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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 events.

 
Upcoming events
Friday, June 5, 12:15 pm: Ukrainian organist Viktor Billa and soprano Yuliia Billa perform organ works by J.S. Bach, César Franck, and Louis Vierne as well as pieces for voice and organ by Gustav Mahler, Gabriel Fauré, and Klement Slavický. National City Christian Church, 5 Thomas Circle NW.

Friday, June 12, 12:15 pm: The annual Pride Recital features Gustav Holst’s The Planets, transcribed for organ and performed by organist Sol M. Rizzato, assisted by Carolyn Hoff. National City Christian Church, 5 Thomas Circle NW.

Sunday, June 14, 3 pm: Alcee Chris plays a recital at St. Ann's Catholic Church, Tenley Circle NW.

Sunday, June 14, 4 pm: Todd Fickley, organist at National Presbyterian Church, plays a recital at St. Joseph's on Capitol Hill, 313 2nd St. NE.
 
Juneteenth event postponed
We have had to postpone our chapter's Juneteenth event, planned for June 20, because of a scheduling conflict at the host church. We hope to present the event later this fall.

Masterclass with Stefan Donner
The DC AGO, in partnership with the Austrian Embassy, is pleased to announce a masterclass featuring acclaimed Austrian organist Stefan Donner (pictured below) on Saturday, June 27 at the Cathedral of St. Matthew the Apostle, 1725 Rhode Island Ave. NW.
Please RSVP to dcagochapter@gmail.com to play for Stefan.
9:30 am: Coffee & bagels
10–11:30: Masterclass
For more information about Stefan, click here. 
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