Colin Lynch is Director of Chapel Music and School Organist at Saint Paul's School in Concord, New Hampshire, a co-ed, fully residential school rooted in the Episcopal tradition for grades 9-12. As a member of the faculty, Mr. Lynch conducts the 70-voice Saint Paul's Choir and the 24-voice Madrigal Singers and serves as organist for daily chapel services, Sunday Eucharist, and Evensong. Currently coaching with James David Christie, Mr. Lynch received his Master of Music degree in Organ Performance with Thomas Murray at the Yale University Institute of Sacred Music, where he was awarded the Director's Prize. He received his Bachelor of Music degree in Organ Performance from Northwestern University, where he studied with Douglas Cleveland. His improvisation study has been with Richard Webster, William Porter, and Jeffrey Brillhart. Mr. Lynch has held previous positions at Christ and Holy Trinity Church in Westport, Connecticut, Marquand Chapel of the Yale Divinity School, the Episcopal Church at Yale, and was organ scholar at Fourth Presbyterian Church, Chicago. He has performed throughout the United States and Europe. He has been awarded prizes in several national competitions including the Augustana Arts/Reuter Organ Competition, the Ottumwa Organ Competition, and the George Markey Memorial Organ Competition. This summer, he will serve on the faculty of the Eton Choral Course in England, and is Director of the upcoming New Hampshire "Pipe Organ Encounter", a summer program to introduce teenagers to the organ.

Epiphanie (1984) Gaston Litaize (1909-1991)

Nedelni Hudba (Sunday Music) (1958-1959) Petr Eben (1929-2007)

3. Moto Ostinato

 

Cinq improvisations (1931) Charles Tournemire (1870-1939)

2. Cantilene improvisee Reconstructed in 1958 by Maurice Durufle (19021986)

Prelude and Fugue in B major, Op. 7, No. 1 (1912) Marcel Dupre (1886-1971)

Intermission

Symphony No. 6 in B minor, Op. 59 (1930) Louis Vierne (1870-1937)

Introduction et Allegro
Aria: Andante quasi adagio

Scherzo: Vivace

Adagio: Larghetto

Final: Allegro molto

The Methuen Memorial Music Hall is located at 192 Broadway Route 28 in Methuen, Massachusetts. Methuen lies between Lawrence, Massachusetts on the south and Salem, New Hampshire on the north. It is 28 miles north of Boston. The two principal interstate highways in the area are Routes 93 and 495.

From Route 93, travel to Exit No. 48 for Route 213. Go east on Route 213 and exit at Route 28. Turn right at the end of the exit ramp and head south on Route 28 about 1/2 mile through Methuen center to the Music Hall on the right.

From Route 495, travel to Exit No. 47 for Route 213. Go west on Route 213 and exit at Route 28. Turn left at the end of the exit ramp and head south on Route 28 about 1/2 mile through Methuen center to the Music Hall on the right.

We are all saddened to hear of the recent death of Skylar Eno, 21, grandson of Cecile and Sylvio Dupuis. Our hearts go out to them, as our prayers and thoughts are with them at this difficult time.

May 31 was a wonderful day-which began for us with George Bozeman's delightful recital-a reprise of his senior recital in Texas 50 years ago! Afterwards, a phone call was made to Douglas Rafter, the founder of NHAGO and our third Dean. He currently resides in an assisted living facility in Portland, Maine. Hopefully those of the church could hear his comments over the loudspeaker as we honored him with a lifetime membership. Some of us hope to visit him this summer to present the plaque to him in person. And again, we thank George Bozeman for all his research on this.

After the concert and meeting, we went to the Holiday Inn where approximately 35 of us enjoyed a delicious Italian meal. By the way, did you have a chance to look at page 55 in the May issue of the TAO and see Gov. Lynch's proclamation for the year of the organ? Many thanks to Sylvio Dupuis for making that come into fruition!

Our evening was capped off with the presentation Charles Blood made to POE scholarship winner Christian Copeley. Speaking of Copeleys, we would like to congratulate Mary Copeley for her third place win at the L. Cameron Johnson organ competition at the University of Connecticut! Way to go, Mary!

And the last, but certainly not least, multitudinous thanks to Kevin Lindsay for many, many years as placement director, as he turns his duties over to Emery Freethey.

Please look at all the wonderful concerts that will be held during our POE week - hope to see many of you there. I hope summer is good to you - enjoy!

Liz Black

The Scholarship Committee is delighted to announce that Christian Joseph Copeley has been awarded the 2009 NHAGO Scholarship and will be attending this year’s POE in Manchester.

Christian, a thirteen year old seventh grader from Concord, is the son of Bill and Pauline Copeley and the sister of Mary Copeley, a previous scholarship recipient.  He studies piano with Rebecca Herst at the Concord Community Music School and by the time this issue of The Cypher goes to press, will have made his debut as an accompanist with the CCMS Children’s Chorus.  Christian is also very involved in various activities at Ste. Marie Church in Manchester and will be accompanying the students at the Ste. Marie Vacation Bible School this summer.

