Montre. From the Dean Nancy Siebecker. December, 2018

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1 Montre Newsletter of the Sarasota-Manatee Chapter of the American Guild of Organists December, 2018 From the Dean Nancy Siebecker Now is the time to check the Chapter and Community Events tabs on our website, agosm.org, for a myriad of sacred music concerts that will be presented in our communities this Advent season. Note the Sarasota Young Voices Concert on Sunday, December 9, that we co-sponsor.syv is a remarkable community children s choir for schoolaged singers. We are extremely excited to announce the engagement of Tom Trenney to be our clinician for our Festival of Sacred Music January 25-26, If you are a choir director, please tell your singers about this exciting event and plan to participate. We will have a large festival choir so save the weekend now! See more information from sub-dean Jim Walton under AGO Chapter programs in this newsletter. We hope you will begin the new year by joining us for our second social-trivia evening on Monday January 7 at Faith Lutheran, Sarasota.a time for relaxation, camaraderie, treats and fun musical minutia rsvp to Janet Davis janmato10@icloud.com

2 Montré December 2018 Page 2 AGO Chapter Programs Jim Walton, Sub-Dean Exciting Announcement! We have secured Tom Trenney to be our clinician for a Festival of Sacred Music to be held at First Church, United Methodist Sarasota on January 26, 2020! This event will include a large Festival Choir, brass, organ, and handbells to perform instrumental music, anthems and hymns. Tom is wellknown throughout the church as an exciting improviser, talented composer and sensitive and spiritual choral conductor. Those who have attended his sessions at Montreat Music and Worship Conference and elsewhere have raved about his direction, citing the experience as life-changing. Please reserve this weekend on your calendars and begin promoting this with musicians under your care. For more information on Tom Trenney, please follow this link. Upcoming December & January programs: Sunday December 9, 5:00 PM Sarasota Young Voices- Co-Sponsored event Christ Church, (Episcopal) 4030 Manatee Avenue West

3 Montré December 2018 Page 3 Monday January 7, 7:00 PM Epiphany Social and Trivia Night Faith Lutheran 7750 S Beneva Road Sarasota, FL Retrieve your Donald Jay Grout History of Western Music from the dark recesses of your storage unit, dust it off and brush up on your knowledge of isorhythmic motets we are gearing up for our Epiphany Social and Trivia Night. Wow us with your broad knowledge of all things musical and take home the prize! What better way to unwind after the stress of December s music production than to have a fun evening with sympathetic colleagues? Our chapter will supply snacks to sustain you while you compete, and we ask for some volunteers to bring their showstopper cookies or bars to create a tempting dessert bar. Please contact Janet Davis to RSVP and to volunteer your goodies: , or janmato10@icloud.com. Easy test question: Why was the Orgelbüchlein called the little organ book? Tough test question: What is the composition and rough proportion of metals in spotted metal?

4 Montré December 2018 Page 4 Welcome to New Members Susan Crumpler I m beginning to think the word is out that Florida is a great place to live. Since November we ve added three new members. First lets welcome Valerie Thorson. She is the new organist and director at St. Andrew s Episcopal Church in Boca Grande. Valerie has been a church musician for over 50 years in churches in Omaha, Kent, Akron, and Tennessee. Rebecca Kasang is a dual member from St. Petersburg, but in January she will be Director & Organist at Trinity Lutheran in Bradenton. If you d like to know more about this new member you can go to her website at Steve Bailey joins us as a dual member from Holland, Michigan. He was a music teacher for thirty years in Indiana teaching band, orchestra and choir. He has played organ since high school and directed church choirs in Indiana as well. Steve served in the US Army and is now retired with his wife in Bradenton. If you would like to contact any of our new members, be sure to use the Member s Directory that is online. It is always current and up to date.

