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O RGEL ZEIT<br />

The <strong>York</strong> Chapter <strong>of</strong><br />

The <strong>American</strong> <strong>Guild</strong> <strong>of</strong> <strong>Organists</strong><br />

Serving our community since 1935<br />

Volume 6<br />

Issue 11<br />

<strong>May</strong><br />

<strong>2009</strong><br />

Inside this issue<br />

• Dean’s Letter<br />

• Substitute List<br />

• Events Calendar<br />

• Positions Available<br />

• <strong>York</strong> Historical Society<br />

Salem Trip<br />

• Union Lutheran Anniversary<br />

Concert Series<br />

• <strong>2009</strong>-10 Dues Form<br />

• Fred Swann Baltimore<br />

• Regional Convention<br />

Information<br />

Mission Statement<br />

• To promote the organ in<br />

its historic and evolving<br />

roles<br />

• To encourage excellence<br />

in the performance <strong>of</strong><br />

organ and choral music<br />

• To provide a forum for<br />

mutual support,<br />

inspiration, education, and<br />

certification <strong>of</strong> members<br />

<strong>May</strong> Program<br />

Our <strong>May</strong> meeting will be our annual student/member organ recital to be held at<br />

First Presbyterian Church <strong>of</strong> <strong>York</strong>.<br />

Since this is <strong>York</strong>'s newest organ, I would like to invite any <strong>York</strong> AGO member<br />

to participate in the recital.<br />

If you wish to play as part <strong>of</strong> the recital on the new 4 manual Allen pipe/digital<br />

organ, send me your request and submit your music titles to me by <strong>May</strong> 24.<br />

Please limit your music selections to under 10 minutes.<br />

You are also welcome to include other instruments with organ as part <strong>of</strong> the<br />

program.<br />

The recital will be held:<br />

Sunday, <strong>May</strong> 31<br />

3:00 p m.<br />

First Presbyterian Church,<br />

225 East Market St., <strong>York</strong><br />

Also, as a reminder, the Hunt Organ scholarship competition will be held that<br />

day.<br />

Thank you,<br />

Dean Victor Fields (858-4982) <strong>York</strong>AGODean@aol.com<br />

REMAINING <strong>2009</strong> YORK AGO PROGRAMS<br />

Sunday, <strong>May</strong> 31 st 3:00 pm<br />

Student/Member Recital<br />

Hunt scholarship competition<br />

First Presbyterian Church, 225 E. Market St.


Page 2 Volume 6 Issue 11<br />

D EAN’ S LETTER<br />

I hope everyone had a blessed and Happy Easter<br />

resurrection to include many beautiful services filled<br />

with glorious music. My holy week included a<br />

magnificent choral concert performance by the<br />

Mansfield University Concert Choir. Several AGO<br />

members were in attendance and were hosts to<br />

some <strong>of</strong> the students. Thanks for sharing and<br />

caring.<br />

I recently had the opportunity to spend a little time<br />

with Felix Hell who performed last month on the new<br />

Allen organ at First Presbyterian Church. Matt<br />

Baldwin <strong>of</strong> Menchey Music gave me a personal tour<br />

<strong>of</strong> the new organ prior to Felix’s planned rehearsal.<br />

Having fondly remembered the cramped Moller<br />

pipework in the organ chambers at First<br />

Presbyterian, I was pleasantly surprised to tour the<br />

new organ chamber which is easily accessible and is<br />

laid out in a concise yet orderly fashion. What a<br />

difference when planning and coordination takes<br />

precedence.<br />

Our <strong>May</strong> 31 st annual student/member recital will be<br />

held at First Presbyterian Church. If you would like<br />

to perform as part <strong>of</strong> the recital, please inform me.<br />

To date, I have several responses.<br />

We also have Gabriel Benton who is auditioning for<br />

the Senior award for the Hunt Organ Scholarship.<br />

Gabriel is a talented young man and plans to study<br />

music at <strong>York</strong> College.<br />

Do mark your calendars for this final event to include<br />

election <strong>of</strong> <strong>of</strong>ficers for the upcoming year.<br />

