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In This Issue... CHAPTER NEWS 1 DEAN’S LETTER 2 CRESCENDO STAFF INFORMATION 2 REGISTRAR’S CORNER 3 PHILADELPHIA CHAPTER AGO: 3 Offices and Committees Directory CHAPTER EVENTS 2014/2015 4 CHAPTER PATRONS 4 A FAREWELL CONCERT 5 CHAPLAIN’S CORNER 7 TUESDAY NOON RECITALS 8 IN PARADISUM 9 POSITIONS AVAILABLE 10 CALENDAR OF EVENTS 11 SUBSTITUTE ORGANIST LIST 13 WHERE AM I? 17 TALE PIPES 17 Newsletter of the Philadelphia Chapter of the American Guild of Organists NOVEMBER 2014 VOLUME LXXVII, NO. 3 The deadline for the next issue is November 1, 2014 November Special Events POST-CONCERT PARTY… Join your colleagues and bring a friend! Friday, November 7th 4:30 - 6:30 pm Valanni Restaurant 1229 Spruce Street, Philadelphia Immediately following the Kimmel Center Concert featuring Grammy-winning organist Paul Jacobs playing Guilmant’s Symphony No. 1 for Organ and Orchestra with the Philadelphia Orchestra. The Chapter has reserved a private room at Valanni Restaurant, 1229 Spruce St., for a Post Concert Reception from 4:30 to 6:30 pm. Registration includes a selection of five tapas served throughout the reception time. Cost for members is $10; non-member guests, $30. There will also be a cash bar. Please register online for this party at http://bit.ly/1CHFxSV Internationally Renowned French Artist Thierry Escaich at Bryn Mawr Presbyterian Church Organ Recital on Sunday, November 23 at 4pm Improvisation Workshop on Monday, November 24 from 9:30am until noon The Monday workshop will include an interview with Mr. Escaich about the Musical Life of Paris today and especially the Musical Life at Saint- Étienne-du-Mont in Paris since having succeeded Maurice Duruflé. As an expert on Improvisation, the remainder of the morning will be spent on the techniques of improvisation with three chapter members in a master class format. Our three chapter improvisors are Lucas Brown, Zach Hemenway and Parker Kitterman. The Workshop is available to Chapter Members at the subsidized price of $10.00 or $25.00 for Chapter Guests. Register online at: http://bit.ly/YZQKzl

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In This Issue...

CHAPTER NEWS 1

DEAN’S LETTER 2

CRESCENDO STAFF INFORMATION 2

REGISTRAR’S CORNER 3

PHILADELPHIA CHAPTER AGO: 3Offices and Committees Directory

CHAPTER EVENTS 2014/2015 4

CHAPTER PATRONS 4

A FAREWELL CONCERT 5

CHAPLAIN’S CORNER 7

TUESDAY NOON RECITALS 8

IN PARADISUM 9

POSITIONS AVAILABLE 10

CALENDAR OF EVENTS 11

SUBSTITUTE ORGANIST LIST 13

WHERE AM I? 17

TALE PIPES 17

Newsletter of the Philadelphia Chapter of the American Guild of Organists

NOVEMBER 2014 VOLUME LXXVII, NO. 3

The deadline for the next issue is November 1, 2014

November Special Events

POST-CONCERT PARTY…

Join your colleagues and

bring a friend!

Friday, November 7th 4:30 - 6:30 pm

Valanni Restaurant1229 Spruce Street, Philadelphia

Immediately following the Kimmel CenterConcert featuring Grammy-winning organist Paul Jacobs playing Guilmant’s Symphony

No. 1 for Organ and Orchestra with thePhiladelphia Orchestra.

The Chapter has reserved a private room at Valanni Restaurant, 1229Spruce St., for a Post Concert Reception from 4:30 to 6:30 pm.Registration includes a selection of five tapas served throughout thereception time. Cost for members is $10; non-member guests, $30. There will also be a cash bar. Please register online for this party at

http://bit.ly/1CHFxSV

Internationally Renowned French ArtistThierry Escaich

at Bryn Mawr Presbyterian Church

Organ Recital on Sunday, November 23 at 4pm

Improvisation Workshop on Monday, November 24 from 9:30am until noon

The Monday workshop will include an interview with Mr. Escaich aboutthe Musical Life of Paris today and especially the Musical Life at Saint-Étienne-du-Mont in Paris since having succeeded Maurice Duruflé. Asan expert on Improvisation, the remainder of the morning will be spenton the techniques of improvisation with three chapter members in amaster class format. Our three chapter improvisors are Lucas Brown,Zach Hemenway and Parker Kitterman.

The Workshop is available to Chapter Members at the subsidized priceof $10.00 or $25.00 for Chapter Guests. Register online at:

http://bit.ly/YZQKzl

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NOVEMBER 2014 VOLUME LXXVII, NO. 32CRESCENDO, the officialbulletin of the Philadelphia Chapter of theAmerican Guild of Organists, is publishedmonthly, September through June. All material

for publication must reach the Editor by the

1st day of the month preceding the date of

issue,.eg. November 1 for the December issue.This must be type written and e-mailed (text sup-plied in an attachment), or mailed. Mailed sub-missions become the property of the PhiladelphiaChapter of the AGO and will not be returnedunless accompanied by a self-addressed andstamped envelope. Crescendo reserves theright to make editorial changes and to shortenarticles to fit space limitations. Articles inCrescendo reflect the views of the writers andnot necessarily those of the Guild. All advertisingmust be arranged through the AdvertisingManager. As noted in 2008, Crescendo seasonand professional card advertising automaticallyrenew for each successive volume, unless wereceive notification of cancellation of the adver-tising.

Advertising RatesCamera-ready: One-Time Season

1/8 page: $50 $4001/4 page: $75 $6001/2 page: $100 $800full page: $150 $1200Professional card: - $60 (full season, members only)

Camera-ready art only accepted according tostated deadlines.

