THE VOLUNTARY TRUMPET

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1 THE VOLUNTARY TRUMPET A PUBLICATION OF THE CHARLESTON CHAPTER OF THE AMERICAN GUILD OF ORGANISTS FEBRUARY 2018 The mission of the American Guild of Organists is to enrich lives through organ and choral music. 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. SLATE OF OFFICERS Every two years, AGO chapters are mandated by headquarters to elect officers to continue the leadership of the chapter. It s that time again. The nominating committee was composed of Dr. Bill Gudger, Nancy Lefter, and Dr. Julia Harlow. Their nominations for the executive board are as follows. For Dean: Loretta Haskell Loretta is currently serving as Sub-Dean of the chapter. She was previously Dean in the years , leading the chapter in its first Pipe Organ Encounter Plus for adults. She is Director of Music and Organist at St. Mark s Episcopal Church, runs a vibrant private studio for voice and piano, and is the K4-Third Grade Music Teacher at Charleston Catholic. For Sub-Dean: Jennifer McPherson Jennifer is a relative newcomer to the chapter. She is Minister of Music and Organist at First (Scots) Presbyterian Church. Go here for a full biography: For Secretary: Nancy Lefter Nancy has served the chapter in a number of capacities over many years. She teaches at The Citadel in the Fine Arts area, directing the choir, teaching courses, and playing for weddings. She is the assistant organist at the Cathedral Church of St. Luke and St. Paul. Nancy is a well-known jazz singer and can be heard frequently at celebratory functions around town. For Treasurer: Edmund LeRoy Ed has been treasurer since 2010 only because nobody else wants the job. He s the organist at Rodenberg Chapel at Franke at Seaside. Ed is Professor Emeritus of Music from Rollins College in Winter Park, FL. At Large: Katie Holland (until 2022) Katie is a rostered Deacon in the ELCA and Minister of Music at Lutheran Church of the Redeemer where she has served musically since 2010, directing the adult, children's, and handbell choirs. She completed her formal church music education at Lenoir-Rhyne University and Yale Divinity School and has been a resident of Charleston for nearly nine years. She lives with her husband, Andy, son, Lane, cat, Kitty, and betta fish, Gamma. Continues on p. 2

2 2 At Large: Scott Atwood, CAGO (until 2022) Scott is Director of Music Ministries and Organist-Choirmaster at Christ Our King Catholic Church. Go here for a full biography: m/join_us Continuing At Large Members until 2020 Ann Hood Ann is Director of Traditional Music Ministries at the Church of the Holy Cross, Sullivan s Island. She is a long-time member of the Charleston Chapter. You ll receive an soon asking for write-in candidates. Start thinking now about others you might want to see serve on the board. And you can propose your-self for a position. Huey Waldon Huey is Director of Music and Organist at Stella Maris Roman Catholic Church, Sullivan s Island. He is also active as music director for theatrical productions in the Charleston area. NEW PIPES FOR SUMMERALL In case you missed it, The Citadel has begun its restoration of the Summerall Chapel organ led by Cornel Zimmer Organ Builders. The new console is in place, a first step in a multi-phase project to restore and expand the historic pipe organ. At the completion of the project, this console will control the pipe organ of over 100 ranks! Installation of the Trompette Militaire on the rear wall is complete. This is the first real pipe stop to be added to the instrument. The case mimics the woodworking around the altar, and houses the blower in one tower, and the reservoir in the other. It is about 20' long, and hangs 24' above the chapel floor. The longest resonator is 8' long. The trompette was made by AR Schopps, voiced on 13" of wind. If you have a Facebook account, you can hear the trompette here: (You'll need to scroll through the photos.)

