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 Weekly Update - Cleveland Chapter
American Guild of Organists
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From the Dean
 | | Fern Jennings |
At this time of the year many of us are winding down our programs for the current year while at the same time planning programs for next season. This is a good time to remind you to utilize our on-line Google calendar found on our website agocleveland.org, both for posting your events and for checking what is already planned. Dan Hathaway of Cleveland Classical also maintains a long-term calendar and is happy to receive your concert listings as they are scheduled. A phone call to him could also identify dates on which other organ and choral programs might be already planned. That said we are blessed to live in a culturally rich, and vibrant musical community where there are always a multitude of choices. So many concerts, so little time. (Reminder to self, send off the programs already planned at First Unitarian for fall to these event calendars.)
Best to you,
Fern
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Upcoming Cleveland Chapter Events
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ANNUAL MEETING, SUNDAY, MAY 19, 4:00 PM
Our annual Meeting will be held at Lakewood Presbyterian Church, 14502 Detroit Ave., Lakewood. We will hear a concert at 4pm by Good Company, a Vocal Ensemble. The concert is entitled "Plaintive Notes" and includes music by Pergolesi, Monteverdi, David Conte, Eric Whitacre, Rebecca Clarke, Emma Lou Diemer, and more. Karen Weaver is the director. Chapter member Patrick Wickcliffe will accompany.
A reception will follow the concert. Hearty appetizers and desserts will be served. Our annual meeting will begin at about 6pm.
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NEXT EXECUTIVE COMMITTEE MEETING
Monday, June 3, 7:30 PM Location: TBA. Current and incoming officers and executive committee members are urged to attend.
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LAST MINUTE OPPORTUNITY: MASTERCLASS WITH TON KOOPMAN
Church of the Covenant is hosting a masterclass with Ton Koopman on the church's new baroque organ this afternoon, Thursday, May 2, 3:30-6:30pm. The masterclass is sponsored by Oberlin College and will feature students from Oberlin. Since seating is limited in the gallery, you MUST contact Jonathan Moyer and let him know you are interested in attending. Call him at his office 216-421-0482. Jonathan apologizes about the very last minute notice, but this was all put together very quickly.
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THE NEWBERRY ORGAN DEDICATION AT THE CHURCH OF THE COVENANT
11205 Euclid Avenue, Cleveland
Sunday, May 12, 2013 10:00 AM Dedication Service featuring organ, period instruments, and choir Sing Joyfully by William Byrd Psalm 150 by Heinrich Schütz Omnes gentes plaudite by Giovanni Gabrieli 11:30 AMLecture by Jonathan Moyer, Director of Music at Church of the Covenant 2:00 PMDedication Recital by JAMES DAVID CHRISTIE Chair of the Organ Department, Oberlin College |
JUBILATION CHOIR FESTIVAL
On Thursday & Friday, May 9 & 10 at 8:00pm the final rounds of the sixth annual WCLVJUBILATION Elizabeth Stuart Church Choir Festival, cosponsored by the Cathedral of St John, featuring six Church Choirs from Northeast Ohio will be held.
Choirs performing Thursday evening:
Gesu Parish Choir (University Hts)
St Casimir Parish Choir (Cleveland)
St Sebastian Parish Choir (Akron).
Choirs performing Friday evening:
Suffield United Church of Christ (Mogadore)
St Hilary Parish Choir (Fairlawn)
Ensemble of Federated Church, UCC (Chagrin Falls).
The six choirs will each present a 20-minute program adjudicated by a panel of distinguished judges: Robert Page, Frank Bianchi, Peter Jarjisian. The annual Festival will be broadcast live over WCLV FM104.9, hosted by Robert Conrad, president, WCLV.
Cathedral of St John, Helen D Schubert Concert Series, 1007 Superior Ave (at E 9th St), downtown Cleveland. Freewill offering; Free secure parking: Cathedral Garage on Rockwell Ave at E 9th St.
