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May 2012

Eileen compares calendars and conventions as milestones to mark and measure time
James summarizes recent statistics in Organ Major enrollments (steady declining trend in all categories)
Rev Troeger highlights the value of silence as a prelude to music – we don’t have to fill in every gap of silence in a worship service.
Haig remembers Virgil Fox, happy 100th!
Part-time column discusses the job interview (our web site also has some resources)
Nashville’s 2010 devasting flood took its toll on the Schermerhorn Center’s Schoenstein instrument. This article describes the damage and road to repair.
Peter Eben’s Nedelni Hudba (Part IV: Finale)
An 1899 article by Widor translated into English: Marie-Antoinette’s Orgue du dauphin
This month’s APOBA column discusses Restore, Rebuild, or Replace
Pipe organs of Nashville are featured on The Last Page

April 2012

Eileen remembers Gerre Hancock
James discusses the national AGO elections
Thomas writes about how our music helps people through the “chaos” of their daily tribulations.
Haig comments on simplicity in registration and console logistics
Sebastian Gluck writes of Gerre Hancock in Letters
Semifinalists announced in AGO Natl Improv Competition
Boston’s Christian Lane writes of Yo-Yo Ma and connecting with the listener
Part-Time column reports on the January Jubilee in Albuquerque, a one-day workshop covering a wide range of topics.
1st Congr in Fairfield CT welcomes their new Klais III/39 M
Gerre Hancock: A Tribute is a great article honoring our friend and colleague
Summer workshops/tours are listed (per state, country)
Last Page: has a wonderful illustration depicting the Pipe Organ Tonal Color Wheel – very ingenious

March 2012

Christopher Houlihan is featured in Truckenbrod’s inner cover ad. See him in person at Assumption this month!
Exploring what draws us to our profession is Eileen’s topic this month
James inspires us to attend the Nashville 2012 convention.
Mourning the loss of an American Treasure: a tribute to Gerre Hancock 1934-2012
Troeger reminisces hearing an all-Buxtehude concert … “Therefore with all the company of musicians through the ages … let us play and sing to the praise of the source of every good and perfect gift”
Haig explores Friendship/colleagueship: “The work that we musicians do cannot live, let alone flourish, in seclusion.”
Worcester is noted in Chapter News: Dec 2011 Christmas Concert.
Craig Phillips is celebrated as AGO Distinguished Composer for 2012
Carol Williams (whom you can hear April 20 at Wesley) announces her latest documentary for celebrating pipe organs: #7 Disney Concert Hall
Coaching Brad Pitt is a very interesting article about Malick’s film The Tree of Life. Brad had never played any musical instrument before. In the film he seen playing piano and pipe organ. Ambrosino interviews Pavlechko’s journey in the logistics behind the making of the film.
Dobson’s feature instrument in Birmingham Alabama is documented. Erik Routley is quoted:
Too often the Arts are regarded as an alternative to the church’s mission. They are part of it.
Nourishing people’s imaginations, enlarging their perceptions, and facing them with the
prophecies which the artists offer to our society is, I have always held, essential to any kind of
evangelism.
The centerfold ad this month highlights FIsk’s Inaugural Celebrations for Op 139 at The Memorial Chapel/Harvard Univ. Higgs/Chen/Briggs throughout Tuesdays in April
Wayne Leupold explores the movement to reintegrate Improvisation into the skill sets of organists.
Part-time employment: “The Organist with Many Keys” — Being a substitute organist is the topic this month.
Gregorian Chant Roots in the Organ Works of Bach – many of the German chorales Bach used in his works were based on chant themes.
History of the San Francisco AGO Chapter is timelined (in parallel with other local/civic events)
The Last Page: Ride On In Majesty (set to “Des Reinem” from Wagner’s Lohengrin)

February 2012

7: James details the forthcoming April 2012 gala benefit reception to honor John and Marianne Weaver
8: Thomas: … the organ pushed the breath of God through the pipes… in that music my faith in God was born…
10: Haig: Time to roll up our sleeves and think… about the future of organ concerts
12: Letters – interesting LONG letter about the potential consequences of not specifying editions recommended for guild exams;
Contrasting compliment styles for organ music at a wedding.
34: Congrats to our Boston neighbor Chris Lane, awarded first prize at the 2011 Canadian International Organ Competition in Montreal.
46: being a part-time musician does not imply that you’re any less of a musician.
46: Repertoire suggestions for Easter
48: Pipe organ article in lay term, to increase public admiration for the art of organ performance.
52: Montgomery, Ala chapter provided five training workshops for Service Playing Certificate guild exam for six members – they all passed! Read their story.
54: Orchestral reduction performance: will organists of tomorrow receive training for playing these accompaniments?
56: A few years ago, Disney Hall’s Rosales Opus 24 stole the show for large contemporary installations. Hats off to R A Colby for their design rendering that, like it or not, is a contemporary organ case – a rare occurrence in this the 21st century we live in.
58: Reflecting on the training that organ scholars must have – if you think music education in the US is demanding, read this article!
80: Brooklyn Tabernacle – Sunday Morning (description and illustration from 1873)

