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Message from the Dean
Welcome and thank you for visiting our web page!
After the past unique and “out of the ordinary” year, this Chapter finds itself ready to start a new year of events. It is exiting to see the varied offerings, while special thanks is extended to our Board, whose members have dedicated themselves to our planning task.
Located in the central area of Virginia, we are surrounded by natural exhibits of beauty. Our Chapter members continue to inspire and encourage through music making in this lovely setting. The door is always open to AGO members who might find themselves seeking out one of our offerings. Please contact me for more information on any of our programs, if needed!
Deke Polifka, Dean
Chapter Meeting and Event Calendar 2023-2024
Most chapter meetings are held on the third Tuesday of the month at various churches in the area.
Sunday, September 10, Time 4:30pm
Choral Evensong/Talk about renovated organ
Host: Deke Polifka
Location: St. Paul’s Memorial Church, 1701 University Avenue, Charlottesville, VA
Choral Evensong with Adult Choir of St. Paul’s, under the direction of Deke Polifka and with guest organist, Daniel Brinson. This meeting is in conjucnctiAmerican Institute of Organ Builders and will feature the 1926 E.M. Skinner pipe organ, American Institute of Organ Builders and will feature the 1926 E.M. Skinner pipe organ, This event is in conjunction with the annual meeting of After Choral Evensong, Nick Thompson-Allen will give a talk on the progress of the renovated Skinner organ at St. Paul’s.
Facilitator: Deke Polifka (deke.polifka@gmail.com)
Tuesday, October 10, Time 6:30 pm
Picnic / Guild Service
Location: Emmanuel Episcopal Church, 7599 Rockfish Gap Tnpk, Greenwood, VA
Host: Larry Smith
Facilitators: Larry Smith, Alice Layman, Barbara Moore, Deke Polifka
Potluck picnic at 6:30 pm. Main dish and drinks will be provided; members are asked to bring a side dish or dessert. Guild Service will be led by Suzanne Smith. Service music will be provided by Chapter members.
Saturday, November 18, 10:00 AM – noon
“Music and Vital Congregations” by Bill Roberts.
Location: Trinity Episcopal, 1118 Preston Ave, Charlottesville, VA
Host and Facilitator: Daniel Brinson
December – no meeting
Tuesday, January 9, Time 6:00pm
Jovial January Dinner Party
Host: Diane Kingsbury (diane.kingsbury@outlook.com)
Location: Westminster Canterbury of the Blue Ridge, 250 Pantops Mountain Road, Charlottesville, VA
Catered buffet dinner. Please come for a lovely meal and social time with colleagues.
Cost: $15/pp
Tuesday, February 20, 7:00 PM
Organ Crawl at Cove Presbyterian Church
Host: Chris Bono
Location: Cove Presbyterian Church, 5531 Covesville Lane, Covesville, VA
Chris Bono will talk about the recently installed 1826 Wilfred Hall organ and members will be given the opportunity to try it out. Coffee and fellowship will follow.
Facilitator: Alex Johnson
Saturday, March 16, Time 9am until 8 pm. Bach Around the Clock
Host: Florence Jowers (jowersf@gmail.com )
Location: Christ Evangelical Lutheran, 2807 N. Augusta St, Staunton, VA
AGO members will be invited to play during an hour segment, most likely in the afternoon.
April – no meeting
Tuesday, May 21, Time 7:00pm
End of Year Meeting
Location: Christ Episcopal Church, 120 W. High Street, Charlottesville, VA
Host: Alex Johnson
30-minute performance by Daniel Grotz, former scholarship student, followed by Q&A, fellowship and refreshments.
SCHOLARSHIP PROGRAM
Charlottesville-AGO Scholarship Application
Charlottesville-AGO Scholarship Procedure & Guidelines
Membership
New members are welcome to join the Charlottesville-Albemarle chapter. You may join online using the new ONCARD system at http://www.agohq.org/membership/join-as-a-chapter-member/. If you prefer to fill out a paper membership form, please contact Kirk M. Dunklee, our chapter treasurer at Email
Placement
Employers and job seekers are invited to post and search listings of available positions on the Guild’s National Website.
Certification
Contact Us
Charlottesville-Albemarle AGO Chapter Board Members
Deke Polifka – Dean
Email
Daniel Brinson – Sub-Dean
dpb6745@gmail.com
Alice Layman, MM, SPC ~ Secretary
Email
Bruce Hively – Treasurer
Email
Alexander Johnson – At Large/Education
alex@christchurchcville.org
Diane Kingsbury ~ Immediate Past-Dean
Email
Barbara Moore, MM, SPC ~ Past-Dean
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