Presented by: Steven Young, DMA, AAGO Location: Hyatt Regency - Dunwoody The year 2020 will commemorate the 170th anniversary of the birth of Aloÿs Claussmann (1850- 1926). Claussmann, a student of Eugene Gigout, spent his career in a province outside of the mainstream musical life of Paris and devoted himself to performing and teaching the craft he so enjoyed. Claussmann spent his fifty-year career as organist of the Cathedral of Clermont-Ferrand, serving much of that time as director of the…

Presented by: Michael Velting, DMA, Councillor for Conventions, and the Committee for Conventions Location: Hyatt Regency - Dunwoody Has your chapter been hesitant to apply to host a regional convention because it seems too daunting or because of a perception that it is too small? Come to this interactive workshop, offered to allay these and other worries. You’ll learn from and be able to ask questions of two members of the AGO’s Committee for Conventions, both of whom have coordinated…

Presented by: Eileen Hunt, DMA, AAGO, Vice President & Councillor for Competitions and New Music, James Thomashower, Executive Director, and the Sexual Harassment Review Board Location: Hyatt Regency - Dunwoody In 2018 National Council approved a zero-tolerance policy with regard to sexual harassment and subsequently approved a Discipline Procedure for cases regarding sexual harassment. This workshop will present these two documents and provide an opportunity for attendees to discuss and ask questions on this topic which is important for all…

Presented 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 Objectives as defined by National Council in 2018.

Presented 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 concerns, suggest new programs, and speak freely about whatever is on their minds.