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Central Hudson Valley Chapter

of the

American Guild of Organists

Newsletter – July-August 2006

Officers John Sullivan - Dean

845-454-7150 - [email protected] Jennifer Geibel – Board Member

845-658-3218 – [email protected] Greg Citarella – Sub-Dean

845-297-7693 – [email protected] Nancy Harle – Board Member

845-634-1379 – [email protected] Mary S. Caskey - Treasurer

845-534-2938 Maris Kristapsons – Board Member 845-635-8837 – [email protected]

Susan LaGrande - Sec./Newsletter Editor 845-226-6496 - [email protected]

Craig Williams – Board Member 845-355-6451 - [email protected]

Eric Hepp – Board Member 845-790-3381 – [email protected]

Chapter Web Site www.chvago.org

Letter from the Dean Dear Friends, I trust that this letter finds you in rest and regeneration mode. It is so necessary to replenish our souls, to take a break from the frenetic pace that our society would impose on us, to allow things to happen without our effort. My very good friend, Brother Douglas Brown, OHC, who died very unexpectedly last month, used to tell us on retreat that the monastery was a place of silence: not the rigid, intimidating sort that some of us may have experienced as children, but the sort that allowed God to speak. In the midst of noise and confusion his voice is quickly lost, and we, in attempting to do his will, may find that we are actually trying to do his job – and making a total hash of it. Even though I will be attending the convention in Chicago, and even though I'm actually writing this in the computer lab at the Longy conservatory in Cambridge MA, where I'm spending a week at the Dalcroze Institute, I really do plan to take it easy and find that place I've just spoken about. I do try to practice what I preach.


We have some very exciting events happening this summer, and you may know of more. If you do, please contact Susan LaGrande at [email protected], and let her know about them. There are two events which I'd like to point out, and please check the web site/newsletter for more. The now traditional BachFest will take place the weekend of August 4-6 and will involve many of our members. Performances will take place on Friday and Sunday at Cornwall Presbyterian Church and on Saturday at Christ Episcopal in Poughkeepsie. Additionally, several of us are doing Bach-based services on Sunday morning. It may be difficult to be at everything, although the concerts are all worthwhile, but it is a great thing to hear even one. The other event is a sort of dual happening. On Sunday, July 16, Merellyn Gallagher will present a recital on the Fritts organ in the Fox Martel Recital Hall. If you have still not heard this instrument, or if you have not heard Merellyn play it, DO NOT miss this program. It promises to be wonderful. Following the recital, we will have our annual picnic at the home of Eric Hepp. Please see the calendar for directions, what to bring, etc. Finally, another dual announcement. If you didn't hear, your dean is now a true FAGO, having passed the exam along with five other candidates nationwide. I've said it to my congregation, my teaching colleagues, and my friends, and now I say it to you: I could not have done this alone. It would have been too totally overwhelming. Thank you all for your support and prayers, either direct or indirect, that enabled me to reach this goal. I can't tell you how much I appreciate them. And that leads me into my last thought. having done this major exam, I think I now can honestly say, looking back at the many years of practice, that I really learned a lot doing it. Having the certificate is a high, but the long sustained effort has brought a depth to my musicality that I would not have known otherwise. SO......one of my themes in the coming year is definitely going to be: Take an exam. Any exam. Please. You owe it to yourself. I will go into more detail after I get some input from the board, who don't know anything about this yet. A restful summer to you all

John Sullivan, FAGO

Chapter Picnic Set for July 16 Mark your calendar for Sunday, July 16, and plan to attend Merellyn Gallagher’s recital on the Fritts Organ at Skinner Hall, Vassar College, followed by our chapter picnic at Eric Hepp’s house.

Eric’s house is located at 24 Lormar Court, Wappingers Falls, NY. To get there, take Rte US-9 to Wappingers Falls and turn EAST at the Mobil station right by Hannaford onto County Rte 93 (Myers Corners Road). Lormar Court is the second left off Myers Corners Road after the intersection with All Angels Hill Road (County Rte 94).


