Tuesday, September 19th, 2017 at 7:00 p.m.
"Components of Service Playing Workshop"
Riverside Park United Methodist Church
819 park Street, Jacksonville
TIME: 7:00
We were thrilled to have Andrew Clarke open our recent regional convention with a concert at Riverside Baptist Church. In addition to his work as a consummate church musician and composer, he has amazed Jacksonville audiences for nearly four decades with his exciting improvisations. Andy is one of the esteemed organists of our city and we’ll all have a chance to learn from him on Tuesday, September 19th in a workshop on “Components of Service Playing.”
Some of the topics he will cover:Enlivening your hymn playing through variations
“Up to and Through the Doxology” – places you might need to improvise and hints on doing so
Organ Registration for Congregation vs. Choral Singing
How to Turn a Hymn into an Anthem
Q & A
"Components of Service Playing Workshop"
Riverside Park United Methodist Church
819 park Street, Jacksonville
TIME: 7:00
We were thrilled to have Andrew Clarke open our recent regional convention with a concert at Riverside Baptist Church. In addition to his work as a consummate church musician and composer, he has amazed Jacksonville audiences for nearly four decades with his exciting improvisations. Andy is one of the esteemed organists of our city and we’ll all have a chance to learn from him on Tuesday, September 19th in a workshop on “Components of Service Playing.”
Some of the topics he will cover:Enlivening your hymn playing through variations
“Up to and Through the Doxology” – places you might need to improvise and hints on doing so
Organ Registration for Congregation vs. Choral Singing
How to Turn a Hymn into an Anthem
Q & A
Sunday, October 8, 2017
" A Hymn Festival for the Autumnal Feasts: Hymns for Reformation Sunday, All Saints Sunday, Christ the King Sunday, and Thanksgiving"
Hendricks Avenue Baptist Church
4001 Hendricks Avenue
5:00 p.m.
Hendricks Avenue Baptist Church was generous to our chapter by providing a space for the Quimby Regional Competition for Young Organists. HAB is opening its doors to us again for a hymn festival on October 8th at 5:00 p.m. Several members of our chapter will accompany hymns using free introductions, alternate harmonization’s, and other techniques that enliven hymn singing. HAB’s own choir will provide support for the hymn singing and their handbell choir will perform. Organists who have been tapped to play include: Tim Tuller, Ray McDonald, David Emery, Cathy Fortson Green, and Esther Kirkham.
" A Hymn Festival for the Autumnal Feasts: Hymns for Reformation Sunday, All Saints Sunday, Christ the King Sunday, and Thanksgiving"
Hendricks Avenue Baptist Church
4001 Hendricks Avenue
5:00 p.m.
Hendricks Avenue Baptist Church was generous to our chapter by providing a space for the Quimby Regional Competition for Young Organists. HAB is opening its doors to us again for a hymn festival on October 8th at 5:00 p.m. Several members of our chapter will accompany hymns using free introductions, alternate harmonization’s, and other techniques that enliven hymn singing. HAB’s own choir will provide support for the hymn singing and their handbell choir will perform. Organists who have been tapped to play include: Tim Tuller, Ray McDonald, David Emery, Cathy Fortson Green, and Esther Kirkham.
Tuesday, November 14, 2017
An Anthem Reading Session with Mary Holladay and Ray McDonald
Time: 7:00 pm (punch bowl at 6:30)
First United Methodist Church
225 East Duval Street
Mary Holladay will lead us through several recent publications from MorningStar’s catalogue. The Rev. Mary Holladay is the Minister of Music/Organist/Choir at First United Methodist Church, a post she has held since 2011. Mary also led a workshop on practice techniques at our regional convention last June.
Ray McDonald will present tried-and-true anthems that have served church musicians well over time. The anthems will cover a variety of styles and voicings. You might be surprised how many of these “warhorses” you don’t know and you might be inspired to dig some out after a long rest. Ray is the Director of Music and Organist at Memorial Presbyterian Church in St. Augustine.
Both of our presenters are experienced church musicians who know how to find music that works for every situation. These anthems will cover the range of voicings from unison to SATB.
The location for this event is First United Methodist Church at 225 East Duval Street. Park in the parking lot across the street from the main entrance. The date of the event is Tuesday, November 14th. We’ll have fellowship with refreshments at 6:30 in the foyer and the reading session will begin at 7:00 in the sanctuary. Feel free to invite singers from your choirs.
An Anthem Reading Session with Mary Holladay and Ray McDonald
Time: 7:00 pm (punch bowl at 6:30)
First United Methodist Church
225 East Duval Street
Mary Holladay will lead us through several recent publications from MorningStar’s catalogue. The Rev. Mary Holladay is the Minister of Music/Organist/Choir at First United Methodist Church, a post she has held since 2011. Mary also led a workshop on practice techniques at our regional convention last June.