Please also check the calendar for additional musical<br />

<strong>of</strong>ferings listed throughout <strong>York</strong> County.<br />

Also, please consider joining the <strong>York</strong> Heritage Trust<br />

in June for the Old Salem Museums and Gardens<br />

tour to include visiting Tannenberg and Taylor and<br />

Boody organs.<br />

Lastly, registration is still available for the Region III<br />

AGO convention to be held in Hampton Roads,<br />

Virginia in July.<br />

Victor Fields, Dean<br />

S UBSTITUTE LIST<br />

This list is published as a courtesy to chapter membership.<br />

Substitutes should be compensated according to the<br />

current rate available on the AGO national website.<br />

www.agohq.org/pr<strong>of</strong>ession/indexsalary<br />

Byron Daudelin 410-730-1336 byron7194@comcast.net<br />

Elise Fasnacht 717-252-4820 synch182gmail.com<br />

Susan Gallion<br />

Cheryl Huber<br />

717-767-7704 suedon77@juno.com<br />

717-840-9707 keyboard7788@comcast.net<br />

Christine Kates 717-741-9534 ckates@comcast.net<br />

Mary Loyer<br />

Marie Melusky<br />

Suzy Reimold<br />

Kay Wade<br />

717-244-0819 loyer@compuserve.com<br />

717-292-5758 mmelusky@aol.com<br />

717-846-4408 fionasdragon@comcast.net<br />

717-764-1585 pkw104@verizon.net


Volume 6 Issue 11<br />

Page 3<br />

E VENTS CALENDAR<br />

Wednesday <strong>May</strong> 13, <strong>2009</strong>, 12:15-12:45PM Union<br />

Lutheran Church, 408 W. Market St. <strong>York</strong><br />

Noon-day organ recital, Lunch follows, Parish Hall<br />

Theodore Feldmann Director <strong>of</strong> Music, St. Mary <strong>of</strong><br />

the Assumption Catholic Church, Baltimore, MD<br />

<strong>May</strong> 17, <strong>2009</strong>, 4PM Union Lutheran Church, 408<br />

W. Market St. <strong>York</strong><br />

Spring Grove Alumni Chorus Concert, Lee H. Sands,<br />

Director, Reception following<br />

July 28-August 10, <strong>2009</strong>, the University <strong>of</strong> Kansas<br />

will sponsor KU European Organ Study Tour IV:<br />

North Germany, under the direction <strong>of</strong> pr<strong>of</strong>essor<br />

Michael Bauer. This tour will include a significant<br />

number <strong>of</strong> the major Schnitger organs, as well as<br />

renaissance instruments, important 17th century<br />

organs by Scherer and Stellwagen, romantic organs<br />

by Ladegast and Sauer, and contemporary<br />

instruments by Ahrend and Metzler. For further<br />

information see www2.ku.edu/~organ, write<br />

mbauer@ku.edu, or call 785-864-9744.<br />

Dr. Michael Bauer , Pr<strong>of</strong>essor <strong>of</strong> Organ and Church<br />

Music - The University <strong>of</strong> Kansas<br />

Wednesday <strong>May</strong> 20, <strong>2009</strong>, 12:15-12:45PM Union<br />

Lutheran Church, 408 W. Market St. <strong>York</strong><br />

Noon-day organ recital, Lunch follows, Parish Hall<br />

Kevin Smith <strong>York</strong> Area Organist<br />

Wednesday <strong>May</strong> 27, <strong>2009</strong>, 12:15-12:45PM Union<br />

Lutheran Church, 408 W. Market St. <strong>York</strong><br />

Noon-day organ recital, Lunch follows, Parish Hall<br />

Rodney Barnett - <strong>May</strong> 27, <strong>2009</strong><br />

Organist/Choirmaster, St. John the Baptist Episcopal<br />

Church, <strong>York</strong><br />

Sunday June 7, <strong>2009</strong>, 4:00 p.m <strong>York</strong> Ecumenical<br />

Choral Society, St. Paul's Lutheran - 25 W.<br />

Springettsbury Avenue, <strong>York</strong>.<br />

The Choral Society presents its spring program<br />

entitled: "The Peace <strong>of</strong> God". Rodney Barnett,<br />

Director.<br />

June 10-12, <strong>2009</strong> Bus trip to Old Salem<br />

Tannenberg and Taylor & Boody Tours.<br />

See more details on pages 12 &13<br />

July 5-8, <strong>2009</strong> AGO Region III Convention<br />

Hampton Roads, Virginia<br />

information and registration at www.hitthestops.org<br />

I HEARD YOU SOLEMN-<br />

S WEET PIPES OF THE<br />

O RGAN<br />

by Walt Whitman<br />

I heard you solemn-sweet pipes <strong>of</strong> the organ as last<br />

Sunday morn I pass'd the church,<br />

Winds <strong>of</strong> autumn, as I walk'd the woods at dusk I<br />

heard your long-stretch'd sighs up above so<br />

mournful,<br />

I heard the perfect Italian tenor singing at the<br />

opera,<br />

I heard the soprano in the midst <strong>of</strong> the quartet<br />

singing;<br />

Heart <strong>of</strong> my love! you too I heard murmuring low<br />

through one <strong>of</strong> the wrists around my head,<br />

Heard the pulse <strong>of</strong> you when all was still ringing<br />

little bells last night under my ear.<br />

"I Heard You Solemn-Sweet Pipes <strong>of</strong> the Organ" by Walt<br />

Whitman


Page 4 Volume 6 Issue 11<br />

P OSITIONS AVAILABLE<br />

St. Paul’s Lutheran Church, Dillsburg - Minister <strong>of</strong> Music. 201 South Baltimore Street, Dillsburg, PA<br />

