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1 NEWSLETTER of the Cincinnati Chapter /American Guild of Organists ESTABLISHED IN 1913 LETTER FROM THE DEAN Dear Chapter Members! The year has gone by quickly and, although we still have the Members Recital (3PM, June 13, Church of the Redeemer in Hyde Park) left to enjoy, we are already looking towards next year with excitement. A full list of next year s activities will appear in August. Among the programs we have planned or are considering are a banquet for musicians and clergy, a program on service playing and improvisation, a demonstration of Midi technology, a choral workshop with Paul Tucker (Head of Choral Studies at the University of Kansas), and a program on new organ music in varying levels of difficulty. Of course, we will hold another scholarship competition and a Pedals Pipes and Pizza event. In addition, we will begin grant-writing activities to underwrite some of our events, including the possibility of an organ concert series. I hope that you noted the article in the June issue of The American Organist (p.52) that reported on the chapter s Symposium on the Organ and Choral Music of Adolphus Hailstork in February at Christ Church Cathedral. If you didn t attend the event, you missed an utterly extraordinary program. Some of the works performed are unpublished and I don t expect ever to hear them again. Some of the works were so well performed that I doubt I will ever hear them done better again. This program certainly set the bar for outstanding performance. All the choirs and organists who produced this program were a great demonstration of the exceptional musical power of the greater Cincinnati area and a fine feather in our chapter s cap. This coming year, we look forward to an excellent roster of events. However, it is imperative that all chapter members understand that we need far better attendance at these events than we have had for several years. The executive committee will embark on a new effort to increase attendance at our programs this year. This will include outreach to individual members as well as good advertising of our events. We should all be painfully aware that the organ as a liturgical and concert instrument has an uncertain future. While it may be difficult for you and me to imagine that the organ could disappear, we are

2 LETTER FROM THE DEAN! PAGE 2 confronted with the reality that numerous important schools of music and conservatories (e.g. Northwestern University) have eliminated programs in organ studies and church music. This is a reality that we as members of the American Guild of Organists must take quite seriously. Frankly, if as a chapter we do not support the events that the executive committee plans whether they are concerts, symposia, potlucks, demonstrations, educational programs, or anything else we are contributing directly to the demise of the organ. If as chapter members we are not helping the people in our various churches and community organizations understand how important the organ is, if we are not inviting young people, clergy, other musicians, and music lovers in general to attend and/or participate in chapter events with us, we are actually promoting the disappearance of the king of instruments. In June, you will be receiving a ballot to elect new members to the chapter executive committee along with a notice for membership renewal. When you fill out your membership renewal form, please consider asking someone you know who is a church musician, a clergy person, or simply a lover of good organ and choral music to join the chapter. If you are shy about approaching others, send names of potential members to our Registrar, Don Auberger. He and I will invite these people to join AGO and become part of the movement to save the organ from extinction. This year the executive committee will be working diligently at increasing our membership. (Did you know that the Columbus and Cleveland chapters at 147 and 190, respectively, are significantly larger than the Cincinnati chapter at 120?) I am pleased to say that we have a number of new faces from among the membership who have agreed to serve on the executive committee. It is always gratifying when members step up and are willing to serve the chapter and the national organization in this way. I am very excited about the energy and commitment that the executive committee embodies and feel certain that it will produce an exciting season. I look forward to seeing you and interacting with you at our events. Please show your commitment to the organ and to AGO by attending as many chapter events as you can! Yours truly, Bob Benson - Dean, Cincinnati Chapter AGO In Memory of Tom McGraw November 7, 1943 to March 9, 2010 Tom served as organist at Salem United Church of Christ in downtown Cincinnati. He also served on the Executive Committee of our chapter. He allowed us to have concerts and executive meetings at his church. He will be greatly missed by all. Tom is survived by his wife, Carol (Nee: Surritt). WELCOME NEW MEMBERS! Kevin A. Rose (Dean-Dayton Chapter) 2840 Whittier Ave. Dayton, OH (937) home (937) cell kerose@att.net Kevin is outgoing Dean of the Dayton Chapter. He and his wife will be moving to the Cincinnati area. Zoltan Marczi 7061 Mulberry Street Cincinnati, OH (513) home (513) work zmarczi@stjameswhiteoak.com

