May 2009 - York American Guild of Organists
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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.
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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
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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
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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
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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
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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