Editorial Board

CRESCENDO

Mary Elizabeth Campbell, Editor484-995-6110 email: [email protected]

Karen Fallows & Tom Lever, Publishers215-822-6762 215-855-0287email: [email protected]

Katherine Reier, Circulation Coordinator215-517-4160email: [email protected]

Calendar of Events

Kathleen Scheide, Coordinatoremail: [email protected]

Positions Available

Robert Carson, Coordinator267-634-9271email: [email protected]

AdvertisingMary Elizabeth Campbell, Coordinator484-995-6110email: [email protected]

Visit our website at www.AGOPhila.org

• • •

On Friday, October 10 you received an e-mailwhich highlighted upcoming Chapter Eventsas well as events being produced by Chapter

Members. Over the years, we would receiverequests to distribute concert announcements electronically. Multipleissues arose initially as we discerned how best to serve our membershipwithout substantially adding to the time demands on our volunteer staff.

At our Executive Committee meeting in October, we approved a pilot pro-gram that we are calling eConcerts. The e-mail referenced above was aninitial trial run of eConcerts. Similar to purchasing advertising space inCrescendo, we will be producing a once a month e-mail distribution thatincludes advertisements of Chapter Members concert events. Memberscan choose to purchase space in Crescendo, eConcerts or both. Theadvantage of eConcerts is that it includes all persons in our database whichincludes non-members who attend Chapter Events (i.e. Norman Mackenzie& Philip Stopford) as well as those who signed up on our electronic e-maillist at Fred J. Cooper Memorial Organ Day.

The submission process is the same as purchasing space in theCrescendo. Submit a graphic file (i.e. a JPG or PNG) sized accordingly [email protected]. The deadline is first day of the preceding monththat you wish to advertise (i.e. November 1 for December Crescendo /eConcerts).

Our hope is that this service will cast a wider net into the Philadelphia com-munity per the activities of the Chapter and its members thus continuing ourmission to: Enrich lives through organ and choral music.

Pax,Tim

Introducing eConcerts

You will note that our ad rates are increasing, and this is for the first time inover a dozen years. Our dean took a close look and tried to do fair numberswith discounts for volume and reasonable increase. The new rates will takeeffect with the December issue. We will continue to evaluate all advertisingpolicies in the effort to serve everyone better. - MEC

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NOVEMBER 2014 VOLUME LXXVII, NO. 33

MEMBERSHIP INFORMATION

Want to join the Philadelphia chapter of the American Guild of Organists? Need to report AGO Directory changes on your current membership? Need to purchase a set of chapter mailing labels for your next music event?

Contact Erik Meyer at: 1418 Fitzwatertown Rd., Willow Grove, PA [email protected] 215-247-7466 x104

E r i k M e y e r , R e g i s t r a r

PHILADELPHIA CHAPTERAMERICAN GUILD OF ORGANISTS

ELECTED OFFICES DeanTim Evers 610-688-8700

[email protected] Romeri 215-587-3696

[email protected] Marshall 215-844-8343

[email protected] deJ. Ellis 610-896-6189

[email protected] Meyer 215-247-7466 x104

[email protected] CoordinatorMarcia Sommers 610-692-5009

[email protected]

Executive CommitteeTERM ENDING 2015

Mary Elizabeth Campbell 484-995-6110Theodore Didden 215-646-0294Zach Hemenway 215-242-2055 x35Judith Fichthorn Bell Stebner 215-674-3456

TERM ENDING 2016 Grete Ingalls 215-310-0526Erik Meyer 215-657-2607Elaine Sonnenberg 419-980-0035 Gordon Turk 610-964-1808

TERM ENDING 2017Suzanne Erb 251-568-5795Andrew Senn 215.567.0532 x28Rosemary Hood 215-334-3643Wesley Parrott 215-732-6732

APPOINTED LEADERSHIPRegistrarErik Meyer 215-247-7466 x104

[email protected] ChaplainRev. Bruce Thorsen 215-230-3980

[email protected] Committee ChairAlan Morrison 215-735-8259

[email protected] Committee ChairEthel Geist 215-529-1603

[email protected] CoordinatorLee de Mets 215-997-0219

[email protected] / ArchivistTo be appointed

Nomination Committee ChairTo be appointed

Placement CoordinatorRobert Carson 267-634-9271

[email protected] Concerns ChairJudy Lang 610-623-8069

[email protected] Noon Recitals CoordinatorAndrew Heller 610-789-0146

[email protected] CoordinatorLoretta Hartnett 610-352-5441

[email protected] Lever 215-855-0287

[email protected]

E R I K M E Y E R , R E G I S T R A R

REGISTRAR’S CORNER

Chapter Directory

Member Directories will be printed soon. If you haven’t done so yet,please review your membership information (address, phone number,etc.) by logging into the “members only area” section of the chapterwebsite, www.agophila.org. Members without computer access, youare welcome to call me to check your information, or inform me of anychanges: 215-247-7466 x104.

Please note that the deadline for this is November 1 – so please actimmediately if there are any changes to your information.

Special Advertising Opportunityin the Chapter Directory

If you would like to get the attention of chaptermembers and help defray the cost of the directory,place an ad!

The same rates apply as for Crescendo single ads,with the largest size for the directory being ½ page(which in effect is a ‘full page’ given the directorylayout.)

1/8 page $40 1/4 page $70 1/2 page $85

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NOVEMBER 2014 VOLUME LXXVII, NO. 34

Rembrandt 3000

Saturday, September 27, 2014, 9:30amAnnual Kick-Off Event with Dr. James LittonEnglish Choral Music. Repertoire and TechniquesSt. Monica, Berwyn

Friday, October 24, 2014, 7:00pmA Tribute to Calvin Hampton St. Mark’s Episcopal, Center City; St. Mark’s Choir, Matt Glandorf, with Harry Huff (Calvin’s Assistant)

Friday, November 7, 2014, 2:00pmOrgan Concerto with the Philadelphia Orchestra and Organist Paul JacobsKimmel Center & Valanni Restaurant, 1229 Spruce Street2 PM Concert; 4:30 PM Happy Hour with Paul Jacobs

Monday, November 24, 2014, 9:30amWorkshop with Thierry Escaich on the Durufle LegacyImprovisation Organist from St. Etienne de Mont, ParisBryn Mawr Presbyterian Church

Sunday, December 28, 2014, 4:00pm - 8:00pmAGO Christmas PartyFred Haas Residence

Saturday, January 17, 2015, 8:45 - 3:15pmJanuary JumpstartMichael McCarthy, National Cathedral Director,Cathedral Organist Benjamin Straley, PLUS Singers from the National Cathedral Choir Bryn Mawr Presbyterian Church

Sunday,February 15, 2015, 4:00pmHymn Festival with Robert HobbySt. Paul’s Lutheran, Ardmore; host Andrew Heller

