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Young Organists’ Recital Program

Posted onJanuary 9, 2021AuthorTyler BrenemanLeave a comment

Click below to view the January 10, 2021 recital program folder. Young Organists’ Recital Program

CategoriesChapter Events, Chapter News, Youth Outreach

Meeting the Needs of Musicians during a world-wide Pandemic

Posted onJanuary 2, 2021AuthorTyler BrenemanLeave a comment

During the past several months, we have all be looking for ways to stay connected and to continue making music. The chapter has worked to provide a full program year of events, including those that are virtual and in-person. To Read More …

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Upcoming Events

Posted onJanuary 2, 2021AuthorTyler BrenemanLeave a comment

January 10, 2021; 3:00 PM Wichita AGO Student Recital Blessed Sacrament, Wichita In-Person/LiveStream (see our YouTube Channel)   January 23, 2021; 10:00 AM DR. MICHAEL BAUER, presenter “Practicing for the Church Musician” ​Zoom Meeting

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January Program Information

Posted onJanuary 1, 2021AuthorTyler BrenemanLeave a comment

Coming in January, our first virtual program of the New Year 2021 will be a Zoom presentation featuring Dr. Michael Bauer, Professor of Organ and Church Music at the University of Kansas in Lawrence.  Dr. Bauer will discuss “Practicing for Read More …

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Young Organists’ Recital

Posted onJanuary 1, 2021AuthorTyler BrenemanLeave a comment

Our annual Young Organists’ Recital will be Sunday, January 10, 2021, at 3 pm at Blessed Sacrament Catholic Church  124 N. Roosevelt. This recital also showcases their new Berghaus Organ installation and church renovation. AGO member, Patrick Harms, is the Read More …

CategoriesChapter Events, Chapter News, Organ Outreach, Youth Outreach

January 2021 Dean’s Message

Posted onJanuary 1, 2021January 1, 2021AuthorTyler BrenemanLeave a comment

Dear AGO Friends, I am writing my January message on the afternoon of Christmas Eve. In a few hours, I will be rehearsing with soloists and members of a string quartet who are providing music for the two Christmas Eve Read More …

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December Dean’s Update

Posted onDecember 1, 2020January 2, 2021AuthorTyler BrenemanLeave a comment

Dear AGO Friends, Kudos to Lynne Davis, Nick Maples, and David Perez for their video presentation and subsequent discussion for our November meeting. ZOOM presentations do have limitations, but I am grateful for the opportunity to refresh previously learned facts, Read More …

CategoriesChapter News, Dean's Update, Uncategorized

January Program Information

Posted onDecember 1, 2020January 2, 2021AuthorTyler BrenemanLeave a comment

Coming in January, our first virtual program of the New Year 2021 will be a Zoom presentation featuring Dr. Michael Bauer, Professor of Organ and Church Music at the University of Kansas in Lawrence.  Dr. Bauer will discuss “Practicing for Read More …

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Young Organists’ Recital

Posted onDecember 1, 2020January 2, 2021AuthorTyler BrenemanLeave a comment

Our annual Young Organists’ Recital will be Sunday, January 11, 2021, at 3 pm at Blessed Sacrament Catholic Church  124 N. Roosevelt.  This recital also showcases their new Berghaus Organ installation and church renovation.  AGO member, Patrick Harms, is the Read More …

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WSU Pedagogy Presentation

Posted onNovember 1, 2020January 2, 2021AuthorTyler BrenemanLeave a comment

On Saturday, November 14th, the Wichita State University Organ Pedagogy Class will present on the topic, “Organ Registration and Adaptation.” The presentation will include two parts. Part 1: A Video presentation will be available on our website (look under the tab “News and Events” Read More …

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November Dean’s Update

Posted onNovember 1, 2020January 2, 2021AuthorTyler BrenemanLeave a comment

Dear AGO Friends, When I receive “The American Organist” (TAO) each month the first article I read is the column by our national chaplain, Don Sailers. In the summer of 2018 I attended the Conference for Music, Theology, and the Read More …

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Season Opener & Social(ly Distant) Gathering

Posted onSeptember 24, 2020September 24, 2020AuthorTyler BrenemanLeave a comment

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 East Douglas in Wichita on Sunday, September 13.   The evening began with box lunches Read More …

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Wichita AGO Season Opener

Posted onSeptember 4, 2020AuthorTyler BrenemanLeave a comment

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 Sunday, September 13 at 5:30 p.m.   Spouses or other guests are welcome, too!  Please bring Read More …

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Recital Cancelled

Posted onJune 22, 2020June 22, 2020AuthorTyler BrenemanLeave a comment

A reminder, the recital scheduled for Tuesday, June 23 with Michael Caraher has been cancelled.

