The American Guild of Organists was chartered in 1896 by the Board of Regents, University of the State of New York, to administer a comprehensive series of examinations for professional certification. The AGO currently offers five levels of professional certification:
Service Playing Certification (SPC)
Colleague Certification (CAGO)
Choir Master Certification (ChM)
Associateship Certification (AAGO)
Fellowship Certification (FAGO)
General Resources for Examinations
Complete Professional Certification Requirements 2022 (PDF)
Quick Reference Chart for Exams 2022 (PDF)
Exam Locations 2022
New Composer Diversity for 2021 (PDF)
Music Teachers National Association Certification
AGO members may apply for MTNA certification at the MTNA member price. For complete information, click here.