3 NEW MEMBERS HISTORICALLY SPEAKING! PAGE 3 (Continued from Page 2) Zoltan is an incredible organist and pianist. He is from Budapest, Hungary and came to Cincinnati in connection with CCM studies. He studied in Hungary with a student of Bela Bartok. Dale R. Harris, BM 3900 Rose Hill Ave. Apt. 705A Cincinnati, OH Phone dalexander903@yahoo.com Dale is a "dual" member, with his primary membership being the Dallas Chapter. Richard Lewis 7756 Anchor Way Florence, KY (302) cell gambacel@gmail.com James (Rick) Marquardt 3092 Arbor Dr. Edgewood, KY (859) home (513) work rickharu@insightgg.com JUNE 1918 Volume 1, Number 6, Page 338 HISTORICALLY SPEAKING Cincinnati Chapter - Back in Time - Part 4 Our own Emily Adams found a book on Google Books web site. It is the first volume of The American Organist magazine that was published in The bounded volume was part of a huge magazine collection in the Music Library of the University of California, Berkeley. Here is our chapter s (Southern Ohio Chapter) final report that appeared in the first volume of The American Organist 92 years ago. SOUTHERN OHIO Dean: Sidney C. Durst, F.A.G.O., 137 West 4th Street, Cincinnati, Ohio. Sub-Dean: John Yoakley, A.A.G.O., 222 West 4th Street, Cincinnati, Ohio. Secretary: C. Hugo Grimm, 2232 Fulton Avenue, Walnut Hills, Cincinnati, Ohio. Treasurer: J. Alfred Schehl, A.A.G.O., 1137 Seton Avenue, Price Hill, Cincinnati, Ohio. Registrar: Wm. H. Grubbs, 322 West 4th Street, Cincinnati, Ohio. Executive Committee: Alois Bartschmid, F.A.G.O.; H. D. LeBaron, A.A. G. O.; J. Warren Ritchey. Gordon Graham, Leo S. Thuis, Carl W. Grimm, Mrs. Nell Rowlett Kemper, Mrs. Lillian Arkell Rixford, Adolph H. Stadermann. We are pleased to present our esteemed Treasurer, J. Alfred Schehl. A. A. G. O. He was born July 12, 1882, in Cincinnati, and received his early training from his fa- J. Alfred Schehl, A. A. G. O. their, and at the College of Music of Cincinnati. His masters were \V. S. Sterling (organ), Romeo Gorno, Ebert- Buchheim, Clarence Adler (piano), Leandro Campanari, Jose Marien (violin). X. J. Elsenheimer. Louis V. Saar (composition), Frank Van der Stucken (orchestration and conducting). He became an intimate personal friend of the latter, and for eight years assisted him as accompanist and sub-conductor of the famous May Music Festivals. For ten years he was a violinist in the Cincinnati Symphony Orchestra and for eight years director of the Mozart Club, an excellent mixed chorus. Mr. Schehl has been in continuous service as a Roman Catholic organist and choirmaster since he was sixteen years of age. and is now serving at St. Lawrence where he has an excellent choir of boys

