St. Paul's Epistle - May 2011 ECMAEF Article
East Carolina Musical Arts Education Foundation
For many, the primary public face of ECMAEF is perceived to be our diverse and stellar annual lineup of organ recitals with gala receptions (Thanks, Beth Burtnett, for coordinating
these events.). In some ways, however, the more important role of our organization is the
“Education” component.
ECMAEF = East Carolina Musical Arts Education Foundation, and what would Opus 126 be without an artist capable of bringing “The Duchess” to life? The offerings that fall under the “education” portion of our non-profit organization are occasionally more private in nature.
For example, this past year, in conjunction with Jon Shaw, I presented a number of lecture-demonstrations for students at area schools in order to introduce youngsters to the wonders
of the tonal resources of a pipe organ. Other aspects that fall under education include scholarship opportunities as well as an annual organ competition, presented in partnership with the School of Music at East Carolina University.
In March, our Fifth Annual Organ Competition for pre-college organists was held at St. Paul’s, with concert organist Jon Gillock from Paris, France, as our distinguished guest artist and adjudicator. The weekend of March 25-28 consisted of a Friday evening organ performance by Dr. Gillock, the organ competition itself on Saturday afternoon, Sunday morning services and choral evensong, and finally, a day of master classes with Dr. Gillock for ECU students, competitors and organists from the surrounding area.
We are pleased to announce here the results of the competition for pre-college organists. The first prize, donated by C.B. Fisk Inc., and winner of the Bach prize was Jacob Reed of Chapel Hill, a student of Dr. Van Quinn, organist-choirmaster at The Chapel of the Cross; second prize, donated by East Carolina Musical Arts Education Foundation, and the hymn-playing award were taken by Stephanie Sloan of Richmond, Va., a student of John Robinson; and third prize, donated by the East Carolina chapter, American Guild of Organists, was awarded to Carina Sturdy from Williamsburg, Va.,, a student of Thomas Marshall. The accompanying picture shows the competitors, judge and guests in front of the Fisk organ.
Andrew Scanlon, ECMAEF artistic director
To view St. Paul's entire May 2011 Epistle, click here!
these events.). In some ways, however, the more important role of our organization is the
“Education” component.
ECMAEF = East Carolina Musical Arts Education Foundation, and what would Opus 126 be without an artist capable of bringing “The Duchess” to life? The offerings that fall under the “education” portion of our non-profit organization are occasionally more private in nature.
For example, this past year, in conjunction with Jon Shaw, I presented a number of lecture-demonstrations for students at area schools in order to introduce youngsters to the wonders
of the tonal resources of a pipe organ. Other aspects that fall under education include scholarship opportunities as well as an annual organ competition, presented in partnership with the School of Music at East Carolina University.
In March, our Fifth Annual Organ Competition for pre-college organists was held at St. Paul’s, with concert organist Jon Gillock from Paris, France, as our distinguished guest artist and adjudicator. The weekend of March 25-28 consisted of a Friday evening organ performance by Dr. Gillock, the organ competition itself on Saturday afternoon, Sunday morning services and choral evensong, and finally, a day of master classes with Dr. Gillock for ECU students, competitors and organists from the surrounding area.
We are pleased to announce here the results of the competition for pre-college organists. The first prize, donated by C.B. Fisk Inc., and winner of the Bach prize was Jacob Reed of Chapel Hill, a student of Dr. Van Quinn, organist-choirmaster at The Chapel of the Cross; second prize, donated by East Carolina Musical Arts Education Foundation, and the hymn-playing award were taken by Stephanie Sloan of Richmond, Va., a student of John Robinson; and third prize, donated by the East Carolina chapter, American Guild of Organists, was awarded to Carina Sturdy from Williamsburg, Va.,, a student of Thomas Marshall. The accompanying picture shows the competitors, judge and guests in front of the Fisk organ.
Andrew Scanlon, ECMAEF artistic director
To view St. Paul's entire May 2011 Epistle, click here!
