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1 The Greater Columbia Organist April 2015 A Publication of the Greater Columbia Chapter of the American Guild of Organists APRIL MEETING MONDAY, APRIL 13, :00 P.M. CATERED DINNER ($10 FOR MEAL) DINNER RESERVATION DEADLINE - WEDNESDAY, APRIL 8 Reservations are necessary for meal. Contact Tony Roof at tonyroof@windstream.net or by WEDNESDAY, APRIL 8. Please remember that you are responsible for the cost of the meal if you do not come and have made a reservation. 6:45 P.M. BUSINESS MEETING (See page two.) 7:00 P.M. PROGRAM DR. MONICA HARPER Congregational Song: Paraphrases of the Psalms by Isaac Watts and Charles Wesley St. Andrews Lutheran Church (note change of location) 1416 Broad River Road Columbia SC Monica Alexandra Harper is Director of Music and Organist at Wesley Monumental United Methodist Church in Savannah, Georgia, where she directs the Chancel Choir, Youth Choir, and Junior and Novice Choristers. During her tenure, the Wesley Choirs made a choral tour of the major cathedrals and churches in Paris. She earned her Doctor of Music degree from the Indiana University Jacobs School of Music with double majors in Organ and Church Music. While there, she was the Associate Instructor of Organ and Church Music. She earned her Master's degree in Organ and Church Music from Baylor University in Waco, Texas, and the A.B. degree in Organ, Piano and Accounting from Wesleyan College in Macon, Georgia. Her organ instructors have included Fletcher Anderson, Marilyn Keiser, Joyce Jones and Chris Young. Dr. Harper has won national organ and church music prizes including third prize in the National Young Artist Competition, second prize in the Rodland Church Music and Organ National Competition (2006, 2007 and 2008), and second prize in the 2005 Albert Schweitzer National Organ Competition. This year she became the Chorus Master for the Savannah Philharmonic. 1

2 A message from the Dean: During my time with the Greater Columbia AGO Chapter, I remember only one called meeting of the entire AGO membership (chapter meeting). Each AGO member needs to feel that they are part of the organization and its decisionmaking process. While I don t want to burden you with unnecessary meetings, I feel that we are disenfranchising members or creating the perception that the AGO Executive Committee makes all decisions for the AGO membership. For the past two years, an appointed committee has been working diligently on revising the chapter policies and procedures document. The document is now complete, has been approved by the AGO National Office, and was sent to the Greater Columbia AGO Chapter membership in March. A vote of the entire membership must take place for adoption of the revised policies and procedures of the Greater Columbia AGO Chapter. I am calling a brief meeting of the membership prior to the April 13 meeting at St. Andrews Lutheran Church for discussion and adoption of this document. A catered dinner will be served at 6:00 p.m. prior to the program. Watch for details about reservations and cost of the dinner in the next newsletter. This will be a wonderful time to reconnect with AGO members and to greet our presenter for the evening program. Below is the timeline for the evening s events. Please join us for an interesting, informative meeting and program on April 13. I look forward to seeing familiar and new faces at the gathering. Frances Webb, Dean 6:00 CATERED DINNER ($10 - Reservations required - see page one) 6:45 BRIEF BUSINESS MEETING for discussion and adoption of the chapter's "Policies and Procedures" 7:00 MEETING - Dr. Monica Harper - "Congregational Song: Paraphrases of the Psalms by Isaac Watts and Charles Wesley" 2