The Chapter will supply meats for the grill, rolls, condiments, paper goods and sodas. Members and their guests should bring a favorite salad, side dish, or dessert to share, as well as lawn chairs. Please RSVP by July 15 to Eric Hepp at 845-790-3381 or [email protected], or to Gregory Citarella at 845-297-7693 or [email protected].

Deadline for Next Newsletter We are always glad to receive input for the chapter newsletter in the form of calendar items, reviews of recent concerts and events, biographies, letters, photographs, etc. In order to make sure these submissions can be processed in a timely fashion, please make sure they are received by the 23rd of each month. You may submit newsletter material by mail, e-mail, or phone. Just contact the editor, Susan LaGrande, using the information given below. Remember, the deadline for the next newsletter, to be available the first week in September, is August 23rd.

Editor’s Corner This newsletter is published by the Central Hudson Valley Chapter of the American Guild of Organists. The editor is:

Susan LaGrande 12 Montrose Lane Wappingers Falls, NY 12590 Phone: 845-226-6496 (home) - Fax: 845-226-1035 e-mail: [email protected]

List of Organ Teachers The following chapter members have indicated that they are accepting new organ students. We are in the process of soliciting brief biographies from each of them, which will be posted on our web site as they are received. Please contact the teachers directly if you would like more information. Joyce B. Auchincloss 203-754-2840 Gregory Citarella 845-297-7693 Raymond C. Corey 845-229-5438 Donald Filkins 845-518-2991 Peter Hall 845-343-4995 Boyd Herforth 845-255-5298

Patricia R. Maimone 845-446-2395 Darren Motise 845-223-3949 Janet Nelson Nickerson 845-561-0763 Beverly Simmons 845-463-1249 Charles Surber 845-223-4824 Carol Weber 845-255-8293

List of Organ Substitutes The following chapter members have indicated that they will serve as substitute organists. Please contact them directly if you would like more information. Joe Bertolozzi 845-831-0695 Judie Brown - also Jewish svcs

(Fri. night or Sat. Bar/bat mizvah) 845-888-5318 Raymond C. Corey 845-229-5438 Richard C. Ehlenberg 845-658-9746 Lois Hoger 845-229-7404 Gil Hee Kyeong 845-758-0892 Jill Marshall 845-227-6990 Janet Nickerson 845-561-0763 No Sunday Morning Services: Maris Kristapsons (no weddings) 845-635-8837 Jimrae K. Lenser 845-427-5884/914-388-6641 Pat Maimone 845-446-2395

Darren J. Motise 845-223-3949 Beverly Simmons 845-463-1249 For Weddings and Funerals Only: Alice Cann 845-223-5344 Greg Citarella 845-297-7693 Jennifer Geibel 845-658-3218 / 973-769-1462 Larry Hazard 845-452-0119 Boyd Herforth 845-255-5298 / 973-783-8798 Erna Loerch 845-226-8094 Charles Surber (no weddings) 845-255-8293 Students Justine Dux (non-liturgical svc) 845-677-5835 David Parries (Sunday only) 845-297-6870 Jeffrey Parries 845-297-6870/845-702-4746

Position Openings Editor’s Note – Position openings are listed without charge for three months unless an extension is requested. If you would like to place a listing, please contact the editor, Susan LaGrande, at 845-226-6496.

ORGANIST/CHOIRMASTER (Part-Time) ST. LUKE'S EPISCOPAL CHURCH - KATONAH, NY Filled 6/19/2006

ORGANIST/CHOIRMASTER (Part-Time) CHURCH OF THE RESURRECTION - HOPEWELL JUNCTION, NY The Church of the Resurrection (Anglican-Episcopal) is a vibrant, growing, family High Church. Music is provided for one Sunday service at 9:30 AM. Organ: Johannus Sweelinck 3-manual electronic organ (2004). The adult choir leads Hymns, Service music and Anthems on Sundays as well as major feast days of the Church. The candidate should be energetic and enthusiastic and open to learn Anglican Liturgical music. We use the 1979 Book of Common Prayer and the Hymnal(1982). Our major service, depending on the season, is either Rite 1 or Rite 2. Four weeks' paid vacation will be offered and salary is open for negotiation. Extra paid services include funerals and weddings, etc. Location: on State Road 376 approximately 1 mile South of the hamlet of Hopewell Junction. For further information, please contact Bert Mazzuto at the Church of the Resurrection at 226-5727 or [email protected]. 5/19/2006

