News Bulletins

Nov. 24, 2008

NEW YORK CITY—The American Guild of Organists (AGO) has discounted its entire catalog of educational resources by 20% for AGO members making purchases now through December 23, 2008. The AGO store offers many educational resources and specialty items that can make the perfect holiday gifts for professional colleagues, organ students, organ teachers, and other organ music lovers. Dozens of books, recordings, and items of apparel, including t-shirts, sweatshirts, and neckties, are offered.

Shopping for Guild gifts is easy. All merchandise can be ordered online at www.agohq.org/store or by contacting AGO store manager Harold Calhoun, hc@agohq.org, 212-870-2311 (ext. 4318) or 800-AGO-5115. Additionally, orders can be placed via postal mail using the order form found on page 9 of each issue of The American Organist Magazine. All orders totaling $30 or more will qualify for a free gift: a CD recording of 2006 NYACOP winner Scott Montgomery.

A twelve-month subscription to The American Organist Magazine makes a wonderful gift for the new year. Alternatively, a gift of membership for a student, colleague, or loved one will provide all the benefits of membership, including a subscription to TAO Magazine. Orders for subscriptions and memberships can be placed online at www.agohq.org/membership or by calling 212-870-2311 (ext. 7512).

For the organist, friend, teacher, or loved one who has everything, some may wish to consider a gift that keeps on giving: a contribution to the AGO Annual Fund, Endowment Fund, or New Organist Fund in their honor. The contribution will go to work immediately supporting the educational activities of the American Guild of Organists. All contributions to the AGO are 100% tax deductible to the fullest extent provided by law. Contributions can be made online at www.agohq.org/contributions or by calling 212-870-2311 (ext. 4308).

The AMERICAN GUILD OF ORGANISTS is the national professional association serving the organ and choral music fields. Founded in 1896 as both an educational and service organization, it sets and maintains high musical standards and promotes the understanding and appreciation of all aspects of organ and choral music. The mission of the AGO is to enrich lives through organ and choral music. The Guild currently serves approximately 19,000 members in more than 300 local chapters throughout the United States and abroad. The American Organist Magazine, the official journal of the AGO and the Associated Pipe Organ Builders of America, reaches an audience of more than 20,000 readers each month.

This information is submitted by F. Anthony Thurman, Director of Development and Communications at the National Headquarters of the American Guild of Organists and The American Organist Magazine. For further information, please contact Dr. Thurman by TEL (212) 870-2310, FAX (212) 870-2163 or E-MAIL fathurman@agohq.org.