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The Voluntary Trumpet A PUBLICATION OF THE CHARLESTON CHAPTER

OF THE AMERICAN GUILD OF ORGANISTS

OCTOBER 2019

The mission of the American Guild of Organists is to enrich lives through organ and choral

music. We encourage excellence in the performance of organ and choral music; inspire, ed-

ucate, and offer certification for organists and choral conductors; provide networking, fel-

lowship, and mutual support; nurture future generations of organists; promote the organ in

its historic and evolving roles; and engage wider audiences with organ and choral music.

DEAN’S LIST It was great to see so

many of you at Ms.

Rose's for our opening

Eat, Meet and Greet. Be-

ing together was a great

way to move beyond the

anxiety that Hurricane

Dorian brought just days

before and to set the tone for the new academic year.

For our October program we are excited to have one of

our newest members, Matthew Swingle, presenting to us

at CSU. Matthew will be presenting an organ recital with

Julia Harlow on Friday, October 11th and delivering our

program the following Monday at 7:00 p.m. I hope to see

many of you at both events!!

— Loretta

BACH AT REDEEMER

A Choral Concert marking the 502nd Anniversary of the

Reformation will take place on November 3 at 4:00 pm

at the Lutheran Church of the Redeemer (714 Riverdale,

Charleston 29407). The combined Lowcountry Lutheran

Choir will sing Bach’s Cantata 112, My Faithful Shep-

herd is the Lord. Our freewill offering will benefit

Charleston Habitat for Humanity’s Faith Build, an inter-

religious homebuilding venture. If you want to find out

more, help, or participate, contact Deacon Katie

Holland at Lutheran Church of the Redeemer.

([email protected]).

CHAPTER OFFICERS 2018–2020

DEAN

Loretta Haskell

[email protected]

SUB-DEAN

Katie Holland

[email protected]

SECRETARY

Nancy Clayton Lefter

[email protected]

TREASURER, WEBMASTER

Edmund LeRoy

[email protected] Please contact the treasurer with any

changes of address, telephone number, or

other information.

MEMBERS-AT-LARGE

Ann Longdon Hood

[email protected]

Huey Waldon

[email protected]

Mark Bebensee

[email protected]

Larry Speakman

[email protected]

Immediate Past Dean

Jason Pedeaux

[email protected]

mailto:[email protected]










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OPENING DINNER OF THE NEW SEASON

Hurricane Dorian arrived a few days before the Charleston Chapter’s opening dinner at Ms. Rose’s Fine

Foods. Power was out for around 72 hours in that part of town, and we weren’t sure how things would

turn out. It all came together in the end, the weather cooperated, and 22 of us gathered for a convivial

evening. To round out the evening, Dean Loretta Haskell devised a quiz for us that was way too hard. In

spite of that, a good time was had by all.

ORGAN WORKSHOP WITH JENNIFER PASCUAL

Fox Music House is sponsoring a FREE organ workshop with Jennifer Pascual

at its showroom at 4248 Dorchester Rd, North Charleston, SC 29405. Ms. Pas-

cual was appointed Director of Music at St. Patrick’s Cathedral, New York City,

in 2003, the first woman to hold his position.

The workshop begins at 10:00 am and continues until noon. A luncheon is pro-

vided. A head count is necessary! Please RSVP to George Hiatt at (843) 296-

8901 (text) or email [email protected].

NATIONAL CONFERENCE FOR SACRED MUSIC 2020

The National Conference for Sacred Music is a unique conference, designed to provide the practicing

church musician with fresh new ideas to help create a vital, growing music ministry. The emphasis of

this conference is to provide a wide variety of new approaches to revitalize and reinvigorate the church's

passion for music in worship. This event is collaboratively sponsored by music publishers Augsburg

Fortress, Hinshaw, and MorningStar, with additional support from ALCM, PAM, and The Fellowship.

The Conference takes place at St. Matthew’s Lutheran Church, January 8–10, 2020. Workshops will be

presented by Tom Trenney, David and Susan Palo Cherwien, Mark Hayes, and Tim Waugh. Pricing and

registration is found here: https://www.eventbrite.com/e/national-conference-for-sacred-music-2020-

registration-60488585989.

Two events are open to the public:

• January 8, 7:30 pm: Hymn Festival, led by David Cherwien and Susan Palo Cherwien.

