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American Guild of Organists
Washington DC Chapter
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, May 15, 12:15 pm: Organist Kitty Yang (Springfield, VA) performs an all-Bach program concluding with the Prelude and Fugue in E-flat Major. National City Christian Church, 5 Thomas Circle NW.
Sunday, May 17, 4 pm: Concert organist Amanda Mole presents a recital on the recently restored mechanical action organ at St. Alban's Episcopal Church, 6800 Columbia Pike, Annandale. Admission is free; donations gratefully accepted. A festive reception follows the concert. 🎵
Friday, May 29, 12:15 pm: Organist David Houston (College Park, MD) performs works by Judith Weir, Angela Kraft Cross, Louis Vierne, and Erik Santos. National City Christian Church 5 Thomas Circle NW.
Sunday, May 31, 3:15 pm: Raymond Nagem, organist at Brick Presbyterian Church in New York City, plays a recital at St. Matthew's Cathedral, 1725 Rhode Island Ave NW.
We hope to see you on Saturday, June 20, at First Baptist Church D.C. for our Juneteenth celebration. We have a fantastic lineup of presenters and a chance to hear the church’s 85-rank Austin organ in action!
Where: 1328 16th St NW, Washington, DC 20036
Parking: First Baptist's parking garage is accessible.
Schedule:
11 am: AGO Netherlands Study Tour Review – Dr. Patrick Merrill discusses the recent tour of historic Dutch organs led by Dr. Russ Weissman.
Noon: Lunch (On your own)
1:15 pm: "In Their Own Words" – Dr. Elaine Guenther discusses her book In Their Own Words on slave life and the power of spirituals (with musical accompaniment by Kevin Biggins).
3 pm: Featured Recital – Carolyn Hoff, recent RCYO prize-winner, performs a preview of her National AGO Convention program.
Information on the 2013 85-rank Austin instrument is available here.
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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