tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-10080594008360284982024-03-08T17:14:30.442-05:00Organist HeidiSharing inspiration and stories from the organ bench. - Organist HeidiOrganist Heidihttp://www.blogger.com/profile/05270052557520586220noreply@blogger.comBlogger54125tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1008059400836028498.post-80795105289881324362013-06-16T21:40:00.003-04:002013-06-16T21:40:38.615-04:00Now blogging at organistheidi.comI am now blogging at <a href="http://organistheidi.com/">organistheidi.com</a>. Please check it out! I have made the switch to a self hosted blog and to WordPress. I am still learning WordPress, but came to the conclusion that it is okay to release it without it being 100% perfect. I can still make changes as I continue to learn it.<br />
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<br />Organist Heidihttp://www.blogger.com/profile/05270052557520586220noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1008059400836028498.post-79826684662098138422013-05-20T07:33:00.000-04:002013-05-20T07:33:00.944-04:00AnnouncementI have decided to move my blog to a self hosted site. I have been thinking about this for quite some time. Last week, one of my posts received over 30 spam comments. Google caught most, but not all of them. This was the final push I needed to move to self hosted and Word Press where I should have more control over preventing spam comments from appearing on the site (so I've read anyway).<br />
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You may have noticed that I haven't made a new post in a few weeks. That was not really intentional. It was more of an accidental break as I had good intentions of posting but I just didn't do it. I will spare you the excuses! <br />
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HeidiOrganist Heidihttp://www.blogger.com/profile/05270052557520586220noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1008059400836028498.post-2056835863004540142013-04-29T07:26:00.001-04:002013-04-29T07:26:28.528-04:00Confidence and practice technique - April 2013 Lesson
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<span style="font-family: Arial,Helvetica,sans-serif;"><span style="font-size: small;">I have been learning the hymn "All Creatures of Our God and King" for several months. I choose to start my lesson with this piece. I was nervous as it had been 6 weeks since my last lesson. Also, I had lost a week of practice time due to illness. When I am nervous, my playing sounds nervous. My first couple of attempts did not go so well. Finally, Michael told me to focus. He knew I could do it. Then I played the hymn much better. I need to learn to have confidence going into to a lesson as eventually as I will need confidence once I am ready for public performances. </span></span></div>
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<span style="font-family: Arial,Helvetica,sans-serif;"><span style="font-size: small;">We ended the lesson with Fugue from <span style="text-align: left;">Prelude and Fugue in C Major (BWV 553) which I have been working on for over a year. I am still having issues with holding a consistent tempo (speed). I slow down for harder sections and speed up for easier sections. This is not a new problem and has been discussed at many lessons. The problem is with how I practice. I keep doing the same things over and over again which ingrain the wrong habits into my brain. </span></span></span></div>
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<span style="font-family: Arial,Helvetica,sans-serif;"><span style="font-size: small;">To combat this insanity Michael suggested I practice in small sections, only 3 or 4 measures at a time, alternating with and without the metronome. I should also record myself so that I can get better at critiquing myself and hearing my problems on my own. </span></span></div>
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<span style="font-family: Arial,Helvetica,sans-serif;"><span style="font-size: small;">Overall, the lesson went well and it was a joy to play the pipe organ. The picture below was taken from the balcony just before my lesson began. As you may remember, the organ at<span> </span><a href="http://www.trinitytoledo.org/">Trinity Episcopal Church</a> is in the balcony. This is the organist's view of the nave from the balcony.</span></span></div>
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Organist Heidihttp://www.blogger.com/profile/05270052557520586220noreply@blogger.com4tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1008059400836028498.post-56258587289663714942013-04-08T07:53:00.001-04:002013-04-29T07:11:28.648-04:00Would you stop for a free concert?<div>
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This sign was placed on the sidewalk advertising the free organ concert. The church is in downtown Ann Arbor and there is plenty of foot traffic. I don't know if any pedestrians stopped in because of this sign but at least they were aware of the opportunity. </div>
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<span style="font-size: small;"><span style="font-family: Arial,Helvetica,sans-serif;">A few months ago through organist <a href="http://insanity.blogs.lchwelcome.org/">Katherine Crosier's blog</a>, I learned of Joshua Bell and the subway experiment. Joshua Bell is a talented violinist who plays to sold out concert halls. The experiment occurred at a subway station in Washington, D.C. in 2007 in coordination with the <a href="http://www.washingtonpost.com/wp-dyn/content/article/2007/04/04/AR2007040401721.html">Washington Post</a>. One morning he played his violin for about 45 minutes. Very few people actually stopped to listen. The article states "In the three-quarters of an hour that Joshua Bell played, seven people stopped what they were doing to hang around and take in the performance, at least for a minute. Twenty-seven gave money, most of them on the run -- for a total of $32 and change. That leaves the 1,070 people who hurried by, oblivious, many only three feet away, few even turning to look. " I encourage you to read the <a href="http://www.washingtonpost.com/wp-dyn/content/article/2007/04/04/AR2007040401721.html">Washington Post</a> article. Also, check out this video which has over 4 million views. It is less than 3 minutes and shows Joshua at the subway.</span></span></div>
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Organist Heidihttp://www.blogger.com/profile/05270052557520586220noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1008059400836028498.post-18762546007804367792013-03-26T08:27:00.000-04:002013-03-26T08:29:37.177-04:00March 2013 Lesson - A lesson in multitasking<div>
<span style="font-family: Arial,Helvetica,sans-serif;"><span style="font-size: small;">A couple of Saturdays ago, I traveled to Toledo for an organ lesson. The theme of the lesson became multitasking as I had trouble learning the new hymns and Bach piece assigned at my previous lesson. What do you think of first when you here "multitasking"? I think of my job where I often have several tasks going at once.
