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Programs at a glance through August 6

Admission or suggested donation for some events

Skye Hart, Organ Sunday, May 15, 4 p.m. St.  Philip’s  Episcopal  Church Summer Social: Holy Trinity Monastery, St. David, AZ, & Dennis  Grannan’s  home Saturday, May 21, 10 a.m. St. David, Arizona Moller Organ Dedication St. Mary Margaret Alacoque Roman Catholic Church Sunday, June 5, 3 p.m. 801 N. Grande Avenue Installation of Officers, General Meeting and Potluck Dinner Sunday, June 5, 5 p.m. Colonia Verde Clubhouse 2700 N. Camino Valle Verde In from the Heat Summer Siesta Concerts Catalina United Methodist Church First Saturdays at Noon Lunch and Recital following 2700 E. Speedway Blvd.

Saturday, June 4—Janet Tolman, Organ, and Grant Lange, Trumpet

Saturday, July 2—Guy Whatley

Saturday, August 6—Margaret Martin Kvamme

Luncheons start at 12 noon in Fellowship Hall followed by recitals in the Sanctuary.

May and June Programs

The CYPHER Newsletter of the Southern Arizona Chapter American Guild of Organists

Volume 35, Number 5 May 2016

Summer Social & Visit to Holy Trinity Monastery in St. David Saturday, May 21, 10 a.m.

Join your fellow members for an inviting and relaxing time away from Tucson visiting the peaceful surroundings of the Holy Trinity Monastery in St. David, AZ, followed by a  ‘laid  back’  poolside  luncheon  at  the  home  of  our  Dean,  Dennis  Grannan.

Information continued on page 4.

Installation of Officers, General Meeting and Potluck Dinner Sunday, June 5, 5 p.m. Colonia Verde Clubhouse 2700 N. Camino Valle Verde, Tucson Be sure to attend this event which features the installation of our newly elected officers for 2016-2018 as well as a general meeting and potluck dinner. We hope you will be able to show your support of the chapter and its newly elected officers by attending  this  important  event.    In  addition  to  the  installation,  it’s  also  a  time  to  relax,  enjoy the spectacular views and to visit with your chapter friends at the lovely Colonia Verde Clubhouse.

Information continued on page 4

New Chapter Website: www.saago.org

Dennis  Grannan’s  home Holy Trinity Monastery Church

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AMERICAN GUILD OF ORGANISTS SOUTHERN ARIZONA CHAPTER P.O. Box 31315 Tucson, AZ 85751-1315

EXECUTIVE COMMITTEE DEAN Dennis Grannan 520-903-8052 lucky2825@yahoo.com SUB-DEAN & PROGRAMMING Woosug Kang 812-327-3011 Woosug.kang@stphilipstucson.org PAST DEAN Jeffrey Campbell 323-7856 jeffrey.campbell@stphilipstucson.org SECRETARY & TREASURER David Horr 822-7808 dahorr@comcast.net MEMBERSHIP Michael Koss 695-4977 MichaelPKossPhd@gmail.com PROFESSIONAL CONCERNS Douglas Leightenheimer 910-515-2404 dleightnc@aol.com PLACEMENT Dhira Mahoney 325-1360 Dhira.Mahoney@asu.edu HOSPITALITY Joyce Swinehart 207-0785 joyceehart@gmail.com EDITOR, THE CYPHER Dusty Johnson 323-7856 skj5@cox.net PUBLICITY Stephen Keyl 747-2618 skeyl@cox.net ADVERTISING Dhira Mahoney 325-1360 Dhira.Mahoney@asu.edu LIAISON, UNIVERSITY OF ARIZONA Pamela Decker 327-2169 pdecker@email.arizona.edu MEMBER-AT-LARGE Grahame Davis onlypipes@dakotacom.net CHAPLAIN Rev. Dr. Ed Bonneau 825-1985 Ed.Vistaumc@aol.com GRAND CANYON DISTRICT CONVENER Kristin Prouty 480-964-8606 kristin.holtonprouty@gamil.com

AGO EXECUTIVE DIRECTOR NATIONAL PRESIDENT WEST REGION COUNCILOR James Thomashower John Walker Mathew Burt 212-870-2311 410-244-8424 650-283-7512

The CYPHER Dusty Johnson, Editor 520-323-7856 skj5@cox.net

Deadline for first issue of the 2016-2017 season: August 15

Please email information to

Dusty Johnson, editor, at skj5@cox.net by the published deadlines. You may also send it via U.S. mail.

