano at age four. When she was a freshman in high school, she was appointed organist at St. Joseph’s Roman Catholic Church and started her study of organ with Stephen Best. She has been the piano accompanist for many concerts and shows in her hometown area. She has also studied with Jack Mitchener, Marie-Louise Langlais, and Jonathan Moyer. Oberlin was her first choice in colleges, and she welcomes the opportunities that conservatory training offers. She has recently won the 1st place award in the Buffalo, NY AGO Quimby chapter level competition and in July, attended the McGill Summer Organ Montreal, Canada. More about Jillian on Facebook and YouTube

First Sonata for the organ F. A. Guilmant I. Introduction et Allegro)

Praeludium d-moll Georg Böhm

Pièces De Fantaisie Suite IV, Op 55 Louis Vierne II. Cathédrales

St. Joseph Cathedral is located on the west side of Franklin the block south Church Street. Parking is available in the lot off of Church

is on the north side of the cathedral.

BUFFALO CHAPTER A.G.O. FALL ORGAN TOUR –– SATURDAY, OCTOBER 5 ––

All chapter members received a mailing about this event in mid-August so that everyone had the opportunity to register early. All of the information about the tour is also on our website: agobuffalo.org. There is still time to register for the tour, but you are advised to do it soon because the bus is already half full. The DEADLINE FOR REGISTRATION IS SEPTEMBER 16. [Registration form is on p.3] We hope you will join us for this time to enjoy leaving the driving to someone else and traveling with colleagues, beautiful scenery, visiting two interesting pipe organs in Wyoming County, lunch at the Glen Iris Inn in Letchworth State Park, and viewing the “Grand Canyon of the East” . . . all for just $20.00. Non-Guild members may join us for $30.00, and Guild members may bring one guest at the AGO member rate. The bus will leave University Presbyterian Church (Niagara Falls Blvd. & Main St.) at 8:30 AM and will pick up southtowners at Baker United Methodist Church in East Aurora at 9:00 AM. We will return to East Aurora around 4:00 PM and to Buffalo around 4:30 PM.

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Variations on “AMERICA” Charles E. Ives

Fugue in G Minor A. L. Barnes

Adagio for Strings Samuel Barber

Symphonie VI, Op. 59 –V. Final Louis Vierne

The Bombarde is published five or six times a year by the Buffalo Chapter AGO

Elaine Gardner, Editor Kenmore, New York

E-mail: ecgardner@roadrunner.com subscription by membership

BOMBARDE DEADLINES Please note these dates for your articles and Date Docket material: Issue Deadline Date November . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . October 14, 2013 March . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . February 21, 2014 April . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . March 14, 2014 May . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . April 28, 2014

COMING EVENT Our next event will be an Organ Recital by Nathan Laube -–

Friday, November 1 at 7:30 PM –– on the Fisk organ in Slee Concert Hall. This is a recital that you should make every effort to attend. Nathan Laube is considered to be among the greatest of young organists of today, and we are very fortunate to have been able to schedule him to perform in W.N.Y. He has something like seventy scheduled performances this year. So put this date on your calendar now so you will be sure to reserve the date. There will be lots more about this exciting performer in the November Bombarde. NEXT BOARD MEETING

The next board meeting will be on September 15 following the recital at St. Joseph Cathedral. Dean, Christina Shrewsburiy writes, “we want to get off to a solid start, so ‘participate and succeed’ and support your AGO chapter by being present on the 15th.” Please remember that if you are an Executive Committee member you are expected to attend these meetings. PLEASE BE SURE to let Caryn Lawler know if you are unable to attend this meeting (lawler.caryn@gmail.com / 838-2385). DATE DOCKET . . . a l isting of members events

All events are free unless otherwise noted

– EVENTS: :30 PM – Lyra – Live from St. Petersburg,

Russia In Concert as part of their U.S. East Coast Concert tour – four world-class opera singers perform Russian Orthodox church music and folksongs; Adm. $10

Thursday, September 26 at 7:30 PM – Harmonic Brass Münichen-Munich – big elegant brass sound; Adm. $10

ST. PAUL’S CATHEDRAL, BUFFALO – EVENTS: Friday, September 20 at 8:00 PM – A program of Gabriel Fauré’s works for

strings, solo voice, and choir – the Choir of Men & Girls • Recitals every Wednesday at 12:30 –1:00 PM

LISTEN TO PIPEDREAMS SUNDAY NIGHTS AT 10:00 PM WNED-FM 94.5 / WNJA-FM 89.7

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ORGAN FOR SALE –– Wurlitzer home organ w/full pedal-board, about 20yrs. old, asking $1,000 - contact David Werth at: djwerth@roadrunner.com

FROM THE DEAN . . . Participate and Succeed

Best wishes to all and welcome to a new season of events for the Buffalo Chapter of the AGO.

