Introduction
- The American Guild of Organists is the
national professional association serving the organ and choral
music fields.
- Founded in 1896 in New York City, the
AGO now serves 21,000 members in 352 chapters throughout the
United States and Europe.
- Membership is open to all and includes
working professionals: organists, choir directors, teachers,
organ builders, technicians, and suppliers to the field, as well
as students, clergy, amateur musicians, and dedicated supporters.
- Founded as both an educational and service
organization, the Guild seeks to set and maintain high musical
standards and to promote understanding and appreciation of all
aspects of organ and choral music.
- Membership is through local chapters,
which hold regular meetings featuring performances, lectures,
seminars, and discussions on a wide variety of topics.
- AGO educational programs include a comprehensive
series of examinations for professional certification and an
extensive catalog of publications and audio cassette learning
resources. The Guild sponsors competitions in organ performance
and improvisation and in organ and choral composition.
- National and regional conventions, held
in alternate years, present the finest performers and teachers.
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