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March 2016 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 Concerts ............................. 3-5 Directory Updates ..................4 100th Anniversary .................5 Mark Plescia Update..............5 Banquet; Student Recital .......6 POEs and Convention............6 At a Glance Upcoming Programs... Workshop and Concert: Jason Roberts Saturday April 9, 10:00 a.m.; Sunday, April 10, 4:00 p.m. First Congregational Church Annual Student Recital Sunday, April 17, 3:00 p.m. Holy Trinity Lutheran Church Submissions for the next Guilder are due by March 6. The April issue will be published on March 15 and will include concert dates from March 15 to May 1. Please send submissions to: [email protected]. On Saturday, April 9, from 10:00 a.m. to noon, organist Jason Roberts will present an Improvisation Workshop at First Congregational Church, 444 East Broad Street, Columbus. His workshop is presented as a Columbus Chapter event. The concept of improvising at the organ can be fraught with trepidation for most of us, but Jason’s very sensible, down-to-earth approach can be of assistance to organists of all skill levels. Jason Roberts is Associate Director of Music, Organist and the Director of the Boy and Girl Choristers at the famed St. Bartholomew’s Church in New York City. Prior to St. Bart’s, Jason was at St. James's Church in West Hartford, CT, where he built one of the largest choral programs in the Hartford area, which included 35 children and more than 30 adults. He holds degrees from Rice University, Yale University and the Manhattan School of Music. Jason is a sought-after recitalist in the U.S. and was chosen to play last summer at the Regional Convention of the American Guild of Organists in Hartford. An avid improviser, he won first prize at the AGO National Competition in Organ Improvisation in 2008 and was a finalist at the St. Alban's International Organ Competition in 2011 (Improvisation). Jason is a seasoned choir trainer, whose entire life has revolved around the Anglican Church, having begun singing as a Chorister in the Cathedral Choir in Perth, Australia, where his family lived for several years. His love of teaching children brings a sense of continuity to the Choristers program with a fresh and vital approach. His considerable gifts in improvisation have enriched St. Bart’s hymn singing and extemporized musical moments in the liturgy. Dr. Roberts will present a full recital on Sunday, April 10, at 4:00 p.m. on the Concerts at First Church series. Although not specifically a Chapter event, Chapter members are welcome and encouraged to attend. His program will include the music of Marcel Dupré, Maurice Ravel and others. April Program: Workshop and Recital by Jason Roberts
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March 2016
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
Concerts ............................. 3-5
Directory Updates ..................4
100th Anniversary .................5
Mark Plescia Update ..............5
Banquet; Student Recital .......6
POEs and Convention ............6
At a Glance
Upcoming Programs...
Workshop and Concert:
Jason Roberts
Saturday April 9, 10:00 a.m.;
Sunday, April 10, 4:00 p.m.
First Congregational Church
Annual Student Recital
Sunday, April 17, 3:00 p.m.
Holy Trinity Lutheran
Church
Submissions for the next
Guilder are due by March
6.
The April issue will be
published on March 15 and
will include concert dates
from March 15 to May 1.
Please send submissions to:
On Saturday, April 9, from 10:00 a.m. to noon, organist Jason Roberts will
present an Improvisation Workshop at First Congregational Church, 444 East
Broad Street, Columbus. His workshop is presented as a Columbus Chapter event.
The concept of improvising at the organ can be fraught with trepidation for most
of us, but Jason’s very sensible, down-to-earth approach can be of assistance to
organists of all skill levels.
Jason Roberts is Associate Director of Music, Organist and the Director of the
Boy and Girl Choristers at the famed St. Bartholomew’s Church in New York
City. Prior to St. Bart’s, Jason was at St. James's Church in West Hartford, CT,
where he built one of the largest choral programs in the Hartford area, which
included 35 children and more than 30 adults. He holds degrees from Rice
University, Yale University and the Manhattan School of Music.
Jason is a sought-after recitalist in the U.S. and was chosen to play last summer at
the Regional Convention of the American Guild of Organists in Hartford. An avid
improviser, he won first prize at the AGO National Competition in Organ
Improvisation in 2008 and was a finalist at the St. Alban's International Organ
Competition in 2011 (Improvisation).
Jason is a seasoned choir trainer, whose entire life has revolved around the
Anglican Church, having begun singing as a Chorister in the Cathedral Choir in
Perth, Australia, where his family lived for several years. His love of teaching
children brings a sense of continuity to the Choristers program with a fresh and
vital approach. His considerable gifts in improvisation have enriched St. Bart’s
hymn singing and extemporized musical moments in the liturgy.
