American Guild of Organists

The American Guild of Organists, or AGO, is a national organization of church and concert organists in the USA. It is divided into regions and chapters and publishes a monthly magazine, The American Organist. Membership is not limited to professional organists, but is open to anybody with an interest in organ music.

Related Topics:
Organist - USA - Organ

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The AGO holds national conventions in even-numbered years and regional conventions in odd-numbered years. It sponsors a number of education programs, including the "Pipe Organ Encounters," which are targeted at introducing young keyboard players to the organ.

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The AGO also issues several professional certificates and designations upon completion of the appropriate exams and membership in good standing in a Guild chapter: the Service Playing Certificate, Colleague (CAGO), Choir Master (ChM), Associateship (AAGO), and Fellowship (FAGO).

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Some noted members of the AGO are: Alfred Fedak (FAGO, Dean of the Eastern NY Chapter).

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