5 Montré December 2018 Page 5 Remaining AGO Chapter Events for 2019 Sunday January 27, 4:00 PM Organist Andrew Kotylo St. Boniface Church 5615 Midnight Pass Road Sarasota, FL Sunday February 10, 4:00 PM Organist Stephen Hamilton Christ Church, (Episcopal) 4030 Manatee Avenue West Monday Feb 11, 7:00 PM Lecture presentation The Magic Flute, Richard Benedum Gillespie Hall, Church of the Redeemer 222 South Palm Avenue Sunday March 10, 4:00 PM Organist Gail Archer Christ Church, (Episcopal) 4030 Manatee Avenue West Sunday May 5, 4:00 PM Organist Nathan Laube St. Boniface Church 5615 Midnight Pass Road Sarasota, FL Monday May 6, 6:00 PM Annual Banquet and Installation Service Faith Lutheran 7750 S Beneva Road Sarasota, FL 34238

6 Montré December 2018 Page 6 Mozart s The Magic Flute tickets For Chapter Members The Program Committee has planned a special event for next February, different from the normal offerings of organ recitals, choral/organ workshops, or worship planning. Richard Benedum will give a lecture on Mozart s last opera, The Magic Flute, written in the last year of his life. He has taught 15 seminars on Mozart s music, especially his operas, sponsored by the National Endowment for the Humanities and held in Vienna, Austria. The lecture will be at 7:00 p.m. on Monday, February 11, in Gillespie Hall at the Church of the Redeemer, and will give historical background, and briefly summarize the opera and introduce its characters, illustrated with selected recorded excerpts. He will also address the question of Masonic symbolism embedded in the plot and in Mozart s music. The Program Committee has also made arrangements with the Sarasota Opera for chapter members to attend the opera at a date convenient to their own choosing. Members can 1) call the Opera box office at (941) between 10:00 and 4:00 p.m.; 2) print the ticket order form included with this issue of the Montre, and send it to the address supplied on the form; or 3) order on-line again, see the URL listed on the order form. Tickets range between $19 and $145, so everyone should be able to find a seat in a preferred price range. The sooner you order your tickets, the more likely you are to get your first choice of date and seating location. And remember: the opera house is small enough so that there are no bad seats! Please see the ticket information sheet and seating chart at the end of the newsletter. Why not call an AGO friend and plan to go together?

7 Montré December 2018 Page 7 Community Events for December 2018 Check our chapter website for the latest listing of all local church-sponsored concerts and services here. Saturday December 1, 4:00 PM Handel s Messiah, Part 1 Englewood United Methodist Church 700 E. Dearborn Street Englewood, FL Sunday December 2, 10:30 AM Messiah, Part I with Orchestra First United Methodist Church th Street West Sunday December 2, 4:00 PM & 5:30 PM Jazz at First Church: David Lee Jones, Trumpet; Tommy Goodman, Piano; Dominic Mancini, Bass; Johnny Moore, Drums First Church, United Methodist 104 South Pineapple Avenue Wednesday December 5, 12:10 PM Advent Organ Recital, Laurie Vodnoy-Wright-Violin, Ann Stephenson-Moe, Organ Church of the Redeemer 222 South Palm Avenue Thursday December 6, 12:15 PM Advent Organ Recital, Julane Rodgers, Harpsichord Christ Church, (Episcopal) 4030 Manatee Avenue W.

8 Montré December 2018 Page 8 Friday December 7, 7:00 PM Ring Sarasota St. James United Methodist Church 2049 Honore Avenue Sarasota, FL Saturday December 8, 3:30 PM & 7:00 PM Key Chorale with Organist Craig Williams Venice Presbyterian Church 825 The Rialto Venice, FL Saturday December 8, 4:00 PM Ring Sarasota Community Presbyterian Church 405 South McCall Road Englewood, FL Sunday December 9, :00 AM Lessons and Carols Siesta Key Choir and Instrumental Ensemble Siesta Key Chapel 4615 Gleason Ave. Sarasota, FL Sunday December 9, 11:00 AM Lessons and Carols for Advent, Christ Church Chorale Christ Church, (Episcopal) 4030 Manatee Avenue W. Sunday December 9, 4:00 PM Ring Sarasota First United Methodist Church th Street West

