Newsletter October 2007

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1 Central Hudson Valley Chapter of the American Guild of Organists Newsletter October 2007 Officers Greg Citarella Dean Nancy Harle Board Member yahoo.com Beverly Simmons Sub-Dean Maris Kristapsons Board Member beverlysim@verizon.net yahoo.com Eric Hepp Treasurer Craig Williams Board Member us.ibm.com usma.edu Nancy Demilio-Scott Secretary Charles Faverio Board Member aol.com Robert D. Brown Board Member robrown1@optonline.net Letter from the Dean Dear Friends: Chapter Web Site Choral Evensong held on Sunday, September 23, 2007 was our autumn kick-off event held at Christ Episcopal Church in Poughkeepsie New York. What a memorable Evening! Craig Williams s Organ Recital was excellent and well received, as confirmed by the applause of the attendees. You know you are a success when you run out of service program leaflets even before the procession began! People were asked to share service leaflets. I would guess that in the congregation there were between 225 and 250 in attendance. Add in the choir of about 60; and then six organists and you had what I would say is an excellent showing for such a gorgeous first day of autumn. Numerous Thank you notes were sent to me via , US Mail and of course the telephone. The overall consensus is that we need to do Choral October, 2007 Page 1 of 9

2 Evensong more often. I couldn t agree more. Christ Church is the perfect setting for such a wonderful liturgy. My sincerest thanks go to many. I want to publicly thank those who played a large and visible role in the leadership and success of Choral Evensong : Rev. Wm. Blake Rider, Rector of Christ Church - Officiant Rev. Charlie Dupree, Priest in Charge, St. Gregory s Woodstock, NY - Cantor Laura Russell, Organist & Director of Music at Christ Church - Conductor Craig Williams, Guest Recitalist Patricia Maimone, Eric Hepp, Donald Filkins and Merellyn Gallagher Organists There are many who volunteered in the choir and behind the scenes a BIG Thank you to you too! I pray I didn t forget anybody if I did, my apologies, but a BIG Thank you to you as well! Programs were mailed to those of our membership who were not able to be with us except in spirit. For those of you who were not in attendance, a recording was made. Eric Hepp is working out the details with the person who recorded the event. Watch this space regarding CD copies to order for your own personal enjoyment. Congratulations go out to Joe Bertolozzi for his recent articles in the Poughkeepsie Journal and the New York Times regarding his musical project which involves the Mid-Hudson Bridge! Likewise, I would like to Congratulate Donald Filkins on a marvelous organ recital and pre-recital article in the Poughkeepsie Journal discussing the organ at Don s church, First Presbyterian Church of Wappingers Falls. Mentioned in the Poughkeepsie Journal article is Jean Hattersley from Old Dutch Church in Kingston. Bravo to you too Jean! What pipe organ façade was shown to illustrate the article? Jack Davis instrument at the Poughkeepsie Reformed Church on Hooker Avenue! We are receiving positive publicity about the instrument that we dedicate so much time to The Organ! Let s enjoy it while it lasts! For those of you in and around the Poughkeepsie area, specifically The First Evangelical Lutheran Church on Mill and Catherine Streets, don t forget to stop in and enjoy the reestablished Lunch-n-Listen programs on the first Wednesday of the month. I enjoyed a wonderful organ recital by our member Eric Hepp. Eric s performance was received with a warm round of applause. Well done Eric! Welcome to new members Terry Earles of Kingston and William Bozzetto of Hyde Park! I am excited that our chapter continues to Swell. I am Positif we can keep the excitement going by inviting other organists and choir directors to join our ranks. I encourage all of us to make the balance of 2007 Organic how about Organized? C mon, Smile! There are many organ recitals listed on our calendar for October Check the calendar for dates, locations and time. Attend as many as you can and support our colleagues. I hope to be at many of these events also. On a serious side and as in prior writings, I want to remind you to keep in your prayers those of our membership who made our chapter Swell and Great. Some are not able to travel to our events due to infirmities. Still others have troubles which, though they may seem public, are Page 2 of 9

3 known by God alone. He will lift them up! Keep the faith and remember all our brothers and sisters in your prayers. Happy St. Francis of Assisi Day October 4, 2007! Remember whatever you do, do for God s Glory. No hand held signs are needed. Nothing more need be said. By your actions, words and deeds, they will know Soli Deo Gloria So be it! Amen! I remain. Gregory+ Gregory J. Citarella+ (SDG) Membership News Joanne Reed has accepted a position as Organist/Choir Director at Westwood United Methodist Church, Westwood, NJ. She reports: I'm having a good time down there. They have a committed choir of members and a three manual Peragallo that can make an awful lot of noise. Congratulations, Joanne! Your editor recently had a chance to visit Mary Caskey in her home. Getting around is difficult for Mary now, but she has lost none of her wit and encyclopedic knowledge of things pertaining to pipe organs and our Guild. Reward yourself by giving her a call at Welcome to our new members, William Bozzetto and Terry Earles, both of whom have previous associations with our chapter. Their contact information is as follows: William Bozzetto 35 Patricia Lane Hyde Park, NY bozz@us.ibm.com Currently not an organist at any church Terry Earles 13 West Strand Street, #29 Kingston NY None Currently not associated with any church, will substitute from time to time Page 3 of 9

