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Past issues of the Utah Valley Chapter newsletter and other historical
information are archived here ________ ___________ Chapter
Officers 2010-2012 Dean Florence Hawkinson Sub-Dean Ruth Eldredge Registrar David Chamberlin Secretary Miranda Wilcox Newsletter Editor Carol Dean, CAGO Website Editor DeeAnn Stone Historian Susan Morris Education Lori Serr, CAGO Publicity Steve Wright BYU Student Rep. Sheri Peterson Members-at-Large Ruth Ann Hay Laura Pettersson Lella Pomeroy ________ A year-by-year outline of our chapter
activities since 1987. (without music)
Resources for LDS Organists |
Welcome to the website for the Utah Valley Chapter of
the American Guild of Organists. We
hope the information on this site will be helpful to you. Our chapter
is committed to helping all organists-- beginners to advanced--by offering
workshops, lectures, recitals, and other activities to help improve their
organ skills. Anyone who is interested
in the organ, even if you’re not an organist,
is invited to come learn with us. To help
facilitate this learning, we have a unique opportunity to have the support
and help of the Brigham Young University organ faculty, who willingly give
their time and expertise to help us train and educate organists. At our
chapter meetings, we offer help on a basic level from learning to play hymns
to learning about the most difficult works from famous composers, as well as
other interesting topics. AGO offers
various certification levels to help facilitate and encourage learning and
skill development. PDF forms outlining
the requirements for certification can be downloaded from the National
Headquarters site here. Brigham
Young University also offers a wonderful organ certification program that is
well worth your time and effort to complete.
Information about their certification program, as well as the annual
organ workshop, and other information can be found here. We encourage
anyone who is interested to become a member and join our chapter. Being part of AGO is a life-enriching
experience. Click here for a membership form! ____________________________________________ Become a member of the Guild The Guild extends a cordial invitation
to organists and organ enthusiasts of all ages to join with us in promoting
the organ, encouraging excellence in the performance of organ and choral
music, and participating in a forum for the mutual support, inspiration,
education, and certification of its members. While membership is not required
to participate in the Utah Valley Chapter, we sincerely appreciate your
support. Mission Statement: The purpose of
the American Guild of Organists is to promote the organ in its historic and
evolving roles, to encourage excellence in the performance of organ and
choral music, and to provide a forum for mutual support, inspiration,
education, and certification of Guild members. ________________________________________________
Enjoy organ music in its infinite variety each week with PIPEDREAMS
from American Public Media, heard on KBYU-FM Classical 89, every Sunday night
at 9:00 pm. For more information see www.classical89.org/programs/pipedreams. Also listen to PIPEDREAMS on the internet at any time (24/7) at www.pipedreams.org. ________________________________________________ ________________________________________ Greetings from your Councillor for Professional Development, Marlene C. Hallstrom, CAGO This newsletter
comes to you to share information about some of the benefits of membership in
the American Guild of Organists, specifically in the area of professional
development. Click here for more. |
Dean’s May Message Since this is my
final Dean’s message, it seems appropriate to express my appreciation for
your support these past two years. I have enjoyed the association with Board
members, Chapter members, and fellow organ geeks! Working with you has been
uplifting and inspiring. My life has been enriched by knowing you. In reflecting upon
our activities as a chapter these past two years, a well-known verse by Ralph
Waldo Emerson came to my mind. I hope he will forgive my interjections—they
just seemed to fit so well . . . What is success? To
laugh often and much; Friday Night Informals To win the respect
of intelligent people and the affection of children; Pedals, Pipes and Pizza To earn the
appreciation of honest critics and endure the betrayal of false friends; Super Saturday Organ Workshops To appreciate
beauty; Bach Chapter Member Recitals To find the best in
others; Tribute to Don Cook To leave the world a
bit better, whether by a healthy child, a garden patch or a redeemed social
condition; Christmas Recital at Utah State
Hospital To know even one
life has breathed easier because you have lived; The continued support and
encouragement I received from chapter members This is to have
succeeded. Thank you, friends,
for making this chapter a success. Florence ______________________________________ Employment Opportunities Orem Community Church is looking for an
organist for the summer. Anyone interested in this position, contact Florence
at wardorganist@gmail.com or
801.373.7495 The position of Director of Information
Technology and Digital Communications is currently available with the
National AGO Guild. Click here for
a copy of the memo. ____________________________________ Be
sure to check back often for updates Website
last updated May 3, 2012 Contact DeeAnn Stone, website editor at dstone@uvago.org, if you have
something you would like to have included on the website, i.e. recitals,
lectures, musical items for sale, helpful hints, quotes, links to other music-related
websites, etc. |
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