Principal Pipings. Message From the Dean. Vol. 73, Issue 9 April, 2018

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1 Principal Pipings Message From the Dean April is the cruellest month, or so goes the famous opening line of poetry. This pops into my head every year as I turn the calendar page from March to April -- perhaps because the April 15 Tax Deadline is looming! This year, of course, saw the cosmic confluence of Easter and April Fool s Day. Our weather can t seem to decide between sixty-degree days or additional snowfall. But now that our Easter celebrations have passed, I hope you can enjoy some recovery time from hectic church schedules and all the extra musical rehearsals that go with it. We should all make it a point to enjoy a little break from our routines. Take the time to do something kind or relaxing for yourself and others. If gardening or yard work are your hobbies, now is the time to indulge. You may take some extra time to read for pleasure (the Newsletter is a good start!), or learn a new piece of music. Check out the enclosed Calendar of Events, and treat yourself to a special concert event in the area. Or make plans to travel this summer -- the AGO schedule of summertime conventions and POEs is also included in this newsletter. Plan to mix and mingle with your LexAGO Friends and other church musicians at our upcoming April 14 program. Our own Owen Sammons will lead us in an organ improvisation workshop that morning at First Presbyterian Church. Owen is known throughout our chapter and region as an extraordinarily talented improviser, and he has graciously agreed to pass along some of his tips to us! I ll look forward to seeing you there. I know we ll all feel uplifted and energized following this program! Also enclosed in this newsletter is our 2018 Election Ballot. The Chapter holds an election of new officers in even-numbered years. Inside, you will find an outstanding Slate of Officers for your approval. These LexAGO Members have agreed to have their names placed into nomination for various offices for the term, and will be serving in leadership roles on the Executive Committee. As such, they will be making important decisions impacting the future direction of our Chapter. We thank each of them for their dedication and enthusiasm. Please submit your VOTE, before the May 2 deadline, to LexAGO Executive Secretary Lynn Vera by one of three methods described inside this issue. It is the right and privilege of all full LexAGO Members (regular, special and young organist categories) to vote for the officers representing YOU! Larry Sharp Vol. 73, Issue 9 April, A publication by the American Guild of Organists Lexington, Kentucky Chapter

2 Upcoming Events TUE / Dr. Wesley Roberts, organ 12.20p Ransdell Chapel, Campbellsville University, Campbellsville, KY TUE / Dr. Wesley Roberts, organ 6.30p Gethsemani Abbey, Trappist, KY THU / Bernstein at p Richard Stoltzman, clarinet, Peter John Stoltzman, piano Faith Lutheran Church, Lexington, KY FRI / KY Bach Choir, Musikalische Exequien (Schutz) 7.30p Moteten, Lieder und Gesange (Brahms) Zach Klobnak, organ, Andante, Fugue, and Chorale, Healey Willan, KY Bach Choir SAT / First Presbyterian Church, Lexington, KY KY Bach Choir, The Audrey Rooney Vocal Competition 2.00p First Presbyterian Church, Lexington, KY SAT / a Gather/10a Workshop First Presbyterian Church LexAGO Sponsored Event SUN / Organ Improvisation Workshop, Owen Sammons Lexington, KY Visiting Conductor Series, Cathedral Choir under the 11.00a Choral Eucharist direction of Sarah Baldock, Cheltenham Ladies College 3.30p Concert England - Choral Eucharist with the Cathedral Choir 4.00p Evensong Concert, University of Kentucky Guitar Quartet Mario Ortiz, Ashley Nalley, Enrique Ortiz, Andrew Wilder Evensong with the Cathedral Choir Christ Church Cathedral, Lexington, KY WED / noon Dr. Wesley Roberts, organ Trinity Episcopal Church, Covington, KY SAT / The Power of Music: Harmony 7.30p Lexington Chamber Chorale Second Presbyterian Church, Lexington, KY SUN / Asbury University Chorale 2.00p Cathedral of Christ the King, Lexington, KY 2

