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September 2014 The Guilder The Newsletter of the Columbus Chapter of the American Guild of Organists www.agocolumbus.org The mission of the American Guild of Organists is to enrich lives through organ and choral music. Inside Dean’s Message ................ 2 Young Organist Initiatives 3 Concerts ............................ 4 National News ................... 5 Scholarship Application .... 6 At a Glance Upcoming Programs... Recital, Nicholas Quardokus Friday, Sept.26, 7:30 p.m. Broad Street Presbyterian Church Pedals, Pipes, and Pizza Saturday, Oct.25, 10:00 a.m. St. Paul the Apostle RC Church, Westerville Submissions for the next Guilder are due by September 5. The October issue will be published on September 15 and will include concert dates from September 15- November 1. Please send submissions to: [email protected]. Recital by 2013 Regional Competition winner Nicholas Quardokus Friday, September 26, 7:30 p.m. Broad Street Presbyterian Church 760 East Broad Street Nicholas Quardokus is currently an undergraduate student at The Jacobs School of Music at Indiana University, pursuing a Bachelor of Music degree in organ performance, studying with Janette Fishell. He is a recipient of the most prestigious undergraduate music scholarship at Indiana University, the Barbara and David Jacobs Scholarship. Before attending the Jacobs School, he studied organ in his native Michigan with Mark Steffens and Philip Peter, and piano with Lydie Regazzi. He is in demand as a substitute church musician in Michigan and Indiana and as a recitalist throughout the Midwest. In 2013, he took first-prize in the final round of the American Guild of Organists (AGO) Regional Competition for Young Organists in Region V. Solo performances include a recital at the AGO Region V Convention in 2013 and a “Rising Star” recital at the AGO National Convention in June 2014.
Transcript of The Guilder · 2019. 1. 31. · Sara Seidel holds the Master of Music degree from Indiana...
September 2014
The Guilder The Newsletter of the Columbus Chapter of the American Guild of Organists
www.agocolumbus.org
The mission of the American Guild of Organists is to enrich lives through organ and choral music.
Inside
Dean’s Message ................ 2
Young Organist Initiatives 3
Concerts ............................ 4
National News ................... 5
Scholarship Application .... 6
At a Glance
Upcoming Programs...
Recital, Nicholas Quardokus
Friday, Sept.26, 7:30 p.m.
Broad Street Presbyterian
Church
Pedals, Pipes, and Pizza
Saturday, Oct.25, 10:00 a.m.
St. Paul the Apostle RC
Church, Westerville
Submissions for the next
Guilder are due by
September 5.
The October issue will be
published on September 15
and will include concert
dates from September 15-
November 1. Please send
submissions to:
Recital by 2013 Regional Competition
winner Nicholas Quardokus Friday, September 26, 7:30 p.m.
Broad Street Presbyterian Church
760 East Broad Street
Nicholas Quardokus is currently an undergraduate student at The Jacobs School
of Music at Indiana University, pursuing a Bachelor of Music degree in organ
performance, studying with Janette Fishell. He is a recipient of the most
prestigious undergraduate music scholarship at Indiana University, the Barbara
and David Jacobs Scholarship. Before attending the Jacobs School, he studied
organ in his native Michigan with Mark Steffens and Philip Peter, and piano with
Lydie Regazzi. He is in demand as a substitute church musician in Michigan and
Indiana and as a recitalist throughout the Midwest. In 2013, he took first-prize in
the final round of the American Guild of Organists (AGO) Regional Competition
for Young Organists in Region V. Solo performances include a recital at the
AGO Region V Convention in 2013 and a “Rising Star” recital at the AGO
National Convention in June 2014.
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Officers
Dean
John Schuder
Sub-Dean
Josh Brodbeck
Secretary
Mark Stuart
Treasurer
Albert Adcock
Chaplain
The Rev. Cynthia Adcock
Executive Committee
Class of 2015
John Bryan
Brett Greene
Carol Neff
Class of 2016
Jared Bennett
Joel Mathias
Erin Petrella
Class of 2017
Jim Hildreth
Nancy Renneckar
Mary Ann Stephens
Great Lakes Region Convention
July 12-15, 2015
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The Dean’s Message For some of us, vacation time is past and the new
season has almost begun. I truly hope all of you are
sufficiently rested and energized for the months ahead!
The new Columbus Chapter Membership Directory
should arrive in the mail by the second week of
September and will include a listing of our 2014-15
program year. Please enter the dates on your calendar
and plan to participate as much as possible in the
programs and events your chapter is providing.