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<span style="font-family: Arial,Helvetica,sans-serif;"><span style="font-size: small;">Organists need to be very good at multitasking to be successful. Each hand and foot usually has it's own "task" to handle. The notes for the left hand will not be the same as the right. The feet are playing the pedals. The tempo must remain consistent. Registration (stops) may need to be changed throughout a piece. Pages may need to be turned. Some organists also direct a choir while they play! </span></span></div>
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<span style="font-family: Arial,Helvetica,sans-serif;"><span style="font-size: small;">I've learned that playing the organ is harder than it looks! To improve more quickly, I need to practice each "task" independently. For example, learning the part for each hand separately before playing them together. </span></span></div>
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Organist Heidihttp://www.blogger.com/profile/05270052557520586220noreply@blogger.com6tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1008059400836028498.post-36864430096406276312013-03-03T17:28:00.001-05:002013-03-03T17:28:09.238-05:00Music from Sainte-Clotilde, Ypsilanti Pipe Organ Festival
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<span style="font-size: small;"><span style="font-family: Arial,Helvetica,sans-serif;"><span style="font-weight: normal;">On February 17th, 2013 I attended an organ concert presented by the <a href="http://wp.ypsipipes.org/">Ypsilanti Pipe Organ Festival</a> at th</span><span style="font-weight: normal;">e <a href="http://www.fpcy.org/">First Presbyterian Church</a><span> </span>in Ypsilanti, MI. Five of the six organists are students of James Kibbie at the University of Michigan. All pieces played were composed by former organists at </span><span style="font-weight: normal;"><a href="http://www.sacred-destinations.com/france/paris-ste-clotilde.htm">Sainte Clotilde</a> in Paris, France from 1863 to 1987:</span></span></span></div>
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<li><span style="font-size: small;"><span style="font-family: Arial,Helvetica,sans-serif;">Gabriel Pierne, 1890-1898</span></span></li>
<li><span style="font-size: small;"><span style="font-family: Arial,Helvetica,sans-serif;">Charles Tournemire, 1898-1939</span></span></li>
<li><span style="font-size: small;"><span style="font-family: Arial,Helvetica,sans-serif;">Joseph Ermend Bonnal, 1942-1944</span></span></li>
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<span style="font-size: small;"><span style="font-family: Arial,Helvetica,sans-serif;">A complete listing of past and current organists at Sainte-Clotilde can be found<span> </span><a href="http://www.orgue-clotilde-paris.info/uk/organiste-titulaire/index.php">here.</a></span></span></div>
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<span style="font-size: small;"><span style="font-family: Arial,Helvetica,sans-serif;">This concert was excellent. The organists may be students, but don't let "student" fool you into assuming that are not first class organists. Most of the students already hold organists positions at area churches and are accomplished organists. </span></span></div>
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<span style="font-size: small;"><span style="font-family: Arial,Helvetica,sans-serif;">Like the<span> </span><a href="http://organistheidi.blogspot.com/2012/12/an-organists-christmas-concert-12712.html">Christmas Concert at First United Methodist Church</a>, this concert showed two views of the organist and console on a screen. Two alternating views were displayed - hands on the key boards and feet on the pedals. </span></span></div>
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<span style="font-size: small;"><span style="font-family: Arial,Helvetica,sans-serif;">Each organist shared a little about the piece they were about to play or about the composer.<span style="font-size: small;"> </span>The information varied from fun fact to stories. Organist and composer <a href="http://www.jeanlanglais.com/">Jean Langlais</a><span> </span>was blind!</span></span><br />
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<span style="font-size: small;"><span style="font-family: Arial,Helvetica,sans-serif;">The next <a href="http://wp.ypsipipes.org/">Ypsilanti Pipe Organ Festival</a> concert will be held on March 17, 2013 at 4:00 PM at the <a href="http://www.fpcy.org/">First Presbyterian Church</a> in Ypsilanti, MI. Program details can be found on their website: <a href="http://wp.ypsipipes.org/">http://wp.ypsipipes.org/</a></span></span></div>
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Organist Heidihttp://www.blogger.com/profile/05270052557520586220noreply@blogger.com4tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1008059400836028498.post-26174652614294327682013-02-18T13:44:00.000-05:002013-02-18T13:48:43.913-05:00Lenten Organ Recital at FCC of Ann Arbor - 2/15/2013<div>
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<span style="font-family: Arial,Helvetica,sans-serif;"><span style="font-size: small;">The first recital in the 2013 Lenten organ recital series presented by the <a href="http://www.annarborago.org/">Ann Arbor chapter</a> of the American Guild of Organists was last Friday. The recitals are at noon every Friday from Ash Wed<span style="font-size: small;">nesday </span>until Easter at the <a href="http://www.fccannarbor.org/index.php">First Congregational Church of Ann Arbor</a>. </span></span></div>
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<span style="font-family: Arial,Helvetica,sans-serif;"><span style="font-size: small;">I arrived about 10 minutes early. Much to my surprise there were only about 10 in the audience, excluding the organists and organizers. However, by the end of the concert there were closer to 20 in attendance. </span></span></div>