3 3 GODSPEED TO JACK CLEGHORN A long-time fixture in Charleston s musical scene, Jack Cleghorn left the Lowcountry in early fall to take up the post of Organist and Master of the Choristers at St. Paul s Episcopal Church in Fayetteville, Arkansas. He leaves his position at Stella Maris Catholic Church on Sullivan s Island where he was responsible for all aspects of the church s musical life, and where he conducted an annual youth choristers camp. He leaves also his post as music director of the Charleston Symphony Youth Orchestra. Everyone in the Charleston Chapter wishes him and his wife Grace a hearty Godspeed. St. Paul s is lucky indeed! If you didn t get a chance to say farewell, you can reach Jack at jack@stpaulsfay.org. IN MEMORIAM The chapter lost two dear friends recently, both from cancer. Randy Lesemann died Friday, December 22, Born in Oklahoma, he graduated from St. Andrews High School and The Citadel, Class of Randy served as a C-141 pilot in the U. S. Air Force during the Vietnam War. He then worked for the Federal Government and retired as an air traffic controller. He was a member of the Sons of Confederate Veterans, American Guild of Organists and The Huguenot Society of South Carolina. He was an active member of St. John's Lutheran Church where he also served on the vestry. The chapter made a contribution to St. John's Lutheran in Randy s name. The Rev. Sherry L. Owensby-Sikes, of Mt. Pleasant, SC, died November 4, She is survived by husband David Sikes. Sherry received a BME from University of Southern Mississippi, Hattiesburg, MS in 1967; an MDiv from Southeastern Theological Seminary, Wake Forest, NC in 1981; a STM from Lutheran Theological Southern Seminary, Columbia, SC in She continued her education through educational institutions and conferences throughout her working career. Ordained in the United Church of Christ, Sherry was called to serve the Evangelical Lutheran Church in America as Pastor, Good Shepherd Lutheran Church, Swansea, SC. In 2000, she was called to serve as Chaplain at Franke at Seaside in Mt. Pleasant, SC and was installed in Sherry's working life was dedicated to the education and ministry of others. She served as chaplain to the Charleston Chapter for a time. The chapter made a donation in her memory to Lutheran Hospice.

4 4 CHAPTER PROGRAMS MONDAY, SEPTEMBER 11, 2017 COCKTAILS 6:15 PM / DINNER 7:00 PM CANCELED, THANKS TO HURRICANE IRMA EAT, MEET, AND GREET DINNER: THE ORIGINAL MS. ROSE S FINE FOODS AND COCKTAILS 1090 Sam Rittenberg Blvd, Charleston, SC 29407, (843) OCTOBER 9, 2017 DINNER 6:30 PM / PROGRAM 7:30 PM CHAPTER MEETING: BUILDING AND GROWING CHILDREN'S CHOIRS: STRATEGIES FOR SUCCESS Suzanne and Scott Atwood, presenters Christ Our King Catholic Church (1122 Russell Dr, Mount Pleasant 29464) NOVEMBER AND DECEMBER NO MEETINGS FRIDAY, JANUARY 12, :00 PM ANNUAL EPIPHANY PARTY Dockside Condominium, Club Room (330 Concord St., Charleston 29401) TUESDAY, FEBRUARY 13, 2018 DINNER 6:30 PM / PROGRAM 7:30 PM CHAPTER MEETING: THE ORGAN IN REFORM JEWISH LITURGY Dr. Julia Harlow, presenter Congregation Kahal Kadosh Beth Elohim (90 Hasell St, Charleston 29401) MONDAY, MARCH 12, 2018 PROGRAM 7:30 PM (Dinner on your own) MUSIC TECHNOLOGY FOR CHURCH MUSICIANS Huey Waldon, presenter The Citadel 171 Moultrie St, Charleston 29409) Exact location on campus will follow. APRIL NO MEETING MONDAY, MAY 14, 2018 DINNER 6:30 PM / PROGRAM 7:30 PM CLERGY DINNER AND INSTALLATION OF NEW OFFICERS. Church of the Holy Communion (218 Ashley Ave, Charleston 29403)