3 BRAVO! On Saturday, March 7, three outstanding high school organists performed in the Young Organist Competition held at Shandon United Methodist Church. Judges for the event were Paul Thomas (Cathedral of St. Luke and St. Paul, Charleston SC), Patrick Scott (Cathedral of St. Philip, Atlanta GA), and Kenneth Miller (Trinity Cathedral, Columbia SC). Anna McIlwain (Simpsonville SC), student of Ed Dunbar, won the $300 third place prize. Raymond Hawkins (Winston-Salem NC), student of Timothy Olsen, garnered the second place prize of $500. David Stultz (Hixson TN), student of Jason Duroy, took the first place prize of $1000 and also the hymn playing award of $250. David will return to Columbia in November to perform a solo recital. A catered lunch for the contestants, their parents, the judges, and all the wonderful donors followed the competition. This competition has happened for five consecutive years and is made possible ENTIRELY by donations from AGO members, friends of AGO, and people who love organ music and want to encourage the next generation of performers. You too can be part of this educational venture. Donations of any amount are gladly accepted and may be sent to Frances Webb, 92 Currant Lane, Columbia SC throughout the year Donors Joy Ackerman, Patricia D. Blackwell, Jean F. Cook, Margaret Davis, Giedre Gaskiene Donations from Recital, Grand Strand AGO Chapter David Hall, Hymn-Playing Award Ruth Lackstrom, David M. Lowry, Jeff Maddox/Maddox Piano Service Janet Marks, Robert D. Neese, Jr., Thelma Rast, Tony P. Roof, Joey Rothfuss Roberta Rowland-Raybold, Elaine Sandberg, Louis Shirer, Peter H. and Sarah K. Stewart Frances M. Webb, Diane D. Westmoreland THANK YOU! David Stultz, Anna McIlwain, Raymond Hawkins Please send information for May s newsletter to tonyroof@windstream.net by April 20. 3

4 MAY PROGRAM Friday, May 15 at 7:30 p.m. Ebenezer Lutheran Church 1301 Richland Street Columbia SC On Friday, May 15, the Patrons and Friends of the Arts at Ebenezer and the Greater Columbia AGO Chapter will join forces to present Michael Ging and Sarah Lysiak in concert at Ebenezer Lutheran Church. This concert will be a sneak preview of the concert which the duo will perform for the L'organo Series of Piccolo Spoleto on May 24 at the Cathedral of John the Baptist in Charleston SC. Along with soprano Sarah Lysiak, Michael will be performing Triptych on Poems by Robert Bridge, a piece which Tom White, Cantor at Ebenezer Lutheran, was commissioned to compose for the duo by New Hope Lutheran Church in Houston TX. The premier of the work took place on February 13 in Texas. A native of Charleston, South Carolina, Michael David Ging is the Organist-in- Residence at New Hope Lutheran Church in Missouri City, Texas and is currently pursuing the Doctor of Musical Arts degree at the University of Houston s Moores School of Music where he studies organ with Dr. Robert Bates and conducting with Dr. Betsy Cook Weber. An experienced performer, Mr. Ging is privileged to perform throughout much of the United States as a solo artist, in festivals such as the renowned Piccolo Spoleto Festival, and as soloist in organ concertos by Howard Hanson, Daniel Sigmon, and Ryan Gagnon. In performance competitions, he has received first prize in the 2008 Richard Van Sciver Organ Competition and the 2014 University of Alabama Organ Competition, a prize which afforded him the opportunity to be a featured performer at the 2014 University of Alabama Piano and Organ Festival. A strong advocate for new music, Mr. Ging has premiered compositions by Daniel J. Knaggs, Ryan Gagnon, and Daniel Sigmon. He appears on the 2013 release Daniel Knaggs A New Spring Time by ECCE Recordings. Mr. Ging holds the degrees of Bachelor of Music from the Oberlin College Conservatory of Music and Master of Music from Rice University s Shepherd School of Music. Sarah Łysiak, Director of Choral Activities at Hosanna Lutheran Church in Houston, Texas, is currently in her first season as a member of the Houston Grand Opera Chorus, and maintains an active teaching studio. Equally at home teaching or on stage, her recent engagements have included the roles of Mimí in La Bohème, Marianne in Der Rosenkavalier, Alice Ford in Falstaff, Matilde Neruda in Il Postino, First Lady in The Magic Flute, La Baronne in La Vie Parisienne, Lady Billows in Albert Herring, and Fiordiligi in Cosí fan tutte. Ms. Łysiak is a graduate of the acclaimed opera program at the University of Houston s Moores School of Music and received her undergraduate training from the University of North Carolina School of the Arts. Ms. Łysiak resides in Houston and studies with Rice University professor, Barbara Paver. 4

