On November 10, 2007 at 7:30 P.M. at the First Baptist Church on Main Street in
Brattleboro, VT. Mary Milkey-May will perform works of Bach, Mendelssohn, Karg-Elert, Purvis and others on
the church's Estey Organ. A suggested $10 donation will go directly to benefit the organ maintenance fund.
Christa Rakich, concert and recording artist, and Distinguished Artist in Residence at First
Lutheran Church in Boston who plays the Richards & Fowkes Opus 10 organ, will present a recital on
this organ on Sunday, November 11, 2007, at 3 p.m. at the First Church of Deerfield,
71 Old Main St., Deerfield, MA. This event is part of The Brick Church Music Series at the church.
A reception will follow the concert. Suggested donation: $10.00. For more information contact Jean
Pitman Turner, A.G.O. Springfield Chapter: (413) 774-2657.
St. Denis Parish, Hanover, N.H. is featuring a N.H. Master Chorale Concert, November 18
at 4:00 with conductor Dan Perkins. Admission is free. This concert is part of the church's on-going
centennial celebration. Works included a newly commissioned set of pieces by Jonathan Santore, and "Night
Pieces," by J.A.C. Redford. Harp, English horn, French horn, viola and cello will accompany these two works.
Additional music is by Distler, Bruckner, Gjeilo (a Norwegian composer), as well as two Peruvian pieces
from the chorale's recent summer concert tour.
On Sunday, December 2, Grace Church in Rutland will present the annual performances of
Handel's "Messiah". The Rutland Area Chorus, soloists and orchestra will perform the concerts at
3:30 PM and 7:00 PM under the direction of Rip Jackson. A free will offering will be accepted
and a reception will follow the 7:00 PM performance. For more information, please call the church office
at (802) 775-4301.
The Cathedral Church of St. Paul, Burlington, Vermont will offere a special service on
Sunday, December 16 at 5:00 PM featuring The Great O Antiphons of Advent. The Cathedral
choirs, under the direction of Mark Howe, sing at this festive candlelit service. Music will include
Peter Hallock's setting of the seven Great O Antiphons, as well as works by William Byrd, Ellen Gilson
Voth, Michael Fleming, and others. Festive banners designed by Judith McManis will adorn the nave.
The Wills Memorial Pipe Organ Concert Series will be held at St. Peter's Episcopal Church,
Bennington, Vermont as part of the Cornerstone Centennial Celebrations, 2007-2008. These events feature
the refurbished 1938 Estey pipe organ given in memory of Harry Wills by William Wills, Lt. Governor of
Vermont, 1937-1941, and Governor of Vermont, 1941-1945. Concerts are Sundays at 3:00 PM.
Tickets are $20 for the 3-concert series or $8 each. Call (802) 442-2911 to reserve tickets. After-concert
receptions will be held in the St. Peter's Guild Room. This series is sponsored by Wills Insurance and
Bob and Cora May Howe. The dates and organists performing are:
Jan. 13 Randall Krum
Apr. 13 Anne Marcure
The Cathedral of St. Paul, Burlington, Vermont, will feature Randall Krum at the organ for a
Tuesday - 12 to 1 recital on January 15. The event will showcase the dazzle of the Royal
Court with church music for the French Baroque organ. This is a free, informal noontime concert. Bring a
bag lunch, and coffee and tea are provided.
A small but lively Episcopal church in St. Johnsbury, Vermont, in the Northeast Kingdom, seeks a
creative, hopefully experienced organist for 3 Sunday morning services per month with occasional special
services. Wonderful Hook and Hastings tracker-action organ. Salary can be discussed. Contact Diane Montague
at (802) 751-8646.
The deadline for the December issue of Pipe Notes will be November 20. If you have holiday events to
share with our members, please send them to your newsletter editor as soon as possible.
Con Sordino: An indication to string players to bow in a slashing, rapier motion
Espressivo: Used to indicate permission to take a coffee break
L'istesso Tempo: An indication to play listlessly (e.g., as if you don't care)
Maestro: A person who, standing in front of the orchestra and/or chorus, is able to follow them precisely
Opera Buffa: Musical stage production performed by nudists
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