In his letter of application, Christian stated, "although learning to play the organ may be a little challenging, I think it would be fun to play the organ like my grandma Copeley used to do."   At his audition, Christian played the Chopin "Minute Waltz" as well as a ragtime composition.  He did a marvelous job, and we send along our very best wishes as he prepares to attend the POE in July.

Brookside Congregational Church (UCC)

2013 Elm Street, Manchester, NH 03102

603-669-2807

Email: pastor@brooksidecc.org

Organist/ Director of Music; for 1 Sunday service 10:00 AM; with Adult Choir.

Extra services organist would be responsible for: Lent – Wednesday night weekly services, Maundy Thursday, and Good Friday, Easter – 2 services, Christmas Eve, and as needed for denominational, ecumenical, and interfaith services of worship

$21,000- $24,000.00 yearly salary for a 15-20 hour work week with 2-4 weeks paid vacation & up to 5 sick days, depending on experience. Approximately 10-15 Weddings & or funerals per annum.

3 Manual and Pedal, , 50 Rank, 1933, Austin Pipe Organ in Excellent condition. (The Church also has a Chapel with a Pipe Organ in it, Austin, which is used occasionally for special services.)

Vacancy to be filled by November 1, 2009

Inquires made to above address OR

Elaine E. Giguere

23 Clearview Drive

Bow, NH 03304

603-224-5507

egiguere@comcast.net

 

The Congregational and Baptist Church of Chester

United Church of Christ and American Baptist Churches

P. O. Box 306

Chester, NH 03036

(603) 887-4792  (home)

revbev@gsinet.net

Organist/Choir Director; for one Sunday service with choir. Extra services for holidays would also be expected.

$10,000 annual salary for selecting choral music, rehearsing choir which sings for 10 months of the year, and working with other musicians which contribute to the worship life of the church. Includes 2 weeks of paid vacation.

Woodbury and Harris, tracker action, restored by George Bozeman.

Inquires made to above address c/o the Pastor, or Linda Noyes at (603) 887-3291

When Liz asked me to share some of my memories of POEs with you all, I thought to myself- where to begin? Having been to five Pipe Organ Encounters over the years, I have so many memories. I can honestly say these camps have changed my life… but lets see; some memories I can share:

I remember my very first POE summer of 05, was held at Wesleyan University. I was kind of nervous, this being my first time away from home for more than a week without my family. I went in thinking this would just be a fun summer camp (or a not so fun one… what do you do- play organs all day?). Little did I know that it would be a life-changing experience. During that week was the first time I met people who were extremely passionate about organ. It was also the first time I considered a career in music: a thought inspired by a
discussion led by our very own Colin Lynch! At the end of the week, another student, who is to this day a very dear friend, encouraged me to attend the next year’s POE in New York.

I did go to POE the next year, but though it wasn’t the POE I had hoped to go to in New York City, there were definitely some fun memories of that week in Syracuse. One day there were flash floods. When we were having dinner in the basement of the church with the Syracuse AGO chapter, we sat and watched as water started flowing in from the kitchen and bathroom. I also remember numerous water fights started by Paul Jacobs. He once even bought a water bottle from me for this purpose with English coins. A highlight of that POE for me was the recital at the end of the week. I was put last on the program, to play Dubois’ Toccata, after which I was asked if I would ever considered majoring in organ. This time the thought stuck even more.
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Each POE had its own interesting character, and each came with so many memories. There was always at least one masterclass during the week given by a renowned artist, as well as loads of other excellent workshops, classes, and recitals. And sometimes, we even got to visit an organ factory or theatre organ! Something I have found unique to "kid organists" is their love of hymn singing and piano jams. Wherever there is a piano at POE, there will always be people crowded around it. I remember in Northampton ’07, there would sometimes be four
people playing the dorm piano at once- but all together! Playing classical music, show tunes, or hymns, which everyone would join in. But we didn’t always need a piano to sing hymns. It would be a regular occurrence to hear hymns or anthems being sung in 4-part harmony on the back of the bus.

It’s hard to sum up the memories of five POEs in one little Cypher article, but I can easily say that I have met some of my best friends through POE. Everyone is so encouraging, and supportive. Bonding with kids who have the same passion as you - there is really nothing else like it really. Had I never gone to POE, I don’t know if I would be an organist today, and I would definitely not be the same. So, from the bottom of my heart, I want to thank Liz Black and everyone else who got me started in this journey.

Mary Copeley

Here is a list of concerts to which all NH AGO members are invited. Not all of them are open to the public, as indicated. Please contact Kathy Metivier for further details. 603-669-1891 or kmetiv@comcast.net

 

POE Concerts for the week of July 19-24

 

Sunday, July 19, 7:30 p.m. Brookside Congregational Church, 2013 Elm St., Manchester.

Peter Krasinski and Michael Smith, Organ and Piano. Open to public. Free-will offering.

 

Monday, July 20, 7:30 p.m. Chapel of St. Peter and St. Paul, St. Paul’s School, Concord.

Chelsea Chen, Organist. Open to public. Free-will offering.

 

Tuesday, July 21, 7:30 p.m. Bedford Presbyterian Church, 4 Church Rd., Bedford.

Student piano recital. Not open to public. AGO members welcome.

