Thursday, February 26

SEASONAL HYMNS

There are MANY excellent hymns for the Lent season. "What Wondrous Love is This" has been around for a long time. The text was written by Alexander Means (1801-1853) and is written in 12 9 12 12 9 meter. The tune (WONDROUS LOVE) comes from the 1835 edition of "Southern Harmony." This hymn has been part of the great American Hymnody for well over 100 years.

1. What wondrous love is this, o my soul, o my soul?
What wondrous love is this, o my soul?
What wondrous love is this that caused the Lord of bliss
To bear the dreadful curse for my soul, for my soul;
To bear the dreadful curse for my soul?


2. To God and to the Lamb I will sing, I will sing;
To God and to the Lamb I will sing;
To God and to the Lamb who is the great I Am,
While millions join the theme, I will sing, I will sing;
While millions join the theme, I will sing.


3. And when from death I'm free, I'll sing on, I'll sing on;
And when from death I'm free, I'll sing on;
And when from death I'm free, I'll sing and joyful be,
And through eternity I'll sing on, I'll sing on!
And through eternity, I'll sing on.

POSITIONS AVAILABLE

Currently, we are not aware of any open positions in any area churches. If you know of a church that is looking for an organist, pianist, or choral director, contact the editor at agosandusky@yahoo.com .

Tuesday, February 24

HELPFUL HINTS FOR POSTING A COMMENT

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WHAT ARE YOU DOING DIFFERENTLY THIS LENT?

Lent is here and we as church musicians tend to do some things differently than we do the rest of the year in our churches. Post a comment below and let us know what you and your church are doing that is different this Lent whether it is with your hymnody, choral music, decorations, something within the Liturgy itself, organ music, or even organ registration. Whatever it is, click on the comment link below and share it with us.

Sunday, February 22

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Friday, February 20

UPCOMING AREA EVENTS

**Sunday, Septmber 27 at 3:00 p.m. Henry Kihlken will give his annual organ recital at St. John Lutheran Church 207 Adams St., Port Clinton, OH. The concert is free and open to the public. Call 419-734-5548 for more information.

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**Sunday, October 25 at 4:00 p.m. Organ and Trumpet (Anthony & Beard) Concert at Zion Lutheran Church, 503 Columbus Ave., Sandusky. This concert has been booked by the Sandusky Concert Association. Tickets: $15 Adults / $5 Students.

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Sunday, November 1, 1:30 pm, Organ and Brass concert at Sts. Peter & Paul Church, 510 Columbus Ave., Sandusky. The concert will feature John Franks on organ with the Boradale Brass. They will perform music of J. S. Bach, Benedetto Marcello, Samuel Barber and others. The concert is FREE and open to the public.

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Sunday, November 8, at 7:30 pm. Organ and Brass Concert at St. Mary's Catholic Church, 429 Central Ave., Sandusky. Performers will be Tim Claubaugh, Organist, and the Terra State College Brass Choir. Works by J. S. Bach, William Walton, Andre Campra, Giovanni Gabrieli, Vaclav Nelhybel, Wilbur Held, and others will be performed. The concert is FREE and open to the public.

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**The Sandusky Chapter of the American Guild of Organists is celebrating the 325th birthday of Johann Sebastian Bach on Sunday, March 21, 2010 with a "Church Walk" type concert at 3 local churches. People may either walk or drive from church to church. First Congregational is one block from Emmanuel, and Sts. Peter and Paul is across the street from First Congregational. All five organists will perform organ works of J. S. Bach

The event begins at 3:00 at Emmanuel United Church of Christ, 334 Columbus Ave. Organists Jim Gardner and Henry Kihlken will perform.

At about 3:20 everyone will move to First Congregational UCC, 431 Columbus Ave., where organists Charles Scroggy and Randy Ruthsatz will perform.

At about 3:50, everyone will move to Sts. Peter and Paul, 510 Columbus Ave., where organist Tim Claubaugh will perform. A reception will follow afterwards in the gathering room at Sts. Peter & Paul.

This event is free and open to the public.

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Sunday, April 18, 3:00 p.m., Sandusky Choral Society; Grace Episcopal Church; 315 Wayne St., Sandusky. Admission charge.

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Sunday, April 18, 7:30 p.m., Organ and Brass Concert; Tim Claubaugh, Organist and the Terra Brass Choir; St. Mary’s Church, 429 Central Ave., Sandusky. FREE ADMISSION.

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Sunday, May 8, 7:30 p.m., Firelands Chorus; Zion Lutheran Church, 503 Columbus Ave., Sandusky. Admission charge.

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Sunday, May 16, 7:30 p.m., Annual Spring Concert; St. Mary’s Parish Choir, Tim Claubaugh, Organist / Director; St. Mary’s Church, 429 Central Ave., Sandusky. FREE ADMISSION.


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We would like to post events that are happening in your church or other noteworthy concerts around the area.

Wednesday, February 18

NEW WEB SITE FOR SANDUSKY CHAPTER

This is a new web / blog site for the Sandusky Chapter of the American Guild of Organists. We hope to eventually have our newsletters posted here as well as pictures and websites of interest.

We hope you check back often.