January 2012

Eileen’s President’s Column outlines some AGO-related new year’s resolutions and hopes
James prints a detailed AGO calendar of administrative dates for the year
Thomas’s Chaplain column talks about the process of making music, as envisioned by the composer via the printed score
Haig ponders the recital phenomenon
Henry, Kiel, and Kevin hover around WPI’s A-S console in the Worcester report on Page 12
Tax consequences for part-time musicians – GOOD STUFF
Silent Film Improvisation – Clark Wilson gives us the inside story
American Organbuilding in England
Foley Baker’s reconditioning process for Duke Univ Chapel’s Aeolian.
Last Page: Albert Schweitzer played Franck on a new Hammond in the 1930s

December 2011

President Eileen’s column celebrates the gift of music and community.
James reviews the year 2011 in review – a good summary status report of goings-on at the national level
Troeger – Advent: Waiting on Christmas is a blessing.
Haig discusses civility, especially pertaining to our response to rude feedback during/after performances
75th anniv of AGO Harrisburg (PA) – sermon on giving thanks
Former WorcAGO member and Groton School choral director Michael Smith moves to Bryn Mawr, PA; Boston’s Peter Sykes honored with Distinguished Artist Award
Boston POE (advanced & technical) summary from Summer 2011, amongst other POEs in the US
Hospitality in AGO chapters is discussed in the Part-Time column
Advent & Christmas music titles are reviewed in Practical Organ Music for Worship
Details of the upcoming OHS 2012 convention in Chicago are highlighted.
The last page: When Christ Was Born of Mary Free, tune eby Gerrit Smith(1859-1912), a founder of AGO.

November 2011

James explores how AGO can remain relevant for its members and we to our congregations
Tom Murray writes a nice letter about Peter Gomes
1st B’s 2012 Anthem Competition announced
Interview with Gerre Hancock – Master of Improvisation
Planning Task Force responds to various examples of feedback (some critical of the AGO)
Trip Report from OHS 2011 in DC
The Last Page: residence organ & music room of George Heber of Brookville PA around the beginning of the 20th century.

October, 2011

7: Thomashower encourages us to evaluate how AGO is changing the world and how to align our volunteers to align AGO to inspire its members and communities
10: Matching hymn accpts (and service music) to fit the moment/topic
12: Scale, balance, and perspective in instrument (specs/design)
23: Congratulations to Deb O’Driscoll for her achieving Service Playing Certification!
42: Lillian Sarah Tillinghast Frohock: 19th C. Pioneering Organist
48: Circle of Fifths and keys are explored in the improvisation column
66: Congrats to Jen McPherson for 2nd Place in Region I; Wesley Hall in Region IV; and Katelyn Emerson for 1st Place in Region V (Quimby 2011 winners)
70: Robin Dinda’s organ concerto premiere was noted in the Region IV convention report.
96: Liszt’s Flugelharmonium is featured on the Last Page

September, 2011

Truckenbrod highlights Paul Jacobs on the inner cover.
5: National office personnel and descriptions of their responsibilities.
7: James discusses certification
11: non-profit Leupold lists organ “demonstrators” (repertoire suitable for demonstrating pipe organs)
12: Barbara Owens’ wonderful tribute for the late Peter Gomes
14: The Freedom of Constraint – living creatively within limitations presented.
18: Score study as a metaphor: How often do we exploit the opportunity to learn a work deeply…
34: Part-time column discusses resources and mutual support as inspiration for what we do and why we belong to AGO
40: Bach and the Art of Improvisation – a summary of a new book, based on years of research
44: National Young Artists Competition list
47: APOBA column discusses the paradox of the decline of organs and organists vs. growing number of artist management performers
49: Thomas Murray honored by AGO National Council
50: On the Organ’s Alleged Playing of Parallel Fifths and Octaves – a spirited reply
62: Defending the organ in higher education
66: Longwood Aeolian Part III (Ambrosino)
70: CAGO Exam repertoire examined
96: The Last Page – our own Methuen 1863 Walcker is featured in books from OHS.