17019. Churchphone: 717-432-3202. Contact Pastor Lois Van Orden at the church or by email,<br />

lvanorden@stpaulsdillsburg.com Lead worship at one Sunday service per week and special services.<br />

2 manual, 10 rank Moeller organ. Traditional Lutheran Book <strong>of</strong> Worship (LBW) with hymns from the LBW,<br />

With One Voice (WOV) and the new ELCA hymnal, Evangelical Lutheran Worship (ELW). One adult choir<br />

rehearses on Wednesday evenings and leads most worship services, <strong>of</strong>fering special music from<br />

September - <strong>May</strong>. The choir takes a summer break. We are looking to develop children’s choirs to minister<br />

to the many youth <strong>of</strong> the congregation. This position is also to phase in the responsibility for leading the bell<br />

(adult) and chime (children) choirs. The hours are estimated at 15 hours per week.<br />

Asbury United Methodist Church, <strong>York</strong> is seeking a part-time Organist. Responsibilities include but<br />

are not limited to 2 weekly traditional worship services, weekly choir rehearsals as well as special worship<br />

events. Preference will be given to candidates with related music degrees and prior worship team<br />

experience. Interested applicants can e-mail resumes to info@asburyyork.org or fax to 717.846.2731 or<br />

mail to Asbury UMC 340 E. Market St. <strong>York</strong>, PA 17403. If you would like more information please feel free<br />

to call 717.843.0733.<br />

Emmanuel UCC Church, Abbottstown Organist/Choir Director. Emmanuel UCC Church ,<br />

Center Square , P.O. Box 356 , Abbottstown. Experience preferred. Must play organ and piano.<br />

Responsible for directing Adult choir and selecting music for same, coordinate Sunday Worship music in<br />

cooperation with minister. 10:15 Sunday worship service (9:30 during summer months) plus additional<br />

special services for Thanksgiving, Christmas, and Lent. Wednesday choir rehearsal. Additional stipend for<br />

Weddings and Funerals. Allen organ. Four week vacation. Salary $9,000 per year.<br />

Mail resume to above address or e-mail to eucca-town@juno.com. Inquiries may be directed to the church<br />

<strong>of</strong>fice at (717) 259-9614.<br />

Grace UM Church, <strong>York</strong>, Music Director. Music Director for <strong>York</strong> City Church. Serve as organist and choir<br />

director. 9 AM worship service and 7:30 PM Wednesday choir rehearsal. Send resume to Grace UMC, 37<br />

N. Broad St., <strong>York</strong>, PA 17403 or graceumcyork@juno.com or call 717-854-8573.<br />

Organist - All Saints Episcopal Church - Hanover<br />

We do have a choir and we rehearse before worship on Sundays at 9:15. Our service is at 10:00 AM<br />

Sundays. Our liturgy is main line traditional Episcopal and we pay $500 per month. If there is any<br />

additional information that you may need please let me know. I can be reached at 476-3546 or by email<br />

(smith06@aol.com) Doug Smith - Rector<br />

Trinity Lutheran Church, Taneytown is seeking an Organist to play for a well established music ministry<br />

that includes traditional and contemporary services. This ministry could be performed by one or two parttime<br />

people. The successful candidate(s) will fit well within the congregation’s leadership team,<br />

demonstrate strong faith, have the ability to work well with musicians <strong>of</strong> all ages and abilities, have good<br />

organizational skills, be pr<strong>of</strong>icient on the historic Felgemacher tracker organ in our sanctuary, the Allen<br />

organ in our chapel, and the Clavinova for our Contemporary services. Salary and benefits will be based on<br />

education and performance experience. Please send cover letter and resume to our committee chairman,<br />

ednull@cen3.com .