Advertising space available Full page, $150; Half page (horizontal), $100

Quarter page (vertical), $75; Business card size, $50 Contact Dhira Mahoney, Advertising chair (Dhira.Mahoney@asu.edu )

NOTE: Chapter members are invited and requested to submit information about their special programs and/or other professional activities for inclusion in The CYPHER. Your fellow members would like to be informed so please let us hear from you! Send pertinent information to Dusty Johnson, CYPHER editor. Include title, date, location, time, brief description, cost, and photos as appropriate. The information will appear in the print edition as well as in the online edition. Material may be edited as needed.

Many thanks to Anne Keyl for creating the professional flyers that advertise our programs.

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Greetings

As my time as Dean of SAAGO, Southern Arizona American Guild of Organists, draws to a close, I would like to thank each of you for your support for the work of the AGO. The chapter officers have contributed significant time, energy, and fine work that has resulted in many updates and projects the past four years. Some of the highlights include a new identity with a logo designed specifically for our chapter, new website design, a newly updated Operating Procedures Guideline, expanded gifting opportunities for the work of the chapter, expansion of our advertising base, and programming that expands beyond the Tucson metropolitan area to increase awareness in all of Southern Arizona.

This work will continue beginning in July led by our newly elected Dean, Douglas Leightenheimer and Sub-Dean, Sara Tobe. In fact, there are many new and exciting projects and events that are currently being planned by the current and newly elected officers. I thank each of them for sharing their experiences, ideas and bringing such tremendous energy as they plan for the next season and beyond.

There is much to celebrate as we reflect on a wonderfully full year of programs and events related to SAAGO. We also look ahead as plans are being made for the coming 2016-2017 season. Everyone in our chapter, including spouses and partners are invited to St. David to experience the beauty and tranquility of the Holy Trinity Monastery, followed by a party at my home situated at the base of the Dragoon Mountain range, not far from the Monastery. This will take place on Saturday, May 21st. Lunch will be provided. Please bring along your favorite margarita recipe to share! Reservations are needed by our hospitality chairperson, Joyce Swinehart by Monday, May 16th. Details on this and travel arrangements can be found in this newsletter.

I look forward to seeing everyone on May 21st.!

Cheers!

Dennis

THANK YOU DENNIS AND ALL OFFICERS FOR OUTSTANDING LEADERSHIP

OF THIS CHAPTER DURING THE YEARS 2014-2016

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Skye Hart, Organ Sunday, May 15, 4 p.m. Pre-Evensong Concert Series St.  Philip’s  in  the  Hills  Episcopal  Church 4440 N Campbell Ave. Skye Hart, Director of Music and Organist at St. Maria Goretti Catholic Church in Phoenix, has considerable performance experience in the U. S., Europe and Mexico. He holds the DMA in organ performance from ASU, where he studied with Kimberly Marshall.

Summer Social & Visit to Holy Trinity Monastery continued Saturday, May 21, 10 a.m.

The monastery, which is affiliated with the Olivetan Benedictines of Monte Oliveto in Italy, was founded in 1974. Open to the public, it is an oasis of serenity, and includes  the  Church  of  Our  Lady  of  Guadalupe,  monks’  cloister, bookstore/gift shop, bakery, pecan orchard, gardens, ponds, and cemetery as well as a 1.3 mile bird sanctuary  trail.    You’re  welcome  to  meander  the  grounds,  orchard, gift shop, etc. and/or attend the noon mass in the church.    Lunch  will  be  served  at  1  p.m.      You’re  also  encouraged  to  bring  your  own  ‘fav’  margarita  recipe  to  share. Folks are encouraged to carpool if possible. If you are willing to drive or would like a ride, please contact Woosug, at woosug.kang@stphilipstucson.org for details. Specifics from Woosug: Please let me know if you would like to drive and specify how many seats you have available: for example, driver, Woosug Kang (3) = this means you can take 3 extra people. If you would like a ride, please indicate "I would like a ride", with your name. Please email Woosug by Monday, May 16.

Lunch reservations need to be submitted to Joyce Swinehart no later than Monday, May 16.