5 5 CALENDAR SUNDAY, FEBRUARY 18, 3:00 PM THIRD SUNDAY AT THREE CONCERT SERIES EMILEE JOHNSON AND FRIENDS The harpist and her friends present a program featuring a wide and diverse collection of pieces for harp ensemble as well as strings and woodwinds. Music by Fauré, Rodrigo, and Ravel. St. Theresa The Little Flower Catholic Church, 1101 Dorchester Rd, Summerville. SUNDAY, FEBRUARY 18, 4:00 PM CHORAL EVENSONG Second Evening Service and Miserere mei Deus by William Byrd. Grace Church Cathedral, 98 Wentworth St, Charleston SUNDAY, FEBRUARY 25, 4:00 PM CHORAL EVENSONG SUNG BY THE KING S COUNTERPOINT Evening Canticles in F by Sir George Dyson and Lux aeterna by Edward Elgar. Grace Church Cathedral, 98 Wentworth St, Charleston SUNDAY, FEBRUARY 25, 4:00 PM MAXINE THÉVENOT, ORGAN The Canadian organ virtuoso w ill appear in concert at Winthrop University. Music by Barrie Cabena, Denis Bédard, Cabézon, Vierne, and J. S. Bach. Tickets.$15 ($8 students & senior citizens), available through SUNDAY, MARCH 4, 4:00 PM CHORAL EVENSONG Evening Canticles in C Minor by Sir George Dyson and God so loved the world by Bob Chilcott. Grace Church Cathedral, 98 Wentworth St, Charleston MONDAY, MARCH 5, 7:30 PM THE FURMAN SINGERS The celebrated choral group under the direction of Prof. Hugh F. Floyd (with Dr. Charles Tompkins, organ). Grace Church Cathedral, 98 Wentworth St, Charleston Tickets $10-$20. Tickets can be purchased ahead of time ($4 fee) at SUNDAY, MARCH 11, 4:00 PM CHORAL EVENSONG SUNG BY THE CHOIR OF GRACE CHURCH, TORONTO The Dorian Service by Thomas Tallis and It is a thing most wonderful by Philip Moore. Grace Church Cathedral, 98 Wentworth St, Charleston SUNDAY, MARCH 18, 3:00 PM THIRD SUNDAY AT THREE CONCERT SERIES LINDA WILLS AND MARY SUE MCDANIEL, DUO-PIANISTS The duo pianists will showcase works by Wesley, Shostokovich, Schubert, and others. St. Theresa The Little Flower Catholic Church, 1101 Dorchester Rd, Summerville. SUNDAY, MARCH 18, 4:00 PM CHORAL EVENSONG Evening Canticles in D Minor by Thomas Walmisley and Jesu, grant me this I pray by Orlando Gibbons (arr. Bairstow). Grace Church Cathedral, 98 Wentworth St, Charleston SUNDAY, APRIL 15, 3:00 PM THIRD SUNDAY AT THREE CONCERT SERIES JACQUIE JONES AND PATRICIA HANNEMANN, DUO-PIANISTS The duo pianists in concert. St. Theresa The Little Flower Catholic Church, 1101 Dorchester Rd, Summerville.. SUNDAY, APRIL 22, 4:00 PM CHORAL EVENSONG FOR THE FEAST OF ST. GEORGE THE MARTYR, PATRON SAINT OF ENGLAND Evening Service in E Major by Herbert Murrill and Let all the world by Kenneth Leighton. Grace Church Cathedral, 98 Wentworth St, Charleston

