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14, the months of Spring and Summer are especially appealing! The Members Recital, scheduled for Sunday, May 18th, at St. Marys Church, Haddon Heights, (cont. on last page)
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Here is how to comply with performance requirements under the US copyright law
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Michael Stairs, would become major influences on the Philadelphia music scene. Bills first job, part-time in pay but in reality full-time, was at a Presbyterian Church in Baltimore, where he directed a small but well-trained choir. He also taught music in public schools in Baltimore County. But further study lured him back to Westminster for his Masters Degree in Sacred Music after seventeen years in Baltimore. He studied organ this time exclusively with Roan, and as an assistant to Lippincott he saw first-hand the genesis of the authentic baroque organ technique which those
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Sforzando official photographer Joe Routon recently spent a day following Americas most famous photographer of churches and organs, Len Levasseur, whose work appears regularly in AGO and OHS publications. He observed Levasseur working at Macys, below, the Kimmel Center, and a church. Levasseur has designed several notable books, including The Dish, about Virgil Fox, and The Great Organ at Methuen, by Barbara Owen. He is currently taking photos for an upcoming book by Rollin Smith, Pipe Organs of the Rich and Famous. Joe reports, Needless to say, I learned a lot. (Photo by Joe Routon)
NOTICE IN PERPETUITY Trinity Presbyterian Church in Cherry Hill, New Jersey, wrongfully terminated a member of the American Guild of Organists on November 23, 2010, for which no resolution has been reached. When an Institution is found to have wrongfully terminated a Member of the AGO, no Guild Member, individually or collectively, may serve that Institution as an employee or independent contractor, in an interim, temporary, substitute, regular or permanent capacity beyond a 90-day period following the date of this finding, that is, May 13, 2011. SFORZANDO
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Dohany Street Synagogue in Budapest, Hungary. It's the largest synagogue in Europe, seating 3000, and the 2nd largest in the world. The organ is a 4,500 pipe instrument made by the 200-year old Jehmlich factory of Dresden. The American movie star, Tony Curtis, was largely responsible for the restoration of the synagogue, which had been severely damaged by the Nazis and the Communists.JR Franz Liszt and Camille Saint-Sans played the original 5,000 pipe organ built in 1859. A new mechanical organ with 4 manuals was built in 1996 by the German firm Jehmlich Orgelbau Dresden GmbH. One of the important concerts in the Synagogue's history was in 2002, played by the organ virtuoso Xaver Varnus. Four hours before the concert even standing places could hardly be found in the Synagogue, and 7,200 people were sitting and standing to listen to the improvisors virtuosity. [Wikipedia.com] Outside the synagogue is a memorial tree in the Raoul Wallenberg park that was erected in 1989 above the mass graves to honor the memory of Hungarian Jewish martyrs. On each metal weeping willow tree leaf you can read the name of a martyr.JR Photos by Joe Routon
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We congratulate all these newly elected officers and board members for the SWJ Chapter. Their term of service will commence at the Annual General Meeting on Sunday, July 13th. Respectfully submitted, Evelyn R. Larter , Chris Daly, Joyce Ann Routon
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June 23-27
Boston is an exciting, vibrant, and historic city, filled with inspiring music, unique architecture, and landmark instruments. The 2014 convention features great concerts, diverse worship experiences, exciting commissioned works, engaging workshops, scholarly research papers, wonderful exhibits, and gracious hospitality. We gladly open our city to you, our colleagues from across the country and around the world. Bostons churches are historic beautiful, but small. We offer many events concurrently. Be sure to register today to ensure the greatest selection of choices. The convention is headquartered at the Marriott Copley Place Hotel in Bostons beautiful Back Bay, central to many great churches and neighbor to Symphony Hall. The convention will feature fifty concerts by thirty performers; eight worship services in various styles; ninety workshops and master classes; fifty-two research papers; fourteen commissioned works; ten choral and organ reading sessions; over one hundred exhibitors; two national competitions plus performances by previous winners, and the opportunity to explore Boston. For complete details and registration, go to Www.agoboston2014.org.
films and presentations; free admission. Saturday, June 28 is official Organ Day at Macys, begin-
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Recital Performers include Charlene Cranmer, Larry DePasquale, Mary Lively, Ted Barr, Bill Mitchell, Vicki Nichols and Jon Stark
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Swell Stopt Diapson 8 Viola 8 Principal 4 Claribel 4 Octave 2 Larigot 1-1/3 Vox Humana 16 Hautbois 8
Positive Stopt Flute 8 Praestant 4 Spire Flute 4 Gemshorn 2 Sesquialtera II Sharp III Cremona 8
Positive to Great Swell to Great Great to Pedal Positive to Pedal Swell to Pedal Pedal Ventil 1 Pedal Ventil 2 Tremolo
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Patrons 2013-2014
Rae Ann Anderson Miriam Bisbing John Breslin Helen Carrell Charlene Cranmer John Dow Ruth Fink Gail Gassaway Ethel Geist Robert Gladden Austin Gould Rene Hatzold Rob Hobgood Peter Homon Evelyn Larter Robert Mead Lee Milhous George Mitchell Stephen Obarski Joanne Owen Patricia Patelski Marilyn Rabbai David Rhody Rich Sakowski Robert Scara Helen Taylor Kathleen White Harry Wilkinson Vernon Williams J. Alan Woodruff
Contributors 2013-2014
Martha Bradley Mark Dishong Ted Kiefer Guy Kirk Jan Staub Nancy Stokking-Perry
Wanted: Pre-owned piano suitable for church choir rehearsal room. Would prefer spinet with nice sound or a low console that can be seen over easily. Contact Peter Homon at 856-665 -0149 or lapajar@yahoo.com
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SUBSTITUTE LIST These musicians are available on Sundays and also for weddings and funerals other days:
tribute to this cause, please send your taxdeductible donation (made out to SW Jersey Chapter AGO) to our Treasurer Gail Gassaway, marked for Musicians Emergency Fund.