Volume 6 Issue 11<br />

Page 5<br />

PREMIERE!<br />

SPIRES, a 20-minute work for choir and organ, will premiere on <strong>May</strong> 14 at Saint Thomas Church Fifth<br />

Avenue (One West 53 Street) New <strong>York</strong> City at 7:30 pm. Commissioned by Saint Thomas Church for its<br />

Choir <strong>of</strong> Men and Boys, and their choirmaster, John Scott, SPIRES is the latest work <strong>of</strong> <strong>American</strong> composer<br />

Scott Eyerly.<br />

A celebration <strong>of</strong> churches – the first work <strong>of</strong> its kind – SPIRES gathers Biblical, <strong>American</strong> and British verse<br />

from the Psalms to the present. Each poem reveals a different view <strong>of</strong> churches, including Herbert’s “Church<br />

Music” and McKay’s “Russian Cathedral.” SPIRES is ideal for churches celebrating a dedication,<br />

consecration or other festive event. Its individual short movements may also be performed separately.<br />

On the <strong>May</strong> 14 program, SPIRES will be followed by Rossini’s Petite Messe Solennelle. To order tickets<br />

online, please go to www.SaintThomasChurch.org or for information please email:<br />

concerts@SaintThomasChurch.org.<br />

FREDERICK SWANN in BALTIMORE<br />

Frederick Swann will be the guest organist in a performance <strong>of</strong> Felix Mendelssohn’s “Elijah,” to be presented<br />

at Brown Memorial Park Avenue Church, 1316 Park Avenue, Baltimore at 3 p.m. on Sunday, <strong>May</strong> 17. John<br />

Walker will direct the church’s Chancel Choir and friends. A reception will follow. Everyone is invited. Tickets<br />

are $15.<br />

Fred Swann is the past president <strong>of</strong> the <strong>American</strong> <strong>Guild</strong> <strong>of</strong> <strong>Organists</strong> (2002-2008) and Organist Emeritus <strong>of</strong><br />

the Crystal Cathedral and the First Congregational Church <strong>of</strong> Los Angeles. John Walker, Brown Memorial’s<br />

Minister <strong>of</strong> Music, is vice president <strong>of</strong> the AGO.<br />

Swann will play the church’s fully restored 1931 E. M. Skinner organ. Brown Memorial is known for its unparalleled<br />

collection <strong>of</strong> eleven original Tiffany stained glass windows. The historic church is on the corner <strong>of</strong><br />

Park Ave and Lafayette Street in the Bolton Hill section <strong>of</strong> Baltimore.<br />

For more information or advance ticket sales, contact church secretary Sharon Holley at 410-523-1542 or<br />

Sharon@browndowntown.org. Website: www.browndowntown.org.<br />

From: Richard Frey [rfrey@trinityucchanover.org]<br />

Dear Musician Friends,<br />

At my previous church in Ridgewood, NJ, anthems were kept in the music library in storage boxes. When I<br />

got there, and for the first 20 years or so I was there, the boxes were custom made and opened at one end.<br />

They were red, and came in two widths. After these were dis-continued, we went to the standard black and<br />

gray boxes that open at the top. I think we got them from Peppers. These also were in two different widths.<br />

When I was at the church last month, all the boxes were out in the hallway, and the music is now stored in<br />

folders. I pleaded with the minister and the sexton to not allow them to be thrown out. Both types <strong>of</strong> boxes<br />

were very expensive. They are made out <strong>of</strong> a heavy-duty cardboard material and last forever. Attached is a<br />

note I just received from the secretary saying that they will be thrown out on <strong>May</strong> 1 unless someone claims<br />

them. There are hundreds <strong>of</strong> boxes, and they are FREE! For those <strong>of</strong> you in NJ who may be interested,<br />

please give the church a call (201) 652-2868. For those <strong>of</strong> you in PA or other areas, I can pick up the boxes<br />

and bring them here, and make arrangements to get them to you. Where I am at now the music is stored in<br />

folders and there is no room for boxes. But I just e-mailed Helen, the secretary, and said that I would be e-<br />

mailing many <strong>of</strong> you to see if anyone is interested in them. If no one is, I will come and get them in a couple<br />

weeks, and store them at home someplace. Please let me know if you are interested.<br />

Dick


Page 6 Volume 6 Issue 11<br />

Subject: Region III convention<br />

An outstanding convention awaits.<br />

You may register for the convention at www.hitthestops.org.<br />

Come Celebrate With Us ...<br />

Four memorable days filled with talented artists, inspired musical works, and<br />

pr<strong>of</strong>essional enrichment, all showcased among the vibrant cities and venues <strong>of</strong><br />

historic Hampton Roads - a coastal maritime region in Southeastern Virginia<br />

that is the birthplace <strong>of</strong> Colonial America.<br />

The Tidewater Chapter <strong>of</strong> the <strong>American</strong> <strong>Guild</strong> <strong>of</strong> <strong>Organists</strong> (AGO) is privileged<br />

to host the Region III Convention from July 5th through July 8th,<br />

<strong>2009</strong>. Building on the strong musical, cultural, and religious heritage <strong>of</strong> our<br />

past, we are poised to deliver a far-reaching and expansive program <strong>of</strong> events<br />

and experiences that will inspire and thrill you.<br />

Come and renew your creative spirit against the backdrop <strong>of</strong> the Nation's<br />