4 HISTORICALLY SPEAKING! PAGE 4 and men and where the congregational singing of eight hundred school children cannot be surpassed. He himself has contributed six children to that chorus, each one of whom is as intensely musical as the father. His compositions include works in all forms except symphony and opera; one of his anthems received honorable mention in the Clemson contest of His most extensive work is the incidental music to the Passion Play for full chorus and orchestra. Mr. Schehl is a member of the Cincinnati Archdiocesan Commission of Church Music, the St. Gregory Society, and Musicians' Club. He received his Associate Degree in and lias been treasurer since the foundation of the Chapter. Charles Heinroth, of Carnegie Institute, Pittsburgh, gave a recital to the Chapter at the Church of the Covenant. April 4th. Needless to say it was of the highest order and created great enthusiasm, the audience refusing to leave until he had added more numbers. The program included Bach's Toccata and Fugue in D Minor; in Paradisum, Du- bois; Spring Song, MacFarland; Sonata in C minor, Ralph Baldwin; The Spirit of God, C. Hugo Grimm; The Brook. Dethier; Lamentation, Guilmant; Harmonious Blacksmith, Handel; Finale, Yierne. The officers entertained Mr. Heinroth at " Schuler's " after the recital, and the pleasant visit ended with him enrolling as a Colleague of our Chapter. A NOTE FROM THE REGISTRAR Donald C. Auberger, Jr. Very soon.during early June.each member will be receiving their annual AGO dues renewal form. Please complete the form and return it with your dues payment no later than AUGUST 1st. This year, the August 1st due date is a true deadline. We have been informed by the national office that current members returning their dues renewals after August 1st will miss the November and December issues of The American Organist magazine. I ll do my by getting the forms to you in early June please do your part and return them timely. MOLLER ORGAN NEEDS A HOME A very nice Moller Artiste pipe organ currently located in Ashland, KY, in a private residence, needs a new home. The organ is in excellent condition. Specifications PEDAL: 16 Bourdon; 8 Bourdon; 4 Principal; 4 Stopped Flute; 2 Gemshorn SWELL: 8 Stopped Flute; 8 Gemshorn; 4 Nason Flute; 2 2/3 Nasard; 2 Block Flute; 1 1/3 Larigot; 1 Fife GREAT: 8 Principal; 8 Stopped Flute; 4 Spitz Flute; 2 2/3 Twelfth; 2 Fifteenth; 2 Piccolo Buyer responsible for move; Asking price $8,500; Contact: Dr. E.B. Gevedon (606) or, locally, contact Don Auberger (513) SPRINGy 2010

5 ORGAN SPOTLIGHT! PAGE 5 Cincinnati Chapter Members' Recital. Mark your calendar for Sunday, June 13th. 3:00 PM at Church of the Redeemer in Hyde Park. This church has a Sanctuary Organ built by Casavant Freres in Photos as well as a stoplist was provided by Paul Welch. Organ Spotlight The Sanctuary Organ of Church of the Redeemer, Cincinnati Built by: Casavant Freres, 1964, Opus 2806 GREAT SWELL 16 Quintade 16 Lieblich Gedeckt 8 Principal 8 Viole de Gamba 8 Rohr Flote 8 Voix Celeste 4 Octave 8 Nachthorn Ged. 4 Spitz Flote 4 Geigen Principal 2-2/3 Rohrnasat 4 Lieblich Flote 2 Super Octave 2-2/3 Nazard IV Mixtur 2 Wald Flote 8 Trompete 1-3/5 Tierce IV Fourniture 16 Contra Fagott 8 Trompette 8 Oboe Tremulant PEDAL POSITIV 32 Bourdon 8 Gedeckt 16 Contrabass 4 Prestant 16 Principal 4 Koppel Flote 16 Subbass 2 Block Flote 16 Quintade 1-1/3 Quint Flote 8 Principal 1 Sifflote 8 Rohr Gedeckt II Sesquialtera 4 Choralbass IV Mixtur 2 Nachthorn IV Mixtur 32 Contra Trompette 16 Posaune 8 Trompete 4 Schalmey DIRECTOR OF WORSHIP AND MUSIC

