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Category: Organ 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 …

CategoriesChapter Events, Chapter News, Organ Outreach

North Central Region RCYO

Posted onJanuary 2, 2021January 2, 2021AuthorTyler BrenemanLeave a comment

The Wichita Chapter is hosting the North Central Region’s AGO/Quimby Regional Competition for Young Organists (RCYO) next March. This competition occurs every two years and is open to anyone born after December 31, 1998. Competitors must submit an application online no Read More …

CategoriesCompetitions, Organ Outreach, Uncategorized

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

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

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 …

CategoriesChapter Events, Chapter News, Organ Outreach, Youth Outreach

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

Lessons for the New Organist

Posted onOctober 15, 2019May 6, 2020AuthorTyler BrenemanLeave a comment

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 a series of 30 videos, called “Lessons for the New Organist,” to teach basic skills Read More …

CategoriesOrgan Outreach, Updates, Youth Outreach

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

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 …

CategoriesChapter News, Organ Outreach, Workshops

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 …

CategoriesChapter Events, Chapter News, Organ Outreach, Updates

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 …

CategoriesChapter Events, Chapter News, Organ Outreach, Updates

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 …

CategoriesChapter Events, Chapter News, Organ Outreach, 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

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

POPs for KIDs Media

Posted onMarch 22, 2016October 8, 2018AuthorChristopher Shaw

Congratulations to the Wichita AGO Chapter on the 20th Anniversary of their POPs for KIDs program.  I also join with all others in congratulating Irene Shaw for her vision in establishing this worthy program.  If the organ and the great music composed Read More …

CategoriesPOPs for KIDs

POPs Updates

Posted onMarch 22, 2016October 8, 2018AuthorChristopher Shaw

Teaching Unit:   The new online teaching was introduced nationally in the May issue of The American Organist, journal of the American Build of Organists, in an article by Wichita Chapter AGO Dean Carrol Hassman.   (It will also be demonstrated in Read More …

CategoriesChapter News, POPs for KIDs

POE Update

Posted onJuly 1, 2015October 8, 2018AuthorChristopher Shaw

Dear Wichita Chapter Members, Thank you for your support of our recent Pipe Organ Encounter!   It was wonderful that so many of you participated either by helping with tasks throughout the week, by attending recitals and other events which were Read More …

CategoriesPipe Organ Encounter

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

POE Update

Posted onMay 1, 2015October 8, 2018AuthorChristopher Shaw

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 at WSU on June 14-19.  The original limit we set was for 22 students in Read More …

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

RCYO 2015

Posted onApril 1, 2015October 8, 2018AuthorChristopher Shaw

Regional Competition for Young Organists Pictured from Left to Right: Dr. David Childs, Marlene Hallstrom, David von Behren – second place, Anna Jeter, David Ball – first place, Pat Walcher, Lynne Davis. The competition took place on Saturday, March 7th Read More …

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

POE Update

Posted onApril 1, 2015October 8, 2018AuthorChristopher Shaw

POE Update Marlene Hallstrom, POE Chair As of March 31, the Wichita Chapter has received twelve registrations for our Pipe Organ Encounter to be held on June 14-19 in Wichita.  Several other registrations are promised. Our chapter awarded four scholarships Read More …

CategoriesDean's Update, Pipe Organ Encounter

POE Trivia

Posted onMarch 1, 2015October 8, 2018AuthorChristopher Shaw

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 State University (Georgia), July 12-17 Pratt Institute (Brooklyn, NY), July 26-31 We currently have 3 Read More …

CategoriesChapter Events, Dean's Update, Pipe Organ Encounter

Family Organ Tour

Posted onFebruary 22, 2015October 8, 2018AuthorChristopher Shaw

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 organs, two of them being tracker instruments, one being recently renovated, and one being added Read More …

CategoriesChapter Events, Dean's Update, Sunflower Organ Initiative

Choral Workshop

Posted onFebruary 1, 2015October 8, 2018AuthorChristopher Shaw

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 N Broadway St, Wichita. The workshop will include a session focused on rehearsal techniques and conducting Read More …

CategoriesChapter Events, Dean's Update, Workshops

WSU Organ Day 2015

Posted onFebruary 1, 2015October 8, 2018AuthorChristopher Shaw

WSU ORGAN DAY 2015. Bravo to Lynne Davis for an excellent mini-workshop on the French Organ. Bertrand Cattiaux lectured on french organ building. Cattiaux is the organ builder responsible for ongoing improvements to the great organ of Notre Dame, Paris . Stéphane Read More …

CategoriesChapter Events, Dean's Update, Organ Outreach

Pipe Organ Encounter 2015

Posted onFebruary 1, 2015October 8, 2018AuthorChristopher Shaw

Pipe Organ Encounter Excitement is Building! Excitement is building for the Wichita Chapter’s first ever Pipe Organ Encounter which will be held this coming June 14-19 at Wichita State University and around the Wichita area.  Participants will be housed in the Read More …

CategoriesChapter Events, Dean's Update, Pipe Organ Encounter

Family Organ Tour

Posted onFebruary 1, 2015October 8, 2018AuthorChristopher Shaw

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 organs, two of them being tracker instruments, one being recently renovated, and one being added Read More …

CategoriesChapter Events, Chapter News, Dean's Update, Sunflower Organ Initiative

Twelve Days of Christmas 2020-2021

Recent Updates

  • Young Organists’ Recital Program January 9, 2021
  • Meeting the Needs of Musicians during a world-wide Pandemic January 2, 2021
  • Upcoming Events January 2, 2021
  • North Central Region RCYO January 2, 2021
  • January Program Information January 1, 2021
  • Young Organists’ Recital January 1, 2021
  • January 2021 Dean’s Message January 1, 2021
  • December Dean’s Update December 1, 2020
  • January Program Information December 1, 2020
  • Young Organists’ Recital December 1, 2020
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