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César Franck: A Lasting Legacy
Hyatt Regency 302, Beckler (cap. 170) 808 Howell St, SeattlePresented 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 […]
The Sacred Music of Leo Nestor
Hyatt Regency 304, Calawah (cap. 80) 808 Howell St, SeattleLeo 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 […]
Expanding the Canon: A Choral Reading Session of Historically Excluded Composers
Hyatt Regency 305, Chehalis - Piano (cap. 110) 808 Howell St, SeattleAs 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 […]
Organ Music for the Busy Organist
Hyatt Regency 307, Methow (cap. 90) 808 Howell St, SeattleBased 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 […]
Social Justice & the Organ: Storytelling, Composing, & Improvising
Gethsemane Lutheran Church 911 Stewart St, SeattleWant 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 […]
Actions, Bellows, and Chests: the ABC’s of “What is the Organbuilder talking about?”
Hyatt Regency 301, Ashnola - Piano (cap. 120) 808 Howell St, SeattleThe 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 […]
Jean-Louis Florentz: Laudes (Kidân Za-Nageh), Op. 5
Plymouth Church United Church of Christ 1217 6th Ave, SeattleAfter 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 […]
Vox Humana Journal: Roundtable Discussion about Online Organ Resources
Hyatt Regency 306, Duwamish (cap. 80) 808 Howell St, SeattleUPDATE 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 […]
The Role of the Organ in the African-American Church: An Introduction to Gospel Harmony and Style
Gethsemane Lutheran Church 911 Stewart St, SeattlePipe 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 […]
Beyond Rhosymedre: The Organ Works of Ralph Vaughan Williams
Hyatt Regency 301, Ashnola - Piano (cap. 120) 808 Howell St, SeattleRalph 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 […]
The Illusionist’s Art: the Liturgical Improvisations of Pierre Cochereau, Organist of Notre-Dame de Paris
Plymouth Church United Church of Christ 1217 6th Ave, Seattle“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 […]
Muscular Awareness and Organ Performance
Hyatt Regency 305, Chehalis - Piano (cap. 110) 808 Howell St, SeattleUPDATE 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 […]
Strategies for Productive Practicing
Hyatt Regency 302, Beckler (cap. 170) 808 Howell St, SeattleAre 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 […]
Streaming: Best Practices
Hyatt Regency 306, Duwamish (cap. 80) 808 Howell St, SeattleTechnology 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 […]
Chapter Leader Connect and Network
Hyatt Regency Columbia C (Exhibit Hall)This workshop will provide an opportunity for chapter leaders to network with each other and discuss leadership challenges and best practices.
National Business Meeting – Hyatt Regency
Hyatt Regency 808 Howell Street, SeattleNational business meeting of the American Guild of Organists.
Concert – Rising Stars (I) – University Congregational – Wicks / Bond
University Congregational United Church of Christ 4515 16th Ave NE, SeattlePerformances 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.
Concert – William Porter – St. Alphonsus – Fritts-Richards Organ
Saint Alphonsus Parish 5816 15th Ave NW, SeattleWilliam Porter presents an all-Bach recital. Major funding for this performance is provided by Roger W. Sherman.
Concert – Julia Brown – Trinity Lutheran, Lynnwood – Pasi Organ
Trinity Lutheran Church - Lynwood 6215 196th St SW, LynwoodJulia Brown presents Works by Scheidemann, Tunder, Osterland, Hanff, and Buxtehude. Major funding for this performance is provided by Pasi Organ Builders.
Concert – Damin Spritzer – Holy Rosary, Edmonds – Kilgen Organ
Holy Rosary Parish 630 7th Ave N, EdmondsDamin 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” […]
Concert – Rising Stars (I) – University Congregational – Wicks / Bond
University Congregational United Church of Christ 4515 16th Ave NE, SeattlePerformances 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.
Concert – William Porter – St. Alphonsus – Fritts-Richards Organ
Saint Alphonsus Parish 5816 15th Ave NW, SeattleWilliam Porter presents an all-Bach recital. Major funding for this performance is provided by Roger W. Sherman.
Concert – Julia Brown – Trinity Lutheran, Lynnwood – Pasi Organ
Trinity Lutheran Church - Lynwood 6215 196th St SW, LynwoodJulia Brown presents Works by Scheidemann, Tunder, Osterland, Hanff, and Buxtehude. Major funding for this performance is provided by Pasi Organ Builders.
Concert – Damin Spritzer – Holy Rosary, Edmonds – Kilgen Organ
Holy Rosary Parish 630 7th Ave N, EdmondsDamin 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” […]
Exhibits open / Cash bars open – Hyatt Regency
Hyatt Regency 808 Howell Street, Seattle
Worship – Procession of O Antiphons – St. Mark’s Cathedral – Flentrop Organ
Saint Mark's Episcopal Cathedral 1245 10th Ave E, SeattleSaint 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 […]
Worship – Vespers for Feast of St. James – St. James Cathedral – Hutchings-Votey and Rosales Organs
St. James Cathedral 804 9th Ave, SeattleThe 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 […]
Concert – Isabelle Demers – St. Mark’s Cathedral – Flentrop Organ
Saint Mark's Episcopal Cathedral 1245 10th Ave E, SeattleIsabelle 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 […]
Concert – Stefan Engels – St. James Cathedral – Hutchings-Votey and Rosales Organs
St. James Cathedral 804 9th Ave, SeattleStefan 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, […]
Exhibits open / Cash bars open – Hyatt Regency
Hyatt Regency 808 Howell Street, Seattle
