American Guild of Organists H o u s t o n C h a p t e r
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The American Guild of Organists is the national professional association serving
the organ and choral music fields. Founded in 1896 in New York City, the AGO
now serves more than 20,000 members in 343 local chapters throughout the
United States and Europe.
Membership is open to all and includes working professionals-organists, choir
directors, teachers, organ builders, technicians, and suppliers to the field-as well
as students,clergy, amateur musicians and dedicated supporters.
Founded as both an educational and service organization, the Guild seeks to set
and maintain high musical standards and to promote understanding and
appreciation of all aspects of organ and choral music.
Membership is through local chapters, which hold regular meetings featuring
performances, lectures, seminars and discussions on a wide variety of topics.
AGO educational programs include a comprehensive series of examinations for
professional certification and an extensive catalog of publications and audio
cassette learning resources.
The Guild sponsors competitions in organ performance and improvisation and in
organ and choral composition. National and regional conventions-held in
alternate years-present the finest performers and teachers.
Our National Organization
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