Monday, March 16, 2015, 7:30pmAlexander Technique and Body Mapping with HeatherBuchanan, for console player and conductorSt Paul Lutheran, Glenside; host: Rae Ann Anderson

Sunday, April 19, 2015, afternoonAGO Legends IXBryn Athyn Cathedral; hosts Graham Bier, Terry S. Schnarr

Wednesday, May 20, 2015, 7:30pm Choral Techniques with Dennis Keene from the Voicesof Ascension.Wayne Presbyterian Church; hosts Tim Evers, Jeff Fowler

Monday, June 1, 2015, 6:30pmAnnual Banquet and Installation of OfficersPyramid Club; host: Doug Backman

Saturday, June 13, 2015 11 AM - 5 PM Fred J. Cooper Memorial Organ DayKimmel Center

Philadelphia Chapter of the AGO

Chapter Events 2014-2015

We thank our 2014-2015 Patrons(list updated monthly)

Benefactors_______________________________________

Jeffrey B. Fowler

Ethel Geist, CAGO

Alan Morrison

Sponsors___________________________________________________

Peter Richard Conte, AAGO

Theodore W. Didden, CAGO

Joseph J. Lewis

John A. Romeri, AAGO, ChM, & Karen Romeri

David W. Stettler

Donors___________________________________________________

Robert H. Erb

Jane Errera, ChM

Barbara R. Hartenbauer

Martha N. Johnson

Conrad M. Olie

Stephen F. Schreiber

Contributors___________________________________________________

Carol P. Anders Rae Ann Anderson

Cecelia A. Beatty Robert K. Betty

John Byrne Mary Elizabeth Campbell, CAGO

David Christopher, CAGO Marjorie Lynch Cummings, CAGO

Maria de J. Ellis William P. Fenimore

Mary L. Fenwick, AAGO Dorothy Fulton-Stevens, AAGO

Loretta S. Hartnett, SPC Andrew K. Heller

Nancy J Kahler-Jow Charles F. Kelemen

Paul S. Kinsey Judith A. Lang

Jeffrey P. Lees Maria Lennon

Thomas S. Lever, Jr. Phyllis B. Linn

Jean Madden Erik G. Meyer

Kathleen J. Moyer Leighton W. Moyer

Wesley D. Parrott Richard J. Pilch

Stephen W. Ross Clair Rozier

Yoshiko M. Seavey Edward Wilk

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When Alan Morrison told me that the organ at FirstBaptist Church was going to be removed from that his-toric building on 17th and Sansom Streets, I wasshocked. He said that a concert would take place onthe 27th of September as a farewell event. I gatheredmy college roommate, Ken Schneider, who, like mestudied on that instrument with the late Earl Ness whilehe was a student at Temple University, and my parents,who (also like me), had sung with the Oratorio Choir ofPhiladelphia, a group that for decades presented majorchoral works, accompanied by the Moller organ.

And what an organ it was: Earl Ness told me that aftera fire had destroyed the original organ, a 3-manualHaskell, organist Walter Baker had set out to build thefinest replacement, using the latest ideas in organdesign (Alan Morrison believes that Alexander McCurdydesigned the instrument—you can decide). The resultwas a 3 manual, 55 rank Moller [1950] that served thechurch as a worship, concert, accompaniment andteaching instrument for the next 64 years. It certainlydelivered with bold, brilliant choruses on all three manu-als (including a five rank Plein Jeu on the Swell, sevenranks of mixtures on the Great, and a full principal cho-rus on the choir-positiv division), fiery French reeds,plaintive solo reeds, thunderous 32’ pedal and trueshut-down expression. Dedicated by legendaryPhiladelphia organist Alexander McCurdy, it had beenso loved by successive generations of organists includ-ing Earl Ness, Jon Spong and Alan Morrison, that nochanges were made to it, save the addition of a VoxHumana on the Swell.

After having known the organ so well as a student,however, I wondered if the instrument would live up tomy memory of it dating to the 1970’s. So, armed withmy memories, such as the playing of Michael Stairsaccompanying the Bach St. Matthew Passion orMertine Johns singing the role of the mother in Amahland the Night Visitors, accompanied by the subtleorchestrations of the organ, I came to listen with older,more critical ears.

Alan Morrison started with the Bach/Vivaldi Concerto inA minor, showing some of the gentler registrations. Iheard the organ’s mid-century bones evident in thelarge-scale and slightly stringy principals, and theround, chiff-free flutes. A Ciaconna by Bernhard Bachdemonstrated more varied colors.

Next Alan Morrison played a piece that was near to hisheart (and mine): the Andante Sostenuto from theWidor Symphony Gothique. Wow—was the HarmonicFlute on the Great really that big? Next, we heard fullorgan for the first time in the Final from Symphony IV ofLouis Vierne. (My mother said she would like me toplay that at her funeral. I said “good luck.”) His virtuositywas up to the challenge of this piece, and the thrillingchorus reeds were augmented for the last crashingchords by the big Trompette Harmonique [really a soloreed, but every organist who played the instrumentknew the trick of shutting the choir box, pulling the stop

and re-opening the shutters to glorious effect when abig climax was called for].The next piece, Variations on a Theme of Paganini byPolish composer Witold Lutoslawski (1913-1994) isbased on the same theme that Rachmaninoff used forhis more famous setting. Nonetheless, it is fine work bya composer whose music deserves to be better knownin this country. Originally written for two pianos, andlater rewritten for piano and orchestra, this version usesthe organ to play the orchestra part. Michelle Cann,pianist at First Baptist and an instructor at Curtis,played the piano part. Virtuosic to the extreme, it was arollicking ride. At one point I was so wrapped up in thepiece that it seemed I was listening to the orchestraversion, so convincing was Alan Morrison’s playing, allthe while frantically pulling and pushing stops, due tothe organ’s barely-functioning combination action. Ms.Cann’s piano playing was impeccable and emphatic.

