ENCHAMADE THE CHARLOTTE CHAPTER OF THE OCTOBER 2018 AMERICAN GUILD OF ORGANISTS Organ Music for Fall Festivals Monday, October 22, 2018 7:30 PM Repertoire suggestions and performances of favorites by AGO Board Members St. Mark s Lutheran Church 1001 Queens Road Charlotte, NC 28207 IN THIS ISSUE Dean s Message Featured AGO Member: Ginger Wyrick Your AGO Board at work In Memorium: Bob Stigall Charlotte AGO Programming (2018-19) Member Recommendations: Organ Music for Fall Upcoming Concerts Advertisements "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."
Jane Cain, AAGO, Charlotte Chapter Dean E-mail: jcain@dcpc.org Office: (704) 892-5641 A MESSAGE FROM THE DEAN LEGACY: a heritage that is left for those who come after. Every person and every organization leaves a legacy, whether or not they know it or whether they intend to. It might be a legacy of joy, or a legacy of neglect, or it could be something material. In the case of our chapter, what will be our legacy to coming generations of organists and organ enthusiasts? The exciting news is that, thanks to the hard work of many of our members, the Regional Convention that we hosted in 2015 made a very nice profit. That money was put in a separate bank account, awaiting a plan for its use. This spring the board formed a Legacy Task Force to consider how we might use this fund to make a lasting mark. Two projects are in the planning stage. At the September meeting, the board voted to purchase an Orgelkids kit. This is a beautifully handcrafted, two-octave, two-rank working tracker organ that can be assembled and disassembled by children or adults, teaching them how an organ works and giving them the satisfaction of creating something of beauty. We will be able to use it for chapter events, loan it to members to use in their churches, transport it to conferences, potentially even rent it out. Beth Harrison has volunteered to care for it, and we will develop policies for its use and other people to help oversee it. There is a waiting list so ours would not arrive until Dec. 2019. There have been recent articles in both the May TAO and the new online journal Vox Humana. Here are the links: https://www.voxhumanajournal.com/scheessele2018; https://mydigitalpublication.com/publication/?i=490188&p=&l=&m=&ver=&view=&pp=#{% 22issue_id%22:490188,%22page%22:52} The board is very enthusiastic about this project and welcomes your thoughts and ideas. Also in the early planning stages is a local recording project that we believe will be another kind of legacy. More about that when we have details. Good things are happening in Charlotte! Shalom, Jane
Featured AGO Member: Ginger Wyrick Interviewed by Lee Northcutt LN: How long have you been a member of AGO? GW: I have been a member since 1995. LN: Please tell us a little about yourself (ie, where you were born, family, pets, hobbies, etc). GW: I was born in Greensboro, NC and grew up in the Piedmont region of NC. My parents and grandmother are still in Elon and I have a sister in Gibsonville. We have a close extended family with lots of cousins. Every Sunday afternoon was spent at one of my grandparents' homes. My dad's side of the family still gets together once a month and at major holidays for a family meal. I am a dog person, however there are currently no pets. My beloved Scottie, Allegro à la Paws (Alle), lived to be 16. She was a feisty terrier, true to her breed. Richard and I enjoy traveling and hiking. Interesting adventures include backpacking into the Grand Canyon and camping at the bottom, experiencing life in the bush of northern Nigeria, and backpacking Europe. LN: Will you please tell us about your early music training and how you got interested in the organ? GW: We had a large 19th century upright piano in our home, which I still have. My mother would play occasionally, and my sister and I sang in church. My earliest memory of singing a solo is at age 5. I soon began piano lessons, first from the church pianist who came to our home for lessons, and continuing with Miss Minnie Lashley. I had two lessons each week at 7:30 am. My mother would wait in the car during my 30 minute lesson then take me to school. Miss Lashley believed in scales and finger studies, including Hanon, Czerny, and Cramer. She also encouraged the playing of hymns with regular assignments from the Baptist 1956. Solo repertoire was assigned only in preparation for the annual recital. I started playing at church on Sunday evenings for an occasional offertory and weekly activities when I was 10. I later studied with Elaine Bingenheimer through the Elon College Piano Preparatory program. It was during this time that I won a hymn playing festival adjudicated by Dale Caldwell, a local church organist in Burlington. I added organ lessons to my studies with Mr. Caldwell, practicing during the week at my local church.
