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The Voluntary Trumpet A PUBLICATION OF THE CHARLESTON CHAPTER OF THE AMERICAN GUILD OF ORGANISTS JANUARY 2019 The mission of the American Guild of Organists is to enrich lives through organ and choral music. We encourage excellence in the performance of organ and choral music; inspire, ed- ucate, and offer certification for organists and choral conductors; provide networking, fel- lowship, and mutual support; nurture future generations of organists; promote the organ in its historic and evolving roles; and engage wider audiences with organ and choral music. DEAN’S LIST As I write this I have been enjoying a more relaxed schedule now that the special musical preparation of the season is behind me. I am cer- tain that most of you are as well! Our January 4th Epiphany Party is upon us and I look forward to seeing everyone there exchanging sto- ries and tips on things we have learned and enjoyed from December 2018. There's always an excitement as well as curiosity about what the New Year will bring. I am hoping for great new friendships, the continuing of dear and steady relationships, and of course, ever greater music making. Bring your favorite dishes and stories to share and we will make merry as we usher in 2019! — Loretta
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The Voluntary Trumpet A PUBLICATION OF THE CHARLESTON CHAPTER
OF THE AMERICAN GUILD OF ORGANISTS
JANUARY 2019
The mission of the American Guild of Organists is to enrich lives through organ and choral
music. We encourage excellence in the performance of organ and choral music; inspire, ed-
ucate, and offer certification for organists and choral conductors; provide networking, fel-
lowship, and mutual support; nurture future generations of organists; promote the organ in
its historic and evolving roles; and engage wider audiences with organ and choral music.
DEAN’S LIST As I write this I have been enjoying a more relaxed schedule now that
the special musical preparation of the season is behind me. I am cer-
tain that most of you are as well! Our January 4th Epiphany Party is
upon us and I look forward to seeing everyone there exchanging sto-
ries and tips on things we have learned and enjoyed from December
2018. There's always an excitement as well as curiosity about what
the New Year will bring. I am hoping for great new friendships, the
continuing of dear and steady relationships, and of course, ever
greater music making. Bring your favorite dishes and stories to share
and we will make merry as we usher in 2019!
— Loretta
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THE AGO EPIPHANY PARTY It’s that time of year again! Last year the snow prevented us from celebrating, but that’s not likely to
happen this year. Show time is 7:00 pm on Friday, January 4, at Dockside Condominium’s Club Room
(330 Concord St, Charleston 29401). Bring a dish to share. The chapter will provide wine and soft
drinks.
IT IS ESSENTIAL THAT WE HAVE YOUR NAME AS AN ATTENDEE. THE GUARD WILL HAVE THE LIST. YOU
NEED TO BE ON IT TO GET IN. PLEASE EMAIL ED LEROY AT [email protected].
DAVIDSON COLLEGE CHOIR TO PERFORM
Second Presbyterian Church (342 Meeting St., Charleston) will host the Davidson College Choir on the
first stop of their winter tour. The performance date is Saturday, January 5, at 7:00 pm. Admission is
free. If you need further information, please contact Julia Harlow at [email protected].
ORGAN TUNING & MAINTENANCE
BY MATTHEW SWINGLE New Charleston Chapter member Matthew Swingle is available for
“affordable, local, and reliable tuning and maintenance services.” He,
along with some of his students, restored the Möller organ in Lightsey
Chapel at Charleston Southern University where he teaches. The in-
strument had been inoperable since Hurricane Hugo. Contact him for
service rates: (865) 209-3443 or [email protected].
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NATIONAL CONFERENCE FOR
SACRED MUSIC
ST. MATTHEW’S LUTHERAN
CHURCH January 9–11, 2019
The National Conference for Sacred Music (NCSM) is hosted by Augsburg Fortress, Hinshaw, and
MorningStar. NCSM is supported by the Association of Lutheran Church Musicians, the Presbyterian
Association of Musicians, and The Fellowship of United Methodists in Music and Worship Arts. NCSM
is excited to announce that Dr. John Ferguson is available to step in for Al Travis who is unable to at-
tend.