The Organ at First Baptist Church, PhiladelphiaA Farewell Concert

Continued on page 6

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SEPTEMBER 2010 VOLUME LXXIII, No. 16

Rudolph A. Lucente___________________

Asst. Wanamaker Grand Court Organ

Sándor Kádár, A.A.G.O.___________________

Organist, Conductor, Accompanist, ImprovisorSt. Andrew Catholic Church

Newtown, Pennsylvaniasandorkadar.com

Mary Elizabeth Campbell, C.A.G.O.___________________

Music Therapist – MAMT – BC

Private Music Teacher, Therapist, EDMR Practitioner

Roy Harker___________________

Church of Saint Asaph

Bala Cynwyd, Pennsylvania

The second half of the concert included works ofJon Spong, organist at the church during the 90’s,and finishing with the Variations on Sine Nomineby John Weaver. The latter piece whimsically com-bines the Vaughan Williams tune with the spiritualOh When the Saints Go Marching In. Throughoutthe program Alan Morrison played with taste andtechnical prowess, demonstrating his skills whileshowcasing an instrument that he clearly loves.The crowd of over 100 was clearly appreciative,and I was clearly struck that the organ was at leastas good as I remembered it, if not better.

There is a happy ending to this tale. Pastor Woolof First Baptist Church told the audience that thecongregation is selling their building to a congrega-tion that had been renting from them, and the newcongregation wanted to modernize the building,including an elevator being put in the chamber cur-rently occupied by the organ. Since the organ hasnot been in use recently anyway, it was thoughtthat finding a new home for the instrument wasprudent. So, with the help of Fred Haas and hischaritable trust, the instrument will be rebuilt andrelocated to Holy Trinity Episcopal Church,Rittenhouse Square.

Ken Schneider told me that once while he washaving a lesson at “First B,” Earl Ness, ever thechain smoker, dropped a lit cigarette which imme-diately fell between the organ platform and thefloor, disappearing into the abyss below. In hisraspy voice he said “sure hope that one goes out,”followed by one of his characteristic snickers.Fortunately for us it did, and that wonderful instru-ment, so deserving of a future as glorious as itspast, will live to play again.

Andy Heller

A Farewell ConcertContinued from page 5___________________________________

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NOVEMBER 2014 VOLUME LXXVII, NO. 37

On Facebook we have seen the challenges for anumber of days: list what is positive or what youare thankful for. No matter how negative it may

seem, there is always something positive. Whereverwe find ourselves working, there is always somethingto complain about, but complaining does not get youany place. Rather, it creates a film that clouds what orwho is positive and supportive. The picture looksbrighter when we look at what is possible and not whatseems impossible. When we can hear what is possibleour music comes alive. We can then provide the moti-vation needed for our groups to make music.

This is when those things that seem to be obstaclesbegin to shrink. We make choices in what we are goingto see and hear. There are positions and people whochallenge us to find something positive or to be thank-ful for. It often takes time and effort, but can be reward-ing.

• As we near Thanksgiving, look for those things andpeople who support us and motivate us to make music.Thank them.

• Identify those things or people that seem to hinder usin our music making. Take the time needed to find away to find something positive or a way to say thankyou.

We are challenged in scripture to give thanks in all cir-cumstances. At times it really is a challenge: when aposition ends before you expect it to; when part of yourincome is gone. We get through these times when thefocus is on what we have and not what we don’t have.

In this month we celebrate Thanksgiving at which timewe can remember how rich we are. When we are richwe have so much more to share. Our music so muchricher when our hearts are overflowing.

We can then sing and or play with heartiness:

Now thank we all our God, with heart and hands and voices,Who wondrous things has done,

in Whom this world rejoices;Who from our mothers’ arms has blessed us on our wayWith countless gifts of love,

and still is ours today.

O may this bounteous God through all our life be near us,

With ever joyful hearts and blessed peace to cheer us;

And keep us in His grace, and guide us when perplexed;

And free us from all ills, in this world and the next!

All praise and thanks to God the Father now be given;

The Son and Him Who reigns with Them in highest Heaven;

The one eternal God, whom earth and Heaven adore;

For thus it was, is now, and shall be evermore.

Written in 1636 by Martin Rinkart (1586–1649), which in turnwas inspired by Sirach, chapter 50 verses 22–24, from thepraises of Simon the high priest. It was translated into

English in the 19th Century by Catherine Winkworth.

Chaplain Bruce

“The Thank You”

Ron Coles, MM, M.Ed.Admin.___________________Roxborough Sr High School, Arts Department Chair

St. Paul Roman Catholic Church

www.roncoles.com

William J. Gatens, D. Phil., F.A.G.O., Ch.M.___________________

Blessed John Henry Newman FellowshipCongregation Adath Jeshurun, Elkins Park

American Record Guide

CHAPLAIN’S CORNER

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NOVEMBER 2014 VOLUME LXXVII, NO. 38

Carolyn Boxmeyer_________________Flutist

215.333.8833

H a r r y W i l k i n s o n___________________

Ph.D., F.A.G.O.

TUESDAY NOON RECITALS

Andrew Heller, Coordinator610-789-0146 [email protected]

October: Carmel Presbyterian Church100 Edge Hill Road, Glenside, PA 19038Abigail Palmisano, host; 215-887-1074Austin 3m, Walker additions

November: Ardmore Presbyterian Church5 W. Montgomery Avenue, Ardmore PA 19003Gary Garletts, host; 610-642-3211Moller 1959 3m, Lulley rebuild 2003

December: Trinity Episcopal Church708 S. Bethlehem Pike, Ambler PA 19002Steven Schreiber, host; 215-646-0416Schantz 1989, 3-39

January: St. Luke’s UCC125 N. Main St., North Wales, PA 19454 Jon Leight, Marion Archibald, hosts; 215-699-9342Moller 2m

February: Abington Presbyterian Church1082 Old York Road, Abington PA 19001Ethel Geist, John Sall, hosts; 215 887-4830Moller 1969 3m, rebuilt 2014

March: White Horse Village535 Grayville Road, Newtown Square PA 19073Andrew Heller, host; 610-246-6826 Johannus 2m

April: St. Mary’s Episcopal Church630 E. Cathedral Road, Philadelphia 19128 Wesley Parrott, host; 215 482-6300Moller/Murphy 2m

May: Church of the Loving Shepherd1066 New St. , West Chester PA 19382Kathleen Scheide, host; 610-692-8280Wissinger tracker. 2m

Venues 2014-2015

Ardmore Presbyterian Church5 W. Montgomery Avenue, Ardmore PA 19003

Gary Garletts, host; 610-642-3211

November 4th: Gary GarlettsNovember 11th: William GatensNovember 18th: David FurnissNovember 25th: Lucas Brown

The organ is a Moller 1959 3m, Lulley rebuild 2003.

