Message from the Dean
Welcome to the Chippewa Valley Chapter of the American Guild of Organists. We are located in the west central part of Wisconsin, in Eau Claire/Chippewa Falls, and the surrounding area. We are one of 300 chapters of the national organization, which serves approximately 15,500 members in the U. S. and Europe.
The mission of the AGO is to foster a thriving community of musicians who share their knowledge and inspire passion for the organ. We share our passion for the organ by public concerts by members and guest recitalists. Knowledge is shared by offering student scholarships, and in workshops and scholarly presentations.
All are welcome to attend our public events. Membership is open to all.
Lloyd Harter, Dean
(Organ pictured is from the First Congregational Church in Eau Claire, WI)
Chapter Events-2023
THE CHIPPEWA VALLEY CHAPTER OF THE AMERICAN GUILD OF ORGANISTS PRESENTS
Professor CRAIG HIRSCHMANN in a special workshop on
ORGAN SERVICE-PLAYING AND PERFORMANCE
TOPICS: Service Preparation; Practicing; Pedaling; Resources
WHEN: October 7, 2023 10 am — 12 pm
WHERE: FIRST CONGREGATIONAL CHURCH, 310 Broadway Street, EAU CLAIRE, WI.
COST for WORKSHOP: $20 for Non-CVAGO members, $10 for Students
USE THIS LINK TO REGISTER: https://forms.gle/9dXTfsTqUd98TXUB9
FOR MORE INFORMATION CONTACT: Chapter Dean Lloyd Harter (lloyd_harter@achm.12.wi.us)
THE CHIPPEWA VALLEY CHAPTER OF THE AMERICAN GUILD OF ORGANISTS
PRESENTS AN ORGAN RECITAL FEATURING ORGANISTS
CRAIG HIRSCHMANN & LLOYD HARTER
Works by Bohm, Walter, Pachelbel, Rheinberger, Benke, Mendelssohn, Alain, and Harter
October 7, 2022 7 pm
FIRST CONGREGATIONAL CHURCH, 310 Broadway Street, EAU CLAIRE, WI.
(Freewill Offering)
Newsletter
Current and past issues of Passing Notes (the Chapter newsletter) may be obtained from the Chapter Dean, Lloyd Harter–lloyd_harter@achm.k12.wi.us
Membership
You don’t have to be an active organist or choirmaster to join the Guild. In fact, you don’t have to be a professional church musician at all. Membership in the Guild is open to all, and the only real requirement is an interest in the organ and/or sacred choral music. Information about joining a chapter is found at
https://ago.networkats.com/members_online/members/ago_new_member.asp
Or email Liz Wilson at Email or Lloyd Harter at lloyd_harter@achm.k12.wi.us
Links
www.facebook.com/chippewavalleyago
Pipedreams http://pipedreams.publicradio.org/
