the dean’s letter to members
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THE DEAN’S LETTER TO MEMBERS
I suspect that all organists have at least one piece of music that you’ve started several times, but just have never really finished. Or perhaps you had to play it for a specific event and learned it well enough to do it justice – but never really got it to the point of it being “yours”. One such piece for me like this is Sowerby’s “Comes Autumn Time”. Colin Andrews played this piece so wonderfully on a recital just last week at St. Michael’s Episcopal Church in Bon Air. Maybe this is the year for me to finish this piece? We’ll see! Since we don’t have a scheduled meeting this month and the pandemic is not quite yet over, I’ll host an AGO Happy Hour on the patio at my house in Bon Air on Wednesday, October 20 at 5:30 PM. All members are
invited! Just send me a quick note to let me know you’ll be coming at [email protected], and I’ll send you more details! Looking forward, on November 9, Joel Kumro, Landry Duvall, and Brent te Velde will present a “Useful Organ Repertoire” session at Trinity Lutheran Church. Also, don’t forget Clara Gerdes’ recital at River Road Church, Baptist on November 19. Finally, a huge thank you to all the performers, Tom Bailey, Daniel Banke, and Reveille UMC for making our Members’ Recital and Officer Installation a wonderful event (and my parents, Diane & Gregory Hayes, for their help!) Thank you as well to Chris Martin and Grace Covenant Presbyterian Church for hosting Colin Andrews’ Messiaen Lecture-Recital. Soli Deo Gloria! Scott Hayes, MM Dean [email protected] 804.288.7811 ext. 108
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October 2021
EXECUTIVE COMMITTEE MEETING NOTES Richmond Chapter, American Guild of Organists
Wednesday, September 8, 2021, via Zoom
Scott Hayes presented plans for chapter programs for 2021-2022. Kenna Payne presented Chapter Financial Statements through 8/31/21. The Auditors met with the Treasurer and completed a detailed review of the Chapter’s financial activity and concluded that everything was fully accounted for and there were no audit exceptions. Gary Kunde, Archivist, reported that the archiving project has stalled. He recommended finding a person to move the project from scanning to photographing and to design a more current database. The option of donating old records to one of the local museums will also be explored. Aaron Renninger reported that revision work is continuing with the Procedural Guide, and that several positions still need to be filled. The appointment of Aaron Renninger to Chairperson of the Communications Committee was accepted. Job descriptions of the vacant positions will be presented to the general membership.
CHAPTER LIFE UPDATES If you have news to share, please contact Chapter Life Coordinator Donald Traser at [email protected] or call at 804-644-0888.
We extend our sympathy to the family of William H. (Bill) Brown, Sr. (pictured at left), who died on November 29, 2020 (but only recently announced). Bill was the Richmond Chapter’s oldest living past dean, serving during 1967-68. He was organist/director at Trinity United Methodist Church from 1965 to 1990, at which time he moved to Kokomo, Indiana. Returning to Richmond upon retirement, Bill took a similar position at Ginter Park Baptist Church on an interim basis in 2006, then on a regular basis from 2007 to 2012. A memorial service was held for him at Ginter Park Presbyterian Church on September 18. We also express our sympathy to Bill Balz, whose brother, Edward A. Balz, III, died on September 20. A memorial service will be held at Redeemer Lutheran Church on Friday, October 8 at 11 a.m. Congratulations to Ryan Tibbetts, our estimable newsletter editor, for successfully completing the AGO Colleague
certification this year, reported in the October issue of The American Organist. In transitions, Wayne Hare, longtime organist at Saint Bartholomew’s Church, has left that position for employment in Kilmarnock. We extend our best wishes to him. Chapter member Dr. James Kosnik played a joint recital with pianist Michael Serio at SUNY University at Buffalo on September 18. Look for more news of our new members next month.
OCTOBER RICHMOND AGO BIRTHDAYS 10/1 - Crystal Jonkman 10/1 - Elizabeth Melcher Davis 10/2 - Deke Polifka 10/7 - Stephen Henley 10/9 - Daniel Stipe 10/10 - Bob Ford 10/12 - Mary Elizabeth Campbell 10/16 - Peter Edison 10/17 - R. Dean Kershaw 10/18 - Donald Anderson 10/18 - Steven Hicks 10/20 - John DeMajo 10/27 - William Drake Don't see your name on the list? Your ONCARD profile might be lacking your birthdate. To add your birthdate to your file, either logon to ONCARD and update your information, or contact David Starzer, the chapter's registrar, at [email protected].
