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
Category: Chapter Events
Recital Cancelled
A reminder, the recital scheduled for Tuesday, June 23 with Michael Caraher has been cancelled.
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:
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
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
Michael Bauer Recital
Piano Recital
Chapel Organ Dedication
2019-2020 Program Calendar
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
Seth Bott’s May recital has been postponed
Check back here for more information soon!
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
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
May Update
Happy May Day to each of you! It was a busy weekend to close April in Wichita. Many of our members and friends participated in
Rising Star Recital
Congratulations to our young organists for an excellent “Rising Stars” recital March 6. Organists and teachers pictured at the right. Congratulations to Our 2016 Scholarship Winners: Aidan Hill
ArtDOG 2016
ArtDOG 2016/Pipe Organ Crawl On April 29, 2016, our community will come together for the Wichita Art Day of Giving (ArtDOG), and we need YOU
Upcoming Events
Wednesday, April 6, 5:15 PM WEDNESDAYS IN WIEDEMANN with LYNNE DAVIS, Wiedemann Hall, WSU Tuesday, April 12, 7:30 PM RIE BLOOMFIELD ORGAN SERIES MARIE RUBIS-BAUER
Walter Pelz Tribute Concert
CONCERT PAYS TRIBUTE TO CHURCH COMPOSER/MUSICIAN On Palm Sunday, March 20, The Messiah Festival of Arts and the Bethany Oratorio Society will present “Lift Up
Epiphany Party
Plan now to attend our Annual Epiphany Party, a time for fellowship and friends after a busy season! Jim Jones is working up a special
January Update
Happy New Year! As an organization, we have a lot to celebrate about from 2015. Great workshops, recitals, meetings, and a fantastic POE! And we
Favorite Voluntary Report
Favorite Voluntaries. Members of the Wichita and Hutch AGO Chapters meet at Bethel College Mennonite Church to share favorite voluntaries. With the term “voluntary” undefined,
December Update
“Christmas time is here. Happiness and Cheer.” It might be hard to think of the happiness and cheer at this moment as we approach one
November Update
I hope that you were all able to get a little rest today with the extra hour! We will need it for the next couple of
Favorite Voluntaries
Favorite Voluntaries. Nov. 19th, 7 PM, Bethel College Mennonite Church, 2600 College Ave., North Newton. The Wichita and Hutchinson AGOS join to present Favorite Voluntaries. We encourage
Wichita Home Organ Tour
You are invited to a Tour of Home Organs at the homes of Phillip and Donna Wahlbeck & Sage and Mary Ellen Joyner Saturday, October 17,
October Update
Greetings to each of you as we fall into October! These cooling temperatures give me chills, chills like those you might get when you attend our Organ Spooktacular.
Featured Voluntaries
Favorite Voluntaries. In November our members will be presenting a joint workshop with the Hutchinson Chapter of Favorite Voluntaries. We would like to know who plans
June Update
As I sit here to write this newsletter, while finishing up other AGO tasks, I can’t help but be excited for the upcoming Pipe Organ
POE Countdown!
COUNTDOWN TO POE: The Wichita Pipe Organ Encounter is only two weeks away! The committee has worked countless hours to make all of the arrangements
May Update
Happy May Day! It’s hard to believe that we are wrapping up our Program Year. It seems like yesterday when I was sitting down with
ARTDog Update
2015 ArtDOG Report April 24, 2015 was a very successful day for the Wichita Chapter. We raised $1200 for the recital fund, and that is
POE Update
Pipe Organ Encounter Update: Marlene Hallstrom, POE Director The Pipe Organ Encounter Committee has been very busy working out the details for our POE to be held
Downtown Organ Crawl
Downtown Organ Crawl April 24th, 2015, 7 PM To join the ArtDOG celebration and the numerous Arts Events planned, the Wichita Chapter AGO is sponsoring
RCYO 2015
Regional Competition for Young Organists Pictured from Left to Right: Dr. David Childs, Marlene Hallstrom, David von Behren – second place, Anna Jeter, David Ball
Women Composers Recital
Member’s Recital: Works by Women Composers Join us Sunday, April 19th, 2015 at 3 PM for a recital featuring the compositions of women composers. Musicians for the
Women Composer Recital
Member’s Recital – A Recital of Women Composers April 19th, 2015, 3 PM @ First Presbyterian Church Join us for a recital featuring the organ music of
POE Trivia
Pipe Organ Encounter Trivia. There will be four Pipe Organ Encounters in the US this summer: Wichita State University, June 14-19 Valparaiso University, July 5-10 Columbus
Family Organ Tour
Sunflower Organ Initiative Family Organ Tour: Sunday, February 22nd Join us for our 2015 Sunflower Organ Initiative Family Organ Tour! Our tour will include four
Choral Workshop
Choral Music Workshop. Church choir directors and accompanists are invited to participate in our workshop on March 10th, 7:00 PM, at Cathedral of the Immaculate Conception, 430