Moller Organ Dedication, St. Mary Margaret Alacoque Roman Catholic Church Sunday, June 5, 3 p.m. 801 N. Grande Avenue The dedication of this new instrument includes both organ and  choral  music.    Members  of  St.  Philip’s  In  The  Hills  choirs and the Immaculate Heart High School Choir will sing choral anthems such as Jubilate Deo by Benjamin Britten as well as other selections. Organists Woosug Kang and Dr. Jeffrey Campbell will perform organ works by composers J.S.Bach, Louis Vierne and Douglas Mews and organist Michael Koss will perform movements from his St.

Odilia Suite for Organ. Eric Ramos, Immaculate Heart High School faculty member and Director of Music and Organist  at  St.  Gianna’s  Church,  will  also  participate.         Installation of Officers, General Meeting and Potluck Dinner continued Sunday, June 5, 5 p.m. Bring your favorite dish for the potluck supper. Contact Joyce Swinehart before June 1 to let her know what you’ll  bring  (email  her  at  joyceehart@gmail.com or call her at 664-6651). Utensils and soft drinks will be provided. See page 5 for driving directions. Thanks to David Horr for making these arrangements. The views are spectacular!

Colonia Verde Clubhouse 2700 N. Camino Valle Verde, Tucson

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Summer ProgramsSummer ProgramsSummer Programs In from the Heat Summer Siesta Concerts Catalina United Methodist Church 2700 E. Speedway Blvd.

Driving Directions to the Colonia Verde: There are two options:

1. Drive east on River Road to its end at Sabino Canyon Road, then turn RIGHT (south) on Sabino Canyon Road. Get in the left lane; go through the light at Cloud Road. After crossing Tanque Verde Wash, you will pass three HOA's and then Sabino Baptist Church on the left. Immediately beyond the church, take the next left turn (E. Portal Airosa) into Colonia Verde. Drive one block, cross Camino Valle Verde into the clubhouse parking lot, straight ahead.

2. Drive east on Speedway Blvd., then LEFT on Wilmot (north). Wilmot becomes Tanque Verde at Pima. Stay on Tanque Verde and get in the left lane. Go through traffic lights at Grant/Kolb and Camino Principal. The next light is Sabino Canyon Road. Take the right left-turn lane and turn left (north) on Sabino Canyon Road. (BE CAREFUL TO TURN WITH THE GREEN ARROWS ONLY. There is both a leading AND a lagging left-turn ar-row.) Turn RIGHT at the second street on the right (E. Portal Airosa) into Colonia Verde. Drive one block, cross Camino Valle Verde into the clubhouse parking lot, straight ahead.

Luncheons start at 12 noon in Fellowship Hall followed by recitals in the Sanctuary.

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New Chapter Officers 2016New Chapter Officers 2016New Chapter Officers 2016---201820182018 Elected Officers Dean—-Doug Leightenheimer Sub-Dean—-Sara Tobe Secretary and Treasurer—-David Horr Appointed Officers Membership Michael Koss Professional Concerns Douglas Leightenheimer Placement Dhira Mahoney Hospitality Joyce Swinehart Publicity Stephen Keyl Advertising Dhira Mahoney Newsletter Editor Stardust Johnson University Liaison Pamela Decker Member-at-Large Grahame Davis Assisting Sub-Dean with programming: Woosug Kang,

David Gay Assisting Hospitality Chair: Maxine Fifer, Patricia

Kaltenberger, and . . . volunteers Members of the 2016-2018 Nominating Committee: Dhira

Mahoney, Chair, Fern Hieb and Lynn Moser

New Officer BiosNew Officer BiosNew Officer Bios

Douglas Blair Leightenheimer, Dean. Doug recently completed the Doctor of Musical Arts degree in choral conducting at the University of Arizona where he was a conducting student of Dr. Bruce Chamberlain. A doctoral organ minor, he studied organ with Dr. Pamela Decker. Doug serves as Director of Music/Organist for St. Michael

and All Angels Episcopal Church and is an active recitalist and accompanist. He previously served for fifteen years as Director of Music (Organist/Director) for First Presbyterian Church in Wilmington, North Carolina, the last three of which he also served as Music Director for the Schola Cantorum of the Episcopal Diocese of East Carolina. Prior to that, he served for over twelve years as Director of Music Ministries for Venice Presbyterian Church in Venice, Florida. A native of Portsmouth, Ohio, Doug holds the Bachelor of Music degree in organ performance (University of Kentucky in Lexington) where he studied with Arnold Blackburn and he holds the Master of Music degree in church music from Westminster Choir College where he was an organ student of Joan Lippincott. Doug has served the guild on both the local and national levels; he is Past-Dean of the Wilmington (NC) and Sarasota-Manatee (FL) chapters, and he chaired the Region IV Regional Councilor Nominating Committee. He later stood as a candidate for that office.

