THE EN CHAMADE. From the Dean: Carolyn Mason. Newsletter of the American Guild of Organists, Memphis Chapter October 2016

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1 THE EN CHAMADE Newsletter of the American Guild of Organists, Memphis Chapter October 2016 From the Dean: The monthly meeting in September at Grace-St. Luke s Episcopal was a great way to begin the year of the AGO- Memphis Chapter. Thanks to Wesley Emerson and Debbie Smith for hosting our dinner and program. It was a treat to hear the new antiphonal organ, played so beautifully by Debbie Smith and to hear from Wesley about the renovations to the worship space. No doubt the work that was done will indeed enhance the worship experience. Monday, October 2 is the date for our next meeting, which will be held at a slightly different time to accommodate the students from Colonial Middle School who will be attending. St. Brigid s Catholic church will host Pipes, Pedals and Pizza. Students will assemble at 4:00 to learn all about the pipe organ, have a chance to play the organ and ask questions of presenters Greg Koziel and Jim Walsmith. Members are encouraged to attend this session with the students. Following the demonstration and exploration, the students will eat a dinner of pizza. The AGO members will have their regular meal at 6:30 followed by a business meeting and fellowship. At the August Executive Committee meeting, there was much discussion about advertising our events more effectively. Look up AGO Memphis on Facebook and like us. Look for listing programs in the Commercial Appeal, Memphis Flyer, Go Memphis and others. Other ways to advertise is for you to personally send a copy of this newsletter to members of your church who like the pipe organ. In addition, in coming months, attractive, colorful flyers will be available for you to download and print for your choir/church family. We have great programs planned for the year. Please make a concerted effort to invite friends to our programs. Hope to see you in a few weeks at St. Brigid s. Waiting for cooler temps, Sincerely, Carolyn Mason 1

2 C HAPTER MEETINGS 6pm -Social, 6:30-Dinner, 7:00-Meeting for AGO members, 7:30-Program Monday, October 3, 2016 Pedals, Pipes, and Pizza Young people s educational session with Jim Walsmith and Greg Koziel 4:00pm 5:30pm: Presentation 5:30 6:00 Pizza for students ($2 per student) 6:00 Social Gathering; 6:30 Chapter Dinner and Meeting St. Brigid Catholic Church, 7801 Lowrance, Monday, November 7, 2016 Historic Organs of Germany: Presentation and Performance by Dr. Bob Knupp from Mississippi College 6:00 Social Gathering; 6:30pm Dinner Meeting; 7:30pm Program Lord of Life Lutheran Church, 6865 Poplar Pike, Monday, December 5, 2016 Advent Potluck Party, 6pm Home of John Palmer and Dave Ousset, 655 S. Riverside Drive, Friday, January 13, 2017 Dr. Walter Hilse, Recitalist 6:00 Social Gathering; 6:30pm Dinner Meeting; 7:30pm Program This program is designated a Billy J. Christian Memorial Concert Idlewild Presbyterian Church, 1750 Union Ave., Dr. Walter Hilse, AGO Exam Prep Workshop Saturday, January 14, am-12pm - Literature Workshop Noon-Lunch 1pm-3pm - AGO Certification Skills class Idlewild Presbyterian Church, 1750 Union Ave., Friday, February 10, 2017 Ken Cowan, Recitalist 6:00 Social Gathering and 6:30pm Dinner Meeting: St. Peter Catholic Church, 190 Adams Avenue, :30pm Program: Calvary Episcopal Church,102 N. Second St., *Note: The dinner and program are at different locations (across the street). Monday, March 6, 2017 Organ Plus One The Sequel 6:00 Social Gathering; 6:30pm Dinner Meeting; 7:30pm Program Collierville United Methodist Church, 454 W. Poplar Ave.,

3 C HAPTER MEETINGS (CONTINUED) 6pm -Social, 6:30-Dinner, 7:00-Meeting for AGO members, 7:30-Program Monday, April 3, 2017 Collegium Musicum with Dr. Ken Kreitner 6:00 Social Gathering; 6:30pm Dinner Meeting; 7:30pm Program Cathedral of the Immaculate Conception, 1695 Central Ave., Monday, May 8, 2017 Progressive Dinner and Office Installation 6:30pm 9:00pm Three-course meal: each course at a different location! St. George s Episcopal Church, 2425 S. Germantown Rd., Germantown Presbyterian Church, 2363 S. Germantown Rd., Germantown United Methodist Church, 2331 S. Germantown Rd., Positions Available FOR UP-TO-DATE POSITION INFORMATION OR FOR MORE DETAILED INFORMATION CHECK THE LISTINGS ON OUR WEBSITE: Director of Music Ministries Trinity United Methodist Church 1738 Galloway Avenue, Memphis TN, Office: ~ Cell: Fax: ~ Web: trinityumcmemphis.org Start Date: January 1, 2017 Application Due: September 15, 2016 Interested applicants may cover letter and resume to: Rev. Jonathan Bratt Carle: jonathan@trinityumcmemphis.org. Sunday - 10:55 AM (warm-up 10:30); Wednesday Rehearsal: 6:30-8 PM Instruments: Yamaha grand piano; Austin 2-manual pipe organ (19 ranks) Bachelor's degree in music with a major in organ performance (preferred) or piano (performance or accompanying) or sufficient professional proficiency and experience. Minimum of 3 years experience in church music ministry.. Organ: Austin, 2 manual. Associate Minister: Music and Worship (Part-Time) Second Baptist Church 4680 Walnut Grove Road, Memphis, TN Second Baptist Church in Memphis, TN is seeking a part-time Minister of Music and Worship to plan and coordinate church music and worship for all ages, to include various music groups and styles. We are a theologically moderate church that is highly committed to missions. We worship in a creative traditional framework and desire quality, live music that embraces many genres. Our Minister of Music and Worship will be a person of active faith with a servant spirit, called to congregational ministry. Experience in direction of choral and instrumental music is highly preferred. Contact Catherine Lewis, Search Committee Chair musicsearch@2ndmemphis.org 3

