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1 g{x V{tÜÄÉààx XÇV{tÅtwx V{tÜÄÉààx V{tÑàxÜ AMERICAN GUILD OF ORGANISTS JUNE 2013 YÜÉÅ à{x Wxá~ Éy à{x WxtÇAAA \ have spent the last week with my brain in 1,000 different places. Our new organ has been arriving in stages; I have had books and anthems piled high on my desk as I ve worked at planning worship for the fall (I have every stitch of music planned from now until Baptism of the Lord Sunday in January now that s a feat!); I am thinking toward all of the events surrounding the fall as we celebrate a new organ in our worship space; the list goes on and on, and I know that many of you are in the same place with the day to day hard work as we move into a time that SHOULD slow down a bit in our work lives. The work of your chapter has certainly been ramped up in the past month. We installed the new Executive Board that will begin their work in June. We celebrated the work of those who are moving on from the Executive Board. Our appreciation goes to John Bailey and to Susan Talley for the wonderful Adam Ward, dean work that they have done in the past few years on the board. Many thanks also go to Stephen and Susan Talley for the beautiful Installation dinner and service that they presented for our Chapter: the music, food and worship were wonderful. Our Regional Convention steering committee is working VERY hard behind the scenes to get this event underway. You will be seeing more and more about this in the coming months, so please keep your eyes open and be ready to say yes when asked to serve or better yet, VOLUNTEER to be a part of something that promises to be AMAZING in every way. Matthew Brown, our Sub-Dean, is hard at work putting the finishing touches on a year of programming that will include education, entertainment and enrichment. This will all kick off with our Progressive Dinner and Recital on September 20. Be sure that your calendar(s) is / are marked! Continued on following page. The mission of the American Guild of Organists is to enrich lives through organ and choral music. To achieve this, we: Encourage excellence in the performance of organ and choral music; Inspire, educate, and offer certification for organists and choral conductors; Provide networking, fellowship, and mutual support; Nurture future generations of organists; Promote the organ in its historic and evolving roles; and Engage wider audiences with organ and choral music. In This Issue Summer Recital Series Schedule Change Employment Opportunities Columbia Regional Convention Info Newsletter deadline 10th of each month.

2 From the Desk of the Dean (Continued ) All of this is exciting, but even MORE exciting is our upcoming summer of recitalists for the Summer Recital Series! Have you put each recital on your calendar? There is a vast amount of variety this summer, and it would be absolutely criminal to miss a moment of it! What a great opportunity to invite friends. Don t just invite them offer to pick them up, take them to dinner and then to the recital. There s no greater free series anywhere, and it affords us to support the educational arm of our chapter with the Stigall Student Scholarship. Wow! After documenting all of this for you, I m almost exhausted! There is SO much going on in our community and particularly in our chapter. Find a way to be involved and to make yourself available to the good work of our Guild! Calendar of Events Adam Ward June 2, :00 PM A Service of Choral Evensong First United Methodist Church, Salisbury, NC (ext. 104) Check out the Charlotte AGO website for the most up to date listing of concerts. Sounds of the Summer in Winston-Salem, NC Sunday, June 9th, 4PM The Charles W. McManis Organ, 1971 At the Gemeinhaus in Historic Bethabara Park Program presented by Timothy Olsen, Ray Ebert, Susan Bates, and Dreama Lovitt Monday, June 24th, 7PM The Grooms and Payne, Ltd., Opus 283, 2010 First Baptist Church Program presented by Timothy Olsen Sunday, July 7th, 7PM The Skinner Organ, Opus 712, 1928 The Fisk Organ, Opus 131, 2004 St. Paul s Episcopal Church Program presented by Brent Neuenschwander Monday, July 22nd, 7PM The Austin Organ, Opus 1786, Centenary United Methodist Church Program presented by Susan Bates Sunday, August 4th, 7PM The Noack Organ, Opus 87, 1978 Ardmore United Methodist Church Program presented by Dreama Lovitt Summer Recital Series Information Due to circumstances beyond our control, there have been some changes to the Summer Recital Series Schedule. Please check the website for the updated schedule of programs. Monday, August 19th, 7PM The Flentrop Organ, 1965, 2013 Elberson Fine Arts Center, Shirley Recital Hall at Salem College Program presented by students of UNCSA and Salem College Series.html