I started playing flute in middle school band and dearly loved marching throughout high school. I continued studying throughout college and was principal flutist with the university concert band. I still play with a chamber group and volunteer at Novant Hospital each month. You will hear us playing in the lobby. We present various programs, including lecture recitals for the Shepherd Center and Aldersgate, and occasionally play a paying gig. LN: Where did you attend college/grad school and what degrees do you currently hold? GW: I did my undergraduate work at UNC Greensboro, where I graduated with a Bachelor of Music degree. I earned a Master of Music and a Master of Sacred Music from Southern Methodist University. LN: I know you personally and know that you are involved in the greater musical community in many different ways other than playing the organ in church. Will you share with our members some of the other ways that music plays an important role in your daily life? GW: I am on the music faculty at UNCC, directing the women's choir, teaching theory/aural skills classes, and overseeing a children's choir for our music education students. I am also available as an accompanist for juries, competitions, and recitals. I am a past president for the NC American Choral Directors Association and currently serve as the Membership Chair. I recently led a national teleconference for ACDA presenting ideas to state and national leadership on member recruitment and retention. Other leadership involvement includes the Charlotte Piano Teachers Forum (Chaplain and Chair for the Scholarship and Endowment Fund) and Metropolitan Music Ministries. This June completed my three-year service on the Charlotte AGO board. LN: Having had a long and distinguished church music career, what would you say was your most satisfying accomplishment or career highlight? GW: Writing and editing for Abingdon Press was wonderful. I enjoyed creating curriculum resources and helping equip church leadership. The Publishing House sent me out to lead training events allowing me to meet many church leaders across the country. LN: Is there any particular advice that you could pass along to upcoming church musicians? GW: Remember your Audience. As you select repertoire and as you play, the intent should be worship, not of self, nor of congregation, but of the Lord Jesus Christ. It is challenging as musicians to transcend from performer to servant. LN: Thank you very much for taking the time to share a little bit about yourself with our chapter members.
Your Board at work.... The board of the Charlotte AGO Chapter met on Monday night September 10. Highlights of the meeting were: Reviewed the programs lineup for the upcoming 2018-19 season Reviewed the success of the Summer Recital Series raised over $4000.00 for scholarships! Planned fun educational opportunities for young folks to be exposed to the pipe organ Discussed our chapter yearbook information and mailing to the members *********************************** The Charlotte AGO expresses sympathy to Ann Stigall upon the passing of her husband, Bob Stigall March 31, 1934 September 27, 2018. Funeral Service: Monday, October 8 at 11:00 AM St. Peter s Episcopal Church Memorial gifts to: Stigall Scholarship Fund c/o Jane Cain, Dean Davidson College Presbyterian Church P.O. Box 377, Davidson, NC 28036 St. Peter s Episcopal Church The Choir School at St. Peter s Episcopal Church 115 W Seventh Street Charlotte, NC 28202
Charlotte AGO Programs 2018-19 Organ Music for Fall Festivals Date: Mon, 10/22, 7:30 Venue: St. Mark s Lutheran Church, 1001 Queens Road, Charlotte, NC 28207 Dr. Jekyll and Mr. Hyde: Silent Film Accompaniment Date: Mon, 11/12, 7:30 Venue: Davidson College Presbyterian Church, 100 N Main St, Davidson NC 28036 Performer: Dorothy Papadakos Epiphany Dinner Date: Fri, 1/11, 6:00 appetizers, 6:30 dinner Venue: The Cypress, 3442 Cypress Club Dr, Charlotte NC 28210 Dinner music: Linda Liberty, piano Cost: $20/person Reservation deadline: 1/4 Margaret Sandresky: Reflections by The Composer with Performances of Her Music by Former Students Date: Mon, 2/25, 7:30 Venue: Providence United Methodist Church, 2810 Providence Rd, Charlotte NC Performers: Jane Arant, Martha Asti, Jane Cain, Mary Lou Peeples Peek Weekend: Jonathan Ryan Dates: Sat, 3/16, 9-12 master class Sun, 3/17, 3:00 recital Venue: Covenant Presbyterian, 1000 East Morehead St, Charlotte NC 28204 Myers Park Methodist: Chamber Choir Concert Installation Service and Dinner Date: Mon, 5/13, 6:00 dinner, 7:00 service Venue: Myers Park United Methodist Church, 1501 Queens Rd, Charlotte NC 28207 Cost: $11/person Menu: BBQ, potato salad, baked beans, cole slaw, cornbread, lemon cake, tea Reservation deadline: 5/6
Would You Consider? The Charlotte AGO is again inviting advertisements in one or all of our publications. Our newsletter and year book reach a wide audience, and is an ideal way to get your organization or service into the hands of our engaged members. We offer a wide variety of options to facilitate your budget. You can reference our pricing chart below to find your perfect fit. Would you consider advertising in any of our publications? If this interests you, please reach out to me at your earliest convenience at rdicks@covenantpresby.org. Keep in mind that the option to advertise in our Yearbook is only available for a few more days. Charlotte AGO Ad Pricing Format Newsletter Price (12 Months) Newsletter Price (Per Month) Yearbook Bundle Whole Page $110 $18 $50 $130 1/2 Letter $85 $12 $35 $100 1/4 Letter $60 $10 $22 $70 Business Card $40 $8 $15 $50 Member Recommendation: Organ Music for Fall Nun danket alle Gott: Marche triomphale, Op. 65, No. 59 by Sigfried Karg-Elert Nun danket alle Gott belongs to Karg-Elert s great multi-volume Op. 65 collection of 66 improvisations on chorales or German hymns. The collection was first published in 1909 and dedicated to the great organist Alexandre Guilmant. Nun danket alle Gott, known to most of us as the popular Christian hymn Now thank we all our God, belongs to Karg-Elert s group of pieces composed in celebration of the Harvest. It is a favorite of one of our chapter members for Thanksgiving services. The score, currently in the public domain, is available from the Petrucci Music Library.
