Location: Hyatt Regency Date Time 7/5/2020 4:00 PM - 8:00 PM 7/6/2020 9:00 AM - 5:00 PM 7/7/2020 7:30 AM - 6:00 PM 7/8/2020 8:00 AM - 12:00 PM 7/9/2020 9:00 AM - 12:00 PM 7/10/2020 9:00 AM - 12:00 PM
Read MoreLocation: Hyatt Regency Map of the Exhibits Hall and a List of Exhibitors Exhibits Hall Schedule Date Time 7/5/2020 2:00 PM - 5:00 PM 7/6/2020 2:00 PM - 5:00 PM 10:00 PM - 11:59 PM 7/7/2020 11:00 AM - 6:30 PM 9:00 PM - 11:59 PM 7/8/2020 9:00 AM - 12:00 PM 9:00 PM […]
Read MorePresented by: Charles Boyd Tompkins, DMA Location: Hyatt Regency - Hanover E Carl Rütti (b. 1949) is one of the outstanding Swiss composers of our time. His extensive catalogue of compositions includes a number of striking and colorful works for solo organ. Rütti has also composed anthems and longer choral works with organ accompaniment, all […]
Read MorePresented by: John Brock, MM Location: Hyatt Regency - Hanover F This workshop introduces 101 Chorale Preludes: German Organ Works of the 17th and 18th Centuries, a new publication by Wayne Leupold Editions, edited by John Brock and Quentin Faulkner. This volume contains a significant body of chorale-based works by North, Central, and South German […]
Read MorePresented by: Robert Knupp, DMA Location: Hyatt Regency - Hanover B When one embarks on a journey, there are things that one expects to learn and things one learns that one does not expect. Some aspects of a journey go well beyond expectations, and sometimes one must adapt and just journey on. "Lessons from Leipzig" […]
Read MorePresented by: Don Cook, DMA, AAGO, Councillor for Education Location: Hyatt Regency - Inman While the AGO devotes much attention to the new organist, great effort is also made to assist advanced organists and teachers in their work and goals. This presentation will explore the many AGO resources, programs, and opportunities for organists who are […]
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Read MorePresented by: Erin Scheessele, PhD, Orgelkids USA Location: Kennesaw Orgelkids is a powerful tool for engaging the public with the King of Instruments by building a working organ. Your AGO chapter can bring Orgelkids to your community, explore how Orgelkids fits into AGO’s existing outreach curriculum, and examine how you can curate the Orgelkids kit […]
Read MorePresented by: Jordan Prescott, MM Location: Learning Center What is the difference between a personal statement, a statement of intent, and a cover letter? What should be in a curriculum vitae? How can I increase my chances for financial aid? Beyond the preparation of audition repertoire, these questions — and many others — can be […]
Read MorePresented by: Eileen Hunt, DMA, AAGO, Vice President & Councillor for Competitions and New Music, James Thomashower, BA, AGO Executive Director, and the Strategic Planning Task Force Location: Hyatt Regency - Dunwoody This workshop will present an update on year two of our Strategic Planning Initiative and the exciting progress on meeting our Goals and […]
Read MorePerformer: Monica Czausz Location: Spivey Hall at Clayton State University Transportation Information 8:45 AM - 9:00 AM Buses depart from the Hyatt Regency Program Composer: Sigfrid Karg-Elert (1877-1933) Work: Sinfonische Kanzone, Op. 85, No. 2 Movement: II. Fantasie, Kanzone, Passacaglia und Fuge (C minor) Composer: Louis Vierne (1870-1937) Work: Vingt-quatre pièces de fantaisie, […]
Read MorePerformers: Luke Brennan, Amber Dahlberg, Martin Jones and Nicholas Stigall Location: First United Methodist Church of Atlanta Learn more about these performers Program Luke Brennan Composer: Nicolaus Bruhns (1665-1697) Work: Praeludium in G Major Composer: Percy Whitlock (1903-1946) Work: Plymouth Suite Movement: Lantana Composer: Alfred Hollins (1865-1942) Work: Concert Ouverture in C minor Amber Dahlberg […]
Read MorePresented by: Rachel Laurin, June Nixon, Barbara Portman Location: Hyatt Regency - Courtland Three well-known and highly respected composers share insights into their compositional processes, inspirations for their works, and thoughts about writing for the organ.