AROUND THE TOWN
If you have events coming up, please send them by the 15th of the previous month to the editor at [email protected].
SAINT BEDE CHURCH, WILLIAMSBURG On Wednesday, October 6, 2021, at 12:00 PM, Saint Bede Catholic Church (3686 Ironbound Road, Williamsburg), presents a recital by Joel S. Kumro, Choirmaster and Organist at Saint Benedict Catholic Church in Richmond, VA, as part of the Trinity Organ Concert series. The recital will present a varied program from Bach’s predecessors, Bach himself, and several composers who carried on his traditions. The program also will feature Mendelssohn’s third organ sonata and Bruhns’ Praeludium in E minor. This free concert will be available both in-person in the Nave and online at www.facebook.com/MusicofSaintBede. For more information, call (757) 229-3631, or visit www.bedeva.org/concerts.
SAINT BENEDICT CATHOLIC CHURCH
On Sunday, October 24 at 7:00 PM at Saint Benedict Catholic Church (300 N Sheppard St., Richmond), Saint Benedict Music Series will host a concert performed by the Wren Masters. The program begins and ends with works by Georg Philipp Telemann, Bach’s contemporary and friend. In between those two works comes a set of pieces ‘from the Highlands’—baroque music from Scotland whose traces can still be found in traditional music of the Appalachians. Another set of baroque pieces imitates birds and other animals. The Wren Masters are an early music quartet, playing renaissance and baroque music on period instruments. Hailed by The Washington Post for their "crisp ensemble, mellowness, and admirable stylistic awareness," the four members are performing artist faculty of the College of William & Mary, playing harpsichord, baroque violin, viola da gamba / baroque cello, and recorder. Admission is free; an offering will be taken up to support the music series. For more information, please contact Joel S. Kumro, Choirmaster and Organist at 804-254-8810x112 or [email protected]
SAINT MARY’S EPISCOPAL CHURCH, GOOCHLAND
On Sunday, October 31 at 4:30 PM, the Choir of St. Mary’s Episcopal Church (12291 River Road, Richmond), under the direction of Dr. Ryan Tibbetts, will offer a service of Choral Evensong. Repertoire will include the Collegium Regale Evening Canticles of Herbert Howells, a newly-composed Preces and Responses by Dr. Tibbetts, as well as music of Tallis and Caroline Shaw. A 4:00 PM prelude recital by Dr. Tibbetts will include music by Bach (you can probably guess the piece!), Mendelssohn, and Brenda Portman. All are welcome.
POSITIONS AVAILABLE Listings in this column appear for a maximum of 90 days and then are removed unless an extension is requested. When a listing is removed, therefore, it does not necessarily mean that the position has been filled. To submit a listing, please contact our Referral Service Director, Betty Girardeau, at [email protected] and phone 804-647-0825 ST. BARTHOLOMEW’S EPISCOPAL CHURCH 10627 Patterson Avenue, Richmond VA, 23238 Seeking a long term interim Music Director/Organist for one Sunday morning service. The church is currently in the discernment process for its next Rector, and, because of the pandemic, is limited especially in respect to choir rehearsals. Currently the position is considered to be one as supply organist at $150 per service. But as the pandemic issues become more resolved, that remuneration will be renegotiated as the opportunities for the musician’s role are expanded. Viscount Chorum 60 DLX two manual organ. Candidate should be willing to maintain links with choir members when possible, coordinate other musical work in consultation with the interim Rector. Experience or knowledge in broadcasting of the services would be beneficial. More information about St. Bartholomew’s may be found at the church’s website http://stbartsrichmond.org. Interested candidates should contact the Rev. Hugh James via email at [email protected]. ST. PETER’S EPISCOPAL CHURCH 2961 Kings Highway, Oak Grove, VA, 22443 Seeking part-time organist/choir director for one Sunday morning service and one weeknight adult choir rehearsal. Special services throughout based on the liturgical year and on Maundy Thursday and Christmas Eve. Henry Erben tracker action organ restored in 1976 by Lawrence Walker. Candidates should be knowledgeable of the Episcopal liturgy and experience. Compensation range $10,000 to $14,000 per annum with four weeks paid vacation. Interested candidates should contact The Rev. Rodney Gordon by email at [email protected] or by phone days at 804-224-7309 or evenings at 804-389-2603. They may also respond by sending a cover letter, resume, and reference to the church address.
