Unless otherwise noted, all photos are courtesy of Tony Napolitano, photographer
for the chapter.
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On Saturday, March 18, 2006, the St. Petersburg Chapter
welcomed Julliard Organist Paul Jacobs in concert on the
Aeolian-Skinner organ at Christ United Methodist Church.
Jacobs offered a stunning performance of works of Bach,
Durufle, Widor, and Reger to a large and appreciative
audience. Thanks to all who helped to make this such a
tremendous success!
welcomed Julliard Organist Paul Jacobs in concert on the
Aeolian-Skinner organ at Christ United Methodist Church.
Jacobs offered a stunning performance of works of Bach,
Durufle, Widor, and Reger to a large and appreciative
audience. Thanks to all who helped to make this such a
tremendous success!
On Monday evening, October 17th, the
Chapter joined in celebrating the 40th
Anniversary of the installation of the
Austin Organ at St. Peter's Episcopal
Cathedral. Guest artist Everhard Zwart
performed on the Austin organ which
received a new console and digital
additions by Rodgers in 1997.
Chapter joined in celebrating the 40th
Anniversary of the installation of the
Austin Organ at St. Peter's Episcopal
Cathedral. Guest artist Everhard Zwart
performed on the Austin organ which
received a new console and digital
additions by Rodgers in 1997.
On Saturday, March 5, 2005, the Chapter hosted an all-Bach concert by chapter members
on the Heisler organ in the auditorium of St. Petersburg College. The event was hosted by
Paul Dixon, organ instructor at the college, and was followed by a birthday party /
reception for the master himself!
on the Heisler organ in the auditorium of St. Petersburg College. The event was hosted by
Paul Dixon, organ instructor at the college, and was followed by a birthday party /
reception for the master himself!
| On February 7, 2005, St. Petersburg Sub-Dean Roy Roberts, a member of the National Committee on Career Support and Development, offered a presentation entitled, "The AGO Grievance Procedure: Pit-falls and Challenges Faced by the Musician and How to Avoid Them. The program was hosted by Roy at his church, Sacred Heart Catholic Church in Pinellas Park. |
On January 30, 2005, the Chapter hosted an
organ concert by University of Florida
organist Dr. Laura Ellis at First Baptist
Church in St. Petersburg.
organ concert by University of Florida
organist Dr. Laura Ellis at First Baptist
Church in St. Petersburg.
| On Tuesday evening, Nov. 9, Ron Burrichter and Dr. Brenda Smith gave a workshop on working with the issues of singers and choirs. At left, attendees participate in a breathing exercise. In the middle, Mr. Burrichter speaks to the audience. At right, an appreciative crowd gathers to pose with Dr. Smith and Mr. Burrichter. |
| November 9 photos are courtesy of Roy Roberts. |
| On September 21st, 2004, Chapter members gathered for our annual pot-luck dinner in the parish hall of St. Peter's Cathedral (Episcopal.) A lively discussion entitled Holy Wars followed the dinner, led by panelists Paul Dixon (St. Petersburg College,) Fonda Davies (Pass-a-Grille Community Church,) The Very Reverend Russell L. Johnson, Dean of the Cathedral, and Robert Todd, (Holy Family Catholic Church.) |
| Newly-installed Dean Roberta Poellein presents a Past Dean's pin to outgoing Dean Rick Nay in appreciation for his efforts in the chapter over the past two years. Thanks, Rick, for a job well done |
| The newly-installed Board Members are shown along with District Convener Edith Hooten, after the Installation Service at Holy Family Church. |
First Presbyterian Church's Music Director,
Rick Smith, leads chapter members in an
anthem reading session for the March 2004
program.
Rick Smith, leads chapter members in an
anthem reading session for the March 2004
program.
Jack Rain, Organist at First Presbyterian
Church for 35 years, accompanies the
reading session at the immense console of
the church's famed Reuter organ.
Church for 35 years, accompanies the
reading session at the immense console of
the church's famed Reuter organ.
Members of the local chapters of the
National Association of Pastoral Musicians
and the AGO join in a Blessing of Musicians
on the Feast of St. Cecilia at the Cathedral
of St. Jude the Apostle in St. Petersburg.
National Association of Pastoral Musicians
and the AGO join in a Blessing of Musicians
on the Feast of St. Cecilia at the Cathedral
of St. Jude the Apostle in St. Petersburg.
(Left) Chapter Sub-Dean Richard Dale
conducts the choir while Bishop Lynch listens.
(Right) Robert Todd plays the Cathedral's
Rodgers - Ruffatti, accompanying the choir in
Richard Dale's arrangement of the Widor
Toccata for organ, choir, brass, and
handbells.
conducts the choir while Bishop Lynch listens.
(Right) Robert Todd plays the Cathedral's
Rodgers - Ruffatti, accompanying the choir in
Richard Dale's arrangement of the Widor
Toccata for organ, choir, brass, and
handbells.
On May 1, 2007, the St. Petersburg College
Madrigalians, under the direction of Dr. Vernon
Taranto, sang a choral concert after the chapter's
annual Evensong, held at Holy Family Catholic
Church. At left, Dr. Taranto rehearses the singers
before the service with accompanist Barry
Stevens. At right, Past Dean Roberta Poellein
received her Past Dean's pin from current Dean
Roy Roberts, along with the chapter's gratitude for
a job well done!
Madrigalians, under the direction of Dr. Vernon
Taranto, sang a choral concert after the chapter's
annual Evensong, held at Holy Family Catholic
Church. At left, Dr. Taranto rehearses the singers
before the service with accompanist Barry
Stevens. At right, Past Dean Roberta Poellein
received her Past Dean's pin from current Dean
Roy Roberts, along with the chapter's gratitude for
a job well done!
Organ Spectacular Concert -- On Sunday, October 19, 2008, in conjunction with
AGO chapters around the nation, the St. Petersburg Chapter hosted an organ
concert featuring 7 local organists performing on the Aeolian-Skinner organ at
Christ United Methodist Church. The organists were joined by a flautist and
violinist at the event, which drew an enthusiastic crowd of about 200, showing
the organ in a variety of roles.
AGO chapters around the nation, the St. Petersburg Chapter hosted an organ
concert featuring 7 local organists performing on the Aeolian-Skinner organ at
Christ United Methodist Church. The organists were joined by a flautist and
violinist at the event, which drew an enthusiastic crowd of about 200, showing
the organ in a variety of roles.