American Guild of Organists

06/22/2026

TUNE IN: If you're a PBS "Masterpiece" fan, then you probably caught this music-themed episode of the British mystery series, "Patience." The organ at York Minster in the UK plays a starring role, although you'll definitely get tired of hearing the opening phrases of BWV 565! Check TV listings to see if you can catch reruns on your local station or online.

After two deaths connected to music, Patience leads police to a showdown in York Minster.

06/21/2026

AGOSTL2026: Here’s another fantastic video about one of the convention organs, courtesy of our friends at the Organ Media Foundation. It’s not too late to meet us in St. Louis!

Our final stop on our tour of St. Louis AGO Convention organs will be Grace United Methodist Church and their 56-rank 4-manual Möller Organ from 1952. It will most likely be released a little later than usual, so stay tuned!

06/21/2026

CHAPTER IN ACTION: Kansas City American Guild of Organists has a big week planned in October. Mark your calendars.

3 Days | 3 Organs | 3 Concerts
Richard Gowers and Olivier Latry
October 26-28 7pm each night

Join us for three specular evenings of three concerts over three days on three different organs. Two of the organs are very familiar to the Greater Kansas City area and one brand new. Click on the link below for detailed information.
https://www.kcago.com/333

06/21/2026

CHAPTER IN ACTION: The Fort Wayne Chapter has recently updated and upgraded their website. Check it out!

06/20/2026

CHAPTER IN ACTION: Like so many others, the American Guild of Organists, Durham-Chapel Hill Chapter, wrapped up the program year with a fun and well-attended social.

We had so much fun at our AGO social to close out our program year! It was a wonderful evening filled with great food, fellowship, and music. 🎶
A special thank you to Lyn Francisco and David Durkop for hosting us and making the night so memorable. Looking forward to everything the next program year brings!

06/20/2026

CHAPTER IN ACTION: What are you doing next Tuesday? The Boston Chapter, American Guild of Organists, has a suggestion....support their young organists!

Will you be in downtown Boston on Tuesday June 23rd?

Witness the mastery of our Young Organist Initiative recipients as they take over King's Chapel 's weekly 12:15pm organ recital series. Free admission - goodwill donations will benefit next year's recipients for free organ lessons, special masterclasses and more!

06/20/2026

CHAPTER IN ACTION: The Rockford, IL Chapter - American Guild of Organists' POE+ last week was covered in this local magazine. That's the way to spread the word about the organ and AGO!

06/20/2026

CHAPTER IN ACTION: The Rockford, IL Chapter - American Guild of Organists held a very successful POE+ event last week, introducing eager pianists to the joys of the organ. Great job!

06/20/2026

CHAPTER IN ACTION: Congratulations to the Hong Kong Chapter of the American Guild of Organists 美國管風琴家協會香港分會 on a successful hymn festival.

Hymn Festival 2026 - Hearts lifted in joy and thanksgiving.

Deep gratitude to our wonderful choir and to everyone who joined the service. Your voices, presence, and spirit made this afternoon truly blessed.

06/20/2026

HISTORY: If you enjoyed Carolyn Shuster Fournier's article, "Marcelle Dujarric de la Rivière’s Organ in the Church of Sainte-Odile," in the April issue of The American Organist, you might enjoy this short documentary about the instrument.

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