5 DIRECTORY UPDATES - April, 2015 Please print the following updates to these listings and place them in your Greater Columbia Chapter AGO Directory. Remember to send your changes to the national AGO website at agohq.org. (ONCARD link) Your directory information is taken from this source. FARROW, JOYCE G. PO Box Florence SC Second Loop Rd. Florence SC Home: Jgfarrow@sc.rr.com Organist St. Bartholomew's Parish 103 Campus Drive Hartsville SC MADDOX, CHARLES J., JR. 218 Beech Branch Dr Irmo SC Cell: Work: jeffmaddox79@gmail.com Maddox Piano Service maddoxpianosvc@gmail.com NEESE, ROBERT D. PO Box Columbia SC Office: Home: Ashland United Methodist Church Organist/Director of Traditional Music/ Handbell Director 2600 Ashland Rd. Columbia SC Carolina Music Academy 5220 Clemson Avenue Columbia SC ROSIER, LAURA E Bridgewood Rd. Columbia SC Office: choir@stmichaelspiscopal.com Cell: St. Michael & All Angels Episcopal Organist/Director of Music 6408 Bridgewood Rd Columbia SC TAYLOR, BARBARA S. 849 Burwell Lane Columbia SC Home: gctaylor4@juno.com Grace Episcopal Church Organist and Music Director 1315 Lyttleton Street Camden SC VAN DOREN, ROBERT PO Box Columbia SC Home: WALRATH, JENNY 117 Hunters Blind Dr. Columbia SC Office: Home: jwalrath@salutheran.com Cell: St. Andrew's Lutheran Church Director of Music 1416 Broad River Road Columbia SC WELCH, SUSAN M. 345 Cobbleview Dr. Lexington SC Home: no1organist@aol.com Cell: Maddox Piano Service Jeff Maddox C: (803) maddoxpianosvc@gmail.com 5

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8 CHORAL EVENSONG Sunday afternoons at 4:00 p.m. (There will be no service on Easter Sunday.) Join us as the sun is setting for this service of readings, prayers, and music. Choral Evensong offers the finest elements of Anglican liturgy and music, and welcomes all people to Trinity Cathedral. Join us following Evensong for hospitality and refreshments under the oaks in the Cathedral Courtyard. We especially invite you to join us on April 26 as we honor our boy and girl choristers at the annual chorister recognition service of Choral Evensong. Novice choristers will be formally inducted into the choir, and graduating choristers will be honored for their years of service. CHOIR GALA TO BENEFIT TRINITY CATHEDRAL FRIENDS OF MUSIC Sunday, April 19 6:00 8:00 p.m. South Carolina State Museum Planetarium $100 per person (portion tax-deductible) For more information, go to trinitysc.org/choirgala 1100 Sumter Street. Columbia, South Carolina Phone:

9 AGO PIPE ORGAN ENCOUNTERS WITH THE KING OF INSTRUMENTS PROVIDE OPPORTUNITIES FOR EDUCATION AND FELLOWSHIP Six Summer Educational Programs for Teenagers and Young Adults Announced by the AGO with Generous Funding Provided by the Associated Pipe Organ Builders of America and the American Institute of Organbuilders NEW YORK CITY The American Guild of Organists (AGO) is proud to announce four PIPE ORGAN ENCOUNTERS (POEs) and one POE (Advanced) for students aged 13 18; and one POE (Technical) for students aged in Generous funding from the Associated Pipe Organ Builders of America (APOBA) and the American Institute of Organbuilders (AIO) will support the summer programs, which will be held from coast to coast. Complete contact information for each Pipe Organ Encounter can be found in The American Organist Magazine and online at The summer