ORGEL ZEIT STUDENT/MEMBER ORGAN RECITAL TUESDAY, MAY 23 7:00PM ST MATTHEW LUTHERAN CHURCH 30 WEST CHESTNUT STREET HANOVER, PA

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1 ORGEL ZEIT Volume 14, Issue 5 May 2017 The York Chapter of The American Guild of Organists Serving our community since 1935 ST MATTHEW LUTHERAN CHURCH 30 WEST CHESTNUT STREET HANOVER, PA STUDENT/MEMBER ORGAN RECITAL TUESDAY, MAY 23 7:00PM COME OUT TO HEAR OUR CHAPTER MEMBERS AND STUDENTS PERFORM The famous 1925 Austin Organ, one of the 10 largest pipe organs in the world in 2006 was showing signs of its age and various problems were detected due to water damage from roof leaks. After extensive study, it was determined by the music staff, the Church Council and then the congregation that the instrument needed to be totally renovated. The total $1.5 million dollar renovation was done by the Austin Organs, Inc. During the renovation all wiring was replaced, thousands of pipes were cleaned, re-built and re-voiced as needed, a new balcony antiphonal division was installed, the chamber walls were sealed and air chests rebuilt. A new console and operating system were built and installed in April of The organ was rededicated on October 23, York Ecumenical Choral Society On Sunday, May 21, 2017, 4 pm, the York Ecumenical Society will celebrate its 20th year of providing the greater York community with music representing the major branches of Christianity. The concert will be at St. Rose of Lima, 950 W. Market Street, York. YECS was founded by the late Dr. Gene Paul Strayer and has been under the direction of Rodney Barnett for the past eleven seasons.

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3 As the current Dean of the Richmond AGO Chapter, I join with our Convention Coordinator Kenna Payne in extending you a hearty invitation to join us in Richmond, VA for a very exciting time! Richmond is a charming, thriving city with many historic churches and other impressive buildings, superb museums, outstanding restaurants, abundant opportunities for outdoor activities, and several great universities. We are within easy driving distance of the Atlantic Ocean to the east, Washington DC to the north, and the Skyline Drive and Blue Ridge Mountains to the west. It is no surprise that in 2016, Richmond was listed by Travel + Leisure magazine as one of the top places in the U.S. to visit. Our Convention Steering Committee, Program Committee, and other convention committees have been working extremely hard to arrange a smooth experience of many excellent concerts, diverse and useful workshops, and other exciting events. And many meals will be included in the registration price! Please come and enjoy some good ol Richmond hospitality. Experience stimulating musical events and workshops. Spend time with old friends, and make new ones. Recharge, refresh, and relax. Cheryl Van Ornam, Dean Richmond Chapter AGO 2017 Mid-Atlantic Regional Convention Monthly News & Updates Have you registered yet for the 2017 AGO Mid-Atlantic Regional Convention in Richmond? The rates are: Regular rate $370, and the spouse / partner rate $320. (NOTE this is a correction of the rate from the March 15th message.). If you ve already registered, great! Encourage your colleagues to take care of their registration this week. And then you can both count the days until you arrive in Richmond! See you in June.. AGO 2017 Mid-Atlantic Regional Convention Richmond, VA Sunday, June 25 to Wednesday, June 28, 2017 Convention website Kenna Payne, Convention Coordinator Phone kennajohnp@aol.com

