Here’s our meeting schedule for the year. Get out
your calendars right now and mark these dates. As
usual, most of these meetings will be preceded by
dinner and an opportunity for fellowship. Details of
each meeting, and driving directions, will be provided
in each monthly issue of OPUS.
Sunday, September 23, 2007, at 5 p.m. (*Note the date*)
Dr. Alec Wyton Memorial Evensong
Location: Christ Church Cathedral, St. Louis
We kick off the year with an Evensong service honoring Dr. Alec Wyton, who died in March 2007. He served as organist/choirmaster at Christ Church Cathedral from 1950 to 1954, and then for 20 years at the Cathedral of St. John the Divine in New York City. Several Chapter members will participate in the service, and all are invited to greet friends and colleagues at a reception following the service.
Monday, October 22, 2007
Workshop/Masterclass with John Weaver
Venue: St. Peter’s Episcopal Church, Ladue
Dr. John Weaver, one of the most notable teachers and performers in the country, will give a workshop for Chapter members. He served as director of music and organist at Madison Avenue Presbyterian Church for 35 years and was head of the Organ Department at both the Curtis Institute of Music and the Juilliard School. Dr. Weaver will perform a recital at St. Peter’s the following day (Tuesday) at 7:30 p.m.
Monday, November 26, 2007
Abendmusik: Celebrating the 300th Anniversary of Dietrich Buxtehude’s Death
Venue: St. Louis Abbey (Priory Chapel), Creve Coeur
This program will feature organ, choral and instrumental music by Dietrich Buxtehude and contemporaries, modeled on the Abendmusik services that the composer organized in Lübeck.
Friday, January 4, 2008
Epiphany Party
Venue: Chapter member’s home (TBA)
We will gather for some post-holiday revelry at a Guild member’s home. The evening will include a potluck dinner, generous libations, and time to meet and greet your colleagues and friends.
Saturday, January 26, 2008 10:30 a.m. to 12:30 p.m. (*Note the date*)
Paraclete Press Workshop/Reading Session
Venue: Second Presbyterian Church
Jim Jordan from Paraclete Press in Orleans, Mass., will present a Saturday morning workshop featuring choral and organ music from their catalog. The workshop will also include discussion about how we can raise the sights and spirits of our choirs though thoughtful repertoire choices.
Monday, February 25, 2008
Jean Langlais Celebration
Venue: The Cathedral Basilica of St. Louis, John
and Karen Romeri, hosts.
This program will feature organ, choral and instrumental music by Dietrich Buxtehude, modeled on the Abendmusik services that the composer organized in Lübeck. This ‘sacred concert’ will be performed by Speculum animae, an ensemble comprised of musicians from the University of Missouri-Kansas City, directed by faculty member Ryan Board. You are welcome to invite friends, choir members and colleagues to this unique event. Ann Labounsky, guest speaker.
Monday, March 31, 2008
Music for Organ and Solo Instruments
Venue: Central Presbyterian Church, Phil Rowland,
host.
If you are looking for repertoire that features the organ in collaboration with solo
instruments, this program will provide you with some exciting possibilities. We’ll hear
selections from a range of periods and styles, including organ and violin, flute, saxophone,
contrabassoon, French horn, and harp.
Monday, April 28, 2008
A Fireside Chat with Robert Bergt
Venue: Concordia Seminary, Koburg Hall
St. Louis AGO member Robert Bergt is internationally recognized as a Bach scholar and
the conductor of the American Kantorei, an ensemble that is dedicated to the works of
the composer. Join us for a conversation about music of the Bach and hear Maestro
Bergt’s insights on a variety of topics f ollowed by a short recital in the Chapel of St. Timothy and
Titus.
Monday, May 19, 2008
Annual Chapter Banquet
Venue: First Presbyterian Church of Kirkwood, William
Stein, host
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