POSITIONS AVAILABLE, continued GINTER PARK UNITED METHODIST CHURCH 1010 West Laburnum Avenue, Richmond, VA, 23227 Seeking to fill the Bass and Tenor positions in the Core SATB Quartet for the 2021-22 choir season. The Quartet performs alone or with a few extra volunteers during Worship, Sundays at 10:00 am (subject to change). Rehearsals are Sundays at 9:00 am and briefly following worship. There are no regular mid-week rehearsals. Literature is standard sacred choral repertoire. Contact Larry Heath at [email protected] or 804.212.9861 for more information or to schedule an interview/audition. COVENANT PRESBYTERIAN CHURCH 201 Walnut Street, Petersburg, VA, 23805 Seeking part-time organist/pianist for one Sunday morning service and one mid-week adult choir rehearsal. Special services Ash Wednesday, Maundy Thursday, Easter Sunrise, and Christmas Eve. Roy Redman tracker action pipe organ. Salary range $15,000 to $16,000 per annum with four weeks paid vacation. Interested candidates should contact Sarah Nave via email at [email protected] or by phone at 804-894-0386. FIRST BAPTIST CHURCH 235 West Washington Street, Petersburg, VA, 23804 Seeking part-time Minister of Music for one Sunday morning service. Three manual Aeolian Skinner pipe organ in fair condition. Candidates must be interested in helping to recruit and build the church’s music program. Annual salary$15,000. Interested candidates should contact Elizabeth Steele via email at [email protected] or by phone at 804-732-2003 or 804-586-5891. TRINITY EVANGELICAL LUTHERAN CHURCH 6001 Granby Street, Norfolk, VA, 23505 Seeking part-time Director of Music for one Sunday service, adult and handbell choir rehearsals. Special services on Ash Wednesday, Palm Sunday, Maundy Thursday, Good Friday, Easter, Thanksgiving Eve, Christmas Eve, and mid-week services during Advent. Mark E. Wetzel two manual pipe organ. Compensation $18,000 per year with two weeks paid vacation and a book and music allowance. Interested candidates should contact Lynn Hubert via email at [email protected] or by phone at 751-630-4946 or contact Anne Combes at the church email https://www.trinitylutherannorfolk.org or phone at 751-489-2551. CHURCH OF THE GOOD SHEPHERD (EPISCOPAL) Richmond, 4207 Forest Hill Avenue, Richmond, VA, 23225 Seeking Director of Music Ministry (part-time organist/choir director) to provide leadership for 9:30 AM Sunday service and weeknight (Thursday) Chancel Choir rehearsals, plus additional hour prior to the Sunday morning service. Provide music for seasonal services and assistance (conducting, leadership, and administration) to supportive music ministry. May be engaged separately for funerals and weddings. Dobson Organ, Op. 40, 1988. Salary $24,000 per annum, with four weeks paid annual vacation. Preferred Qualifications: experience leading liturgical worship, fluency in traditional sacred music and newer hymnody and music. Interested candidates should email [email protected]. FIRST BAPTIST CHURCH 2709 Monument Avenue, Richmond, VA, 23220 Seeking part-time organist for two Sunday morning services and weekly rehearsals three quarters of the year with adult, youth and Auditioned Ensemble choirs. Special services Ash Wednesday, Christmas Eve, and Maundy Thursday. Casavant four-manual pipe organ. There are no directing responsibilities with this position. Annual salary approximately $30,000. Three weeks paid vacation, sick leave, book and music allowance, dues to professional associations, and continuing education allowance. Interested candidates should contact The Rev. Dr. Philip Mitchel via email at [email protected] or by phone days at 804-358-5458 or cell, 804-615-2709. Starting date September, 2021.