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Long Range Planning

Posted onJune 3, 2020AuthorTyler BrenemanLeave a comment

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. The committee works to create ideas and bring ideas from regional and national conventions, and Read More …

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Membership Renewal

Posted onJune 3, 2020AuthorTyler BrenemanLeave a comment

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 to the email sent from headquarters reminding you to renew using OnCard.  That is the Read More …

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June Dean’s Message

Posted onJune 3, 2020AuthorTyler BrenemanLeave a comment

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 Heights United Methodist. Michael is eager to play for us and we will attempt to Read More …

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May Dean’s Message

Posted onMay 7, 2020May 7, 2020AuthorTyler BrenemanLeave a comment

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 to start the meeting by 7:45 p.m.! Everyone persevered and worked through the technical problems. Read More …

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Dean’s Message

Posted onMarch 3, 2020May 6, 2020AuthorTyler BrenemanLeave a comment

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 Jeopardy at our February social held at First Church of the Brethren on Sunday, February Read More …

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Master Class with Dr. Damin Spritzer – POSTPONED

Posted onMarch 3, 2020May 7, 2020AuthorTyler BrenemanLeave a comment

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 Wichita AGO.  Think of the young musicians you know who have potential or interest and Read More …

CategoriesChapter Events, Chapter News, Organ Outreach, Workshops

Chapter Social Event!

Posted onMarch 3, 2020May 6, 2020AuthorTyler BrenemanLeave a comment

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 barbecue ribs furnished by the Chapter.  Sales of music from the Chapter’s extensive library of Read More …

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Upcoming Events

Posted onFebruary 2, 2020May 6, 2020AuthorTyler BrenemanLeave a comment

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: PERFORMANCE Bassoons Across Nebraska, a bassoon quartet Plymouth Congregational Church 202 N. Clifton, Wichita *ticketed Read More …

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Student Update!

Posted onFebruary 2, 2020May 6, 2020AuthorTyler BrenemanLeave a comment

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 AGO members, parents, and other church music enthusiasts.  The large two-manual Berghaus instrument in Wichita’s Read More …

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Chapter Social Event!

Posted onFebruary 2, 2020May 6, 2020AuthorTyler BrenemanLeave a comment

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 for fellowship and browsing through an extensive library of organ music that is available for sale. Read More …

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Message from the Dean

Posted onFebruary 2, 2020May 6, 2020AuthorTyler BrenemanLeave a comment

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, KS. The menu has not changed–pancakes, waffles, farm-raised ground and smoked sausage with a bowl Read More …

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2020 Updates!

Posted onJanuary 25, 2020May 6, 2020AuthorTyler BrenemanLeave a comment

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 music! These are events coming soon through the Wichita AGO.  Think of the young musicians Read More …

CategoriesChapter Events, Chapter News, Organ Outreach, Pipe Organ Encounter, Workshops

Upcoming Events

Posted onNovember 4, 2019May 6, 2020AuthorTyler BrenemanLeave a comment

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AGO 2020 – Atlanta

Posted onNovember 4, 2019May 6, 2020AuthorTyler BrenemanLeave a comment

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KU Division of Organ Update

Posted onNovember 4, 2019May 6, 2020AuthorTyler BrenemanLeave a comment

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Michael Bauer Recital

Posted onNovember 4, 2019May 6, 2020AuthorTyler BrenemanLeave a comment

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Piano Recital

Posted onNovember 4, 2019May 6, 2020AuthorTyler BrenemanLeave a comment

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Chapel Organ Dedication

Posted onNovember 4, 2019May 6, 2020AuthorTyler BrenemanLeave a comment

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Message from the Dean

Posted onNovember 4, 2019May 6, 2020AuthorTyler BrenemanLeave a comment

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2019-2020 Program Calendar

Posted onOctober 8, 2019May 6, 2020AuthorTyler BrenemanLeave a comment

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Wichita State Organ Day

Posted onJanuary 21, 2019AuthorTyler BrenemanLeave a comment

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 Marcussen organ in Wiedemann Hall on the campus of Wichita State University on SATURDAY, JANUARY Read More …