• January 10, 5:00 pm: Choral Concert, led by Tom Trenney and the Nebraska Wesleyan Univer-

sity Choir, as they perform their concert program From Darkness to Light.


https://www.eventbrite.com/e/national-conference-for-sacred-music-2020-registration-60488585989

https://www.eventbrite.com/e/national-conference-for-sacred-music-2020-registration-60488585989

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UPCOMING CHAPTER EVENTS

MONDAY, OCTOBER 14, 2019 — 7:00 PM

THE IN S A ND OU T S: A GU I DE TO OR GA N MA I NT E N A N C E AN D ST R U CTU R E

Lightsey Chapel, Charleston Southern University

101 State Rd S-10-2261, North Charleston, SC 29406

Matthew Swingle, organ technician and adjunct professor of music at CSU, gives an

overview of the structure of the organ including anecdotes from his technician expe-

riences. Also, an answer to the question that everyone is asking, “What does that

Möller sound like NOW?”

TUESDAY, NOVEMBER 19, 2018 — 7:00 PM

THE NE W AL L E N I N MOU N T PLE A SA N T

Hibben United Methodist Church

690 Coleman Blvd, Mt Pleasant, SC 29464

A demonstration of the new charms of Allen's latest Lowcountry installation.

DECEMBER — NO MEETING

FRIDAY, JANUARY 3, 2020 — 7:00 PM

AN N U A L EPI PHA N Y PA RT Y

Club Room at Dockside Condominium

330 Concord St., Charleston 29401

Bring a tasty treat and celebrate the new year (and surviving Advent and Christ-

mas) with festive libations provided by the chapter.


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SUNDAY, MARCH 1, 2020 —4:00 PM

OR GA N RE CI TA L , FL OR E N C E JOW ER S

St. Matthew’s Lutheran Church

405 King St., Charleston 29403

Florence Jowers has served since 2015 as the Director of Music and Organist at

Christ Lutheran Church, Staunton, where she is a founder and co-director of the

Bach Around the Clock Festival held at Christ Lutheran each March. (2020 will be

on March 21st- Bach’s birthday!) Previously, she was Associate Professor of Mu-

sic and University Organist at Lenoir-Rhyne University and organist of First Bap-

tist Church in Hickory, NC. She is an active recitalist, having performed through-

out the United States and Germany, and also in Austria, Latvia, and the Czech Re-

public. As part of her position at Lenoir-Rhyne, she founded and directed the Le-

noir-Rhyne Youth Chorus, a professional youth choir which has toured extensively

in the southeast, and has participated in festivals in several states as well as Eng-

land, France, Germany, and Austria. Ms. Jowers has served as president of Region 2 of the Association of Lutheran

Church Musicians, Dean of the Hickory Chapter of the American Guild of Organists, and has served on the executive

board and as an officer in several chapters of the American Guild of Organists. Ms. Jowers was selected as a Fellow of

the Bach Aria Institute in Stonybrook, NY, and received a Rotary Scholarship for organ study with the late Anton Heiller

in Vienna, Austria, following her graduate work at Yale University Institute of Sacred Music. She has served as clini-

cian for many professional conferences, including ALCM, AGO, and PAM. Ms. Jowers has performed twice at the Pic-

colo Spoleto Festival and has been heard on NPR’s Pipedreams.

THURSDAY, MARCH 19, 2020 —7:00 PM

CA RI L L ON A N D P I PES AT T HE C I TAD E L

Summerall Chapel, The Citadel

171 Moultrie St, Charleston, SC 29409

A demonstration and tour of “one of the largest Dutch bell installations

in the western hemisphere” and an open console opportunity to try out

the Citadel’s new pipes. This unique opportunity is hosted by Mitchell

Stecker.

APRIL — NO MEETING

MAY 2020 — TIME AND PLACE TBA

CLE R GY /V IS I TOR D I N NE R A N D INSTA L L AT I ON OF OFFI C E RS

Encourage the clergyperson(s) who work with us daily to kick up their heels

AGO style. Or bring your organist neighbor or enthusiast from “down the

street.” Clergy and visitors eat free at this catered meal. More details will be

forthcoming as the date nears.


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CALENDAR

SUNDAY, SEPTEMBER 29, 4:00 PM

EVENSONG FOR ST. MICHAEL

AND ALL ANGELS

Music will include Abendlied by Rhein-

berger, the Mount St. Alban Service by Da-

vid Hogan, and Mendelssohn's cantata, Hear

my prayer. A reception will follow the ser-

vice in Hanahan Hall. Grace Church Cathe-

dral, 98 Wentworth St, Charleston 29401.