ORGANIST/PIANIST/CANTOR (Part-Time) ST. CHARLES BORROMEO R.C. - DOVER PLAINS, NY and OUR LADY OF SOLACE R.C. - WINGDALE, NY St. Charles Borromeo Parish, with two places of worship, 7 miles apart. Three weekend Masses: Saturday 5:00 PM at St. Charles Borromeo in Dover Plains, Sunday 9:45 AM at Our Lady of Solace in Wingdale, 11:45 AM at St. Charles. Thursday night family choir rehearsal (mostly adults in 2 part harmony), generally one hour, at St. Charles. Choir is a small volunteer choir with little music reading ability but lots of spirit. Masses at St. Charles are

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accompanied on a piano for the present, as the organ, a two-manual Moller pipe organ with 28 stops (built in 1964, restored in 1994), is undergoing electrical repairs. Completion date unknown. Masses at Our Lady of Solace are accompanied on a two-manual Allen electronic organ. Candidate's ability to cantor at 5:00 and 11:45 a plus. Salary negotiable. For more information, call Fr. John Backes at 845-877-9934, or write to Fr. Backes at St. Charles Borromeo, P.O. Box 9, Dover Plains, NY, 12522. Church buildings are located as follows: St. Charles Borromeo, 83 Mill Street, Dover Plains; Our Lady of Solace, Hutchinson Avenue, Wingdale. Position available immediately. 5/19/2006

ORGANIST/CHOIR DIRECTOR (Part-Time) ST. GEORGE'S EPISCOPAL CHURCH - CLIFTON PARK, NY Two weekend services: 8:00 AM (music 1st Sunday of each month) and 9:30 AM. Additional seasonal services; no music required for some Sundays in summer. Committed, volunteer adult choir of 25-30 members, children's choir for special occasions, and occasional handbell choir. Wedding/funerals: extra compensation; organist has first right of refusal. Organ: Allen Model R-350 (1999). Also Steinway grand piano restored in 2004, two sets of handbells. Other instrumentalists arranged for on a seasonal basis by the organist/choir director. Salary: negotiable, but in $17,000-18,000 range. Contact: The Rev. William R. Hinrichs, St. George's Episcopal Church, 912 Route 146, Clifton Park, NY 12065 518/371-6351, e-mail: [email protected]. 4/24/2006

ACCOMPANIST (Part-Time) BLESSED KATERI RC CHURCH - LAGRANGEVILLE, NY Skilled pianist needed to accompany one or more Sunday Mass(es) at new (established 2002) Catholic Parish in LaGrangeville, NY. Weekend services: 5:30 PM Saturday and 7:30 AM, 9:00 AM, 10:30 AM, and 12:15 PM on Sunday, plus additional seasonal services. Weddings and funerals extra. Strong Adult Choir and Youth Choir rehearse weeknights, alternate at 9:00 AM Mass. (Contemporary ensemble provides music for 10:30 AM Mass.) Instruments available: No organ at present, electronic piano. Strong keyboard skills required. Position available June 2006. Salary depends on number of hours and level of proficiency. Blessed Kateri Parish, 1810 Route 82, LaGrangeville, NY 12540. For more info, please contact Nina Ricci, Music Director, at 845-227-3643. 3/16/2006

ORGANIST/CHOIR DIRECTOR (Part-Time) CHURCH OF THE HOLY SPIRIT - EAST GREENBUSH, NY Weekend services: Saturday 4 PM; Sunday 8;30, 10 & 11:30 PM. Choir rehearsal: Thursday at 6:30 PM. Additional services (holy days, etc.): one Mass at holy day, according to the Catholic liturgical calendar, also Triduum, First Eucharist and a Mass of Rememberance in November. Wedding and funerals extra: funerals -$75, marriages -$100. Adult choir, 10-14 voices, helps to lead assembly in song one Mass a weekend from Sept thru early June; also teens/middle school students with instruments, on occasion (growing). Organ: details forthcoming. Flute and strings from time to time. Coordinate with pastor and Prayer & Worship Committee. Applicant should have flexible, collaborative, attitude which speaks of invitation and participation. Salary in the low/mid $20K range. Contact information: 518-477-7925/phone, 518-477-7926/fax, [email protected]. Send cover letter & resume to: Search Committee, Church of the Holy Spirit, 667 Columbia Turnpike, East Greenbush, NY 12061 Renewed 6/5/2006

