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1 g{x V{tÜÄÉààx XÇV{tÅtwx V{tÜÄÉààx V{tÑàxÜ AMERICAN GUILD OF ORGANISTS YÜÉÅ à{x Wxá~ Éy à{x WxtÇAAA OCTOBER 2011 \ write this on September 12, 2011 a day after we remembered, 10 years later, one of the most tragic events in United States history. As I sat through two very moving services of worship, I relived that morning 10 years ago as I drove to an organ lesson and a class in Greensboro for my Masters work. I heard the reports on Adam Ward, dean the radio, and felt that it must have been a joke. I stopped by my grandmother s house on the way and saw the television reports, including the live coverage of the second plane hitting the second tower. I was dumbfounded. I couldn t believe it was happening. I know we all felt that way on that day. I still find myself dumbfounded that human beings have such trouble getting along in our world. In our services yesterday, our relatively new minister challenged us to forgive and to not let unfortunate experiences define us but to live in love. It was such a juxtaposition to remember and relive those tragic events and yet to be challenged to forgive. Why in the world is he writing about this? I can hear you asking as you read this. I must say that in all walks of life, but especially in the life of the church musician, we are faced with challenging situations and people that require us to make a choice to forgive or not to forgive. Many of us feel that we have 1,500 or so bosses (depending on the size of the institution we serve). Or maybe we have met with an unfortunate or even unfair termination. I am aware that it is certainly not easy to practice forgiveness; but I find that I spend far less energy forgiving than I do as my grandmother would say stewing over an issue. Our world is full of darkness. I hope that maybe we, as individuals and as an organization, can work hard to shed some light around us to brighten the lives of those we encounter not only with our music, but with our whole selves! Adam Ward The purpose of the American Guild of Organists is to promote the organ in its historic and evolving roles, to encourage excellence in the performance of organ and choral music, and to provide a forum for mutual support, inspiration, education, and certification of Guild members. In This Issue Program Information Employment Listings Concert Calendar News from Regional Councillor, Dr. Laura Ellis Newsletter deadline 10th of each month.

2 Employment Opportunities Listings may also be found on our chapter website at or the AGO national website. Please check both websites for the most current postings. Effective April 12, 2011, only current AGO voting members in good standing will be able to access the national job listings on the AGO s website. Members will be directed to a login screen where they will be required to enter a Username (first initial and last name) and password (AGO ID number) as they appear on their TAO label in order to see the listings on the AGO job board. If you have questions about your Username or AGO ID number, please call Joseph Trapani in the AGO National Office at Pianist/Accompanist (Part Time) United Love Baptist Church, Flowe's Store Rd., Midland, NC PH: Website: Contact: Cameron Lambert, Music Director, clambe13@yahoo.com. Salary: $100 weekly, 1 service, 1 rehearsal (Adult Choir), 1 extra service per year (Maundy Thursday). Additional fee for weddings. Congregation size: Educational requirements: Experience playing services and accompanying. Electronic/digital organ. Position Open: Immediately. Additional Information: "We are looking for a pianist to play hymns and worship music for our weekly Sunday service as well as accompanying the adult choir on their anthems." Director of Music (Full Time) Steele Creek Presbyterian Church, 7407 Steele Creek Road, Charlotte, NC 28217, PH: , Website: Contact: Robin Beachley, scpcsearch@gmail.com, Salary: $28,500, Continuing Education: 2 weeks., Vacation: 2 weeks., Sick Days: 7, Weekly Services: 2, Rehearsals: 3+, Extras Services: 4 (Good Friday, Maundy Thursday, Christmas Eve, Thanksgiving Day), Additional fee for weddings. Ensembles: 3 (Chancel Choir, Praise Team (Contemporary Christian music), handbell choir). Educational Requirements: Bachelor's Degree. 2 manual 41 rank Pipe Organ (1978 Ralph Blakely). Congregation size: 500. Position Open: ASAP. Additional Information: The job description form can be seen on the Charlotte Presbytery website. Director of Music/Organist (Full Time) Broad Street United Methodist Church, PO Box 169, Statesville, NC 28677, PH: , Website: Contacts: Rev. Michael Gehring and Rev. Jennifer Bingham, michael@broadstreetumc.org / jennifer@broadstreetumc.org Salary: $40-52K, Continuing Education: Varies, Vacation: 2 weeks, Sick Days: TBA, Additional Benefits: Health Insurance, Retirement. Weekly Services: 2, Rehearsals: 4, Extra Services: 4 (Holy Thursday, Good Friday, Christmas Eve, Christmas Cantata), Additional fee for weddings and funerals. Ensembles: 4 (Chancel Choir, Adult Handbells, Children's Choir, Youth Choir). Educational Requirements: BA or higher. 3 manual, 25 rank Pipe Organ (1972 Austin). Yearly Contract: Yes. Congregation size: 300. Position Open Date: August 31, Application Date: Immediately. Additional Information: The director of music/organist can be one full-time person, or two part-time people. The Children's Choir and Youth Choir need to be recruited and formed--these choirs have not been active for the past few years. The church is a historic building in downtown Statesville next to Mitchell College. Both of the Sunday services are traditional. Chapter Website If you need information about what is going on in our chapter, please check our website. If you haven t checked it out recently, go now. It changes almost daily! The address is For the most up to date calendar of events, please also visit these websites: Regional AGO: National AGO: To submit employment listings for the website you can now even fill out the information directly online without having to download the form!