August, 2011

LSU’s Herndon Spillman is featured in Truckenbrod’s inner cover ad this month.
Pres Eileen this month highlights the need for and responsibilities of some 2100+ AGO volunteers at all levels from national to local that keep us going.
Exec Dir James speaks of membership and the change to color printing for TAO.
In Letters, one member is bemused by the lack of new choral compositions accompanied by organ.
Rev Thomas speaks of his summer visit to another church whose organist was passionate and successful in her service music. He challenges us to examine “Why in the world am I doing this?” [playing the organ]
Musicians in Part-Time Employment explores resources that can help any organist to accomplish great music without a formal education.
Improvisation Initiatives offers some “recipes” and explains with examples the components of the ABA form
Vienna Austria’s new Rieger has a “Park” mode where the pedalboard is retracted (swallowed up) under the console to fit thru narrow stage doors.
P. 41 Pipework highlights a Kilgen instrument that had been “discovered” (found) in a Santa Fe building that was to be demolished. Read what’s happening!
Haig in his Vox Humana column this month speaks of Symphonic Death and the financial woes of music organizations.
The Last Page highlights a (for-real) parking-lot sign for sale: RESERVED FOR ORGANIST

July, 2011

Celebrating the 50th anniversary of C B Fisk Inc
Eileen offers the analogy of Solenopsis invicta (the dreaded fire ant), when in danger of drowning will bond together to form a raft where they can survive for months. Thus AGO chapter members should unite for teamwork.
Boston POE is just around the corner in mid-July – with quite an array of concerts
James speaks of enrollments of Organ Majors (2011-12) – continues an overall decline
Chaplain Troegger discusses music as the Antidote to Cognitive Imperialism
Chapter News: Our presentation at Mechanics Hall with Richard Jones pictured made it in this month.
Our own Jonathan Ortloff is pictured for Northern Virginia at a 38-rank Wurlitzer at a chapter program there.
Certification requirements are published – consider studying for an exam this year!
2012 National Competition in Organ Improvisation rules are announced.
Introduction to the new Pipe Organ Encounter handbook for chapters hosting a POE
Rev. Peter Gomes’ obituary appears on p. 47
Improv Initiatives: Discovering the Magic of Improvisation
The Last Page: When Choir Loft – Pulpit Relations Go South (Part 2)

June, 2011

Eileen compares Handel’s Messiah (text) to World conflict stories in the newspapers and media.
POE 2011 are coming soon
James surveys the highlights of upcoming Regional Conventions.
Compensation for Funerals is the topic of one interesting Letter to the Editor
Rev Dr. Troeger considers the relationship between harmonies, the soul, and life
Grow The Guild chapter contests is explained, altho the exact rules are not clear for this contest either.
Noack organ featured on the Cover
Haig discusses summer workshops and conferences
Pipe Organs of the Rich and Famous continues this month with Charles Gounod
Our own Debra LeBrun’s new appointment is noted in Pipings.
Our own Wesley Hall won first prize in Wilmington NC Quimby competition. Jen McPherson won Boston Quimbby (but is not listed)
The Last Page: The Swell Pedal is discussed.

May, 2011

Hospitality – Pres. Eileen reminds us all of being a welcoming chapter membership regardless of the type of organ we play or letters after our name.
Exec Dir James summarized the various national-level committee/council meetings held recently in Chicago
Rev Troeger speaks this month about becoming centered and focused prior to a rehearsal or performance.
Peter Gomes remembered (P. 11)
Chapter News has us back on track with a picture and description of our December 2010 Annual Christmas Concert at Mechanics Hall, with William Ness foremost in the photo directing the Salisbury Belles.
Kings Chapel releases double CD of Bach Clavierubung III
APOBA discusses the ebb and flow of organ design styles (Organ Reform Movement, et al.)
Vox Humana – discusses relative loudness, acoustics, and the art of silence
Hugo Distler and the Origin of a Legend
Improvisation Initiatives – playing rather than talking about improvisation – improvise for each other.
A discussion of Sir Philip Ledger’s compositions
Lois Toeppner’s article makes it to TAO, P.54
Sheila suggests some practical repertoire (old and new), with detailed descriptions.
Widor: A Life Beyond the Toccata – book review of new biography by John Near
Trends in Worship (workshop summary from AGO DC July, 2010)
Peter Eben’s Nedelni Hudba
The Last Page: NYC Organ Project documents pipe organs in the five boroughs

