Cyndi Bliss, Dean ABOUT THIS CHAPTER:
We serve the area generally north and east of Boston. We welcome inquiries about chapter membership and programs. Send the webmaster an email using the gadget below. You will also find copies of recent Chapter Newsletters below.
+++++++++ Gerre Hancock - R.I.P One of America's most distinguished church musicians died on January 21, 2012. Gerre Hancock - who led the choir of men and boys at St. Thomas Church, Fifth Avenue, in New York City for decades and set a standard for church music that few (if any) have surpassed - died of cardiac arrest, reportedly after a brief illness. Here is a link to information on the St. Thomas Church website. +++++++++ Mini-Convention 2012
Mini-Convention No. 14 is coming soon, and we look forward to seeing a lot of familiar faces and some new ones too, so invite a friend, student, or the new organist in town. We have another interesting and varied lineup for you again this year, based on suggestions by former attendees and our chapter members. Spectrum Music will be back with a large selection of organ and choral scores. Attendees are welcome to also bring “pre-owned” music, books and CDs for our Scholarship Fund flea market table. Dana Wilson of Andover (formerly of Raspberries) is back, and will be providing a delicious catered lunch, and there will be time for socializing and browsing. Here’s the schedule (bring it with you!): 8:30 – 9:00 Coffee and Registration 9:00 – 9:45 Anthem Reading led by MVAGO members. 10:00 – 10:45 Cheryl Duerr: “The SPC Exam, A Valuable Professional Asset” 11:00 – 11:45 John and Carolyn Skelton: “For 2 to Play: Duets You Can Do” 12:00 Noon Lunch, Conversation and Browsing 1:30 – 2:15 Richard Bunbury: “Energizing Children’s and Youth Choirs” 2:30 – 3:30 Joan Lippincott: “Master Class on Hymn Playing” The 2012 Mini-Convention will again be held at First Calvary Baptist Church, at the intersection of Route 125 and Massachusetts Ave. in North Andover (same location as last year). From I-495 take Exit 43 (Massachusetts Ave. – North Andover); follow Mass. Ave. south about two miles, past one traffic light, until you see another traffic light ahead (Rte. 125). The church is a modern building on the left, just before the intersection, and entrance to the large parking lot is just before you get to the church. Mindful of the continuing recession and its possible effects on many of you, we are continuing to keep the cost the same as in the past few years. Full day is still $48.00, and either a morning or afternoon half-day session is $32.00. Lunch is included in all registrations, whether full-day or half-day. Students with appropriate i.d. may take $10.00 off the cost. PRE-REGISTRATION IS REQUIRED. To register, click on THIS LINK and print out the form. Barbara Owen NEW MEMBERS WELCOME! NEW MEMBERS may obtain a membership application by clicking HERE ++++++++++++++ For directions to any location, use the gadget below. If it's a well-known location, like "Methuen Music Hall", you can enter that. Otherwise, please use the street address.
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