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TODAY IN CLASSICAL MUSIC HISTORY
 | | Alessandro Scarlatti |
Alessandro Scarlatti was born on this date in 1660 in Sicily. He was the founder of the Neopolitan school of opera. He was the father of the composer Domenico Scarlatti. Here is a link to his radiant "Gloria" from the St. Cecilia Mass.
 | | Alessandro Scarlatti - Messa di S.Cecilia : Gloria |
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Concerts of Interest
Some of our concert listings have been gleaned from ClevelandClassical. For a complete list of concerts plus previews, reviews and more from Cleveland's classical music scene click the link www.clevelandclassical.com.
Saturday May 4 7:00 pm - Medina Chorus, Kurt Sauer, director. Program includes music by Handel, Rossini, Lauridsen, Reger, Dvorak, Foster & Porter. Medina Presbyterian Church, 5020 Burgundy Bay Blvd., Medina. $10, $7 students & seniors at the door.
Saturday May 4 7:30 pm - Summit Choral Society, Frank C. Jacobs, conducting. Handel's Messiah. E.J. Thomas Hall, University of Akron, 198 Hill St. $25, $20, $15, discounts for students & seniors.
Sunday May 5 1:00 pm - Old Stone Choir in Concert, JR Fralick, conductor, Emily Meixner, organ. Choral, ensemble & solo works. Concerts at Old Stone Series. Old Stone Church, Public Square, Cleveland. Freewill offering.
Sunday May 5 8:00 pm - Oberlin Musical Union, College Choir & Treble Ensemble, Jason Harris, conducting, with Scott VanOrnum, organ, Kayleigh Decker, mezzo-soprano & Rob McGuinness, baritone. Duruflé's Quatre motets sur des themes gregoriens & Requiem & Fauré's Cantique de Jean Racine. Finney Chapel, Oberlin College, 90 N. Professor St. Free.
Sunday May 5 3:00 pm. John Sherer, Organ. First Lutheran Church, 603 Washington Ave. Lorain.
Sunday May 5 7:30 pm West Shore Chorale Samson, Handel. Magnificant Center for the Performing Arts, 20770 Hilliard Boulevard, Rocky River. Tiks: $15.
Wednesday May 8 12:10 pm Rustles of Spring. Soprano Nanette Canfield, flutist Sean Gabriel, and pianist Todd Wilson offer a fun program of music for and about spring!
Sponsor: Carmen Massaro. Trinity Cathedral, 2230 Euclid Ave. Cleveland.
Wednesday May 8 12:15 pm - Florence Mustric, organ. "Ain't nothin' but a scale". Music by Bach, Alain, Elmore and others. Beckerath organ. Trinity Lutheran Church, W. 30th & Lorain, Cleveland. Freewill offering.
Thursday and Friday May 9 and 10 8:00 pm Jubilation Choir Festival. Cathedral of St. John, 1007 Superior Ave. Cleveland
Sunday May 12 11:00 am The children and youth of Fairmount present Allen Pote's The Lost Boy: Young Jesus in the Temple. Fairmount Presbyterian 2757 Fairmount Blvd., Cleveland Heights
Sunday, May 12 10:00 am The Newberry Organ Dedication service, 11:30 am Lecture & 2:00 pm Recital with James David Christie. Church of the Covenant. 11205 Euclid Ave. Cleveland
Wednesday May 15 12:10 pm The Kenny Davis Jazz Quartet
Trumpeter Kenny Davis and the members of his quartet are all stars of the Cleveland jazz scene and beyond. Don't miss this highlight of the Brownbag season! Trinity Cathedral, 2230 Euclid Ave. Cleveland. Sponsor: The Rt. Rev. Mark Hollingsworth, Jr.
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A Note About Job Postings
Gerry Mass, our Cleveland Chapter Placement Officer collects and updates job openings in the area. Although they are not listed in the weekly updates, there is a link in the "Quick Links" section every week that will take you to the updated list on the chapter website. Questions or need help finding a position? Email: placement@agocleveland.org
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About These Updates
Each week on Thursday, we publish this email newsletter to help you stay informed about activities and programs of the Cleveland AGO Chapter. Questions or comments? Please let us know:
The deadline each week is Wednesday at noon for Thursday publication.
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Contact Us
American Guild of Organists Cleveland Chapter
21600 Shaker Blvd
Shaker Heights, Ohio 44122
216-751-2320
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About Us
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.
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