Dr. Roberts will present a full recital on Sunday, April 10, at 4:00 p.m. on the
Concerts at First Church series. Although not specifically a Chapter event,
Chapter members are welcome and encouraged to attend. His program will
include the music of Marcel Dupré, Maurice Ravel and others.
April Program: Workshop and Recital by Jason Roberts
mailto:[email protected]
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Executive Committee
Class of 2016
Jared Bennett
Joel Mathias
Christopher Urbiel
Class of 2017
Jim Hildreth
Nancy Renneckar
Mary Ann Stephens
Class of 2018
Brian Johnson
Janice Sprecher
Christopher Warner
The Dean’s Comments The Christmas tree had barely been taken down and
the decorations packed away for another year when the
first AGO event of 2016 was upon us. Fortunately, it
proved to be a thrilling way to begin the New Year.
On January 8, Madeleine Woodworth, the 2015 Great
Lakes Regional Competition winner, gave an organ
recital at Livingston UMC in downtown Columbus.
Madeleine presented a varied program including works
of Bach, Franck, Widor, and Tchaikovsky. She also
included works of more contemporary composers Peter
Eben and Jeanne Demessieux. Madeleine rounded out
her program with her own improvisation of Christmas melodies called
Christmas Pentatonic. The audience was appreciative of both her excellent
playing and the colorful combination of sounds that she elicited from the
Bunn=Minnick organ at Livingston Church. Everyone enjoyed the reception
following the concert which afforded the opportunity for AGO members to chat
with Madeleine.
Madeleine is a student at the Eastman School of Music in Rochester, NY, where
she studies with Nathan Laube. She will be featured as a “Rising Star” at the
AGO National Convention in Houston this summer. This concert was her first
outside her native Chicago area, and she was thrilled with the hospitality and
warm reception given to her by the Columbus Chapter. I suspect we will hear a
lot about Madeleine in the years to come.
Our next event is a workshop presented by acclaimed organist and improviser
Jason Roberts at First Congregational Church on April 9. There is a concert on
the following day, Sunday, April 10. Please see the related article in this issue
for more details. I hope everyone is able to attend this exciting pair of events.
Warmly,
Mark H. Meuser
Dean, Columbus Chapter AGO
Mark Meuser
Officers
Dean
Mark Meuser
Sub-Dean
Tom Gerke
Secretary
Mark Stuart
Treasurer
Albert Adcock
Chaplain
The Rev. Cynthia Adcock [email protected]
Madeleine Woodworth at the organ
mailto:[email protected]:[email protected]:[email protected]
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Dean’s Committees
Communications Mark Stuart
Education & Examinations Robert Wisniewski [email protected]
Guilder Editor & Publisher Sara Seidel
Professional Concerns, Placement & Substitutes
Chad Baker [email protected]
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.
Concerts and Other Events
The Greatest of These is Love
Sunday, February 14, 3:00 p.m.
Northwest Christian Church
1340 Fishinger Road, Columbus
www.northwestchristian.org / 614-457-6290
Cynthia and Albert Adcock will present this Valentine’s Day program focusing
on the many aspects of love. Sacred and secular pieces will be offered through a
variety of vocal, piano and organ solos or duets. Pianist Sarah Ramsey will
accompany the vocal portions of the afternoon’s selections. No tickets are
required. A freewill offering will be received.
QUBE String Quartet
Sunday, February 14, 4:00 p.m.
Central College Presbyterian Church
975 Sunbury Road, Westerville
QUBE is the faculty string quartet of Otterbein University. Quartet members are
David Edge and Erin Gilliland, violins, Steven Wedell, viola, and Jill Wright,
cello. Central College organist Mark Meuser will join the quartet for two
selections on the newly installed 6-rank Moller/Muller organ in the historic
chapel. One of those pieces is Passacaglia in D Minor, composed for the concert
by Mr. Meuser. The concert is free of charge, but an offering will be taken at
intermission. A reception will follow the concert.
Mostly Mozart
Per Enflo, Piano Concerto #19 in F, K459
Acclaimed Soprano Laura Portune
Friday, February 19, 7:30 p.m.
St John’s United Church of Christ
59 East Mound Street, Columbus
www.stjohnschurchcolumbus.org / 614-224-8634
Freewill Offering; Sponsorship Tickets available
Christophe Mantoux Recital
Sunday, February 28, 3:00 p.m.
St. Joseph Cathedral
212 East Broad Street, Columbus
cathedralmusic.org / (614) 241.2526
Christophe Mantoux is Professor of Organ at the Conservatoire Regional de
Paris and Titular Organist at the church of Saint-Severin in Paris. He enjoys an
international performing career and is represented by Penny Lorenz Artist
Management. Suggested donation: $ 10.00.
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Asbury Arts Series
Sunday, February 28, 4:00 p.m.
