APRIL 6, :00PM COLLABORATIVE CONCERT WITH ONE VOICE CHORUS OF CHARLOTTE

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1 g{x V{tÜÄÉààx XÇV{tÅtwx V{tÜÄÉààx V{tÑàxÜ AMERICAN GUILD OF ORGANISTS YÜÉÅ à{x Wxá~ Éy à{x WxtÇAAA \ am writing this article on the Tuesday of Holy Week. It strikes me that the most meaningful moments in the religious cycle are the ones that tax church and temple musicians the most. I had never considered the temple musicians busy time of the year until last evening as I attended my first Seder for Passover. It was an incredible time of friendship and meaningful remembrance of the deep Jewish roots that uphold my own Christian faith. As we sat Adam Ward, dean around the table and exchanged battle stories about our work in our religious institutions, it was increasingly apparent to me that we are truly all in this together. No matter how we approach our higher power or how we choose to worship our higher power, we are in this together, and we need to be good to one another. Speaking of being in this together, I hope that you will all join together as we continue to approach our 2015 Regional Convention here in Charlotte. Our logistics and program committees are zeroing in on some final plans, and what I have seen thus far is exciting beyond belief. Have I piqued your interest? 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. APRIL 2013 If so, the best way to find out more is to get involved on a Regional Convention Committee! There are many ways to serve from helping with Registration, to volunteering to host at a venue to finance to transportation. We need all hands on deck to make this a memorable event in the history of our organization at local, regional and national levels. And on a final note, please don t forget our two special April Events. On April 6 at 7:00 in the evening we are collaborating with the One Voice Chorus, under the direction of Gerald Gurss, in a concert of music for choir, organ and other instruments. This will feature Don Kaufhold, organist at First United Methodist Church, Patrick Scott, Associate Director of Music at Myers Park United Methodist Church and yours truly playing organ solos. The anchor piece for the evening is the Joseph Martin Songs of Wisdom from Old Turtle. You won t want to miss this concert! It will take place at First United Methodist Church in uptown Charlotte. More information about the concert and ticketing can be found at The other special event is our Dueling Duets Concert at Myers Park United Methodist Church. Come out and hear your colleagues as they delight the aural (and visual) senses playing with hands and feet flying at the organ. This concert will take place at 7:00 in the evening on April 23. Continued on next page... In This Issue Chapter Programs Stigall Scholarship Application Employment Opportunities Concert calendar Newsletter deadline 10th of each month.

2 APRIL CHAPTER EVENTS APRIL 6, :00PM COLLABORATIVE CONCERT WITH ONE VOICE CHORUS OF CHARLOTTE The Charlotte Chapter AGO joins forces with The One Voice Chorus under the direction of Gerald Gurss. Organists Don Kaufhold, Patrick Scott and Adam Ward will provide dynamic organ solos and the choir will be accompanied by Charlotte AGO member Dawn Broom. First United Methodist Church 501 N. Tryon Street, Charlotte, North Carolina (See the program ad on the following page) APRIL 23, :00PM DUELING DUETS! An exciting evening of fun with chapter members enjoying close company in a concert of organ duets. Myers Park United Methodist Church 1501 Queens Road, Charlotte, North Carolina From the Desk of the Dean continued Make plans now to attend and bring friends with you. Much fun is to be had! We appreciate the work of Nancy Watson in helping to make this event happen! Well, there s a lot of information here! I hope this is all news that you can use. Take it all to heart and find a way to get involved and make our professional organization the best that it can possibly be! Adam Ward Notes from the March Peek Weekend David Higgs, of the Eastman School of Music was our guest clinician and recitalist for the annual Peek Weekend. Chapter members Patrick Scott, Katie Ann McCarty, Nathaniel Gumbs, and chapter friend Richard Leasure played for Professor Higgs comments. On Sunday afternoon, he presented a recital including works of Bonnet, Franck, Albright and Durufle. This weekend has become a highlight of our chapter year. You won t want to miss it next year! Chapter Elections The Nominating Committee, presents the following members as the slate of officers for the chapter election. Dean: Adam Ward Sub-Dean: Matthew Brown Secretary: Matthew Manwarren Treasurer: Lance Burnette Executive Committee (2 to be elected from 3 nominees) Kathy Alexander Tim Belk Patrick Scott Please note that VOTING MEMBERS of the chapter will be getting their ballots in the mail the first week of April. Ballots must be returned by April 19 to our Chapter Auditor, Lee Northcutt. Congratulations! Charlotte AGO member, Clara Gerdes, and her piano duet partner, Hannah Wang, were declared National Winners of the MTNA Piano Duet Competition at the MTNA National Conference in Anaheim, CA on March 10. Congratulations Clara and Hannah!

