doglover1000

Guideline for guest organists?
I don't really understand why limiting practice time for guest organists is an issue. I am in charge (not any more) then I am supposed to control all related to organ. I have been organist at many different churches in a few different states, a…

Comment by doglover1000 June 4 permalink
Guideline for guest organists?
They use the church for free, but donate some instead.

Comment by doglover1000 June 3 permalink
Guideline for guest organists?
Well, The priest informed me yesterday that he will take care of the organ from now, so I am out of duties on organ. He said he will control all with the aid of the consultant. ..Not sure if it works...I don't understand. He seems upset with me…

Comment by doglover1000 June 3 permalink
Guideline for guest organists?
Not sure if it's the priest's call actually. Since this issue happened last February, I suggested that the music director must handle the tuning, scheduling with guest musicians and maintenance directly unless I am given full control to ma…

Comment by doglover1000 June 1 permalink
Guideline for guest organists?
Thank you all! It's sad the priest and the music director are not very supportive. They are not organists, so don't know. They think I am unnecessarily too picky about it. I wish I turned off her code, but it's for the priest's d…

Comment by doglover1000 June 1 permalink
Guideline for guest organists?
When we go to other church to prepare an event, most organists work on registrations and getting used to the organ within reasonable amount of practice time under their organist's approval. She has no respect on my guidance at all! She complete…

Comment by doglover1000 June 1 permalink
Guideline for guest organists?
Thank you all for advices! I spoke with a staff about scheduling in the office last February, but she said at this time that when that organist contacted the office for scheduling, the organist was stubborn in getting time she wants. So the staff as…

Comment by doglover1000 May 31 permalink
Guideline for guest organists?
Thank you, Susdem. It's a recording session from a publishing company, so a private event. They said they record about 4-5 unaccompanied (2-3 minutes length each) and others need the organ accomp. And also mentioned that a few pieces with organ…

Comment by doglover1000 May 31 permalink
Any recommendation for organ prelude based on Marian chant/ hymn?
Thank you all !

Comment by doglover1000 February 23 permalink
Does anyone know where I can find the hymn 'O Lord with Wondrous Mystery' (SATB)?
OK. Will try :-) Thank you.

Comment by doglover1000 June 2022 permalink
Does anyone know where I can find the hymn 'O Lord with Wondrous Mystery' (SATB)?
Got it. Thank you!

Comment by doglover1000 June 2022 permalink
Does anyone know where I can find the hymn 'O Lord with Wondrous Mystery' (SATB)?
Thank you so much, chonak! Yes it is unison/solo with organ.

Comment by doglover1000 June 2022 permalink
Does anyone know where I can find the hymn 'O Lord with Wondrous Mystery' (SATB)?
Thank you all! I looked the one from GIA last week, but it doesn't seem it is for SATB. It seems like more accompaniment for solo. And I couldn't find someone who has the St. Michael's hymnal :-( Does anyone have the hymnal? I tried t…

Comment by doglover1000 June 2022 permalink
Does anyone know where I can find the hymn 'O Lord with Wondrous Mystery' (SATB)?
Thank you so much!

Comment by doglover1000 June 2022 permalink
Has anyone played Durufle's Requiem organ part?
I think string quartet and organ is a good option. I will bring it up to my boss tonight. Thank you for sharing your idea, JaredOstermann!

Comment by doglover1000 September 2014 permalink
Has anyone played Durufle's Requiem organ part?
Thank you all for the notes! I emailed the music director last night and said what you guys told me. She said the choir has sung it a few years ago, so they can do it :( It sounds like she doesn't care about how I feel about it. She said we hav…

Comment by doglover1000 September 2014 permalink
Has anyone played Durufle's Requiem organ part?
I have played several Durufle's organ pieces. I am sort of a good reader, but am not sure if I can get ready for it by the time :( since I continue to hear from people that it is one of the most difficult pieces.

Comment by doglover1000 September 2014 permalink
Duties for half-time organist position
eft94530, it seems too much work for 12 hours per week. Looks at least 25 hours per week..Are you music director who wants to hire organist? I think you can adjust in some ways. For examples, either increasing work hours or providing options to miss…

Comment by doglover1000 March 2014 permalink
Duties for half-time organist position
Thanks for all your comments, guys! Chonak, I am not sure if predictable dates for Holy Day Masses or diocesan events are SUPER important in my questions. Since they are not on fixed days during weekdays, any masses happen on any days during weekd…

Comment by doglover1000 March 2014 permalink
Duties for half-time organist position
Thanks for your note, Chonak! My preparation time may be a part of the matter, too. I am salaried, but those tons of masses I have to play for are not always simple 1-hr masses with improvisation. Some of those masses take more than two hours and th…

Comment by doglover1000 March 2014 permalink
Duties for half-time organist position
I get a w-2 from my job. Yes, I am in the US.

Comment by doglover1000 March 2014 permalink
Duties for half-time organist position
Thank you for your comments! I heard from many people at Cathedral that previous organists have been changed many times...I think that's one of reasons :( I will check with NPM and CRCCM. Thanks again for your help!

Comment by doglover1000 March 2014 permalink
Duties for half-time organist position
I play the organ only. The problem for me is that when I got the job description/ contract, the Cathedral never mentioned the exact number of masses..It just says 'All Holy Day Masses' and special liturgies related to music..So I assumed …

Comment by doglover1000 March 2014 permalink

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