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ORGANIST/CHOIR DIRECTOR (Part-Time) ST. LUKE'S EPISCOPAL CHURCH - CATSKILL, NY Filled 6/2006

ORGANIST/MUSIC DIRECTOR (Part-Time) COMMUNITY (REFORMED) CHURCH, HIGH FALLS, NY One Sunday service at 10:30 AM (10:00 AM in summer) plus Sunday rehearsal for senior choir. Allen 2-manual electronic organ, Yamaha spinet piano, occasional bell choir. Congregation prefers old-time gospel music and hymns. Salary: negotiable. Weddings and funerals: extra compensation, first right of refusal. Students are welcome to apply. For more information, please contact Kathy Walbert, Worship chair at 845-331-4761 (w) or 845-687-7680 (h); email: [email protected] or Rev. Dr. Nancy A. McClure-Long at 845-687-4349 (h) or email: [email protected] Renewed 6/5/2006

Calendar of Events Please note: Due to space considerations, this Calendar of Events may exclude the following:

• Events taking place outside the area served by the Central Hudson Valley Chapter • Events which conflict directly with chapter sponsored events

Such events may be listed on the Local Events page of our chapter web site at www.chvago.org. Events listed in the calendar are not necessarily endorsed by CHVAGO. Please contact the editor if you have an event to be publicized.

Boxed items are Central Hudson Valley AGO Chapter events. Names listed in bold face are chapter members.

Sunday, June 25 through Friday, June 30, 2006

The Fiftieth Anniversary Convention of the Organ Historical Society Saratoga Springs, NY Info: www.organsociety.org/2006/

Thursday, June 29, 2006 12:15 to 12:45 PM

Organ Recital by Thomas Sheehan 2006 Uptown Organ Recital Series at Old Dutch Church, Kingston, NY. Old Dutch Church is located at the intersection of Wall Street, Main Street and Fair Street in uptown Kingston, NY. Free admission. Info: 845-338-6759

Friday, June 30, 2006 7:30 PM

Handbell Concert by The Raleigh Ringers Presented by the Ridgewood United Methodist Church at Paramus Catholic High School Auditorium, located at 425 Paramus Road, Paramus, NJ. The Raleigh Ringers, under the direction of David M. Harris, is an internationally acclaimed, advanced community handbell choir based in Raleigh, North Carolina. The Raleigh Ringers use the most extensive collection of handbells and bell-like instruments owned by a single performing group in the world. The current grand total is 29½ octaves composed of 361 individual pieces of equipment. Tickets: $20 (call 201-652-2868 for more information).

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Friday, July 2 through Tuesday, July 6, 2006

2006 ChicAGO Convention Visit the web site at http://www.agohq.org/2006/welcome.html

Thursday, July 6, 2006 12:15 to 12:45 PM

Organ Recital by Marilyn Hoare 2006 Uptown Organ Recital Series at Old Dutch Church, Kingston, NY. Old Dutch Church is located at the intersection of Wall Street, Main Street and Fair Street in uptown Kingston, NY. Free admission. Info: 845-338-6759


Organ Recital by Matthew Jones 2006 Uptown Organ Recital Series at Old Dutch Church, Kingston, NY. Old Dutch Church is located at the intersection of Wall Street, Main Street and Fair Street in uptown Kingston, NY. Free admission. Info: 845-338-6759

Sunday, July 16, 2006 3:00 PM

Recital on the Fritts Organ Merellyn Gallagher, organ. Program: German baroque, mostly. Martel Recital Hall, Vassar College, Skinner Hall of Music. Click here for information about organs at Vassar College. No admission fee. Info: 845-437-7294

Sunday, July 16, 2006 5:00 PM (NOTE CHANGE OF VENUE)