Independence Day celebration!<br />

Please click on "Event Preview" on the right side <strong>of</strong> this page for our events<br />

schedule, workshops, and more. You can also use the "Vacation Planner" to<br />

become more familiar with the Hampton Roads region; its cities and its many<br />

vacation opportunities.<br />

More information on special hotel rates, registration and other convention<br />

specifics will be posted when finalized. Please check back <strong>of</strong>ten!<br />

Victor L. Fields, Dean<br />

<strong>York</strong> Chapter, <strong>American</strong> <strong>Guild</strong> <strong>of</strong> <strong>Organists</strong><br />

P.O. Box 51<br />

<strong>York</strong>, PA 17405-0051<br />

<strong>York</strong>AGODean@aol.com<br />

717-858-4982<br />

Organist & Choirmaster<br />

Trinity United Church <strong>of</strong> Christ<br />

32 W. Market St.<br />

<strong>York</strong>, PA 17401


Volume 6 Issue 11<br />

Page 7<br />

Subject: AGO Region III convention information<br />

Greetings to all Region III AGO members.<br />

First, thank you to all those who have already registered for the <strong>2009</strong> Region III Convention and booked<br />

rooms at our convention hotel, the elegant Norfolk Waterside Marriott. We look forward to seeing you in July,<br />

and you may now stop reading this message.<br />

For those <strong>of</strong> you who are intending to register but did not get around to it yet be cause <strong>of</strong> minor details like<br />

playing for Holy Week services and filing your taxes, let us congratulate you on having both <strong>of</strong> those challenges<br />

in the rear-view mirror. Now it is time to look forward to the convention. Registration cut-<strong>of</strong>f is on<br />

June 15th, just about two months away. We need the time between June 15th and July 5th to make our final<br />

preparations with the most accurate registration information, so June 15th is a deadline you need to take<br />

very seriously.<br />

The most important information to bring to your urgent attention is that our room block <strong>of</strong> hotel rooms available<br />

at the amazing convention rate <strong>of</strong> $119/night plus tax is now 60% booked, thanks to excellent early registrations.<br />

You do not want to miss the opportunity to stay in this lovely hotel, right down by Norfolk's Waterside<br />

Drive, at such a fantastic rate. To avoid disappointment, as they say, book now!<br />

And if you are going to book your hotel, you should also register for the convention, since those same early<br />

registrants have been filling up the spaces in several options. The banquet tickets are in high demand, for<br />

example. And if you want t o register for any <strong>of</strong> our music reading sessions, you really should go straight<br />

from this e-mail to the convention website and get to work locking in your choices by registering immediately.<br />

The reading sessions are outstandingly popular.<br />

The website is www.hitthestops.org and you can do it all online, or print <strong>of</strong>f a registration form and mail it in.<br />

Finally, if you have not yet thought about attending, avoid being left out and think about it now. We are anticipating<br />

a truly memorable convention. You do not want to be left thinking, "If only I had decided to Hit the<br />

Stops in Hampton Roads..."<br />

Best wishes to all,<br />

John Dixon and Martin Sunderland<br />

Convention co-chairs


Page 8 Volume 6 Issue 11


Volume 6 Issue 11<br />

Page 9<br />

Union Lutheran Church, 408 W. Market St., <strong>York</strong>, (717-843-7897) continues to celebrate it's 150th<br />

Anniversary Year with the following concerts in <strong>May</strong>:<br />

Sunday afternoon, <strong>May</strong> 3, <strong>2009</strong>. 4:00 PM – YORK SYMPHONY CHORUS CONCERT.<br />

<strong>York</strong> Symphony Chorus & Chamber Singers: Present “Hands Across the Sea”<br />

This will be a fun-filled selection <strong>of</strong> upbeat, easy-listening choral selections from<br />

both sides <strong>of</strong> the Atlantic Ocean. For more information call 717-428-1558.<br />

Tickets will be on sale at the door. Reception follows.<br />

12:15-12:45 - WEDNESDAY NOON-DAY CONCERTS in MAY<br />

on the 60-rank Moller Organ.<br />

<strong>May</strong> 6, <strong>2009</strong> - Victor Fields, Organist/Choirmaster, Trinity United Church <strong>of</strong> Christ, <strong>York</strong><br />

<strong>May</strong> 13, <strong>2009</strong> - Theodore Feldmann, Director <strong>of</strong> Music, St, Mary <strong>of</strong> the Assumption Catholic Church, Baltimore<br />

<strong>May</strong> 20, <strong>2009</strong> - Kevin Smith, <strong>York</strong> area organist<br />

<strong>May</strong> 27, <strong>2009</strong> - Rodney Barnett, Organist/Choirmaster, St. John the Baptist Episcopal Church, <strong>York</strong><br />

