When you join the American Guild of Organists, you are joining a national organization of people who share a passion for the organ. Full voting membership includes both national and chapter benefits. There are more than 280 chapters throughout the United States and abroad. Joining a local chapter allows you to enjoy camaraderie with other organists in your local area, giving you the opportunity to celebrate the King of Instruments together. Membership includes a subscription to The American Organist (TAO) Magazine in printed and digital form or in digital form only.
Chapter activities and benefits often include:
- Local substitute lists so you can earn extra income by filling in for other chapter members
- Chapter newsletters with news of local events and personal updates
- Chapter directories
- Local recitals and other events
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There are three categories of full voting membership: Young Organists (age 29 and younger), Regular (30-64), and Special (65 and over or disabled). The dues amount for each type of membership is listed below.
Chapter Member Dues
Note: Figures in parentheses represents the portion of dues received by the national office (first) and the chapter (second).
Regular-TAO Printed & Online: $105 (64/41)
Regular-TAO Online only: $97 (56/41)
Special-TAO Printed & Online: $80 (47/33)
Special-TAO Online Only: $72 (39/33)
Young Organist-TAO-Printed & Online: $50 (32/18)
Young Organist-TAO-Online Only: $42 (24/18)
Regular Dual*: $41 (0/41)
Special Dual*: $33 (0/33)
Young Organist Dual*: $18 (0/18)
*To be a Dual member of a second chapter you must be a Regular, Special, or Young Organist member of a primary chapter.
Chapter Friend dues vary from chapter to chapter. The amount will be displayed once you select a chapter.