April, 2011

Congrats to Paul Jacobs – first-ever Grammy for a solo organist (pages 1, 13)
Pres Eileen: more clergy-musician communications/relations (and a follow-up letter on p12)
OHS in DC 2011 – quite the list of instruments
Rev. Tom comments on “A Church Organist Is Declared Greatest Composer” (Bach) triggered by NYT critic Tommassini’s Jan 2011 article.
Chapter News: well we got mentioned this month finally (there’s a backlog of submissions!), two concerts in one listing
Haig explores the continual debate over Actions (mech vs. EP etc)
Our own Robin Dinda will premiere his new organ concerto in June at the Region IV convention in NC. The article on p 42 describes the unusual event (a first!) of four organ concerto premieres in one concert!
Part-time column reports on the January Jubilee in Phila.
Richmond AGO celebrates 100.
Milton Babbitt, 94, passed away in Jan 2011.
Longwood Gardens Aeolian organ (Part II). Check out the pics of the pedal 32′ Open.
The Organ Wolf: A card game for friends of the Organ (p.85)
Creative Hymn Improvisation: Bruce Neswick suggests techniques to brainstorm treatments and practice strategies.
(The Last Page) “Metropolis” … The mediator between brain and muscle must be the Heart.

March, 2011

President Eileen reveals what clergy would like musicians to know
Director James discusses funding sources and the need to diversify
Music and Metaphor is the Chaplain’s topic regarding the expressiveness of music and the listener’s sensory experience.
Once again Worcester’s backlog of submissions in Chapter News is omitted
Atlanta AGO discusses their endowment “nest egg” which has enabled them to develop a new competition & scholarship for young organists
P.42 tells more about the new AGO online dues process
Boston-based “From The Top” (NPR,PBS) showcases organs (P.44)
Goals! in this month’s Part-time Employment column
Practical Organ Repertoire suggestions in Sheila’s column (p.48)
More pipe organs of the rich and famous – Washington’s Whiskey Millionaire this month
Tom Trenney on Improvisation
Haig: the importance of conducting: “Swinging the Stick”
New book on organ restoration and conservation – discusses definition and importance of “conservation”, presenting both sides of the issues
Working with Inquiring Listeners
Eastman welcomes a new Fritts
The Last Page: Best Foot Forward – Repertoire for solo pedals

February, 2011

President Eileen talks about times-are-changing in our culture and churches.
Boston’s two POEs are noted in a display ad.
Herb Buffington gives us a preview of the new national online membership renewal details, delayed now until May 15.
Morristown Region1-2 convention is prominently displayed on p10.
Chaplain Troeger: How beautiful are the feet!
Chapter News – sorry: altho we have quite a backlog of entries submitted (about 6 months’ worth) We are omitted – See the Diapason for our monthly news(!)
Haig contrasts and reminisces performance and music interpretations of youth vs. our mature years.
Longwood Gardens Aeolian – instrument & builder explored
Improvisation Initiatives – a pep talk: The best time to plant a tree is 30 years ago; the next best time is today.
Haig reviews the new book on Messiaen

January, 2011

Catch up on national topics in From the President/Director/Exec Dir – all quite relevant and interesting.
Alas, Worcester did not win either of the membership renewal contests. Surprisingly out of AGO’s 320 chapters, only 18 and 24 chapters “participated and submitted results” in the two contests.
“Piping Hot” workshops for teens for piano and organ are announced for 1st Congo LA, as well as French repertoire in NYC’s Ascension Organ Academy.
Troeger speaks this month of why organ and choral music in a sacred space is inspirational
WorcAGO’s Opening Festival Convocation service was detailed in CHAPTER NEWS (thank you, Tom Ingrassia for diligently submitting to TAO and Diapason!), and we note that our own Kevin Mathieu is picture among those attending the Sept Estey/Brattleboro Organ Crawl.
Bach’s Organ World Tour was summarized for the visits to 13 instruments in Germany.
APOBA column discusses cross-pollenization of European and “New World” styles of organbuilding.
Celebrating Jehan Alain’s Centennial
UK Report discusses Choir Schools – are cathedral choristers “normal” children?
Part-Timers’ Corner speaks about restoring the Sacred Rhythm of Rest and Sabbaticals [Note Jan 2011 WorcAGO Dean's message about Multi-tasking, and a forthcoming article on Sabbaticals]
Sheila recommends our own Robin Dinda’s “Season Hymn Preludes” (Wayne Leupold Editions)
Quimby competitions are listed, WorcAGO is in the mix, but we missed the initial deadline for TAO.
A new series of 12 articles on Improvisation begins this month with some introductory context-setting and curricula for study. Two pages of TAO articles on Improvisation are listed.
Haig this month recalls his former professor “Doc” who died recently.
The Last Page (letterspaced from coast to coast) lists some beloved organ gems from the first half of the 20th century – see if you know any of them (or have heard on concerts)

