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.

2010 Pipe Organ Encounters

June 13-18, 2010
SAINT LOUIS CHAPTER
Registration Full - No longer accepting applicants
Fontbonne University
Saint Louis. Missouri
Andrew Peters, MM
Second Presbyterian Church
4501 Westminster Place
St. Louis, MO 63108
314-367-0367
music@secondchurch.net
www.agostlouis.org

June 13-18, 2010
GREATER COLUMBIA CHAPTER
Registration Full - No longer accepting applicants
Lutheran Theological Southern Seminary
Columbia, South Carolina
Tony Roof
180 Homestead Lane
Lexington, S.C. 29072
803-606-1596
tonyroof@windstream.net
www.columbiaago.org

June 21-26, 2010
BLOOMINGTON CHAPTER
Registration Full - No longer accepting applicants
Indiana University
Bloomington, Indiana
David K. Lamb, DM, CAGO
First United Methodist Church
618 Eighth Street
Columbus, IN 47201
812-376-4139
lambd61@sbcglobal.net
www.music.indiana.edu/department/organ/ago.shtml

June 27-July 2, 2010
GREATER BRIDGEPORT CHAPTER
Registration Full - No longer accepting applicants
Sacred Heart University
Fairfield, Connecticut
Stephen T. Roberts, MM
192 Thompson Street
East Haven, CT 06513
203-467-5417
robertss@wcsu.edu
www.agohq.org/chapters/greaterbridgeport

July 18-23, 2010
MILWAUKEE CHAPTER
Registration Full - No longer accepting applicants
Carroll University
Waukesha, Wisconsin
Larry L. Wheelock
1221 North 28^th Street
Milwaukee, WI 53186
414-763-0009
LLWheels@me.com
agomilwaukee.org

July 25-29, 2010
FORT WORTH CHAPTER
Registration Full - No longer accepting applicants
Texas Christian University
Forth Worth, Texas
H. Joseph Butler, DMA, AAGO
School of Music
TCU Box 297500
Fort Worth, TX 76129
817-257-6629
h.j.butler@tcu.edu
www.fwago.org

July 25-31, 2010
ORANGE COUNTY CHAPTER
Registration Full - No longer accepting applicants
Concordia University
Irvine, California
Alicia Adams, JD
16181 Nassau Lane
Huntington Beach, CA 92649
714-840-0766
aliciajadams@juno.com
members.cox.net/ocago

POE ADVANCED FOR TEENS

July 18-23, 2010
NEW YORK CITY CHAPTER
Registration Full - No longer accepting applicants
Saint Thomas Choir School
New York, New York
Paul J. Murray
Church of the Holy Family
315 East 47^th Street
New York, NY 10017-2313
212-753-3401
poea2010@nycago.org
www.nycago.org

PIPE ORGAN ENCOUNTER TECHNICAL
For those ages 16-23 interested in organ building

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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.

POE/POE+ Handbook Handbook for Chapter Management.

New Hampshire POE video: www.wmur.com/chroniclevideo/21207466/index.html