3 October Chapter Meeting Sunday-Monday, October 23-24, 2011 Church Music Workshop Streams of Music, Never Ceasing Co-sponsored by Covenant Presbyterian Church and Union Theological Seminary Covenant Presbyterian Church, 1000 E. Morehead St., Charlotte Sunday 4:00-4:30pm Introduction and brief rehearsal for Festival Service 4:30-6:00pm Festival Service: Songful Worship: Praying Twice Monday 9:30am-noon Morning Prayer and workshops Led by: Dr. Mary Louise Bringle--Professor of Philosophy and Religion, Hymnist and Author Sally Ann Morris--Pianist, Composer, Song Enlivener The Rev. David Partington--Pastor, Musician, Retreat Leader, and Lover of Beauty Susan and Stephen Talley--Church Musicians Workshops 10:00-10:45: Workshops 11:00-11:45: Songful Worship Planning Songful Worship Leading What Color Will It Be? (And Other Questions About the New PCUSA Hymnal) Same Workshops--Pick a Different One 12:00 Noon: Lunch and Q & A (Donation for Lunch) No Advance Registration is Required! Photos From the Annual Chapter Progressive Dinner and Recital Friday, September 16, 2011

4 Summer Recital Series 2011 Summer Series Breaks Records! The 2011 Summer Recital Series was a rousing success this year. We heard varied programs played (and sung!) by tremendous performers in wonderful spaces on wonderful instruments. There were wonderful crowds who attended the performances and appreciated all that was offered. We are most pleased to announce that we had a record-breaking year in offering receipts. Over the summer, we received $8, for the Stigall Scholarship Fund. This is unprecedented, and we are most excited about what this will mean for young musicians aspiring to learn the art of organ playing. Above: Matthew Brown, August 21, Myers Park Baptist Church Left: Michael Lehtinen and Janice Williams, August 14, Covenant Presbyterian Church The annual Summer Recital Series has again been a wonderful way to spend a Sunday evening of music. Thank you to chapter photographer Marty Dowling for taking these pictures. Check out the Summer Recital Series photo gallery on the chapter website s homepage.