Miriam Bisbing 856-627-9434 (Sicklerville) April through November only Marion Constable 609-324-7862 (Columbus)mconstable09@comcast.net John Dow 856-327-1739 (Millville) jedowfam@aol.com Anthony Falatico 856-854-9373 (Collingswood)- Falametz03@verizon.net Sheila Huff 856-979-5513 (Mount Laurel)sheilahuff@hotmail.com Mary Johnson 856-332-8869 (Pine Hill) mebayj47@yahoo.com Dr. Ted Kiefer 856-694-3693 (South Jersey area) Sunday services 8:00 or earlierchadorgan@gmail.com Carol McDaniel 856-428-0911 (Haddonfield) cfmcdaniel@verizon.net substitute organist and director Nancy McLoud 856-667-6127 (Maple Shade)nairmc@verizon.net George Mitchell 856-795-0970 (Cherry Hill) babayaga430@aol.com Irina Nenartovich, CAGO, SPC 856-321-3465 (Cherry Hill) knenartovich@hotmail.com CathyONeill 856-589-0192 (Sewell and vicinity)CMO125@aol.com Joanne Owen 856-769-3212 (Woodstown) lbjkowen1982@comcast.net Kathleen White 609-267-3349 (Hainesport) KWBoots@aol.com These substitutes are available for weddings and funerals or Saturday work only: Evelyn Larter, CAGO 856-358-1112 (Elmer) ERLarter@juno.com Lee F. Milhous 215-348-8872 (Burlington) leefmilhous@verizon.net
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Local Events
Friday, May 2, 8 pm Kennett Square, PA Longwood Gardens presents Benjamin Sheen, winner at age 23 of first prize in the first Longwood Gardens International Organ Competition in June 2013. Sheen is a student of Paul Jacobs at Juilliard School and a graduate of Oxford University. $25, at ticketphiladelphia.org Sunday, May 4, 4 pm Deerfield: a virtuoso piano recital by Cuban American pianist, Erikson Rojas, at Deerfield Presbyterian Church, 530 Old Deerfield Pike, Deerfield Street, NJ. Free admission, Freewill offering, Meet -the-artist reception to follow. More information at www.deerfieldpres.org Sunday, May 4, 5 pm Burlington Solemn Evensong for the Feast of St. Florian, patron saint of firefighters. The Choir of St. Marys Church, Lee F. Milhous, organist and conductor, performs works by Bairstow, West, Stanford and Ayleward, and the service concludes with the blessing of fire vehicles; at St. Marys Episcopal Church, 145 W. Broad St. Free-will offering. Sunday, May 4, 7:30 pm Moorestown Great English Choral Works, including Rutter Requiem, Whitburn Son of God Mass and Vaughan Williams The Old Hundredth. Choirs plus West Jersey Chamber Symphony, at First Presbyterian Church, 101 Bridgeboro Road. Freewill offering; 856 235-1688. Sunday, May 18, 3 pm, Woodstown Woodstown Presbyterian Church, 46 Auburn Street, Woodstown NJ. Music Around the County presents Music In Bloom A choral and instrumental concert by the ensembles of Woodstown High School under the direction of Kahlil Gunther. The church is handicapped accessible. This event is free and open to the public, and is part of Salem Countys Arts in Bloom weekend, May 1718, a free self-guided studio tour of 27 Salem County artists. For more information, call Joanne Owen at 856-769-3212, visit the website or email . Sunday, May 18, 3 pm Riverton Organ/Piano Recital by Mark Cole at Christ Church, Riverton, NJ, 305 Main Street, with guest cellist Stacey De Bernardo, and the Riverton Brass Group. Works for organ by: Phillips, Sweelinck, Lubeck, Langlais, Widor, Bedard, and Peeters. Works for piano by, Poulenc, Schumann, Lanz, Story, and Schmidt. Freewill offering; for more info call 717 -343-2700. Sunday, May 18, 3 pm Moorestown An Afternoon of Music with Ron Matthews, composer and performer, and Glenn Rodgers, organ and Piano; at First United Methodist Church, Camden Ave. & Pleasant Valley Road. A delightful program featuring organ, piano, trumpet and singing. Sunday, May 18, 5 pm Pitman Jazz Vespers: Pitman HS Jazz Ensemble offering proceeds benefit the Pitman Food Pantry. We are delighted to welcome Pitmans Own back for jazz vespers with us. Come and be captivated by these talented young players, under the direction of Phil Verespy, At First Presbyterian Church, free.
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Sforzando is the official publication of the SouthWest Jersey Chapter of the American Guild of Organists. The AGO is a multi-denominational, non-profit organization chartered by the Board of Regents of the University of the State of New York in 1896. EDITOR & PUBLISHER: David Rhody (856)795-6735, drhody1@comcast.net OFFICIAL PHOTOGRAPHER: Joe Routon REFERRAL & POSITIONS AVAILABLE COORDINATOR: Peter Homon lapajar@yahoo.com CONCERT CALENDAR COORDINATOR: David Rhody, drhody1@comcast.net; Fax (856)795-7166 PROFESSIONAL CONCERNS COORDINATOR: David Rhody (856)795 -6735
CHAPTER OFFICERS DEAN: Charlene Cranmer CAGO ctcranmer@comcast.net SUB-DEAN: Jonathan L. Stark, JonStark47@hotmail.com TREASURER/REGISTRAR: Gail Gassaway, cloaked17@verizon.net SECRETARY: Cathy ONeill cmo125@aol.com WEBSITE: www.agohq.org/chapters/southwestjersey