Asbury United Methodist Church
55 West Lincoln Avenue, Delaware
The Asbury Chancel Choir, under the direction of Robert Nims, will present a
choral concert featuring Cantata 131 by J. S. Bach, and selections from Michael
Tippett's oratorio, A Child of Our Time, with narration by Dr. Kerry Shanklin. A
free will offering will be received. Asbury is handicap accessible from its rear
parking lot entrance.
Kevin Jones, harpsichord
Tuesday, March 1, 12:15 p.m.
First Congregational Church
444 East Broad Street, Downtown
www.concertsatfirstchurch.org
J.S. Bach’s English Suite in g minor
First Thursday Noontime Recital Series
Thursday, March 3, 12:15 p.m.
Asbury United Methodist Church,
55 West Lincoln Avenue, Delaware
Stephen Jacoby, organist at Worthington Presbyterian Church, and Jon Szabo,
Director of Music at North Broadway United Methodist Church, will offer the
"Gloria" section of Francois Couperin's Mass for the Parishes in alternatim
between chant and organ settings. As always tables will be set and beverages
provided for those who wish to enjoy lunch during the recital. Asbury is
handicap-accessible from its rear parking lot entrance.
Ladies of Longford; Hilda Doyle, director
Celtic Dancers; Muireann Ni Chaira, director
Friday, March 4, 7:30 p.m.
St John’s United Church of Christ
59 East Mound Street, Columbus
www.stjohnschurchcolumbus.org / 614-224-8634
Freewill Offering; Sponsorship Tickets available
Choral Evensong for the Fourth Sunday in Lent
Sunday, March 6, 4:00 p.m.
First Congregational Church
444 East Broad Street, Downtown
www.concertsatfirstchurch.org
The First Church Choir; G. Dene Barnard, organist; Kevin Jones, conductor
Music of William Byrd
Wittenberg University Choir Concert
Tuesday, March 8, 7:30 p.m.
All Saints Lutheran Church
6770 North High Street, Worthington
Directed by Dr. Erik Zinter, this event is the last concert of the Wittenberg
University Choir's 2016 winter tour. Free-will offering.
Directory Updates
and Additions
Please welcome several new
members to our chapter!
Chuck Boquist
1620 Lonsdale Road, #215
Columbus, OH 43232
614-749-0916
Organist, St. Edward
Episcopal Church (Whitehall)
Christopher Dent
4503 Edgarton Drive
Grove City, OH 43123
614-208-6778
Director of Music, Indianola
Presbyterian Church
(Columbus)
Nancy Holloway
185 Groveport Pike, Unit 8D
Canal Winchester, OH 43110
C: 740-703-3786
Matthew Hummel
834 Thurber Drive W., Apt 12
Columbus, OH 43215
C: 814-599-3952
W: 740-345-6115
Organist, St. Paul Lutheran
Church (Newark)
Gary Hurst
530 McNaughten Road
Columbus, OH 43213
614-863-3124
Director of Music, Prince of
Peace LCMS (Columbus)
Cathie Lewis
8790 Olenmead Drive
Lewis Center, OH 43035
H: 614-436-3038
C: 614-404-2240
And please note Luke
Tegtmeier’s new phone
number: 614-400-6385.
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Jesus Christ Superstar
Friday and Saturday, March 11 and 12, 7:30 pm
Northwest Christian Church (Disciples of Christ)
1340 Fishinger Road, Upper Arlington
www.northwestchristian.org
The Youth of Northwest will present their fully staged and choreographed
version of Jesus Christ Superstar on both of these evenings. All are
welcome. No tickets are required. A love offering will be accepted to support
the Youth mission trip this summer to the Craddock Center in Cherry Log,
Georgia.
“Messiah” by G. F. Handel
Sunday, March 13, 9:30 and 11:00 worship services
All Saints Lutheran Church
6770 N. High Street, Worthington
Directed by Jan Arthur and accompanied by organist Tom Gerke, the All Saints
Lutheran Church Chancel Choir will present excerpts from parts 2 and 3 of
Handel's “Messiah”.
Columbus Wind Quintet
Sunday, March 13, 4:00 p.m.
First Congregational Church
444 East Broad Street, Downtown
www.concertsatfirstchurch.org
Musicians from the Columbus Symphony join pianist Kevin Jones in playing
Mozart’s Quintet in E-flat, and the Sextet by Ludwig Thuille.
The Solemn Liturgy for Good Friday with Schütz's Johannespassion
Friday, March 25, 7:30 p.m.
First Congregational Church
444 East Broad Street, Columbus
www.concertsatfirstchurch.org
First Church Chamber Choir
Brass and Organ in Concert
Saturday, April 2, 5:30 p.m.