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4 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!!!!!

5 THE CHARLOTTE CHAPTER OF THE AMERICAN GUILD OF ORGANISTS EVENTS FOR FEBRUARY 19, :00PM AGO CERTIFICATION DR. ANDRÉ LASH, FAGO, PRESENTER Come explore and discover how to be officially certified through the guild. Providence United Methodist Church 2810 Providence Road, Charlotte, North Carolina MARCH 2, :30AM-11:30AM ANNUAL PEEK WEEKEND MASTER CLASS WITH RENOWNED CONCERT ORGANIST AND ARTIST-TEACHER DAVID HIGGS OF THE EASTMAN SCHOOL OF MUSIC ROCHESTER, NEW YORK Covenant Presbyterian Church 1000 East Morehead Street, Charlotte, North Carolina MARCH 3, :00PM ANNUAL PEEK WEEKEND ORGAN RECITAL BY DAVID HIGGS Covenant Presbyterian Church 1000 East Morehead Street, Charlotte, North Carolina APRIL 23, :00PM DUELING DUETS! An exciting evening of fun with chapter members enjoying close company in a concert of organ duets. Myers Park United Methodist Church 1501 Queens Road, Charlotte, North Carolina MAY 14, 2013 CHARLOTTE CHAPTER INSTALLATION SERVICE AND DINNER 6:30PM Catered Dinner Served in the Fellowship Hall Cost is $8 per person. For reservations, please contact Susan Talley at (704) :30PM Installation Service in the Chapel Sung by the Choir of Covenant Presbyterian Church with organists Stephen and Susan Talley Covenant Presbyterian Church 1000 East Morehead Street, Charlotte, North Carolina 28204

6 Announcing the Stigall Scholarship Auditions! The Charlotte Chapter of the American Guild of Organists is proud to offer Robert and Ann Stigall Scholarship (established in 2004), in honor of their many years of beautiful and inspiring music at Myers Park Presbyterian Church and in the Charlotte community. The Stigall Scholarship is for students in (rising) grades No organ experience is necessary, although a piano background is required. The amount of the Scholarship will vary, depending on the number of winners. Once an award has been received, lessons may begin as of June 1, and no later than September 1. The award may be renewed for a second term at the teacher s discretion. The first semester s lessons must be completed by December 31; the second by May 31. The money will be paid directly to the teacher. Winners will be encouraged to play on the Charlotte AGO Summer Series recital featuring young artists. With this application, please include a Letter of Introduction from the student s music teacher(s), with a brief history of the student s musical background, and any other pertinent information. At the interview, the candidate will play the following at either the piano or organ: 2 contrasting pieces (memory optional) major and minor scales (two octaves), chords, and arpeggios read a hymn at sight The candidate will be asked the following questions: What has inspired you to learn to play the organ? Where will you practice? How will you get there? Previous winners may reapply for the scholarship. The teacher must be a member of the Charlotte Chapter AGO, and must live in Mecklenburg or an adjoining county. AGO membership shall be provided to each scholarship winner. Interviews will be on May 4 at 2:30 p.m. at Myers Park United Methodist Church, 1501 Queens Road, Charlotte NC Application deadline: April 19, For more information, contact Michael Lehtinen at SPkMusicSchool@aol.com or Application for the Robert and Ann Stigall Scholarship Name: Address: City/State/Zip: Phone: Repertoire to be played at the interview: Please copy/print this form and send to: Michael Lehtinen 807 Mill Run Drive Charlotte, NC 28209

7 University of Florida Inspiring Worship Workshop May 5-7, 2013 Greetings! The organ and sacred music department at the University of Florida invites you to the upcoming Inspiring Worship Sacred Music Workshop from May 5-7, This year s workshop features a carillon recital, organ recital, choral reading session, a hymn festival, and exciting workshops by our nationally recognized clinician Dr. Michael Bedford. Check us out on Facebook: or visit for a brochure and registration information. Thanks for sharing this information with your membership! Dr. Laura Ellis WxxÑxáà fçåñtà{ç The sympathy of the Charlotte Chapter AGO is extended to the family of Eva Eve Harwell Dysart, who passed away on Saturday, March 23. Condolences may be expressed at: obituary.aspx?n=eva- Dysart&lc=2734&pid= &mid= Sympathy is also extended to the family of Elizabeth Betty Lankford Peek, who passed away on Sunday, March 24. Condolences may be offered at: obituary.aspx?n=elizabeth- Peek&lc=2734&pid= &mid= Calendar of Events March 29,2013 7:30 PM The Seven Last Words of Christ (Dubois) Myers Park Presbyterian Church, Charlotte, NC April 7, :00 PM Joby Bell Porter Center, Brevard College, Brevard, NC April 7, :00 PM Chamber Music Recital Providence United Methodist Church, Charlotte, NC April 13, :00 AM Workshop April 14, :00 PM Concert Dan Miller Rocky Ridge United Methodist Church, Concord, NC April 16, :00 PM Stile Antico Davidson United Methodist Church, Davidson, NC April 20, :00 PM Carolina Pro Musica The Pilgrim s Way, Llibre Vermell-Cantigas de Santa Maria St. Martin s Episcopal Church, Charlotte, NC April 22, :00 PM Carolina Pro Musica The Pilgrim s Way, Llibre Vermell-Cantigas de Santa Maria Belmont Abbey Basilica, Belmont, NC April 27, :00 PM Carolina Voices' Festival Singers First United Methodist Church, Salisbury, NC (ext. 104) April 28, :00 PM Spring Concert Belmont Abbey Basilica, Belmont, NC April 28, :00 PM Monty Bennett Park Road Baptist Church, Charlotte, NC May 5, :00 PM Charlotte Civic Orchestra featuring Patrick Pope, organ Holy Comforter Episcopal Church, Charlotte, NC May 19, :30 and 11:00 AM Festival of Lessons and Carols for Pentecost Providence United Methodist Church, Charlotte, NC 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.