Featured Presenters:
John Ferguson, Michael Burkhardt, Michael Morgan, Pearl Shangkuan, Michael Glasgow. Go here for
registration and complete information: https://www.eventbrite.com/e/national-conference-for-sacred-
music-2019-tickets-50403659703
DEUX VOIX COMES TO ST. MARK’S
Formed in 2014, Deux Voix (French for “two voices”) has amassed a rapidly growing reputation and
both national and international acclaim. Organist Stephen Distad and trumpeter Justin Langham will
dedicate the recently-installed 3-manual Allen, which previously lived at St. Stephen’s Episcopal
Church. The concert takes place on Sunday, January 20, at 4:00 pm. There will be a freewill offering.
In addition to the numerous performances in their home in southeast Texas, they have presented concerts
nationwide in over 17 states. A short list of their many performance locations includes St. Patrick’s Ca-
thedral in NYC, The Basilica of Saints Peter and Paul in Maine, the Mayo Clinic Medical Center in
Rochester, Minnesota, Washington Music Festival in Port Angeles, Washington, West Point Military
Academy, and Myers Park United Methodist in Charlotte, North Carolina. They also presented a wildly
successful headlining program for the L’Organo Series at the Piccolo Spoleto Festival in Charleston,
South Carolina in May of 2015, where they performed the formal dedication concert for the new organ
at The Citadel, and set a new record for the largest crowd for in the over thirty-year history of the series.
In August of 2018, Deux Voix toured Denmark, Sweden, and Norway as a part of their Scandinavian
Tour, and was a featured artist for the International Organ Festival in Bergen, Norway.
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In their mission to expand the world of trumpet and organ, Stephen and Justin are constantly adapting
works from other genres and instrumentations, such as jazz, Broadway, opera, and current popular mu-
sic. They also have premiered many new works written for trumpet and organ, including commissioned
works by composers such as Mark Hayes and Craig Courtney.
Deux Voix also frequently perform for private events, house concerts, restaurants in an "unplugged" set-
ting with piano, where they present pop and jazz music.
FURMAN UNIVERSITY CHURCH MUSIC CONFERENCE Furman University will host its 2019 Church Music Conference on campus
Thursday and Friday, Jan. 24 and 25, 2019. The featured clinician for the event
is Stephen Cleobury, acclaimed director of music at King’s College, Cam-
bridge, England.
The conference is open to the public. Registration for the two-day event is
$75 prior to Jan. 6, and $95 after that date as space remains. Conference at-
tendees who wish to sing in the combined choir for Friday evening’s Evensong
service, on a space available basis, must register by Nov. 15. Student registra-
tion is $50.
The conference, founded in 1971, is made possible through a grant from the
Thomson Foundation. Drawing church musicians from all over the Southeast,
the conference features nationally known clinicians who present lectures and
conduct workshops relating to the practice of church music.
One of the foremost church musicians of our time and faculty member at
King’s College since 1982, Cleobury will conduct open rehearsals of Furman’s outstanding choral en-
sembles, the Furman Singers and Furman Chamber Choir, and will also lead a demonstration rehearsal
with the youth choirs of Greenville’s Chicora Voices.
Cleobury will also speak about King’s College musical traditions, including the world-famous Festi-
val of Nine Lessons and Carols, and will conduct the Furman Singers, conference attendees, and the Par-
ish Choir of Christ Church (Episcopal), Greenville in a concluding Choral Evensong. This service will
include the premiere performance of Cleobury’s anthem, “Christ, Whose Glory Fills the Skies,” com-
missioned for the 2019 Church Music Conference.
For more information about the Church Music Conference, visit the website. Or contact confer-
ence coordinator and University Organist Charles Tompkins at 864-294-2969 and charles.tomp-
[email protected]. The Furman Department of Music may be reached at 864-294-2086 and Furman.Mu-
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CALENDAR
SATURDAY, JANUARY 5, 7:00 PM
THE DAVIDSON COLLEGE CHOIR IN
CONCERT at Second Presbyterian Church,
342 Meeting St, Charleston.
SUNDAY, JANUARY 20, 4:00 PM
DEUX VOIX IN CONCERT
Stephen Distad, organ, and Justin Langham,
trumpet, perform at St. Mark’s Episcopal
Church, 16 Thomas St, Charleston, to dedi-
cate the recently-installed 3-manual Allen.