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<span style="font-family: Arial,Helvetica,sans-serif;"><span style="font-size: small;">Morgan Byrd, a third year undergraduate student at the University of Michigan studying organ, started the recital with Bach's Prelude and Fugue in D Major (BWV 532). This exciting piece is about 10 lengths in length and Morgan played it all from memory! An impressive feat given the intricacies of this piece which includes some fancy footwork. </span></span></div>
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<span style="font-family: Arial,Helvetica,sans-serif;"><span style="font-size: small;">The remainder of the concert was performed by Renate McLaughlin. She is a Master of Music (Church Music) student at the University of Michigan. Renate explained a little bit about the pieces she would play. She started with "Kryie" composed by Jean Langlais. Then she played 4 chorale preludes back to back before introducing the last piece, "Duo" from <i>Messe pour les couvents</i> by Francois Couperin. </span></span></div>
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<span style="font-family: Arial,Helvetica,sans-serif;"><span style="font-size: small;">I am looking forward to the remaining recitals and encourage you to attend organ recitals in your area! The Prelude and Fugue in D Major was amazing to hear live. Take 10 minutes and watch <a href="http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=EcZGigFMOKA">Diane Bish's</a> performance.</span></span></div>
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Organist Heidihttp://www.blogger.com/profile/05270052557520586220noreply@blogger.com6tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1008059400836028498.post-1345984497101499982013-02-11T09:05:00.000-05:002013-02-11T09:05:02.776-05:00Facing anxiety (February 2013 Lesson)<div>
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<span style="font-family: Arial,Helvetica,sans-serif;"><span style="font-size: small;">Last Saturday at my lesson I was reminded that when I feel anxious, th<span style="font-size: small;">at</span> anxiety transfers to my playing and can be heard by all. Even after 3 years of lessons, I still feel intimidated when I sit on the organ bench of a pipe organ at the beginning of a lesson. The pipe organ is much more grand and awesome than the old electronic instrument I practice on at home. And Michael (my teacher) is there too watching and listening ready to critique or give approval of my performance. </span></span></div>
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<span style="font-family: Arial,Helvetica,sans-serif;"><span style="font-size: small;">I began this lesson with the hymn "O Master, Let Me Walk With Thee" as I was confident in my ability to play it. What I didn't consider was my anxiety level. It was uneven and rushed and wrong notes were played! This hymn should bring peace and my initial attempt was quite the opposite. After a few attempts, I calmed down and was able to play it successfully. </span></span><br />
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<span style="font-family: Arial,Helvetica,sans-serif;"><span style="font-size: small;">Michael and I had the anxiety talk again. I should be relaxed from the start. How do we conquer anxiety? </span></span><br />
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<span style="font-family: Arial,Helvetica,sans-serif;"><span style="font-size: small;"><span style="font-size: small;">In this video, </span></span></span><span style="font-family: Arial,Helvetica,sans-serif;"><span style="font-size: small;"><span style="font-size: small;"><span style="font-family: Arial,Helvetica,sans-serif;"><span style="font-size: small;"><a href="http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=LsYmXnFdZuM">"O Master, Let Me Walk With Thee"</a>, is played by Frederick Swann.</span></span></span> </span></span></div>
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<span style="font-family: Arial,Helvetica,sans-serif;"><span style="font-size: small;">At the 30 second mark of this video of the
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<span style="font-family: Arial,Helvetica,sans-serif;"><span style="font-size: small;"><span style="font-family: Arial,Helvetica,sans-serif;"><span style="font-size: small;">With more practice<span style="font-size: small;"> and patience, I will gain<span style="font-size: small;"> </span></span>confidence reducing the anxiety, at least that i<span style="font-size: small;">s what I am telling myself</span>. </span></span><span style="font-size: small;">T</span>he <span style="font-size: small;">f</span>irst step is making it through a lesson without anxiety. </span></span><span style="font-family: Arial,Helvetica,sans-serif;"><span style="font-size: small;"></span></span><br />
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Organist Heidihttp://www.blogger.com/profile/05270052557520586220noreply@blogger.com8tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1008059400836028498.post-77646813958942084082013-02-04T07:34:00.001-05:002013-02-04T07:34:33.656-05:00Tracking with a NeuYear calendar