Ray McDonald will present tried-and-true anthems that have served church musicians well over time. The anthems will cover a variety of styles and voicings. You might be surprised how many of these “warhorses” you don’t know and you might be inspired to dig some out after a long rest. Ray is the Director of Music and Organist at Memorial Presbyterian Church in St. Augustine.
Both of our presenters are experienced church musicians who know how to find music that works for every situation. These anthems will cover the range of voicings from unison to SATB.
The location for this event is First United Methodist Church at 225 East Duval Street. Park in the parking lot across the street from the main entrance. The date of the event is Tuesday, November 14th. We’ll have fellowship with refreshments at 6:30 in the foyer and the reading session will begin at 7:00 in the sanctuary. Feel free to invite singers from your choirs.
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Friday, January 12, 2018
6:00 pm
Annual Post-Holiday Member Gathering
Our post holiday gathering has become a popular event for our membership! We'll meet at the home of one of our members and enjoy holiday food and lively conversation. There's an organ in the house, so there will probably be some singing and other music making involved. Put this on your calendar NOW, because you don't want to miss it.
Friday, January 12, 2018
6:00 pm
Annual Post-Holiday Member Gathering
Our post holiday gathering has become a popular event for our membership! We'll meet at the home of one of our members and enjoy holiday food and lively conversation. There's an organ in the house, so there will probably be some singing and other music making involved. Put this on your calendar NOW, because you don't want to miss it.
Beaches Fine Arts Series
Underwritten in part by the Jacksonville Chapter of the American Guild of Organists
presents
Adam Brakel
Sunday, January 21st at 4:00 p.m.
St. John's Cathedral
256 East Church Street, Jacksonville
This performer needs no introduction to organ concert enthusiasts. He won his first AGO scholarship as a junior in high school and his career since then has been a whirlwind of winning competitions and acclaimed performances. Read more at: www.adambrakel.com/home.html
This concert is free.
Underwritten in part by the Jacksonville Chapter of the American Guild of Organists
presents
Adam Brakel
Sunday, January 21st at 4:00 p.m.
St. John's Cathedral
256 East Church Street, Jacksonville
This performer needs no introduction to organ concert enthusiasts. He won his first AGO scholarship as a junior in high school and his career since then has been a whirlwind of winning competitions and acclaimed performances. Read more at: www.adambrakel.com/home.html
This concert is free.
AGO Member Recital: Chohee Kim
Sunday, February 11, 2018
TIME: 4:00 pm
Southside United Methodist Church
3120 Hendricks Avenue
We are delighted to announce that Chohee Kim will give a concert at Southside United Methodist Church, where Chohee is the organist. The program will consist of repertoire of JS Bach, C M Widor, and Naji Hakim. The 51-rank pipe organ was installed by Schantz Organ Co. in the 1980s.
Chohee is truly a treasure of our AGO region. Many of you heard her accompany the Jacksonville Children Chorus in Jacoby Hall during our convention. In addition she is well known around town as a fantastic accompanist and organist: this is guaranteed to be a terrific concert!
Sunday, February 11, 2018
TIME: 4:00 pm
Southside United Methodist Church
3120 Hendricks Avenue
We are delighted to announce that Chohee Kim will give a concert at Southside United Methodist Church, where Chohee is the organist. The program will consist of repertoire of JS Bach, C M Widor, and Naji Hakim. The 51-rank pipe organ was installed by Schantz Organ Co. in the 1980s.
Chohee is truly a treasure of our AGO region. Many of you heard her accompany the Jacksonville Children Chorus in Jacoby Hall during our convention. In addition she is well known around town as a fantastic accompanist and organist: this is guaranteed to be a terrific concert!
JaxAGO Members Recital
Tuesday, April 10 2018
TIME: 7:00 pm
St. Matthew's Catholic Church
1773 Blanding Boulevard
More information to be posted later.
Tuesday, April 10 2018
TIME: 7:00 pm
St. Matthew's Catholic Church
1773 Blanding Boulevard
More information to be posted later.
Annual Membership Dinner/
Tuesday, May 8, 2018
Episcopal Church of the Redeemer
7500 Southside Boulevard
Join your friends and colleagues for a savory meal and musical shenanigans! The menu, cost, and instructions for making reservations will be provided as the date approaches.
Tuesday, May 8, 2018
Episcopal Church of the Redeemer
7500 Southside Boulevard
Join your friends and colleagues for a savory meal and musical shenanigans! The menu, cost, and instructions for making reservations will be provided as the date approaches.