The Pontifical College Josephinum
7625 N High Street, Worthington
Organist Todd Wilson returns to Columbus and joins ProMusica's Brass Quintet
to perform a selection of favorite works of sonic splendor.
The Columbus Chapter will celebrate 100 years
in 2018!
Although difficult to imagine,
the Columbus Chapter of the
American Guild of Organists
will celebrate its 100th birthday
in 2018. Mark Meuser has
appointed a committee to head
up the Centennial Celebration
activities. Members of the
committee are Albert Adcock,
Cynthia Adcock, Sally Casto,
Michael Hardesty, Carol Hofer,
Kevin Jones, Andrew
MacGregor, Mark Meuser and
Sara Seidel. The committee has
met once and will get together
again early in the new
year. Any Columbus Chapter
member who has ideas about
things for our Chapter to
consider during calendar 2018
should share them with Carol
Hofer at [email protected].
2018 will be a great year for all
of our members to remember!
~Al Adcock
We Need Your Photos
We are in the process of updating the look and content of our chapter website, and we welcome new photograph submissions for the site. Pictures of local instruments and recent chapter events can be sent to [email protected].
Thank you for your help!
Update on Mark Plescia
Many of you know that long-time AGO member Mark Plescia suffered a stroke last spring. His road to recovery has
been a long one, but he is doing much better. Though not back at the organ console yet, he reads many books, listens to
music, exercises, and eagerly chats with visitors. He also enjoys receiving mail.
If you would like to send Mark a card or letter, please address it to:
Mark Plescia / Genesis Rehab Center / 1155 Atwater Avenue / Circleville, OH 43113-1301
He can also be contacted by phone at the Rehab Center. That number is 740-477-1695.
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News from the Lexington POE
We are excited to host the Pipe Organ Encounter for the Great Lakes region next
summer. As we’ve planned our POE week, we’ve taken seriously the task of
introducing The King of Instruments to the next generation of students. Our
chapter is eager to welcome them to Lexington next July. Though the new year
is just a few days underway, it’s not too early for middle and high school
students to begin filling out their summer schedules. We hope you’ll take a
moment and consider who you know that might benefit from attending a POE
and encourage them to register. Remember, they need not have any previous
organ experience. All pianists/organists ages 13-18 are welcome!
Check out our website at: www.lexingtonpoe2016.org. Additional brochures
can be downloaded there.
Many thanks,
Zach Klobnak (Lexington POE Director)
2016 POEs The AGO is proud to announce seven Pipe Organ Encounters (POEs) for students aged 13–18, one POE (Advanced) for students entering grades 9–12; and one POE+ for adults in 2016. Complete contact information for each weeklong Pipe Organ Encounter can be found in The American Organist Magazine and online at www.agohq.org. The summer schedule is as follows: POE for ages 13–18 June 26–July 1, Waverly IA July 10–15, Northhampton MA July 17–22, Lexington KY July 24–29, Baltimore MD July 24–29, Atlanta GA July 25–30, Salt Lake City UT August 7–13, Palo Alto CA POE (Advanced) for grades 9–12 July 10–15, Cincinnati OH POE+ for adults July 10–14, Grantham PA
June 19-23, 2016 agohouston2016.com
AGO Spring Dinner Set for May 2
The Columbus Chapter AGO will host its annual dinner on Monday May 2. It
will be held at the DoubleTree Inn in Worthington. The entertainment for the
evening is a student jazz ensemble from Otterbein University. They will present
an eclectic program including classic jazz, show tunes, and golden oldies.
Invitations to the dinner will be mailed to AGO members closer to the date, but
please put the date on your calendar now! You won’t want to miss this chance
to see old friends, have a delicious meal, and enjoy some fun and exciting
entertainment.
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Annual Student Recital
The date for the Annual Student Recital is fast approaching. Students and/or
teachers are encouraged to sign up for this occasion by contacting Nancy
Renneckar at 614-848-8388 or [email protected].
In the recent past, the chapter has instituted the annual Pedal, Pipes, and Pizza,
the student recital, free chapter memberships for students, and student
scholarships for private lessons to promote more student organists and encourage
them in organ-related careers.
Holy Trinity Lutheran Church in Upper Arlington, with a fine Schantz pipe
organ, is the location this year, and the time is 3:00 p.m. Practice time can be
arranged with Josh Brodbeck at Holy Trinity.
We also need a supportive audience for this recital. Please encourage your
friends and church members to attend. An offering for our scholarship fund will
be received, and refreshments will be served.
Come one, come all to Holy Trinity Lutheran on Sunday, April 17, at 3:00 p.m.
for this spectacular event!
— Nancy Renneckar
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