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<span style="font-size: small;"><span style="font-family: Arial,Helvetica,sans-serif;"><span style="color: black; display: inline ! important; float: none; font-style: normal; font-variant: normal; font-weight: normal; letter-spacing: normal; line-height: normal; orphans: 2; text-indent: 0px; text-transform: none; white-space: normal; widows: 2; word-spacing: 0px;">In early January, I </span><a href="http://organistheidi.blogspot.com/2013/01/what-if-i-set-schedule.html" style="font-style: normal; font-variant: normal; font-weight: normal; letter-spacing: normal; line-height: normal; orphans: 2; text-indent: 0px; text-transform: none; white-space: normal; widows: 2; word-spacing: 0px;">announced</a><span style="color: black; display: inline ! important; float: none; font-style: normal; font-variant: normal; font-weight: normal; letter-spacing: normal; line-height: normal; orphans: 2; text-indent: 0px; text-transform: none; white-space: normal; widows: 2; word-spacing: 0px;"><span> </span>my intention to schedule practice time. I haven't done any advance scheduling yet but I started tracking my practice sessions with a </span><span style="color: #0000ee; font-style: normal; font-variant: normal; font-weight: normal; letter-spacing: normal; line-height: normal; orphans: 2; text-indent: 0px; text-transform: none; white-space: normal; widows: 2; word-spacing: 0px;"><u>NeuYear</u></span><span style="color: black; display: inline ! important; float: none; font-style: normal; font-variant: normal; font-weight: normal; letter-spacing: normal; line-height: normal; orphans: 2; text-indent: 0px; text-transform: none; white-space: normal; widows: 2; word-spacing: 0px;"> calendar. After I practice, I record the time of day and length in that day's box. The calender is poster size and displays every day of the year. Encouragement is also included at the top: "2013 SEIZE THE YEAR". </span></span></span></div>
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Organist Heidihttp://www.blogger.com/profile/05270052557520586220noreply@blogger.com4tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1008059400836028498.post-66897870580600295802013-01-27T13:50:00.002-05:002013-01-27T13:50:19.835-05:00Email TestIt turns out that yesterday, I didn't include the code that actually puts the blog post into the email! This is my second try. I am hoping I have it set up correctly now and that it will come through correctly tomorrow.<br />
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Thanks to those that have subscribed! And I appreciate your patience while I get this figured out.Organist Heidihttp://www.blogger.com/profile/05270052557520586220noreply@blogger.com2tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1008059400836028498.post-65108276196149556942013-01-26T15:17:00.000-05:002013-01-26T15:17:13.574-05:00Subscribe by email or RSSYou can now subscribe to receive an email when a new post is added. The emails will go out around 10:00 AM. You can also choose to add the RSS feed to a reader. Both options are on the top right of the site.<br />
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Thanks for reading and subscribing!Organist Heidihttp://www.blogger.com/profile/05270052557520586220noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1008059400836028498.post-72065412582541659332013-01-21T09:17:00.002-05:002013-01-21T09:18:05.931-05:00Singing all the verses<div>
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<span style="font-size: small;"><span style="font-family: Arial,Helvetica,sans-serif;">My maternal grandma passed away recently. At her funeral, we learned that she liked to sing all the verses of a hymn. The reverend, who knew grandma for many years, explained that grandma felt <span style="font-size: small;">that hymns tell</span> a story and she didn't want to miss any part of it!</span></span></div>
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<span style="font-size: small;"><span style="font-family: Arial,Helvetica,sans-serif;">Grandma documented this desire when planning her funeral. Just before singing "In the Garden", the keyboardist announced that we would sing all the verses as Grandma requested. Near the end of the service a soloist sang every verse of "How Great Thou Art". </span></span></div>
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Organist Heidihttp://www.blogger.com/profile/05270052557520586220noreply@blogger.com9tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1008059400836028498.post-60106114474882525612013-01-07T07:24:00.000-05:002013-01-07T08:50:45.513-05:00What if I set a schedule<div>
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<span style="font-family: Arial,Helvetica,sans-serif;"><span style="font-size: small;">Back in <a href="http://organistheidi.blogspot.com/2012/03/blog-updates-and-practice-goals.html">March 2012</a> I announced my goal to practice 10 hours a week. I have not yet come close to 10 hours in a week. Since mid October 2012 I have been recording a few notes, the date, day of week, and amount of time spent practicing in <span style="color: #0000ee;"><u>Evernote</u></span>. Upon review, I have only been practicing 3 or 4 days a week. I had intended to practice at my church on the way to work but discovered that I am afraid to go there in the dark. </span></span></div>
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<span style="font-family: Arial,Helvetica,sans-serif;"><span style="font-size: small;">I learned from <a href="http://www.jonacuff.com/blog/">Jon </a><span style="color: #0000ee;"><u>Acuff</u></span> that we will accomplish more if we schedule time to work on our goals. Writing out a schedule feels scary. Then I will be committed and can be held accountable. I am afraid of not sticking to the schedule. Should I let fear stand in my way? Should I let fear convince me that I should not try it because I am going to fail? What if I did it? What if each Sunday I wrote on a calendar practice times for the week? Even if some weeks I could not stick to it I'm sure my overall practice time would increase which is the ultimate goal.</span></span></div>
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Organist Heidihttp://www.blogger.com/profile/05270052557520586220noreply@blogger.com7tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1008059400836028498.post-22979657076567506532012-12-31T14:11:00.000-05:002012-12-31T14:11:01.852-05:0030 Days of Music Theory - final update
