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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 seasonal events.
Upcoming events
​Friday, April 17, 12:15 pm: Craig S. Williams, organist and choirmaster at the Cadet Chapel in West Point, NY, performs organ works of Grimoaldo Macchia, Alejandro D. Consolacion II, Cecilia McDowall, and Felix Mendelssohn. National City Christian Church, 5 Thomas Circle, NW.

Tuesday, April 21, 12:10 pm: Loic Georgeault Florence Rousseau plays Fantasia in G and Dies sind die heil'gen zehn Gebot by J.S. Bach and Deuxieme Choral and Piece heroique by Cesar Franck. Church of the Epiphany, 1317 G St. NW.

Friday, April 24, 12:15 pm: Baltimore organist Michael Stefanek presents works by Paul Fey, Florence Price, J.S. Bach, Scott Joplin, Chelsea Chen, and Louis Vierne. National City Christian Church, 5 Thomas Circle NW.

Friday, May 1, 12:15 pm: Chinese pianist Junwen Liang (Philadelphia) presents “Romantic Dialogues across Time,” featuring music of Maurice Ravel, Florence Price, Stephen Hough, and Frédéric Chopin. National City Christian Church, 5 Thomas Circle NW.

Friday, May 1, 7 pm: The White House Historical Association and St. John’s Church, on the occasion of America’s 250th anniversary, will host "An Evening with the Choir of Westminster Abbey." The group of up to 30 boys and 12 professional adult singers has a repertoire ranging from plainsong and Tudor polyphony to 20th-century masterpieces and new commissions. 1525 H St. NW. For tickets, click here.

Sunday, May 3, 4 pm: Music director Maria Balducci plays the annual Marian concert at St. Joseph's on Capitol Hill, 313 2nd St. NE.

Tuesday, May 5, 12:10 pm: Kitty Yang performs Fugue in E-flat Major (St. Anne,) Prelude and Fugue in A Minor, Pastorale, Passacaglia and Fugue in C Minor and Toccata in F Major. Church of the Epiphany, 1317 G St. NW.
Juneteenth workshops
Mark your calendar for our chapter's annual Juneteenth day of workshops on Saturday, June 20 at First Baptist Church DC. More information to follow!
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