Annual Chapter Picnic Time: Immediately following the recital by Merellyn Gallagher at Skinner Hall at Vassar College (see above). Location: Eric Hepp's House, 24 Lormar Court, Wappingers Falls, NY. To get there, take Rte US-9 to Wappingers Falls and turn EAST at the Mobil station right by Hannaford onto County Rte 93 (Myers Corners Road). Lormar Court is the second left off Myers Corners Road after the intersection with All Angels Hill Road (County Rte 94). The Chapter will supply meats, rolls, condiments, paper goods and sodas. Members and their guests should bring a favorite salad, side dish, or dessert to share, as well as lawn chairs. Please RSVP by July 15 to Eric Hepp at 845-790-3381 or [email protected], or to Gregory Citarella at 845-297-7693 or [email protected].


Organ Recital by James Lorenz 2006 Uptown Organ Recital Series at Old Dutch Church, Kingston, NY. Old Dutch Church is located at the intersection of Wall Street, Main Street and Fair Street in uptown Kingston, NY. Free admission. Info: 845-338-6759


Organ Recital by Terry Earles 2006 Uptown Organ Recital Series at Old Dutch Church, Kingston, NY. Old Dutch Church is located at the intersection of Wall Street, Main Street and Fair Street in uptown Kingston NY

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Free admission. Info: 845-338-6759

Thursday, August 3, 2006 12:q5 to 12:45 PM

Organ Recital by Victoria Shields Harding 2006 Uptown Organ Recital Series at Old Dutch Church, Kingston, NY. Old Dutch Church is located at the intersection of Wall Street, Main Street and Fair Street in uptown Kingston, NY. Free admission. Info: 845-338-6759

Friday, August 4 - Sunday, August 6, 2006

7th Annual Hudson Valley Bachfest Presented by the Hudson Valley Society for Music This blissful immersion in the glorious music of Johann Sebastian Bach is offered to the public as a collaboration between community and professional musicians of the region. Works will include: The Young Persons' Concert Brandenburg Concerto #2 Cantata #191 "Gloria in excelsis Deo" Cantata #8 "Liebster Gott, wann werd ich sterben" Cantata #39 "Brich dem Hungrigen dein Brot" Motet "Jesu, meine Freude" (BachFest Chamber Choir) Selected arias, solo and chamber instrumental works The BachFest Chorus is open to everyone; chamber choir membership will be based on audition, blend, and sight-reading ability. The BachFest Chorus will perform the 3 cantatas listed above on the Saturday evening concert; the Chamber Choir will perform the motet "Jesu, meine Freude" on the Saturday afternoon concert. For further information, please contact Laura Ramsey Russell at 845-485-1648. Click here for more information, and for 2005 Bachfest reviews and photos.

Thursday, August 10, 2006 12:15 to 12:45 PM

Organ Recital by Boyd Herforth 2006 Uptown Organ Recital Series at Old Dutch Church, Kingston, NY. Old Dutch Church is located at the intersection of Wall Street, Main Street and Fair Street in uptown Kingston, NY. Free admission. Info: 845-338-6759


Organ Recital by Craig Williams 2006 Uptown Organ Recital Series at Old Dutch Church, Kingston, NY. Old Dutch Church is located at the intersection of Wall Street, Main Street and Fair Street in uptown Kingston, NY. Free admission. Info: 845-338-6759


Organ Recital by Pamela Slater 2006 Uptown Organ Recital Series at Old Dutch Church, Kingston, NY. Old Dutch Church is located at the intersection of Wall Street, Main Street and Fair Street in uptown Kingston, NY. Free admission. Info: 845-338-6759

Thursday, August 31,

Organ Recital by the Rev. Kenneth Walsh 2006 Uptown Organ Recital Series at Old Dutch Church, Kingston, NY.