Most of you will have seen the full-page announcement
in the August issue of The American Organist sponsored by our chapter to
announce and celebrate the 100th birthday of Wilbur Held on August 20th. For
those new to Columbus, Dr. Held was for many years Professor of Organ at
Ohio State University and Organist/Choirmaster at Trinity Episcopal Church on
Capitol Square. Take note of this occasion and plan to program Dr. Held’s
music on that Sunday. Please send that Sunday’s order of worship to Al Adcock
who will then prepare a packet to be sent to Dr. Held. Our thanks to Al Adcock
for planning this very appropriate observance and to Tim Wilson for absorbing
the cost of preparation and printing of the announcement.
It is not too early to encourage friends and neighbors to plan on bringing their
children to our Pedals, Pipes and Pizza event on Saturday morning, October
25th at St. Paul the Apostle Church in Westerville. We plan on making this a
yearly happening, building on the highly successful program held last October
at the Broad Street Methodist Church.
In closing this message, I would express the wish to meet as many of our
members as possible, especially those newest to our chapter. The Columbus
Chapter is now the largest in Ohio, and it is impossible to personally contact
each of our 175+ members.
As you attend programs, please make it a point to say hello to me and my fellow
officers so we may greet you and have a chance to become acquainted.
John Schuder
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Dean’s Committees
Communications Mark Stuart
Education & Examinations Robert Wisniewski
Guilder Editor & Publisher Sara Seidel
Professional Concerns,
Placement & Substitutes Chad Baker
Registrar
Sara Seidel
Webmaster Anthony Fabro
AGO Mission Statement
The mission of the American
Guild of Organists is to
enrich lives through organ
and choral music.
To achieve this, we:
Encourage excellence in
the performance of organ
and choral music;
Inspire, educate, and offer
certification for organists
and choral conductors;
Provide networking,
fellowship, 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. Find us:
Columbus Chapter AGO
Young Organists’ Scholarship Fund
The Young Organists’ Scholarship Fund has been established to provide
financial assistance to young, aspiring organists to the age of 22 who
demonstrate a serious interest in developing their skills as an organist. Up to
$500 may be awarded each year to one or more candidates for this purpose. A
scholarship student may reapply the following year for renewal of their award.
The executive committee of the Columbus Chapter may choose not to award a
scholarship in any given year. Also, the committee will request that organ study
be with a member of the American Guild of Organists.
A form for application is included at the end of this issue of The Guilder. Once
this is received, a panel, chosen by the dean, will meet with the applicant for an
interview/audition. Please note that the application for study through the Young
Organists’ Scholarship Fund is not to be confused with short-term enrichment
programs such as summer study in POE workshops.
The primary source of funding for these scholarships will be through the
offering collected at our annual Student Recital in the spring. Additional
contributions may be made at any time and are a meaningful way to honor an
individual or group or the memory of a loved one or colleague. Checks for this
purpose should be made out to Columbus Chapter - AGO and sent to our
chapter treasurer, Al Adcock. Names of donors and honorees will be listed in
The Guilder and in the printed program for the Student Recital, unless we are
instructed otherwise.
Complimentary Student Memberships
The Columbus Chapter will sponsor up to ten student memberships for the
2014-15 program year. It is expected that the recipients will demonstrate
interest in the work of the AGO by attending at least two chapter events and
participating in our annual Student Recital, taking place this coming season on
Sunday, April 26th. Students between the ages of 10 and 24 are welcome to
apply. Teachers may recommend students and students themselves may apply
by written request to the dean.
Concerts and Other Events
Sara Seidel and Scott Hayes
Sunday, September 21, 3:00 p.m.
St. Joseph Cathedral—614.241.2526
212 East Broad Street, Columbus 43215
Two of our city's prominent church musicians share a program of
German Romantic organ repertoire. Sara Seidel holds the Master of
Music degree from Indiana University and is director of music at St.
John's Episcopal Church in Worthington. Scott Hayes is director of
music at St. Luke's Episcopal Church in Granville and pursued his
graduate studies at the Cleveland Institute of Music. Their program will
feature works of Mendelssohn, Brahms, Rheinberger, Karg-Elert and
Reger.
Michael Morton in Concert
Sunday, September 28, 3:00 pm Northwest Christian Church
1340 Fishinger Road, Columbus 43221
Born in Nashville, Tennessee, Michael Morton began studying flute at
the Blair School of Music at Vanderbilt University during his high
school years. He studied jazz at Berklee College of Music in Boston and
classical performance at the University of Memphis and Chapman
University where he received a Bachelor of Music degree. He earned his
Masters degree from the University of Southern California Thornton
School of Music. Currently, Michael is a freelance flutist in the Nashville
area.
Dwight Lenox, jazz vocalist
Sunday, September 28, 3:00 p.m.
St. John’s Episcopal Church
700 High Street, Worthington 43085
From blues to ballads and jazz to swing, Dwight Lenox shines. His impeccable
instincts and mellow sound have garnered the attention of some of the finest
musicians in the industry. Dwight's fluid style lends itself to a vast repertoire,
from Nat King Cole and Frank Sinatra to James Ingram, Stevie Wonder, Lou
Rawls, and many more. Performing at galas, fund raisers, private parties and
clubs with his own band The Lenox Avenue Express, Dwight's career has taken
him from New York to LA to the heart of the Midwest.
