AMERICAN GUILD OF ORGANISTS - CENTRAL FLORIDA CHAPTER
THE NEWS CIPHER
September 2010
CFAGO.org
From the Dean:
Dear Colleagues:
The Central Florida Chapter, AGO begins the 2011-2012 season with an outstanding kick-off event on Tuesday, September 21, 2010 at 6:00 p.m. I hope with the earlier announcement of this event you have already made plans to attend. Yearbooks will be issued in addition to a leaflet containing many resources available for you to secure free organ music.
This event and the others throughout the season are for your benefit, helping you grow and thrive in your profession. Fred Mauk and Thomas DeWitt will lead us in a choral anthem and organ literature reading session. With most choir seasons having just begun, I know Fred will have a packet of music that will have something for everyone to add to their planned programs. Tom will share with us many organ selections that will be useful in our worship and concert schedules for the current season. It is a chance for you to hear the literature, as so many times we see something and then when it arrives, it is less than expected. Personally, I have selected things from both Fred and Tom's programs after hearing the selections sung or played in their respective churches.
With fun, food and fellowship planned for this event, please don't miss it! And, as in all of our events of the season, there is no charge, whatever the venue, unless it is listed specifically in our chapter calendar.
We are literally pulling out “all the stops” with the new season's events. About a year ago we all had the opportunity to share in a long survey in evaluating and writing comments about our local chapter. The many responses gave us an idea of the direction in which we need to move considering the diversity of our membership. The CFAGO has been seen and known in the Orlando area since 1926, though in the early years we were known by a different name. We still promote excellence in superb performances, a variety of events that will inspire, energize and gratify us through hearing new and unusual choral and organ repertoire, and a program for mutual support, education and certification. The new calendar fulfills all these ideas. We have events on Sunday, Monday, Tuesday, Thursday and Saturday, with some in the morning, noon, afternoon and evening. There are seven recitals, four events of interest to choral directors, an organ crawl to Tampa with theater and church organs, an opportunity for you to learn new skills, an exposure of the organ for young people, master class of interest to all members at any skill level, a family night to see and hear a silent film with organ accompaniment, meet an organ designer/builder, share your talent in a community opportunity, as well as a holiday party for you to attend
All of February is “Excellence in Organ Month.” I hope that all organists will participate in this. Look in the calendar and see how all of this is going to happen. Just a thought – maybe you'll find just the right organ piece by attending the choral and organ reading session on September 21. See you at the dinner prepared by the host church at 6:00 p.m..
Ture Larson
A note from the News Cipher Editor:
Please send your 2010-2011 concert series information to me as you confirm dates and times. I will add the information as received.
If you would be so kind as to have your secretary, one of the choir members, friend or family member type the concerts in Microsoft Word in the proper newsletter format, it would help me so much.
Please copy the format from one of the concert listings in the newsletter when you send information. This will help tremendously in compiling The News Cipher.
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Janey Weimer
News Cipher Editor
Calendar 2010
September 19 – 4:00 p.m.
Organ Dedication Recital
Barbara Larson
2500 S. Volusia Ave.
Orange City, FL 32763
For information: Barbara Larson
386-775-9676
September 21 - 6:00 p.m.
Choral Anthem and Organ Literature Reading Session.
Free. St. Mary Magdalen Catholic Church, 861 Maitland Ave.,
Altamonte Springs, 407-831-1212
Dinner reservation deadline is September 17th Please call (Debbie or Mark) or email www.cfago.org AGO event
October 10 – 3:00 p.m. Clarinet Pizzazz with Lynn and Hal Fryer. The Basilica of the National Shrine of Mary, Queen of the Universe, 8300 Vineland Ave, Orlando, FL For information: Music Department:
407-239-6600 x317.
October 11 – 7:30 p.m.
Brassworks Morrison United Methodist Church, 1005 W. Main Street, Leesburg, FL
For information: Tom DeWitt,
352-787-3786
October 23, 9:00 a.m. – 12:00 p.m.
Skills Fair for Organists and Directors--Improving your Creative,
Technical and Management Expertise. Free. Sts. Peter & Paul Catholic
Church, 5300 Old Howell Branch Rd., Winter Park, For information:
407-657-6114 www.cfago.org
AGO event
October 28 – 12:00 p.m.
Solo Organ Recital --Ture Larson, Dean of the Central Florida Chapter,
American Guild of Organists. Free. Cathedral Church of St. Luke,
130 N. Magnolia Ave., Orlando, For information: 407-849-0680
November 6 - 8:00 a.m. - 2:30 p.m.
“Cigar City Organ Crawl” See, hear, and play Downtown Tampa Theatre
and Church Organs. Reservations required. For information: John Reilly, 620 Devonshire Blvd., Longwood, FL
407-332-5082
www.cfago.org AGO event
November 14 – 3:30 p.m.
Tre Corde Piano Trio
Our Lady of Hope Catholic Church
4675 S. Clyde Morris Blvd., Port Orange, FL Free will offering
For information: Daniel Weimer,
386-788-6144
November 14 – 4:00 p.m.
Sam Metzger, Concert Organist
St. Andrew’s Church, 5525 Wayside Dr., Sanford, Fl 407-328-1139
November 16 – 7:30 p.m.
The Stetson Men
Morrison United Methodist Church, 1005 W. Main Street, Leesburg, FL
For information: Tom DeWitt,
352-787-3786
November 21 - 4:00 p.m.
David Higgs, Concert Organist.
Free. First United Methodist Church, 142 E. Jackson St., Orlando, FL
For information: 407-849-6080 www.cfago.org AGO event
December 1 – 12:00 p.m.
Pennbrooke Singers
Morrison United Methodist Church, 1005 W. Main Street, Leesburg, FL
For information: Tom DeWitt,
352-787-3786
Dec. 1 through 22, Day or Evening.
Members of the AGO, in “Holiday Concerts for Hire.” Have our guild
members provide music for your holiday parties; a variety of programs
available. Cost: $300. Contact: Ture Larson, Central Florida AGO Dean.
407-578-4315 www.cfago.org
December 3 – 7:30 p.m. Christmas with the Basilica Choir.
The Basilica of the National Shrine of Mary, Queen of the Universe, 8300 Vineland Ave, Orlando, FL For information: Music Department:
407-239-6600 x317.
December 6 – 7:30- p.m.
Lessons and Carols with the Chancel Choir of Morrison United Methodist
Morrison United Methodist Church, 1005 W. Main Street, Leesburg, FL
For information: Tom DeWitt,
352-787-3786
December 8 - 2:00 p.m.
Linda Flynn and Expresso Jazz
Port Orange Regional Library
1005 City Center Cr., Port Orange, FL
For information: Jane Weimer,
386-322-5152
December 8 – 12:00 p.m.
Leesburg High School Madrigals
Morrison United Methodist Church, 1005 W. Main Street, Leesburg, FL
For information: Tom DeWitt,
352-787-3786
December 15 – 12:00 p.m.
Clare Hodge, Soprano
Morrison United Methodist Church, 1005 W. Main Street, Leesburg, FL
For information: Tom DeWitt,
352-787-3786
December 28 – 7:00 p.m.
Festive Holiday Party! AGO members, spouses and significant others are invited to a Festive Holiday Party at the home of Rick Robinson, 1921 Houndslake Dr., Winter Park, FL Reservations required: 407-679-1963 or
www.cfago.org Please bring your favorite finger food!!! AGO event
Calendar 2011
January 22 – 2:00 p.m.
Dedication Organ Concert by Thomas DeWitt. Morrison United Methodist Church, 1005 W. Main St., Leesburg, FL For information: Thomas DeWitt,
352-787-3786
January 22 – 9:00 a.m.-12:00 p.m.
Pedals, Pipes and Pizza–An educational program to introduce the pipe organ to children and youth. Come to play the “King of Instruments.” Registration required.
Community piano and/or organ students are invited. St. Stephen Lutheran Church, 2140 W. State Road 434, Longwood, FL
For information: Connie Touchton
407-869-0491. www.cfago.org
AGO event
January 30 – 2:00 p.m.
Peter Fletcher, Classical Guitar
Port Orange Regional Library
1005 City Center Cr., Port Orange,
FL For information: Jane Weimer,
386-322-5152
January 30 – 4:00 p.m.
Dr. Wayne Wold, Organ Recital
Emmaus Lutheran Church
2500 S. Volusia Ave.
Orange City, FL 32763
For information: Barbara Larson
386-775-9676
January 31 – 7:30 p.m.
William Picher, and Michelle Rego,
Organ, Trumpet, Flute, Piano and Voice
Morrison United Methodist Church,
1005 W. Main Street, Leesburg, FL
For information: Tom DeWitt,
352-787-3786
February 7 – 6:00 p.m. dinner. Concert at 7:30 p.m.
Certification Presentation and Student Recital. Morrison United Methodist Church, 1005 West Main St., Leesburg, FL 352-787-3786 Dinner reservations required ($8.00 pp) Please contact Tom DeWitt to secure your reservation. www.cfago.org
AGO event
February 21 – 7:30 p.m
Chamber Trio: Nancy Clew, Carl
Adams, Myers Mason
Morrison United Methodist Church,
1005 W. Main Street, Leesburg, FL
For information: Tom DeWitt,
352-787-3786
February 22 – 7:00 p.m
Choral Mass: Mass in G Major by Schubert The Basilica of the National Shrine of Mary, Queen of the Universe, 8300 Vineland Ave, Orlando. For information: Music Department:
407-239-6600 x317.
March 8 – 6:00 p.m. Dinner
Demonstration: 7:30 p.m.
A discussion and demonstration of the Walker organ at Kress Memorial Church of Seventh Day Adventists, with Mr. Robert Walker, builder and designer. AGO members will perform. Free. 746 Formosa Ave., Winter Park. For information and dinner reservations: 407-644-4115.
www.cfago.org AGO event
March 16 – 12:00 p.m.
Glenn Osborne, organist
Morrison United Methodist Church,
1005 W. Main Street, Leesburg, FL
For information: Tom DeWitt,
352-787-3786
March 17 – 2:00 p.m.
Linda Flynn and Expresso Jazz
Port Orange Regional Library
1005 City Center Cr., Port Orange,
FL, For information: Jane Weimer
386-322-5152
March 18 – 7:30 p.m. Faure’s Requiem. The Basilica of the National Shrine of Mary, Queen of the Universe, 8300 Vineland Ave, Orlando, FL For information:
Music Department, 407-239-6600 x317.
March 20– 4:00 p.m.
Organ, Brass and Bells
Featuring Stetson University Brass
and the handbells of Emmaus,
Barbara Larson, organ
Emmaus Lutheran Church
2500 S. Volusia Ave.
Orange City, FL 32763
For information: Barbara Larson
386-775-9676
March 23 – 12:00 p.m.
Marion Belson, Marimba with
Howard Fowler, Accompanist
Morrison United Methodist Church,
1005 W. Main Street, Leesburg, FL
For information: Tom DeWitt,
352-787-3786
March 27 – 5:00 p.m.
Benjamin Lane, Concert Organist
St. Andrew’s Church, 5525 Wayside Dr., Sanford, FL 407-328-1139
March 28 – 7:30 p.m.
Great Hymns of the Church with
The Chancel Choir of
Morrison United Methodist Church,
1005 W. Main Street, Leesburg, FL
For information: Tom DeWitt,
352-787-3786
March 30 – 12:00 p.m.
University of Central Florida
Guitar with Dr. Eladio Scharron
Morrison United Methodist Church,
1005 W. Main Street, Leesburg, FL
For information: Tom DeWitt,
352-787-3786
April 6 – 12:00 p.m.
Roy Pickering, Trombone with Ben Lane, Accompanist
Morrison United Methodist Church,
1005 W. Main Street, Leesburg, FL
For information: Tom DeWitt,
352-787-3786
April 9 - 9:30 a.m.
David Briggs, will present
a master class: The Art of Film Accompaniment. Cathedral Church of St. Luke, 130 N. Magnolia Ave., Orlando, FL If you are interested in having a private organ lesson at another time with Mr. Briggs, please
contact: Ture Larson, Dean,
Central Florida Chapter, AGO. For information: 407-578-4315. www.cfago.org AGO event
April 10 - 7:00 p.m.
The silent film, “King of Kings,” a 1927 Cecil B. DeMille production is
accompanied by British Organist, David Briggs. Free. Cathedral Church of St. Luke, 130 N. Magnolia Ave., Orlando, FL For information:
407-849-0680 www.cfago.org
AGO event
April 13 – 12:00 p.m.
Anne McLean, Pianist
Morrison United Methodist Church,
1005 W. Main Street, Leesburg, FL
For information: Tom DeWitt,
352-787-3786
May 1– 4:00 p.m.
“The First Lord’s Day” an Easter musical remembrance presented by the Children’s Choir. Emmaus Lutheran Church 2500 S. Volusia Ave.
Orange City, FL 32763
For information: Barbara Larson
386-775-9676
May 17 – 6:00 p.m. Dinner and 7:15 p.m. Dinner, Installation of New Officers and Concert of Sacred Music. St. Patrick’s Catholic
Church, 6803 Old Hwy. 441 S., Mt. Dora, FL For information and reservations: 352-383-8556 or www.cfago.org
AGO event
May 22 – 3:00 p.m. A Capella Magic with Basilica Choir & Friends The Basilica of the National Shrine of Mary, Queen of the Universe, 8300 Vineland Ave, Orlando. For information: Music Department,:
407-239-6600 x317.
Note from our Registrar
Hi everyone,
You should have just received your AGO renewal form. The form I sent was the standard form from National AGO, and unfortunately does not included some of the personalized info that our chapter includes, such as your category: (Organist/director/ handbells/flutist etc,;) and it doesn't have a space for you to include your volunteer abilities such as playing in members' recital/ ushering at events/hospitality/ yearbook/ clean up... etc; as well as your availability for Funerals/Weddings/ Services.
If at all possible, when you fill out the form I sent you, could you please indicate:
1. Category (Organist/ Director/ etc)
2. Your availability for Services/Weddings/Funerals
3. Your AGO certification if you have any
4. Any help you can give to the chapter
Or if you prefer, you can download the form from our website and it will have all those questions on it for you already.
So sorry for the inconvenience.
Thanks so much!
Elizabeth Jennings, Registrar, Central Florida Chapter AGO
407-461-7510
2010-2011 Officers
OfficersDean / Ture Larson
Sub-Dean / Wm. Glenn Osborne
Secretary / Shannon Fore
Treasurer / F. David Streep, III
Registrar / Elizabeth Jennings
Members-at-Large
Norma Hunter
Richard A. Robinson
Fred S. Mauk
Alex Palmour
Joanna Wallace
Bob Joyner
Richard Mangiagli, Past Dean
Non-Voting Executive Committee Members
Archivist / Richard Robinson
Chaplain / Alex Palmour
Hospitality Committee Chair / Aaron Kohl
News Cipher Editor / Janey Weimer
Placement Committee Chair / Martha Hartman
Professional Certification Committee / Dr. William Picher, Chair
Dr. Boyd Jones, Assistant Chair
Professional Concerns Committee Chair / Joanna Wallace
Publicity Committee Chair / TBA
Yearbook Committee Chair & Webmaster / Douglas B. Spike
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