Jehan Alain Centennial Celebration in Charlotte

The Charlotte Chapter hosted a Jehan Alain Centennial Celebration at Myers Park Baptist Church  on Tuesday, February 15. The program included Intermezzo  performed by Aaron Goen, Messe Modale performed by The Queens University Chamber Singers, Variations sur un thème de Clément Jannequin performed by Larry Stratemeyer, Andante con variazioni and Scherzo for string quintet, a piano piece performed by Michael Lehtinen, Postlude pour l'Office de Complies performed by M. L. Marley, a work for piano and flute, and Litanies, performed by Jonathan Crutchfield.


Pictured left to right:  Jonathan Crutchfield, M. L. Marley, first row.  Aaron Goen, Larry Stratemeyer, Michael Lehtinen, second row.

Organ Recital in Spartanburg, South Carolina!

Dr. Andre Lash, organist at Christ United Methodist Church, Greensboro, NC, will present a solo organ recital at Central United Methodist Church, 233 N. Church Street, Spartanburg, SC on Friday evening, March 25, 2011 at 7:30 p.m.  Admission is free.

 

This recital commemorates the 30th anniversary of the installation of the Austin III/31 organ, and is co-sponsored by the Spartanburg chapter of the AGO and the church.

For more information, please contact the church office at 864-582-7263.

University of Florida Sacred Music Workshop

The organ/sacred music department at the University of Florida invites you to the upcoming Inspiring Worship workshop from May 1-3, 2011.  Now in its fourth year, the University of Florida's School of Music is proud to host this continuing education event geared specifically towards organists, choral directors, and church musicians.

This year's workshop will feature a carillon recital, hymn festival, reading sessions, and exciting workshops by our nationally recognized clinician - Sue Mitchell-Wallace. Complete details may be found at: http://www.arts.ufl.edu/organ/SMW.shtml

 

Feel free to e-mail Laura Ellis if you have any questions: lrellis@ufl.edu

Our newest chapter installs officers!

Region IV's newest chapter, Grand Strand, recently held a special musical service that included the installation of officers and the premiere of two new compositions. Congratulations, Grand Strand!

Mark Husey, District Convener for South Carolina, participated in the ceremony.
Thanks to each and every one of you for making the AGO such a great organization!

Twelfth Night Parties across Region IV

The Twelfth Night party . .  what a wonderful tradition! As Councillor of Region IV, I am privileged to receive newsletters from all of our chapters. So many exciting programs . . . . so many energetic members! Many chapters hosted celebratory gatherings for "Twelfth Night" -- I really enjoyed this picture from the party hosted by the East Carolina held on January 8, 2010, at St. Timothy's Parish Hall in Greenville, North Carolina. What a great group of AGO-ers!

 

Successful Pedals, Pipes, and Pizza hosted by the Ocala (FL) chapter

On Sunday, January 9, 2011, at 3:00 PM, over 50 students and parents arrived at First United Methodist Church, Ocala, Florida for a Pipes, Pedals, and Pizza (PPP) event. Hosted by the Ocala FL Chapter of the American Guild of Organists, the PPP was a resounding (FFF) success! The 90-minute program included a brief history of the organ, a demonstration of the sounds of the organ, and a tour of the organ chambers. Ocala AGO members Wayne Earnest (Dean), David Freudenberg, Larry Kerner, and James Don Pruitt, and were key organizers of the event. 


Congratulations to the Ocala Chapter for sharing their joy and excitement about the "King of Instruments!"
 

A visit to Columbia, South Carolina

Your Region IV Councillor was on the road again to visit with members of the Greater Columbia chapter. This chapter will be hosting our Regional Convention in 2013 -- so the time to start planning is now! We had a lovely meal and a great brainstorming session. I'm excited to see how the plans will unfold. Special thanks to Tony Roof, convention coordinator, and Frances Webb, my tour guide, for their hospitality. Get ready to be dazzled by the 2013 convention in Columbia!