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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 seasonal events.
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!
Organ crawl to Richmond
On April 11, our chapter will join the NOVA AGO chapter and Hilbus chapter of the Organ Historical Society for an organ crawl in Richmond. The highlight will be a visit to the stunning new Juget-Sinclair organ (Op. 55) at the Cathedral of the Sacred Heart. The group will also
visit two other Juget organs in the area. While it is too late to sign up for bus transportation, everyone is invited to meet the group at the cathedral at 1 pm. The trip is open to AGO members and nonmembers alike.
Upcoming events
Saturday, April 11, 7 pm: Todd Wilson plays a recital at Bush Hill Presbyterian Church, 4916 Franconia Rd., Alexandria.
Sunday, April 12, 4 pm: Ronald Stolk, organist at St. Patrick's Church, plays a recital at St. Joseph's on Capitol Hill, 313 2nd St. NE.
Sunday, April 12, 4 pm: Angela Kraft Cross plays a recital at the Franciscan Monastery, 1400 Quincy St. NE.
Tuesday, April 14, 12:10 pm: Washington Bach Consort presents the cantata Nach dir, Herr, verlanger mich. Organist Jeff Kempskie plays Schmucke dich, o liebe Seele and the Fantasia super Komm, Heiliger Geist. Church of the Epiphany, 1317 G St. NW.
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.
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