4 From the Dean, You ve all heard the expression, Happy as a clam. Well, I am happy to announce that my church, St. Paul s Lutheran Church, York has signed a contract to purchase a new organ console plus additional ranks of pipes. After many months of research, meetings with organ builders and discussing various options of adding and revoicing pipes, I am pleased that the church has made the commitment to spend money to upgrade its Casavant pipe organ. Orgues Letourneau located in St. Hyacinthe, Quebec, Canada was awarded the contract. Coincidentally, Casavant Organ Company is also located in the same town. The church will be getting a new 3 manual 100 stop moveable organ console. Additional ranks of pipes include a Terz 1 3/5, and extensions of an 8 Trumpet and 8 String made playable on the Swell, Great and Pedal. We are also having the Mixtures on the Great and Pedal divisions repitched to a brighter pitch level. All of this will happen as the church undergoes a major renovation project including redesign of the chancel area which will allow for better ease of movement and greater flexibility. At the conclusion of the building renovation project, we expect to add a Trompette en chamade to be located on the rear gallery wall along with installing a Walker digital voice system to include four 32 stops and a harp and celesta. I am excited with this project as I get to help with the overall design and layout of the organ console, something I ve always wanted to do. Finally, the organ chamber grill cloths will be replaced with new fabric which will allow for better egress of sound. Stay tuned for pictures and updates regarding our organ project. Plan now to attend the annual student/member recital on Tuesday, May 23 at St. Matthew Lutheran Church, 30 W. Chestnut Street in Hanover. This is one of the largest organs in the world and it has recently undergone major renovations to include a new organ console. Call for new members to join our guild! Do you know of any organist, assistant organist, choir director, choir member, or anyone who has a love for organ music who is not a member of our guild. Let me know their name and address or snail mail address. I will be happy to mail a package asking it they want to join. My address is ronald.calhoun101@gmail.com It s time to renew your AGO dues. You will be receiving an notice concerning your dues. If you do not have an e- mail address, you will receive a billing by mail. If you have any difficulty renewing your dues on-line or by mail, please contact me. ronald.calhoun101@gmail.com or call Contributions! Did you know that you have the ability to make a local contribution when you renew you 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 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. Renewing on-line can be a one step process with your charitable giving. All contributions in any amount would be greatly appreciated.

5 It s Time To Update Your Personal Information With The Guild In an effort to serve our membership more efficiently, it is important that each member continuously update their personal data on our national AGO website. This information allows AGO HQ and your local York Chapter to insure you receive information pertaining to upcoming events. Sometimes events change at the last minute. is the quickest means of communications available. In addition, your officers may contact potential new members through mailings to churches not already employing current AGO members. The larger the chapter grows, the larger the events can be. Up to date mailing addresses, phone numbers, and addresses is vital in providing fast and efficient services to you. There are two ways to update your records. 1) Contact me directly by e mail or snail mail, 2) Update your data on the National AGO Website. TO CONTACT ME FOR CHANGES: Mail to Ron Calhoun 101 Meadow Hill Drive York, PA or ronald.calhoun101@gmail.com I prefer over snail mail if possible. Obviously, if you don t have a computer, you are welcome to mail your changes to me or call me at TO MAKE CHANGES ON THE NATIONAL AGO WEBSITE: 1) Using the Internet, input the web address 2) When the main AGO web page appears, scroll down to bottom of the page to a section called AGO Membership Option 3) Find ONCARD, point to it and left click your mouse 4) On the ONCARD screen, locate ONCARD Login/Review, point to it and left click your mouse 5) Look for User Name, point to it and left click 6) Enter your name as follows, first initial, no space, last name. Example, my login name is rcalhoun 7) Now locate password, point to it, left click and enter the five digit membership number found on your American Organist magazine. On your mailing label, there are three sets of numbers and an expiration date directly above your name. Your member number is the third set of numbers from the left. Enter that number in the password box and click. Note that you may change your password at any time. 8) Your will now come to your personal data screen. Locate Update Personal Information, point to it and left click. 9) You will see your name. Correct it if necessary. You will also see AGO Certifications, update this field by clicking an arrow next to the field, Other Credentials (update this) and address. It is absolutely vital that be updated at all times. You will also see your birthdate. This is not necessary to complete but please keep in mind that once you reach 65, your dues decreases if AGO HQ knows your birthday. 10) Locate a Brown or Red Select bar titled View/Edit Address Information at the bottom of your screen. Point and left click. 11) Update your home phone number, your cell phone, home address. Locate address #2. Enter the telephone number of the church that presently employs you. Under Organization, enter the church s name and church address. To the right of your screen, you will see job title. Please enter your current title such as organist/choir director, Director of Music, choir member, music instructor, etc. 12) Address #3 allows you to enter a second church or school. 13) Locate the Brown or Red Select Bar titled View/Edit Chapter Specific Data. Point to this and left click. 14) This section asks specific questions such as are you available to substitute? Please enter this data. 15) THIS IS VERY IMPORTANT. Once you complete all changes and additions, locate the button on the bottom of your screen that says POST. Point to this button and left click. Hurray! You re done.