SUNDAY, OCTOBER 6, 4:00 PM

JAZZ VESPERS

Honoring St. Francis of Assisi with a Bless-

ing of Animals. St. Matthew's Lutheran

Church, 405 King St, Charleston 29403.

FRIDAY, OCTOBER 11, 7:30 PM

FRENCH IMPRESSIONS

Organists Julia Harlow and Matthew Swin-

gle will present a concert of French compos-

ers and masterworks. Lightsey Chapel Audi-

torium on the campus of Charleston South-

ern University.


MYUNGSOOK STOUDENMIRE AND

DR. NANCY ELTON

Remington Concert Series. The pianists in

solo and duo concert, including Ravel’s La

Valse. Dedicated to the memory of John Ad-

ams, Professor of Piano at the University of

South Carolina. Rodenberg Chapel, Franke

at Seaside, 1885 Rifle Range Rd, Mount

Pleasant 29464.


CHORAL EVENSONG IN THANKSGIVING

FOR THE 50TH ANNIVERSARY OF THE

STONEWALL UPRISING

Featured music will include LGBT+ com-

posers and allies including Leonard Bern-

stein, Jennifer Higdon, Angela Morley, El-

ton John, Bette Midler, and others. A ser-

mon will be given by Linda Ketner, a

founder of the Alliance for Full Acceptance.

St. Stephen's Episcopal Church, 67 Anson

St, Charleston 29401.

SATURDAY, OCTOBER 26, 10:00 AM–12:00 PM

ARTIST WORKSHOP WITH JENNIFER

PASCUAL, ORGAN

Presented at Fox Music House, 4248 Dor-

chester Rd, North Charleston, SC 29405.

Light lunch is served. To attend this FREE

workshop, RSVP to George Hiatt (843) 296-

8901 (text) or email george@foxmu-

sichouse.com.

SATURDAY, OCTOBER 26, 10:00 AM–12:00 PM

ARTIST WORKSHOP WITH JENNIFER

PASCUAL, ORGAN

Presented at Fox Music House, 4248 Dor-

chester Rd, North Charleston, SC 29405.

Light lunch is served. To attend this FREE

workshop, RSVP to George Hiatt (843) 296-

8901 (text) or email george@foxmu-

sichouse.com


JENNIFER PASCUAL, ORGAN

The Director of Music at St. Patrick’s Cathe-

dral in New York in recital. Immaculate

Conception Catholic church, 510 Saint

James Ave, Goose Creek. The concert is

made possible by Allen Organs.

SUNDAY, NOVEMBER 3, 4:00 PM

EVENSONG FOR ALL SAINTS

Grace Church Cathedral, 98 Wentworth St,

Charleston 29401.


ONE SHEPHERD, ONE FLOCK

Bach’s Cantata 112 “My Faithful Shepherd

Is the Lord,” sung by the combined Low-

country Lutheran Choir, to benefit Habitat

for Humanity. Lutheran Church of the Re-

deemer, 714 Riverdale, Charleston 29407.

MONDAY, NOVEMBER 11, 7:30 PM

TENEBRAE

The London professional choir, Tenebrae,

performs Allegri’s Miserere, Victoria’s Ten-

ebrae Responsories, Parry’s Songs of Fare-

well, and Howells’s Requiem. Grace Church

Cathedral, 98 Wentworth St, Charleston






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29401. Tickets can be purchased at www.in-

stantseats.com/events/GraceCharleston.


EVENSONG FOR THE FEAST OF ST. CECILIA

Sung by the St. Nicholas choristers with the

Girl Choristers of Trinity Cathedral, Columbia,

SC and the St. Gregory ATB Chamber Choir.

Music will in include Herbert Howells’s A

Hymn for St. Cecilia. Grace Church Cathedral,

98 Wentworth St, Charleston 29401.

THURSDAY, NOVEMBER 21, 7:30 PM

SECOND ANNUAL THANKSGIVING CONCERT

To benefit Helping Hands of Goose Creek,

the emergency food program serving indi-

viduals and families. Featuring the Immacu-

late Conception Choir led by Mary Gertner

and Mylene Suzara; George Hiatt and Chris-

topher Dunivan, organists; the ICC Flute

Choir; and harpist Emilee Johnson. Immacu-

late Conception Catholic Church, 510 Saint

James Ave, Goose Creek, SC.