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<span style="font-family: Arial,Helvetica,sans-serif;"><span style="font-size: small;">There is much more to music theory than I was aware of 30 days ago. There were a few days when I didn't study music theory. I could blame this on the holidays but in retrospect, I should have had a better study plan in place before starting. A minimum amount of time to study each day would have helped me stay on track. Also, looking at random websites was probably not the best method as the information was not as detailed as I was looking for. I finished reading <a href="http://www.amazon.com/Alfreds-Essentials-Music-Theory-Self-Study/dp/0739036351/ref=sr_1_2?ie=UTF8&qid=1355698640&sr=8-2&keywords=alfred%27s+music+theory">Alfred's Essentials of Music Theory</a> which I consider an accomplishment given that I've had the book for over a year. </span></span></div>
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Organist Heidihttp://www.blogger.com/profile/05270052557520586220noreply@blogger.com2tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1008059400836028498.post-90152425143502032042012-12-22T13:38:00.000-05:002012-12-22T13:39:03.697-05:00Deciding to not give up on a piece - December 2012<div>
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<span style="font-size: small;"><span style="font-family: Arial,Helvetica,sans-serif;">For over a year, I have been learning the <a href="http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=0DSFb8MmoyM">Adagio movement</a> from Widor's Symphony No. 5. I am still having technical issues with this piece as was evident when I played it at my lesson. I usually play the correct notes at home, but I was not as successful at my lesson. My usage of the expression pedal was not accurate enough - the expression pedal is used to create crescendos and decrescendos (increase or decrease the volume). As I was playing, Michael interrupted several times to point out issues and then I would attempt to correct and move on. I kept making mistakes. </span></span></div>
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<span style="font-size: small;"><span style="font-family: Arial,Helvetica,sans-serif;">Michael proposed that I may be making more mistakes than usual because of all the interruptions which tend to increase my nervousness. So he had me play it all the way through from start to finish without stopping even if I made an error. I didn't play it perfectly but it did feel good to play the entire piece. My rendition is not performance ready. <span style="font-size: small;">Then </span>Michael asked a question: did I want to continue perfecting the piece or move on to another piece leaving this one unfinished? I heard this as: <b>Do you want to give up?</b></span></span></div>
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<span style="font-size: small;"><span style="font-family: Arial,Helvetica,sans-serif;">Giving up would be easier but I would likely regret it later. I didn't want to give up! I decided to continue with it for at least one more lesson. It feels close to being complete and the finish line is in sight! </span></span></div>
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Organist Heidihttp://www.blogger.com/profile/05270052557520586220noreply@blogger.com2tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1008059400836028498.post-2400311625308483682012-12-16T19:59:00.002-05:002012-12-31T14:11:20.703-05:0030 Days of Music Theory - Half way update<div>
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<span style="font-size: small;"><span style="font-family: Arial,Helvetica,sans-serif;">On December 1, 2012 I <a href="http://organistheidi.blogspot.com/2012/12/30-day-challenge-music-theory.html">announced</a> my goal to study music theory every day for 30 days. I started off strong spending 30 minutes reading through lessons at <a href="http://www.musictheory.net/" shape="rect">www.musictheory.net/</a>. On other days I read lessons in <a href="http://www.amazon.com/Alfreds-Essentials-Music-Theory-Self-Study/dp/0739036351/ref=sr_1_2?ie=UTF8&qid=1355698640&sr=8-2&keywords=alfred%27s+music+theory">Alfred's Essentials of Music Theory</a>. On days where I have been very busy, which has happened quite often in the past week, I squeezed in a few minutes here and there to use the <a href="http://musictheorypro.com/main/">Music Theory Pro</a> app on my iPhone. I have missed a couple of days but given that I have my iPhone with me just about all the time, I feel like I have no excuse. </span></span></div>
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<span style="font-size: small;"><span style="font-family: Arial,Helvetica,sans-serif;">I am beginning to understand more of the concepts. Also, different websites and books seem to present things just a little bit differently. I am finding myself pondering what I am learning and thinking about it how it all fits together when I am at work or doing other things. Sometimes, I want more information then what is given at the beginner level. For example, why are some intervals called perfect intervals! I finally found some information at <a href="http://method-behind-the-music.com/">method-behind-the-music.com/</a> but this is leading to even more questions!</span></span></div>
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Organist Heidihttp://www.blogger.com/profile/05270052557520586220noreply@blogger.com1tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1008059400836028498.post-41669159818477597942012-12-12T21:58:00.001-05:002012-12-12T21:58:16.048-05:00An Organist's Christmas - Concert 12/7/12<div>
