Thanks to SUSANNE JETER for stepping in as Sub-Dean as Jennifer McPherson departs for New Hampshire. Susanne will serve our chapter for one year.
Congratulations to Andrew Byrd
Andrew Byrd, a 2018 graduate of Appalachian State University where he studied with Joby Bell, may well be forever the youngest member of AGO Charleston. Congratulations are in order as he assumes the music helm at Sea Island Presbyterian Church in Beaufort succeeding Charlie Frost. He will have oversight of the Kirk Choir, the Sea Island Ringers, children’s choirs, and will lead his troops at the Music and Worship Conference at Mon-treat. A lifelong Presbyterian, he is in addition Neighborhood "C" Coordinator, Charleston-Atlantic Presbytery.
Andrew joined AGO Charleston as a young teenager and student of Julia Harlow. He quickly became a staple in the chapter, rarely missing a monthly event. He also learned to jitterbug under the tutelage of Susanne Jeter on board the Spirit Line dinner cruise boat in 2017.
Andrew joined AGO Charleston as a young teenager and student of Julia Harlow. He quickly became a staple in the chapter, rarely missing a monthly event. He also learned to jitterbug under the tutelage of Susanne Jeter on board the Spirit Line dinner cruise boat in 2017.
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WISH OUR SEPTEMBER BABIES A HAPPY BIRTHDAY!
Kathy Collins, September 11 Clara Godshall, September 11 Chris Walchesky, September 11 James Sowell, September 26 |
Farewell and Godspeed
It seems like only recently that we welcomed Jennifer McPherson into our midst as Minister of Music at First (Scots) Presbyterian Church downtown. We certainly have thrilled to her brilliant organ technique and have appreciated the warm reception all have received at First (Scots). Jennifer accepted the nomination as Sub-Dean of the chapter and already had proved herself as a capable organizer and "doer." So, we're sorry to see her move on!
Jennifer wasn't planning to leave; she wasn't looking for another position. St. John's Episcopal Church in Portsmouth, New Hampshire came looking for her, and she has accepted their offer as Director of Music Ministries and Liturgy. It was at St. John's that Jennifer began organ lessons through the Young Organist Collaborative, a program based at St. John's. In a way this move is a homecoming for her. She will direct the Parish Choir, co-direct a community choir school held at the church, plan the liturgy for all services, and will manage an established concert series.This is an exciting opportunity for Jennifer and a loss to First (Scots) and our chapter. We'll miss her! Please extend to her your best wishes as she embarks on this new chapter in her life.
Jennifer wasn't planning to leave; she wasn't looking for another position. St. John's Episcopal Church in Portsmouth, New Hampshire came looking for her, and she has accepted their offer as Director of Music Ministries and Liturgy. It was at St. John's that Jennifer began organ lessons through the Young Organist Collaborative, a program based at St. John's. In a way this move is a homecoming for her. She will direct the Parish Choir, co-direct a community choir school held at the church, plan the liturgy for all services, and will manage an established concert series.This is an exciting opportunity for Jennifer and a loss to First (Scots) and our chapter. We'll miss her! Please extend to her your best wishes as she embarks on this new chapter in her life.