Come to the church where Philadelphia legendClaribel Thomson served for over 50 years,

and where legends in music continue!

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NOVEMBER 2014 VOLUME LXXVII, NO. 39IN PARADISUM

It is with great sadness that we report the loss of ourlong time member Esther M. Robbins Wideman.She passed away on October 7, 2014, at home and

surrounded by family. She was born on Christmas day in1932 in a Cherokee Indian Hospital near Tulsa, OK.Oklahoma. She always had a love of and a flair formusic, beginning as a very young child when she wasgiven axylophone and a marimba as gifts. She loved allgenres of music, from jazz to classical, religious and oth-erwise. She began piano study quite young in Tulsa, andexcelled at piano performance and accompaniment.Bythe age of 16, her parents sent her to Pacific UnionCollege in California, to study piano and organ perfor-mance with Dr. Becker. She continued her education atP.U.C., and then completed her Masters Degree inOrgan Performance at the University of Michigan in AnnArbor. Her daughters can remember to this day herexcellent and impressive masters organ recitals. Shestudied for her doctoral degree at Peabody Conservatoryof Music in Baltimore, Maryland. Esther and JamesWideman were married and they moved to Philadelphiawhere she was the Organist and Director of Music at thehistoric Arch Street Presbyterian Church, working closelywith her dear friend, Arch Street Minister, Dr. Todd.While there she organized regular Wednesday noon con-certs for the City of Philadelphia workers, where theycould bring their sack lunch and hear fabulous musiceach week. She also played many concerts within theCity of Philadelphia and surrounding areas, with a widerange of music, including English, French and Baroquemusic on the organ, harpsichord and piano. She taughtmusic at Moravian College in Bethlehem, PA, and privateorgan lessons.

Esther particularly enjoyed giving performances and

soirees using herown Willard MartinFrench Harpsichord.Her musical dinnerparties were famousamong her friends inthe music commu-nity and thePhiladelphiaOrchestra. Manysummers she spenttouring Europe'sfamous organs ontours with theAmerican Guild ofOrganists and herown private tours.She loved particularlytraveling in England, Germany and France and playingevery organ available to her. She was highly instrumen-tal in working with the church committee to install a J. W.Walker Tracker Organ from England for the Chestnut HillSeventh-day Adventist Church. She was a member at St.Marks Episcopal Church in Philadelphia and theAmerican Guild of Organists, Philadelphia Chapter. Herhusband James Wideman predeceased her. She is sur-vived by her daughters Julene Martin-Morganelli andJulia B. Robbins, her grandchildren Sophia Esther Martinand Nicholas Orlando Martin, her sister June SmithDavis, her nieces, and her great nieces and nephew.Her Funeral Mass was held at St. Mark’s and the MassSetting used was the Faure Requiem, and also includedwere selections of her beloved Messiaen. Contributionscan be made in Esther’s name to St. Mark's EpiscopalChurch, 1625 Locust St., Philadelphia, PA 19103.

Esther enjoying fellowship with AGOfriends at Christmas Party – photo by MEC

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NOVEMBER 2014 VOLUME LXXVII, NO. 310POSITIONS AVAILABLE

Robert G. Carson, Coordinator 267-634-9271 [email protected]

We are happy to advertise positions available for churches in the GreaterPhiladelphia Area as a free service. We need to request that all ads stay withina 250 word limit – applicants should be directed to the church for further infor-mation. We would also be very grateful if churches encourage their organists tojoin our chapter – and many include dues payment as a contract perk!

Part-time Director of MusicGwynedd Square Presbyterian Church837 Sumneytown Pike, Lansdale, PA 19446Posted: 10/7/14RESPONSIBILITIES: Provides and performs organmusic for a 10:45 AM Traditional Worship Service everySunday; Coordinates and directs adult choir forWednesday 7:30- 9:00 PM practice and Sunday ser-vice; Coordinates and directs youth choir for rehearsalsand Sunday services; Coordinates and directs chil-dren's choir for rehearsals and Sunday services;Coordinates and directs concert band (grade 7-adult). Oversees the condition and inventory of the church'smusical instruments including the organ, a Gerger pipe(Aeolian-Skinner)/digital (Westacott) hybrid (3 manuals,54 ranks), built in 2000; and a Mason & Hamlin BBpiano. Minimum: Bachelor's Degree in Music Educationor Piano or SPC or CAGO. COMPENSATION: Commensurate with experience andAGO guidelines. Up to 2 weeks vacation. Please sendresumes and inquiries to [email protected] or fax to: 215-699-8042.

Organist/ChoirmasterChrist Church, Ithan536 Conestoga Road, Villanova, PA 19085www.christchurchithan.org 610.688.1110 Posted: 9/16/14Christ Church, Ithan (Episcopal) is seeking an Organist/ Choirmaster with a background in traditional Anglicanliturgical and choral music. There is one Sunday ser-vice and one rehearsal prior to the service with addi-tional services based on the liturgical calendar. Thereare NO mid-week rehearsals unless required by theChoirmaster. The choir is an integral part of the parishlife. There are five paid soloists (covering each voicepart), four choral scholars (vocal students) with addi-tional volunteers. The organ is a restored andenhanced Tellers (1999) with a great deal of versatility.The organ was designed with concert performancestandards and it is well balanced for all repertoire. Itconsists of 22 ranks/40 stops and 2 manuals. The church is in the English cathedral style, designedby Theophilus Parsons Chandler, but is an intimate andwarm space. The congregation is friendly and welcom-ing to all. Additional information, including the ParishInformation Booklet, is available on the church’s web-site. The position requires 10-15 hours per week andthe salary range is between $18,000 and $20,000.00.Please send your resume to Organist / ChoirmasterSearch at the above address, or fax to 610.688.1198 ore-mail [email protected].

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NOVEMBER 2014 VOLUME LXXVII, NO. 311CALENDAR OF EVENTS

K a t h l e e n S c h e i d e , C o o r d i n a t o rCalendar@agophi la .org

All Upcoming Events for Crescendo publication should be sentto Kathleen Schiede in advance of our publication submissiondeadline, which is the 1st of the month preceding publication.