December, 2010

Thomashower: Dues collection next year will be centralized at HQ and be available online.
Rev Troeger: All the planning and logistical stress for performances is worth it for the moments of “epiphany”
Boston’s Christa Rakich is noted for her part in the Big Moose Festival in NH; Boston’s Barbara Owen announces her latest book The Great Organ at Methuen
Pipe Organ Encounters summarized with pics for 2010
Haig: reflecting on the year and years past.
Rollin Smith applauds the Organs of Widor
“Unstopped” – homily at Atlanta’s May 2010 guild service: … that my should be unstopped and that the liberating, forgiving, renewing breath of God flow in and through me!
Remembering William Dowd
January Jubilee – a plethora of great workshops is planned for the day-long, 10-workshop event in Maryland (focused for the part-time musician)
Last Page: Horatio Parker’s Carol: From Heaven Above to Earth I Come

November, 2010

(production problems caused this issue to be delivered a little late) (I feel sorry for seasonal advertisers missing their marketing window, as well as musicians wanting seasonal resources herein)
Exec Dir: New online job matching software on national website.
Rev Troeger reminisces about his hometown and “musical hometowns”
The discriminatory hiring discussion (allegedly a political motivation for hiring a lesser qualified candidate for “Church L”) continues this month on P 16 of Letters
Tom’s May submission of our Executive Board results made it into Chapter News – our board’s picture is top left
Former WorcAGO member Peter Berton is noted in Appointments on P. 28 – congrats, Peter!
A printed summary of the Long-Range Planning Task Force is on p. 44 – A very broad range of topics. If you haven’t previously peered into the online documents posted previously, now’s a good time to catch up on suggestions to influence the guild’s future directions.
Lincoln Center/Julliard are featured on p.52 describing an organ Renaissance, including the Kuhn organ in Alice Tully Hall
This month’s Part-Time column focuses on tips for planning Advent and Christmas
Jehan Alain’s Litanies is the focus of an article by Jack Mitchener from Oberlin.
Haig Mardirosian recounts his thankfulness for his mentors, role models, and teachers, as well as other good forces/concepts in this world.
2011 Anniversaries (births, deaths, etc.) are listed on p.63
Praise to the Glorious Gemshorn, p76
Annual Convention Annual Reports start on p.78, including the Secretary’s report (our own Lois Toeppner), and Region I by E Lary Grossman – 20 chapters, 2000 members in our region.
2010-2011 National & Regional Officers are on p.102, followed by chapter deans (listed by State)
Three Pieces by William Walton are described on The Last Page.

October, 2010

Eileen Gunther recounts “the power of one person”
WorcAGO Scholarship May recital featured in CHAPTER NEWS
The Part-Time Musician: more efficiencies for your job
The July 2010 National Convention in DC was reviewed extensively.
A brief expose on tonal finishing is presented in “What’s he listening to?”
The Last Page: Fun clips from history, such as “Organist Sued For Slander” & “Minister Puts a Padlock on Organ”

September, 2010

From the President & Exec Dir – Eileen remarks on the July DC National Convention and the number of students present. James applauds the steering committee. (Be sure to see our WorcAGO blog for Convention coverage)
Chaplain Troeger encourages us to look at the whole performance and not just one wrong note.
Connecticut Reuter is the cover feature.
Leupold Edition of JSB Organ Works are reviewed: “Why Another Bach Edition?!”
Former member John Sittard appointed at St Hugo of Bloomfield Hills, MI
Boston’s Yuko Hayashi is featured in an extensive interview.
2012 Young Artists Organ Competition Rules announced.

August, 2010

“The Last Page” – free score printed for “Petit Lied” by Henry Mulet (1909) – a beautiful little piece suitable for a short prelude or interlude or for when the bride is late!
National Election results – sad to read that fewer than 1 in 3 voted. (Region I had next to poorest turnout!) Of those who did vote, >90% were via their web site (up from 75% 2 years ago). We join in congratulating our own Lois Toeppner in her position as National Secretary (also mentioned for her U of Nev concert in the Mixtures column). And we welcome back for another term, Lary Grossman as our Councillor.
Part-Time Church Musician (article) with some handy tips (Page 59)
We’re continually grateful to Tom Ingrassia for his successful publicity endeavors – he got our co-sponsored (with Holy Cross) Lefebvre concert reviewed including a picture.