6 St. Matthew Lutheran Church Concert Series presents TIM ZIMMERMAN AND THE KING'S BRASS with Karen Buckwalter, Organist Tim Zimmerman and the King s Brass with organist Karen Buckwalter will be appearing in concert at St. Matthew Lutheran Church, 30 W. Chestnut St. Hanover, Pa. on Sunday, June 4 at 4:00pm. Free tickets are required for admission and can be ordered by sending a stamped, self-addressed envelope to: June Concert St. Matthew Lutheran Church, 30 W. Chestnut St. Hanover, PA Please state the number of tickets you desire. The doors will open at 3:30pm. Tim Zimmerman and The King's Brass present classics, patriotic selections and hymn classics with a contemporary flair. The King's Brass features three trumpets, three trombones, a tuba, percussion and keyboards. These instruments blend together to create an innovative musical experience that will be enjoyed by all generations. Karen Buckwalter will accompany the King s Brass in a number of selections and will play several organ solos on St. Matthew s 14,470-pipe Austin organ which has recently undergone a 5 year renovation. The King s Brass, formed three decades ago, is comprised of professional musicians from across the country, who desire to use the instruments they love to lead others in praise, worship and offer the extraordinary concerts. Based out of Fort Wayne, Indiana, the group plays over 120 concerts per year from coast to coast as well as international destinations. The ensemble has 17 CD recordings. Karen Buckwalter was the Associate Minister of Music at St. Matthew until her retirement several years ago. She had previously held positions as Minister of Music at Emmanuel UCC and Trinity UCC in Hanover. Karen is a graduate of Westminster Choir College, Princeton NJ and the Curtis Institute of Music, Philadelphia, PA. She is widely known for her handbells compositions and is sought out as a clinician for handbell workshops. Karen was the accompanist for the Hanover Community Singers.

