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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, June 26, 12:15 pm: The spring season of Music at Midday concludes with a performance by Austrian organist Stefan Donner. The program includes music by J.S. Bach, Robert Schumann, Felix Mendelssohn, Pjotr Ilyich Tchaikovsky, and Marcel Dupré. National City Christian Church, 5 Thomas Circle NW.
Friday, June 26, 6 pm: Improvisation recital with JJ Mitchell. St. Luke Catholic Church, 7001 Georgetown Pike, McLean.
July 5-17: Bach Festival at Grace Episcopal Church, 1041 Wisconsin Ave. NW. $35; students $15.
Sunday, July 5, 1:30 pm: Cantata 82, soprano solo from Cantata 49, a cello suite
Friday, July 10, 7:30 pm: Charlie Powers, cello
Sunday, July 12, 1:30 pm: Piotr Pakhomkin, guitar
Friday, July 17, 7 pm: Dr. David Bond plays music by Bach and contemporaries Frescobaldi, Buxtehude, Clerambault, and Scarlatti.
Saturday, July 11, 3 pm: Sofia Korsakova plays a recital as part of the Sterling Organ House's Celebrity Organ Series in Laurel, MD. Music by Bach, Muffat, Saint-Saens, Howells, Escaich, Gubaidulina, and Bovet. Tickets are $50; send an email to kasterling@verizon.net.
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 (above) on Saturday, June 27 at the Cathedral of St. Matthew the Apostle, 1725 Rhode Island Ave. NW.
9:30 am: Coffee & bagels
10–11:30: Masterclass
For more information about Stefan, click here.
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