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2008-2009 Newsletters Past issues of the Utah Valley Chapter newsletter and other historical
information are archived here |
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! ____________________________________________ August 4-7, 2009 –
BYU Organ Workshop See: http://organworkshop.byu.edu Develop or enhance organ-playing skills for your own enjoyment, for church
service, or for teaching! Discover and improve your talents and proficiency
as you learn valuable techniques and tips from skilled instructors. Whether
you are a beginning or an experienced organist, the BYU Organ Workshop has
much in store for you--over 60 classes in organ technique and repertoire,
hymn playing, organ registration, music theory, practice tips and more;
discounted enrollment in a BYU Independent Study Organ Performance class;
organ recital, hymn sing, bus trip to Tabernacle Choir and Cathedral of the
Madeleine, private organ instruction, etc. Instructors will include some of Utah Valley AGO members and guest
instructors from out of state; organ concert performance by James Welch and
Lella Pomeroy. Save money by registering before July 14 and avoid the late
registration fees! Go to http://organworkshop/byu.edu
or call (801) 422-8925. E-mail: organworkshop@byu.edu _____ James Welch recital at Tabernacle On Friday, August 7, 2009, at 7:30 p.m., Temple Square
Performances will present concert organist James Welch at the Salt Lake
Tabernacle in a recital featuring two major works for the organ: First,
the monumental Symphony No. 1 by
Louis Vierne; and second, the premiere performance of Utah composer Rulon
Christiansen's Lyric Symphony,
completed this year. Both of these works are eminently suited to the
tonal resources of the organ as well as the reverberant acoustics of the
Tabernacle. James Welch, organist of Louis Vierne was organist of Notre Dame Cathedral in Rulon Christiansen, well known organist and composer from This will be an exceptional opportunity to hear a symphony of
Vierne in its entirety, and also to experience the first performance of a
major work, the first of its kind, by a |
Become a member of the Guild Renewal period set through July 31, 2009 The renewal period for membership in the American Guild of Organists (AGO)
for the 2009-2010 program year is open through July 31, 2009. The Guild
extends an 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. Voting Members All dues for voting membership are collected by local AGO chapters. The
local portion of dues is retained by the chapter to support its programs and
functions. The national portion is forwarded to AGO National Headquarters to
support regional and national programs and operations and to provide a
one-year (12 issues) subscription to The
American Organist magazine (TAO), the official journal of the American
Guild of Organists. Friends of the Chapter Dues rates for “Chapter Friends” are set and retained by the local chapter.
A minimum $25 donation provides you with chapter participation only and does
not include a subscription to TAO. Membership is open to all interested individuals. A completed
application form must accompany dues of each new member. Forms and information
are available on this site or from our local chapter registrar, Joan Barnett. _________ Photos from Chapter Informal Recitals ·
Photos from the January 16, 2009 Informal Recital
at the Provo Tabernacle ·
Photos from the May 15, 2009 Informal Recital at the Salt Lake Tabernacle __________________________________________ Organ Videos John Scott plays Guilmant: “March on a Theme of Handel,” at Saint
Thomas Church Fifth Avenue in NYC. This was recorded on May 30, 2009, by Joe
Vitacco.
Amazing performance by Cameron Carpenter, playing Sousa’s “Stars and
Stripes Forever.”
_____ Be sure to check back often for updates Website updated July 2, 2009 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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SUPER
SATURDAY ORGAN
WORKSHOP HANDOUTS
(PDF) April 25,
2009 Mike Carson Don Cook Don Cook Carol Dean Felipe
Dominguez Alena Hall Ruth Ann Hay Wendy Hope Lella Pomeroy _______ April 26,
2008 (PDF) |
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A year-by-year outline of our chapter
activities since 1987. (without music) |
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Resources for LDS Organists New URL Please update your bookmarks and links! |
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Chapter Officers 2008-2010 Dean Mike Carson Sub-Dean Gayle Farnsworth Secretary Trudy Barnes Treasurer Joan Barnett Newsletter Editor Carol Dean Website Editor DeeAnn Stone Publicity Mark Clark Historian Florence
Hawkinson Education Lori Serr BYU Student Rep. Felipe Dominguez Members-at-Large David Chamberlin Ruth Ann Hay Lella Pomeroy Claire Rogers |
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