schedule follows: POE for ages June Wichita, Kans. July 5 10 Valparaiso, Ind. July Columbus, Ga. July Brooklyn, N.Y. POE (Advanced) for ages June Norman, Okla. POE (Technical) for ages June Norman, Okla. The AGO and APOBA have enjoyed a mutually beneficial relationship since 1975, declared AGO Executive Director James Thomashower. Likewise, the AIO has been active in supporting the Guild s educational programs, beginning with their partnership in Pulling Out All the Stops, a video produced jointly by the AGO, AIO, APOBA, the Organ Historical Society, and the American Theater Organ Society in Collectively, APOBA and the AIO have contributed more than $475,000 in support of the AGO s educational programs during our long association. For their ongoing, committed generosity in supporting the Guild s mission to enrich lives through organ and choral music we are extremely grateful. The PIPE ORGAN ENCOUNTER (POE) is an introduction to the pipe organ through instruction in organ playing, repertoire, history, design, and construction. These regional summer organ music institutes for teenage students provide private and group instruction in service playing and solo repertoire, opportunities to learn about the musical heritage of various religious denominations, and a chance for young musicians to meet others with similar interests. Basic keyboard proficiency is required, although previous organ study is not necessary. The POE (Advanced) provides intermediate to advanced classes in areas such as organ literature, history, pipe organ construction and design, music theory, improvisation, conducting, and service playing for students who have achieved a high level of success in organ study. The POE (Technical) is a program designed for students who are interested in learning the art and craft of organ building. Scholarship assistance is available; the application deadline is April 15. 9

10 THE COLUMBIA CHORAL SOCIETY has new and used copies of repertoire sung in previous seasons for sale. Octavos are available $1 per new copy; $0.50 per used copy. Major works are available at $3 per new copy; $1 per used copy. All works are for mixed chorus unless otherwise noted. Please contact Matt Caine, for more information. Composer Title Qty, Publisher Cond. Notes Price Aguiar, Ernani Salmo Earthsongs New $14.00 Bach, J.S. Dona Nobis Pacem from Mass in B Minor 10 Belwin New $10.00 Bach, J.S. Magnificat in D (choral scores) 7 Barenreiter New $21.00 Bach, J.S. Magnificat in D (vocal scores) 3 Barenreiter New $15.00 Beethoven Symphony No. 9 in D minor 12 Kalmus New $36.00 Berger, Jean Magnificat 8 John Sheppard New $24.00 Berkey, Jackson Native American Ambiences 2 SDG New $6.00 Bernstein, L Chichester Psalms 23 Boosey & Hawkes New $69.00 Billings, William The Best of Billings 6 Walton New $6.00 Britten A Ceremony of Carols 4 Boosey & Hawkes New SATB $12.00 Davison, Gary How Shall I Sing That Majesty 3 Little Bear New $3.00 Grainger, Percy, arr. Irish Tune from County Derry 107 Used $53.50 Hayes, Mark Hodie Christus Natus Est (Orchestration) Used $10.00 Gorecki, H.M. Totus Tuus 8 Boosey & Hawkes New $8.00 Guest, George Two Advent Carols and a Lullaby 2 Paraclete New $2.00 Hogan, Moses Glory, Glory, Glory to the Newborn King 11 Hal Leonard New $11.00 Hogan, Moses God's Gonna Set This World on Fire 5 Hal Leonard New $5.00 Hogan, Moses Little David, Play on Your Harp 4 Hal Leonard New $4.00 Hogan, Moses Lord, I Want to be a Christian 3 Hal Leonard New $3.00 Kodaly, Zoltan Abend Este 17 Universal New $17.00 Koshetz, Alexander Hear, Ye People 29 Used $14.50 Mechem Earth My Song 4 Schirmer New $4.00 Mendelssohn Hear My Prayer 192 Used SATB $ Mendelssohn Hear My Prayer 64 Used SSA $64.00 Mozart God Is Our Refuge 3 National New $3.00 Mulholland, J.Q. Canticle of Psalms 15 Colla Voce New $15.00 Nelson, Ron What Is Man? 65 Boosey & Hawkes Used $32.50 Perera, Ronald Hold Out Your Hands Over the Earth 