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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

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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, 2021January 22, 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   Join Zoom Meeting https://us02web.zoom.us/j/7392953748?pwd=NXRHbmJCVnczZG5Ma245aVBoUTE5dz09 Meeting Read More …

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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 …

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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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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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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 …

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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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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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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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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 …

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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 …

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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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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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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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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

June Update

Posted onJune 10, 2016October 8, 2018AuthorChristopher Shaw

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 the beginning of summer, we wrap up another program year with our last event next Read More …

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May Update

Posted onMay 1, 2016October 8, 2018AuthorChristopher Shaw

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 the many ICTArtDog events on April 29th. It was a great day for the ARTS Read More …

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Rising Star Recital

Posted onApril 1, 2016October 8, 2018AuthorChristopher Shaw

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 Matthew Kroeker Megan McCoy Sonora Vossen

CategoriesChapter Events, Chapter News, Competitions, Dean's Update, Youth Outreach

ArtDOG 2016

Posted onApril 1, 2016October 8, 2018AuthorChristopher Shaw

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 to join us. It’s 24 hours of unprecedented nonprofit giving—and it’s your chance to make Read More …

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Upcoming Events

Posted onMarch 22, 2016October 8, 2018AuthorChristopher Shaw

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 & guest Michael Bauer Wiedemann Hall, WSU Wednesday, April 27, 5:15 PM  6th Annual Organ Read More …

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Walter Pelz Tribute Concert

Posted onMarch 1, 2016October 8, 2018AuthorChristopher Shaw

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 Your Voice! A Celebration of the Music of Dr. Walter L. Pelz.” The concert will Read More …

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Epiphany Party

Posted onJanuary 1, 2016October 8, 2018AuthorChristopher Shaw

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 treat for entertainment after our Potluck Meal. The Wichita AGO Board will provide the main Read More …

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January Update

Posted onJanuary 1, 2016October 8, 2018AuthorChristopher Shaw

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 don’t want to forget all of our new high school members! But I’m also excited Read More …

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Favorite Voluntary Report

Posted onJanuary 1, 2016October 8, 2018AuthorChristopher Shaw

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, there was a wide variety of literature presented (the purpose of the event). Besides great Read More …

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December Update

Posted onDecember 1, 2015October 8, 2018AuthorChristopher Shaw

“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 of the busiest seasons of the year as a musician, organist, choir director… well just Read More …

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November Update

Posted onNovember 1, 2015October 8, 2018AuthorChristopher Shaw

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 months! At school and at church, Halloween reminds me that Advent and Christmas will soon Read More …

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Favorite Voluntaries

Posted onNovember 1, 2015October 8, 2018AuthorChristopher Shaw

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 you to invite guests from outside of the chapter for this wonderful opportunity to share Read More …

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Wichita Home Organ Tour

Posted onOctober 1, 2015October 8, 2018AuthorChristopher Shaw

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,  beginning at 1:30 p.m. Meet at the Wahlbeck home for a demonstration of the organ Read More …

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October Update

Posted onOctober 1, 2015October 8, 2018AuthorChristopher Shaw

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. Many of our young members and several of their teachers, plus a few chapter members, Read More …

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Featured Voluntaries

Posted onOctober 1, 2015October 8, 2018AuthorChristopher Shaw

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 on presenting and the title of their pieces so we can prepare a handout to Read More …

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June Update

Posted onJune 1, 2015October 8, 2018AuthorChristopher Shaw

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 Encounter events and the Wichita Chapter. I’ve had the opportunity to put together the Program Read More …

CategoriesChapter Events, Chapter News, Dean's Update, Pipe Organ Encounter

POE Countdown!

Posted onJune 1, 2015October 8, 2018AuthorChristopher Shaw

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 for a smooth running and successful event.  The schedule is included in this newsletter, and Read More …

CategoriesChapter Events, Dean's Update, Pipe Organ Encounter

May Update

Posted onMay 1, 2015October 8, 2018AuthorChristopher Shaw

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 Debbie Lynch to discuss our 2014-2015 season. Highlights this year have included a workshop on Read More …

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