6 6 SUNDAY, MAY 20, 3:00 PM THIRD SUNDAY AT THREE CONCERT SERIES THE JEWEL TONES The women's choral group led by director Deborah Styles with James Moore, piano. St. Theresa The Little Flower Catholic Church, 1101 Dorchester Rd, Summerville. SUNDAY, MAY 27, 3:00 PM CHORAL EVENSONG FOR TRINITY SUNDAY SUNG WITH THE KING'S COUNTERPOINT The St. Paul's Service by Herbert Howells and I saw the Lord by Sir John Stainer. Grace Church Cathedral, 98 Wentworth St, Charleston POSITIONS AVAILABLE CHARLESTON: OLD ST. ANDREWS PARISH CHURCH (ACNA) Old St. Andrew's Parish Church (2604 Ashley River Road, Charleston, SC 29414) is immediately seeking an Organist and Keyboard Player for our 11:00 sung Eucharist Service and/or a Leader/Keyboard Player for our 9:00 Family Service. These two posts can be taken by the same person or we would consider splitting them. We are the oldest church south of Virginia and the 25th oldest church in the USA and we have three services each Sunday at 8:00am (Spoken), 9:00am (Family Service) and 11:00am (Sung Eucharist). Our combined congregation for these services is in the region of 350. The 11:00 service has a superb choir which is under the direction of our Director of Music, David Acres, and the 9:00 service also has an excellent ensemble of singers that would remain under the direction of our Organist/Keyboard player. There are choir rehearsals on a Thursday evening each week. This is a salaried post and all applications for further information, or to set up an interview for the position/s available should be directed to: musicdirector@oldstandrews.org or via 'phone on (216) Salary is negotiable and will be commensurate with local guidelines. (Posted 1/8/18) LEXINGTON, SC: SAXE GOTHA PRESBYTERIAN CHURCH Saxe Gotha Presbyterian Church is seeking applications to fill the part time position of Organist/Music Associate. SGPC is a thriving ECO non-liturgical congregation in the heart of Lexington, SC, with an engaging music and arts ministry. Responsibilities include providing organ accompaniment for two traditional worship services, accompanying weekly adult and youth choir rehearsals, directing the handbell ensemble, and playing for funerals and weddings. The organist will serve on a team that includes the Director of Music and Arts, several audio/visual specialists and a staff pianist. Qualified candidates will possess at least an undergraduate degree in music and/or appropriate experience in a traditional worship setting. This position has the possibility for expanding for the right candidate to complete administrative tasks for the worship and arts ministry. This position can range from 10 to 30 hours a week with a salary ranging $18,000 to $40,000 and will be based on education, experience, and hours worked. All interested candidates should contact Director of Music and Arts, Hal McIntosh at hmcintosh@saxegotha.org or , extension 13. (Posted 1/8/18) DANIEL ISLAND: ST. CLARE OF ASSISI CATHOLIC CHURCH St. Clare, a new parish established Easter Sunday 2014, is seeking a Director of Music and Liturgy. Click here for a PDF describing the responsibilities of and qualifications for the position. Resumes may be sent to the Rev. H. Gregory West, JCL at gwest@clare.church. The church's website is: (Posted 12/13/17)

7 7 SUMMERVILLE: ST. LUKE S EVANGELICAL LUTHERAN CHURCH (ELCA) St. Luke s, an Evangelical Lutheran Church located in the heart of Summerville, South Carolina, seeks applicants for the position of Director of Music Ministries. This is a full-time position with primary responsibilities for providing music for all worship services on our 18-rank Schantz pipe organ, directing all choirs, and musical ensembles. Other duties and responsibilities are listed below. Applications will be accepted until the position is filled. Salary is negotiable and is based upon experience. The start date is also negotiable but preferably no later than April 15, Go to the AGO website ( to find a link to a PDF outlining duties and responsibilities. Applications should include a letter of interest and resume and be sent to searchcommittee@sllc.org. Questions can be directed to the Search Committee Chair, George Metz, at that . (Posted 11/14/17) NORTH CHARLESTON: ALDERSGATE UNITED METHODIST CHURCH Aldersgate UMC of North Charleston, SC, is looking to hire a Traditional Worship Leader. This position is responsible for directing our choir and overseeing our music program. The Worship Leader would help offer diverse styles of music such as traditional hymns on the organ and Clavinova, as well as coordinating or recruiting talent for contemporary songs, southern gospel, African American gospel, and other pertinent styles on occasion. We desire an applicant deeply committed to the Christian faith and passionate about creating a worshipful environment. The Worship Leader should be able to play the organ, Clavinova, and conduct the choir. Salary is negotiable and based upon experience. To learn more, view our job description, or to apply please visit our website at or call our office at (843) (Posted 10/31/17) ISLE OF PALMS: FIRST UNITED METHODIST CHURCH First Methodist seeks a full time Director of Music to lead its program of traditional music. Responsibilities include: Leading congregational singing from organ or piano in the two traditional services Directing and accompanying choirs Planning, scheduling and leading rehearsals of the church s choirs, ensembles, and handbell choir Special emphasis on developing a children s choir The organ is an Allen III/58 (232 voices) electronic. The piano is a Yamaha baby grand. First United Methodist Church is a growing, seaside church serving the East Cooper area of Charleston. Candidates may send resumes and letters of interest to the Rev. Thomas Smith at pastorthomas@iopmethodist.com. (Posted 10/5/17) CHARLESTON: HOLY SPIRIT EVANGELICAL LUTHERAN CHURCH (ELCA) Holy Spirit Lutheran Church is a growing congregation located in the West Ashley area of Charleston, South Carolina seeking a part-time (12-15 hours per week) Director of Music/Organist. The newly built sanctuary has outstanding acoustics. The 3-manual 1963 Noehren Pipe Organ was rebuilt and updated by John-Paul Buzard Pipe Organ Builders in 2016 (26 independent stops, 37 ranks). Traditional Sunday morning service at 11:00 a.m., seasonal non-sunday services, and weekly Wednesday evening Chancel Choir rehearsals. Bachelor Degree in Music preferred. Experience in playing a pipe organ required. Competitive Salary. Go to the AGO website ( to find a link to a PDF outlining duties and responsibilities. cover letter, resume, and references to: Barbara Habhegger, Organist Search Committee Chair at bahabhegger@att.net. For more detailed information call Please leave a message and call back number. (Posted 10/5/17)