POSITIONS AVAILABLE
CAMERON, SC: RESURRECTION LUTHERAN CHURCH (ELCA)
Resurrection Lutheran Church in Cameron, SC needs a part-time organ-
ist/pianist/choir director. Our Möller organ is further described on the Co-
lumbia Chapter of the American Guild of Organists’ website
(http://www.columbiaago.org/). Duties include playing liturgical music and
hymnody and preparing an anthem for 1 Sunday service each week, and
choir rehearsal on Wednesday night. In addition, the musician is expected
to play for Lenten mid-week services, Holy Week, and special Christmas
services in addition to funerals and weddings. Salary and vacation are com-
mensurate with experience. Please forward resume to Pastor Eric Little [email protected] or
mail to Musician Search Committee, Resurrection Lutheran Church, PO Box 427, Cameron, SC 29030.
(Posted 10/19/18)
BEAUFORT, SC: CARTERET STREET UNITED METHODIST CHURCH
Carteret Street United Methodist Church is seeking a part-time organist who
will provide music in a worshipful spirit on Sunday morning and other occa-
sions.
▪ Average worship attendance of 250.
▪ One service: 10:30AM (Year-Round), and weekly Adult Choir Rehearsals
(Wed. Sept.-May), and Monthly on Sunday evenings (June-August).
▪ Other services as needed (Christmas Eve, Advent Lunch, Lenten Lunch,
Hanging of the Green, funerals, weddings as needed)
▪ The choir is composed of 18-20 semi-professional voices who are faithfully
committed to the ministry of music. Two cantatas are presented each year.
▪ The organ of 12 ranks and chimes was built by M.P. Moller in 1976. It was rebuilt by A.E. Schlueter in
2013 and includes 36 speaking stops with standard couplers. Console accessories include a combination
action with 64 memory levels, swell and crescendo expression shoes, sforzando, transposer, and rec-
ord/playback system. The organ is prepared for MIDI voices. A grand piano is also present in the sanctuary.
For a PDF outlining qualifications, responsibilities, etc., go to www.agocharleston.org/positions-available.html.
Persons interested in applying should provide a complete resume and no less than three professional references.
Send resume and references to: Mrs. Cindy Keener, Chair, Staff-Parish Relations Committee [email protected].
Church Office phone: (843) 524-3841. 408 Carteret Street, Beaufort, SC 29902 (Posted 7/11/18)
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MOUNT PLEASANT: ST. PAUL'S LUTHERAN CHURCH (ELCA) St. Paul’s Lutheran Church in Mount Pleasant needs an organist/choir director.
