sforzando -- by Rob Hobgood Dean s Message Southwest Jersey Chapter American Guild of Organists I S S U E

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1 UPCOMING EVENTS PICNIC AND ANNUAL MEETING JULY 10 sforzando V O L U M E 5 I S S U E 1 0 J U N E Southwest Jersey Chapter American Guild of Organists Dean s Message -- by Rob Hobgood INSIDE THIS ISSUE: Sub-Dean s Report 2 Matters of Note 2 Gallery: From Sea to Shining Sea 3 Flyer: Masses of the Classical Era 4 Photo of the West End of Notre Dame Cathedral in Paris by Joe Routon 2016 by SW Jersey AGO I hope you all very much enjoyed the return of Jeanine and David Jordan to First United Methodist Church in Moorestown for their From Sea to Shining Sea program. They ve informed us that they have recently added a new program to their repertoire called Around the World in 80 Minutes. Perhaps we will see this third installment at some point in the future, but it s your input that lets us know what type of programming you would like so please don t hesitate to contact me or any elected officer with ideas for the future. Please take note of our Annual Meeting and Picnic. It will be held on Sunday, July 10th at Marilyn Rabbai s home, 32 Magnolia Ave in Pitman. Annual meetings are a great way to catch up and have some input on the business part of the Guild. It s also a good time of year to connect with old friends who you might have missed at the various programs throughout the year. And then (my favorite part), there s all the food. So, please put this date on Continued on page 8

2 P A G E 2 Sub-Dean s Report -- by David Rhody...Next year s plans are almost complete, and they promise to be exciting! Another program year has concluded and we had many highlights this year I hope you were able to take advantage of the Chapter s offerings. Our final meeting of the program year will be our annual meeting and picnic, this year at Marilyn Rabbai s home in Pitman on Sunday, July 10 (rain date July 24). (see Picnic Info on page 8) Next year s plans are almost complete, and they promise to be exciting! We open with two workshops on September 17, one with local authority Helen Carrell on organ registration followed by a conducting workshop and master class by Dr. Christopher Thomas of Rowan University. Our October Guild Service will feature compositions by our own members, including a new commissioned anthem by Evelyn Larter. Also a September 11 Remembrance Service will introduce another work commissioned by our Chapter by composer and member Dan Nelson. Nationally known guests will include David Cherwien leading a clinic, a recital by Chelsea Chen in March, and a guest artist at Haddonfield Methodist Church soon to be announced. Plus Pedals Pipes and Pizza in November, a cosponsored event featuring Daryl Robinson and the West Jersey Chamber Orchestra at Moorestown Presbyterian Church, an organ movie night at Gail Gassaway s home, an organ crawl to update the Atlantic City convention hall restoration, and a holiday party hosted by Bill Mitchell! Watch for more details later in the summer, and see you at the picnic! Matters of Note Cares and Concerns/Hospitality Committee news from Cathy O Neill: A sympathy card was sent on behalf of the chapter to Anthony Falatico upon the death of his brother. I would like to thank everyone for their contributions to the receptions we had throughout this year. Event for interested AGO members: The Philadelphia Mormon church will be opened for services in mid-september. Prior to that it has been the tradition of the church to have an open house for anyone to tour the facility. The open house tours begin on Wednesday August 10th and run through Friday September 9th. Tours are available Monday through Saturday only. The church has requested that reservations be made online. The tickets are free and when the reservations are made they also provide a free parking ticket. -pennsylvania The church address is: Philadelphia Mormon Church, 1739 Vine Street, Philadelphia PA Saturday, June 4, 2016: Wanamaker Organ Day Special events begin with a tour at 9:45am. For a complete line-up, visit the website: Saturday, June 4, 2016 at 7:00 pm: The Philadelphia Handbell Ensemble is presenting a concert "Something Old, Something New, Something Borrowed, Something Blue" at the First Baptist Church of Haddonfield NJ. Bob Gardner is the host. Free Will Offering. 124 Kings Highway East, Haddonfield NJ Church contact number: Saturday, June 11 at 11:00 am: 6th Annual Fred J. Cooper Memorial Organ Day at the Kimmel Center. For a complete line-up, visit the website: Sunday, June 12 at 6:00 pm: The 3rd Annual Marlton Church Choir Festival is being held at Prince of Peace Lutheran located at 61 Route 70 East Marlton. Come and enjoy an evening of singing, Fellowship, and food. Church choirs from the community will sing a few of their favorite anthems, along with several favorite hymns for all to sing. Afterwards, please enjoy a time of Fellowship and desserts. Contact Tim Moyer (moyermusicman@gmail.com) for additional information. S F O R Z A N D O.Continued on page 5

3 V O L U M E 5 I S S U E 1 0 P A G E 3 Gallery: From Sea to Shining Sea

4 P A G E 4 S F O R Z A N D O

5 VOLUME 5 ISSUE 10 Matters of Note, continued from page 2 Volunteer Opportunity! The position of Chapter Historian is currently unfilled. If you can help, please contact Rob Hobgood at rbhobgood@gmail.com. Sunday, July 3, 2016, at 3:00 pm: Patriotic program of organ music and hymns, presented by organist Mary E. Johnson at Pittsgrove Presbyterian Church at 312 Daretown Road in Elmer (between routes 77, 40, & 45). Admission is free. The welcome will be given by Rev. Sandra L. Shaner. Photo of the East End of Notre Dame Cathedral in Paris by Joe Routon PAGE 5