Read MorePresented by: Benjamin Kołodziej Location: Hyatt Regency - Hanover E Providing music for weddings and funerals can pose a challenge for musicians, who often find themselves caught between elevated emotions and abounding sentimentality. How do we maintain our composure and balance in these trying circumstances, realizing that the situation strains our ability to communicate and […]
Read MorePresented by: Charles W. Steele, DMA Location: Hyatt Regency - Hanover F An important facet of America’s musical heritage has been preserved in the shape-note tunebooks of the nineteenth century. A significant compiler of shape-note collections was William Walker (1809-1875) of Spartanburg, SC. His collection, Southern Harmony, was very popular in its day. Supposedly, over […]
Read MorePresented by: Members of the AGO National Council Location: Hyatt Regency - Dunwoody This Open Forum is your opportunity to meet with members of the AGO National Council to discuss topics of interest to you. The agenda is wide open. The setting is informal. Guild members and guests are invited to ask questions, state their […]
Read MorePresented by: Peter Bates, MM, Committee on Sharing Skills and Resources, and David Lamb, DMus, CAGO, Councillor for Membership Location: Hyatt Regency - Inman A discussion of ideas to help bring your AGO chapter offerings to the forefront of your community arts events calendar.
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Read MorePresented by: Jillian Gardner, MM, Convener of AGOYO Location: Hyatt Regency - Learning Center Not all collegiate organ majors are solely destined to be strictly a church organist or concert organist, so how do you find your niche as our profession is changing? How do you establish yourself in a new community of professionals? We […]
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Read MorePresented by: The Rev. Barbara Day Miller, MDiv Location: Hyatt Regency - Courtland Those who lead worship on the Sabbath are often without a Sabbath rest themselves. This workshop will provide resources and explore paths for claiming space and time for weekly and seasonal renewal, nourishing spiritual growth, and maintaining energy and passion for our […]
Read MorePresented by: Anne Marsden Thomas, MBE, BMus, FRCO, FRSCM, ARAM and Frederick Stocken, PhD Location: Hyatt Regency - Hanover E Most students concentrate on learning pieces, postponing the study of keyboard skills until full-time training, diplomas, or church requirements prompt an intensive catch-up course. Instead of this fear-inducing and confidence-sapping approach to learning keyboard skills, […]
Read MorePresented by: David A. Stech, PhD Location: Hyatt Regency - Inman Dr. Stech will discuss his ongoing project to discover obscure and rare sound recordings of organ improvisations performed by renowned French organist Marcel Dupré (1886-1971). A brief discussion regarding the techniques used to transcribe and reconstruct music score engravings for publication will follow. Also […]
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Read MorePresented by: Vicki Schaeffer, DMus, Chair of the Board of Regional Councillors Location: Hyatt Regency - Learning Center How did you get where you are? What skills do you think are crucial to our careers as organists and church musicians? Who were your mentors? What can we do to support and encourage those who are […]
Read MorePresented by: Derek Remeš, MM, MA Location: Hyatt Regency - Hanover B Recent archival discoveries have begun to alter long-standing assumptions about the methods and materials of J.S. Bach’s pedagogy. It was not the ornate, four-part, vocal Choralgesänge that played the central role in Bach’s teaching, but rather simpler thoroughbass chorale harmonizations at the keyboard. […]
Read MorePresented by: Joseph Golden, MM Location: Hyatt Regency - Hanover F A workshop/demonstration that will focus on lifting hymn playing to the highest standards expected of all keyboard playing in the popular realm of Collaborative Arts, presented by a member of the AGO and the National Association of Teachers of Singing (NATS). Emphasis will be […]
Read MorePresenter: Elizabeth George Location: Hyatt Regency - Dunwoody This is a training session for all AGO District Conveners.