They will consider one person for the position, and are willing to spit it between
two people. The church is a small one with one adult choir that meets on Wednes-
day nights (except during June and July). It has a two-manual pipe organ in the
back balcony and a grand piano in the front of the sanctuary. There is also a set of
tone chimes that haven’t been used lately, but no handbells. For those interested in
applying, please contact: Pastor Terry Hundley St. Paul’s Lutheran Church, 604
Pitt St, Mt. Pleasant, SC 29464 (843) 884-3107 or (803) 360-5294 www.saint-
pauls-mountpleasant.com (Posted 5/3/2018)
WILMINGTON, NC: IMMACULATE CONCEPTION CATHOLIC CHURCH
Immaculate Conception is seeking a full-time Director of Music and Liturgy for a
growing parish of 1,000 households ministering to the faithful coastal communities
of Carolina Beach and historic Wilmington, NC. The community is administered
by the Oblates of St. Francis de Sales. Responsibilities include the formation and
on-going support of all liturgical ministers and parish musicians. In addition, the
Director works in relationship with other staff members to support the community
to live out “Living Jesus Christ” by proclaiming the Gospel, celebrating the Eucha-
rist, nourishing our Faith, and serving all God's people with compassion, humility
and gentleness. Go to our website for a PDF describing duties, qualifications, and benefits. Please submit your
resume with cover letter expressing your understanding of liturgy and music via email to icccsearchcommit-
[email protected]. For more information please visit our website www.iccwilm.org. (Posted 4/25/2018)
MISCELLANY
AGO MUSIC EXCHANGE
There is still much music in the AGO Music Exchange housed at Second Presbyterian Church, and ad-
ditional donations have been made in the last month. Please email Julia for an updated listing. There
are 200+ titles of organ music and many choral anthems. To get a PDF listing of organ (by composer),
organ plus instrument, piano, wedding, Advent/Christmas, collections, etc., or to schedule a time to
come browse the collection, please email Julia Harlow, [email protected]. A listing of choral anthems
(SATB, SAB) is also available. For either listing, email Julia, or use the link on the Miscellany page of
the chapter website https://www.agocharleston.org/miscellany.html. As always, if you have organ or
choral music or shoes that you do not need anymore, and want to donate to the Exchange, please let
Julia know. Currently, there is a pair of nearly new organ shoes, size 10M.
AGO CHARLESTON DIRECTORIES
If you’re interested in having a PDF copy of the directory to keep on your, please contact Ed LeRoy at
[email protected]. A limited number of hard-copy directories are still available. Members of the
chapter are entitled to one copy free of charge. Others may request a copy at $5.00 each, postage in-
cluded.
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FUTURE AGO CHARLESTON MEETINGS
DEXTER KENNEDY IN RECITAL
FRIDAY, FEBRUARY 15 / 7:30 PM
FIRST (SCOTS) PRESBYTERIAN CHURCH 53 Meeting St, Charleston, 29401
This concert is presented jointly by First (Scots) and AGO Charleston
As the winner of the Grand Prix d’Interprétation at the 24th Concours In-
ternational d’Orgue de Chartres, Dexter Kennedy has established himself
internationally as “one of the greatest organists of our times” (Iceland Monitor). Praised for his “prodi-
gious technique and grand style musicality” in The American Organist, he currently serves on the music
faculty of the College of Wooster (Ohio) as Instructor of Organ and Harpsichord. During the Fall 2017
semester, Kennedy served as Visiting Assistant Professor of Organ at Oberlin College Conservatory.
CITADEL ORGAN CRAWL & POSTLUDE PROGRAM
MONDAY, MARCH 11 / 7:30 PM
THE CITADEL’S SUMMERALL CHAPEL 171 Moultrie St, Charleston, 29409
Nancy Lefter will host the chapter. Cornel Zimmer Organ Builders has already installed the Trompette
Militaire (en chamade) in the rear of the chapel (2017). Renovations have begun on the Great, Choir,
and Pedal divisions which will fill the North Chamber. Most of the original 1937 Reuter pipework is to
be reused, placed on new wind chests. To be completed late 2018. Future phases include the relocated
Swell division, and new Solo division which will both be located in the South Chamber, along with a few
more Pedal stops. Bring your favorite 3-minute postlude to see what the organ can do.
SPIRIT LINE DINNER CRUISE FRIDAY, MAY 17, 2019. BOARDING AT 6:30 PM, SHARP!
We cruised Charleston Harbor in 2017, wining and dining and dancing on the bounding main. We’ll do
it again in 2019. Details will follow closer to the date.
Doug Ludlum, January 18 Ann Hood, January 27
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CHAPTER OFFICERS 2018–2020
DEAN
Loretta Haskell
SUB-DEAN
Susanne Jeter
SECRETARY
Nancy Clayton Lefter
TREASURER, WEBMASTER
Edmund LeRoy
[email protected] Please contact the treasurer with any
changes of address, telephone number, or
other information.
MEMBERS-AT-LARGE
Ann Longdon Hood
Huey Waldon
Katie Holland
Scott Atwood
Immediate Past Dean
Jason Pedeaux