CategoriesChapter Events, Organ Outreach, Workshops

Pre-Concert Dinner

Posted onOctober 2, 2018October 8, 2018AuthorTyler Breneman

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 dinner will precede the Rie Bloomfield Organ Recital of artist Renee Anne Louprette at Weidemann Read More …

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Jeff Patry Recital

Posted onOctober 2, 2018October 8, 2018AuthorTyler Breneman

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 organist Jeffery Patry. A reception to follow. Jeffrey A. Patry is currently the Director of Sacred Read More …

CategoriesChapter Events, Chapter News, Uncategorized

Hymn Festival

Posted onOctober 1, 2018October 8, 2018AuthorTyler Breneman

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 Festivals publication by Oxford. Christopher Shawis a graduate of Bethel College and Wichita State University, holding Read More …

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Kathy’s October Message

Posted onOctober 1, 2018October 8, 2018AuthorTyler Breneman

Dear Chapter Members and Friends:      Our October program is “An Autumn Festival” on Sunday, October 14 at 4 p.m.  Please join us at Hillside Christian Church. Christopher Shaw has prepared a program of inspiring hymn settings and readings.  Read More …

CategoriesChapter News, Dean's Update, Uncategorized

Kathy’s Message

Posted onSeptember 25, 2018October 8, 2018AuthorKathy Fehrmann

Dear Chapter Members and Friends:      Join us for the 2018-19 opening meeting on Sunday evening, September 16, 2018 at St. James Episcopal Church.  See this newsletter for details.      Enthusiasm, dedication, and passion are some of the Read More …

CategoriesChapter News, Dean's Update, Updates

Seth Bott’s May recital has been postponed

Posted onMay 1, 2018October 8, 2018AuthorTyler Breneman

Check back here for more information soon!

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2018 Scholarship Application

Posted onFebruary 6, 2018October 8, 2018AuthorTyler Breneman

2018 AGO Scholarship Application

CategoriesChapter News, Youth Outreach

AGO National Organ Pedagogy Conference at the University of Kansas

Posted onSeptember 17, 2017October 8, 2018AuthorTyler Breneman

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 and Improvisation Study in the French Conservatory System.” This event will bring together an unprecedented Read More …

CategoriesChapter News, Organ Outreach, Workshops

Public Concerts at the AGO National Pedagogy Conference at KU

Posted onSeptember 17, 2017October 8, 2018AuthorTyler Breneman

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 Office, 785-864-2787 or online at www.lied.ku.edu. The concert schedule is as follows: Wednesday, Oct. 18 at Read More …

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Upcoming Events 2018

Posted onJanuary 6, 2017October 8, 2018AuthorTyler Breneman

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., Wichita   A recital showcasing the recipients of the 2017 Wichita AGO Student Organ Scholarships. Read More …

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Hesston College Andover Organ Series

Posted onJanuary 6, 2017October 8, 2018AuthorTyler Breneman

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 installed in February 2008. Tuesday, January 31, 7:00 pm Emmanuel Arakelian, Paris, France. Organist in residence Read More …

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Rie Bloomfield Organ Day

Posted onJanuary 6, 2017October 8, 2018AuthorTyler Breneman

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 he will talk about the great organ at Notre Dame Cathedral in Paris, its history Read More …

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Happy New Year

Posted onJanuary 6, 2017October 8, 2018AuthorTyler Breneman

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 year. Hopefully you plan to join us this Sunday, January 8th for our annual Epiphany Read More …

CategoriesChapter News, Dean's Update, Updates

Shirley King Masterclass Registration

Posted onOctober 2, 2016October 8, 2018AuthorTyler Breneman

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CategoriesChapter Events, Chapter News, Organ Outreach, Updates, Workshops, Youth Outreach

Choral Festival

Posted onSeptember 8, 2016October 8, 2018AuthorTyler Breneman

CategoriesChapter Events, Chapter News, Choral Music, Organ Outreach

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