9 Montré December 2018 Page 9 Sunday December 9, 5:00 PM Sarasota Young Voices, Genevieve Beauchamp, Director Christ Church, (Episcopal) 4030 Manatee Avenue W. Sunday December 9, 6:00 PM Lessons and Carols, St. Boniface Musicians St. Boniface Episcopal Church 5615 Midnight Pass Road Sarasota, FL Monday December 10, 7:30 PM Musica Sacra of Sarasota, Going Baroque at Christmas-Again Works of Heinrich Schuetz & JS Bach; chorus & Orchestra Church of the Redeemer 222 South Palm Avenue Tuesday December 11, 7:30 PM Chopin Project-Concert Artist Arthur Greene, Piano Church of the Redeemer 222 South Palm Avenue Wednesday December 12, 12:10 PM Advent Organ Recital, Dr. Richard Benedum, Organist Church of the Redeemer 222 South Palm Avenue Thursday December 13, 12:15 PM Advent Organ Recital, James Walton, Organist Christ Church, (Episcopal) 4030 Manatee Avenue W.

10 Montré December 2018 Page 10 Thursday December 13, 7:00 PM A Celtic Christmas- The Magic Within; FPC Music Ministry with virtuoso Celtic players First Presbyterian Church 2050 Oak Street Sarasota, FL Friday December 14, 7:00 PM A Celtic Christmas- The Magic Within; FPC Music Ministry with virtuoso Celtic players First Presbyterian Church 2050 Oak Street Sarasota, FL Sunday December 16, 5:15 PM Advent Lessons and Carols, Adult & RSCM Choirs Church of the Redeemer 222 South Palm Avenue Sunday December 16, 7:00 PM First Church Christmas Gala and Carol Sing First Church Singers and the Anna Maria Island Concert Chorus and Orchestra First Church, United Methodist 104 South Pineapple Avenue Tuesday December 18, 7:30 PM Chamber Orchestra of Sarasota Winter Concert, Robert Vodnoy, Conductor; Comfort and Joy, a Holiday Concert Church of the Redeemer 222 South Palm Avenue Wednesday December 19, 12:10 PM Advent Recital, Dr. Julane Rodgers, Harpsichord Church of the Redeemer 222 South Palm Avenue

11 Montré December 2018 Page 11 Thursday December 20, 12:15 PM Advent Organ Recital, Richard Benedum, Organist Christ Church, (Episcopal) 4030 Manatee Avenue W. Sunday December 23, 7:30 PM Messiah Sing Along, Tribute to Daniel Moe, with Chamber Orchestra Church of the Redeemer 222 South Palm Avenue Monday December 24, 4:00 PM & 7:00 PM First Church Family Candlelight Service at 4 pm, Music of the Season at 6:40 PM, Traditional Lessons and Carols at 7:00 pm First Church, United Methodist 104 South Pineapple Avenue Monday December 24, 5:00 PM, 10:00 PM, & 10:30 PM Family Christmas Pageant, Music for the Holiday Season, Christmas Eve Mass Christ Church, (Episcopal) 4030 Manatee Avenue W. Thursday January 10, 7:00 PM Maharajah Flamenco Trio-World Music on the Modern Stage First Presbyterian Church 2050 Oak Street Sarasota, FL Friday January 11, 12:00 PM Hein Jung, soprano, Grigorios Zamparas, Piano, from the University of Tampa Northminster Presbyterian Church st Street Sarasota, FL 34243