7 POSITIONS AVAILABLE Zion Lutheran Church, 47 Hanover St., Glen Rock Position: Director of Music Zion Evangelical Lutheran Church, ELCA is in search of a Director of Music to lead a mid-sized congregation in song. This person will be responsible for playing the organ and leading the music for one 9am Sunday Liturgy from the green Lutheran Book of Worship (Settings 1 and 2) or the blue With One Voice Hymnal (Setting 5). Zion is blessed with a 20 voice intergenerational choir named the Gethsemane Choir. Zion also has a bell ensemble that aims to play monthly. The Director of Music would direct both of these musical groups and choose hymns, anthems, and service music according to the liturgical year. Zion has access to the ELCA resource Sundays and Seasons for worship planning. In the last two years, Zion purchased a new two manual Allen Bravura Digital Church Organ complete with a touchscreen MIDI console controller. We invite you to visit our church website to become familiar with our parish and look at the organ/music page. We expect this position to be hours/week, with 5-7 spent in worship, rehearsals, or meetings. This position would be made available sometime in June The salary is set competitively at $14,500 and is negotiable based on experience and duties (such as starting a children s choir). Please send resumes and references to Zion Lutheran Church, 47 Hanover St. Glen Rock, PA or them to office@zionglenrock.org. Organist/Pianist: First United Methodist Church, Mechanicsburg is seeking an organist/pianist. Responsibilities include playing for Sunday morning and other special services, accompanying two adult choirs, and accompanying services where an electronic keyboard may be preferred. There is a possibility that some of these duties may be split. Please send resume, including educational and work history, via to: office@fumchurch.com, or by mail to: First United Methodist Church, 135 West Simpson Street, Mechanicsburg, PA Posted Principal Organist (Part-time): St. John the Baptist Roman Catholic Church, New Freedom, PA. St. John s is searching for a qualified organist to accompany up to 3 Masses a weekend, accompany the Parish choirs at Mass (Adult, Children s and Women s), accompany one weekly Adult Choir rehearsal, and be available for other Masses as needed for the regular liturgical year; i.e.: Holy days, holidays, weddings and funerals. A degree in Liturgical Music or related field /AGO certification is preferred but not required. Salary is commensurate with experience and education. Interested candidates are to send cover letter and resume to: Nelle Bailey nbailey@sjbnf.org. or to Nelle Bailey, 315 N. Constitution Ave., New Freedom, PA Position is available July 1, 2017 and remains open until filled. Posted Lutheran Village at Sprenkle Drive and Kelly Drive seeking volunteer organists. As a resident here at SpiriTrust Lutheran, the Village at Sprenkle Drive, I'm assisting our new Chaplain, Tricia McMackin, in recruiting volunteer organists "to make a joyful noise" at the worship services she leads at our Community Center for independent living residents and those in Assisted Living at 10:30 on Sunday mornings and again at 3 p.m. at the Skilled Care Center, also on the campus of Sprenkle Village. At the same time - 3 p.m. - our sister Village - SpiriTrust Lutheran, the Village at Kelly Drive - Pastor Bonnie Whittier conducts worship for their residents for which we are also seeking volunteer musicians. A Baby Grand Piano or a Clavinova is available for the morning service at Sprenkle. (Though the Clavinova is new, the piano seems to be preferred.) The choice at the Skilled Care Center is the Clavinova. At the Kelly campus, the preference seems to be the piano over the organ. Contact: Jeanne Jochem johnjochem@verizon.net phone: 717/ Posted Organist/Choir Director(s): Trindle Spring Lutheran Church, 14 State Road, Mechanicsburg, seeks Director (s). The positions have the possibility of being split, depending on applicant interest. We have a Moeller Pipe Organ, which was rebuilt by Zimmer in 1993 and enlarged to 17 ranks; it was also re-voiced by Dobson in We offer two liturgical worship services on Sunday; one at 8:00 am and one at 10:30 am. We also offer worship on Wednesday evenings during the Advent and Lenten seasons, and the customary additional holidays. A job description is available upon request. If interested, please send your resumé and references to office@trindlespringlutheran.org. Posted 10/1/16 Trinity United Church of Christ.2340 State Street, East Petersburg, PA is seeking an organist. Position open on or before January 1, Must demonstrate proficiency and professional competence in organ and piano performance. Should have some knowledge of church liturgy. Candidate should have ability to work with people as a member of the team. Compensation (likely $11,500-$13,000) dependent on skill, training and experience. A copy of the position description may be found on our website, trinityeastpete.org resume and direct questions to: music@trinityeastpete.org or contact the church office at Trinity UCC, 2340 State St., East Petersburg, PA Phone Posted 9/1/16 Organist/Choir Director The Memorial Church of the Prince of Peace, the Episcopal Church in Gettysburg, Pennsylvania, is seeking an organist/choir director for liturgical worship. One Sunday service per week plus weeknight rehearsal with additional services as church calendar requires. This position includes responsibility for leadership of the adult choir, plus occasional work with children, soloists and instrumental ensembles. This is a part time position in a developing music program within a vibrant parish. Interested candidates must be proficient in both choral training and organ performance. Preferences include AGO certificate(s), experience with Episcopal/ Anglican church music and liturgics, and an advanced degree in organ, church music or a related field. Salary is commensurate with experience. Open until filled. Please submit cover letter, resume, and at least three references. Recordings are welcome. Contact: Duane Botterbusch bullfiddler@comcast.net. Posted 1/26/17