6 JOB POSTINGS! PAGE 6 Holy Cross - Immaculata Parish, Cincinnati (Mt. Adams), OH Holy Cross Immaculata Parish, Mt. Adams, Ohio, seeks a full-time or part-time liturgist/pastoral musician to minister in this parish of 400 families. Providing music for weekend Masses, funerals and weddings (additional compensation), other liturgical services, directing adult choir and cantor programs, combining contemporary and traditional Catholic liturgical music. Responsibilities include: planning and preparation of parish liturgies, formation of all liturgical ministers; oversight of parish liturgies in collaboration with pastor, pastoral staff, and worship commission. Education and experience: Bachelor s Degree or Organ/Keyboard Proficiency Certificate and completion of the Archdiocesan liturgy examination; experience in choral conducting; knowledge of Catholic liturgical music and Catholic liturgy. Salary commensurate with experience. Parish website is Send letter of introduction, resume and names of three references to: Director of Worship Search Committee, Holy Cross Immaculata Church, 30 Guido Street, Cincinnati, OH or holymac30@fuse.net ORGANIST/ACCOMPANIST Our Lady of Victory I. Identifying Information Position Title: ORGANIST/ACCOMPANIST Status: Part Time (paid per event) Reports to: Music Director (in turn to Pastor) II. Primary Function of this Position Accompanist responsible for working collaboratively with and reporting to Music Director to play at all major liturgical events III. Position Content a. Provide regular service at weekend liturgies. (3 per weekend) b. Provide regular service at major holy days and special liturgical occasions. (Christmas, Easter Triduum, Confirmation, First Communion, graduation, etc.) c. Provide service at weddings and funerals. (This is negotiable. Schedule and availability is to be worked out with music director.) d. Available to accompany choir rehearsal. (once weekly on academic calendar) IV. Position Specification / Requirements A. Skills, Knowledge and/or Abilities (SKAs) a. High degree of proficiency in the use of organ as attested to by formal credentials and a personal performance audition. b. Working knowledge of other instruments which might be used in liturgical music a plus. c. Must have a knowledge and appreciation of the Church s liturgical tradition as well as current liturgical practice. d. Must have a good knowledge of quality repertoire available for liturgical music program. Ability to work with a children s choir a plus. e. Must be able to adhere to liturgical norms and adapt to liturgical changes as directed by ecclesiastical authority (archbishop and pastor). B. Education, Training and/or Experience a. Negotiable. Assuming high degree of proficiency with organ. b. Experience in parish liturgical music programs a very strong plus. V. Working environment Regular weekend and evening work hours required (one evening weekly for choir practice 8 months of year). Along with regular parish liturgical schedule, musicians may be required to provide music for additional services during Holy Week, sacramental celebrations, weddings and funerals. Those who are interested in the position should call and ask to speak to Mr. Charlie Fehr, Business Manager, for more information. WORSHIP ACCOMPANIST: Grace Community Presbyterian Church in Maineville is seeking someone to provide appropriate music for worship and to accompany the choir and soloists. One Sunday service; one weekly rehearsal September through May. Two weeks paid vacation. Call Tom Graler ( ) for more information.

7 CHAPTER FLASHBACKS! PAGE 7 Members Meeting and Concert January 24, 2010 at Kim Heindel's Studio Covington, Kentucky Adolphus Hailstork Symposium February 20, 2010 at Christ Church Cathedral Kim s collection of keyboard instruments Winton Woods High School Varsity Ensemble Photos of the members meeting were taken by Dan Pater Schola Cantorum of Christ Church Glendale Our host, Kim Heindel performs on the J. W. Walker organ Yun Kyong Kim, organist and Choirmaster of Christ Episcopal Church of Dayton

8 UPCOMING CHAPTER EVENTS Members Recital Mark your calendar for Sunday, June 13th. 3:00 PM at Church of the Redeemer in Hyde Park. This church has a Sanctuary Organ built by Casavant Freres in COMING SOON! A Day in the Country See, hear, and craw through several historical pipe organ treasures in Brown County Ohio. It is presented by our members who live out there. More details coming soon. LATE BREAKING NEWS - FOR SALE! Lowery electronic organ with full pedal board, suitable for home or chapel use. Will consider best offer. Contact Carol McGraw, AGO Mission Statement 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. Chapter Officers Dean: Dr. Robert Benson Treasurer & Registrar: Donald C. Auberger, Jr. Secretary: Kristy Swift (acting) Executive Committee 2010 James A. Bronstrup Thomas W. Graler Kristy Swift Sandy Martin Executive Committee 2011 Isaiah Hyman Winston Vaughan Placements John Deaver Webmaster & Newsletter Editor Larry Klug klugpro@mac.com The American Guild of Organists (AGO) is the national professional association serving the organ and choral music fields. The Guild serves approximately 20,000 members in 330 chapters throughout the United States, Europe, Asia, and Australia. Founded in 1896 as both an educational and service organization, the Guild seeks to set and maintain high musical standards and to promote understanding and appreciation of all aspects of organ and choral music. The purposes of the American Guild of Organists are: 1. To advance the cause of organ and choral music, to increase their contributions to aesthetic and religious experiences, and to promote their understanding, appreciation, and enjoyment. 2. To improve the proficiency of organists and choral conductors. 3. To evaluate, by examination, attainments in organ playing, choral techniques, conducting, and the theory and general knowledge of music, and to grant certificates to those who pass such examinations at specified levels of attainment. 4. To provide members with opportunities to meet for discussion of professional topics, and to pursue such other activities as contribute to the fulfillment of the purposes of the Guild. Cincinnati Chapter / American Guild of Organists Larry Klug - Editor 9925 Crusader Drive Cincinnati, OH 45251