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Long Range Planning LongRangePlanning

AGO Seal
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JPEG Format
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Self Extracting File
Both AGO Seals in .tif and .jpg format compressed in a Windows self-extracting file.

Self Extracting File
Both AGO Seals in .tif and .jpg format compressed in a Macintosh self-extracting file.

The American Organist Magazine
TAO Rate Card
The official advertising rate card. Ad Sizes & Mechanical Requirements, Contract information, and guidelines.
Chapter Documents
Chapter Materials
Documents and forms for AGO Chapters.
Media Relations Handbook
AGO Order of Services
AGO National Bylaws and Operating Procedures
National Bylaws
Adopted April 13, 1896, and as amended
through March 26, 2011
Operating Procedures
Professional Development
Mentor Program
COMMITTEE ON CAREER DEVELOPMENT & SUPPORT
May, 2005

In Microsoft Word Format

Model Contract Provisions
for Church/Temple Musicians
Approved by the AGO National Council, June 7, 2005, Updated Through August 29, 2005.
Salary Guide
This chart lists all possible employment configurations and recommended salaries for various level of education and experience.
The Church Musician and Copyright Law
Guidelines for the use of copyrighted music material from the Church Music Publishers Association.
Conventions
AGO National Conventions:
A Creative Partnership
Guidelines for National Conventions
National Convention Site Selection
Questionnaire for Chapters
Guidelines for Regional Conventions
of the American Guild of Organists
An Invitation to Chapters
to Host a Regional Convention
Our revised (2007) brochure explaining the application guidelines and benefits of hosting a Regional Convention.
Application
to Host a Regional Convention
 
Regional Convention Budget Template
Membership
Membership Brochure
Our membership brochure with Code of Ethics, Membership benefits, Mail-In section and related information.
AGO Group Insurance Plans
Administered by Seabury & Smith
Education
Manual of Procedure for the
Service Playing Test
Selected Repertoire for
Organ and Orchestra
Modern Editions of
Early French Organ Music
AGO Certification
Professional Certification explained. A chapter guide for promotion, preparation, and participation.
Certification Requirements
AGO Bibliography for Examination Preparation
Wedding Policy
A Guide for Churches and Synagogues
Pipe Up!
Let it Resound!
An Introduction to the Pipe Organ booklet for Pre-School through Grade 5
Chapter Outreach
What can your AGO chapter do to attract and encourage new organists? How can public appreciation for the pipe organ be increased? This pamphlet is a distillation of ideas and activities as well as a resource guide your chapter can use. Is your chapter a small chapter with enthusiasm but few resources, a medium-size chapter with average resources, or a large chapter with limitless resources? Never fear! There are ideas here for everyone!
POE Display AD
Ad from TAO for POE sites.
POE/POE+ Handbook
Guidelines for POE Host Chapters
Pedals, Pipes, and Pizza
A program designed to introduce piano students aged 11 -16 to the pipe organ.
PipeWorks
A descriptive brochure of the PipeWorks Education Project - answers the 10 most frequently asked questions.
Official AGO Documents
What the Clergy and Congregations Should Know About the AGO
Four-color brochure highlighting ten important facts that members of the Clergy and Congregations should know about the AGO.
Position Statement on Prerecorded Music
   
Report of the Taskforce on Digital Inclusiveness
Directory of Officials
Responsibilities of Elected and Appointed Officials

Guidelines for National Nominating Committees

Guidelines for Regional Nominating Committees

Digital Signature Form

 

Installation of Officers


Time Sheet

Report of the Long-Range Planning Task Force
General Conclusions and
Action Recommendations
Statistical Analyses
General Comments
Comments for Committees
Expense Reimbursement Forms
Travel and Reimbursement Policies
Regional and District Officer Reimbursement
National Officer/Committee Member Reimbursement

 

Updated February 5, 2013