Sara Tobe, Sub-Dean and Program Chair.

Sara is Director of Music at First United Methodist Church and is pursuing a Master of Music degree in organ performance at the University of Arizona, studying with Dr. Pamela Decker. Additionally, she serves as organist and harpsichordist for the Arizona Baroque ensemble at the university and recently performed in

the Mildred Flood Mahoney Memorial concert featuring Pamela Decker and Friends.. Other recent performances include organist with the Tucson Masterworks Chorale for Ralph  Vaughan  Williams‘  Dona Nobis Pacem. She holds the B.A. in organ performance from Bowling Green State University (Ohio) studying there with Dr. Vernon Wolcott (organ) and Dr. Robert Satterlee (piano). Prior to her appointment at First United Methodist Church, she served for a year as the handbell choir director at Christ the King Episcopal Church. David A. Horr, Secretary/Treasurer.

David Horr has served as Secretary of the Southern Arizona Chapter since October 2010, and Treasurer Since November 2011. Before retiring to Tucson in 2009, he was organist for twenty-five years at Cornerstone United Methodist Church in Portsmouth, Ohio. An organist for more than sixty years, David has served Presbyterian, Methodist, Episcopal, Lutheran,

Congregational, Disciples of Christ, and Catholic Churches as well as Jewish Synagogues. He has performed recitals in Ohio, Pennsylvania, Kentucky, and Tucson. He recently served as organist at St.  Mark’s  Presbyterian  Church  in  Tucson,  and  he  continues to substitute for colleagues throughout the community. David is a retired department store executive and adjunct university professor teaching finance, accounting, and business principles.

Robert A. Anderson

Phone: (520) 326-4048 5027 E. Timrod St. Tucson, AZ 85711

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AGO Member services

There are a variety of services and interesting information available on the national AGO website, among them a new interactive online column offered by Wilma Jensen. Dr. Jensen has been heralded as an outstanding recitalist, church musician and teacher. She performed at Christ Church Methodist, playing the Schlicker in 1981. As Professor of Organ at Indiana University, among other schools, she has helped shape a generation of outstanding organists. Aunt Wilma will answer user-submitted questions in her new online video column. Ask Aunt Wilma

Go to Aunt  Wilma’s  online  column  and submit your questions. Or simply read some of the questions already submitted and already answered. Some questions relate to technique; others to her views on past and current composers.

https://www.agohq.org/ask-aunt-wilma/

In Memoriam Theodore  W.  “Ted”  Conner  (1925-2016)

Ted Conner, husband of chapter member Kathryn Conner, passed way February 29, 2016. Ted and Kathryn were married in the Oberlin College Chapel in 1948; he graduated with a degree in music from Oberlin in 1950. Ted and Kathryn moved to Tucson in 1994 after living in Kokomo, Indiana, for 48 years. They were both active in the

music and arts community there. Kathryn became active in our AGO chapter after moving here in 1994. A memorial service is being planned for May 7, 2016, at Grace United Methodist Church in Kokomo. The family requests that in lieu of flowers, memorial contributions be made to Impact Food Bank of Southern Arizona, 3535 E. Hawser St., Tucson, AZ 85739. We express our deepest sympathy to Kathryn and family.

A few words about A. R. Schopps & Sons A few words about A. R. Schopps & Sons A few words about A. R. Schopps & Sons and an invitation from Grahame Davis for and an invitation from Grahame Davis for and an invitation from Grahame Davis for later in the summer. . .later in the summer. . .later in the summer. . . Regarding  Schopp’s,  the  founder  of  the  company—one August Schopps—emigrated from Germany in the late 19th century. He was a pipe maker and he worked for the Roosevelt Pipe Organ Company in New York. When the Roosevelt brothers died, that family closed down the organ factory in 1893 not wanting to be bothered with a low profit business like organ building! The Schopps moved to Alliance Ohio because in the early 20th century, there were several organ companies making pipe organs in that area. One such family was Schantz. Those two families have known and worked with each other for over 4 generations. The Schopps

