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 Guild, and Join as a chapter member. 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 seasonal events. Juneteenth celebration Saturday, June 21
Our chapter will gather Saturday, June 21, at First Baptist Church, 1328 16th St. NW, for a "Start of Summer" workshop to celebrate Juneteenth. The program will run from 11 am to 3:30 pm.
Trey Walton will share his recent thesis on pipe organs of historic Black churches of the D.C. area at 11 am. Lunch will be on your own. There are several restaurants in the area, or you can brown bag it. Chuyoung Suter, shown above, and Dr. Jay Parotta will lead a 'Healthy Keyboard Technique' workshop from 1 to 2 pm. Dr. Mickey Thomas Terry will discuss Black organ composers of the D.C. area from 2 to 3 pm. A member recital of works by Black composers will conclude the day at 3 pm. Watch for instructions on signing up to play. Information about First Baptist's instrument is available here. First Baptist is a short walk from the Dupont Circle Metro station. Parking is available on nearby streets. |
Lunch with the board May 23Chapter members are invited to join the board for lunch on Friday, May 23 following the 12:15 pm Music at Midday recital at National City Christian Church, 5 Thomas Circle NW.
We will share ideas and goals and hear about the state of the Tri-Chapter AGO community. Potomac Organ Institute End-of-Year RecitalThe four Potomac Organ Institute scholars for 2024-25, shown below, are planning a recital at Lewinsville Presbyterian Church at 6 pm on Wednesday, May 21. The church is at 1724 Chain Bridge Road, in McLean, VA.
The POI, supported by the DC, Potomac and Northern Virginia chapters, is staffed by local teachers and coordinators who volunteer their time to encourage pianists to begin studying the organ and to increase awareness of the need for well-trained organists. Join us as we develop and support inspiring new organists! 
New board members soughtThe DC Chapter is looking for new board members for the 2025-26 year.
The board meets monthly in-person or on Zoom and sets chapter goals, events, and initiatives. We would love to hear your voice and make sure that chapter events are geared towards our members' interests. Please join us! |
