The American Guild of Organists, Austin Chapter

09/17/2026

A composite made up of 48 photographs to capture the breadth of the Visser-Rowland pipe organ in the Bates Recital Hall. When concertgoers enter the Bates Recital Hall in the Butler School of Music, the first thing they will likely notice is a massive, elaborate pipe organ that towers above center s...

09/11/2026

Rosh Hashanah Semeach! To our members and friends celebrating the Jewish New Year, we wish you new beginnings filled with hope and gratitude, warmth, strength, and support.

08/27/2026

08/18/2026

Come learn about the King of Instruments! This will be a great opportunity for anyone interested in the organ, regardless of experience level. Piano teachers, please share with your students, and mark your calendars for August 30 at 6pm.

Send us a message here, or email Vincent Pham for more information: [email protected]

08/12/2026

Attention, teachers! There's still time for your students to apply for this competition. Registration closes 8/24. More details at the link below.

Saturday, October 10, 2026Baylor University School of Music is pleased to announce the Fourth National High School Organ Competition, which provides an excellent opportunity for talented young organists to gain valuable performance experience and recognition. The next competition will be held on Sat...

07/31/2026

The latest edition of the Holbrook Organ Series has been announced! Christopher Brauckmann kicks things off August 21st.

Mark your calendars and see the entire concert lineup here:
https://www.artsonalexander.org/concerts

07/24/2026

The commission is also asking city leaders to consider funding expanded late-night safety escorts, subsidized parking and other amenities to make it easier for musicians to perform downtown.

07/20/2026

Job Posting!

Christ Lutheran Church in Georgetown, TX, is seeking a Director of Music and Principal Accompanist to join our faithful, flexible, and fun-loving staff to help our growing congregation continue to connect with God and with one another through vibrant, authentic worship. Visit www.clcgtn.org/jobs to learn more and view the job description and reach out to [email protected] with any interest or questions.

Please share with anyone who may be a good fit for this position!

Christ Lutheran Church (CLC) is a community of faith rooted in God's grace, growing disciples in a church where every member is a minister, every neighbor is beloved, and everyone has a place. We are a congregation of the Evangelical Lutheran Church in America (ELCA).

07/14/2026

Meet Eric, our new Director of Sacred Music! 🎶🙏🏼

Eric Martinez, a Massachusetts native, is a conductor, educator, basso profundo, and pianist dedicated to serving the Catholic liturgy through its rich tradition of sacred music.

His conversion to the Catholic faith, inspired by a profound encounter with Beauty, set him on a lifelong path of musical and spiritual formation, particularly through the choral tradition.

Eric earned his bachelor's degree from Stetson University in DeLand, Florida, and recently completed a Master of Music in Choral Conducting at the University of North Texas, where he studied under Dr. Allen Hightower.

Before beginning his graduate studies, he served as Director of Choirs at Fort Pierce Central High School and as Director of Music at Peace Presbyterian Church in Stuart, Florida.

Eric is grateful to call Austin and St. Louis King of France his new spiritual and musical home! ⛪️

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Eric Martinez, originario de Massachusetts, es director coral, educador, bajo profundo y pianista, dedicado a servir a la liturgia católica a través de la rica tradición de la música sacra. 🎶🙏🏼

Su conversión a la fe católica, inspirada por un profundo encuentro con la Belleza, marcó el inicio de un camino de formación musical y espiritual que ha cultivado especialmente por medio de la tradición coral.

Eric obtuvo su licenciatura en la Universidad de Stetson en DeLand, Florida, y recientemente completó una Maestría en Música con especialización en Dirección Coral en la Universidad del Norte de Texas, donde estudió con el Dr. Allen Hightower.

Antes de comenzar sus estudios de posgrado, se desempeñó como director de coros en Fort Pierce Central High School y como director de música en Peace Presbyterian Church en Stuart, Florida.

¡Eric está muy agradecido de poder llamar a Austin y a la parroquia de San Luis Rey de Francia su nuevo hogar espiritual y musical! ⛪️

04/30/2026

Our Austin Chapter season comes to a close with one final event on Monday, May 4. We hope you'll join us!

Dr. Christina Hargis leads a program entitled "More than Notes: Finding Music's Story". Why do some performances electrify you, while others, though technically well-done and accurate, leave you cold? What was missing? How can you better engage your congregation with your playing? Come explore an introduction into an approach to make your music come alive meaningfully.

The free event begins at 7:30pm at St. Louis King of France Catholic Church in Austin. A dinner is available for pre-order for $20 per person, payable at the dinner, which will begin at 6:15pm in the St. Joseph Room on the church campus. Email [email protected] by May 1 to place your order.