5 Concert and Event Calendar October 1, :30 AM Stephanie Tennill, Vocal Workshop, Christ Church, Charlotte, NC October 1, :00 PM Carolina Pro Musica, St. Martin s Episcopal Church, Charlotte, NC October 3, :00 PM Carolina Pro Musica, Belmont Abbey Basilica, Belmont, NC October 13, :30 PM Edie Johnson, Davidson United Methodist Church, Davidson, NC October 14, :00 PM Tami Petty, Soprano, First United Methodist Church, Salisbury, NC October 18, 2011 Joseph Roenbeck, Silent film, Davidson College Presbyterian Church, Davidson, NC November 3, :00 PM Thomas Pandolfi, Piano, Belmont Abbey Basilica, Belmont, NC November 5, :00 PM Carolina Pro Musica, St. Martin s Episcopal Church, Charlotte, NC November 6, :00 AM Requiem (Faure), First United Methodist Church, Salisbury, NC November 6, :00 PM All Saints Evensong, Davidson United Methodist Church, Davidson, NC November 15, :30 PM Katie Ann McCarty, Davidson College Presbyterian Church, Davidson, NC November 18, :00 PM Anita Cirba, Trumpet, First United Methodist Church, Salisbury, NC www. fumcsalisbury.org December 2, :00 PM Matthew Manwarren, Piano, First United Methodist Church, Salisbury, NC December 2, :00 PM Holiday Concert with the Abbey Chorus Belmont Abbey Basilica, Belmont, NC December 9, :00 PM David Kirby, Clarinet, First United Methodist Church, Salisbury, NC December 13, :30 PM Stile Antico, Davidson United Methodist Church, Davidson, NC December 16, :00 PM Winter Jazz, First United Methodist Church, Salisbury, NC December 17, :00 and 8:30 PM Carolina Pro Musica, St. Mary s Chapel, Charlotte, NC December 18, :00 PM Service of Lessons and Carols, First United Methodist Church, Salisbury, NC January 17, :30 PM Susan Bates, Davidson College Presbyterian Church, Davidson, NC January 23, :00 PM Matteo Bevilacqua, Italian Mandolin, Belmont Abbey Basilica, Belmont, NC February 12, :00 PM Choral Concert, Davidson United Methodist Church, Davidson, NC February 13, :00 PM Carolina Pro Musica, Belmont Abbey Basilica, Belmont, NC February 18, :00 PM Carolina Pro Musica, St. Martin s Episcopal Church, Charlotte, NC February 21, :30 PM Michael Rowland, Davidson College Presbyterian Church, Davidson, NC March 15, :00 PM Silverwood Duo, Belmont Abbey Basilica, Belmont, NC March 20, :00 PM Duke University Chorale, First United Methodist Church, Salisbury, NC March 20, :30 PM Bach Birthday Bash, Davidson College Presbyterian Church, Davidson, NC Calendar continued on next page...

6 Concert and Event Calendar continued... April 21, :00 PM Carolina Pro Musica, St. Martin s Episcopal Church, Charlotte, NC April 29, :00 PM Annual Spring Concert, Belmont Abbey Basilica, Belmont, NC May 1, 7:30 PM Jonathan Dimmock, Davidson College Presbyterian Church, Davidson, NC May 20, :00 PM Hymn Festival featuring Richard Webster, First United Methodist Church, Salisbury, NC June 5, :00 PM Davidson UMC Choir, Davidson United Methodist Church, Davidson, NC Programs Are Off and Running If you didn t have an opportunity to be a part of our opening program of the year, you missed a treat! The food, the fellowship, the fine performances by such talented performers all added to an evening that was enjoyed by all. We thank Budd Kirby and his committee for making this event a wonderful success! Our October program will take place over two days at Covenant Presbyterian Church. The Church Music Conference, entitled Streams of Music, Never Ceasing is co-sponsored by Covenant Presbyterian Church and Union Theological Seminary. It begins at 4:00 in the afternoon on Sunday, October 23 and continues on Monday morning from 9:00 to noon. We hope to see you there! For further information, please check our chapter website at Calendar Deadline: 10th of each month Please send calendar listings to: newsletterinfo@charlotteago.org Planning ahead? Check out these National AGO Conventions... National Convention, July 1-6, 2012 Nashville National Convention, June 24-27, 2014 Boston National Convention, June 20-23, 2016 Houston National Convention 2018 Kansas City

7 ST. GABRIEL S CATHOLIC CHURCH Charlotte, NC A Rodgers Custom 4 Manual organ designed for the 2009 Mormon Tabernacle Choir Tour was selected by St. Gabriel s Catholic Church to interface with their 18 rank Zimmer Pipe Organ. Cameron Carpenter played the dedication concert. Contact R. A. Daffer Church Organs, Inc. if you are interested in a new Rodgers organ, upgrading or replacing your pipe organ console or in adding digital pipe samples to your pipe organ. CONSOLES PIPE ORGAN REBUILD PIPE ADDITIONS DIGITAL ENHANCEMENTS R. A. D A F F E R C H U R C H O R G A N S, I N C. Al Murrell, Vice President Guilford Road, Suite 106 ~ Jessup, Maryland ~ ~ amurrell@dafferorgans.com