8 Jerona New $8.00 Phillips, Craig Teach Me, My God and King 3 Paraclete New $3.00 Rimsky-Korsakov Song of the Shepherd Lehl 30 Schirmer Used SSA $15.00 Rubenstein, Anton Reve Angelique (Seraphic Song) 19 Used SSAA $9.50 Rutter, arr. All Creatures of Our God and King 9 Oxford New $9.00 Saint-Saens Samson and Delilah 6 Used English $9.00 Schubert, Franz The Omnipotence 35 Schirmer Used $17.50 Sjolund, arr. Silent Night 18 Walton New $18.00 Spencer, Williametta At the Round Earth's Imagined Corners 7 Shawnee New $7.00 Steff, William Battle Hymn of the Republic 45 Shawnee Used $22.50 Wagner, Richard Finale, Die Meistersinger 145 Schirmer Used English $

11 April Birthdays 4/02 Joyce Shaw 4/08 Margaret Monroe 4/09 Celia Tolar-Bane 4/11 Gary Meyers 4/11 H. A. Booth 4/13 Beverley Anderson 4/15 Harriet Taylor 4/20 Laura Rosier CHAPTER ADMINISTRATION DEAN SUB-DEAN SECRETARY TREASURER Frances Webb H: E: Tony Roof C: E: Karen Shevenell H: E: Nancy Kelley H: W: E: MEMBERS AT LARGE Frank Ballard H E: Franklinballard@mac.com Eddie Huss W: CH: C: (336) E: ehuss@shandon-umc.org David Lowry C: (803) E: DavidL1205@aol.com MEMBERSHIP Susan Sturkie H: E: sloopystur@aol.com DISTRICT CONVENER & NEWSLETTER EDITOR Tony Roof C: E: tonyroof@windstream.net 11

12 Positions Available ** NEW LISTING - OR CHANGES POSITIONS AVAILABLE Please contact Susan Sturkie ( or sloopystur@aol.com) to update this information or for more information on these openings. BISHOPVILLE Bishopville United Methodist Church, 115 W. Church St., Bishopville, SC has an immediate opening for a parttime Organist or Organist/Choir Director. Job requirements are Wednesday evening choir practice, Sunday pre-worship practice, worship service (11 a.m.), special services, and funeral services. Salary is commensurate with responsibilities of individual(s). The instrument is a 15 rank, 2 manual, 1978 Austin organ maintained by Tim Smith of Smith Pipe Organ Service who can be contacted at or tqsmith@comporium.net. Pease direct all inquired to Don at or dgrant@mantissarow.com CAYCE State Street Baptist Church is seeking a part time Music Director/Worship Leader who will be responsible for leading the church s graded choir program including directing the adult choir and leading the worship service (blended). Please send resume to the Personnel Committee Attention Jay Zeigler, State Street Baptist Church; 1420 State Street; Cayce, SC or to jay.zeigler@amcor.com COLUMBIA Christ the King Lutheran Church, 7239 Patterson Road, 29209, PO Box 9161, Columbia, , 803/ Parish musician; Weekly Eucharist at 10:45 Sunday and seasonal services. Blended style of worship using three hymnals, piano and organ. Organ is an 1861 E. and G. G. Hook tracker, one manual. Knowledge of liturgical style of worship important. Please call Pastor Mark Buchan at 803/ , at pastormarkctk@gmail.com or send a resume to the mailing address above. Gethsemane Lutheran Church, 6904 Satchelford Road, 29206, is seeking a part-time Organist and Choir Director starting in August (Contact Susan Sturkie at sloopystur@aol.com or the church contact person for a complete job description.) Qualified applicants should resume and letter of interest to Elizabeth Barrett at elbarrett@ymail.com or call Sandlapper Singers Artistic Director. Position available July 1, The Artistic Director of the Sandlapper Singers is a part-time position that currently includes eight two-hour weekly rehearsals prior to each series concert as well as time used for selecting repertoire and traveling to and performing at concerts. Salary is negotiable, based on education and experience. For full job description, please visit Submit cover letter, resume, and the names and contact information of at least three references to searchcommittee@sandlappersingers.org. Finalists should be prepared to submit a video of a rehearsal and to participate in an actual rehearsal and concert during the season. Please, no