Saturday, November 1 and 2, 7:30 PMElgar's The Light of Life & Rutter’s Requiem. TheWayne Oratorio Society, a ministry of WaynePresbyterian Church. 185 voice choir & professionalorchestra and soloists. Free will offering. WaynePresbyterian Church, 125 E. Lancaster Ave, Wayne PA610.688.8700 www.waynepres.org

Sunday, November 2, 4:00 PMFrench organist, Frederic Blanc - an All Souls' themedconcert. First Presbyterian church, 21st & WalnutStreets (Center City), Philadelphia PA 215.567.0532www.fpcphila.org

Sunday, November 2, 5:00 PMChoral Evensong. Music of Philadelphia composerRoland Woehr, sung by the choirs of St. Martin-in-the-Fields and the chamber choirs of SCH Academy.Freewill offering. St. Martin-In-The-Fields, St.Martin'sLane and Willow Grove Ave., Chestnut Hill, PA215.247.7466 www.StMartinEC.org

Thursday, November 6, 13 and 20, 12:00 PMLunchtime recitals (30-40 minutes) with Timothy Smith,organ. Lunch available following for $8.00.Reservations are not necessary. First PresbyterianChurch of West Chester, 130 W. Miner St., WestChester, PA  610.696.0554 www.firstpreswc.com

Thursday, November 6, 12:30 PMAnthony Hammond, organist. Free admission.Princeton University-Chapel, Nassau and Washington Rds., Princeton NJ [email protected] www.princeton.edu/~choir/

Friday, November 7, 8:00 PMTimothy Schwarz, violin, joins John Sall and theAbington Symphony Orchestra and Oratorio Choir in aprogram featuring Dvorak’s Violin Concerto and anewly commissioned work for chorus, organ, andstrings by composer Timothy Shaw. Freewill offering. Abington Presbyterian Church, 1082 Old YorkRd, Abington PA 215.887.4530 www.apcusa.org/MusicatAbington

Sunday, November 9, 11:00 AMJ. S. Bach, Cantata 140, the choir and orchestra ofFirst Church, Andrew Senn, conductor. First Presbyterian Church, 21st & Walnut Streets,Philadelphia. First Presbyterian Church, 21st and Walnut Sts (Center City), Philadelphia PA215.567.0532 www.fpcphila.org

Sunday, November 9, 3:00 PMVincent M. Ryan, piano. Benefit concert for JoubertSyndrome. Advent Lutheran Church, 470 Landis Rd,Harleysville, PA [email protected]

Sunday, November 9, 7:00 PMMusic for Viola and Percussion, Sarah Sutton andWilliam Wozniak. First Presbyterian Church, 21st & Walnut Streets, Philadelphia. First PresbyterianChurch, 21st and Walnut Sts (Center City),Philadelphia PA 215.567.0532 www.fpcphila.org

Wednesday, November 12, 7:30 PMHector Olivera, Organist, in recital. Tickets $10 foradults, Students Free. St. Luke's Episcopal ChurchGermantown, 5421 Germantown Avenue, Philadelphia,PA 215-991-0830 [email protected]

Thursday, November 13, 12:30 PMChristopher Keenan, organist. Free admission.Princeton University-Chapel, Nassau and WashingtonRds., Princeton NJ [email protected] www.princeton.edu/~choir/

Friday, November 14, 8:00 PMA Suite, Sonata & Symphony. Eric Plutz, organist. Freeadmission. Princeton University-Chapel, Nassau andWashington Rds., Princeton NJ [email protected] www.princeton.edu/~choir/

Sunday, November 16, 3:00 PMBach for One, Two and Three. Chamber concert withvocal soloists, Baroque instruments, and KathleenScheide, harpsichord. Free. Admission. Gill Chapel atRider University, 2083 Lawrenceville Road,Lawrenceville, NJ 08648 8609.896.5000 www.rider.edu

Thursday, November 20, 12:30 PMBruce Barber, organist. Free admission. PrincetonUniversity-Chapel, Nassau and Washington Rds., Princeton NJ [email protected] www.princeton.edu/~choir/

Friday, November 21, 3:00 PMAaron Patterson, organist. Free will offering. St.Mark's Episcopal Church, Frankford Ave. & Sellers St.,Philadelphia PA 215.535.0635

Continued on page 11

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NOVEMBER 2014 VOLUME LXXVII, NO. 312

Mar jor ie Lynch Cummings___________________

C.A.G.O. First Presbyterian Church of Olney

D e n n i s E l w e l l___________________

Overbrook Presbyterian Church - Philadelphia

Friday, November 21, 7:30 PMOrgan Dedication Service: Chara Aurora Cooper HaasOrgan, a refurbished E. M. Skinner instrument with addi-tional work by the Kegg Pipe Organ Company.Featuring Peter Conte, preludes start at 7pm. Freewilloffering. Bryn Athyn Cathedral, Bryn Athyn PA 19009267.502.4606 www.brynathyncathedral.org

Sunday, November 23, 4:00 PMThierry Escaich, organ. Tickets: $10 general admission.Bryn Mawr Presbyterian Church. 625 Montgomery

Avenue, Bryn Mawr, PA. Bryn Mawr PresbyterianChurch, 625 Montgomery Ave, Bryn Mawr PAwww.bmpc.org/programs/music-and-fine-arts610.525.2821

Sunday, November 30, 3:00 PM20th Annual Messiah Sing. Dennis Elwell, Conductor;Paul Fleckenstein, Organist. Freewill offering.Overbrook Presbyterian Church, 6376 City Ave,Philadelphia PA 215.877.2744 www.overbrookpresb.org

Calendar of EventsContinued from page 10____________________________________________

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O Hannah A. Albrecht Bryn Mawr, PA 610-526-2145 SOC Frederick K. Astmann Cherry Hill, NJ 856-424-3820 SOC Debra S. Bacak Sellersville, PA 215-257-0553 OC Steven Ball Atlantic City, NJ 609-385-1236O James Boschker Philadelphia, PA 305-962-5925OC Lucas C. Brown Philadelphia, PA 267-474-8476 O D. Stephen Cable Bethlehem, PA 484-866-6019O Mary Eliz. Campbell, CAGO Phoenixville, PA 610-917-0649

