Dear AGO Friends, Due to the restrictions of the coronavirus we have canceled the recital of Michael Caraher scheduled for Tuesday, June 23, at East
May Dean’s Message
Dear AGO friends, Your board met via ZOOM on Thursday, April 16, 2020. Our meeting time was scheduled for 7:15 p.m. and we were able
Season Opener & Social(ly Distant) Gathering
The members of the Wichita AGO chapter and friends gathered for a season opening social gathering on the lawn at St. James Episcopal Church, 3750
Wichita AGO Season Opener
Please join your AGO friends for our season opening social gathering on the lawn at St. James Episcopal Church, 3750 East Douglas in Wichita on
Recital Cancelled
A reminder, the recital scheduled for Tuesday, June 23 with Michael Caraher has been cancelled.
Job Posting
See the attached link below: Calvary UMC Job Description
Long Range Planning
The Long Range Planning committee was formed to help lead the chapter, allowing time to engage well-known performers and bring innovative ideas to the chapter.
Chapter Memorial for Bill Racer
The Wichita Chapter has received news of the death of long-time member Bill Racer who died on April 14 after a long illness. Bill is
Membership Renewal
July 1 is the most common due date for renewal of our chapter members; however, a few are scattered throughout the calendar year. Please respond
Dean’s Message
Dear AGO Friends, I certainly had to “reach back in my memory bank” to come up with the answers to questions when we played Organ
Master Class with Dr. Damin Spritzer – POSTPONED
EDIT: These events have been postponed to a later date (to be determined) due to the COVID-19 Pandemic. These are events coming soon through the
Chapter Social Event!
The Wichita (KS) Chapter AGO enjoyed its annual social event on Sunday, February 9, at First Church of the Brethren with a potluck, and catered
Upcoming Events
Wednesday, Feb. 5, 5:15 PM WEDNESDAYS IN WIEDEMANN LYNNE DAVIS, organist Wiedemann Hall, WSU, Wichita Saturday, February 8, 7:00 PM PLYMOUTH WORD AND NOTE:
2020 National Convention
ATLANTA IS PROUD to host the American Guild of Organists National Convention in the summer of 2020. With “A Kaleidoscope of Color and Sound,” we
Bassoons Across Nebraska
Plymouth Congregational Church Saturday, February 8th, 2020, 7:30 PM Contact Church for Ticket Details Bassoons Across Nebraska are members of the Omaha and Lincoln Symphony
Opportunities for Young Organists
These are events coming soon through the Wichita AGO. Think of the young musicians you know who have potential or interest and help spread the
Student Update!
On January 5, twelve dedicated students, many of whom are alumni of Pipe Organ Encounters, gave an Epiphany eve recital for an appreciative crowd of
Chapter Social Event!
Our chapter is hosting a social event at First Church of the Brethren, 1103 Jefferson in Wichita, on Sunday afternoon, February 9. Doors open at 4:00
Message from the Dean
Dear AGO Friends, Last year, Alan and I attended the 75th anniversary of the “Ground Hog” Dinner at Lyona United Methodist in rural Junction City,
2020 Updates!
The Wichita Chapter of American Guild of Organists has much to offer young people involved and enthusiastic about piano, pipe or digital organs, and church
Upcoming Events
AGO 2020 – Atlanta
KU Division of Organ Update
Michael Bauer Recital
Piano Recital
Chapel Organ Dedication
Message from the Dean
Lessons for the New Organist
The AGO’s Committee on Continuing Professional Education is dedicated to providing answers to common questions from anyone learning to play the organ. We have created
2019-2020 Program Calendar
Job Opportunity
Wichita State Organ Day
This is a special invitation to all organists and pianists in the Kansas area! Please come and join us to discover and play the great
Pre-Concert Dinner
Chapter members, friends, and guests are invited to join for dinner at Sweet Basil, 2424 N. Woodlawn, on Tuesday, November 13, 2018 at 5:30 p.m. The
Jeff Patry Recital
Sunday, Nov. 4, 3:00 PM Emanuel Lutheran Church, 140 E. 30th Ave, Hutchinson Join Emanuel Lutheran as they celebrate 25 years of the Casavant organ with
Hymn Festival
Organist Christopher Shaw will present a festival of Harvest, Praise, and Thanksgiving. The program will include hymn settings found in the November and Autumn publications by Augsburg and the Autumn
Kathy’s October Message
Dear Chapter Members and Friends: Our October program is “An Autumn Festival” on Sunday, October 14 at 4 p.m. Please join us at
Kathy’s Message
Dear Chapter Members and Friends: Join us for the 2018-19 opening meeting on Sunday evening, September 16, 2018 at St. James Episcopal Church.
Seth Bott’s May recital has been postponed
Check back here for more information soon!
2018 Scholarship Application
2018 AGO Scholarship Application
Job Opening!
Woodlawn United Methodist Church of Derby, Kansas, has an immediate opening for Organist. Duties include playing for two worship services each Sunday mornings. There is
AGO National Organ Pedagogy Conference at the University of Kansas
From October 18-21, 2017, the AGO National Organ Pedagogy Conference will be held at the University of Kansas. The title of the conference is “Organ
Public Concerts at the AGO National Pedagogy Conference at KU
In addition to conference registrants, a limited number of concert tickets are available to the public. Ticketing is being handled through the Lied Center Ticket
Upcoming Events 2018
CALENDAR OF UPCOMING EVENTS: “Rising Stars, A Recital of Young Organists” Sunday, March 4, 2018 4:00 p.m. Eastminster Presbyterian Church, 1958 N. Webb Rd.,
Hesston College Andover Organ Series
Hesston College Andover Organ Series Submitted by Ken Rodgers Hesston College will have its inaugural season of the Andover Organ Series this spring. The Andover organ was
Rie Bloomfield Organ Day
We will have the immense pleasure of welcoming a second time the renowned French organ-builder, Bertrand Cattiaux, who was here 2 years ago. This time
January Jubilee
January Jubilee Wichita 2017: Submitted by Christopher Shaw, January Jubilee ChairDo you need some fresh ideas after many years of playing for church? Are you
Happy New Year
Happy New Year to our members and friends of the Wichita Chapter AGO. We have a lot of great events remaining in our 2016-17 program
Shirley King Masterclass Registration
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Choral Festival
June Update
It’s the last day of May and I’m enjoying the sunshine from my patio. The school year has closed and summer is here! And with
Website Update
You may have noticed that the design of our webpage has changed. In January, the board decided to use a different host for the website