telephone calls. **St. Paul's Lutheran Church, 1715 Bull Street in downtown Columbia, SC is seeking a part-time Organist/choir accompanist to play a 3 manual, 24 rank Moeller organ. Two traditional Sunday services, choir rehearsal, special services, weddings and funerals. Qualified candidates will have demonstrated excellence in organ performance and accompanying skills. Salary commensurate with experience. Please contact The Reverend Dr. Tony A Metze at (803) or pastor@stpaulslutherancolumbia.com. **Windsor United Methodist Church, 9500 Windsor Lake Blvd. Columbia Mid-size United Methodist church is seeking a Music Director for diverse church in metropolitan area to arrange all music and arts for two Sunday worship services - one traditional and one casual/contemporary. Responsibilities include, but are not limited to, directing the adult, youth and handbell choirs for the traditional service, and serving as worship leader and producer for the contemporary service. The ideal candidate has experience producing various service types incorporating drama, video, music and dance as appropriate, while collaborating with pastoral staff. In addition, ideal candidate should be comfortable singing in both traditional and contemporary styles. Position requires 20 hours per week and pay is commensurate with experience. Please resumé and references to windsorumc@bellsouth.net or fax to

13 GILBERT Cherokee Presbyterian Church, 3622 Augusta Highway, Gilbert, SC (803) Music Director. Please forward your resume to Description: The church musician is responsible for planning and leading the music played and sung during worship services in accordance with the mission, vision and values of Cherokee Presbyterian Church. Director has experience and training in contemporary and traditional church worship music, directing a band, leading singers, providing leadership and management, and experience in creating a clear professional sound. (For complete job description, contact the church or Susan Sturkie at sloopystur@aol.com.) LEXINGTON St. Matthews Lutheran Church, 1273 Calks Ferry Road, Lexington is seeking a part-time Church Organist and Choir Director. The successful candidate will work with the pastor to enhance the music program, play for one Sunday morning service and rehearse the choir on Wednesday evenings. Contact Pastor Bob Helton pbob@sml-lex.org or by phone at (803) NEWBERRY Mayer Memorial Lutheran Church. Part time organist/choir director-1 Sun. a.m. service, 1 choir rehearsal. Sent resume to 1307 Drayton Street, Newberry, SC or call for more information. ST. MATTHEWS St. Paul United Methodist Church, 202 East Bridge St., St. Matthews, S. C Organist & Choir Director, Moeller Pipe Organ, Contact Rev. Suzanne B. Walker (office) sbwalker@umcsc.org WEST COLUMBIA Mt. Hebron United Methodist Church, 3050 Leaphart Rd, West Columbia, SC. Part-time organist/choir accompanist. 2- manual, 19 rank Schantz organ. Two traditional Sunday services, choir rehearsal, special services as needed. Qualified candidates will have demonstrated excellence in organ performance and accompanying skills. Contact Tom Brunson at tbrunson@mthebronumc.com or (803) WINNSBORO First Baptist Church, P.O. Box 59, Winnsboro, SC Minister of Music/Choir Director. The Director of Music is to assist the Pastor in planning and leading the worship service and to provide direction for the church music groups. The Director of Music will supervise the pianist and organist. Introduce a graded choir program-preschool through senior adults. Direct music groups as needed coordinating the music ministry with the entire church program emphasis. Arrange and provide music for all worship services, weddings, funerals and other activities as requested. Send resume to FBC, P.O. Box 59, Winnsboro, SC 29180, Att. Personnel Chairman. For more information and a complete job description, please contact Dale Connor at dalec@truvista.net. 13