Read MorePerformers: Svyati Duo (Rebecca Hepplewhite & Julian Collings) Location: Holy Innocents' Episcopal Church Transportation Information 12:00 PM - 12:45 PM Buses depart from the Hyatt Regency (no return service) 00:00 PM - 00:00 PM Buses depart for Peachtree Road United Methodist Church and Trinity Presbyterian Church Program Composer: Zsolt Gárdonyi (b. 1946) Work: […]
Read MorePerformer: Amanda Mole Location: St. Anne's Episcopal Church Transportation Information 12:30 PM - 12:45 PM Buses depart from the Hyatt Regency (Note: There is no return service to the hotel following the performance. Attendees will proceed across the street to the next performance at Trinity Presbyterian Church.) Program Composer: Johann Sebastian Bach (1685-1750) Work: […]
Read MorePerformer: Christopher Jacobson Location: Trinity Presbyterian Church Transportation Information 12:30 PM - 12:45 PM Buses depart from the Hyatt Regency (Note: There is no return service to the hotel following the performance. Attendees will proceed across the street to the next performance at St. Anne's Episcopal Church.) Program Composer: Marcel Dupré (1886–1971) Work: Carillon, […]
Read MorePerformer: Amanda Mole Location: St. Anne's Episcopal Church Transportation Information Program Composer: Johann Sebastian Bach (1685-1750) Work: Toccata, Adagio, and Fugue (BWV 564) Composer: Brenda Portman (b. 1980) Work: Prelude and Tarantelle Commissioned by the American Guild of Organists for the Biennial National Convention in Atlanta, Georgia, 2020 Composer: Nico Muhly Work: The Revd […]
Read MorePerformer: Carole Terry Location: Trinity Presbyterian Church Transportation Information 4:00 PM - 4:20 PM Buses depart for the Hyatt Regency (for those who do not wish to attend the evening performances) Program Composer: Johann Sebastian Bach (1685-1750) Work: Prelude and Fugue in G Major (BWV 550) Composer: Margaret Sandresky (b. 1921) Work: Salem […]
Read MorePerformer: Christopher Jacobson Location: Trinity Presbyterian Church Transportation Information Program Composer: Marcel Dupré (1886–1971) Work: Carillon, Op. 27 Composer: Maurice Duruflé (1902–1986) Work: Scherzo, Op. 2 Composer: Jean Langlais (1907–1991) Work: Fête Composer: Petr Eben (1929–2007) Work: A Festive Voluntary Composer: Ad Wammes (b. 1953) Work: Miroir Composer: Louis Vierne (1870–1937) Work: Les Cloches […]
Read MorePerformer: Jonathan Moyer Location: Peachtree Road United Methodist Church Transportation Information 00:00 PM - 00:00 PM Buses depart from Holy Innocents' Episcopal Church 4:00 PM - 4:20 PM Buses depart for the Hyatt Regency (for those not attending the evening events) Program Composer: Basil Harwood (1859-1949) Work: Dithyramb, Op. 7 Composer: Louis Vierne […]
Read MorePerformer: Jan Kraybill Location: Cathedral of Christ the King Transportation Information 2:00 PM - 2:15 PM Buses depart from the Hyatt Regency (Following this recital, everyone will walk across the street to the Cathedral of St. Philip for the next event, or return to the hotel.) 4:00 PM - 4:20 PM Buses leave […]
Read MorePerformer: To Be Determined Location: Cathedral of St. Philip The winner of the 2020 National Young Artists Competition in Organ Performance (NYACOP) competition will perform. Program to be determined. The American Guild of Organists promotes the highest level of organ performance through its National Young Artists Competition in Organ Performance. The Competition is intended to […]
Read MoreLocation: Cathedral of St. Philip The glorious acoustic and magnificent Æolian-Skinner organ of Atlanta’s Episcopal Cathedral of St. Philip provides the setting for a service of choral evensong presented by the Cathedral Choir, Dale Adelmann, and Jack Mitchener. Dr. Catherine Meeks, executive director of the Absalom Jones Center for Racial Healing, will offer the sermon […]
Read MoreLocation: Cathedral of St. Philip Dinner provided from Fox Brothers BBQ, an Atlanta favorite. If you have mobility issues, it is recommended that you sign up for meal at Peachtree Road UMC so that you will already be on site for the 8:00 pm concert.
Read MoreLocation: Peachtree United Methodist Church Dinner provided from Fox Brothers BBQ, an Atlanta favorite. If you have mobility issues, it is recommended that you sign up for meal at this location instead of the Cathedral of St. Philip so that you will already be on site for the 8:00 pm concert.
Read MorePerformers: Peter Marshall, Martin Jean, Katelyn Emerson, members of the Atlanta Symphony Orchestra and Norman Mackenzie (conductor) Location: Peachtree Road United Methodist Church Transportation Information 6:00 PM - 7:15 PM Buses depart from the Cathedral of St. Philip 6:45 PM - 7:00 PM Buses depart from the Hyatt Regency (for those who did […]
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