 

Thursday, July 23, 7:30 p.m., Church of the Transfiguration, Kelly and Alsace Streets, Manchester.

Faculty Recital. Open to the public. Free-will offering.

 

Friday, July 24, 2:30 – 4:30 p.m. First Congregational Church and Grace Church, Manchester.

Student Recitals. Not open to public. AGO members welcome.

Please attend the concerts to find out more about our wonderful teachers and recitalists.

Barbara Adler - organist at First Reformed Church, Scotia, NY and Dean of the Eastern NY Chapter.

Jonathan Bezdegian – from Paxton, MA; Oberlin Conservatory of Music, McGill University.

Vincent Carr - Associate Organist at the Cathedral Basilica of the Sacred Heart in Newark, NJ.

Chelsea Chen – Juilliard graduate and Fulbright scholar; Yale School of Music.

Ray Cornils - Municipal Organist for the City of Portland; First Parish Church, UCC in Brunswick, ME.

Ken Cowan - Assistant Professor of Organ at Westminster Choir College.

Bill Degan - Organist and Choir Director of the Bristol (Connecticut) Baptist Church.

Kenneth Grinnell - Minister of Music of the First Congregational Church of Manchester.

Wesley Hall - from Spencer, Massachusetts; organ performance major at the Oberlin Conservatory of Music; faculty member 2008 Pipe Organ Encounter.

Peter Krasinski - Organist at First Church of Christ, Scientist in Providence Rhode Island and Beth El Temple Center Synagogue in Belmont MA.

Christian Lane - Assistant University Organist and Choirmaster at Harvard University.

Nicole Marane – Associate Director of Music and Associate Organist at Peachtree Road United Methodist Church in Atlanta , GA.

Amanda Mole - Organist and Music Director of the First Baptist Church in Penfield, NY.

Grant Moss - Smith College Organist.

Larry Schipull - Professor of Music at Mount Holyoke College; organist First Congregational Church of South Hadley, MA.

Carolyn Skelton - organist of Emmanuel Church in Manchester-by-the-Sea, MA.

John Skelton - Director of Music at Maple Street Congregational Church, UCC, Danvers, MA.

Michael Wayne Smith - Organist and Director of Choral Music at Groton School, Groton, MA.

Peter Stoltzfus Berton - Organist and Choir Director of All Saints Church, Worcester.

The Rye Congregational Church Concert Committee is pleased to announce the Abendmusik Fine Arts Concert Series to be held this summer, in July and August at Rye Congregational Church, 580 Washington Road, in Rye, NH (03870). Four evening concerts will be performed in the main sanctuary, each beginning at 7:30 PM. A reception with refreshments and an opportunity to greet the artists will follow each concert, in fellowship hail. We are delighted to present a series with exceptional Artists, including Organ Scholars Jennifer McPherson and Katelyn Emerson:

Saturday, July 11: Arlene Kies, Concert Pianist, will play Kreisleriana, one of the most famous masterworks of Robert Schumann. Arlene will also play three Ragtime pieces composed by her husband, Christopher Kies, which follows on Chris playing Ragtime for us, last year! The performance will also celebrate Chris’s thirty years of instruction at the University of New Hampshire, where both Arlene and Chris are members of the Music faculty. With both classical drama and ragtime fun, Arlene will surely open our series with power and verve- and one of the composers will be present!

Saturday, July 18, The Charlie Jennison Quartet, will perform Jazz standards, contemporary, and original works in the classic Jazz ensemble- a Quartet of consummate musicians including Charlie on Saxophones; Ryan Parker on Piano; Keala Kaumeheiwa on Bass; and Les Harris on Drums. Among the best Jazz musicians to be found anywhere, it will be just like a night in NYC. Foot tapping and smiles will be an appropriate response to this music, but you won’t have to travel far to hear it! Saturday, August 1, Katelyn Emerson and Jennifer McPherson, Organists, each perform solo works from among the great organ literature, including J.S Bach and J. Langlais. Highly entertaining and inspiring, these two young concert artists truly enliven the venerable art of organ playing, and audiences will have a special treat when they perform together- four hands and four feet, at the same time! AGO members and friends will be interested to know that Katelyn studies with Ray Cornils at Portland City Hall, and she has performed on the Kotzschmar organ there; and Jennifer McPherson is the recent recipient of a full tuition scholarship to College of the Holy Cross where she will study Organ with James David Christie.

Saturday, August 8, Paul Dykstra, Pianist and Beth Pearson, Cellist, perform solo piano and cello works in an exciting finale to our season, including the Ballade No. 1 in G Minor, Op. 23, by Frédéric Chopin. The artists will combine their extensive performance experience to bring Russian Romanticism to RCC with the famous Cello and Piano Sonata in G Minor, Op.19, by Sergei Rachmaninoff.

Ticket Information: $15.00 at the door. $12.00 in advance. Children 12 and under are free. Tickets may be purchased through the church. Contact Leigh or Lucy at (603) 964-4061.

Concert Tickets

Early Ticket purchase

Adult $12.00

Children 12 & under free

Tickets at the door

Adults $15.00

Children 12 under free