ORGEL ZEIT. The York Chapter of The American Guild of Organists Serving our community since Volume 16, Issue 3 May 2018

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1 ORGEL ZEIT Volume 16, Issue 3 May 2018 The York Chapter of The American Guild of Organists Serving our community since 1935 It will soon be time to renew your AGO dues. Beginning in a few weeks, you will be receiving an notice concerning your dues. Please remember that most members will renew for the period July 1, 2018 through June 30, For members who joined within the last two years, the renewal period will begin the month they joined the organization. If you do not have an address, you will receive a billing by mail. If you have any difficulty or questions renewing your dues on-line or via mail, please contact me. ronald.calhoun101@gmail.com or call American Guild of Organists Headquarters recently informed me that the Oncard computer system will no longer be used after July 1, HQ is currently establishing a replacement for Oncard. Headquarters asked that Chapters submit requests for changes and features to be included in the new billing and data system. If you have any suggestions, please let me know. Contact ronald.calhoun101@gmail.com Contributions! Did you know that you have the ability to make a local contribution when you renew your membership with the national office. The York Chapter has established the Herzel-Hunt Scholarship fund to entice young area organist to compete in a once a year recital. You may make a contribution to this scholarship fund by checking the appropriate box on your on-line renewal. You may include a contribution to the York Chapter at the same time. All contributions in any amount would be greatly appreciated. Jardine Organ Concerts Cross Keys Village - TBHC at 2990 Carlisle Pike in New Oxford, PA is the (non-retirement) home of an 1869 one manual George Jardine (NY) tracker action organ rebuilt in 1983 by Brunner & Associates. This year is the 15th annual concert series and features: June 24th Victor Fields, St. Paul s Lutheran Church, York September 9th Brian Rotz, St. John s Episcopal Church, Carlisle October 14th Michael Britt, Brown Memorial Presbyterian Church, Baltimore, MD All recitals begin at 2:30 pm on the dates shown. Free-will offerings will be accepted and refreshments will be served.

2 American Guild of Organists - York Chapter Treasurer's Report 07/01/17 through 04/30/18 American Guild of Organists - York Chapter Treasurer s Report For Period July 1, 2017 through March 31, 2018 Revenue: Expenses: Dues Income 1, Contributions to York Chapter Contributions to Hertzel-Hunt Sale of Music Interest Income 8.39 Total Income 1, Bank Service Fees Contributions Convention Expenses Dues for Honor Members Newsletter Costs Supplies Total Expenses 1, Income: 1, Expenses: 1, Net Loss (659.75) Treasurer s Notes: Most of our expenses were directly related to the newsletter. This expense is evenly charged to our organization throughout the year. Since AGO HQ will begin charging annual dues this May, we will receive a large influx of dues revenue prior to the end of our fiscal year of June 30, Therefore, we are currently in a sound financial condition. Net Income (Loss) Cash Balances: Cash General 2, Cash Savings 4, Herzel Hunt Fund 6, Due from HQ AGO Total Cash 14, York Chapter American Guild of Organists Season Sunday, May 20, :00pm Max Reger, The Last Giant, DVD presentation, Part 3 Trinity Lutheran Church, 415 N. West St. York, PA Carol Downs Brady, host

3 PLAN AHEAD FOR 2019!

4 The AGO National Convention At the 2018 AGO National Convention in Kansas City you will see and hear incredible performances by world-class organists and choirs, hear new music by some of the world s best modern composers, be able to check out dozens of workshops and seminars, and enjoy creative worship services in some of the most beautiful and historic organ venues in the country. The members of the Greater Kansas City Chapter of The American Guild of Organists look forward to sharing the grandeur of the city s organs and performance venues with you from July 2 6, We hope to see you there! Registration Rates Regular: Apr. 1 - May 31, 2018 Regular Member* $495 Senior (65+) $450 Spouse/Partner $350 Young Organist (under 30) $250 Non-member $595 Final: Jun. 1, 2018 through the convention All categories (except non-member) $545 Non-member $595 Daily $150 (Two day maximum) *Regular Member rate is available to numerous sister organizations, listed on the registration site From the Dean, Happy Eastertide. I trust everyone had a joyful Easter. Think of all the musical jokes that could have occurred with Easter falling on April Fool s Day. We continue with the 3 rd and final installment of our DVD series on the life and music of the great German composer Max Reger. The next meeting will be May 20, 2:00pm at Trinity Lutheran Church, The Little Green Church, 415 N. West St. Carol Brady is our host. Please let me know if you are planning to attend the National AGO Convention this summer. I look forward to seeing you there. Victor Fields