3 Paid Advertisement For Sale Ahlborn-Galanti Chronicler I Organ Purchased in 1996 for South Mecklenburg Presbyterian Church, it has 2 manuals, and midi is included! Suggested asking price from the manufacturer is $5,000 -$8,000. We had purchased a larger organ for our new Sanctuary in late-2009, and would like to see the Ahlborn-Galanti organ put to good use! For further information, including specifications, or to arrange a visit, please contact Audrey McConnell at audrey.mcconnell@gmail.com. (Paid Advertisement) WxxÑxáà fçåñtà{ç The sympathy of the Charlotte Chapter AGO is extended to Eleanor McNair upon the death of her husband, Thomas, on April 24. To read his complete obituary or leave a message of condolence, please visit obits.dignitymemorial.com/dignitymemorial/obituary.aspx?n=thomasmcnair&lc=7279&pid= &mid=

4 AMERICAN GUILD OF ORGANISTS CHARLOTTE CHAPTER SUMMER RECITAL SERIES 2013 ALL RECITALS WILL BEGIN AT SEVEN O CLOCK IN THE EVENING UNLESS OTHERWISE NOTED June 2 - John Apple Forest Hill United Methodist Church 265 Union St. N., Concord, NC Thomas Murray Myers Park Presbyterian Church 2501 Oxford Place, Larry Stratemeyer St. Patrick s Cathedral 1621 Dilworth Rd. East, Brennan Szafron First United Methodist Church 501 N. Tryon St., Rob Ridgell Christ Episcopal Church 1412 Providence Rd., August 4 - Aaron Goen St. Peter s Episcopal Church 115 W. 7th St., TBD 18 - Matthew Brown Covenant Presbyterian Church 1000 E. Morehead St., Covenant Presbyterian and Myers Park United Methodist Combined Choirs Covenant Presbyterian Church 1000 E. Morehead St., July 4* Regional Convention Ray and Beth Chenault (8:00 PM) Shandon United Methodist Church 3407 Devine St., Columbia, SC Sponsored by the Charlotte Chapter AGO 6* Regional Post-Convention Christopher Houlihan (5:00 PM) Byrnes Auditorium Winthrop University Rock Hill, SC John Alexander Myers Park Baptist Church 1900 Queens Rd., R. Monty Bennett St. John s Baptist Church 300 Hawthorne Ln., RSCM Evensong (4:00 PM) Myers Park Baptist Church 1900 Queens Rd., Walden Moore, director Jared Johnson, organist 28 - Jimmy Jones & Patrick Scott Myers Park United Methodist Church 1501 Queens Rd., * Bonus Recital For further information, please visit: or contact Summer Recital Series Coordinator, Ginger Wyrick, ggw@hwaci.com

5 American Guild of Organists Send TAO magazine to: Home Membership New Application Renewal In an effort to maintain accurate membership records, please complete this entire form. Incomplete forms will be returned and your membership processing delayed. Be sure to sign and date the Code of Ethics line at the bottom. Church Last Name (please print) First Name M.I. Degree/Certification Charlotte Chapter Residence Other Church Title of Church Position Church Phone Church Name Church Fax Church Address City, State and Zip Church Web Address Title of Other Position Business Phone Business Name Business Fax Business Address City, State and Zip Residence Address City, State and Zip Spouse s Name Cell Phone Home Phone Primary Address Home Fax Interest Survey: Please check the activities which you would be willing to help. Your ideas and suggestions are encouraged. I would serve on the Executive Board if elected Host Church for a program/event Perform for a program/event Summer Recital Series: Usher Greeter List AGO Program ideas here: Make checks payable to: Charlotte Chapter AGO Remit to: R. Lance Burnette 2514 English Meadows Lane Charlotte, NC DB EM CL NO YB By signing this form, members agree to abide by the Code of Ethics of the AGO. (Printed on reverse) Dues *** Renew by June 1, 2013 *** Dues include 1-year subscription to TAO magazine and support programs run by the national organization and the local chapter. Regular $97 $ Special (over 65, under 21 or disabled) $72 $ Partner (2nd in household/no TAO) $72 $ Dual (amount to 2nd chapter) $38 $ List primary chapter Full-time Student (with ID) $37 $ Dual Student (amount to 2nd Chapter) $15 $ List primary chapter Chapter* (Newsletter only; no TAO or voting privileges) $25 $ *Not available to employed church musicians or paid substitutes. Sub-total $ Contributions Beyond Membership>>>>>>> $ Friend ($25) Sponsor ($50) Patron ($100) Benefactor ($200+) Contributions are tax deductible. Total Due $ Signature: Date: Referred by:

6 CODE OF ETHICS Preamble: 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. Voting members are entitled to enjoy the privileges and are expected to accept the responsibilities of membership in the Guild. Members shall be considered equally for Guild offices and participation in Guild activities. These are the rules that shall be considered binding upon all voting members in good standing. RULE 1. Members shall promote good working relationships within the American Guild of Organists and shall respect the employment of colleagues. Members shall address differences between themselves and other members by following the procedures outlined in the Discipline. RULE 2. Members shall not seek or appear to be seeking employment for themselves, a student, or a colleague, in a position held by someone else. Members shall apply for employment only for a position which the employer, with the knowledge of the incumbent musician, has officially and publicly declared vacant by announcement of the vacancy. RULE 3. In cases pending under the Procedures or in cases where the National Council has determined that a position has been made vacant by wrongful termination of a member of the American Guild of Organists, members shall not seek or accept regular or permanent employment for themselves, a student, or colleague at that Institution until the National Council is satisfied that differences between the Guild and the Institution have been resolved. Interim services may be provided for a period of 90 days. RULE 4. Members shall obtain the approval of the incumbent musician before accepting an engagement for a wedding, funeral, or other service requested by a third party. In such cases, the incumbent should receive his/her customary fee, and the third party is expected to provide it. It is the responsibility of the guest member to inform the third party of this rule. Members are advised to protect themselves as incumbents in this regard by negotiating employment contracts which secure these fees and which provide some responsibility, oversight, and control as to choice of music, etc. RULE 5. Members shall conduct professional activities with truthfulness, honesty and integrity, and shall maintain sensitivity in matters of a personal or confidential nature. RULE 6. Members shall not discriminate against others on the basis of race, national origin, age, religious affiliation, gender, marital status, sexual orientation, disability, or medical condition (including, but not limited to, Acquired Immune Deficiency Syndrome). Charlotte Chapter AGO R. Lance Burnette 2514 English Meadows Lane Charlotte, NC 28226

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8 Congratulations to OUR Charlotte AGO! WE will be hosting the 2015 Southeastern Region AGO convention. The success of our convention depends on ALL OF US! Want to know you can participate? What can you do to help make it a success? Say YES when you are asked to serve!!!!!

9 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. Contemporary Worship Music Leader (Part Time) Lake Wylie Lutheran Church, 2906 Highway 160 West, Fort Mill SC PH: Website: Contact: Pastor Rammy PH: services, 1 rehearsal. No salary listed. 4 extra services per year ( Easter, Christmas, and etc. ). Digital organ. Congregation size: 200. Yearly contract: Yes. Position open: 05/20/2013 Application date: by 5/21/2013 Additional information: Contemporary Worship Music Leader Needed Lake Wylie Lutheran Church in Fort Mill, SC is looking for a Contemporary Worship Music Leader. Candidate should be knowledgeable in modern day contemporary Christian music and have experience in Video Art tools such as Easy Worship. Part Time position Proficiency in Musical Instruments desired. Positive Communication and Leadership qualities required. Competitive market based salary, commensurate with experience and education Highway 160 West, Fort Mill, SC (803) Send Resume to: pastor@lakewylielutheran.org by June 21, 2013 Director of Music Ministries (Full Time) Sardis Presbyterian Church, 6100 Sardis Road, Charlotte, NC PH: Website: Contact: Director of Music Ministries Selection Committee Phone: contacts only sardismusicsearch2@gmail.com Salary: $60,000-$70,000 per year. 40 hours per week (~5 rehearsals, 2+ services). Extra services (Christmas Eve, Maundy Thursday, Good Friday and other additional worship services & events as needed). 20 Vacation days, 10 Continuing Education days per year, Full benefits, including health insurance, retirement & sick leave. 10 ensembles (Adult, youth & children singing choirs & bell choirs and instrumental groups). 3 manual Reuter pipe organ (2008), 72 stops. Congregation size: ~2200. Educational requirements: Minimum of Bachelor s Degree in music. No annual contract. Application date: Resumes will be received starting May 20, Additional information: The Director of Music Ministries at Sardis Presbyterian Church will demonstrate a strong Christian faith, a commitment to the church, and an appreciation for the Reformed tradition of worship. This individual will manage the music staff and lead a comprehensive ministry of both traditional and contemporary forms of music. This position requires planning and coordination of all music ministries including, but not limited to, the selection and arrangement of worship music, developing and training of adult, youth, and children's vocal groups, bell groups, soloists and instrumentalists. The individual will interface regularly and cooperatively with staff, the Worship Ministry and the congregation. AGO Websites 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:

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11 REGION IV CONVENTION COLUMBIA, SC JULY Recitalists: Michael Burkhardt, Elizabeth & Raymond Chenault, Stefan Engels, Janette Fishell, Christopher Houlihan, Dongho Lee, Charles Tompkins 12 Outstanding Instruments 25 Workshops & Master Classes IMMEASURABLE the memories and information you ll come away with! Visit the convention website Charlotte Chapter, AGO R. Monty Bennett, editor 730 Hawthorne Ln. Rock Hill, SC June 10, 2013 Any information received after the deadline will be printed in the next issue. American Guild of Organists Charlotte Chapter Host of the 2015 Southeastern Region Convention