Robert G. Carson Philadelphia, PA 267-634-9271SO Ronald Chancler, SPC Levittown, PA 267-679-6638SC Linda J. Clark West Chester, PA 610-793-1606O Mark A. Cole, SPC Cinnaminson, NJ 717-343-2700OC Marjorie L. Cummings CAGO Philadelphia, PA 215-728-1530S Doris J. Dabrowski SPC Philadelphia, PA 215-387-6635OC Lee de Mets FAGO Chalfont, PA 215-997-0219OC Thomas G Denny Spring City, PA 610-948-0939SOC Theodore W. Didden CAGO Ambler, PA 215-646-0294 SOC Adam F. Dieffenbach Telford, PA 267-738-2326 OC Vincent Paul DiFrancesco Philadelphia, PA 215-498-2609 O Anthony Dratwa Essington, PA 845-489-3707SOC Joyce Gambrell Drayton Philadelphia PA 215-635-5778OC Sue Ellen Echard Harleysville, PA 610-585-5059 SOC Maria de J. Ellis Ardmore, PA 610-896-6189 OC Paul Emmens AAGO, ChM West Chester, PA 610-692-7632O Suzanne Erb Philadelphia, PA 215-568-5795 SO Gary S. Eslinger Abington, PA 215-887-0479SOC Carol Evans Glenside, PA 215-646-7300x144 O Jonathan G. Fairchild Huntingdon Valley, PA 215-947-8340SO Karen B. Fallows SPC Hatfield, PA 215-822-6762 SOC Susanna Faust West Chester, PA 610-766-1812OC Paul Fejko Chester, PA 609-462-9000 SO Ruth D. Fisher AAGO ChM Media, PA 610-891-1269SOC Jeremy J. Flood CAGO Philadelphia, PA 215-625-2747

Robert H. Frederick Philadelphia, PA 215-755-7648 O Patricia Gallo-Terrenzio Huntingdon Valley, PA 215-947-4759OC William J. Gatens, FAGO, ChM Chester, PA 610-876-5617SOC Louise M. Gerdelmann Souderton, PA 215-723-6975 OC Charles Glandorf Coopersburg, PA 610-416-1055O Eric Gombert Lansdale, PA 267-498-5912OC Peter Gowen Philadelphia, PA 215-776-7374 OC Charles M. Griffin Levittown, PA 215-547-7017

Lisa Guglielmo Glenmoore, PA 610-906-7740O Timothy Harrell Doylestown, PA 215-297-5812SOC Cheryl Hazzard Sewell. NJ 856-256-9894 SOC Michael C. Huffman Allentown, PA 610-433-6563O H. Ray Hunsicker West Chester, PA 610-399-4358OC Grete Ingalls, CAGO Philadelphia, PA 215-310-0526 SOC Tsitsi Jaji Philadelphia, PA 607-280-1399 OC Helen Jauregui Philadelphia, PA 215-498-0982OC Beth Z. Jenkins Oreland, PA 215-885-7275 SOC Raymond Johnson Cheltenham, PA 215-635-9944 OC D. Damien Jones Wilmington, DE 215-432-2178OC Paul S. Jones Philadelphia, PA 215-735-7688x236OC Sandor Kadar, AAGO Lawrenceville, NJ 609-540-6548O Nancy J. Kahler-Jow Upper Darby, PA 610-789-1817OC Ryan Kelly Chester Springs, PA 610-436-2854S Deborah J. Kim Turnersville, NJ 610-783-6122OC Parker Kitterman Philadelphia PA 215-922-1695SOC Joel E. Klingman SPC Southampton, PA 215-355-8445

SUBSTITUTE LIST

The codes preceding each name have the following meanings: S = Available to play on a Sunday,O = Available to play other services such as weddings/funerals/weekdays, C = will also direct a choir

Please note: This list includes only current members of the Philadelphia Chapter. To be included on this list, please be sure your membershipis current and your profile indicates that you wish to be listed. For assistance contact Erik Meyer at [email protected] or 215-247-7466.

O Maria Lennon Hatboro, PA 215-896-9484SOC Thomas S. Lever Lansdale, PA 215-855-0287SOC Joseph Lindsay Allentown, PA 610-797-2510SOC David Clark Little Feasterville, PA 215-953-0352S Chiduzie Madubata Philadelphia, PA 301-919-9632S Elizabeth A. Manus St. Davids, PA 610-293-9002SOC Paul R. Marchesano Philadelphia, PA 215-287-8955 O Glenn M. Matis Doylestown, PA 215-489-2548 SOC Steven Matthews Philadelphia, PA 215-253-3000O Steven J. McBride West Chester, PA 610-633-3442 SOC Mardia Melroy Ambler, PA 215-646-1975SOC Constance H. Mickel Bryn Mawr, PA 610-527-9514 OC Lee F. Milhous Doylestown, PA 215-348-8872 SOC William Miller Philadelphia, PA 215-533-1121OC Pasquale Montenegro Marlton, NJ 215-778-9545

Scott P. Myers Furlong, PA 267-544-0212O David R. Nelson Aston, PA 610-497-0488OC Michael Nelson Easton, PA 610-533-2707SO Patricia Nyce Douglassville, PA 267-252-3020 SO Sean OConnor Philadelphia, PA 424-903-6389SOC Kirsten K. Olson Collegeville, PA 610-489-3889 OC Frank K. J. Orman Eagleville, PA 610-409-2529 SC Joanne K. Owen Pilesgrove, NJ 856-769-3212OC Wesley D. Parrott Philadelphia, PA 215-732-6732SOC Aaron C. Patterson Philadelphia, PA 215-725-0959 SOC Patricia A. Pezick Blue Bell, PA 610-405-3736O Margaret Realley Doylestown PA 215-345-8564SOC Katherine J. Reier SPC Abington, PA 215-517-4160 SOC Katherine Rick Wayne, PA 517-945-3448O Ruth E. Rineer Cheltenham, PA 267-536-5706SOC Barbara Romesburg Drexel Hill, PA 610-446-3540O Valerie Rozek Chesterbrook, PA 440-478-8163O John W. Sankey Deptford, NJ 856-848-3589OC Stephen F. Schreiber Ambler, PA 215-283-0417 SOC Phillip J. Shade Souderton, PA 215-723-7907 OC Marilyn Lee Shenenberger, SPC

Edgewater Park, NJ 609-871-8819OC Jeffrey J. Shuman, FAGO, ChM Lightstreet, PA 570-784-1574 OC David E. Shunskis Philadelphia, PA 215-748-4623

Alexander M. Smith King of Prussia, PA 610-265-4390OC Judith F. B. Stebner Warminster, PA 215-630-9632OC Robert J. Stoop Philadelphia, PA 267-745-5709