SUNDAY, DECEMBER 8, 5:00 PM

BEER AND CAROLS IN KUDU COURTYARD

in case of bad weather will move to St. Mat-

thew's Auditorium. St. Matthew's Lutheran

Church, 405 King St, Charleston 29403.

POSITIONS AVAILABLE

ORANGEBURG, SC: FIRST PRESBYTERIAN CHURCH (PCUSA)

The congregation of First Presbyterian Church in Orangeburg, SC (650 Summers

Ave) is seeking a Director of Music to provide Christian leadership for the entire

music ministry, working directly with the Senior Minister and serving under the di-

rection of the Personnel Committee and the Church Session. The ideal candidate

will possess a minimum of a Bachelor of Music in Choral Music, Voice, Organ/Pi-

ano, Music Education, or Performance. For a PDF outlining the full job descrip-

tion, go to www.agocharleston.org and click the link in the First Presbyterian en-

try. (Posted 9/26/19)

CHARLESTON: TRINITY UNITED METHODIST CHURCH

Trinity UMC in downtown Charleston is seeking a part-time choir

director/pianist/organist for Sunday mornings, weddings, funerals, and special

Church days. We are offering a salary of $1,000.00 per month. Please send

resumes to [email protected] (Posted 9/26/19)

HARTSVILLE, SC: ST. BARTHOLOMEW’S CHURCH

St. Bartholomew’s Church, 103 Campus Drive, Hartsville, SC 29550 is look-

ing for an organist. Duties include Sunday services, choir rehearsals, and any

special services during the year. Vacation and continuing education included.

The organ is a Casavant II/31, Opus 3659, built for us in 1988. Salary is $180

per week plus $100 for special services. The organist reports to the Choir Di-

rector and the Rector. Send your resume to St. Bartholomew’s at the address

above or via email: [email protected]. Questions: (843) 332-8765

(Posted 7/16/19)

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ORANGEBURG, SC: FIRST BAPTIST CHURCH

First Baptist Church of Orangeburg is seeking a part-time organist to

provide service music for Sunday worship, as well as special occasions

throughout the year. Regular duties include accompanying Wednesday

night choir rehearsal (7:00 pm) and playing for Sunday worship services

(11:00 am). The organ is a Möller, 3 manuals, 31 ranks from the origi-

nal installation. The pedalboard is AGO standard. The organ was in-

stalled in 1968 and rebuilt by Schlueter Pipe Organ Company in 2007,

with additional Walker digital stops added. Résumés may be sent to

First Baptist Church, P.O. Box 637, Orangeburg, South Carolina, 29116 or emailed to jane@fbcorange-

burg.org. (Posted 6/20/19)

NORTH CHARLESTON: COKESBURY UNITED METHODIST CHURCH

Cokesbury UMC is currently searching for a pianist/organist/choir director to ac-

company contemporary music, traditional hymns, and a small choir. We are a

church that is committed to pulling from many different musical genres for our

worship at 10:30 am on Sunday mornings. This position would require you to at-

tend weekly choir practice, attend weekly worship, and a practice after worship

on Sundays starting in August 2019.

Any candidate who applies should have a passion for worship, be able to work

well with others (particularly volunteers), and be open to different styles and gen-

res of music. Please send resumes and references to Rev. Megan Gray at

[email protected]. Cokesbury UMC, 4990 Dorchester Rd. North Charleston, SC 29418. Telephone:

843-552-4061 (Posted 5/29/19)

SAINT MATTHEWS, SC: ST. PAUL UNITED METHODIST CHURCH

St. Paul UMC, 1808 Bridge St, Saint Matthews, SC 29135 is seek-

ing an organist/choir director. The job requirements include choir

practice at 9:30 a.m. on Sunday mornings (or another time during

the week) and one worship service on Sunday from 11:00 a.m.-

12:00 p.m. Some additional services throughout the year (Christmas

Eve, funerals, etc.) may also be requested. The instrument is a 1937

Möller Pipe Organ.