<span style="font-family: Arial,Helvetica,sans-serif;"><span style="font-size: small;"><span style="color: black; display: inline ! important; float: none; font-style: normal; font-variant: normal; font-weight: normal; letter-spacing: normal; line-height: normal; orphans: 2; text-indent: 0px; text-transform: none; white-space: normal; widows: 2; word-spacing: 0px;">Ted and I attended the concert entitled An Organist's Christmas on 12/07/2012 at the First United Methodist Church of Ann Arbor., MI It was presented by the </span><a href="http://www.annarborago.org/" style="font-style: normal; font-variant: normal; font-weight: normal; letter-spacing: normal; line-height: normal; orphans: 2; text-indent: 0px; text-transform: none; white-space: normal; widows: 2; word-spacing: 0px;">Ann Arbor Chapter of the American Guild of Organists</a><span style="color: black; display: inline ! important; float: none; font-style: normal; font-variant: normal; font-weight: normal; letter-spacing: normal; line-height: normal; orphans: 2; text-indent: 0px; text-transform: none; white-space: normal; widows: 2; word-spacing: 0px;"> and the First Music and Art Series. The church is large and beautiful with stone and woodwork and stained glass windows. The organ was initially installed by W. W. Kimball Co. in 1940. Additional stops and pipes were added in 1958 by the Reuter Organ Co. Reuter also provided a new console in 1988. This organ has 3 manuals and pedals and 44 ranks of pipes. The organ specifications in the program listed each stops and the number of pipes associated with them and indicated which pipes were Kimball pipes. The organ was recently renovated by the Renaissance Pipe Organ Company. </span></span></span><br />
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<span style="font-family: Arial,Helvetica,sans-serif;"><span style="font-size: small;">The church had a big screen at the front of the church. This is likely used to display words to songs and sermon notes during services. During this concert it would serve a different purpose, showing close ups of the organist playing the organ! There were 3 or 4 different views. One zoomed in on the organists hands on the keyboards. Another view was at a wider angle where we could see the organist and their feet and hands. Then another view of just the pedals allowing the audience to see the fascinating footwork. The technical crew seemed to know just when to switch views!</span></span><br />
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<span style="font-size: small;"><span style="font-family: Arial,Helvetica,sans-serif;">There were 3 organists: David Hufford, Marcia Van Oyen, and Thomas Strode. The first piece played by David was played by memory! Marcia played an interesting piece called - "Variations sur un Noël" by Marcel Dupré . It consisted of about 10 variations each sounding unique. The finale was spectacular! Thomas played a chorale prelude along with violinist Kathryn Votapek and the Boy Choir of Ann Arbor. </span></span><br />
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<span style="font-size: small;"><span style="font-family: Arial,Helvetica,sans-serif;">Each organist played 3 or 4 pieces with the last being a hymn with singing by congregation and with the boy choir. Prior to playing the hymn, Thomas and David both played variations on the hymn they were about to play. David played "Hark! The Herald Angels Sing" and Thomas played "O Come, All Ye Faithful". It was very interesting hear the variations followed immediately by the traditional version one would expect to hear. Marcia's hymn was "Once in Royal David's City." Hearing the voices of the congregation and the boy choir along with the organ was wonderful. </span></span></div>
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Organist Heidihttp://www.blogger.com/profile/05270052557520586220noreply@blogger.com3tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1008059400836028498.post-42263394982796129162012-12-01T18:36:00.000-05:002012-12-01T18:36:01.289-05:0030 day challenge - Music TheoryI recently discovered the <a href="http://www.ted.com/talks/matt_cutts_try_something_new_for_30_days.html" target="_blank">TED talk</a> of <a href="http://www.mattcutts.com/blog/" target="_blank">Matt Cutts</a> encouraging people to try something new for 30 days. This video has over 3 million views and is only a few minutes long so watch it!<br />
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For my first 30 day challenge I will be tackling music theory. I have avoided learning music theory for most of the last 3 years even while knowing that understanding music theory will help me be a better musician. This is the kick in the pants that I needed!<br />
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What have you or will you try for 30 days?Organist Heidihttp://www.blogger.com/profile/05270052557520586220noreply@blogger.com5tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1008059400836028498.post-13650998897456679372012-11-27T06:55:00.001-05:002012-11-27T06:57:24.380-05:00A coincidence, I think not<div>
<span style="color: black; font-family: Arial; font-size: small; font-style: normal; font-variant: normal; font-weight: normal; letter-spacing: normal; line-height: normal; orphans: 2; text-indent: 0px; text-transform: none; white-space: normal; widows: 2; word-spacing: 0px;">Sunday evening I decided to listen to an episode of The Joy Of Music while doing some cleaning. I almost could not believe my ears! Diane Bish played her arrangement of "All Creatures of Our God and King." I instantly felt amazed and overcome as I am currently learning this hymn. This is not the first time where I have unexpectedly heard a piece performed that I am currently learning. I am awestruck each time it happens. I feel like it is a sign from God to continue pursuing the organ. At my <a href="http://organistheidi.blogspot.com/2012/11/why-to-practice-as-recommended-november.html">last lesson</a> Michael reminded me to listen to recordings of the pieces that I am learning. Perhaps, God brought this recording to me!</span><br />
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<span style="font-family: Arial; font-size: small;">Romans 8:28 "And we know that in all things God works for the good of those who love him, who have been called according to his purpose" (NIV). </span></div>