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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. Organist/Accompanist (Part Time) First Presbyterian Church of Salisbury, 308 West Fisher St., Salisbury, NC PH: FAX: Website: Contact: Rick Smith Salary: $16,000-$20,000 per year. 2 services, 1 rehearsal. 10 additional services per year (Christmas Eve, Ash Wednesday, Lewis Preaching Series, Lenten Prayer Breakfasts, Maundy Thursday, Good Friday). Additional fee for weddings. 3 manual, 36 rank, W. Zimmer & Sons. pipe organ (1968). Yearly contract. Position open: 4/1/13. Application date: resumes will be received starting 2/18/13. Additional info: We are seeking a player committed to great traditional Christian worship with the following skills, abilities and interests: Inspired and creative hymn playing Fine sense of worship-leading from the bench Accomplished choral accompanying Desire and ability to play all periods of literature and various styles of music Creative registration on a limited instrument Accomplished piano skills Open to broad hymnology: Presbyterian, multi-denominational, global, multi-cultural, and contemporary Collaborative spirit and positive attitude Associate Director of Music (Part Time) Davidson College Presbyterian Church, P. O. Box 337 (100 N. Main St.) Davidson, NC PH: FAX: Website: Contact: Jane Cain jcain@dcpc.org PH: Salary: $20,000 per year. Half time (2 services, 4 rehearsals-youth Choir grades 6-12; Primary Choir grades 1-2; two handbell choirs). Additional fee for weddings. Educational requirements: B. Mus. minimum. 3 manual, 59 rank Wicks (2006). Congregation size: Yearly contract. Position open: Until filled. Application date: Until filled. Additional information: Excellent organist to assist Director of Music with some services and accompany anthems. Direct Youth choir, grades 6-12, possibly including instrumentalists. Secondary skills preferred are in Primary choir, grades 1-2, and handbells. This 1300 member church, located on the Davidson College campus close to Charlotte, enjoys a wide range of music, rooted in the classical tradition, and sponsors an annual organ recital series. UNC School of the Arts Summer Organ Week Scholarships Scholarships are now available to fund up to half of the cost of the 2013 Summer Organ Week at UNCSA in Winston-Salem, NC. The week-long intensive is from June 23-28, 2013, will be based on the campus of UNCSA, but will also spend significant time on wonderful local instruments by Flentrop, Grooms & Payne, Noack, Skinner, Tannenberg, among others. Daily lessons, masterclasses, and sessions on good practice habits, technique, improvisation and service playing, among others, will be covered. Open to students age 12 to 18. For audition information, visit 20Auditions.pdf or contact Timothy Olsen at olsent@uncsa.edu or For further information about the Summer Organ Week, please visit the summer session web page: Auditions will be accepted through May 1, with priority given to those who audition before April 15.

10 VâáàÉÅ `twx NOT factory built New Organ for Østerhåb Kirke, Denmark ORGAN PRESENTATION & SHOP RECITAL Dr. Timothy Olsen Kenan Professor of Organ University of North Carolina School of the Arts Associate Professor of Organ, Salem College Saturday, April 6, :00 PM Location: Stokes County Yarn Company old production mill in Cooleemee, NC 314 Main Street, Cooleemee, NC more information at

11 American Guild of Organists Charlotte Chapter Host of the 2015 Southeastern Region Convention Charlotte Chapter, AGO R. Monty Bennett, editor 730 Hawthorne Ln. Rock Hill, SC April 10, 2013 Any information received after the deadline will be printed in the next issue.