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6 Zion United Church of Christ 100 Lafayette Street York, PA Pastor: Rev. Peter Seiler POSITION: CHURCH: JOB TYPE: LOCATION: SALARY: Organist/Pianist/Accompanist Zion United Church of Christ Permanent 100 Lafayette Street, York, PA (south side of Penn Park, downtown York) Negotiable Zion United Church of Christ is seeking a permanent organist/pianist starting September 1, The individual filling this position will be responsible for providing the music for our one-hour Sunday Worship Service at 10:00 a.m. and for minimal special services and/or events during the course of the year, as requested and agreed upon by both parties. There is a short warm-up session with the choir immediately before each Sunday service and a fifteen-minute choir rehearsal immediately following the Sunday service. Zion s organ is an Allen Digital with three keyboards and fifty stops. Choral directing is not required. Pianists will be considered. We will also consider job-share with each individual working two Sundays a month. Interested individuals should contact Mrs. Barbara Neiman, Zion Worship Committee Chair, by phone ( ) or (can@gte.net) or you may leave your name and contact information with the church office ( ). TANNENBERG ORGAN RECITALS York County History Center 250 East Market Street York, PA FRIDAYS at 12:15pm in JULY AND AUGUST July 13 August 3 August 17 Rodney Barnett Victor Fields Cheryl Huber We are looking for organists to perform in the summer series for the following dates. CAN YOU HELP US??????? THE FOL- LOWING DATES ARE AVAILABLE. July 6, July 13, July 20, July 27, August 10, August 24, August 31. The York Chapter has provided organists to perform on the historic 1804 David Tannenberg organ for over 20 years. The YCHC is looking for organists to perform for this summer series. This will be the last year that the York Chapter will participate in the organ recitals as the History Center will be moving in 2019 and the organ will be disassembled and packed for moving to its new home. It is unclear as to whether organ concerts will resume based on the fact that the organ is in need of restoration. THIS will be our last opportunity to hear and play on one of America s historic pipe organs.

7 York Chapter, American Guild of Organists Substitute Organists Funerals (Monday-Friday) Wicky Barnes Rodney Barnett Jeffrey Cogan Victor Fields Richard Frey Beth Gross Cheryl Huber Christine Kates Marie Melusky Mary Loyer Cell: Tom Shelley Weddings & Funerals (Saturday & Sunday) Wicky Barnes Rodney Barnett Jeffrey Cogan Victor Fields Richard Frey Cheryl Huber Christine Kates Marie Melusky Karl Mincemoyer Saturday funerals only Mary Loyer Cell: Saturday only Tom Shelley Saturday only Publication Information Orgel Zeit is published monthly, September through June. All material is due to the Editor by the 18th day of the month preceding publication. Whenever possible, articles, photos and graphics should be submitted in electronic format. The Editor reserves the right to make editorial changes and to shorten articles to fit space limitations. Editor: Patee Pizzirusso, 38 Stonewyck Hill Rd., Wrightsville, PA (717) text or Send inquires and correspondence to York Chapter, AGO, Attn: Victor Fields, 7194 Seneca Ridge Dr., York, PA Cunningham player piano available to a good home. Contact: Ed Briercheck at ebriercheck972@comcast.net Sunday Services (Liturgical and non-liturgical) Jeffrey Cogan notesofgrace4u@yahoo.com Richard Frey richardefrey@gmail.com Beth Gross bgross2925@comcast.net Cheryl Huber keyboard7788@comcast.net No Catholic Masses Christine Kates ckates@comcast.net Marie Melusky mmelusky@gmail.com Karl Mincemoyer krmincemoyer@comcast.net Carolyn Smith stan_smith@netrend.com Saturday Catholic Mass Wicky Barnes wbarnes@ltsg.edu Jeffrey Cogan notesofgrace4u@yahoo.com Victor Fields YorkAGODean@aol.com Allen organ needs a new home. Sue Rothermel rothermelfam@gmail.com

8 ORGEL ZEIT The York Chapter of The American Guild of Organists York Chapter, AGO, Attn: Victor Fields, 7194 Seneca Ridge Dr., York, PA York Chapter American Guild of Organists Officers Dean Victor Fields Chapter Personnel Newsletter Editor Sub Dean Carolyn Smith Webmaster Treasurer/Registrar Ronald Calhoun Chaplain Secretary Victor Fields, pro tem Job Placement Executive Board Class of 2018 Ashley Horner, Elizabeth Pugliese Class of 2019 Nelle Bailey, Carol Moscony Class of 2020 Carol Downs Brady Patee Pizzirusso Rodney Barnett Rev. Stanley Reep Victor Fields, Patee Pizzirusso