8 Congratulations! Pipedreams Broadcast Change Patrick Pope has been named the new Director of Music at The Episcopal Church of the Holy Comforter in Charlotte, where he will begin his duties on October 1. Our Lady of Lourdes Parish, Monroe, NC, has recently contracted for a new Rodgers organ. Charlotte AGO member, Kathleen Prevost is the Assistant Organist. First UCC, Salisbury, NC, has contracted for a custom 3 manual Rodgers with 11 ranks of Ruffatti pipes. Are you an avid Pipedreams listener? Do you tune in on Sunday evenings for the vast and varied programs hosted by Michael Barone? If so, most likely you are aware that our chapter sponsors the broadcast from WDAV and that change has been made to the broadcast time on Sunday evenings. The program is now broadcast from 7:00 to 8:00 in the evening. We hold a great deal of responsibility for the proliferation of our craft each week to a large audience. Take the opportunity to tune to listen each week and to learn. For that matter, take a moment to send WDAV a note and let them know how much you appreciate their willingness to support our profession. The Charlotte Chapter AGO is now on Facebook! Look for us and give us a LIKE! Guild-of-Organists-Charlotte-NC- Chapter/

9 GREETINGS FROM YOUR REGION IV COUNCILLOR! I hope everyone had a restful and refreshing summer! Region IV was a busy place to be during the hot months of the year: a successful POE in Birmingham and an inspiring regional convention in Greensboro. Thanks to all that were involved in putting on these events... your work is noticed and deeply appreciated. Region IV does a fantastic job! For more information on these events, please check out the Region IV blog at: In my opinion, the strength of the AGO is in the local chapters and membership. Keep up the good work! Congratulations to Bryan Anderson, winner of the Quimby/RCYO competition held in conjunction with the regional in Greensboro. Six young organists competed let me assure you, the future of the organ is in good hands. I have already received a number of newsletters outlining chapter events for the year. Busy, busy. I hope everyone has a chance to participate in the myriad of concerts and workshops that are scheduled. Certainly, never a lack of things to do! This year, I plan to host district/state meetings throughout our region. Chapter Deans (or their designate) will be invited to a meeting to discuss questions, concerns, and share success stories. More news to come... Don t forget to put the national convention in Nashville on your calendar for July 1-6, National is in our own backyard, let s all be there! More info at: I hope to visit your chapter soon! Best, Laura Ellis me at: LRELLIS@ufl.edu Visit the Region IV Blog: Laura Ellis, Region IV Councillor

10 Charlotte Chapter Programs Friday, September 16, 2011 Annual Progressive Dinner 6:00pm Appetizers at Plaza Presbyterian Church, Charlotte, Charles Austin, host; TBA, organist 7:15pm Dinner at St. Martin s Episcopal Church, Charlotte, Budd Kirby, host; Joby Bell, organist 8:45pm Dessert at St. Mark s Lutheran Church, Charlotte, Les Ackerman, host and organist Sunday-Monday, October 23-24, 2011 Church Music Workshop Streams of Music, Never Ceasing Co-sponsored by Covenant Presbyterian Church and Union Theological Seminary Covenant Presbyterian Church, 1000 E. Morehead St., Charlotte Sunday 4:00-4:30pm Introduction and brief rehearsal for Festival Service 4:30-6:00pm Festival Service: Songful Worship: Praying Twice Monday 9:30am-noon Morning Prayer and workshops Tuesday, November 8, 2011 Music of Franz Liszt-200 th anniversary of birth Christ Episcopal Church, 1412 Providence Road, Charlotte :30pm Concert including Choral, obscure organ works, art song and piano works of Franz Liszt ( ). Performed by the Choir of Men and Women, Christ Episcopal and The Adult Choir of St. Martin's Episcopal; Christina Richiger, Mezzo-Soprano; Larry Stratemeyer, Organist; John Bailey, Piano Friday, January 13, 2012 Chapter Social Event TBA Saturday-Sunday, February 18-19, 2012 Annual Peek Weekend Co-sponsored by Covenant Presbyterian Church, 1000 E. Morehead St., Charlotte Isabelle Demers, organist Saturday 9:30-11:30am Masterclass Sunday 3:00pm Recital featuring Isabelle Demers, organist Tuesday, March 13, 2012 Jeremy Thompson, organist 7:00pm St. Martin s Episcopal Church, 1510 E. Seventh St., Charlotte Tuesday, May 15, 2012 Dinner, Closing Service, and Installation of Officers St. Peter s Episcopal Church, 115 W. Seventh St., Charlotte :30pm Dinner 7:30pm Closing Service and Installation of Officers St. Peter s Choir of Men and Women - Ben Outen, Organist and Choirmaster, Aaron M. Goen, Associate Organist and Choirmaster Visit the chapter website for more details on upcoming programs.

11 American Guild of Organists Charlotte Chapter Charlotte Chapter, AGO R. Monty Bennett, editor 730 Hawthorne Ln. Rock Hill, SC October 10, 2011 Any information received after the deadline will be printed in the next issue.