family makes some of the finest reed ranks in the world as far as I am concerned. They are able to reproduce reed ranks from the grand era of American romantic organ building by making reeds in the Skinner style. They move effortlessly into the late 18th century English style, and our reeds for the organ we are rebuilding now are in this style. We've worked with the Schopps family for 30 years and have never been disappointed in anything they have made for us. Neither have our customers! We were there recently to pick up four sets of custom-made reed ranks for our latest project which is the rebuild and enhancement of a 1907 Whalley tracker organ owned by St. Mary's Episcopal Church in Phoenix. The church is a mission of the Diocese and our customer is the Bishop of the Diocese, Dr. Kirk Smith. Bishop Smith is personally interested in this project because he plays the pipe organ. We are lucky to have a Bishop who appreciates the finer points of pipe organ restoration. As we move into the summer, we plan to invite AGO members to tour the work and look over the organ as it is assembled and tested in our workshop here in Tucson.

Grahame Davis

It’s membership renewal time. Be sure to renew promptly to ensure that you are included in the 2016-2017 membership directory.

One of the benefits of belonging to the guild is receiving your annual subscription to The American Organist. Contact Michael Koss, membership chair, with any questions.

MichaelPKossPhd@gmail.com

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Consider taking a KING OF INSTRUMENTS Railcar Tour This Summer

August 14, 2016 Two week tour. One week tours available: Aug 14-20 and 21-27 Your editor stumbled on this ad and thought it sounded like a really interesting and fun trip to make. The California Zephyr Railcar Charters Company is offering this unique tour of West Coast Pipe Organs with visits and demonstrations in San Diego, Los Angeles, San Luis Obispo, San Francisco Bay Area, Portland and Seattle, all while riding in one of their four historic passenger cars. Check out the details at this website: http://www.calzephyrrailcar.com/California_Zephyr_Railcar_Charters/Welcome

Contact the tour company at info@calzephyrrailcar.com or by phone at (714) 751-2032.

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Looking back Looking back Looking back ———French FestivalFrench FestivalFrench Festival

FRENCH FESTIVAL VISIONS artists Pamela Decker, Dennis Grannan, Jeffrey Campbell,

Norene Walters and Woosug Kang

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SAAGOSAAGOSAAGO———more historic informationmore historic informationmore historic information 1980S

1980—Musical tribute to David McDowell at LDS Church 1980—Robert Rayfield organ symposium, Trinity

Presbyterian Church 1981—Wilma Jensen dedicated the Schlicker organ,

Christ Church United Methodist 1981—AGO chapter members concert on restored organ,

Scottish Rite Cathedral 1983—Leonard Raver performed at Christ Church United

Methodist 1983—Wilbur  Held  program  at  St.  Mark’s  Presbyterian  

Church 1984—Roy Johnson dedicated the Schoenstein organ at

St.  Andrew’s  Episcopal  Church 1985—Bach Marathon, First Congregational Church 1985—Carl Anderson played All Bach, First

Congregational Church 1985—Michel Chapuis, St. Severin, Paris, performed at

St. Michael and All Angels Church 1987—David Higgs concert at Christ Church United

Methodist (AGO and EAS) 1989—Roy Johnson and John Hooker coach AGO

service playing and colleague exams workshop 1989—James Welch concert at Catalina United

Methodist Church

1990s 1990—Arizona  Chamber  Choir  at  Grace  St.  Paul’s  

Episcopal Church 1992—First Annual Showcase Recital 1992—James  Johnson  concert  at  Grace  St.  Paul’s  

Episcopal Church 1994—Roy Johnson dedicates Schoenstein organ,

Holsclaw Hall, U of A 1995—Jack Bethards and Roy Johnson demonstrate

Schoenstein organ and invite members to play 1996—Craig Courtney workshop at Catalina United

Methodist Church 1996—Marilyn Keiser concert at Christ Church United

Methodist (AGO and EAS) 1996—Christopher Herrick at Christ Church United

Methodist (AGO and EAS) 1998—Pamela Decker workshop featuring her own

compositions 1999—Fred  Swann  concert  at  Grace  St.  Paul’s  Episcopal  

Church 1999—Dedication, Roy Johnson Memorial Organ,

Northminster Presbyterian Church (Quimby Pipe Organs)

1999—Alan Schultz conducts premier of his Symphony Tableaux

These highlights do not include the enormous

contributions of chapter members who have served as officers, performers, workshop leaders, program and hospitality chairs, Cypher editors, and so much more.

American Guild of Organists Career Services—Online

Guild members can search available positions online by logging into their accounts. This service is provided to current members of the Guild.