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<span style="font-family: Arial; font-size: small;">You may be thinking, oh that was just a coincidence. How many things have to align for it to not be a coincidence? </span></div>
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<li><span style="font-family: Arial; font-size: small;">Diane Bish has recorded over 500 episodes of <a href="http://www.thejoyofmusic.org/index.htm" target="_blank">The Joy of Music</a>. </span></li>
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<li><span style="font-family: Arial; font-size: small;">This particular episode was saved on my DVR. </span></li>
<li><span style="font-family: Arial; font-size: small;">The DVR is set to record The Joy of Music every time that it is on (it airs on the The Church Channel on Dish Network). </span></li>
<li><span style="font-family: Arial; font-size: small;">The DVR will only keep the 20 most recent recordings. </span></li>
<li><span style="font-family: Arial; font-size: small;">I randomly picked this episode of the 20 saved on the DVR.</span></li>
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<li><span style="font-family: Arial; font-size: small;">My motive for listening to the show was not purely to hear organ music. Just recently my husband asked me if I still watched them. I decided to put on an episode in the background while cleaning as I had been neglecting the show. My initial goal was to be able to tell my husband that I listened to an episode. </span></li>
<li><span style="font-family: Arial; font-size: small;">I had attempted to invite myself over to my niece's for the evening but she had other plans. If she has been around, I would not have been home<span style="font-size: small;"> cleaning.</span> </span></li>
<li><span style="font-family: Arial; font-size: small;">I was only cleaning because my washer had broke on Saturday and my brother-in-law was coming the next day to fix it.</span></li>
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<span style="font-family: Arial; font-size: small;">I could list more but I am not trying to convince you, although perhaps I am attempting to be a bit <a href="http://sethgodin.typepad.com/seths_blog/2012/11/persuade-vs-convince.html" target="_blank">persuasive</a>. </span></div>
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Organist Heidihttp://www.blogger.com/profile/05270052557520586220noreply@blogger.com1tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1008059400836028498.post-37200917329697143792012-11-24T10:11:00.001-05:002012-11-24T10:11:14.011-05:00A corrected mistake is evidence of progress!
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Organist Heidihttp://www.blogger.com/profile/05270052557520586220noreply@blogger.com2tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1008059400836028498.post-42259282632689017742012-11-18T21:25:00.002-05:002012-11-18T21:26:19.053-05:00Why to practice as recommended - November 2012 Lesson<div>
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<li><span style="font-family: Arial,Helvetica,sans-serif;"><span style="font-size: small;">Listen to recordings of other organists playing the pieces I am learning. </span></span></li>
<li><span style="font-family: Arial,Helvetica,sans-serif;"><span style="font-size: small;">Make friends with the metronome. Don't just turn it on, listen to it while playing!</span></span></li>
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<span style="font-family: Arial,Helvetica,sans-serif;"><span style="font-size: small;">This lesson was tough as it's hard to hear "its not good enough". But this may turn out to be a very pivotal lesson as I confronted my issues. Now I will be more diligent when practicing and more likely to think about all the instructions and guidance Michael has provided. I will be sharing more about this lesson soon.</span></span></div>
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Organist Heidihttp://www.blogger.com/profile/05270052557520586220noreply@blogger.com7tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1008059400836028498.post-70480758845899838452012-11-04T17:08:00.001-05:002012-11-05T15:43:46.078-05:00Michael Gartz Organ Recital 10-28-2012<div>
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Organist Heidihttp://www.blogger.com/profile/05270052557520586220noreply@blogger.com2tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1008059400836028498.post-19364184256691411882012-10-23T21:49:00.000-04:002012-10-24T07:13:50.453-04:00Dear BlogDear Blog,<br />
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It's been over two weeks since we have spent time together.You are probably thinking this means I've spent more time at the organ bench practicing. In reality, I've been busy having good intentions and and reading and making excuses. I planned to make plans for us but didn't follow through with the plan.<br />
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Blog, you read the couple of paragraphs I shared about my <a href="http://organistheidi.blogspot.com/2012/09/its-been-3-years-looking-back-and.html">trip to Nashville</a>. I was inspired by my trip and the <a href="http://organistheidi.blogspot.com/2012/10/visiting-brentwood-united-methodist.html">church</a> I visited. I bet you expected the my excuses to stop! I received
blogging advice that I have yet to implement. I joined <a href="https://twitter.com/organistheidi">Twitter</a> and now
follow writers and organists and inspiring folks. Now, I see ongoing advice/inspiration/motivation daily on my Twitter feed. But the excuses to avoid writing continue.<br />
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I am BUSY! I work full time and need to actually practice the organ too. I love to read! I have games on my smart phone to play! Do you understand!?<br />
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I've been reading books and blogs and tweets that while help us along in our journey together. I am learning more about myself, writing, and the blog platform. And I am consistently reading that the best way to become a better write it to write! There are no shortcuts. <br />