Please call (803) 874-2166 or email at [email protected] for

more details. Pastor: Rev. Sara Relaford. Church Secretary: Lori

Worsencroft. Church Website: www.stpaulsmumc.com. (Posted 5/28/19)

MOUNT PLEASANT: PALMETTO PRESBYTERIAN CHURCH (PCUSA)

Palmetto Presbyterian is seeking a part-time interim or part-

time permanent Music Director (15-20 hours per week). Ideal

start date is choir practice April 25 for the service Sunday

April 28th. A later start date is acceptable. The salary is nego-

tiable commensurate with experience. If hired as an interim,

may later apply for the permanent position. The position re-

quires a candidate to be a faithful Christian with conducting


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and piano expertise. Organ-playing ability is desirable but not required. Must be willing to play hymns,

offertories, and anthems for one 10 a.m. service each Sunday as well as at special services throughout

the year. Regular choir practice is scheduled on Thursday evenings. If interested in the position, please

e-mail your resume to the church office: [email protected] or to the Personnel Team

leader Rick Thomas at [email protected] (843-323-9753). (Posted 4/14/19)

GOOSE CREEK: ST. TIMOTHY LUTHERAN CHURCH (NALC)

St. Timothy's is looking for a part-time organist to play their 37-stop, 2-

manual Allen Quantum Q265D (2012). The ideal candidate:

• Has experience playing a traditional liturgical service and accom-

panying a chancel choir;

• Views organ skills as a service to God and as a vital part of wor-

ship leadership;

• Is open to and reliant on following God’s Spirit in a team environ-

ment.

Submit resume by April 30, 2019 to: Beth Alford, Director of Music Ministries: beth@sainttimothylu-

theran.org or PO Box 807, Goose Creek, SC 29445. (Posted 3/24/19)

CHARLESTON: MARTIN LUTHER LUTHERAN CHURCH (ELCA)

Martin Luther Lutheran Church is seeking a part-time Music Director to

lead our music on Sunday morning and for other services. We need

someone who plays organ and piano, can direct our choir, and can start a

handbell choir. Directing a children’s choir could be a possibility as we

are slowly gaining children.

Mission Statement: “We are a caring people of God, brought together

by grace and nourished by the Word. Led by the Spirit we are sent out in

service to share God’s love.”

Profile:

• One service: 9:00a.m., and weekly Adult Choir rehearsal

• Other services as needed (Christmas Eve, Advent and Lenten Wednesday evenings, Ash

Wednesday, Maundy Thursday, Good Friday, funerals and weddings as needed)

• An organ and a grand piano are in the sanctuary. Pianos in the choir room and fellowship hall.

For a PDF outlining qualifications, responsibilities, etc., go to our website and click the PDF link. Per-

sons interested in applying should provide a complete resume and professional references. Send resume

and references to Martin Luther Lutheran Church at [email protected]. Church Office phone: (843)

795-4855. The Rev. Thomas A. Cassem, 1605 Harborview Rd. Charleston (James Island), SC 29412.

www.martinlutherchurch.org. (Posted 1/21/2019)






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MISCELLANY

AGO MUSIC EXCHANGE

There is still much music in the AGO Music Exchange housed at Second Presbyterian Church, and ad-

ditional donations have been made in the last month. Please email Julia for an updated listing. There

are 200+ titles of organ music and many choral anthems. To get a PDF listing of organ (by composer),

organ plus instrument, piano, wedding, Advent/Christmas, collections, etc., or to schedule a time to

come browse the collection, please email Julia Harlow, [email protected]. A listing of choral anthems

(SATB, SAB) is also available. For either listing, email Julia, or use the link on the Miscellany page of

the chapter website https://www.agocharleston.org/miscellany.html. As always, if you have organ or

choral music or shoes that you do not need anymore, and want to donate to the Exchange, please let

Julia know. Currently, there is a pair of nearly new organ shoes, size 10M.

RODGERS ORGAN FOR SALE

Rodgers, Model 805, 2-manual and pedalboard. Organ and console are in ex-

cellent condition.

Midi capability. Wind-blown pipes may be added. Four memory levels. Ask-

ing price: $10,000.

Contact: Roberta Rowland-Raybold

Director of Music

St. Stephen's Episcopal Church

North Myrtle Beach

(607) 282-2350

Sue Harmon, October 6 George-Lee Singleton, October 10

Elena Crudge, October 11 Roy Burbage, Jr., October 20

Katie Holland, October 23

Don’t forget to send in your news items for the November newsletter. The deadline is October 25.


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