4 Organist Trinity Baptist Church 8899 Trinity Road Cordova, TN Sunday 10:30 AM service Special services and rehearsals as needed (rare) First right of refusal for wedding and funerals (organ only) Organ: Rodgers Concert Series 3 manual (+ pedal) 76 stops Competitive salary. Contact Ryan Heritage: rheritage@trinitybaptistchurch.org Director of Music/Organist First Presbyterian Church 166 Poplar Avenue Memphis, TN Sunday AM worship; Wednesday PM rehearsal; weddings, funerals, other special services. Full job description forthcoming Organ: 3-manual, 28-rank Wicks (1950s) Contact the Church: , firstpresmemphis@bellsouth.net Organist First Presbyterian Church 403 S. Main Street Covington, TN Sunday 10 AM service; Wednesday rehearsal (7-8:30 PM) Special services include: Christmas, Maundy Thursday Funerals and wedding (first right of refusal) 2 weeks vacation annually Organ: Aeolian-Skinner (1951); console rebuilt (1990) Contact Debbie Gordon, Organ Committee Delegate: ,debbiegordon183@gmail.com or Dr. Scott Sealy: , cscottsealy@gmail.com Organist (part-time) Saint Mary s Episcopal Church 108 N. King Ave Dyersburg, TN Saint Mary s is seeking an organist to lead our worship at one service each Sunday at 10:30 am and for special services including Christmas Eve and Holy Week. Contact the Rev. Gary Meade: , gmeade@stmarysdyersburg.org To list a position in this printed newsletter and to place on the chapter website, an authorized representative of the church/institution must submit the information. Although listings are free of charge, the Executive Board of the Memphis Chapter reserves the right to review and refuse an advertisement. Listings should include a description of the position's duties and pertinent details such as: job title, number of worship services, rehearsals, choirs/ensembles, type of instrument to be played, etc. Send listings to Jane Scharding Smedley: electronically (mrsjane@bellsouth.net); by fax ( ); mail (22 South Reese Street, Memphis, TN 38111). For more information, contact Jane at: , ext. 15. No listing will be accepted over the telephone. Additional information may be found online at The Substitute List has been revised on the website - please continue to notify Jane Scharding Smedley of any changes needed at: mrsjane@bellsouth.net. We are happy to list your events for the use of our members. Please be sure to include the day, date, time, venue/church name and address. If you send an attachment, please be sure that it is in text or document form. No PDFs, please! Graphics and text in the body of an are fine. 4

5 CALENDAR OF EVENTS All events are free admission unless otherwise noted Sunday, October 2, 5:00 p.m. A Service of Evensong Music by Noble, Bertalot, Rheinberger, and Garrett sung by the Calvary Choir. Kristin Lensch, director; John Palmer, organist. Calvary Episcopal Church, 102 N. Second St., Memphis, TN Friday, October 7, 7:00 p.m. "High Lonesome Mass" (Bluegrass) Mass, by Tim Sharp, sung by the Rhodes Singers, directed by Mona Kreitner, at St. George's Episcopal Church, 2425 So. Germantown Rd., Germantown. Reception to follow. Sponsored by Rhodes College, St. George's Friends of Music, and Herb and the Rev. Dorothy Wells. Friday, October 28, 7:30 p.m. My Secret Heart: Chanticleer, in concert Inside the heart lie strong and seductive forces not the least of which is love fond and foolish, ribald, romantic, bawdy, and bashful, as well as hidden, forbidden, feverish and forever. Chanticleer, a GRAMMY award-winning a cappella choir of twelve male voices sing a program of praises of the Virgin Mary from the Song of Songs, French madrigals, and works of Tomas Luis de Victoria, Francisco Guerrero, Eric Whitacre, Mikhail Glinka, Stephen Foster, and others. See to purchase $25 general admission tickets. Secure parking available in lot behind the church, accessible from B.B.King Blvd, Jefferson, and Adams. Reception following. Calvary Episcopal Church, 102 N. Second St., Memphis, TN Sunday, October 30, 7:00 p.m. Music at St. Mary s Phantom Phavorites Halloween concert with organist Dennis Janzer and vocalists Bethania Baray, Dale DeWood and Drew Massengale. Bach s Toccata and Fugue in d minor, ghoulish organ solos and selections from Webber s Phantom. Costumes welcomed. A concert not to be missed! St. Mary s Episcopal Cathedral, 700 Poplar Av, Memphis, TN Thursday, November 3, 7:30 p.m. Janette Fishell performing in the twenty-eighth annual Carolyn Townsend McAfee Organ Concert in G. M. Savage Memorial Chapel at Union University in Jackson, Tennessee on Thursday, There is no admission charge, and the public is cordially invited to attend. Sunday, November 6, 5:30 p.m. All Saints' Evensong, sung by the choirs of Church of the Holy Communion and St. George's, at Church of the Holy Communion, Perkins at Walnut Grove Rd., Memphis. Music by Ayleward, Howells, Sumsion. Sunday, December 4, 4:00 p.m. A Service of Advent Lessons & Carols Calvary Episcopal Church, 102 N. Second St., Memphis, TN Sunday, December 4, 7:30 p.m. 5