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Thank you, Blog, for waiting patiently for me to return. Together we will succeed (although eventually I will be ditching you for a self-hosted site). <br />
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Heidi<br />
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P.S. Do you have good intentions? What plans do you want to follow through on?Organist Heidihttp://www.blogger.com/profile/05270052557520586220noreply@blogger.com4tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1008059400836028498.post-12338977691223179892012-10-07T19:42:00.003-04:002012-10-07T19:42:58.326-04:00October 2012 LessonLast Friday, I met with Michael Gratz for an organ lesson at <a href="http://www.trinitytoledo.org/" target="_blank">Trinity Episcopal Church</a>. For the first time that I can recall I was late to the lesson. I stopped at the bank on the way and the ATM decided to keep my debit card! Fortunately, the bank was opened and they retrieved my card. Between this incident, traffic, and construction I was about 10 minutes late. <br />
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When I finally arrived Michael was waiting for me at the organ. We started the lesson with the Bach Prelude and Fugue in C Major (BWV 553). As with most lesson, my first challenge was to adjust to the pipe organ hearing the decay of previous notes while playing the current note. I primarily practice on my electronic organ at home and on electronic organs (at least older models from the 70's) there is not a decay. I am still having tempo issues with the second half of the prelude and the entire fugue which is evidence that I did not practice enough with the metronome.<br />
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Michael approved my rendition of Come, All Christians, Be Committed. This hymn took many months (possible over a year) for me to learn correctly. It felt great to have Michael check this one off my practice list!<br />
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The highlight of the lesson was playing Holy, Holy, Holy. After some instruction from Michael, I was able to play this hymn in a manner that would be acceptable to a congregation. I felt such joy hearing the music coming from the pipes while I played. <br />
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Overall it was a great and enjoyable lesson!Organist Heidihttp://www.blogger.com/profile/05270052557520586220noreply@blogger.com1tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1008059400836028498.post-77151799821924837022012-10-04T19:08:00.000-04:002012-10-04T19:08:13.637-04:00Visiting Brentwood United Methodist ChurchDuring my recent trip to the Nashville, TN area I attended a Sunday morning service at <a href="http://bumc.net/" target="_blank">Brentwood United Methodist Church</a>. <br />
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This church was big! It was a little intimidating at first. I arrived early and their contemporary service was underway. The lobby was nearly empty other than a few having a conversation at the welcome desk. I slide by them in search of a restroom. By the time I returned the lobby was filling up and with the size of this church this size I was not easily recognized as a visitor.<br />
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During the service, the hymns were well played on the organ by <a href="http://www.ago2012.org/convention-details/performers/gregg-bunn.html" target="_blank">Dr. Gregg Bunn</a>. The music inspired and encouraged the congregation to sing. This was one of the best sounding pipe organs I have heard. After the service I talked with Dr. Bunn for a few minutes. He confirmed that the church takes very good care of its instruments and keeps the environment at the proper temperature. The <a href="http://bumc.net/templates/System/details.asp?id=55941&PID=903116" target="_blank">history behind the BUMC organs</a> (they also have an organ in their chapel) is extensive.<br />
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This <a href="http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/M._P._Moller" target="_blank">Möller</a> organ has four manuals with many stops as you can see in the picture below. When I explained that I was visiting from out of town, Dr. Bunn suggested that I play the organ while I waited for my flight! How exciting would that have been! I politely declined as I wanted to get to the airport with plenty to spare. But really I didn't have the confidence to play such an instrument in front of others.<br />
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You may be wondering, just how I decided which church in the Nashville area to attend. I found this particular church by looking for churches within reasonable distance
of my hotel, in the direction of the airport, and also listed has having a pipe organ on the website for
the <a href="http://www.nashvilleago.org/" target="_blank">Nashville Chapter of the American Guild of Organists</a>. Then I confirmed on the church site which services used the organ.<br />
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<tr><td style="text-align: center;"><a href="http://3.bp.blogspot.com/-lcpyRcsZFmw/UG4Uju14riI/AAAAAAAAAJM/C9tP-yoV3Z4/s1600/BUMC_pipes.jpg" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: auto; margin-right: auto;"><img border="0" height="266" src="http://3.bp.blogspot.com/-lcpyRcsZFmw/UG4Uju14riI/AAAAAAAAAJM/C9tP-yoV3Z4/s400/BUMC_pipes.jpg" width="400" /></a></td></tr>
<tr><td class="tr-caption" style="text-align: center;">The visible pipes in the <a href="http://bumc.net/templates/System/details.asp?id=55941&PID=903116" target="_blank">BUMC</a> sanctuary.</td></tr>
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