In This Issue

CHAPTER NEWS 1 DEANrsquoS MESSAGE 2 CRESCENDO STAFF INFORMATION 2

REGISTRARrsquoS CORNER 3

PHILADELPHIA CHAPTER AGO 3Offices and Committees Directory

CHAPTER EVENTS 20192020 4

TUESDAY NOON RECITALS 5

CALENDAR OF EVENTS 6

IN PARADISUM 7

POSITIONS AVAILABLE 8

NOMINATIONS 12

WHERE AM I 14

SUNDAY SUBSTITUTES 15

OTHER SUBSTITUTES 16

TALE PIPES 17

Newsletter of the Philadelphia Chapter of the American Guild of OrganistsAPRIL 2020 VOLUME LXXXII NO 8

The deadline for the next issue is April 1 2020

Johann Vexo in ConcertFriday April 17th 700pm

Christ Church20 N American Street Philadelphia PA 19106

(On 2nd above Market Street)2159221695 wwwchristchurchphilaorg

Christ Church and the Philadelphia Chapter AGO present French virtu-oso Johann Vexo in a program of Bach Mendelssohn Franck andVierne played on the new Fisk organ op 150 Johann Vexo is ChoirOrganist at the Cathedral of Notre Dame Paris Organist of the Cavailleacute-Coll organ at the Cathedral of Nancy and Professor of Organ at theConservatory of Strasbourg Please see his biography on page 14

The First Presbyterian Church in Germantown welcomes Canadianorganist Ken Cowan in a solo recital One of North Americarsquos finestconcert organists the Curtis Institute of Music graduate is praised for hisdazzling artistry impeccable technique and imaginative programmingCowan is associate professor and head of the organ program at RiceUniversityrsquos Shepherd School of Music in Houston

Organist Ken Cowan in concertSunday April 26th 400pm

The First Presbyterian Church in Germantown35 West Chelten Av Philadelphia PA 19144

2158438811 fpcgermantownorg

Please note despite many recent cancellations the performanceslisted here were still scheduled as of press time However it would besafest to double-check with the venue closer to the performance date

Still Time to Hear an Incredible Immersion into Tournemire

Saint Pauls Episcopal Church22 E Chestnut Hill Ave Philadelphia PA 19118

2153810988 stpaulschestnuthillorg

A complete performance of LOrgue mystique is taking place MondaysTuesdays and Wednesdays throughout Lent and on Monday andTuesday of Holy Week at 730 pm A nigh-forgotten geniusTournemires music represents some of the most profound works inorgan repertoire and this sesquicentennial year offers us an opportunityto reflect upon the man his music and indeed the nature of our voca-tions as church musicians Therersquos still time to hear some of this deeplyinspired music Please note that St Paulrsquos is closed for church servicesand event through March 31

APRIL 2020 VOLUME LXXXII NO 82CRESCENDO the officialbulletin of the Philadelphia Chapter of theAmerican Guild of Organists is publishedmonthly September through June All materialfor publication must reach the Editor by the1st day of the month preceding the date ofissueeg November 1 for the December issueThis must be type written and e-mailed (text sup-plied in an attachment) Crescendo reservesthe right to make editorial changes and toshorten articles to fit space limitations Articlesin Crescendo reflect the views of the writers andnot necessarily those of the Guild All advertisingmust be arranged through the AdvertisingManager Crescendo season and professionalcard advertising automatically renew for eachsuccessive volume unless we receive notifica-tion of cancellation of the advertising

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DEANrsquoS MESSAGE

Doug Backman

Dear Philadelphia AGO Members and Chapter Friends

We neither wish to add to the sense of panic thatis prevalent in some areas of society nor to addto a corresponding foolishness that ignores ordownplays the serious possibilities of this virusThere is still much unknown about COVID19 butit is indisputable that it is highly contagious

There are many sources which list best practices to avoid getting it andpassing it on Be good neighbors and please consider this current situa-tion seriously With the Governors edict amp strong recommendations dueto the current threat of COVID19 most venues including churches areshutting down and cancelling events

PLEASE Love Thy Neighbor Wash Your Hands Lysol Wipe YourManuals (unless they have wooden naturals) and Stay Home Thatbeing said there are many concerts being livestreamed and weencourage you to take advantage of them

We understand the difficult position this places on so many in our com-munity - economically amp emotionally However all evidence shows thatthe sooner we start staying apart the fewer people will get sick by anexponential number

Agnus Dei qui tollis peccata mundi miserere nobis

APRIL 2020 VOLUME LXXXII NO 83 PHILADELPHIA CHAPTERAMERICAN GUILD OF ORGANISTSELECTED OFFICERS

Dean Douglas Backman 508-736-3020

DeanagophilaorgSub-Dean Charles Grove 717-949-2787 SubDeanagophilaorgTreasurer Bruce Marshall 267-283-8019

TreasureragophilaorgSecretary Maria deJ Ellis 610-896-6189 SecretaryagophilaorgRegistrar John Kampmeyer 610-731-4192

RegistraragophilaorgCommunications CoordinatorGrace Kraybill 610-310-9285

Communicationsagophilaorg

Executive CommitteeTERM ENDING 2020

Sue Ellen Echard 610-585-5059 Aaron Patterson 215-725-0959

Benjamin Leiby 215-503-3803 Emily Moody 610-388-5452TERM ENDING 2021

Carolyn Boxmeyer 267-974-4702Chris Gage 401-632-1863Ralph Purri 610-789-2354Ruth Rineer 267-536-5706

TERM ENDING 2022 Jeremy Flood 215-625-2747Ethel Geist 215-529-1603Erik Meyer 215-657-2607Bynum Petty 609-358-3634

APPOINTED LEADERSHIP

Administrative AssistantMeghan Meloy Ness 610-543-4712 x114 AdminAssistagophilaorgHistorian ArchivistRae Ann Anderson 215-884-4921Jeff Fowler 610-764-1524 ArchivistagophilaorgIT DirectorRoy Harker 215-222-3831

ITagophilaorgWebmasterTom Lever 215-855-0287

WebmasteragophilaorgEndowment Committee ChairRudy Lucente 610-584-5054 EndowmentagophilaorgNominating Committee ChairMarcia Sommers 484-340-2204

NominatingagophilaorgProgram Committee Chair Charles Grove 717-949-2787 SubDeanagophilaorgEducation Committee ChairSandor Kadar FAGO 609-540-6548

ExaminationsagophilaorgCompetition Committee ChairAlan Morrison 215-735-8259 CompetitionsagophilaorgProfessional Concerns Chair Judy Lang 610-623-8069 Tuesday Noon Recitals CoordinatorAndrew Heller 610-789-0146

TuesdayNoonagophilaorgExaminations CoordinatorSandor Kadar FAGO 609-540-6548

Examinationsagophilaorg

REGISTRARrsquoS CORNER

Contact John Kampmeyer at 610-731-4192 Registraragophilaorg

John Kampmeyer Registrar

Want to join the Philadelphia chapter of the AGO Need to report AGODirectory changes on your current membership Need to purchase aset of chapter mailing labels for your next music event

We are delighted to share the name of our newest chapter member

Samuel Tarasenko

Hello Philadelphia friends

The Lehigh Valley Chapter of the American Guild of Organistsinvites you to be part of our POE+ to be held from June 28 toJuly 3 2020 in Bethlehem PA The week-long program of

lessons workshops and recitals is open to musicians who are 19+and have intermediate keyboard skills You need not be an organistto be part of this eventmdashall you need is curiosity about the pipe organits techniques and its construction Experienced organists would beinterested in improving skills and discovering new repertoire

Housing will be at the newly-constructed dormitory at MoravianCollegersquos South Campus The Hill which provides single-occupancyrooms and air conditioning The dorm is convenient to many of theteaching venues Central Moravian Church Historic Bethlehem andits main shopping districtmdashmany of these attractions are within walk-ing distance

Participants will have access to many of the finest organs in theLehigh Valley mdash Reuter Schantz Moeller Austin to name a few mdashand a distinguished faculty of organ professionals who are recitalistsand recording artists Also the schedule includes trips to the organworks of Adam Dieffenbach and the Allen Organ Company

Information is available on the chapter website wwwlvagoorg whichhas a dedicated tab for the POE+

We would love to see you at this event so please consider coming toBethlehem or recommending it to your friends Is there anythingabout the pipe organ that you want to know but are afraid to askThen ask usmdashwersquore here for you

For further information please contact Co-Director Gloria Snydergloriasnyder22gmailcom

Pipe Organ Encounter+ in Bethlehem PA

APRIL 2020 VOLUME LXXXII NO 84

September 21st 1030 to NoonSt Paulrsquos Lutheran Church ArdmoreWilbur Held presentation by David Schelat

October 4th 700pmChrist Church PhiladelphiaAnna and Erik Myer in recital featuring new music forflute and organ

November 10 400pm The First Presbyterian Church in GermantownPedals Pipes and Pizza Featuring Clara Gerdesfirst place winner of the AGOQuimby Mid-AtlanticRegional Competition for Young Organists

November 17 400pm The First Presbyterian Church in GermantownWings a 1927 silent film accompanied by PeterKrasinski Boston area organist and first place winner of the AGO National Competition in OrganImprovisation

December 29 400pm-700pmHoliday Party at Stoneleigh home of the OrganHistorical Society Beverages and desserts providedguests asked to bring appetizers

January 11th 830am to 400pmJanuary JumpStart at Abington Presbyterian ChurchPaolo Bordignon featured presenter with otherbreakout sessions by local colleagues

January 19 400pm The First Presbyterian Church in GermantownMarvin Mills and the Philadelphia Brass with worksfor organ and brass

February 9th 400pm St Johnrsquos United Church of Christ LansdaleRich Spotts ndash Tournemire Recital

April 17th 700pm Christ Church PhiladelphiaJohann Vexo in recital

April 26th 400pm The First Presbyterian Church in GermantownOrganist Ken Cowan in concert

June 20th 1100am to 500pmKimmel Center Organ Day followed by dinner at alocal restaurant for social time with colleagues and theopportunity for a brief annual meeting

Philadelphia Chapter of the AGOChapter Events

2019-2020We thank our Patrons

This list is updated monthly We receive information updatesregularly since members can join throughout the year If youhave made a donation and are not listed please contact ourchapter treasurer Bruce Marshall Treasureragophilaorg

Benefactors ($500+)_______________________________________

Norman Geist and Ethel Geist CAGO

Sponsors ($300-$499)___________________________________________________John H Byrne Theodore W Didden CAGORudolph A Lucente

Donors ($150-$299)___________________________________________________Rae Ann Anderson CAGO Ronald T ChanclerJeffrey B Fowler David L FurnissAshley L Horner Judith A LangJoseph J Lewis Alan MorrisonConrad M Olie Allen R PopjoyClair Rozier Paul SerressequeGordon Turk

Contributors ($50-$149)___________________________________________________Carol P Anders Robert K BettyMary Elizabeth Campbell CAGO David ChristopherCharles W Confer Marjorie Lynch CummingsJoyce Gambrell Drayton Maria deJ EllisRobert Fidler Loretta S Hartnett SPCAndrew K Heller Evan J JacksonNancy J Kahler-Jow Paul S KinseyJeffrey P Lees Thomas S LeverBruce R Marshall Wesley ParrottRichard J Pilch John E ReberJames R Robb Stephen W RossAlexander M Smith Marcia L SommersFrank L Thomson Kathleen E Wirth

Friends (up to $49)___________________________________________________Emily H Brands Dorothy R Fulton-StevensJon E Leight Elaine L PlattArthur Zbinden

 The First Presbyterian Church in Germantownis celebrating the Centennial Anniversary of theMcLean Memorial Pipe Organ in a series of fourevents co-sponsored by our chapter

APRIL 2020 VOLUME LXXXII NO 85Andrew Heller Coordinator

610-789-0146 TuesdayNoonagophilaorgTUESDAY NOON RECITALS

October Girard College Chapel (Philadelphia)Paul Eaton host E M Skinner organ 4106

November St Paulrsquos Lutheran Church (Glenside)Rae Ann Anderson host Moller 3m rebuilt

December Christ Church Episcopal (Philadelphia)Parker Kitterman host C B Fisk 3m

January St Lukersquos UCC (North Wales)Jon Leight host Moller 2m

February Abington Presbyterian ChurchJohn Sall host Moller 3m rebuilt

Tuesday Noon Venues 2019 - 2020

April 7 - Bryan Holten

April 14 - James Gerber

April 21 - Kathleen Scheide

April 28 - Richard Spotts

March St Davidrsquos Episcopal Church (Wayne)Clair Rozier Elaine Sonnenberg Whitelock hosts Dobson 346

April Stoneleigh (Villanova)Marcia Sommers host

May St Johnrsquos United Church of Christ (Lansdale)David Furniss host Aeolian Skinner 3m rebuilt by Reuter 2017

Stoneleigh A Natural Garden1829 County Line Road Villanova PA 19085

Marcia Sommers host

Aeolian-Skinner Op 878 335

E l i z a b e t h Manu s ___________________Pianist Organist Vocal coach

Auditions recitals special eventshttpswwwelizabethmanuscom

Douglas J Backman___________________Girard College

The Organ Historical Society at Stoneleigh inVillanova is pleased to host the April series ofTuesday Noon recitals Stoneleigh houses theinvaluable Library and Archives of OHS whichhas been called The Library of Congress for thePipe Organ Now beginning its 3rd year inVillanova OHS will host the April series on theAeolian-Skinner Op 878 1931 an iconic homeinstrument originally housed in a private home inWest Orange New Jersey 3 Manuals 35 ranksinstalled by Dieffenbach Pipe Organs LLC

Attendees should park in the County Line parkinglot and walk up to the main house Follow signsto the entrance doors off of the patio Those withmobility issues please contact the OHS office4844887473

Photo by Joe Routon

APRIL 2020 VOLUME LXXXII NO 86K a t h l e e n S c h e i d e C o o r d i n a t o r

CalendarAGOPhilagmailcom

All Upcoming Events for Crescendo publication should be sentto Kathleen Schiede in advance of our publication submissiondeadline which is the first of the month preceding publication(February 1 for the March issue)

CALENDAR OF EVENTS

Thursday April 2 1230 PMDon Carolina organist Free Princeton University-Chapel Nassau and Washington Rds Princeton NJeplutzprincetonedu 6092583016wwwprincetonedu~choir

Sunday April 5 300 PMFree chamber music concert Grace LutheranChurch Broomall 2191 West Chester Pike phone610-356-1824 httpgracebroomallorg

Sunday April 5 500 PMFaure Requiem Christ Church UCC 1003 W MarshallSt Norristown PA 19401 6102753092

Wednesday April 8 800 PMStations of the Cross by Marcel Dupreacute Ken Cowanorganist Free Princeton University-Chapel Nassauand Washington Rds Princeton NJ eplutzprince-tonedu 6092583016 wwwprincetonedu~choir

Friday April 10 730 PMThe Sanctuary Choir present Dale Woodrsquos A Serviceof Darkness Bryn Mawr Presbyterian Church 625Montgomery Ave Bryn Mawr PA 6105252821wwwbmpcorgprogramsmusic-and-fine-arts

Thursday April 16 1230 PMMina Choi organist Free Princeton University-Chapel Nassau and Washington Rds Princeton NJeplutzprincetonedu 6092583016wwwprincetonedu~choir

Thursday April 23 1230 PMDavid Tinoco organist Free Princeton University-Chapel Nassau and Washington Rds Princeton NJeplutzprincetonedu 6092583016wwwprincetonedu~choir

Thursday April 30 1230 PMRichard Spotts organist Free Princeton University-Chapel Nassau and Washington Rds Princeton NJeplutzprincetonedu 6092583016wwwprincetonedu~choir

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httpswwwfacebookcomAGOPhila

APRIL 2020 VOLUME LXXXII NO 87

It is with great sadness that I share the news that ourcolleague Kathleen Moyer lost her battle withParkinsonrsquos Disease on February 28 of this year

Kathy was very involved in many aspects of our chapterand served on the executive committee as recently as2016 I would like to share some of her biography inher own words written when she last ran for ExecutiveCommittee

ldquoOn Nov 9 2014 I played my last service as the organist atChrist Lutheran Church in Upper Darby completing 10 yearsin the position On Nov 15 2014 I moved from my DrexelHill home of 20 years to go to The Quadrangle in Haverford alively and welcoming retirement community Ten yearsbefore in May of 2004 after 25 years teaching sociology atHoly Family University I was granted the Professor Emeritustitle and shortly thereafter I yielded to my doctors diagnosisof GERD tried vocal therapy for awhile but sadly left the joyof my professional life -- volunteerauditioned choral singing --(1971-1996 in Singing City Choir including 3 internationaltours and 1997-20034 with Mendelssohn Club) In spite ofthe three degrees I also earned between 1953 and 1979 (BAin psychology from Albright College MA in sociology fromPenn State and PhD in Sociology from Bryn Mawr College Ihave no music degrees but lots of private instruction and aplethora of musical experience in choruses and choirs inchurches schools universities and the concert stage Ilearned a great deal in rehearsals with Elaine Brown GraemeCowen Alan Harler and the conductors of the PhiladelphiaOrchestra with whom we sang

My first music teacher was my mother Eunice Forry Maurerin a small town in Pennsylvania Dutch country where shewas a pianist organist piano teacher and choir directorWhen I went to Albright I also joined the choral groups thereand appreciated the leadership of John Duddy After collegemy husbands job took us to State College PA and my firstorgan position was at a young Park Forest Village MethodistChurch and I was fortunate enough to be able to study withDr Leonard Raver who was the Penn State organist at thattime At the same time I earned my MA and sang in theState College Choral Society Also my husband had a life-long interest in pipe organs so we purchased a 9-rank Mollerorgan from a church in central Pennsylvania and he removedit from the church and installed it in our basement so I couldpractice even when I couldnt get a baby-sitter I also couldteach both piano and organ students in my home In 1966 wemoved to Columbus Ohio including moving the organ withus installed in our dining room In Columbus I held anAssistant position which became an interim positionfor several months at North Broadway Methodist Church andlater became the Assistant at First Congregational Church Ialso sang in the Columbus Symphony Chorus and best of allstudied with Dr Wilbur Held for 3 years of our stay I also wasa member of the AGO there serving as Secretary of theChapter Next on Jan 1 1971 we came back east to thePhiladelphia area buying a home where the organ would fit(installed in our dining room) in Upper Darby Here I continuedmy three major professional interests - -sociology playing theorgan and making music with a large chorus at professionallevel I successfully auditioned for Singing City within a week Ienrolled in the doctoral program in sociology at Bryn Mawrbeginning in the following fall and through AGO connections Ifound some interim and substituting positions at the organwhich fit my schedule and commitments I also studied with

Jim Bryan and taught sociol-ogy part time I completedthe PhD in 1979 the sametime my daughter graduatedfrom High School and thentook a full-time position atHoly Family University inNortheast Philadelphia butcontinued the part time orsubstitute organ jobs andthe choral singing until 2004when I began to retire asdescribed in the beginning ofthis biographyrdquo

From her public obituary Ishare these words Sheexcelled academically andwas active in choir drama and other activities atMyerstown High School (class of 1953) She graduatedfrom Albright College Magna cum Laude in 1957 andhaving met Ivan there they married in 1957 While theywere living in State College she gave birth to their chil-dren Judie and Doug The family moved to ColumbusOhio in 1965 where they resided until 1972She servedas an organist at First Congregational UCC Church formost of those years Emmanuel joined their family in1968With each move they re-installed the family pipeorgan which she practiced on most nights after the chil-dren went to bed They needed her to play so theycould fall asleep

When the family relocated to the Philadelphia areaKathy (as she was known by then) was active as everShe served as organist for Bethany Church in NortheastPhiladelphia While raising the children she completedher PhD in Sociology at Bryn Mawr College (1979)She became a professor at Holy Family College servedas Division Head of Liberal Arts received the Lindbackteaching award and retired as Professor Emerita in2004 She served in leadership roles with the League ofWomen Voters the American Guild of Organists andthe Pennsylvania and Eastern SociologicalAssociations She also performed with Singing Citytraveling to the Middle East and Russia on their peace-making tours as well as participating in their active con-cert schedule in the greater Philadelphia area Shemoved to Mendelssohn Club for her choral activities inthe 1990s and was deeply saddened when she neededto stop due to vocal changes in the early 2000s a firstwarning of Parkinsonrsquos recognized only in hindsight

Burial is private A public memorial service will be heldat Bryn Mawr Presbyterian Church on May 1 (Friday) at100 to celebrate her life with the music she loved Asmall reception at the church will follow Donations inher name are welcome to the Upper Darby CommunityOutreach Corporation (7240 Walnut St Upper DarbyPA 19082) Bryn Mawr Presbyterian Music Ministry (625Montgomery Ave Bryn Mawr PA 19010) or a progres-sive organization of your choice

IN PARADISUM Kathleen J Moyer PhD

APRIL 2020 VOLUME LXXXII NO 88

POSITIONS AVAILABLEFran Treisbach Positions Coordinator4842311426 AGOPlacementagophilaorg

We are happy to advertise positions available for churches in theGreater Philadelphia Area as a free service We need to request that allads stay within a 250 word limit ndash applicants should be directed to thechurch for further information We would also be very grateful ifchurches encourage their organists to join our chapter ndash and manyinclude dues payment as a contract perk

Continued on Page 9

Director of Music ndash Part-TimeSt Lukersquos United Church of ChristTrappe PA6104894933Posted 312020

St Lukersquos UCC is searching for a Director of Music toaccompany a blended 930 AM service comprised of tradi-tional and praise music on Sunday mornings The Directorof Music must be proficient on pipe organ and piano and isresponsible for directing and accompanying the adult choirfrom September through June Rehearsals are held follow-ing the worship service Other responsibilities include butare not limited to providing music for special services suchas Ash Wednesday Christmas Eve etc attendingWorship Committee Meetings (6-8 per year) and selectingpreludes offertories postludes praise songs choiranthems and occasional special music Salary is based onexperience and includes 4 weeks of vacation Please sub-mit letter of interest and resume toadministratorstlukestrappeorg

Director of MusicOrganistZion Mennonite ChurchSouderton PA2157233592 zionmennoniteorgPosted 2212020

Zion Mennonite Church seeks a part-time Director ofMusicOrganist for its 900 am Sunday services Thesehave traditionally been two separate positions but could befilled by one person

Director of Music - 15 hoursweek

Directs Adult and Bell choirs ndash rehearsals Wednesdayevenings Sept-MayDirects Youth choir ndash rehearsals Sunday mornings Sept-MayLeads congregational singing ndash Sunday mornings year-roundLeads music for holiday services ndash Thanksgiving EveChristmas Eve Maundy ThursdayWorship planning ndash meets with team of volunteers on the4th Tuesday evening of each month to select music forSunday servicesSelects choir music from extensive church library with bud-get for additional new music purchasesTime off including Sunday mornings negotiated as part ofcontractQualifications strong Christian faith commitment ability towork with children and adults willingness to work collabo-ratively with pastors organist and other staff

Pianist Organist ndash 10 hoursweek

Plays Charles Fisk Tracker Pipe OrganAccompanies worship service hymns and special music onboth piano and organ ndash Sunday mornings year-roundAccompanies Adult choir (various styles of music) ndashrehearsals Wednesday evenings Sept-MayAccompanies holiday services ndash Thanksgiving Eve

Christmas Eve Maundy ThursdaySelects prelude postlude and offertory pieces (A volun-teer committee selects hymns)Time off including Sunday mornings negotiated as part ofcontractCandidates should mail resumes to Zion MennoniteChurch 149 E Cherry Lane Souderton PA 18964 to theattention of Pastor Sonya Kurtz or via email tosonyazionmennoniteorg for consideration

Director of MusicSt Lukersquos Lutheran ChurchZieglerville PA610-754-7762 stlukeslutheranchurchPosted 2720

St Lukersquos Lutheran Church a medium-sized church nearZieglerville (Montgomery County) PA is seeking a part-time Director of Music Applicants must be proficient inorgan and piano skilled at directing adult childrenrsquos andbell choirs willing to support and work with a praise bandand be comfortable in a variety of worship stylesApplicants should have good leadership and communica-tion skills and be comfortable working with people of allages Responsibilities include providing music for allSunday services and additional worship services asrequired To submit a resume or for more informationplease contact Pastor Paul Chapman at pastorpaulstlukeslutheranchurch or 610-754-7762 (leave a message)

OrganistAccompanistSt Paul United Methodist ChurchWillingboro New Jersey609-877-7034 wwwstpaulumcwillingborocomPosted 2720

St Paul United Methodist Church is seeking a part-timeorganistaccompanist to work with its choir director Thereis a two manual Allen organ and a baby grand piano in thesanctuary The church uses a wide variety of musicalstyles and the congregation is racially and culturallydiverse Duties include one Sunday 1030am service achoir rehearsal (Wed 715) and some special services(Christmas and Easter seasons) Send resumes to Nina DBonner at stpumcverizonnet or to the church at 201Levitt Parkway Willingboro NJ 08046

OrganistChoir DirectorSt James Episcopal Church330 S Bellevue Ave Langhorne PA 190472152573766 stjameslanghorneorgPosted 11220

St James is a small church looking for someone to playthe organ for the 1015 am Sunday service and eitherorgan or piano at the 5 pm Saturday contemporaryEucharist Additional services include Christmas Eve (2services) Ash Wednesday Maundy Thursday GoodFriday and Easter Vigil evening services There is a verysmall choir that only sings at Christmas Eve Holy Weekand Easter services and occasionally Pentecost and

APRIL 2020 VOLUME LXXXII NO 88

POSITIONS AVAILABLEFran Treisbach Positions Coordinator4842311426 AGOPlacementagophilaorg

We are happy to advertise positions available for churches in theGreater Philadelphia Area as a free service We need to request that allads stay within a 250 word limit ndash applicants should be directed to thechurch for further information We would also be very grateful ifchurches encourage their organists to join our chapter ndash and manyinclude dues payment as a contract perk

Continued on Page 9

Director of Music ndash Part-TimeSt Lukersquos United Church of ChristTrappe PA6104894933Posted 312020

St Lukersquos UCC is searching for a Director of Music toaccompany a blended 930 AM service comprised of tradi-tional and praise music on Sunday mornings The Directorof Music must be proficient on pipe organ and piano and isresponsible for directing and accompanying the adult choirfrom September through June Rehearsals are held follow-ing the worship service Other responsibilities include butare not limited to providing music for special services suchas Ash Wednesday Christmas Eve etc attendingWorship Committee Meetings (6-8 per year) and selectingpreludes offertories postludes praise songs choiranthems and occasional special music Salary is based onexperience and includes 4 weeks of vacation Please sub-mit letter of interest and resume toadministratorstlukestrappeorg

Director of MusicOrganistZion Mennonite ChurchSouderton PA2157233592 zionmennoniteorgPosted 2212020

Zion Mennonite Church seeks a part-time Director ofMusicOrganist for its 900 am Sunday services Thesehave traditionally been two separate positions but could befilled by one person

Director of Music - 15 hoursweek

Directs Adult and Bell choirs ndash rehearsals Wednesdayevenings Sept-MayDirects Youth choir ndash rehearsals Sunday mornings Sept-MayLeads congregational singing ndash Sunday mornings year-roundLeads music for holiday services ndash Thanksgiving EveChristmas Eve Maundy ThursdayWorship planning ndash meets with team of volunteers on the4th Tuesday evening of each month to select music forSunday servicesSelects choir music from extensive church library with bud-get for additional new music purchasesTime off including Sunday mornings negotiated as part ofcontractQualifications strong Christian faith commitment ability towork with children and adults willingness to work collabo-ratively with pastors organist and other staff

Pianist Organist ndash 10 hoursweek

Plays Charles Fisk Tracker Pipe OrganAccompanies worship service hymns and special music onboth piano and organ ndash Sunday mornings year-roundAccompanies Adult choir (various styles of music) ndashrehearsals Wednesday evenings Sept-MayAccompanies holiday services ndash Thanksgiving Eve

Christmas Eve Maundy ThursdaySelects prelude postlude and offertory pieces (A volun-teer committee selects hymns)Time off including Sunday mornings negotiated as part ofcontractCandidates should mail resumes to Zion MennoniteChurch 149 E Cherry Lane Souderton PA 18964 to theattention of Pastor Sonya Kurtz or via email tosonyazionmennoniteorg for consideration

Director of MusicSt Lukersquos Lutheran ChurchZieglerville PA610-754-7762 stlukeslutheranchurchPosted 2720

St Lukersquos Lutheran Church a medium-sized church nearZieglerville (Montgomery County) PA is seeking a part-time Director of Music Applicants must be proficient inorgan and piano skilled at directing adult childrenrsquos andbell choirs willing to support and work with a praise bandand be comfortable in a variety of worship stylesApplicants should have good leadership and communica-tion skills and be comfortable working with people of allages Responsibilities include providing music for allSunday services and additional worship services asrequired To submit a resume or for more informationplease contact Pastor Paul Chapman at pastorpaulstlukeslutheranchurch or 610-754-7762 (leave a message)

OrganistAccompanistSt Paul United Methodist ChurchWillingboro New Jersey609-877-7034 wwwstpaulumcwillingborocomPosted 2720

St Paul United Methodist Church is seeking a part-timeorganistaccompanist to work with its choir director Thereis a two manual Allen organ and a baby grand piano in thesanctuary The church uses a wide variety of musicalstyles and the congregation is racially and culturallydiverse Duties include one Sunday 1030am service achoir rehearsal (Wed 715) and some special services(Christmas and Easter seasons) Send resumes to Nina DBonner at stpumcverizonnet or to the church at 201Levitt Parkway Willingboro NJ 08046

OrganistChoir DirectorSt James Episcopal Church330 S Bellevue Ave Langhorne PA 190472152573766 stjameslanghorneorgPosted 11220

St James is a small church looking for someone to playthe organ for the 1015 am Sunday service and eitherorgan or piano at the 5 pm Saturday contemporaryEucharist Additional services include Christmas Eve (2services) Ash Wednesday Maundy Thursday GoodFriday and Easter Vigil evening services There is a verysmall choir that only sings at Christmas Eve Holy Weekand Easter services and occasionally Pentecost and

APRIL 2020 VOLUME LXXXII NO 89Confirmation It rehearses during Advent and Lent onSundays following the 1015 service The organist wouldbe responsible for selecting appropriate music andrehearsing the choir

The successful candidate should be familiar with Episcopalliturgies pointing the psalms for simple chant tunes befamiliar with the range of musical resources of theEpiscopal Church and be sensitive to the existing style ofmusic for the Saturday evening service Although the taskof choosing hymnody is part of the responsibility of thisposition the rector has final authority in the administrationof all matters pertaining to music The rector expects towork collaboratively with the church musician in preparingfor meaningful worship

Compensation is $16000-18000year commensurate withexperience with four paid vacation weekends per year

Please submit a resume and three references to The RevBarbara Kelley St James Church 330 S Bellevue AveLanghorne PA 19047 or email to revbkelleyaolcom

OrganistMusic DirectorSt Marks Episcopal Church1040 Chestnut Tree Road Honey Brook PA 193446109422365 wwwstmarkshborgPosted 121419

St Marks is a beautiful historic Episcopal church Thecongregation is seeking an enthusiastic organistmusicdirector The parish is small but very activeResponsibilities include directing and choosing music forthe choir working with the children to involve them in peri-odic family worship playing for one Sunday service (1030am) and playing the historic Haskell organ with the optionfor piano as needed The congregation includes memberswho are accomplished instrumentalists that welcome beingincluded periodically and appreciate a director who canfind ways to incorporate them The choir rehearses at 900and additional rehearsals can be planned with choir mem-bers according to availability and need Additional respon-sibilities include providing music for seasonal special ser-vices (Holy Week Christmas etc) Salary is negotiableApplicants should contact Pastor Father Kim Guiser pas-torg340gmailcom or call 6103892828

Interim Director of MusicSt Bartholomewrsquos Episcopal ChurchCherry Hill New Jersey8564242229 wwwstbartsnjorgPosted 121319

St Bartholomewrsquos is seeking a part-time Interim Director ofMusic familiar with Episcopal liturgy and knowledgeable oftraditional Anglican hymns anthems and chant plus othermusical styles The parish community is racially and cultur-ally diverse and values congregational singing from TheHymnal 1982 and Lift Every Voice and Sing The primaryinstrument is a 3-manual Allen MDS-39 in a large worshipspace with good acoustics

The Director of Music provides organ choral and othermusic at principal services including one Sunday service

weekly at 1000 am special services for Christmas LentHoly Week and Easter seasons and weddings funeralsand any other major events as needed directs regularchoir rehearsals (Thursdays 730pm) and other rehearsalsas necessary and hires professional musicians as appro-priate and within budget parameters The Director of Musicis a regular member of the staff and is expected to be aself-starter with a strong commitment to excellence be ateam player with a ldquocan dordquo yet flexible attitude and attendmeetings with the staff and rector as needed

Candidates for this position should have a Bachelor ofMusic degree experience in organ performance and expe-rience with choral conducting and development of choralsound and musicianship Salary is negotiable dependingon experience and the time the candidate has to give

Applicants may send a cover letter with resume and refer-ences to the Rev Anna C Noon Rector motheran-nanoongmailcom or via mail to St BartholomewrsquosEpiscopal Church 1989 Marlton Pike East (Route 70)Cherry Hill NJ 08003

Principal OrganistMorrisville Presbyterian ChurchMorrisville PA2152954191 wwwmpcusaorgPosted 121019

Search Reopened Morrisville Presbyterian Church seeksa Principal Organist and accompanist for an active vibrantmusic ministry This position is part-time at 8 - 10 hours aweek paying $17000 - $20000 a year dependent on edu-cation and experience level The principal organist playsweekly for one Sunday morning service and accompaniesall vocal choirs instrumentalists and soloists

The sanctuary organ is a 4-Manual 79 Stop AllenQuantum Digital Organ The sanctuary piano is a rebuilt1898 Weber Parlor Grand The chapel organ is a year-oldenhanced Johannus Studio 170 organ

The ideal candidate will have experience playing for wor-ship services playing solo repertoire as well as knowl-edge of choral repertoire and hymnody Pennsylvaniasstate criminal history and child abuse clearances aremandatory

Interested applicants should submit a letter of interest anda resume to Morrisville Presbyterian Church Attn OrganistSearch 771 N Pennsylvania Avenue Morrisville PA19067 or via email to musicorganistsearchmpcusanet

Organist and Choir DirectorChrist Episcopal Church62 Delaware Street Woodbury NJ 080968568450190 christchurchwoodburynjorgRevised 11220

Christ Church (Episcopal) in Woodbury NJ seeks anorganist and choir director to oversee the parish musicministry Christ Church is firmly grounded in BCP (1979)Rite I and traditional liturgical music is central to the mainchoral Eucharist at 1000 on Sunday

The organist and choir director leads an adult choir com-prising four professionals (underwritten) and 16 volunteersand a chorister program affiliated with the RSCM in

Positions AvailableContinued from page 8___________________

Continued on Page 10

APRIL 2020 VOLUME LXXXII NO 810

America They rehearse on Sunday in a brand-new cus-tom-tailored choir room More information and a full posi-tion description are at christchurchwoodburynjorgmusic-program

Solid conducting and service-playing skills are requiredThe schedule includes one Sunday service plus principalweekday feasts and a few added community servicesThis position averages 18-19 hours per week salaryrange is $24000 to $34000 The organ is a two-manualMP Moumlller Double Artiste with tonal additions 13 rankswith Deagan chimes

Interested candidates should forward a cover letterresumeacute links to 2-3 audio or video samples of playingand conducting totaling no more than ten minutes and 3references to officechristchurchwoodburynjorg withldquoOrganistChoir Director Searchrdquo in the subject lineApplications may be mailed to Christ Church WoodburyATTN OrganistChoir Director Search 62 DelawareStreet Woodbury NJ 08096

OrganistAccompanistImmanuel Lutheran Church (Somerton)14100 Worthington Road Philadelphia PA 191162154641540 wwwimmanuelphillyorgPosted 12619

Immanuel Lutheran Church is seeking a part-time organ-istaccompanist for two Sunday morning services as wellas occasional mid-week seasonal church services OneSunday service is in German Instruments include a 16-rank pipe organ with digital choir and bass sections aSteinway grand piano and a Yamaha digital piano Thereis an opportunity to direct the 10-15 voice choir that singsfor special services although not on a regular basisthroughout the year Salary and benefits are negotiableand include paid time off Resumes may be forwarded toorganistsearchcommitteegmailcom

Director of MusicOrganistWestminster Presbyterian ChurchWilmington Delaware3026545214 wwwwpcorgPosted 111219

Westminster Presbyterian Church Wilmington Delawareis seeking a full-time Director of MusicOrganist to provideleadership for adult choral and instrumental music pro-grams and to build the music ministry of the church Thisis a salaried position with benefitsWestminster offers two worship services each SundayThe first service is a traditional Presbyterian service thatincludes full choir and organ The second service fea-tures creative liturgy new songs and hymns accompa-nied by piano

Westminster needs a talented energetic and creativemusician too Serve as organist andor pianist for all worship services(1966 Austin pipe organ 3-manual 53 ranks)o Direct and accompany the Westminster Adult Choir andconduct weekly Wednesday evening rehearsals (50-

member choir with four paid professionals)o Expand the ministry of music to enhance the programsof the church and engage the communityo Serve as a resource to the Director of Music forChildren and Youth

The church looks to fill the position as early as April 152020 To apply please submit a letter of interest resumeand short audiovideo samples of playing and conductingwith references to Barbara Jobe Convener Director ofMusicOrganist Search Committee at applywpcorg or15 Perth Drive Wilmington DE 19803

For a detailed job posting seewwwwpcorguploadsWPC_Open_Position-Director_of_Music_Organistpdf

Minister of MusicSt Johnrsquos United Church of Christ500 West Main Street Lansdale PA 19446wwwst-johns-uccorgPosted 101219

Now receiving applications for the full-time Minister ofMusic position at St Johns United Church of Christapplications will be accepted until the position is filledEmployment will begin in the summer of 2020

Ours is an open and affirming congregation in suburbanPhiladelphia with a history of outstanding musicInstruments include a 3-manual 40-rank pipe organ reno-vated in 2017 by Reuter

Ministry includes overseeing entire music programo Two Sunday morning services and extra seasonal ser-viceso Chancel Choir (expanded for concerts) small intergen-erational vocal ensemble handbell choir instrumentalensembles and other musical endeavors as resourcesand opportunities ariseo Coordination with the Minister of Music for Children andYouth

Community musical outreach may include collaborationswith other music organizations and an established con-cert series Careful attention to worship planning with thetwo full-time Pastors is essential as well as communica-tion with staff and congregation

Candidates should have at least a Bachelorrsquos degree inmusic compensation benefits and pension are com-mensurate with education and experience Submitresumes to searchcommitteest-johns-uccorg

Organist andor Music DirectorFamily of God Lutheran Church4770 Route 202 Buckingham PA2157945973 wwwFamilyofGodPAorgPosted 10619

Family of God Lutheran Church is seeking candidates tofill part-time position(s) for an Organist and Director ofMusic Ministries individuals may apply to one or bothpositions Family of God is a welcoming church with anaverage worship attendance of 50-70 and a vibrant musicprogram with both vocal and handbell choirs It is also ini-tiating a Joyful Noise worship service a frac12 hour once-a-

Positions AvailableContinued from page 9___________________

Continued on Page 11

APRIL 2020 VOLUME LXXXII NO 811

d ace and Bua Spr gan FoAn or rAn organ Fogan For

dget y ve E r r Every y

wwwallenorgancom

month worship service with special sensitivity for individu-als on the autism spectrum

The main responsibility for the Organist is to provideorganpiano accompaniment during the 930 am weeklySunday service as well as for additional services for spe-cial days on the church calendar The Organist accompa-nies the choir during both rehearsals and the worship ser-vices Opportunity for additional compensation for wed-dings and funerals is possible

The Director of Music Ministries is responsible for theoverall music program coordinating the presentation ofmusic at Family of God during all worship services andother events in consultation with the Pastor and othermusic leaders The individual serves as director of theSanctuary Choir selecting choir anthems leading weeklyrehearsals and directing the choir during worship services

The Organist and Director of Music Ministries areexpected to work closely with the Pastor and Worship ampMusic Committee to plan and deliver a meaningful musicexperience

If interested please send a cover letter with the position(s)you are applying resume and list of references toVeronica Connelly at FamilyofGodPAyahooorg

OrganistMinister of Music (PT)St Paulrsquos Episcopal Church126 Black Rock Road Oaks PA 194566106509336 stpaulsoaksorgPosted 8152019

St Paulrsquos Episcopal Church is looking for a qualified per-son to serve as its part-time OrganistMinister of MusicThe church is located near Philadelphia in the EpiscopalDiocese of Pennsylvania It is a small church (about 50-55average Sunday attendance) with a small choir The mainresponsibility is to provide organkeyboard accompani-ment at the main Sunday service as well as special ser-vices with additional remuneration for weddings andfunerals Ideally the job will grow to include the fullerMinister of Music responsibilities of directing the choir andguest musicians

If interested contact The Rev Daniel K Olsen RectorDanstpaulsoaksorg

Positions AvailableContinued from page 10___________________

APRIL 2020 VOLUME LXXXII NO 812

David Burton Brown - GraceEpiphany Episcopal Philadelphia

David Burton-Brown was edu-cated at Westminster ChoirCollege in Princeton New JerseyHe completed a BachelorrsquosDegree in Sacred Music andOrgan Performance in 1972 anddouble Masterrsquos Degree in OrganPerformance and ChoralConducting in 1975 While at

Westminster his principal teachers were JoanLippincott Eugene Roan and John Weaver LaterDavid matriculated to the Jacobs School of Music atIndiana University completing a Doctorrsquos Degree in1984 The course of study was Organ Performanceand Pedagogy with minors in Choral Conductingand Musicology Organ teachers at IndianaUniversity included Clyde Holloway and RobertRayfield Later David moved to Hamburg Germanyto study organ with Heinz Wunderlich and WolfgangDallmann additionally studying Conducting withRoland Voigtlander and Piano with Robert HenryDr Brown has performed organ concerts all over theworld His tours have included some 300 concerts inEurope with venues in Germany EnglandSwitzerland France Sweden and Italy He hasrecitalized in all corners of the United States Davidhas recorded four professional-level CDs at theorgan both in the USA and in Germany DavidBurton-Brown has taught organ at the University ofArizona Tucson Arizona and at the University ofGeorgia in Athens Georgia Over many years Davidhas been Director of Music Organist at churches inPennsylvania Indiana Tennessee GermanyMichigan and Georgia He is currently playing atGrace Epiphany Episcopal Church and UnitedLutheran Seminary both in Mt Airy Continued on Page 13

Executive Committee NominationsClass of 2023

The slate published here in the April issue of Crescendo was proposed by the Chapters NominationCommittee and authorized by the Executive Committee Nominations may also be submitted by themembership at large Such nominations require the support of five voting members of the chaptershould be postmarked no later than May 1 and should be addressed to the chapter secretary byemail or snail mail (Maria Ellis mellis110verizonnet or 33 St Pauls Road Ardmore PA 19003The person being nominated should have indicated a willingness to serve if elected

Roy Harker___________________Church of Saint Asaph

Bala Cynwyd Pennsylvania

William J Gatens D Phil FAGO ChM___________________St John the Baptist Catholic Church Bridgeport PA

Congregation Adath Jeshurun Elkins ParkAmerican Record Guide

Mary Elizabeth CampbellMAMT-BC CAGO editor ofCrescendo and Director of Musicat Church of the Epiphany inRoyersford PA

lsquoMibrsquo earned a BA from WilsonCollege in Chambersburg in1980 where she majored inOrgan Performance and ReligionStudies and minored inPsychology and Fine Arts stud-

ied organ with Claribel Thomson and Clair Rozier inArdmore PA completed an MA in SocialGerontology at the University of Pennsylvania in1984 and an MA in Music Therapy at ImmaculataUniversity in 1997 earning board certification in1996 She works part time in mental health recov-ery music therapy and health education for severalagencies and teaches elementary music classesand private students A member of thePhiladelphia Chapter of the AGO since 1980 shehas had several terms on Executive Committee andhas served as editor of Crescendo Magazine since2010 She has also been involved with LeukemiaLymphoma Societys Team in Training since 2008finding it a wonderful way to keep in shape whileraising money to fight cancer which she does in herbrotherrsquos memory ndash she ran the Philadelphia HalfMarathon in November and is training for BroadStreet in May

APRIL 2020 VOLUME LXXXII NO 813

Ben Leiby Holy TrinityEpiscopal Philadelphia

Ben Leiby is acting Organist-Choirmaster of the Church ofthe Holy Trinity RittenhouseSquare Philadelphia where hefrequently appears on thechurchrsquos mid-week concertseries As an accompanist hehas appeared annually with thePhiladelphia Chorus over the

last decade and from 2000-2006 he regularlyaccompanied the Susquehanna Chorale ofHershey PA He is featured on their 2002 record-ing ldquoWondrous Loverdquo More recent appearanceswith the Chorale include the 2010 ACDA EasternDivision convention and two concerts at theChautauqua Institution He studied piano withDiane Buffington and Richard Roberson organwith Ronald Sider and Pierce Getz and conductingwith Linda Tedford He holds a BA in Mathematicsfrom Messiah College and a PhD in Biostatisticsfrom the University of Pennsylvania He is Directorof the Division of Biostatistics at Thomas JeffersonUniversity

Executive Committee NominationsContinued from page12___________________

Clair Rozier St DavidsEpiscopal Radnor

Clair Rozier is Director of Musicand Organist at St DavidrsquosEpiscopal Church in WayneSince moving to thePhiladelphia area in 1991 Clairhas served on the AGOPhiladelphia Chapter Programcommittee Executive boardand as Dean from 1995-97 As

Dean she helped develop and implement a strate-gic plan and proposed that Philadelphia host anational convention in 2002for which she becameChair of Commissions After that she went into alengthy retirement from AGO leadership to devoteattention to her two full-time positions MusicDirector at St Davidrsquos and Mother of daughterMeredith Since the mother position has becomepart-time she is delighted to be asked to serve onthe chapterrsquos Executive Board for another term

Meghan Meloy-Ness has been nominated to complete Maria Ellisrsquos unexpired term asChapter Secretary during the 2020-2021 season and then take that position in 2021

Meghan serves as Director of Music Ministries and Organist at Swarthmore PresbyterianChurch where she directs a diverse music program that engages children youth andadults from the church and the community in SPCrsquos worship life Prior to her appoint-mentat SPC she lived and worked in southeastern Michigan where she served on theExecutive Committee of the Ann Arbor AGO from 2014-2017 including one year as Sub-Dean completed her Masters in Sacred Music in 2017 at the University of Michiganstudying organ with Kola Owolabi and James Kibbie and worked as Director of Musicand Organist at Cherry Hill Presbyterian Church in Dearborn MI where she co-devel-oped the Music at Cherry Hill Concert Series a vibrant outreach program of the churchfor the greater Detroit community Meghan looks forward to supporting the professionalmission and efforts of the Philadelphia AGO She and her husband Scott Ness mdash anenthusiastic piano technician and avid cyclist mdash live in Springfield PA

Saacutendor Kaacutedaacuter FAGO___________________Organist Conductor Accompanist Improvisor

First Presbyterian ChurchWest Chester Pennsylvania

sandorkadarcom

Carolyn Boxmeyer_________________Flutist

2153338833

APRIL 2020 VOLUME LXXXII NO 814Johann Vexo was born in 1978 in the northeasternFrench city of Nancy ndash a city close to the borders ofBelgium Luxembourg and Germany Surroundedand influenced by the rich musical and cultural her-itage of this part of Europe Johannrsquos training andperformance career developed rapidly and at age 25he was appointed Organiste de Choeur(ChoirOrganist) at the Cathedral of Notre DameParis Soon thereafter he was also appointedOrganist of the Cavailleacute-Coll organ of the Cathedralin Nancy Professor of Organ at the AngersConservatory and the European Music SummerAcademy in Nancy Johann Vexo began his organstudies with Christophe Mantoux and also studiedearly music and harpsichord at the StrasbourgConservatory where he was awarded Premier Prixin organ He continued his studies at the ParisConservatory where his teachers included MichelBouvard and Olivier Latry for organ and ThierryEscaich and Philippe Lefebvre for improvisation Heearned Premier Prix in both organ and basso con-tinuo and additional prizes in harmony and counter-point He has performed extensively throughoutEurope the United States Canada and Russiaincluding performances at the Co-Cathedral of theSacred Heart in Houston the Basilica of the NationalShrine of the Immaculate Conception in WashingtonDC the Wanamaker Grand Court Organ inPhiladelphia Notre Dame Basilica in Montreacuteal andPhilharmonic Hall in Yekaterinburg He has been

featured as a soloartist at the interna-tional music festivalsheld in Austria(StFlorian Vienna)Belgium (AntwerpGent) Portugal(Porto) Germany(Duumlsseldorf Ulm)Russia (Moscow)and Canada(Montreacuteal Queacutebec)as well as with vari-ous Europeanorchestras andmusical ensemblesKnown for his gener-ous supportive and

captivating teaching style Mr Vexo has taught mas-ter classes at Rice University the Curtis Institute ofMusic and Westminster Choir College Johann Vexohas made recordings of French classical andGerman romantic music on historic French organsRecent recordings include the works of LisztFranck Vierne Durufleacute and Escaich performed onthe great organ of Notre Dame Cathedral Paris wasreleased on the JAV label in 2010 Johann Vexo isrepresented exclusively by Phillip TruckenbrodConcert Artists LLC

Biography - Johann Vexo

Our puzzle in March was of the organ at St Andrews EpiscopalChurch in Yardley PA ndash a lovely 40 rank Moller rebuilt in 2011shared with us by Adam Dieffenbach and Emery Bros

Where is this beautiful instrument

WHERE AM I

APRIL 2020 VOLUME LXXXII NO 815

SOC Debra Bacak Sellersville PA 215-257-0553SOC David Burton Brown Philadelphia PA 267-297-6132SOC Gail Craven West Chester 484-319-6741SSOC Joyce Drayton Philadelphia PA 215-635-5778SOC Lee de Mets FAGO Chalfont PA 215-997-0219SOC Adam F Dieffenbach Telford PA 267-738-2326 SOC Joyce Drayton Philadelphia PA 215-635-5778SOC John Ervin Philadelphia PA 267-886-8212SOC Laurence Esposito Philadelphia PA 917-379-2361SO Karen B Fallows SPC Souderton PA 267-240-7800 SOC Susanna Faust West Chester PA 610-766-1812SOC Paul Fleckenstein Wilmington DE 302-753-9569SOC Jeremy J Flood CAGO Philadelphia PA 215-625-2747 SOC Kevin E Gane Aston PA 610-675-7875SOC Louise M Gerdelmann Souderton PA 215-723-6975SOC Charles Glandorf Coopersburg PA 610-416-1055SOC Lisa Guglielmo Glenmoore PA 610-906-7740SOC Patricia Guth Holland PA 215-801-1445SOC Justin Hartz Levittown PA 215-806-4411SOC Karen Hepler North Wales PA 267-218-4342SOC Raymond Johnson Cheltenham PA 215-635-9944SOC Mary Eileen Johnston Havertown PA 610-633-2264 SOC Joel E Klingman SPC Southampton PA 267-778-9993 SOC Thomas S Lever Lansdale PA 215-855-0287SOC Fr Glenn M Matis Doylestown PA 215-489-2548

SUNDAY SUBSTITUTESThe codes preceding each name have the following meanings S = Available to play on a SundayO = Available to play other services such as weddingsfuneralsweekdays C = will also direct a choirThis list is published as a courtesy to the chapter membership Although the AGO assumes no responsibility for the musicianship or reliabilityof substitute organists Guild certificates and other degree programs indicate preparation beyond the minimumPlease note This list includes only current members of the Philadelphia Chapter To be included on this list please be sure your membershipis current and forward your information to Tom Lever at 215-855-0287 or AGOPlacementagophilaorg

SOC Constance H Mickel Bryn Mawr PA 610-527-9514SOC Scott Myers Ewing NJ 215-715-1003 SOC Steven H Neau Media PA 610-447-0214SO Irina Nenartovich CAGO Cherry Hill NJ 856-321-3465SO Patricia Nyce King of Prussia PA 267-252-3020 SOC Kirsten K Olson Collegeville PA 610-764-6264 SOC Patricia A Pezick Blue Bell PA 610-405-3736SOC Carol Portice Wallingford PA 248-840-2772SOC Kyle Postlethwait Villanova PA 717-875-2790SOC Lynne Powley King of Prussia PA 610-992-0854SO Margaret Realley Doylestown PA 215-859-8964SOC Katherine J Reier SPC Abington PA 215-287-9939 SOC William A Riley Philadelphia PA 215-479-9304SOC Mark Shockey Langhorne PA 267-352-5139SOC Jeffrey J Shuman FAGO ChM Lightstreet PA 570-784-1574 SO Alexander M Smith King of Prussia PA 610-265-4390SOC Rich Spotts Doylestown PA 267-371-2687SOC Janet L Tebbel Philadelphia PA 267-250-7727SOC Fran Treisbach West Norriton Twp PA 484-231-1426SOC Matt Valent Collegeville PA 610-924-5088SOC John W Van Sant Trenton NJ 609-498-1768SOC Karen Whitney Philadelphia PA 215-424-8450SOC Sujin Yoon Wilmington DE 801-671-8512 SOC Nathan Zullinger Ardmore PA 857-205-8823

Code Substitute Location Phone Number Code Substitute Location Phone Number

Organists on this list are available to play Sunday services

We would like our substitute lists to be a valuable reliable and up to date resource for the community and forour members We want to include everyone who wishes to be listed and to do so as accurately as possiblePlease take a moment to let us know if you wish to be listed and are not if your information has changed or ifyou no longer wish to be listed We will be trying to ensure that only current chapter members are listed andas such will be removing names of non-renewed members If your name has been removed in error or if youneed corrections please contact Tom Lever as indicated above

bull Quality New Instrumentsbull Conscientious Electro-Pneumatic and Mechanical Restorationbull bull Consultationsbull

300 Old Reading Pike Suite 1D Stowe PA 19464P 6109709817 bull pjmorganscom bull pjmpjmorganscom

amp ASSOCIATES INCO R G A N B U I L D E R S

APRIL 2020 VOLUME LXXXII NO 815

SOC Debra Bacak Sellersville PA 215-257-0553SOC David Burton Brown Philadelphia PA 267-297-6132SOC Gail Craven West Chester 484-319-6741SSOC Joyce Drayton Philadelphia PA 215-635-5778SOC Lee de Mets FAGO Chalfont PA 215-997-0219SOC Adam F Dieffenbach Telford PA 267-738-2326 SOC Joyce Drayton Philadelphia PA 215-635-5778SOC John Ervin Philadelphia PA 267-886-8212SOC Laurence Esposito Philadelphia PA 917-379-2361SO Karen B Fallows SPC Souderton PA 267-240-7800 SOC Susanna Faust West Chester PA 610-766-1812SOC Paul Fleckenstein Wilmington DE 302-753-9569SOC Jeremy J Flood CAGO Philadelphia PA 215-625-2747 SOC Kevin E Gane Aston PA 610-675-7875SOC Louise M Gerdelmann Souderton PA 215-723-6975SOC Charles Glandorf Coopersburg PA 610-416-1055SOC Lisa Guglielmo Glenmoore PA 610-906-7740SOC Patricia Guth Holland PA 215-801-1445SOC Justin Hartz Levittown PA 215-806-4411SOC Karen Hepler North Wales PA 267-218-4342SOC Raymond Johnson Cheltenham PA 215-635-9944SOC Mary Eileen Johnston Havertown PA 610-633-2264 SOC Joel E Klingman SPC Southampton PA 267-778-9993 SOC Thomas S Lever Lansdale PA 215-855-0287SOC Fr Glenn M Matis Doylestown PA 215-489-2548

SUNDAY SUBSTITUTESThe codes preceding each name have the following meanings S = Available to play on a SundayO = Available to play other services such as weddingsfuneralsweekdays C = will also direct a choirThis list is published as a courtesy to the chapter membership Although the AGO assumes no responsibility for the musicianship or reliabilityof substitute organists Guild certificates and other degree programs indicate preparation beyond the minimumPlease note This list includes only current members of the Philadelphia Chapter To be included on this list please be sure your membershipis current and forward your information to Tom Lever at 215-855-0287 or AGOPlacementagophilaorg

SOC Constance H Mickel Bryn Mawr PA 610-527-9514SOC Scott Myers Ewing NJ 215-715-1003 SOC Steven H Neau Media PA 610-447-0214SO Irina Nenartovich CAGO Cherry Hill NJ 856-321-3465SO Patricia Nyce King of Prussia PA 267-252-3020 SOC Kirsten K Olson Collegeville PA 610-764-6264 SOC Patricia A Pezick Blue Bell PA 610-405-3736SOC Carol Portice Wallingford PA 248-840-2772SOC Kyle Postlethwait Villanova PA 717-875-2790SOC Lynne Powley King of Prussia PA 610-992-0854SO Margaret Realley Doylestown PA 215-859-8964SOC Katherine J Reier SPC Abington PA 215-287-9939 SOC William A Riley Philadelphia PA 215-479-9304SOC Mark Shockey Langhorne PA 267-352-5139SOC Jeffrey J Shuman FAGO ChM Lightstreet PA 570-784-1574 SO Alexander M Smith King of Prussia PA 610-265-4390SOC Rich Spotts Doylestown PA 267-371-2687SOC Janet L Tebbel Philadelphia PA 267-250-7727SOC Fran Treisbach West Norriton Twp PA 484-231-1426SOC Matt Valent Collegeville PA 610-924-5088SOC John W Van Sant Trenton NJ 609-498-1768SOC Karen Whitney Philadelphia PA 215-424-8450SOC Sujin Yoon Wilmington DE 801-671-8512 SOC Nathan Zullinger Ardmore PA 857-205-8823

Code Substitute Location Phone Number Code Substitute Location Phone Number

Organists on this list are available to play Sunday services

We would like our substitute lists to be a valuable reliable and up to date resource for the community and forour members We want to include everyone who wishes to be listed and to do so as accurately as possiblePlease take a moment to let us know if you wish to be listed and are not if your information has changed or ifyou no longer wish to be listed We will be trying to ensure that only current chapter members are listed andas such will be removing names of non-renewed members If your name has been removed in error or if youneed corrections please contact Tom Lever as indicated above

bull Quality New Instrumentsbull Conscientious Electro-Pneumatic and Mechanical Restorationbull bull Consultationsbull

300 Old Reading Pike Suite 1D Stowe PA 19464P 6109709817 bull pjmorganscom bull pjmpjmorganscom

amp ASSOCIATES INCO R G A N B U I L D E R S

APRIL 2020 VOLUME LXXXII NO 816

OC Lucas C Brown Philadelphia PA 267-474-8476 OC Joseph J Buches Philadelphia PA 610-220-9307 OC D Stephen Cable Bethlehem PA 484-866-6019OC Mary Eliz Campbell CAGO Phoenixville PA 484-995-6110OC Roger Castellani Philadelphia PA 917-621-6530OC Jack Charles Schwenksville PA 610-287-9366OC Marjorie L Cummings CAGO Philadelphia PA 215-728-1530OC Thomas G Denny Spring City PA 610-864-6143OC Theodore W Didden CAGO Ambler PA 215-646-0294 OC Michael Diorio Bryn Mawr PA 609-947-5112OC Sue Ellen Echard Harleysville PA 610-585-5059 OC Maria de J Ellis Ardmore PA 610-896-6189OC Paul Emmons AAGO ChM Warminster PA 215-675-6478O Suzanne Erb Philadelphia PA 215-568-5795 OC Paul Fejko Philadelphia PA 609-462-9000 OC Kathleen Flaherty Philadelphia PA 215-242-2964OC Chris Gage Philadelphia PA 401-632-1863O Patricia Gallo-Terrenzio Huntingdon Valley PA 215-947-4759OC William J Gatens FAGO ChM Chester PA 610-876-5617OC Eric Gombert Souderton PA 267-471-7003OC Peter Gowen Philadelphia PA 215-776-7374 O Timothy Harrell Doylestown PA 908-399-4974

OTHER SUBSTITUTES

O H Ray Hunsicker West Chester PA 610-399-4358OC Grete Ingalls CAGO Philadelphia PA 267-253-4007 OC Beth Z Jenkins Oreland PA 215-478-3869 OC D Damien Jones Wilmington DE 215-432-2178OC Sandor Kadar FAGO West Chester PA 609-540-6548OC Maria Lennon Hatboro PA 215-896-9484OC David Clark Little Feasterville PA 610-209-5243OC Steven J McBride West Chester PA 610-633-3442 OC Warren Edward McCall Hopewell NJ 609-477-4927OC Lee F Milhous Doylestown PA 215-348-8872 OC Edgar M Newton New Hope PA 267-261-8919OC Wesley D Parrott Philadelphia PA 215-732-6732OC Aaron C Patterson Philadelphia PA 215-725-0959 OC Katherine Rick CAGO Wayne PA 517-945-3448O Ruth E Rineer Cheltenham PA 267-536-5706OC Valerie Rozek Chesterbrook PA 440-478-8163OC Judith F B Stebner Warminster PA 215-630-9632OC Mary Sugar Devon PA 315-450-1585OC Bruce J Thorsen Doylestown PA 215-622-1023OC F Anthony Thurman Cherry Hill NJ 856-616-2480OC John Walthausen Wilmington DE 310-738-6155OC John Woznisky Paoli PA 215-370-2019

The codes preceding each name have the following meaningsO = Available to play other services such as weddingsfuneralsweekdays C = will also direct a choirThis list is published as a courtesy to the chapter membership Although the AGO assumes no responsibility for the musicianship or reliabilityof substitute organists Guild certificates and other degree programs indicate preparation beyond the minimumPlease note This list includes only current members of the Philadelphia Chapter To be included on this list please be sure your membershipis current and forward your information to Tom Lever at 215-855-0287 or AGOPlacementagophilaorg

These organists are NOT available to play Sunday services

Code Substitute Location Phone Number Code Substitute Location Phone Number

We would like our substitute lists to be a valuable reliable and up to date resource for the community and forour members We want to include everyone who wishes to be listed and to do so as accurately as possiblePlease take a moment to let us know if you wish to be listed and are not if your information has changed or ifyou no longer wish to be listed We will be trying to ensure that only current chapter members are listed andas such will be removing names of non-renewed members If your name has been removed in error or if youneed corrections please contact Tom Lever as indicated above

Rudolph A Lucente___________________

Asst Wanamaker Grand Court Organ

Mar jor ie Lynch Cummings___________________

CAGO First Presbyterian Church of Olney

Mary Elizabeth Campbell CAGO___________________Music Therapist ndash MAMT ndash BC

Church of the Epiphany Royersford

APRIL 2020 VOLUME LXXXII NO 817TALE PIPES

Mary Elizabeth Campbell CAGO Editor

We are dealing with unprecedented challenges thanks to the global pandemic I reached out to severallocal experts about how to stay safe and I would like to thank Chris Kehoe of Emery Brothers VinceRyan and piano technician Scott Ness for getting back to me about keeping instruments clean

We really donrsquot want to acquireThe virus thatrsquos globally direPlease always wash hands

As precautions demandDonrsquot share germs and sicken your choir

Keep the keys on your instrument cleanHand sanitizer just may be keen

Then make sure to dryLest the finish should die

Be germ free and get a nice sheen

Do not overdo all the rubbingYou donrsquot want to cause organ flubbing

With drawknobs tabs keysLimit your elbow grease

Lest church turn to canned overdubbing

Organ tuners remind us ndash donrsquot leavehellipMessy Kleenex wherever theyrsquore heaved

Theyrsquore especially gross Decorating the notes

This really is hard to believe

Hydrogen peroxide can help doIvory keys - get rid of nasty goo

But please donrsquot use muchJust a bit as such

Less is more wersquoll wage war on the flu

Specifics for pianos are out there Below is a web page for their care

Amid all this Covid(My poemrsquos not Ovidhellip)

May your music always have flare

httpswwwptgorgcovid-19