What is a Pipe Organ Encounter (POE)?
A POE is a 4-5 day regional event organized by a local AGO chapter under the sponsorship of the national organization. It introduces teenagers and young adults to the world of the pipe organ.
Pipe Organ Encounters:
- Provide individual and group instruction in the basic rudiments of pipe organ technique and service playing.
- Give a general overview of organ literature, history, and related topics.
- Expose the participants to various concepts and examples of pipe organ construction and design.
- Offer opportunities to participate in ecumenical worship, so as to experience the role of the sacred musician.
- Provide an invaluable opportunity for young musicians to meet others with similar interests.
2009 Pipe Organ Encounters
June 14-19, 2009
FOX VALLEY CHAPTER
This Encounter is full. Registration is now closed.
Wheaton College
Wheaton, Illinois
David A. Lincoln, MM
6601 Weather Hill Drive
Willowbrook, IL 60527-1885
630-655-2124
dalincoln@comcast.net
www.foxvalleyago.org
June 21-26, 2009
LEHIGH VALLEY CHAPTER
This Encounter is full. Registration is now closed.
Moravian College
Bethlehem, Pennsylvania
Maria Prochnau, AAGO
4303 Bedford Drive
Bethlehem, PA 18020
610-694-0525
nemp@rcn.com
www.lvago.org
June 21-26, 2009
MACON CHAPTER
This Encounter is full. Registration is now closed.
Wesleyan College
Macon, Georgia
Michael McGhee, DM
Wesleyan College
4760 Forsyth Road
Macon, GA 31210
478-757-2433
mmcghee@wesleyancollege.edu
maconago.org
June 21-26, 2009
GREATER KANSAS CITY CHAPTER
University of Missouri-Kansas
Kansas, City, Missouri
John Ditto, DMA
4550 Warwick Blvd. #811
Kansas City, MO 64111
816-931-3005
dittoj@umkc.edu
www.kcago.com
July 12-17, 2009
SOUTH DAKOTA CHAPTER
Augustana College
Sioux Falls, South Dakota
Marilyn Schempp, MM
809 Plum Creek Road
Sioux Falls, SD 75105
605-332-0038
mmschempp@sio.midco.net
July 19-24
NEW HAMPSHIRE CHAPTER
This Encounter is full. Registration is now closed.
Southern New Hampshire University
Manchester, New Hampshire
Colin Lynch, MM
St. Paul’s School
325 Pleasant St.
Concord, NH 03301
603-219-0264
clynch@sps.edu
www.nhago.org
August 2-8, 2009
SAN DIEGO CHAPTER
University of San Diego
San Diego, California
Ruth Sayre
4822 Iroquois Avenue
San Diego, CA 92117-6248
619-276-4108
rsayre@san.rr.com
www.agosd.org
POE ADVANCED FOR TEENS
June 21-26, 2009
EVANSVILLE CHAPTER
This Encounter is full. Registration is now closed.
University of Evansville
Evansville, Indiana
Robert Nicholls, FAGO
First Presbyterian Church
609 SE Second Street
Evansville, IN 47713-1107
812-423-6297
robertn@firstpresevansville.com
www.evansvilleago.org
PIPE ORGAN ENCOUNTER TECHNICAL
For those ages 16-23 interested in organ building
July 27-29, 2009
CANTON CHAPTER
Schantz Organ Company
Orrville, Ohio
Timothy Mann
Schantz Organ Company
626 South Walnut Street
Orrville, Ohio 44667
330-682-6065
tmann@schantzorgan.com
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POE Display AD
Ad from TAO for POE sites |
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POE Scholarship Form
Form for prospective attendees. |
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Pipe Organ Encounters is an educational outreach program of the American Guild of Organists. Major funding for Pipe Organ Encounters is provided by the
Associated Pipe Organ Builders of America. Additional support is provided by the American Institute of Organbuilders, Margaret R. Evans, and the Arnold
and Marie Schwartz Fund. Permanently endowed AGO scholarships are provided in memory of Charlene Brice Alexander, Robert S. Baker, Seth Bingham,
Clarence Dickinson, Philip Hahn, Charles N. Henderson, Alfred E. Lunsford, Ruth Milliken, Ned Siebert, and Martin M. Wick; and in honor of Philip E. Baker
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Information for AGO Chapters
Is our chapter large enough to host a POE?
Successful POEs and POE+s have been sponsored by both small and large chapters.
What facilities will we need?
- Instruments - one pipe organ for every two students (creative scheduling is recommended if fewer instruments are available)
- Housing - university, college, or seminary dormitories are generally recommended
- Transportation - preferably buses or vans (bonded/insured) or private cars to transport students everywhere
- Recreation - opportunities for play, social interaction and relaxation are important for both young people and adults!
How many teachers will we need?
There should be one faculty member for every two students who attend.
How will we finance our POE or POE+?
If your chapter is selected as a POE/POE+ site, you may receive up to $5,000 from the national office. You will need to solicit local funding as well. In the past, the average cost per student has been $450 - $800. Registration fees run $375.00-$450.00 per student. Total budgets have been from $14,000.00 - $25, 000.00.
How many chapter members need to be on our POE/POE+ committee?
You will need a Director, Secretary/Registrar, Treasurer, Services Coordinator, Funding Coordinator, Publicity Coordinator, Faculty Coordinator, and a Facilities Coordinator. (One person might be responsible for more than one of these areas.)
How far in advance should we plan?
You will need to plan approximately two years in advance: The first year to establish chapter support, complete Site Application Form, and assemble committee. The next year will involve advertising and the detailed “leg work” leading up to your POE/POE+.
How do we apply?
Download (below) or request a copy of the POE/POE+ Handbook, which provides detailed instructions and an application form. Following the approval of the Chapter Executive Board, send the application to the Committee on the New Organist c/o AGO National Headquarters along with a copy to your Regional Councillor by March 15 of the year preceding your proposed POE. You will be notified of approval by May 1 of the year of your application.
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POE/POE+ Handbook
Handbook for Chapter Management. |
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