Upcoming Concerts October 7 at 7:00 PM, Gail Archer will present an organ recital as part of an inaugural concert series at The Cathedral of St. Patrick, 1621 Dilworth Road East, Charlotte, NC. Tickets are $10 for adults, $5 for students, $25 for families; children 12 and under are free. Tickets may be purchased at www.stpatricks.org/concert-tickets or at the door. October 11, 12, 13 at 7:30 PM, The Bach Akademie Charlotte presents a concert entitled, Priceless Treasure: Bach and the Motet Tradition. Oct. 11 performance is at Matthews United Methodist Church as a Free Lecture Concert. Oct. 12 performance is at Davidson College Presbyterian Church; $20 General Admission. Oct. 13 is at Christ Church Charlotte; Tickets are $20 and $35. October 13 at 7:30 PM, Carolina Pro Musica presents Music for Queen Anne s Revenge the Golden Age of Piracy, including music by Purcell, Pepusch, sea chanteys, and folksongs. For more information and tickets: www.carolinapromusica,org or carolinapromusica@gmail,com. October 15 at 7:30 PM, Nicolas Haigh, Organist, and Margaret Carpenter Haigh, Soprano, perform music for organ and soprano. Davidson College Presbyterian Church (Davidson, NC). Free admission; Freewill offering received. For more information, visit www.dcpc.org/organ. October 21 at 3:00 PM, Carolina Pro Musica performs delights from the 18 th century. Ascension Lutheran Church, 1225 East Morehead Street, Charlotte, NC. Suggested donations: $10 for each adult and $5 for each child. October 26 at 7:00 PM, Silent Film Halloween Organ Concert and Fellowship, featuring organist Scott Foppiano improvising to the silent film version of "Phantom of the Opera". The concert will be family-friendly, providing a safe, festive Halloween environment with activities, treats, and costumes. First United Methodist Church, Charlotte, NC. Free parking available at 525 N. Tyron. For more information, call 704-333-9081. October 26 at 7:30 PM, Andrea Edith Moore, Soprano, and Klaus Jung, Pianist, present a concert entitled An Evening of Art Song at first United Methodist Church, 271 South Church Street, Salisbury, NC. For more information, see www.fumcsalisbury.org. October 28 at 7:00 PM, Halloween Concert featuring music by J.S. Bach, Dowland, Brahms, and others, and concluding with Halloween Carols sung by all, in the Henry Pfeiffer Chapel at Pfeiffer University (Misenheimer). Free admission. November 4 at 4:00 PM, Charles Frost, Organist of First Presbyterian Church in Hilton Head, SC, presents an organ recital featuring music of African-American Composers. Morningstar Lutheran Church, 12509 Idlewood Road, Matthews, NC. For more information, see mslcnc.org
Competitions and Conferences The Greater Columbia (SC) Chapter announced the ninth annual Young Organist Competition on Saturday, March 9, 2019. Applications due by February 1, 2019. For more information, see www.columbiaago.org/yoc.html. The French Organ Music Seminar is hosting a conference in New York City, October 23-27, 2018, featuring classes in French Improvisation and French Performance Practice. For more information, contact masakog@sbcglobal.net.
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www.charlotteago.org AMERICAN GUILD OF ORGANISTS CHARLOTTE CHAPTER Dr. Elizabeth Beth Harrison, Newsletter Editor Submissions to: ElizabethAHarrison@icloud.com or elizabeth.harrison@pfeiffer.edu Charlotte AGO Executive Board 2018-2019 Chapter Officers Jane Cain, Chapter Dean jcain@dcpc.org Michael Lehtinen, Sub-Dean michaellehtinen@aol.com Lee Northcutt, Secretary LNorthcutt@myersparkpres.org Kevin Haney, Treasurer Khaney01@gmail.com Executive Board Members Class of 2018-2019 Don Kaufhold Jacqueline Yost Class of 2019-2020 Nicholas Haigh Elizabeth 'Beth' Harrison Class of 2020-2021 Rob Dicks Mark Johanson