Lyudmila Syrochkina Bronx, NY 646-406-8667SOC Janet L. Tebbel Philadelphia, PA 215-848-3915SO Karen L. Thomas Yeadon, PA 484-466-6426SOC Bruce J. Thorsen Doylestown,. PA 215-230-8915OC F. Anthony Thurman Cherry Hill, NJ 856-616-2480OC Ryan Tibbetts Philadelphia, PA 302-354-2001SOC Frances M. Treisbach Jeffersonville, PA 484-231-1426SOC Virginia K. Vaalburg Glen Mills, PA 610-358-0946 SOC John W. Van Sant Trenton, NJ 609-498-1768SC Jeff Varner Lansdale, PA 267-342-3095SO Karen Whitney Philadelphia, PA 215-424-8450 SC Robert H. Wilkinson Ridley Park, PA 610-574-6866 S John C. Williams Doylestown, PA 215-230-8915O John M. Woznisky Paoli, PA 484-318-7092O Jerry L. E. Wright Collingdale, PA 610-586-7381SOC Alma C. Zensen Wallingford, PA 610-872-6745

Code Substitute Location Phone Number Code Substitute Location Phone Number

This list is published as a courtesy to the chapter membership. Although the AGO assumesno responsibility for the musicianship or reliability of substitute organists, Guild certificatesand other degree programs indicate preparation beyond the minimum.

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NOVEMBER 2014 VOLUME LXXVII, NO. 314

THIERRY ESCAICHFrench Concert Organist and Composer

Karen McFarlane Artists, Inc.

Sunday, November 23, 2014, 4:00 PMBryn Mawr Presbyterian Church

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Internationally renowned composer, organist and

improviser, Thierry Escaich is a major figure on the

contemporary musical scene and one of the most

original. Born in 1965, Thierry Escaich has been organ-

ist at Saint-Étienne-du-Mont in Paris since 1997, hav-

ing succeeded Maurice Duruflé. He appears in recitals

the world over, captivating audiences with repertoire

pieces, his own compositions, and improvisations; he

also excels in the accompaniment of silent films on the

organ or piano.

Recent engagements include Philadelphia (in recital

and as soloist with the Philadelphia Orchestra and

Christoph Eschenbach), Vienna (recital at the

Konzerthaus, soloist with the Orchestre de Paris and

Paavo Järvi at the Musikverein), Saint Petersburg

(recital at the Mariinsky Theatre, soloist with the

Mariinsky Orchestra and Valery Gergiev), London

(recital at the Proms), Berlin (recital at the cathedral,

soloist with the Konzerthausorchester and Lothar

Zagrosek), and concerts in New York, Los Angeles,

Chicago, Toronto, Vancouver, Tokyo, Budapest,

Bucharest, Gdansk, and Athens, in the principal Paris

venues and at numerous festivals both in France and

abroad.

After having been composer-in-residence with the

Orchestre National de Lille, the Orchestre de Bretagne

and the Orchestre National de Lyon, he is currently

associate composer with the Paris Chamber Orchestra

since September 2011. His catalogue boasts some

hundred pieces, performed by the leading international

orchestras and artists and honoured by three Victoires

de la Musique awards as 'Composer of the Year'

(2003, 2006 and 2011). In 2010 he composed a ballet

premiered by the New York City Ballet and Benjamin

Millepied, and, for the Lyons Opera, and prepared an

opera on a libretto by Robert Badinter after Victor

Hugo's story Claude Gueux.

Since 1992, Thierry Escaich has been teaching com-

position and improvisation at the Paris Conservatoire

(CNSMD), where he himself obtained eight ‘premiers

prix’. The different facets of his art are illustrated by an

abundant discography, in particular on the

Accord/Universal and Indésens labels, and critically

acclaimed. His disc Les Nuits hallucinées (2011),

which crowned his residence with the Orchestre

National de Lyon, received numerous distinctions,

including a 'Choc de l’année' from Classica magazine,

signalling one of the outstanding releases of the year.

NOVEMBER 2014 VOLUME LXXVII, NO. 315

Thierry Escaich - COMPOSER AND ORGANIST

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NOVEMBER 2014 VOLUME LXXVII, NO. 317TALE PIPES

Mary Elizabeth Campbell, [email protected]

WHERE AM I?

Photos courtesy of Jay Blossom,909-JAY-BLOS

November is a wonder-ful time to celebrategiving thanks, and as

a chapter we have truly awealth of blessings. I wouldlike to offer thanks in thismonth’s TalePipes for ourown Jeffrey Brillhart, whowith Bryn MawrPresbyterian Church willagain be hosting ourJanuary Jumpstart.

Jeff grew up in Iowa wherehe studied with Carl B.Staplin and Arthur Poister.He earned his MM from theEastman School of Music where he studied withRussell Saunders and Barbara Lister-Sink. He subse-quently studied with Olivier Latry and PhilippeLefebvre in organ improvisation and in 1994, wonFirst Prize in the AGO National Competition in OrganImprovisation.

Not only has Jeff served as Director of Music andFine Arts at Bryn Mawr Presbyterian Church since1983, but in 1999 he became Artistic Director ofSinging City Choir in Philadelphia, succeedingJoseph Flummerfelt and becoming their 4rth MusicDirector. They have a very impressive concert andtouring schedule, and have broken remarkable musi-cal ground. Jeff was appointed lecturer in organimprovisation at Yale University in 2005, and contin-ues in that capacity. He is sought after as organist,teacher and conductor nationally and internationally.His teaching has included master classes at EastmanSchool of Music, the Curtis Institute of Music, theUniversity of Alabama, Furman University, andWestminster Choir College. In 2011 his improvisationtextbook Breaking Free: Finding a Personal Voice forImprovisation through 20th Century FrenchImprovisation Techniques was published by

Wayne Leupold Editions. (If you are interested inseeing a excerpt, information is available at this web-site: http://www.jeffreybrillhart.com/ )

We are indeed blessed to have Jeff in our midst!!

Our October photos were courtesy of ourCommunications Coordinator,

Marcia Sommers, and were of the organ at First Presbyterian in West Chester.

Remember – we would LOVE submissions frommembers around the chapter! Consider taking

unusual pictures while at a chapter or area eventand sending them in to [email protected].

Where do you suppose these are?

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