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2006 12:15 to 12:45 PM

Old Dutch Church is located at the intersection of Wall Street, Main Street and Fair Street in uptown Kingston, NY. Free admission. Info: 845-338-6759

Sunday, September 10, 2006 6:00 PM

Choral Evensong Patronal Fest at St. Mary-in-the-Highlands in Cold Spring, NY. Volunteers are needed to help sing in the choir for Choral Evensong. For more details and information concerning the event and rehearsals, please contact Patricia Maimone at: 845-820-1245 or [email protected]


Organ and Trumpet Concert Gregory Citarella, organ, and James Paradies, trumpet. First Presbyterian Church, 50 Liberty Street, Beacon, NY. Free Admission. Info: 845-831-1833


Concert at the Cadet Chapel Aivars Kalejs, concert organist of Dome Cathedral, Riga, Latvia (Class of 1936 Distinguished Organists Recital Series) Cadet Chapel, US Military Academy, West Point, NY. Click here for information about the awesome organ. Open to the public and free of charge. Info: Contact Craig Williams, 845-938-7352.

Saturday, September 30, 2006 11:00 AM - 2:00 PM

Discussion/Workshop by Richard Torrence Richard Torrence, co-author of Virgil Fox (The Dish) and Virgil Fox's former concert manager, will give a discussion/workshop called "Communicating our 'Genuine Passion' for the Organ to the General Public." The goal will be to help AGO chapters think in basic marketing terms; and to conduct successful public relations and advertising campaigns for musical events at churches and other public venues. Zion Church Parish Hall, 12 Satterlee Place, Wappingers Falls, NY. For more information please contact Gregory Citarella: 845-297-7693 or [email protected]

Friday, October 27, 2006 8:00 PM

Recital of the Gress-Miles organ in Vassar College Chapel Pierre Pincemaille (of Paris, France), organ. Program: French symphonic. College Chapel, Vassar College, Poughkeepsie. Click here for information about organs at Vassar College. No admission fee. Info: 845-437-7294

Sunday, November 5, 2006 4:00 PM

Annual Members' Recital The Reformed Church, 70 Hooker Avenue, Poughkeepsie, NY. All members are invited to play. For practice times, please call Jack Davis at 845-831-1761.

Sunday, Concert at the Cadet Chapel

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November 19, 2006 3:00 PM

Craig S. Williams, USMA, Organist/Choirmaster playing Christmas Works for Organ by American Composers Cadet Chapel, US Military Academy, West Point, NY. Click here for information about the awesome organ. Open to the public and free of charge. Info: Contact Craig Williams, 845-938-7352.

Sunday, December 3, 2006 3:00 PM

Concert at the Cadet Chapel Handel's Messiah Cadet Chapel, US Military Academy, West Point, NY. Click here for information about the awesome organ. Open to the public and free of charge. Info: Contact Craig Williams, 845-938-7352.

Sunday, February 25, 2007 3:00 PM

Recital of the Fritts Organ Gail Archer (professor at Manhattan School of Music and Barnard College), organ. Program: Sweelinck and his pupils. Martel Recital Hall, Vassar College, Skinner Hall of Music. Click here for information about organs at Vassar College. No admission fee. Info: 845-437-7294

Sunday, March 4, 2007 3:00 PM

Concert at the Cadet Chapel Meredith Baker, USMA Director of Music Most Holy Trinity (Catholic) Chapel Cadet Chapel, US Military Academy, West Point, NY. Click here for information about the awesome organ. Open to the public and free of charge. Info: Contact Craig Williams, 845-938-7352.

Sunday, May 6, 2007 3:00 PM

Concert at the Cadet Chapel Frederick Hohman, Concert Organist (Class of 1936 Distinguished Organists Recital Series) Cadet Chapel, US Military Academy, West Point, NY. Click here for information about the awesome organ. Open to the public and free of charge. Info: Contact Craig Williams, 845-938-7352.

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Hudson Valley BachFest

The Hudson Valley Society for Music will present the seventh annual

Hudson Valley BachFest August 4 - 6, 2006

This blissful immersion in the glorious music of Johann Sebastian Bach

is offered to the public as a collaboration between community and professional musicians of the region.

For more information, visit the web site at

http://hudsonvalleysocietyformusic.org/bachfest.htm or call:

Dr. Laura Ramsey Russell: (845) 485-1648 Dr. Ruthanne Schempf: (845) 534-2166

Emily Faxon: (845) 534-8368

Central Hudson Valley Chapter – AGO Susan LaGrande, Secretary/Newsletter Editor 12 Montrose Lane Wappingers Falls, NY 12590 www.chvago.org

Soli Deo Gloria

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