A light lunch will follow in the Parish Hall.<br />

Sunday afternoon, <strong>May</strong> 17, <strong>2009</strong>, 4:00PM – SPRING GROVE ALUMNI CHORUS<br />

Former Spring Grove High School graduates, along with director, Lee H. Sands,<br />

present a concert <strong>of</strong> sacred music. Admission Free. Reception follows.<br />

Jennifer Noel<br />

Director <strong>of</strong> Music<br />

Union Lutheran Church<br />

408 W. Market St.<br />

<strong>York</strong>, PA 17401<br />

Phone: 717-843-7897<br />

Email: unionmusic@verizon.net


Page 10 Volume 6 Issue 11<br />

Tannenberg<br />

On Tuesday, June 9 from 7:00 – 8:30 pm the <strong>York</strong> County Heritage Trust is proud to <strong>of</strong>fer a lecture on<br />

David Tannenberg and the organs that he built. The slide lecture and organ demonstration will be presented<br />

by Philip T.D. Cooper, who has spent the last two decades studying and documenting Pennsylvania<br />

German organs. In the summer <strong>of</strong> 2003, Mr. Copper designed and created a web page devoted<br />

to David Tannenberg, making available to the public the scholarly research that has been completed on<br />

Tannenberg.<br />

Mr. Cooper will present a slide show on David Tannenberg and the organs that he built. He will speak<br />

in detail on the history <strong>of</strong> the <strong>York</strong> County Heritage Trust’s 1804 Tannenberg organ. The lecture will<br />

conclude with a demonstration and performance on the Trust’s organ. The lecture will be <strong>of</strong>fered at the<br />

Historical Society Museum, 250 East Market Street. The lecture is free but donations will be accepted<br />

toward the completion <strong>of</strong> the restoration <strong>of</strong> the 1804 Tannenberg Organ.<br />

Subject: <strong>York</strong> AGO Tannenberg organ recitals<br />

It is time to schedule organists for the summer organ recitals on the 1804 Tannenberg organ located at the<br />

<strong>York</strong> Heritage Trust.<br />

The concerts are held on Friday afternoons in July and August. Each recital is one half-hour in length and<br />

the concerts begins at 12:15pm.<br />

The concerts will be held on the following dates: July 10; July 17; July 24; July 31; August 7; August 14;<br />

August 21; August 28.<br />

Please email with your requested date if you would like to play a recital this summer. I will then forward the<br />

schedule to the Heritage Trust.<br />

Victor Fields


Volume 6 Issue 11<br />

Page 11<br />

Dictionary <strong>of</strong> Unknown Organ Stops<br />

8’ Dullciana - Only played to put the audience to sleep. Often played with the 16’ Boredom.<br />

8’ Stopped-up Flute - Keep the Roto-Rooter man on call if you have one <strong>of</strong> these in the organ.<br />

8’ Roarflute -The loudest flute stop in the organ.<br />

4’ Krummpet - Cross between a Krummhorn and a Trumpet. Mainly used to accompany Tea Dances.<br />

16’ Bombardment - Large caliber pedal stop. It is wise to buy only the smokeless powder version <strong>of</strong> this<br />

stop. Its biggest disadvantage is the necessity to reload in the middle <strong>of</strong> long bass passages.<br />

32’ Counter Bombardment - A really macho complement to the 16’ Bombardment. Place these two on opposite<br />

sides <strong>of</strong> the organ and watch the fireworks! Not recommended for buildings constructed <strong>of</strong> unreinforced<br />

masonry.<br />

4’ AcetylSalicet - Played to <strong>of</strong>fset the headache generated by playing the 16’ Bombardment and the 32’<br />

Counter Bombardment.<br />

16’ Proctophone - Extremely loud and rude pedal stop. Useful with the 4’ Flatulence.<br />

16’ Baboon - Reed stop <strong>of</strong> African origin. Smells mildly <strong>of</strong> bananas.<br />

8’ Salacious - Belongs in the X-Rated division <strong>of</strong> the organ along with the Sexaphone, the HotBois, and the<br />

Gemshorny.<br />

4’ Gambino - A short Italian version <strong>of</strong> the Gamba. When this stop speaks, you listen - if you know what’s<br />

good for you.<br />

8’ Violent Diapason - Makes a good match with the 4’ Gambino to accompany gangster films.<br />

4’ Spits Flute - A raincoat is recommended when playing this one. Isolate this stop to keep it from warping<br />

the wooden pipes.<br />

8’ ViDeO - One <strong>of</strong> the few really new organ stops. Requires cable or satellite connection.<br />

8’ Trumped up - Not a real organ stop at all. Invented by an unscrupulous organ salesman to make the stop<br />

tabs symmetrical.<br />

8’ Hobo - Shabby and poorly made stop. Grateful for any spare change the tuner might have.<br />