July, 2010

“Esteem and Self-Esteem” is the topic for this month’s Part-Time Musician’s column.
“Then and Now” compares the concerns of a church musician of the 17th century with those we face today.
Pipings- Honored: Features a picture of our own Will Sherwood, upon his 25th anniversary at 1st U
Pipings- Appointments: Notes our Boston colleague Michael Kleinschmidt having accepted the position at Trinity Episcopal/Portland, OR (having left Trinity Boston recently)
2011 Certification Requirements Announced (pages 41-44)
POE 2010 Workshops announced (P.40)
Fisk dedicated at Indiana University (P.34)
Vox Humana explores the double-edged sword of creativity/genius vs. nutcases w.r.t. safety.
James Thomashower discusses the statistics around the Enrollments of Organ Majors in the school year 2009-2010. His bar graphs unfortunately show the trend downward.

June, 2010

Our own Jacob Street is highlighted in the national list of Rising Stars, and will be featured at the National Convention in DC in July
From the Chaplain: “… how people have come to accept the degraded quality of musical reproduction… ” (in MP3s/ ipods, etc.)
“…(live) music is making you more fully human by reaching into the wholeness of your being …”
Hearing loss – there have been a number of LETTERS across the months discussing the serious situation of hearing loss (especially higher frequencies), often due to loud noise exposure for prolonged periods of time
APOBA column: discussion of organbuilding (tonal finishing) styles.
Bookshelf: unusually interesting list of books and journals this month.
“A Cautionary Tale” recounts the story of one (unnamed) church’s questionable hiring/interview process.
Great articles about: 18th C. Moravian organbuilder David Tannenberg; and a “tour” of the (second) residence house organs (some 4-manual) of the rich and famous of the late 1800s.
Time Management for the Part-Time Church Musician
Quimby 2011 Contest Rules – WorcAGO will be participating- Robin Dinda, coordinator

May, 2010

From the Chaplain: Considerations for “Sanctus”
Colleague Rhonda Furr gets a present at Houston Baptist University: Letourneau Pipe Organ Op 116, III/58. However the joy is subdued by the previous flooding and roof collapse situation of their (other) music building which now overloads the chapel housing the new instrument with classes and rehearsals, rendering the organ unusable.
Obituary of Richard Proulx, composer and church musician, and Phyllis Stringham, most famous for her concert artist management agency.
Maurice Durufle and Impressionism
The Last Page; Marcel Dupre – reminiscings of his service playing at Saint-Sulpice.

April, 2010

From the Chaplain – The organ as a healing instrument
Letters – interesting notes on pipe scaling
Vox Humana – Social Networking: Haig talks of the ongoing progress of communication technology
Page for Part-Time Church Musician – discusses how the AGO can help
Chapter News: WorcAGO’s Nov 9 Organist-Clergy gathering highlights the honoring of our own Barry Wood, of whom we’re all so proud!
Ask the Experts – this month discusses a number of interesting topics about piston usage strategies and affordable home practice instruments
David Hurd – Some notable compositions of our AGO 2010 Distinguished Composer are discussed in an extensive article.
Summer Courses/Workshops/Tours/Festivals Calendar. Wow – a veritable candy store.

March, 2010

Exec Dir: Church Employment – James reminds us about payroll taxes and Independent Contractor classification of employment.
Young Artist Competition finalists
Chaplain: Season of Lament – Rev Troeger discusses exploring a season of sorrow for the human community
Chapter News: Boston’s Mohnsen, Jones, and Lane are pictured at First Night
Cover Feature: Wallingford, CT Cassavant Refurbishment & Tonal Work
Part-time Page: A “Pitch” to clergy & churches to pay for AGO dues! (and supporting the church musician)
Obituaries: Sally Slade Warner, our longtime neighbor and colleague; Boston-born H. C. Robbins Landon co-founder of Boston’s Haydn Society
Carnegie: The Organ’s Great Philanthropist – a great review of Andrew’s interest and support for the pipe organ. Check out the “Carnegie Organ Map”
Anton Heiller Biography Review
Old Hymns in “New” Language: The Destruction of Imagery and Meaning
The Education of Organists – transcript of a speech given to Boston AGO by our own Max Miller - required reading!
Bach illustrations (that can be copied) – the Last Page