Summer is a perfect time for being outdoors, to relax and refresh from the responsibilities of work routines. I would love to hear about musical events, conventions or seminars you may have participated in this summer. Continuing Education and study in your field helps you grow as an artist, teacher or performer. Your participation brings success!

Please continue to support the Buffalo Chapter by participating! Our start-up recital on September 15th at St. Joseph Cathedral by the winner of the Young Artists competition, Jillian Gardner is a "must participate." Also, be sure to register for the Letchworth Fall Organ tour! You will love this special event planned by the program committee, and transportation is provided!

Participate and Succeed! See you soon!

– Christina Shrewsbury, Dean POSITIONS OPEN . . .

Only churches providing F.I.C.A . & Workers’ as well as Unemployment and Disability Insurance are listed, and a written contract will be provided for all positions listed unless otherwise noted.

New Positions Organist-Director / : St. Katharine

Drexel RC Church, Buffalo: Bachelor’s degree or above for 30-32 hrs. per week; Saturday 4:00 PM Mass (organ with cantor) and Sunday 10:00 AM Choir Mass, approx. 18 extra Masses, weekly Adult choir rehearsal –Sun. mornings (3 or 4 paid singers), monthly Staff meeting, bimonthly Parish Counsel meeting; weddings & funerals compensated for individually; 2-man. 1963 Delaware organ; Benefits: 4 weeks paid vacation and Health Insurance; Salary: $36,000 [Evaluation = Good]; contact Fr. James Monaco at 895-6813 or cell: 228-2514 – a musically literate and caring priest

Organist/Accompanist: (requires Bachelors degree or equivalent in performance) Unitarian Universalist Church of Buffalo: Quarter-time position –– prepare and provide keyboard (organ, piano, harpsichord) solo music and accompaniment for 60-member choir, congregation and instrumentalists in Sunday and other worship services; work with Daniel Bassin, Music Director, Minister and other staff (responsible to Music Director); requires flexible hours including Sundays and evenings; one Sunday morning service, 2 extra services, weekly adult choir rehearsal; want to develop multi-generational worship; 2 manual 1906 Hutchings-Votey organ rebuilt by Delaware Organ in 1960; Benefits: Pension, AGO and/or other church music organization dues, 4 weeks paid vacation; Salary: $7,600 – $7,800 [Evaluation = Below Minimum] Position description available at: buffalouu.org/uucb-organist-position.html; Send resumé with cover letter specifying interest and qualifications by September 6, 2013 to the Music Director at: music@buffalouu.org

Previously Listed Still Open Director: Batavia First United Methodist, Batavia Organist: Alden Presbyterian Church, Salary: $5,000 – $6,000 contact

Katherine Evans, Pastor at 937-6441 / cell: 997-3056

PLEASE NOTE: For information about other Roman Catholic Church positions please call Alan Lukas at 652-6565

IMPORTANT: You are reminded that listing of positions in this newsletter does not imply endorsement by the Buffalo Chapter A.G.O. or any of its committees. Appropriateness of a position must be judged by the applicant him/her self. For help with this, you may wish to contact the Placement Chair for additional information about a position and/or consult with a member who previously held the position. You are also reminded to be very cautious about accepting a position without a written contract.

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Registration Form for the A.G.O. Fall Organ Tour Mail completed Registration Form with payment to: John Novak, Sub-Dean, 7 Maiden Lane, North Java, NY 14113 Deadline: September 16th, 2013 Questions?: 716-880-4920 or jpnovak79@yahoo.com Sponsored by the Buffalo Chapter of the American Guild of Organists

Name: _____________________________________________ Total # Attending: ______ Additional Names: _________________________________________________________________________ Address: __________________________ City/State/Zip: _________________________________________ Phone: ___________________________________ Email: _________________________________________

Lunch Choice: (select one) ____-- Chicken French ____-- Pryor Pork ____-- Vegetarian option ____- Gluten Free option All meals include salad, rolls, side, dessert and beverage

Cost (includes lunch & comfortable charter bus with lavatory): AGO Members: $20 per person (Members may bring 1 guest at AGO rate) Non-Members: $30 per person Make checks payable to: “Buffalo Chapter AGO”

Pick--Up Location (check one): ____ -- University Presbyterian Church, 3330 Main Street, Buffalo ____ -- Baker Memorial United Methodist Church, 345 Main Street, East Aurora

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PLEASE NOTE: This issue of the Bombarde is being sent to everyone who has been a member for the past season (2012 –2013) –– to encourage you to attend the first two events of this season.

HOWEVER, if you have not renewed your Membership for this season (2013–2014) this will be the last newsletter and e-mail you will receive until your membership is renewed. If you need a Membership Renewal Form please go to: www.agobuffalo.org and click on “Membership” in the upper right area of the page.

Questions about membership: please contact Roger Dahl, Treasurer at: dahlrordl@aol.com or 689-9456