4 Deadline for Next Newsletter We are always glad to receive input for the chapter newsletter in the form of calendar items, reviews of recent concerts and events, biographies, letters, photographs, etc. In order to make sure these submissions can be processed in a timely fashion, please make sure they are received by the 23 rd of each month. You may submit newsletter material by mail, , or phone. Just contact the editor, Susan LaGrande, using the information given below. Remember, the deadline for the next newsletter, to be available the first week in November, is October 23 rd. Editor s Corner This newsletter is published by the Central Hudson Valley Chapter of the American Guild of Organists. The editor is: Susan LaGrande 12 Montrose Lane Wappingers Falls, NY Phone: (home) - Fax: SUSANEL2@HOTMAIL.COM List of Organ Substitutes The following chapter members have indicated that they will serve as substitute organists. Please contact them directly if you would like more information. Joe Bertolozzi (Sat, late Sunday) Richard C. Ehlenberg Lois Hoger Susan LaGrande (Sat, early Sunday) Jill Marshall (Friday, Saturday) Janet Nickerson Joanne Reed No Sunday Morning Services: Maris Kristapsons (no weddings) Pat Maimone Beverly Simmons For Weddings and Funerals Only: Judie Brown (also Jewish svcs) Alice Cann Greg Citarella Robert J. Clooney Larry Hazard Eric Hepp (no weekday funerals) Boyd Herforth / Charles Surber (no weddings) Students David Parries (Sunday only) Jeffrey Parries / Gregory S. Quaglieni List of Organ Teachers The following chapter members have indicated that they are accepting new organ students. We are in the process of soliciting brief biographies from each of them, which will be posted on our web site as they are received. Please contact the teachers directly if you would like more information. Joyce B. Auchincloss Gregory Citarella Donald Filkins Peter Hall Boyd Herforth Patricia R. Maimone Janet Nelson Nickerson Beverly Simmons Charles Surber Page 4 of 9

5 Position Openings - Summary Position openings are listed without charge for three months unless an extension is requested. If you would like to place a listing, please contact the editor, Susan LaGrande, at Editor s Note Due to space considerations, the following list of position openings includes only the type of position and hiring institution. Complete information about positions is available on our web site at or contact the editor, Susan LaGrande, at MUSIC DIRECTOR/ORGANIST (Part-time) PLEASANTVILLE UNITED METHODIST CHURCH (PUMC) - PLEASANTVILLE, NY Filled 9/26/2007 ORGANIST (Part-Time) UNITED METHODIST CHURCH - RED HOOK, NY 7/18/2007 ORGANIST (Part-Time) ST. MARGARET'S EPISCOPAL CHURCH - STAATSBURG, NY 7/18/2007 ORGANIST/CHOIR DIRECTOR (Part-Time) RHINEBECK REFORMED CHURCH - RHINEBECK, NY Filled 9/17/07 ASSISTANT DIRECTOR OF CHILDREN'S MUSIC (Part-Time) THE CONGREGATIONAL CHURCH - NEW CANAAN, CT 6/7/2007 ORGANIST (Part-Time) CHRIST EPISCOPAL CHURCH - POUGHKEEPSIE, NY 5/1/07 ACCOMPANIST (Part-Time) HIGHLAND METHODIST CHURCH - HIGHLAND, NY4/3/2007 ORGANIST (Part-Time) ST. PAUL'S LUTHERAN CHURCH - WEST CAMP, NY Renewed 6/30/2007 ORGANIST/CHOIR DIRECTOR (Part-Time) SAUGERTIES REFORMED CHURCH - SAUGERTIES, NY 2/12/07 ORGANIST OR ORGANIST/CHOIR DIRECTOR (Permanent Part-time Staff) FIRST PRESBYTERIAN CHURCH - POUGHKEEPSIE, NY Updated 4/24/2007 ORGANIST/CHOIR DIRECTOR (Part Time) MEADOW HILL REFORMED CHURCH - TOWN OF NEWBURGH, NY filled 7/2007 ORGANIST/CHOIR DIRECTOR (Part-Time) THIELLS UNITED METHODIST CHURCH - THIELLS, NY Renewed 3/30/2007 DIRECTOR OF MUSIC (Part-Time) ST. PAUL LUTHERAN CHURCH - MONROE, NY Filled 7/16/2007 Page 5 of 9