8 8 BEAUFORT: CARTERET STREET UNITED METHODIST CHURCH Carteret Street United Methodist Church, Beaufort, SC, is seeking a part-time organist who will provide music in a worshipful spirit on Sunday morning and other occasions. Persons interested in applying should provide a complete resume and no less than three professional references. Send resume and references to Mrs. Cindy Keener, Chair, Staff-Parish Relations Committee: CSUMC@islc.net. Church Office Phone: (843) (Posted 7/10/17) MISCELLANY AGO MUSIC EXCHANGE There is still much music in the AGO Music Exchange housed at Second Presbyterian Church. There are a couple hundred titles of organ music and many choral anthems. To get a PDF listing of organ (by composer), organ plus instrument, piano, wedding, Advent/Christmas, collections, etc., or to schedule a time to come browse the collection, please Julia Harlow, juliah.6@juno.com. The collection is free to AGO members and their students. There are also many choral anthems. In addition to this are many anthems for SAB, two-part, unison, junior and children's choirs. There are also several vocal solos (many wedding), and 300+ individual copies of anthems. Organization of that is underway, but that won t be cataloged. You are welcome to come and browse. There is a piano in the room to try things out. Please come by and take some music! As always, if you have organ music that you do not need anymore, and want to donate to the Exchange, please let Julia know, and we can arrange that. Please do not donate any more piano, choral or vocal music for the time being. For a PDF of organ music go to this area at agocharleston.org. FREE PRESBYTERIAN HYMNALS FREE to church, school, or organization: copies of The Presbyterian Hymnal: Hymns, Psalms, and Spiritual Songs (1990) many copies in very good to somewhat worn condition, and several copies of Large Print Edition (just large text, no music). We have approx. 400, so if you are interested please let Julia Harlow know how many you would like. her at: jharlow@2ndpc.org. Alan Hunter, February 9 Patrick Ryan, February 13 Eszter Ablonczy, February 19 Lee Kohlenberg, February 21

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11 11 CHAPTER OFFICERS Dean Jason Pedeaux Sub-Dean Loretta Haskell Secretary Susanne Jeter Treasurer, Webmaster Edmund LeRoy Please contact the treasurer with any changes of address, telephone number, or other information. Members-at-Large Nancy Lefter Huey Waldon Julia Harlow Ann Longdon Hood Immediate Past Dean Todd Monsell Visit our Chapter website: Also, check out our Southeastern Region blog at: