AMERICAN GUILD OF ORGANISTS - CENTRAL FLORIDA CHAPTER
THE NEWS CIPHER August 2008
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From the Dean:
concert events to continue the
Dear Member and Friends, celebration in our chapter. This great
event is schedules for Sunday, October
The hot, steamy days of summer 12th, 4:00 PM at First Presbyterian
are upon us, so I hope everyone has Church, Orlando.
done the smart thing and taken a
vacation from the usual. Maybe you A scholarship has been set up in
attended the national convention, or memory of member K. Michael Cohen.
took part in some other musical Our web-site has all information
endeavor. Perhaps you put music needed if you wish to contribute. A
aside for some real R and R, now requiem Eucharist for Michael was
wouldn't that be great. held on July 19th at Holy Spirit
Episcopal Church, Apopka, which was
As the fall season approaches, and well attended by members of the our
with it the new choir season, the event chapter.
schedule for our chapter also begins.
I hope all of you are excited about the I hope to see as many of you as
master class and recital by British possible at the David Briggs event in
organist David Briggs. This event is September. A head count will be
scheduled at St. Lukes Cathedral on necessary for the dinner, so please
Monday, September 29th for dinner make your plans early. You will not
and master class, and Tuesday, want to miss this event.
September 30th, for an exciting organ
concert. Look for additional e-mail for Until then,
the cost of the dinner on Monday.
Our chapter web-site is one of the Richard P. Mangiagli, Dean
best ways of knowing what is planned
in the area, not only for AGO, but
for events in churches and other
venues. Our chapters salute to the
I.Y.O. is explained in detail on the
web-site. We are very pleased to
welcome concert artist Diane Bish to
Orlando for our kick-off event. Also,
the calendar section of your
newsletter will guide you to other
A note from the News Cipher Editor: October 19 – 2:00p.m.
“The Rhythms of Music and Life” Beth
Please send your 2008-2009 concert and Danny Gottlieb, percussionists.
series information to me as you Mary Queen of the Universe, 8300
confirm dates and times. I will add Vineland Ave., Orlando, FL.
the information as received. Please Tickets: $9.00
remember to put AGO News Cipher in For information: Bill Picher,
the subject line of your emails. It 407-239-6600
helps tremendously!
Thank you for your words of October 20 – 12:00 p.m.
encouragement and your appreciation Olin Jones at S. James Episcopal
for the News Cipher. I truly enjoy Church, Leesburg, FL For information:
doing this for the Chapter. It is my Thomas DeWitt, 352-787-3786
little way of contributing to this
wonderful organization. October 21 – 12:00 p.m.
Thomas DeWitt on the organ.
I hope that everyone is planning some Morrison United Methodist Church,
time away to rest and regain your 1005 West Main St., Leesburg, FL.
energy for the upcoming season. I Free Will Offering. For information:
look forward to working with all of you Thomas DeWitt, 352-787-3786
during Dean Richard’s tenure.
Have a wonderful summer! October 22 – 12:00 p.m.
Harlan Ayres at Gloria Dei Lutheran
Janey Weimer Church, Leesburg, FL. For
News Cipher Editor information: Thomas DeWitt,
352-787-3786
Calendar 2008 October 23 – 12:00 p.m.
Jeffrey Shaw at Catholic Community of
October 6 – 7:30 p.m. St. Paul, Leesburg, FL. For
Stetson University Chorus. Morrison information: Thomas DeWitt,
United Methodist Church, 1005 West 352-787-3786
Main St., Leesburg, FL. Free Will
Offering. For information: Thomas October 24 – 12:00 p.m.
DeWitt, 352-787-3786 Howard Fowler at First Presbyterian
Church, Leesburg, FL. For
October 19 – 3:00 p.m. information: Thomas DeWitt,
Organ Concert with local organists. 352-787-3786
This is part of the International Year
of the Organ Spectacular. Morrison November 13 - 8:00 p.m.
United Methodist Church, 1005 West Marek Kudlilcki, Organist
Main St., Leesburg, FL. Free Will Free Will Offering
Offering. For information: Thomas St. Joseph Church,
DeWitt, 1501 North Alafaya Trail, Orlando, FL
352-787-3786 For information: 407-383-4572
October 19 – 3:00 p.m. November 17 – 7:30 p.m.
Organ Studio Recital featuring Boyd Prometheus Woodwind Quintet
Jones and the Stetson University Morrison United Methodist Church,
Organ Students. This is part of the 1005 West Main St., Leesburg, FL.
International Year of the Organ Free Will Offering. For information:
Spectacular. Sponsored by Sigma Thomas DeWitt, 352-787-3786
Alpha Iota. Elizabeth Hall, Stetson
University, Woodland Ave., DeLand, FL
For information: Patty Fort,
386-734-1087
December 3 – 12:00 p.m. February 23 – 7:30 p.m.
Dr. Laura Ellis, Organ Professor from The Orlando Deanery Boychoir and the
the University of Florida. Morrison Orlando Deanery Girl’s Choir.
United Methodist Church, 1005 West Morrison United Methodist Church,
Main St., Leesburg, FL. Free Will 1005 West Main St., Leesburg, FL.
Offering. For information: Thomas Free will offering. For information:
DeWitt, 352-787-3786 Thomas DeWitt, 352-787-3786
December 8 – 7:30 p.m. March 4 – 12:00 p.m.
Lessons and Carols with the Chancel Lake Saxophone Quartet. Morrison
Choir of Morrison United Methodist United Methodist Church, 1005 West
Church. 1005 West Main St., Main St., Leesburg, FL. Free Will
Leesburg, FL. Free Will Offering. Offering. For information: Thomas
For information: Thomas DeWitt, DeWitt, 352-787-3786
352-787-3786
March 11 – 12:00 p.m.
December 10 – 12:00 p.m. Ture Larson, Pianist. Morrison United
Leesburg High School Madrigals. Methodist Church, 1005 West Main St.,
Morrison United Methodist Church, Leesburg, FL. Free Will Offering. For
1005 West Main St., Leesburg, FL. information: Thomas DeWitt,
Free Will Offering. For information: 352-787-3786
Thomas DeWitt, 352-787-3786
March 18 – 12:00 p.m.
December 17 – 12:00 p.m. Boyd Jones of Stetson University on
Jerry Scarbrough, Baritone with Faith the organ. Morrison United Methodist
O’Brien on the piano. Morrison United Church, 1005 West Main St., Leesburg,
Methodist Church, 1005 West Main St., FL. Free Will Offering. For
Leesburg, FL. Free Will Offering. For information: Thomas DeWitt,
information: Thomas DeWitt, 352-787-3786
352-787-3786
March 23 – 7:30 p.m.
Calendar 2009 Great Hymns of the Church
Morrison United Methodist Church,
January 17 – 10:00 a.m. 1005 West Main St., Leesburg, FL.
Organ Workshop with Concert Free Will Offering. For information:
Organist Nicholas Bowden Thomas DeWitt, 352-787-3786
Our Lady of Hope Catholic Church
4675 S. Clyde Morris Blvd. March 25 – 12:00 p.m.
Port Orange, FL. Free and open to the Marion Belson on marimba with
public. Please R.S.V.P. to Howard Fowler as accompanist.
agodean55@aol.com Morrison United Methodist Church,
For information: Daniel Weimer, 1005 West Main St., Leesburg, FL.
386-788-6144 ext. 314 Free Will Offering. For information:
Thomas DeWitt, 352-787-3786
January 18 - 3:30 pm
Nicholas Bowden in concert April 1 – 12:00 p.m.
Our Lady of Hope Catholic Church Jennifer Wilhelms on the flute.
4675 S. Clyde Morris Blvd. Morrison United Methodist Church,
Port Orange, FL. Free and open to the 1005 West Main St., Leesburg, FL.
public. For information: Free Will Offering. For information:
Daniel Weimer, 386-788-6144 Thomas DeWitt, 352-787-37
January 26 – 7:30 p.m. April 2 - 8:00p.m.
Alphonso Lopez, violin and Michelle Felix Hell, Organist
Tabor on the piano. Morrison United Free Will Offering
Methodist Church, 1005 West Main St., St. Joseph Church, 1501 N. Alafaya
Leesburg, FL. Free Will Offering. For Trail, Orlando
information: Thomas DeWitt, For information: 407-383-4572
352-787-3786
April 20 – 7:30 p.m. May 2009: Annual Covered Dish
Organ Students from the University of Dinner and Installation. Board
Florida. Morrison United Methodist Meeting at 5:00 p.m.
Church, 1005 West Main St., Leesburg, Dinner at 6:15 p.m.
FL. Free Will Offering. For Please see our website:
information: Thomas DeWitt, http://homepage.mac.com/cf_ago/
352-787-3786 AGO Event
Membership Renewal Time
JUST A REMINDER THAT IT'S TIME TO RENEW YOUR AGO MEMBERSHIP, IF YOU HAVEN'T
ALREADY DONE SO. 71 OF OUR MEMBERS HAVE ALREADY SENT IN THEIR RENEWALS. ARE
YOU ONE OF THEM? IF NOT, YOU CAN DOWNLOAD A FORM FROM OUR WEBSITE, OR
CONTACT THE REGISTRAR, ELIZABETH JENNINGS AT 407-461-7510 OR
LIZWIZ1960@EMBARQMAIL.COM TO GET A COPY MAILED TO YOU. DON'T MISS OUT ON
AGO EVENTS !
Membership Information
Membership in the Central Florida Chapter of the American Guild of Organists is open to all,
and includes working professionals--organists, pianists, choir directors, instrumentalists,
teachers, organ builders, technicians, and suppliers to the field--as well as students, clergy,
amateur musicians, and dedicated supporters.
Membership Benefits
The AGO provides a wealth of benefits and opportunities under the guidance of the national
officers, Councilors for Education, Professional Concerns, Organizational Concerns, and
Development and Communications, and working committees--all volunteer leaders of the
Guild. Among the benefits available to members are educational opportunities, organ and
choral concerts, Guild certification through an examination process, an extensive organ
library, job placement (permanent and/or substitute), the national organization's magazine
The American Organist (TAO), assistance and guidance in regard to professional concerns,
and the consultation services of an organ advisory committee
Rosa Rio on the Mighty Wurlitzer!
For those of you who missed the event the first time around (and for those who want to
experience this again) --
Rosa Rio is scheduled on August 31 to accompany a silent movie--the classic 1927 "Wings"
-- winner of the very first Academy Award for Best Picture. Rosa will hold forth at the
"Mighty Wurlitzer" in the beautiful historic Tampa Theatre. For more information go to
http://www.tampatheatre.org/comingAttractions.php#WINGS to check out the time, cost,
etc., etc. or contact Joanna Wallace at 407-841-2157 or joannaw14@bellsouth.net .
Appreciate improvisation? Never heard this fabulous organist with all her sparkle? Now's
your chance.
PLACEMENT INFORMATION:
Please see website for info!
Please let the Placement Director John Reilly at jreilly620@embarqmail.com know if you
have positions available. Also, please let him know when the positions are filled. The
positions need to be removed in a timely manner.
Please check the website for available positions. If you do not own a computer, visit your
local library for public access computers for your use.
http://homepage.mac.com/cf_ago/
This job listing service is free to all of our AGO members. Please consider posting available
position on the web site. Don’t forget to tell your ministers and priests that this service is
available to AGO members. Please contact John Reilly jreilly620@embarqmail.com with
any position information you would like posted.
Orlando Performing Arts Center
Central Florida has embarked on a once in a lifetime opportunity. Orlando has
approved a multi-million dollar Performing Arts Center to be built in the heart of the
city. I am writing this letter on behalf of the American Guild of Organists to ask you to
encourage the president and executive boards of the Orlando Performing Arts Center
to be built to include a grand concert pipe organ in their plans. Every major hall has a
pipe organ. Most recently, the Walt Disney Concert Hall, the Kimmel Center for the
performing Arts and Overture Hall Madison have included pipe organs in their halls. All
have had an immense impact on the communities around them making world-class
performance venues. A pipe organ would add a new dimension and over 300+ organ
and orchestra pieces + 100’s more organ pieces to the palette. Without it, these pieces
have little chance of being heard in our community. A pipe organ would be a crowning
jewel in the Orlando Performing Arts Center and for the city of Orlando.
Send your letter or email of support to:
Kathy Ramsberger, President
Katherine@orlandopac.org
Orlando Performing Arts Center
455 South Orange Ave. Suite 410
Orlando, FL 32801
Phone: 407.839.0119
Fax: 407.839.0116
EXECUTIVE COMMITTEE
Jean-Marc Allard - Custom Renovation Specialist, Inc.
Rita Bornstein, Ph.D. - Rollins College
The Honorable Linda Chapin - University of Central Florida
Former Mayor of Orange County
The Honorable Bill Frederick - Frederick Enterprise Group
Former Mayor of Orlando
Joe R. Lee - Darden Restaurants, Inc.
Sibille Pritchard - Brooksville Development Corp., United Arts of Central Florida
Florida Arts Advisory Council
James H. Pugh, Jr. - Epoch Properties, Inc.
Ed Timberlake - Bank of America
EX-OFFICIOS
City of Orlando Mayor, The Honorable Buddy Dyer
Orange County Mayor Designee, Dr. Sandford Shugart
UCF Trustees President, Rick Walsh
Dr. P. Phillips Orlando Performing Arts Center, Katherine Ramsberger
Dr. Phillips Charities, Don Ammerman
BOARD OF DIRECTORS
Kevin Azzouz - Veranda Partners, LLC
Sherman Brown - Three Thirty Three Media, LLC
Joseph R. Cleveland - Lockheed Martin Corporation
Tricia Earl
Davis Gaines - Broadway singer/actor
Richard Kessler - The Kessler Collection
Philip Kobrin - Retired Orlando businessman
Alex Martins - Orlando Magic
Representative Geraldine Thompson - State of Florida Representative, Wells'built Museum
Craig Ustler - Ustler Development, Inc.
Kathleen Waltz - Orlando Sentinel
Al Weiss - Walt Disney World
For more information go to:
http://www.orlandopac.org/
http://www.madisonsymphony.org/organperformances
http://www.laphil.com/tickets/series_detail.cfm?season=2008&id=150
http://www.kimmelcenter.org/facilities/organ/
Time is of the essence! Feel free to forward this message as this is a grassroots effort to
inform and mobilize our community!
Shannon Fore
Executive Board Member, CFAGO