Presented by Joseph Arndt and Adam Pajan In the wake of the French Revolution, many Parisian organs laid in disrepair, and the repertoire had devolved to a lowly state. Enter […]
Leo Nestor (1948-2019) was a musician whose contributions to the American Roman Catholic Church stand out as virtually unsurpassed. His compositions evince a unique way in which traditional forms and […]
As organists and conductors, we are the gatekeepers of the treasury of sacred music. Our choices of voluntaries, anthems, motets, and service music define the canon of this repertoire for […]
Based on his more than 50 years on the organ bench, Darryl Miller has curated a varied and interesting list of accessible organ repertoire playable on all instruments of any […]
Want to have a voice in the issues of our time? Discover how to respond to social injustices via organ music in the context of the church, academic institution, and […]
The King of Instruments has always been a complex machine, as well as a beautiful musical instrument. However, organists sometimes overlook the technical details of their instrument, leaving it to […]
After receiving initial degrees in ethnomusicology, natural sciences, and Arab literature, Jean-Louis Florentz (1947-2004) studied with Olivier Messiaen at the Conservatoire Nationale de Paris. Throughout his life, Florentz traveled all […]
UPDATE 7/5: THIS WORKSHOP IS CANCELLED. The Editorial Board of the online journal Vox Humana, an AGO affiliate, discusses the ways that current ideas, trends, and research about organ performance […]
Pipe organists and Hammond organists have more in common than meets the eye. This workshop focuses on the intersectionality of sacred music skills as they bridge between the traditional and […]
Ralph Vaughan Williams (1872-1958) was one of the twentieth century’s most important composers of sacred music and hymnody for the church. Unfortunately, most of his original organ compositions are rarely […]
“A phenomenon without equal in the history of the C20th French organ”. Such was Marcel Dupré’s commendation of his student Pierre Cochereau, who held the post of Titulaire des Grandes Orgues […]
UPDATE 6/30: This workshop is cancelled due to illness. Understanding the anatomical and physiological aspects of organ playing will enhance a performer’s ability to use their body in a logical […]
Are you looking for techniques to refresh your practice sessions? Are you a teacher looking for tips to pass on to your students? This workshop will offer ways to make […]
Technology and the power of the internet have ushered in a new world of opportunities for Guild members and the churches they play for to use streaming and videoconferencing to […]
This workshop will provide an opportunity for chapter leaders to network with each other and discuss leadership challenges and best practices.
National business meeting of the American Guild of Organists.
Performances by RCYO winners Andy Brown, Cecily DeMarco, Sarah Palmer, and David Stultz, and the winner of the NCOI competition. Major funding for this performance is provided by Quimby Pipe Organs.
William Porter presents an all-Bach recital. Major funding for this performance is provided by Roger W. Sherman.
Julia Brown presents Works by Scheidemann, Tunder, Osterland, Hanff, and Buxtehude. Major funding for this performance is provided by Pasi Organ Builders.
Damin Spritzer performs Works by Howells, Grace, Boulay, and Kunc, and the world premiere performance of Damien Geter’s “Elegy” for tenor and organ. Regarding his setting of “Saw a Starling” […]
Saint Mark’s will present its famous annual Advent service of “O Antiphons,” featuring processions, hymnody, Peter Hallock’s “O Antiphons,” and the world premiere of “O Clavis David,” an Advent composition […]
The choir and organists of Saint James Cathedral will present Roman Catholic Vespers for the feast of Saint James, featuring the world premieres of two new works by composer Jessica […]
Isabelle Demers performs Works by Demessieux, Alkan, Laurin, and the world premiere performance of Sharon Willis’s “Ascension Suite” for solo organ. “Ascension Suite” begins with a tribute to three Civil […]
Stefan Engels performs Works by Bach, Karg-Elert, and the world premiere performance of George Baker's “Le Tombeau de Jean Langlais” for solo organ. Regarding his new work, Dr. Baker writes, […]