Open positions can be searched by function (organist, director of music, accompanist,

etc.), by type (full time, part-time, etc.), by state and by zip code. Certain jobs are highlighted and they are identified by how long they have been posted. The listings can also be sorted by date posted, location, employer and location.

This interactive service is also offered to all employers seeking the services of individuals in the organ and choral music fields and related professions, as well as to all AGO members seeking employment. Employers can post positions available for organists, choral directors, church and synagogue music directors, music teachers, organ builders, technicians, and related positions.

Incumbent organists can advertise for substitute musicians. Part-time and full-time jobs are welcome. Questions? Call 212-870-2311, ext. 4318 or info@agohq.org.

Woosug Kang, Sub-Dean, is featured soloist in performances with the Connecticut Virtuosi Chamber Orchestra in May. He is premiering the Western Hemisphere performance of New Zealand composer John Wells' Organ Concerto No. 1 and he is soloist in Poulenc's dramatic Concerto for Organ in G Minor.    John  Wells’  Organ Concerto No. 1 was premiered in 1996 in Auckland, New Zealand, with the composer as soloist. In July, Woosug leads a weeklong series of choral music performances by St. Philip's children and youth at Worcester Cathedral in the U.K.

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THE 2016 AGO NATIONAL CONVENTION will showcase vibrant performances, world-class instruments, enlightening workshops, creative new music and inspiring worship. There will be many opportunities to meet fellow musicians and create dynamic connections.

All AGO members, convention-goers, and their guests will find a warm welcome at the 2016 AGO National Convention in Houston, at the Hilton Americas-Houston, at all convention venues, and throughout our exciting city. This is a convention you won't want to miss!

Some noted performers: David Goode, Diane Belcher, John Schwandt, Isabelle Demers, Mary Preston, Richard Elliott, The Choir of Saint Thomas Church Fifth Avenue, Michel Bouvard, Houston Chamber Choir, Hans Davidsson & more. . .

American Guild of Organists National Convention June 19 - 23, 2016 Houston, Texas

http://agohouston2016.com/

Make your hotel reservations at Hilton Americas-Houston by May 25 to take advantage of the low convention rate. After that date, rooms will cost substantially more.

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SAAGOSAAGOSAAGO contributes $250 to POEcontributes $250 to POEcontributes $250 to POE

Our chapter contributed $250 from the Roy Johnson Scholarship Fund towards the Palo Alto/Peninsula Chapter’s  POE  being  held  at  Stanford  University  August  7-13,2016.    POE’s  are  a  tangible  way  of  introducing  young  people to the pipe organ. Some current and very well known performers first touched the organ at a POE. The twenty enrolled students will receive daily private lessons and master classes on technique, repertoire, improvisation, and historical keyboards. They’ll  hear  recitals  by  prominent  organists,  tour  instruments in the San Francisco Bay Area, visit Schoenstein Organ Co. and play in a closing student recital at Memorial Church, Stanford University. The students’  tuition  covers only about 35% of the cost. All faculty, performers, and chaperones are donating their time and services.

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Publication Information: The Cypher is a bimonthly newsletter published by the Southern Arizona Chapter of the American Guild of Organists. It is distributed to chapter members, organists of churches in Tucson and surround-ing communities, and deans of all chapters in the West Region (Arizona, California, Hawaii, Nevada, Utah, Idaho, Montana, Wyoming, Alaska, Oregon, and Washington as well as Korea, Shanghai, Singapore, Taiwan, Hong Kong, and Sydney, Australia ). Southern Arizona Chapter members who do not request the printed version will re-ceive The Cypher via email. Send information for publication to Dusty Johnson at email skj5@cox.net, or to 2215 E 2nd St., Tucson, AZ 85719-4930.  Please  type  “Cypher”  in  the  subject  line.  Views  expressed  in  any  of  the  pieces  herein are those of the writers and not necessarily those of the Southern Arizona Chapter—AGO, its officers or members.

Southern Arizona Chapter American Guild of Organists P.O. Box 31315 Tucson AZ 85751-1315

Inside: May-Summer Programs, cover & pp. 4-6

Dean’s  Message,  p.  3 New  chapter  officers’  bios,  p.  6 In Memoriam, Ted Conner, p. 7

A.R.  Schopps  and  ‘Ask  Aunt  Wilma,’  p.  7 King of Instruments Railcar Tour, p. 8

French Festival photo, AGO information & SAAGO historic information, p. 9

National Convention information, p. 10