12 Montré December 2018 Page 12 Saturday January 12, 4:00 PM Brass Roots Trio: Reflections of Peace First Church, United Methodist 104 South Pineapple Avenue Sunday January 13, 4:00 PM & 5:30 PM Jazz at First Church: Natalie Wendel, Tenor Saxophone, with the First Church Jazz Trio First Church, United Methodist 104 South Pineapple Avenue Friday January 18, 7:00 PM Jazz Ensemble Stephen Lynerd Venice Presbyterian Church 825 The Rialto Venice, FL Sunday January 20, 4:00 PM Sarasota Opera Studio Artists First United Methodist Church th Street West Sunday January 20, 2:00 PM QOL - Local Vocal Artists Christ Church of Longboat Key 6400 Gulf of Mexico Drive Longboat Key, Florida 34228

13 Montré December 2018 Page 13 Sunday January 20, 5:15 PM Solemn Evensong, Magnificat & Nunc Dimitis in D, Sowerby Church of the Redeemer 222 South Palm Avenue Friday January 25, 12:00 PM Manasota Trombone Consort Dan Dodds, Dave DeWitt, Greg Lecewicz, & Marty Musgrove Northminster Presbyterian Church st Street Sarasota, FL Sunday January 27, 4:00 PM Organ Recital, Dr. Andrew Kotylo, organist St. Boniface Episcopal Church 5615 Midnight Pass Road Sarasota, FL Sunday January 27, 5:00 PM Organ Recital, John Dixon, Organist Pine Shores Presbyterian Church 6116 Crestwood Avenue Sarasota, FL 34231

14 Montré December 2018 Page 14 Top 10 Free Church Music Resources Amy Cerniglia, OrganistSRQ Those of you with unlimited budgets, feel free to skip this post. The rest of us will enjoy this list of organ and church music resources that won t cost you a dime. Particularly in the case of students, some may not feel comfortable composing or improvising original music. Whether you are a student yourself, or a teacher with students who would rather not spend the money, here are some websites that contain everything from handbell and choral music to hymn reharmonizations as free PDFs: 1. Joby Bell s Help Yourself In 2000, Bell received the Second Prize and the Audience Prize in the American Guild of Organists National Young Artists Competition in Organ Performance. Since 2004, he has taught organ and church music studies on the faculty of the Hayes School of Music, Appalachian State University. Bell pokes fun at the publishers who passed up his arrangements, explaining that this motivated him

15 Montré December 2018 Page 15 to supply them free of charge. Growing church musicians can not only practice these free arrangements, but also analyze chord progressions for application in their own reharmonizations. 2. Hymnsfororgan.org This minimalist site provides exactly what it promises: free introductions/reharmonizations of popular hymns for organ. The site offers no biography or explanation other than a residential address in Georgia, but this nononsense approach is easy to navigate. Pieces won t challenge seasoned organists, but anyone still becoming confident on hymns will appreciate their accessibility. 3. Free LDS Sheet Music Many congregations across the Protestant church sing hymns such as Be Still, My Soul that Latter-Day Saints sing as well. There are some hymns unique to LDS, of course, but church musicians of all types will find simple arrangements at this website. I ve linked to a piece specifically arranged for organ, but Free LDS Sheet Music provides music for SSA, SATB, and other ensembles. 4. Ashley Danyew I LOVE this blog not only for its printable schedules, vocal warm-ups, and handbell music, but also for generally informative and entertaining posts about church music. A Ph.D. student in Rochester, Danyew has the music and writing background that will leave you feeling inspired after reading her posts. She offers 62+ games for children s choirs, rhythm pattern cards, step-by-step guides to creating your own reharmonizations and instrumental arrangements, and more. Danyew s blog offers something for everyone. 5. UMC Discipleship Ministries New hymns, choral anthems, Communion responses, and more can be downloaded at this United Methodist Church blog. 6. Laurel Hunt Pederson The subheading for the website announces, free piano and organ sheet music, and you ll find everything from solo organ Christmas music to piano/organ duets and many international hymns. Even those with enough music can browse and learn about more global hymns! Where else will you find an arrangement of Jehova, se nuestro guia?