6 A Spectacular Christmas! with the Lindenwood Chancel Choir, Orchestra, Soloists, and organistconductor Chris Nemec. Included will be Randol Alan Bass s Christmas Flourish for orchestra and chorus, as well as other Christmas favorites. General admission tickets: $18, available October 10. Lindenwood Christian Church, 2400 Union Ave., Saturday, December 24, 10:30 p.m. Messe de Minuit pour Noël The Calvary Choir, together with a chamber orchestra, will present the charming Messe de Minuit pour Noël by Marc-Antoine Charpentier at 10:30 p.m., preceding the 11:00 p.m. Festival Eucharist. Calvary Episcopal Church, 102 N. Second St., Memphis, TN WELCOME! Member updates Brandon L. Dumas, Organist and Choirmaster at St. John s Episcopal Church. bldumas@gmail.com Cell: Joan A. Crisci, capriceviolinstudio@gmail.com The American Guild of Organists announces the 2017 AGO STUDENT COMMISSIONING PROJECT Grants of $1,000 awarded to four collaborative composer-and-organist pairs for the composition and performance of new works for the organ See TAO September issue page 4 or Concert pictures: Organist Debbie Smith, Music Associate, Grace St. Luke s demonstrated the new antiphonal organ built by Nichols and Simpson of Little Rock, Arkansas. Pictured seated at the new console in the rear balcony. Schantz installed the main/chancel organ in September guild event, Hosted by Wesley Emerson, Organist/Choirmaster. August summer concert Vicki Person and Kristin Lensch at Lord of Life Lutheran Church. 6

7 Enhancements Made to the Idlewild Organ Site of our January programs with Dr. Walter Hilse. For two weeks in August the Bedient Pipe Organ Company worked 10 hours a day, including weekends, to make repairs and enhancements to the Idlewild organ. The work included mending damaged pipes, cleaning, re-voicing and tuning. The results of the work include a greater singing quality and enhanced character to individual voices of the organ and a more unified ensemble of combined voices. Promptness of speech was also improved. During September, under the supervision of the Bedient Company, the Walker Digital Organ Company added three new voices to the organ. Soubasse 32, Montre 32, and Contre Trompette 32 were added to the pedal division and provide significant depth and cohesion to the ensemble of voices, particularly for the accompaniment of congregational song. Submitted by Barry Oliver EXECUTIVE COMMITTEE Elected Officers Dean Carolyn Mason Sub-Dean André Duvall, Recording Secretary Ty Legge Registrar Samson C. Toe Treasurer Joe Holloway Members-at-Large Walton Griffin (2019) Jane Scharding Smedley (2018) and Aaron Foster (2017) Appointed Officers (From ) Phil Brown, Professional Concerns and Development Marc Cerisier, Librarian Martha Israel, Scholarship Kelly Kramer, Education and Summer Recitals Wesley McPeters, Webmaster Barry Oliver, Examinations Jean Jones, Publicity The Rev. Nancy O Shea, Chaplain André Duvall, Membership Jane Scharding Smedley, Placement Coordinator Jane Scharding Smedley, Historian/Archivist Dennis Janzer, Newsletter Editor American Guild of Organists, Memphis Chapter P.O. Box , Memphis, TN

8 From the National Website: Mission, Vision, and Values Statement The mission of the American Guild of Organists is to foster a thriving community of musicians who share their knowledge and inspire passion for the organ. The vision of the American Guild of Organists is to engage, support, and uplift every organist. As a member of the American Guild of Organists you can connect with other organists enhance your skills as an organist and choral conductor celebrate the organ in historic and evolving contexts discover news of the organ and choral world online and in The American Organist nurture new organists of all ages share knowledge and expertise enjoy camaraderie at chapter events and conventions find inspiration and challenge receive encouragement from colleagues experience great organs and organists access career opportunities and job listings earn professional credentials through AGO certification Approved by the National Council, 5/10/16 For more information about the Guild and all it offers us, the members: 8