3 Upcoming Events SUN / Concert - Christopher Reynolds, St. Paul s Episcopal, 4.30p Concert Richmond, VA, Evensong for Good Shepherd Sunday 5.00p Evensong Episcopal Church of the Good Shepherd, Lexington, KY FRI / Lisa Hall, Assistant Cathedral Organist 7.30p Christ Church Cathedral FRI / Christ Church Cathedral, Lexington, KY Carolyn Craig, organ 7.30p Cathedral of Christ the King, Lexington, KY FRI / SCAPA Madrigal Singers, Ryan Marsh, Conductor 7.30p Christ Church Cathedral, Lexington, KY SAT / Chapter Luncheon and New Officer Installation 11.45a RSVP Required LexAGO Sponsored Event Dudley s on Short St., Lexington, KY SUN / Concert, Scott Wright, clarinet, University of Kentucky 3.30p Concert Evensong with Chorister Promotions and 4.00p Evensong Recognitions with the Cathedral Choirs SUN / Christ Church Cathedral, Lexington, KY Concert, Evensong for Pentecost 4.30p Concert Episcopal Church of the Good Shepherd, Lexington, KY 5.00p Evensong Owen Sammons to Lead Organ Improvisation Workshop With Easter behind us now, please make plans to join your LexAGO Members and Friends on Saturday, April 14, at First Presbyterian Church, 171 Market Street (NOTE CHANGE OF VENUE!), for an Organ Improvisation Workshop led by LexAGO Member Owen Sammons. Owen s improvisatory skills have earned him quite a reputation (and many followers) in the Bluegrass region and beyond! So come on out and enjoy some spectacular playing and, perhaps, pick up some tips from Owen on spicing up your own service playing! As usual, we will gather at 9:30 a.m. for delicious breakfast treats provided by our Hospitality Committee (thank you, Angela and Nancy!), followed by Owen s workshop from 10:00-12:00. At noon, we can all plan on walking somewhere near by for lunch. This one-of-a-kind workshop is NOT to be missed! I ll look forward to seeing everyone there! 3

4 LexAGO Events Mark Mummert Recital Held at Faith Lutheran March 2 The Lexington AGO is grateful to our Friends at Faith Lutheran for the opportunity to have partnered with them on a fine lecture/recital program on March 2. As part of the Harstad Fine Arts Series, Mark Mummert presented an organ recital of works by J.S. Bach written 300 years ago, around 1718, when Bach would have been 33 years old. Mummert serves as the Cantor of Trinity Lutheran Church in Worcester, MA. He has many compositions and essays published by Augsburg Fortress. He shared with me that he would be the incoming Dean of his local AGO Chapter back home, beginning this summer -- a SIX YEAR term! Yikes! After the program, everyone enjoyed a reception, with the opportunity to meet the performer and other concertgoers. Again, we extend our thanks to Tom White and the members of the Board of Directors of the Harstad Fine Arts Series at Faith Lutheran. Donations to the Harstad Series may be sent to the church at 1000 Tates Creek Road, Lexington, KY Upcoming AGO Summer Events Here are the dates for some upcoming AGO Events: Pipe Organ Encounters (POE) 2018 AGO National Convention (for ages 13-18) July 2-6, Kansas City, MO June Phoenix, AZ June Minneapolis, MN 2019 AGO Great Lakes Regional Convention July 8-13 Philadelphia, PA Grand Rapids, MI July Los Angeles, CA July Deland, FL 2020 AGO National Convention Atlanta, GA POE+ (for adults) June Rockford, IL 4

5 Vote 2018 Report from the 2018 Nominating Committee The 2018 Nominating Committee has been hard at work since February. Committee Chair Jane Johnson was appointed by Dean Larry Sharp, with the approval of the LexAGO Executive Committee, to head this committee, tasked with procuring a slate of officers for the 2018 LexAGO election. Jane named the following members to the committee: Kate Covington, Mark DeAlba, Ted Gentry and Brian Hunt. The Nominating Committee recently reported its recommendations to the EC. In addition to the Slate of Officers (see ballot, below), the Committee suggested combining the offices of Treasurer and Registrar, and encouraged the formation of a new Committee for Membership and/or New Member Recruitment. The LexAGO EC wishes to thank the 2018 Nominating Committee for its efforts and recommendations. Thanks to all who served on this important committee, and thanks to all who agreed to have their names placed into nomination on the ballot! The EC now encourages each LexAGO Member to exercise his/her right and privilege to VOTE! The continued success of our Chapter depends on it. Book Donated to Chapter One of our newest Jubilee Members, Frances Scott, of Elizabethtown, has graciously donated to our chapter a reference text from her personal library. Glory to God: A Companion, by Carl P. Daw, Jr., was published in 2016 and is intended for use with the new Presbyterian Hymnal. It contains a brief history of each hymn and biographical information on the hymn writers. This should be a valuable resource for all church musicians. Frances has made this donation to thank the LexAGO for its efforts to host the recent 2018 January Jubilee. We are quite pleased to list Frances as one of our newest members, and we look forward to seeing her again at upcoming chapter events! Thank you, Frances! 2018 Yearbook Addendum Our 2018 Chapter Yearbook Addendum appears later in this newsletter. The Addendum includes the names and contact information of all 34 new LexAGO Members who have joined our chapter since last fall! Next year s Chapter Yearbook will begin being compiled on/around September 1st. It s never too soon to supply us with any changes or updates to your yearbook entry. 5

6 Vote 2018 VOTE! ** 2018 LexAGO Ballot ** VOTE! The LexAGO Executive Committee wishes to thank the 2018 Nominating Committee for its recommendations and for the Slate of Officer Candidates. Your EC endorses these candidates for the term, and encourages all LexAGO Members to vote for the following Slate of Officers: Dean: James Humlong Subdean: Don Seevers Executive Secretary: Tina Wagoner Treasurer/Registrar: Anna Pan Member At-Large (2021): Zach Klobnak You may VOTE by one of THREE ways: (1) online; (2) via to Executive Secretary Lynn Vera; or (3) by regular mail. Lynn encourages everyone, whenever possible, to vote online this year at: This page requires a password, which is AGO (all caps). Next you will see the voting page with the Ballot at lower right. Enter your name and address on the Ballot. To vote YES for the entire slate of officers simply click on the gold button to submit your vote. To vote NO for any or all, click on the individual dropdowns, then click on the gold button to submit. You may also vote by sending an to Lynn at lynnvera@ymail.com, or by mailing a paper ballot to her home address: 3796 McGarry Drive, Lexington, KY THE DEADLINE FOR RECEIVING ALL VOTES IS WEDNESDAY, MAY 2, Welcome, New Members! The Lexington AGO welcomes the following TWO new members: Beverly Kendall Mt. Sterling, KY kendallbev52@gmail.com Matthew West Lexington, KY matthewwest@windstream.net 6

7 Vote 2018 James Humlong, Candidate for Dean James Humlong was born and raised in Lexington, and graduated from Lexington Christian Academy and the University of Kentucky College of Pharmacy. He studied piano with Shirley Tilford and organ with Dan Tilford, both formerly of Georgetown KY. He currently works as a Critical Care Pharmacist at Baptist Health Lexington and is the Organist at Southern Hills UMC in Lexington. In his free time, he enjoys golfing, reading, oil painting, and spending time on his farm in Bourbon County. Don Seevers, Candidate for Sub-Dean Don Seevers considers Cincinnati, OH, to be his hometown. He has lived and worked in Cincinnati, Orlando, FL, Phoenix, AZ, Palm Harbor (Tampa Bay), FL and Lexington, KY. He holds a Bachelor of Music degree (Organ Performance & Voice Minor) from Cincinnati Christian University and a Master s Degree in Education from Xavier University. Since 2004, he has served as the Worship Minister at Tates Creek Christian Church. Additionally, he served as the LexAGO Executive Secretary from Don has an 11-year-old Yorkshire Terrier named Candy and loves to watch old movies and travel. Tina Wagoner, Candidate for Executive Secretary Tina Wagoner s hometown is Huntington, WV. She graduated from the University of Kentucky. Tina has been a church organist for 39 years and currently serves First Presbyterian Church, Lexington, KY. She was a public school music teacher for 30 years and is enjoying her semi-retirement by chicken farming, camping in her Scamp, and performing with SOOP, UK bands, singers and instrumentalists. Anna Pan, Candidate for Treasurer/Registrar Anna Pan is originally from Taiwan, but came to the States, specifically to Louisville, KY, in order to continue her education. She holds two degrees, M.C.M. and D.M.A., from the Southern Baptist Theological Seminary there. Currently, Anna serves as the organist at Pisgah Presbyterian Church in Versailles. Zach Klobnak, Candidate for Member-at-large (2021) Candidate Zach Klobnak did not respond to an request for biographical information. 7

8 Picture Gallery Tuesdays in Lent Recital Series, FUMC, Winchester LexAGO Members, L to R, Peggy Case, Anne Willis, Mark DeAlba, Nancy Dunn, Larry Sharp and Mike Dunn Spring Break at St. John the Divine, NYC Raymond Nagem, host organist (left), with LexAGO Member Grant Holcomb (seated) At the 2018 Bach Marathon, Maxwell Street Presbyterian Church Johann Grant Bach (left) and Johann Schuyler Bach 8

9 Membership Why I Am an AGO Member Lisa Hall I am member of the American Guild of Organists because it gives me the opportunity to meet new colleagues, further my education, and grow as an organist. There are always great concerts and conventions to attend, either in your local chapter, region, or at the national level. As part of the organization, you are a member of a community that helps promote and educates new and budding organists. You are also challenged to grow as an organist through the conventions, concerts, and workshops. The AGO is a great organization to be involved in! Submitted by Lisa Hall, LexAGO Member and Jubilee Cathedral Co-host Don Seevers I have enjoyed the privilege of living in 5 different metropolitan areas as an adult. I went to college and started my music career in Cincinnati, OH, moved to Orlando, FL, Phoenix, AZ, Palm Harbor, FL (Tampa Bay metro area) and now I have enjoyed living in Lexington for almost 14 years. In each of these cities, the arts have been strong and the presence of the American Guild of Organists has also enjoyed a prominent role in the arts and church communities. Even when I was younger and not a part of the Guild, I learned of what they offered through their concert series. As I matured as a musician, I realized that it is important to have the support of others with similar needs and interests. Being involved in the local chapter as a member, and later as a local AGO board member, has provided opportunities for fellowship, friendship and growth as a church musician. It is so helpful to know that others who have similar experiences are just a phone call or an away. Submitted by Don Seevers, LexAGO Member and Jubilee Registrar Why I Am AGO Certified William Webber, SPC, CAGO When I was twelve years old, I was studying organ with Daniel Tilford at Georgetown College here locally. That was my first chapter, the Georgetown College chapter. He told me that I should become certified. Later in life, after my bachelor s degree in music, I felt that I needed to do that to strengthen my organ skills. I began with the Service Playing Certificate (SPC), studying with Gerard Faber, formerly of Asbury College, and finished with the Colleague Certificate (CAGO). To this day, I am still grateful for taking those AGO exams, as my perspective and performance were improved, making me a much better organist and musician. I encourage others to do this. 9

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11 For Fun April Trivia Contest Congratulations (once again) to Mark DeAlba, winner of our March Trivia Contest! Mark seems to be the only one who can spot and/or count pairs of family members within our ever-expanding ranks of LexAGO Members! Mark (once again) discovered and correctly identified three of the four NEW pairs of AGO members related by blood or marriage, following the January Jubilee. They are: Spouses: 1. Jim and Albennia Ladieu, Joelton, TN (Nashville Chapter) 2. Gary and Theresa Pope, Corydon, IN (Southern Indiana Chapter) Father and Son: 3. Charles and David Lamb, Clarksville, IN (Lexington Chapter) Sisters: 4. Betty Wood, Maysville, KY, Ann Stivers, Louisville, KY (Lexington Chapter) Which all goes to show that the LexAGO is still just one big, happy family! Congratulations, Mark! And welcome, all new Jubilee Members! Now, on to the April Trivia Question... Since the March Question seemed to present difficulties for several of you, here s a much easier question for April. Remember, though, you must be the FIRST to submit your correct response to me in order to claim your prize. Q: Who is famous for penning these famous words? April is the cruellest month... GOOD LUCK! Remember -- you can t win if you don t play! Bad Joke of the Month In honor of this month s LexAGO Officers Election, our bad joke features a bumper sticker recently spotted around town (although I doubt that the AGO election was the one this driver had in mind!): Elect a Clown, Expect a Circus! Please submit your Bad Musical Jokes to Larry Sharp or Scott Heydinger. 11

12 Substitutes Substitute Organist List With summer vacation time quickly approaching, here is the LexAGO s list of area substitute organists. The chapter maintains this list as a courtesy to our members. If you would like to have your name added to (or deleted from) the list, please contact Scott Heydinger or Larry Sharp. For complete details, please visit our website, Thank you! 1. Larry Brandenburg brandenburg_40403@roadrunner.com 2. Mark DeAlba (weddings, funerals), mcdealba@icloud.com 3. Ted Gentry (evenings, special occasions), theodoregentry@gmail.com 4. Priscilla Hepburn 5. Maureen Howell, maureenghowell@gmail.com 6. Will Kimmerer, wrkimmerer@outlook.com 7. Annette Mathy, anndic94@prodigy.net 8. Anne Sessa, annesessa1@gmail.com 9. Ann Stanchina, astanchina@msn.com 10. Edwin Tait, amandil101@gmail.com 11. William Webber, willwebb4@windstream.net 12. John R. Young II, jay@sangerknaben.org With Sympathy The Lexington AGO extends heartfelt sympathy to Kathy Egner and family upon the loss of her husband, Henning Egner, on Good Friday, March 30, Services were held on April 7 at Faith Lutheran Church. Memorial gifts may be sent to the Harstad Fine Arts Series or to the justice ministry of your choice. The Lexington AGO offers condolences to James Humlong and family upon the loss of his grandmother, Martha Belle Casteel Spears, of Lexington, on March 31, Services were held on April 4. 12

13 LexAGO 2018 Yearbook Addendum (1 of 2) Colleen Ames 605 N. Columbia Avenue Campbellsville, KY (270) Clara Atkins-Pope P.O. Box 1612 Harlan, KY Susan Braden 1074 Union Mill Road Nicholasville, KY Zachary Bultemeier Avalon Way #9 Ft. Wayne, IN Peggy Case 220 Moundale Avenue Winchester, KY SongHwa Chae 504 N. Lexington Avenue Wilmore, KY (859) Dr. Jonathan Crosmer 3326 Wood Valley Court Lexington, KY Audrey Darville 2405 Chrisman Lane Danville, KY (859) Carolyn Goodman 239 Woodlawn Road Bardstown, KY Betty Hensinger 2048 Glade Lane Lexington, KY Nel Horman 1400 Yosemite Circle Lexington, KY Beverly Kendall P.O. Box 651 Mt. Sterling, KY Albennia Ladieu 5575 Eatons Creek Road Joelton, TN Jim Ladieu 5575 Eatons Creek Road Joelton, TN Charles Lamb 214 Potter s Lane Clarksville, IN Pamela Malast 4530 Old U.S. 45 South Paducah, KY malastp@bellsouth.net Bettye McClure 204 Madison Avenue Bardstown, KY pianob@bellsouth.net Hayden McNeal 801 E. Brannon Road #826 Nicholasville, KY (859) Music Director/Organist Troy Presbyterian, Versailles Director, Lincoln Co. H.S. Band h a y d e n. m c n e a l i n c o l n. kyschools.us Judith Miller 470 Morris Avenue Corydon, IN judithmiller85@gmail.com Roy Nance 106 Thistle Road Frankfort, KY (502) Organist, FUMC, Frankfort rnance401@aol.com Kelly Peterson 324 Lucille Drive Lexington, KY (859) kemape78@gmail.com Gary Pope 699 Sky Park Drive, NE Corydon, IN popeg@shcsc.k12.in.us

14 LexAGO 2018 Yearbook Addendum (2 of 2) Theresa Pope 699 Sky Park Drive, NE Corydon, IN Sandra Porter 105 Wild Cherry Way Frankfort, KY (502) Gene Robertson 1419 Bellows Mill Road Harrodsburg, KY William L. Robinson III 98 Riviera Lane London, KY (606) Organist, Sacred Heart Catholic, Corbin Frances Scott 403 Adams Circle Elizabethtown, KY Thomas Seacat 247 Hill-N-Dale Road Shelbyville, KY Ann Stivers Little Lane Louisville, KY (502) Matthew Vanover 8630 Red Mile Trail #C Florence, KY (270) Minister of Music, Immanuel UMC, Lakeside Park Ann Wade 9233 Aiken Road Louisville, KY Michael Waters P.O. Box 7038 Oxford, AL Matthew West 124 Loch Lomond Drive Lexington, KY (859) Joel Steinbacher 909 E 250 N Columbia City, IN rchabnites@gmail.com

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