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Welcome!
 
​Welcome to the web site of the District of Columbia Chapter of the American Guild of Organists.

Our city and its surrounding areas boast a lively pipe organ culture, to which our Chapter members contribute significantly.

We invite all who love the pipe organ and its music to explore this website for opportunities to attend AGO-sponsored events as well as concerts in our churches and concert halls. All are welcome, no matter if you're an official AGO member or not. Our mission is to share the glories of the "King of Instruments" with everyone.

Perhaps you found this site because you are interested in becoming a member of the Chapter. We would be delighted if you would join our ranks. To join, go to agohq.org. Click on the Membership tab, then Join the AGO, and specify the DC chapter. We also welcome you to become a dual member with us and your home chapter.

Thank you for visiting us. We hope that you will join us for one or more of our seasonal events.
Organ crawl to Richmond in April
Mark your calendars for Saturday, April 11, for a grand regional gathering of organ enthusiasts.The DC AGO is excited to announce a joint organ crawl in partnership with the NOVA AGO and Hilbus chapter of the Organ Historical Society.The centerpiece of our trip will be a visit to the 
stunning new Juget-Sinclair Op. 55, at the Cathedral of the Sacred Heart. The group will also visit two other Juget organs in the area.
It is a wonderful chance to connect with our neighbors across chapters and celebrate the "King of Instruments" together.
The group will leave from the Clyde's in Alexandria at 8 am and return by 3 pm.
To register for bus transportation and a boxed lunch, click here. The bus is capped at 25 persons. The deadline to register is 11:59 pm March 18. 
The trip is open to AGO members and nonmembers alike, first come first serve.
If you do not want to take the bus down, we do not require purchase or an RSVP to this event and you can meet the group at the cathedral at 10 am.
Juneteenth workshops
We hope you can join us for our annual Juneteenth day of workshops on Saturday, June 20 at First Baptist Church DC. More information on events to follow!
Upcoming events
Friday, March 13, 12:15 pm: LeeLee Hunter and John Nothaft present works for classical guitar and organ by Ben Ludlow, Charles Callahan, and Chris Deblasio. John will also perform the Prelude and Fugue in A minor of Johann Sebastian Bach. National City Christian Church, 5 Thomas Circle NW.

March 13, 14 and 15: The Thirteen choir and orchestra perform Bach: The Early Masses II. Friday, March 13 at 7:30 pm at Trinity United Methodist Church in Alexandria; Saturday, March 14 at 7:30 pm at Holy Trinity Catholic Church in Georgetown; Sunday, March 15 at 5 pm at Westmoreland UCC in Bethesda. Tickets at thethirteenchoir.org.

Friday, March 20, 12:15 pm: Baltimore organist Jordan Prescott performs a program titled “Bach Birthday Bash,” featuring the great composer’s majestic Prelude and Fugue in E-flat Major and five of his well-known chorale preludes. National City Christian Church, 5 Thomas Circle NW.

Sunday, March 22, 3 pm: : Holy Trinity Catholic Church presents Theodore Dubois' Seven Last Words of Christ. 1315 36th St. NW. Free.
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