Michael Gilbertson has been awarded the 2016 AGO/ECS Publishing Award in Choral Composition. The biennial award comes with a $2,000 cash award, publication by ECS Publishing, and a premiere … [Read more...] about Meet the 2016 AGO/ECS Publishing Award in Choral Composition Winner
AGO & Organ News
Northwest Indiana 2015 POE
The Northwest Indiana Chapter of AGO, along with the Valparaiso University Student AGO Chapter held its first Pipe Organ Encounter July 5-10, 2015, on the campus of Valparaiso University, Valparaiso, … [Read more...] about Northwest Indiana 2015 POE
Take the AGO Service Playing Exam & Boost Your Career
The Service Playing Certificate is recognized by many churches and employers as a guarantee of proficiency at the organ and brings organists many professional benefits. The test is entirely practical, … [Read more...] about Take the AGO Service Playing Exam & Boost Your Career
John Scott 1956 – 2015
The AGO joins St. Thomas Church and the world-wide organ community in mourning the sudden passing of John Scott. John had just completed a successful European tour. He died at Roosevelt Hospital in … [Read more...] about John Scott 1956 – 2015
Houston to Host the AGO 2016 Convention
The 2016 AGO National Convention will take place in Houston, TX and showcase vibrant performances, world-class instruments, enlightening workshops, creative new music and inspiring worship. You will … [Read more...] about Houston to Host the AGO 2016 Convention
Twenty three young musicians attend Pipe Organ Encounter in Wichita, KS
Twenty three young musicians, ages 13 through 17, from seven states attended a Pipe Organ Encounter in Wichita, Kansas, on June 14-19, 2015. The event was centered at Wichita State University with … [Read more...] about Twenty three young musicians attend Pipe Organ Encounter in Wichita, KS
Call for Nominations for the 2016-2018 National Council
The AGO National Nominating Committee is responsible for preparing a slate of 14 candidates for the seven positions on the 2016-2018 National Council. In an effort to identify the most talented and … [Read more...] about Call for Nominations for the 2016-2018 National Council
2015 Spreckels Organ Society & AGO Competition Held
The annual San Diego AGO/Spreckels Organ Society scholarship auditions were held recently in San Diego. Congratulations to young organists Miranda Kaack, Reiley Fleischbein, John Yokoyama, Suzy … [Read more...] about 2015 Spreckels Organ Society & AGO Competition Held
John Walker Visits Shanghai Conservatory of Music’s Organ Department
AGO President John Walker (center) recently visited the organ department of the Shanghai Conservatory of Music. He met with Professor Lei Zhu, department chairperson (to Walker's left), Professor Dan … [Read more...] about John Walker Visits Shanghai Conservatory of Music’s Organ Department
Pittsburgh to Host 2015 AGO Mid-Atlantic Regional Convention
David Briggs, Chanticleer, Nathan Laube, and Ann Elise Smoot will be among the featured artists at the 2015 AGO Mid-Atlantic Regional Convention. Venues will include Westminster Presbyterian … [Read more...] about Pittsburgh to Host 2015 AGO Mid-Atlantic Regional Convention