6 P A G E 6 AGO CERTIFIED MEMBERS Rae Ann Anderson, CAGO Miriam Bisbing, SPC Alice Brown, SPC Helen C. Carrell, CAGO, SPC Mark A. Cole, SPC Charlene Cranmer, CAGO, SPC Lawrence DePasquale, CAGO Ruth O. Fink, AAGO, ChM Ethel H. Geist, CAGO Evelyn Larter, CAGO, SPC Sister Emily McMullen, SPC Irina Nenartovich, CAGO, SPC Marilyn Rabbai, CAGO, SPC David L. Rhody, SPC Glenn L. Rodgers, AAGO Joyce Ann Routon, CAGO, SPC Helen K. Taylor, AAGO For more information on Professional Certification requirements, procedures, materials and deadlines, visit the website of AGO National Headquarters: Our next issue will be September, Contributors Mark Dishong Guy Kirk Patrons John Breslin Helen Carrell Charlene Cranmer John Dow William Fenimore Ruth Fink Gail Gassaway Ethel Geist Robert Gladden Renee Hatzold Peter Homon Evelyn Larter Robert Mead Joanne Owen Marilyn Rabbai David Rhody Glenn Rodgers Robert Scara Helen Taylor Thank you, Patrons, Contributors and Advertisers Deadline for articles, announcements, pictures and reports will be Wednesday, August 24. Have a great summer! S F O R Z A N D O

7 V O L U M E 5 I S S U E 1 0 P A G E 7 Substitute List -- by William Mitchell Editor s Note: We are updating and hoping to expand our Substitute List. If you are available to substitute, please contact William C. Mitchell, our Referral/Position Coordinator. Please forward or refer any items concerning positions available or substitute needs to Bill at Mmwcmitchell@aol.com or call These musicians are available on Sundays and also for weddings and funerals other days: Patricia Brady-Danzig (South Orange) pbradydan@erols.com - organ/piano, cantor, choir director John Dow (Millville) jedowfam@aol.com Mary Johnson (Pine Hill) mebayj47@yahoo.com Nancy McLoud (Maple Shade) nairmc@verizon.net George Mitchell (Cherry Hill) babayaga430@verizon.com Irina Nenartovich, CAGO, SPC (Cherry Hill) knenartovich@hotmail.com Joanne Owen (Woodstown) lbjkowen1982@comcast.net These substitutes are available for weddings and funerals or Saturday work only: Patricia M. Fronczek, (Blackwood) theloveofsong@comcast.net Evelyn Larter, CAGO (Elmer) ERLarter@juno.com Lee F. Milhous, (Doylestown PA) leefmilhous@verizon.net Cathy O Neill, (Sewell, NJ) cmo125@aol.com Marilyn Rabbai, CAGO (Pitman) mwrabbai@verizon.net F. Anthony Thurman (Cherry Hill) fathurman@aol.com

8 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 EDITOR & PUBLISHER: Marilyn Rabbai, mwrabbai@verizon.net OFFICIAL PHOTOGRAPHER: Joe Routon REFERRAL & POSITIONS AVAILABLE COORDINATOR: William C. Mitchell, Mmwcmitchell@aol.com, PROFESSIONAL CONCERNS COORDINATOR: David Rhody, drhody1@comcast.net; (856) CHAPTER OFFICERS DEAN: Rob Hobgood, rbhobgood@gmail.com SUB-DEAN: David Rhody, drhody1@comcast.net; (856) TREASURER/REGISTRAR: Gail Gassaway, cloaked17@verizon.net SECRETARY: Cathy O Neill, cmo125@aol.com WEBSITE: Dean s Message, continued from page 1 your calendar. In case of rain, it will be held on July 24 th, again at Marilyn s. Finally I wanted to remind you of a couple of events in our area over the summer that give the opportunity to keep engaged in the organ world while our Chapter suspends programming for the summer. Wanamaker Organ Day is Saturday June 4 (but really starts Friday, June 3). Another fantastic event held every year is the Annual Fred J. Cooper Memorial Organ Day at the Kimmel Center in Philadelphia on Saturday June 11. This is a great FREE event beginning at 11am and continuing through the afternoon that includes solo organ concerts, organ with voices, with brass, with a jazz trio and as accompaniment to a silent film. Hope to see you at one of these events over the summer and then again when we resume programming in the fall!!! PICNIC INFO: 32 Magnolia Ave. Pitman NJ Look for a beige house with black shutters and a red-orange door. Please come and bring a favorite salad, side dish or dessert. Hamburgers, hot dogs, place settings and beverages will be provided. Family and friends are welcome. RSVP by July 3 so we know how to be prepared. Check your on July 10 in case we get rained out! Phone: mwrabbai@verizon.net See You at the Picnic!