6 Calendar of Events Please note: Due to space considerations, this Calendar of Events may exclude the following: Events taking place outside the area served by the Central Hudson Valley Chapter Events which conflict directly with chapter sponsored events Such events may be listed on the Local Events page of our chapter web site at Events listed in the calendar are not necessarily endorsed by CHVAGO. Please contact the editor if you have an event to be publicized. Boxed items are Central Hudson Valley AGO Chapter events. Names listed in bold face are chapter members. Sunday, October 7, :00 PM Sunday, October 14, Wednesday, October 17, 2007 Saturday, October 20, :00 AM - 12:00 PM Sunday, October 21, :30 PM Sunday, October 28, :00 PM Sunday, October 28, :00 PM Harmonic Brass in Concert World-renowned brass quintet from Munich returns for its 6th appearance. First United Methodist Church, 603 State Street, Schenectady, NY. Free admission. Info: th Annual Convention, American Institute of Organbuilders Philadelphia, PA. Venues at Longwood Gardens, Wanamaker's, and more. For information, visit the web site at Improvisation Workshop Conducted by Donald Filkins. "Pattern Development and the Communication of Ideas in Melodic Improvisation." Location: First Presbyterian Church, 2568 South Avenue (Route 9D), Wappingers Falls, NY. Coffee and doughnuts will be available from 9:30 AM, and refreshments will follow the workshop. Info: Jack Davis and Friends in Conccert Tower Music Series at The Reformed Church, 70 Hooker Avenue, Poughkeepsie. James Paradies and other brass instrumentalists. Music to include pieces by Dupre, Widor, and Gigout. Voluntary offering. Organ Recital by Beverly Simmons Trinity Episcopal Church, Old Main Street, Fishkill, NY. Free. Info: The Hudson Brass Quintet in Concert The Music Ministries of Saint Augustine Church presents a concert by The Hudson Brass Quintet in the sanctuary of Saint Augustine Church, 140 Maple Avenue, New City, NY The group will perform an eclectic program of brass music for trumpet, trombone, French horn and tuba. Suggested offering $10. A reception follows in the church hall. Info: contact the Music Office at Page 6 of 9

7 Sunday, November 4, :00 PM Sunday, November 4, :00 PM Saturday, December 2, :45 PM Rehearsal 3:00 PM Performance Wednesday, January 3, :30 PM Sunday, March 30, :00 PM Sunday, May 4, :00 PM Sunday, December 16, :00 PM The Third Donald M. Pearson Memorial Organ Recital - Gerre Hancock, Organist Music of degrigny, Bach, Reger, and improvisations. Vassar College Chapel, 124 Raymond Avenue, Poughkeepsie, NY. Free admission. Info: call or go to Annual Music Fund Concert Choir Section Leaders and Guests performing works from Bach through German Lieder and opera to Broadway. Helene Fitzpatrick and Leah Warncke, sopranos; Jennifer Ponzoni, mezzo-soprano; Anthony Cinelli, tenor; Dalton Taylor, bass; Christopher King, organist-pianist. St. Matthew's Lutheran Church, Mamaroneck Avenue at Carhart, White Plains, NY. Free admission; opportunity to pledge to church Music Fund. Info: Handicapped accessible. Messiah at West Point Bring your score and join the throng at the Cadet Chapel, USMA, West Point, NY. Rehearsal begins at 1:45 PM, performance begins at 3:00 PM. NOTE CORRECTED TIME! Info: Organ Concert by Gregory Eaton Music by DeKoven, Franck, Guilmant, Joplin, Rowley, and Mosher. Church of the Holy Apostles, 296 Ninth Avenue (at 28th Street), New York, NY. General admission $20, preferred seating $20. Info: Anthony & Beard - Trumpet and Organ Concert Ryan Anthony, trumpet, and Gary Beard, organ, both of Memphis. First United Methodist Church, 603 State Street, Schenectady, NY. Free admission. Info: Organ Concert by Carlo Curley First United Methodist Church, 603 State Street, Schenectady, NY. Free admission. Info: Christmas Concert Combined choirs of St. Matthew's Lutheran Church (Christopher King, Director) and St. Bartholomew's Episcopal Church (Rita Mathsen, Director) featuring Bach Cantata 61 "Nun komm der Heiden Heiland" and St.-Saens "Christmas Oratorio" with chamber orchestra. Patricia R. Maimone, guest organist. Carol singing by audience. St. Matthew's Lutheran Church, Mamaroneck Avenue at Carhart, White Plains, NY. Freewill offering. Information: Handicapped accessible. Page 7 of 9

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9 Central Hudson Valley Chapter AGO Susan LaGrande, Newsletter Editor 12 Montrose Lane Wappingers Falls, NY Soli Deo Gloria