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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.
2008 Pipe Organ Encounters
POEs
JUNE 8–14, 2008
Central Texas Chapter
REGISTRATION IS CLOSED
Baylor University
Waco, Texas
Joyce Jones, FAGO
Baylor University School of Music
One Bear Place #97408
Waco, TX 76798-7408
254-710-1417
joyce_jones@baylor.edu
JUNE 15–20, 2008
Salt Lake City Chapter
University of Utah
Salt Lake City, Utah
Ingrid Hersman
5092 South Campbell Drive
Salt Lake City, UT 84118
801-966-7966
hersman@sisna.com
www.slcago.org
JULY 6–11, 2008
Holland Area Chapter
REGISTRATION IS CLOSED
Hope College
Holland, Michigan
Elizabeth Claar, CAGO
67 West 19th Street
Holland, MI 49423
616-392-7172
elizabeth.claar@gmail.com
www.hollandago.org
JULY 13–18, 2008
Charlotte Chapter
Belmont Abbey College
Charlotte, North Carolina
Patrick Pope
St. Peter’s Episcopal Church
115 West 7th Street
Charlotte, NC 28202
704-332-7746
poe@charlotteago.org
www.charlotteago.org
JULY 20–26, 2008
Worcester Chapter
REGISTRATION IS CLOSED
Assumption College
Worcester, Massachusetts
Frank Corbin
85 Park Avenue #4
Worcester, MA 01605
508-459-1171
fcorbin@assumption.edu
www.worcesterago.org
JULY 27–31, 2008
Seattle Chapter
Seattle Pacific University
Seattle, Washington
Carl Dodrill
4488 West Mercer Way
Mercer Island, WA 98040-3934
206-236-0067
carl@dodrill.net
www.agoseattle.com
POE (Advanced)
A new offering for advanced students.
JULY 6–11, 2008
Lincoln Chapter
REGISTRATION IS CLOSED
University of Nebraska-Lincoln
Lincoln, Nebraska
Christopher Marks
University of Nebraska-Lincoln
School of Music
108 Westbrook Music Building
Lincoln, NE 68588-0110
402-472-2980
cmarks2@unl.edu
www.agolincoln.org
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POE Display AD
Ad from TAO for current 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 and
Margaret R. Evans. Permanently endowed AGO scholarships are provided in memory of Seth Bingham, Clarence Dickinson, Philip Hahn, Charles
N. Henderson, Alfred E. Lunsford, Ned Siebert, and Martin M. Wick, and in honor of Philip E. Baker, and Morgan and Mary Simmons. Additional
scholarship funds have been created in honor of Ruth Milliken, and in memory of Robert S. Baker and Virgil Fox. |
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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 will receive $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 have ranged from $200 - $325 per student. Total budgets have been from $11,000 - $27,000. (Most chapters have made a small profit which is used for future POE institutes.)
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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See our 11 minute "Close Encounters" Video!
View our video in QuickTime streaming format.
Recommended for fast connections.
This videotape may be ordered free from
AGO National Headquarters at 212.870.2310.
View our on-line presentation of
Young Persons Guide to the Pipe Organ
Revised on Thu, Apr 24, 2008
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