of the American Guild of Organists
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 …
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 …
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 …
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 …
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 …
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 …
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 …
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 …
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 …
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 …
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 …
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 …
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 …
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
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 …
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 …
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 …
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 …
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 …
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 …
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 …
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 …
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 …
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 …
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 …
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 …
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 …
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 …