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Central Texas Chapter |
| Last updated: December 2, 2008 |
Message from the Dean |
| Welcome to the Central Texas Chapter, A.G.O. We are located in Waco, Texas, serving McLennan and surrounding counties in the greater Central Texas area, (Southwest)Region VII.
Our music community is diverse and varied, offering many exciting opportunities and events each year. Our service area hosts some 277 churches and synagogues, two university music schools, two symphony orchestras, several high school band and choral organizations, and other music and arts associations. We meet on the second Tuesday of the month at 7:30 p.m., September through May. I invite you to join us in our programs and activities as often as you can. Sincerely, Dr. Paul Grabow, Dean |
Local Events |
| •Dec 9: Christmas party, potluck, home of Dr. Joyce Jones, 6:00 pm
•Jan 13: (to be determined) 7:30 pm •Feb 10: Baylor Organ Conference, Robert Plimpton, formerly municipal organist in San Diego, composition by Robert Elmose, Jones Concert Hall, Baylor University, 7;30 pm •Mar 17: The Seven Last Words of Christ by Tournemire, Dr. Wes Gomer of McMurry University, Powell Chapel at Truett Seminary, Baylor University, 7:30 pm •Apr 14: Members' recital, works of Mendelssohn and J.S. Bach, The Episcopal Church of the Holy Spirit, 7:30 pm •May 12: Guild service and pot luck dinner, St. Mark Lutheran, 6:00 pm |
Newsletter |
| Go to http://web.ecs.baylor.edu/faculty/grabow/AGO/QuarterNotes.pdf (PDF file) for our most recent newsletter, Quarter Notes |
Membership |
| Membership is open to anyone interested in church music. Categories of membership and dues are those of the national A.G.O. Please consider joining us.
Go to http://web.ecs.baylor.edu/faculty/grabow/AGO/AGOform.pdf (PDF file) for the membership application. Inquiries should be sent to RCGTX@att.net. |
Placement |
| Employers and job seekers are invited to post and search listings of available positions on the Guild's National Website. |
Certification |
| The Central Texas Chapter encourages certification by helping members prepare, and, then, proctoring the examination according to the National guidelines and schedules. For further information please contact the Central Texas Chapter office, Attn: Dr. Joyce Jones, Coordinator for Guild Certification; or, log onto the national A.G.O website at: www.agohq.org to find the information you need. |
Contact Us |
| E-mail: Paul_Grabow@baylor.edu
Phone: 254-848-4878 Dean, Dr. Paul Grabow Sub-Dean, Dr. Joyce Jones Secretary, Bonnie Belanger Treasurer, Robert Green Reporter, Lottie Evans |
Links |
| Membership Application
http://web.ecs.baylor.edu/faculty/grabow/AGO/AGOform.pdf (PDF file) http://web.ecs.baylor.edu/faculty/grabow/AGO/QuarterNotes.pdf (PDF file) http://www.church-organist.com (General Interest) http://www.pipedreams.org (Pipe Dreams) http://www.southernmusic.com (Southern Music Co.) http://www.giamusic.com (G. I. A. Publishing) http://www.cph.org (Concordia Publishing House) |
| Visit the AGO National website |