Zinfandel IV - Made from old wine bottles. More colorful than the Chardonnay IV.<br />

8’ Geiger Diapason - Made <strong>of</strong> (almost) depleted Uranium. Easy to find because it glows in the dark. When<br />

tuning this stop, it is wise to don your lead-lined underwear.<br />

6 7/8’ Genetic Mutation - A stop which spontaneously appeared next to the 8’ Geiger Diapason.<br />

2 2/3’ Lizard - Keep this away from the 8’ Geiger Diapason. Might mutate into a 10 2/3’ Godzilla.<br />

Plain Joe Mixture - Made from old Folger’s c<strong>of</strong>fee cans. None <strong>of</strong> this Espresso or Latte stuff.<br />

8’ Vox Inhumana - A short stubby reed which is nearly impossible to keep in tune.<br />

1 1/3’ Lariat - Originally developed in Texas to accompany Western films.<br />

5 1/3’ Quint Eastwood - Another part <strong>of</strong> the Western division <strong>of</strong> the organ alongside the Lariat


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lem Bus Trip<br />

Wednesday, June 10 - Friday, June 12, <strong>2009</strong><br />

Old Salem Museums and Gardens<br />

Hebron Lutheran Church<br />

Highlights include:<br />

Special private organ tour <strong>of</strong> Old Salem’s 1800 Tannenberg Organ<br />

Old Salem is the home <strong>of</strong> the largest surviving pipe organ built by David Tannenberg. The private organ tour will<br />

include a performance by a pr<strong>of</strong>essional organist, a behind the scenes tour <strong>of</strong> the hand pumped bellows, and the<br />

opportunity for participants to play the 1800 organ.<br />

Guided tour <strong>of</strong> the Museum <strong>of</strong> Early Southern Decorative Arts<br />

Tickets to the Old Salem Toy Museum and Historic Town <strong>of</strong> Salem<br />

Special evening dinner provided by the <strong>York</strong> County Heritage Trust one evening <strong>of</strong> the trip<br />

Visit to Hebron Lutheran Church<br />

Hebron Lutheran Church in Madison, Virginia is the home <strong>of</strong> a 1802 Tannenberg Organ, which has been in<br />

continuous use since its installation.<br />

Behind the scenes tour <strong>of</strong> Taylor and Booty Organ Building Shop<br />

George Taylor and John Boody restored the Tannenberg Organs at Old Salem and Hebron Lutheran Church at<br />

their shop in Staunton, Virginia.<br />

Special insight on David Tannenberg from local experts<br />

<strong>York</strong> County Heritage Trust staff and Victor Fields, Dean <strong>of</strong> the <strong>York</strong> Chapter, <strong>American</strong> <strong>Guild</strong> <strong>of</strong> <strong>Organists</strong>, will<br />

participate in the bus trip.


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After a successful trip to Colonial Williamsburg in October, 2008, the <strong>York</strong> County Heritage Trust is<br />

on the road again to visit Old Salem Museums and Gardens in Winston-Salem, North Carolina.<br />

Founded in 1766 by the Moravians, the restored town <strong>of</strong> Salem is a vision <strong>of</strong> life in a congregational<br />

community in the early <strong>American</strong> South. Costumed tradesmen and women re-create life by producing<br />

essential goods like tools, ceramics, furniture, and metals using traditional practices.<br />

The three day (Wednesday, June 10 through Friday, June 12, <strong>2009</strong>) bus trip will include many highlights,<br />

including a private Tannenberg Organ Tour at Old Salem. Old Salem is the home <strong>of</strong> the<br />

largest surviving pipe organ built by David Tannenberg. (The Historical Society Museum <strong>of</strong> the<br />

<strong>York</strong> County Heritage Trust is the home <strong>of</strong> the last pipe organ built by Tannenberg.) The private<br />

organ tour will include information about the 1800 Tannenberg Organ, a performance by a pr<strong>of</strong>essional<br />

organist, a behind the scenes tour <strong>of</strong> the hand pumped bellows, and the opportunity for participants<br />

to play the 1800 organ. Participants will also receive a guided tour <strong>of</strong> the Museum <strong>of</strong> Early<br />

Southern Decorative Arts, the Winterthur <strong>of</strong> the South, which has one <strong>of</strong> the finest collections <strong>of</strong><br />

Southern decorative arts that includes furniture, paintings, ceramics, textiles, and metalworks, and<br />

tickets to visit the Old Salem Toy Museum and the Historic Town <strong>of</strong> Salem.<br />

The bus trip will also include a stop in Madison, Virginia to hear renowned organbuilders, George<br />

