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American Guild of Music

Nonprofit Organization dedicated to the enhancement of music education for all ages and instruments.

North America's oldest organization dedicated exclusively to the enhancement and advancement of private music instruction of all instruments, styles and genres

08/02/2026

Our first 3 days of competition have been fantastic!! As we approach our final day, we wish good luck to all our competitors competing in Age & NAIC Finals!

As a reminder, our Banquet doors will open at 6 PM and will start at 6:30 PM in the Kalamazoo Ballroom. Don't forget your badge and semi-formal attire!! We look forward to celebrating 125 years of AGM and all our competitors tonight!

See you soon!

08/01/2026

What an incredible start of our 125th National Contest & Convention

There's something truly special about being together in person, listening to so many beautiful performances and celebrating the talent of our competitors. Every song has been amazing, and we continue to be so impressed by the incredible musicians and vocalists sharing their gifts with us.

The excitement isn't over yet—our Piano and Vocal competitions continue today with even more wonderful performances still to come!

And don't forget to join us tonight for Karaoke Night! 🎤
Meet us in Glens 3 at 8 PM for a fun evening of music, laughter, and singing together. We can't wait to see you there!

07/28/2026

We're 2 days away from our 12th National!

As we celebrate 125 years of the American Guild of Music, we're honoring a legacy built by generations of students, teachers, parents, adjudicators, volunteers, and supporters who have made every performance, every lesson, and every moment of encouragement count.

Whether this is your first National Contest or you've been part of the Guild family for years, we're grateful you're here to be part of this historic milestone. Here's to celebrating our past, inspiring the present, and shaping the future of music together. 🎶✨

07/16/2026

✨ Nationals is more than a competition—it's an experience!

Join us July 30 – August 2, 2026 at the Radisson Hotel & Suites in Kalamazoo, Michigan for an unforgettable weekend celebrating music, learning, and friendship.

🎶 Experience the special events you can ONLY find at Nationals:
• Convention Choir
• Convention Orchestra
• Cadet Teachers Course
• Sight Reading
• Banquet
• And the exciting All-Around Competition—the contest behind the contest!

Plus, compete in all your favorite events:
🎼 Test List • Length of Study • Pop • Concerto Qualifications • NAIC Qualifications • Age Qualifications • Duets • Duos • Groups • Theory

🏆 This historic 125th Anniversary Season brings exciting enhancements, expanded scoring opportunities, and $500 CASH PRIZES for qualifying All-Around Champions! The All-Around Championship celebrates the most versatile, dedicated, and well-rounded musicians in the American Guild of Music—and this year, there are more opportunities than ever to earn points toward the title.

💙 Make new friends, create lifelong memories, and experience everything that makes AGM Nationals so special.

📍 July 30 – August 2, 2026
📍 Radisson Hotel & Suites | Kalamazoo, Michigan

Don't miss out—we can't wait to see you at Nationals! 🎉🎹🎻🎼

07/03/2026

🎶 Contestants - Get Involved at AGM's 125th National Contest! 🎶

Looking for an unforgettable part of your National Contest experience? Join the Convention Orchestra or Convention Choir! These groups rehearse daily throughout the convention and perform at the Grand Awards Banquet—and they're a highlight you won't want to miss!

Why participate?
⭐ Earn All-Around Musician points and get one step closer to the $500 CASH PRIZE
🤝 Meet new friends from across the country
🎼 Learn exciting new music
🎤 Perform on stage during the Grand Awards Ceremony

It's a fun, rewarding musical experience you'll remember long after the convention ends. We can't wait to make music with you! 🎵 Ask your teacher to add Convention Orchestra or Choir to your AGM Entry!

07/02/2026

🎉 Join Us for the 125th American Guild of Music National Awards Banquet! 🎉

Celebrate an incredible year of music, hard work, and achievement at our National Awards Ceremony & Dinner Banquet on Sunday, August 2, 2026, at 6:00 PM!

🎟️ Early Bird Pricing has been EXTENDED through July 5! Ticket prices increase on July 6, and ticket sales close July 27. This event will sell out, and no tickets will be available at the door.

✨ Your ticket includes:
🍽️ Full dinner & dessert
🎶 Live musical entertainment
🏆 Grand Awards Ceremony
🎉 Celebration of our Convention Choir, NAIC winners, and the announcement of the 125th All Around Musician

📌 Important Reminders:
• All students must attend the banquet to receive their awards and must be accompanied by an adult.
• A banquet ticket is required for entry into the ballroom.
• Unclaimed awards will not be shipped and may be forfeited.
• This is a semi-formal event—dress to impress!

Want to sit with another family? Be sure to request adjoining seating when purchasing your tickets. Dietary accommodations (allergies, vegetarian, vegan, gluten-free, etc.) should also be noted during checkout.

Don't wait—secure your tickets today and help us celebrate this historic 125th National Convention!

Secure your tickets through this link! https://shorturl.at/unTQb

06/15/2026

Welcome Jacob Chludzinski, the newest graduate of the Chicago College of Law. For the past three years Jacob has been splitting his time during his American Guild of Music duties and the law books. He spent the last few competitions spending time in the AGM scoreroom and hitting the law books. Congratulations Jacob, we are incredibly proud of you!

04/19/2026

🎉 Join us for the 49th Annual Great Lakes Regional Awards Ceremony!

🏆 Sunday, April 19th at 5:00 PM
📍 Lindberg Ballroom — Conference Level

It’s almost time to celebrate all the incredible talent from this year’s contest! Trophies for all events will be awarded during the ceremony.

✨ Important reminders:
• Unclaimed trophies will not be shipped or held.
• If you can’t attend, please assign someone from your studio to pick up your awards.
• They must have your badge — and all students must have theirs to claim awards.

We can’t wait to see you there and celebrate your hard work and amazing performances! 🎶👏

04/18/2026

And that’s a wrap on Day 1 of our 49th Annual Great Lakes Regional!

What an incredible start — it feels amazing to be back in person, surrounded by your smiles, your energy, and your absolutely stunning music. And guess what? Day 2 is already in full swing!

Swing by our participation check‑in desk anytime between 8:30 and 5:30 for questions, quick chats, or just to say hi. Today is packed with excitement — Theory Tests, Band Instruments, Violin Concertos, Pop performances of every flavor, and of course, plenty of Classical.

04/17/2026

🎶 Competition starts TODAY — welcome to Day 1! 🎶

• The 49th Annual Great Lakes Regional Contest is officially underway! We’re excited to welcome you for an unforgettable weekend of music and celebration.
• Registration opens at 3:30 PM — we look forward to seeing you soon!

As we celebrate 125 years of excellence in music education, let’s kick things off with professionalism and respect for all performers.

📵 VIDEOTAPING & RECORDING REMINDERS:
• No audio, video, or photo recording of performers other than your own child
• Recording others requires written consent from a parent/guardian
• ALL recording is strictly prohibited during evaluations
• Evaluations are not performances

Thank you for helping us create a respectful and supportive environment — let’s have an amazing first day! 🎤🎹🎻

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PO Box 599
Warren, MI
48090

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