SUBSTITUTES The persons listed below have indicated a desire to be called for substituting at church services. No specific qualifications are implied by their inclusion on this list. The employer is responsible for determining that a substitute will adequately meet the needs of the church. Questions should be addressed to Betty Girardeau. If you no longer wish to be included on the substitute list, please ask that your name be removed from the list by emailing Betty Girardeau at [email protected] or by phone at 804-647-0825. Substitutes Available (Including Sundays) Balz, Bill 804-794-1860 [email protected] Byrd, Andrew 843-743-5191 [email protected] Crean, Marianne 804-360-2976 [email protected] Edison, Peter 804-755-4828 [email protected] Freude, Sharon 804-353-4683 [email protected] Grant, Cathy 434-293-0617 (Charlottesville, VA) [email protected] Heath, Margie K. 804- 730-2196 (home) 804-387-6948 (cell) [email protected] Hudson, Teresa 804-245-0827 [email protected] Kerschbaumer, Evelyn 804-744-3147 [email protected] Moro, Don 804-652-9311 [email protected] Nowowieski, Adella 804-814-4727 [email protected] Traser, Donald 804-644-0888 [email protected] Substitutes Available for Special or Non-Sunday Morning Events Only Bailey, Tom 804-221-7549 [email protected] Campbell, Mary 804-337-3935 (cell) 804-288-4098 (home) [email protected] Hargrove, Elizabeth 804-798-1776 or 804-339-5701 [email protected] Heath, Larry 804-212-9861 [email protected] Hellmers, Grant 804-878-4416 [email protected] Jonkman, Crystal 804-330-9976 (home) [email protected] 804-301-9976 (cell) [email protected]
804-272-0992 x104 (church) Kumro, Joel 716-803-4699 [email protected] Lindsey, Charles 804-370-7374 [email protected] Moro, Don 804-652-9311 [email protected] Nowowieski, Adella 804-288-0917 [email protected] Sachs, David 804-222-2494 [email protected] Schutt, Ed 804-564-4887 [email protected] Tibbetts, Ryan 302-354-2001 (cell) [email protected] Van Ornam, Cheryl 804-814-6677 [email protected]
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Candlelight Concerts
& Historic Organ Recitals
October, 2021
Candlelight Concerts in Bruton Parish Church
Thursday, October 7 @ 8:00 pm Vocal Recital: Music from the 18th century Brady Collins, Soprano, music director & musicologist from Chicago, & Rebecca Davy, accompanist
Thursday, October 14 @ 8:00 pm Organ Recital Nathan K. Lively, Music Director & Organist at St. John’s Lutheran Church in Stamford, Connecticut
Saturday, October 16 @ 8:00 pm Organ Recital Rebecca Davy, Music Director & Organist at Bruton Parish Thursday, October 21 @ 8:00 pm Organ Recital Dr. JanEl Will, Organist at Bruton Parish
Saturday, October 23 @ 8:00 pm Harpsichord Recital Dr. Anita Renfroe, Professor of music at Millersville University in Lancaster, Pennsylvania
Thursday, October 28 @ 8:00 pm Organ Recital Deke Polifka, Organist at St. Paul’s Memorial Episcopal Church in Charlottesville, Virginia
Saturday, October 30 @ 8:00 pm Organ Recital Chris Reynolds, Organist at St. Paul’s Episcopal Church in Richmond, Virginia
Historic Organ Recitals in the William & Mary Wren Chapel
Saturday, October 2 @ 10:00 am – Sarah Bland Saturday, October 9 @ 10:00 am – Norman Elton
Saturday, October 16 @ 10:00 am – Rebecca Davy Saturday, October 23 @ 10:00 am – Thomas Marshall Saturday, October 30 @ 10:00 am – Rebecca Davy
All Concerts are non-ticketed and open to the public. Freewill offerings are gratefully received.
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Rebecca Davy, Music Director & Organist & Dr. JanEl Will, Organist Contact: [email protected] or (757) 645-3431 Website: www.brutonparish.org
BEAUTIFUL CONTINUO ORGAN FOR RENT The organ can be delivered to your performance venue two days prior to use. It is tuned the day prior to use and then picked up not later than the day after use. Renter is responsible for the safe keeping of the organ while in possession and arranging ready and easy access for delivery, tuning and pick up. Mileage for delivery is extra when outside Baltimore City. C-d"' (51 notes) transposing keyboard A - 392, 415, 440, 465 Hz 8' Gedackt 4' Flute 2' Principal • Organ is mounted on a stage dolly for easy moving • Blower is self contained within the case • Volume controlled with opening panels • Equal Temperament • Unequal Temperament Tuning is available for additional charge • Set-up and Tuning included in rental • Gentle tone, perfect for chamber and choral music • Plugs into standard 110 volt outlet, extension cord included To schedule an inspection or inquire about dates and rates please contact; David M. Storey, Inc. Pipe Organ Builders and Restorers Baltimore, Maryland 410-889-3800 – [email protected]
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