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April 2020
CANCELLED – Super Saturday Hymn-Playing Workshop
Super Saturday Hymn-Playing Workshop April 25, 2020 9:00 a.m. to noon Orem YSA Third Stake Center, 1075 S. Geneva Road. The keynote speaker will be Seth Bott. He will also perform and teach a class on hymn playing. Invite your students and fellow church organists! Seth Bott is a native of Castle Dale, Utah. He is currently finishing the final defenses of a Doctor of Musical Arts degree in organ performance at the University of Kansas, where he studies under James…
Find out more »May 2020
CANCELLED – Chapter Closing Social
Closing social, member recital, and potluck dinner hosted by Jack Stoneman at his stake center in Spanish Fork, 1006 East 200 South. Bring a side or dessert; meat and drink will be furnished by the chapter. To perform please contact Heidi Rodeback. Then contact Jack Stoneman to schedule a practice time on the organ. The potluck will begin at 6:30 p.m., followed by the recital at 7:30. Bring a guest or two!
Find out more »September 2020
September UVAGO Chapter Challenge: The Organ Console
September’s challenge presents an opportunity to know your organ better. Do you know how to access the memories and set the presets? Have you ever wondered how the action of the keys is transferred to the pipes? Have you read through the user’s manual, and do you know where to find it online? Take time this month to sort through confusing terminology and get to know your organ individually. Click on the button below to access a series of questions…
Find out more »October 2020
October’s Challenge: Organ Registration
The chapter is inviting all organists to learn something new this year. October’s challenge presents an opportunity to learn or review general principles of organ registration. Click on the button below to access a series of questions about organ registrations, including some online resources to help you! October's Challenge - Organ Registration Don't forget to join us for the Zoom roundtable discussion: Topic: October Organ Challenge Discussion Host: Jennifer Morgan Friday, October 9 7:00 p.m. (MST) To join the Zoom meeting,…
Find out more »November 2020
Baroque Chorale Preludes presented by Dr. Neil Harmon TBA
In November, watch Dr. Neil Harmon's presentation about Baroque chorale preludes on the chapter YouTube channel. Date and time to be determined.
Find out more »November Chapter Challenge: Learn a Baroque Chorale Prelude
First, work through the handout below. It links to some brief but solid introductions to the art form, featuring works of Martin Luther, Bach, Brahms (non-Baroque), and others. Handout: Baroque Chorale Preludes Next, choose a chorale prelude. The handout will point you to trustworthy collections in print or, alternatively, to a list of chorale preludes in the public domain and available free for instant download. Then start practicing! We can’t over-emphasize the importance of working with a teacher, but if…
Find out more »December 2020
Annual Christmas Informal Recital
December's Challenge: Record a Piece for the Christmas Informal This month we invite the chapter to celebrate Christmas organ music on Thursday, December 10, at 7:00 pm. Chapter members have recorded videos of their performances of favorite Christmas pieces. We will view the videos together in a Facebook Watch Party, or you can watch them on YouTube. How to Watch: The Watch Party will begin at 7:00 p.m. on Facebook. (You will need a Facebook account to participate.) In order to…
Find out more »Let’s Talk About Organ Certification
An invitation to... Enhance your organ skills! Jennifer Morgan, CAGO Thank you to all those who expressed an interest in learning more about the AGO's certification program and receiving training. It looks like Wednesday, November 11, from 6:30-7:30 p.m. will work well for those who have already reached out to me. Anyone who would like to join the Zoom meeting is welcome! That evening we'll present an overview of the different certification options, see who is interested in which aspects of training,…
Find out more »January 2021
January Challenge: Creating Preludes from a Hymnal
Guest presenter: Mike Carson Thursday, January 14, 2021, 7:00 PM Zoom Meeting ID: 967 8256 0264 Passcode: 643305 January's challenge is to learn how to create artistic preludes at the organ from a hymnal. Have a copy of HYMNS from The Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints and a pencil in hand as you watch.
Find out more »February 2021
Enhance your organ skills with Jennifer Morgan in an Online Study Group
Are you interested in joining an online organ study group? Under the guidance of Jennifer Morgan, Education Coordinator for the Utah Valley chapter, we are now ready to launch this new program! The mission and vision of the American Guild of Organists is to foster a thriving community of musicians who share their knowledge and inspire passion for the organ; to engage, support, and uplift every organist. These new study groups are a great way to connect during these socially-distanced…
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