Taylor and John Boody, speak about the restoration they completed on the 1800 Tannenberg Organ<br />

housed at Old Salem and the 1802 Tannenberg Organ at the Hebron Lutheran Church. Hebron<br />

Lutheran Church’s organ has been in continuous use since its installation by Tannenberg’s sonin-law.<br />

The organ is the finest and largest surviving unaltered example <strong>of</strong> Tannenberg’s work. After<br />

visiting the Hebron Lutheran Church participants will travel to Staunton, Virginia for a behind the<br />

scenes tour <strong>of</strong> Taylor and Boody Organbuilding Shop.<br />

The cost for members <strong>of</strong> the <strong>York</strong> County Heritage Trust is $325.00 for a double occupancy room<br />

and $350.00 for a single occupancy room. For nonmembers the cost is $350.00 for a double occupancy<br />

room and $375.00 for a single occupancy room.<br />

New... <strong>York</strong> AGO CDs!<br />

We are now <strong>of</strong>fering CD recordings as gifts for a contribution <strong>of</strong> $10.00 or more to the<br />

Organ Scholarship (Keys for Kids) Fund.<br />

The first CD is the full recording <strong>of</strong> the October 19 Organ Spectacular, both at the<br />

Tannenberg and the First Presbyterian Church.<br />

The second CD is a recording <strong>of</strong> “Victorian Secrets” made at the meeting November 11, 2008<br />

We will have these available at our regular meetings, or you can mail a check for $10 or more<br />

for each CD desired (please specify which) to Roy Wainwright, 2897 Olde Field Dr. <strong>York</strong>, PA<br />

17408.


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ORGEL ZEIT<br />

YORK AGO PROGRAMS<br />

<strong>2009</strong><br />

The <strong>York</strong> Chapter <strong>of</strong><br />

The <strong>American</strong> <strong>Guild</strong> <strong>of</strong><br />

<strong>Organists</strong><br />

Send inquires and correspondence to<br />

<strong>York</strong> Chapter, AGO<br />

Attn; Victor Fields<br />

P. O. Box 51<br />

<strong>York</strong>, PA 17405-0051<br />

www.yorkago.org<br />

Sunday, <strong>May</strong> 31 st 3:00 pm<br />

Student/Member Recital<br />

Hunt scholarship competition<br />

First Presbyterian Church, 225 E. Market St.<br />

<strong>2009</strong> Slate <strong>of</strong> Officers<br />

Victor Fields, Dean<br />

Carolyn Smith, Sub-Dean<br />

Kay Wade, Secretary<br />

Byron Daudelin, Treasurer<br />

Executive Board <strong>2009</strong>-2011:<br />

Rodney Barnett, Byron Daudelin<br />

Serving our community<br />

PUBLICATION<br />

INFORMATION<br />

Orgel Zeit is published<br />

monthly, September<br />

through June. All material is<br />

due to the Editor by the<br />

20th day <strong>of</strong> the month<br />

preceding publication.<br />

Whenever possible,<br />

articles, photos and<br />

graphics should be<br />

submitted in electronic<br />

format. The Editor reserves<br />

the right to make editorial<br />

changes and to shorten<br />

articles to fit space<br />

limitations.<br />

Roy Wainwright, Editor<br />

2897 Olde Field Dr.<br />

<strong>York</strong>, PA 17408-4256<br />

Voice: (717) 7923408<br />

gerimenu1@comcast.net<br />

Nominations for <strong>of</strong>ficers and board members may be<br />

submitted at the <strong>May</strong> Chapter meeting if they are<br />

willing.<br />

Y ORK CHAPTER OFFICERS<br />

Victor Fields, Dean<br />

858-4982<br />

<strong>York</strong>AGODean@aol.com<br />

Carolyn Smith, Sub-dean<br />

410-374-8311<br />

stan_smith@netrends.com<br />

Secretary<br />

Kay Wade<br />

Carol Downs Brady, Treasurer<br />

846-2514<br />

brady@yorkchamber.com<br />

Executive Board<br />

2006-<strong>2009</strong><br />

Joan Beekey<br />

Rodney Barnett<br />

2007-2010<br />

Matthew Wensel<br />

Byron Daudelin<br />

2008-2011<br />

Jennifer Noel<br />

Roy Wainwright<br />

Membership Committee Chair<br />

Rodney Barnett 244-5020<br />

rjbjsb@comcast.net<br />

Chaplain<br />

Rev. Stanley Reep,<br />

St. Paul’s Lutheran Church,<br />

Archivist<br />

Victor Fields<br />

Computer Resource<br />

Rodney Barnett 244-5020<br />

rjbjsb@comcast.net<br />

Publicity<br />

Victor Fields 858-4982<br />

<strong>York</strong>AGODean@aol.com

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