8 Westminster Presbyterian Church of York, Music Director - God is blessing this small inner city church with growth. We sometimes have twice as many Sunday worshipers as we do members of the church! Our choir ministry is an important part of reaching into our neighborhood with the love of Jesus. We are seeking a part-time Pianist/Organist and Choir Director who can lead us musically into the future praising God with a variety of music styles. Approximately 10 hours per week, $800. per month. Contact Pastor Kris Hileman at (717) , or lavenderlady333@gmail.com. Visit us on Facebook at Westminster Presbyterian of York, or come in person to see what God is doing at 320 N. Queen St., York, PA Reposted 9/1/16 St. Paul's (Dubs) Union Church -Part time organist needed for one Sunday morning service per week and Wednesday evening choir practice accompaniment. We have a Moller pipe organ. The primary need is Sunday morning. Salary would be commensurate with Guild recommendations. Please contact: Rev. Larry Estepp, St. Paul's (Dubs) Union Church (UCC+Lutheran combined congregations),1958 Dubs Church Road, Hanover, Phone: (717) Posted 9/1/16 Baughman UMC, Choir Director - A growing New Cumberland, PA Methodist congregation seeks 8 hr./week choir director to select music and direct seven men and seven women in traditional hymns, gospel, and choral anthems (September - May). Rehearsals are Wednesday evenings (7pm - 8:00pm). Excellent compensation commensurate with experience. Our Choir Director must enjoy people, Love Jesus, and be strong musically and organizationally. Our Choir is happy, fun to work with, and responsive to a prepared leader.send resume with references to Dr. Win Green, Baughman UMC, 228 Bridge Street, New Cumberland, PA ( ) Or to wingreen79@gmail.com Posted 9/1/16 York Chapter AMERICAN GUILD OF ORGANISTS PROGRAMS 2017 Saturday, May 20, :30am-11:30am Civil War Music Organ Recital York County History Center, 250 East Market St., York Tuesday, May 23, :00 pm Annual Member/Student Organ recital St. Matthew Lutheran Church, 30 W. Chestnut St., Hanover, PA Membership Directories Are Now Available!!! If you would like a copy of our Chapter's directory, please contact me at ronald.calhoun101@gmail.com. If you already contacted me and did not received the directory, please transmit another request. When ing me, please include the word Directory on the subject line of your e- mail. Anyone who would like a paper copy of the directory, please let me know.

9 York Chapter, American Guild of Organists Substitute Organists Funerals (Monday-Friday) Wicky Barnes Rodney Barnett Arlo Ehly Victor Fields Richard Frey Beth Gross Cheryl Huber Christine Kates Marie Melusky Mary Loyer Cell: Weddings & Funerals (Saturday & Sunday) Wicky Barnes Rodney Barnett Arlo Ehly Victor Fields Richard Frey Cheryl Huber Christine Kates Marie Melusky Karl Mincemoyer Saturday funerals only Mary Loyer Cell: Saturday only Sunday Services (Liturgical and non-liturgical) Richard Frey Beth Gross Cheryl Huber No Catholic Masses Christine Kates Marie Melusky Karl Mincemoyer Carolyn Smith Saturday Catholic Mass Wicky Barnes Victor Fields 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 American Guild of Organists - York Chapter Treasurer's Report For period July 1, 2016 through April 30, 2017 Income Dues Income $ 1, Contributions to York Chapter Contributions Hertzel-Hunt Sale of Music Interest Income Total Income 1, Expenses Bank Service Fees 9.00 Contributions Dues for Honor Members Newsletter Costs Postage Scholarship Payments Herzel Total Operating Expenses 1, Net income (loss) $ (437.67) Current Assets Cash - General $ 1, Cash - Savings 4, Herzel-Hunt Scholarship Fund 6,895.54

10 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 Jeffrey Cogan Job Placement Executive Board Class of 2017 Wicky Barnes III, Carol Downs Brady Class of 2018 Ashley Horner, Elizabeth Pugliese Class of 2019 Nelle Bailey, Carol Moscony Patee Pizzirusso Rodney Barnett Rev. Stanley Reep Victor Fields, Patee Pizzirusso