16 Montré December 2018 Page Cantate Domino Here, you ll find a collection of anthems and motets, services and settings, hymns and psalms, organ and piano music, and a large selection of carols. This site seems particularly useful for anyone with a wedding in a pinch. 8. Hymns by Carolyn Winffrey Gilette Rev. Gilette s hymns prove useful especially in response to a specific church occasion or current event, such as O God, We ve Prayed in Wind and Rain for victims of recent destructive storms. 9. Musescore Like shopping at Forever21, Musescore is cheap but risky. Some professionals do post compositions through Musescore, providing occasional gems. This site comes in handy when looking for particularly odd or obscure arrangements, such as the Hallelujah Chorus for a viola ensemble, which even the American Viola Society promotes. 10. IMSLP Would a list of free online resources really be complete without a shoutout to our favorite public-domain music provider? Many of you are already well-acquainted with this site, but I m always amazed to meet organists who are not aware of it. If you re looking for a piece by Bach, Buxtehude, or any other composer whose music is legally available in public domain, you ll find it right here. You do have the option of paying for a subscription so that you don t have to wait to download, and I recommend supporting this great website if possible.

17 Montré December 2018 Page 17 For sale: Rodgers Organ Model 578 Two manuals and pedal board, six years old and in perfect condition. The finish is a light oak and the instrument has been used in my home since I bought it new. Google this model and discover its many features (far too many to list here). The organ is located in Bradenton, Florida. This would be a perfect addition to any music room in a home, but also to a sanctuary in a church. A brand new Rodgers that is very similar to this 578, the newer 579, has a list price of over $40k. I am asking $17,500 but I'm open to reasonable offers. Please feel free to phone me at and come over with some music and try it out. You won't be disappointed. Lew Davies

18 Montré December 2018 Page 18 Chapter Leadership Nancy Siebecker, Dean James Walton, Sub-Dean Susan Crumpler, Treasurer Cynthia Roberts-Greene, Secretary The Rev. Charleston Wilson, Chaplain Executive Board John Ferreira, Bill Holt, Charles Wolf Class of 2019 Carolyn Reynolds, Dwane Grace Class of 2020 Janet Davis, Jamal Sarikoki Class of 2021 Others Janet Davis, Hospitality Vacant, Historian Phyllis O Keef, Registrar Bill Holt, Advertising Dan Crumpler, Webmaster John Ferreira, Placement/Substitutes Michael Trezise, Newsletter Paul Adams, TAO Reporter Chapter Information Website agosm.org Here you ll find the full chapter calendar of events the Dean s message, as well as the complete updated list of other concerts and events of interest planned for the wider Manatee and Sarasota county areas. Montré Dan Crumpler, Webmaster Dan.Crumpler@gmail.com Mail Address 3765 Summerwind Circle Bradenton, FL Michael Trezise, Editor Address mwtrezise@gmail.com

19 The AGO attends Mozart s The Magic Flute Sarasota Opera Part I. Choose a date and indicate the number of tickets (7:30 p.m. except for matinee performances) Feb 16 Mar 1 Feb 19 Mar 16 matinee Feb 21 Mar 21 Feb 24 matinee Mar 23 Feb 27 Part II. Choose your seat. Colored seating chart attached. For a b/w seating chart, see Upstairs Mezzanine Upstairs Balcony Section P (peach seats) $ Section C (pink seats) $88.00 Section A (yellow seats) $ Section E (green seats) $46.00 Section F (purple seats) $29.00 Section G (orange seats) $19.00 Part III. Place your order. There are three options a) fill out this form and mail it to Box Office / Travis Rogers The Sarasota Opera 61 North Pineapple Ave. Downstairs Orchestra Section A (yellow seats) $ Section B (blue seats) $ Section C (pink seats) $72.00 b) call the Box Office at (941) between 10:00 and 4:00 c) order your ticket on-line at Part IV. Enjoy the opera! Name Address Phone No. of tickets x $ = $ Handling fee $5.00 (waived if you buy tickets in person at the Box Office) TOTAL $

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