First Thursday Noontime Recital Series
Thursday, October 2, 12:15 - 12:45 p.m.
Asbury United Methodist Church
55 West Lincoln Avenue, Delaware 43015
Please join us for a delightful mid day recital. We will be announcing our
October recitalist shortly. Tables will be set and beverages provided for
those who wish to enjoy lunch during the recital.
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Organ for Sale
1980 Rodgers Jamestown 725
(dark walnut) analog 2-
manual organ for sale.
Complete AGO
specifications, moving stop
tablets, lighted music rack and
pedal board, Dual Memory,
Complete combination action
with General and Divisional
pistions for each division,
Internal sound system with
single expression. Has been in
my home since new.
Everything works and the
console and bench are in very
good condition. The sound is
very good for an analog
organ. I am purchasing a new
organ and want to ensure this
instrument finds a new home.
I am asking $500 for this very
nice organ. Please contact me
if you have any questions:
Jeff Goodwin
614-457-2935
September 2014 Page 5
AMERICAN GUILD OF ORGANISTS
RECOGNIZES TWO AWARD WINNING COMPOSERS
Distinguished Composer Award Presented to Libby Larsen
AGO/ECS Publishing Award in Choral Composition Presented to Ivan Božièeviæ
The American Guild of Organists (AGO) honored two award winning composers at its Annual Meeting on Tuesday,
June 24, during the AGO National Convention in Boston, Mass. AGO President Eileen Guenther presided over the award
presentations to Libby Larsen of Minneapolis, Minn.; and to Ivan Božièeviæ of Croatia. The 2014 Distinguished Com-
poser Award was presented to Libby Larsen (libbylarsen.com). The prestigious award, created in 1986, is presented bien-
nially to recognize outstanding composers of organ and choral music in the United States. Previous award recipients in-
clude: Virgil Thomson, Ned Rorem, Daniel Pinkham, Samuel Adler, Dominick Argento, William Albright, Conrad Susa,
Emma Lou Diemer, Dan Locklair, William Bolcom, Alice Parker, Carl Schalk, Margaret Sandresky, Richard Proulx,
Stephen Paulus, and Craig Phillips.
The 2014 AGO/ECS Publishing Award in Choral Composition was presented to Ivan Božièeviæ (ivanbozicevic.com) for
his winning composition, Kyrie eleison. The award included a cash prize of $2,000 and publication, both provided by the
ECS Publishing Co., and a performance at the 2014 AGO National Convention in Boston. Thirty-five composers submit-
ted pieces to the fourteenth biennial competition. The competition was judged by Carol Barnett, David Carrier, and Ste-
ven Sametz. Mr. Božièeviæ is the first Croatian citizen ever to receive the award.
Additional information about AGO new music competitions and awards can be found on the AGO Web site, Agohq.org.
AMERICAN GUILD OF ORGANISTS NAMES
PRIZEWINNERS IN NATIONAL ORGAN COMPETITIONS
Seven Prizes Presented to Five Organists at AGO National Convention in Boston, Mass.
The American Guild of Organists (AGO) is pleased to announce the results of its National Young Artists Competition in
Organ Performance (NYACOP) and the National Competition in Organ Improvisation (NCOI). Competition
prizewinners were recognized at the 52nd biennial AGO National Convention in Boston, Mass. The following
competition prizes were awarded:
NATIONAL YOUNG ARTISTS COMPETITION IN ORGAN PERFORMANCE
First Prize—Jonathan Rudy
The Lilian Murtagh Memorial Prize: $3,000 cash award and career development assistance provided by Karen
McFarlane Artists; a CD recording by Pro Organo; and a performance at the 2016 AGO National Convention in
Houston, Tex.
Second Prize—HyeHyun Sung
$3,000 cash award provided by John-Paul Buzard Pipe Organ Builders
Third Prize—Kirk Rich
$2,000 cash award provided by Kegg Pipe Organ Builders
Audience Choice Prize—Jonathan Rudy
$1,000 cash award provided by the Martin Ott Pipe Organ Company
NATIONAL COMPETITION IN ORGAN IMPROVISATION
First Prize—Patrick Scott
$3,000 cash award provided by McNeil Robinson
Second Prize—Douglas Murray
$2,000 cash award provided by Dobson Pipe Organ Builders Ltd.
Third Prize—Not Awarded Due to Competitor’s Withdrawal
$1,500 cash award provided by Pamela and Steven Ruiter-Feenstra
Audience Choice Prize—Patrick Scott
$1,500 cash award provided by David and Robin Arcus
