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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 events.
Upcoming chapter events
Catered Reception, Installation of Officers, and Members' Recital
Friday, Sept. 25
Reception: 5:45 pm
Installation & Recital: 7 pm
New York Avenue Presbyterian Church, 1313 New York Ave. NW
Join us as we officially begin the new chapter year with a catered reception, followed by the installation of our officers and a members' recital. The reception will be a wonderful opportunity to reconnect with colleagues, welcome new faces, and enjoy fellowship before an evening of music. RSVPs are required. Click here.
 
Halloween Spooktacular
5 pm Saturday, Oct. 17
St. Paul's Lutheran Church, 4900 Connecticut Ave. NW
Hosted by Caleb Bates, this festive program promises an evening of thrilling organ music and seasonal fun. Details will be announced soon.

Summer organ series at Basilica
Recitals are offered each Sunday in August at 6 pm at the Basilica of the National Shrine of the Immaculate Conception, 400 Michigan Ave. NE.
Aug. 9: John Mitchell of Reston, VA
Aug. 16: Andy Brown of Philadelphia
Aug, 23: Peter Latona of Washington, DC
Aug. 30: Adam Chlebek of Washington, DC

Other upcoming recitals
Sunday, Aug. 9, 4 pm: Paul Hardy plays at St. Joseph's on Capitol Hill, 313 2nd St. NE.

Sunday, Sept. 13, 4 pm: Adam Chlebek plays at St. Joseph's on Capitol Hill, 313 2nd St. NE.

Sunday, Sept. 20, 4 pm: Nathan Laube plays at St. George’s Episcopal Church, 915 N. Oakland St., Arlington.
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