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January 2022
Half-hour Eccles Sunday Evening Organ Recital – David Chamberlin
For more information, click here: Half-hour Sunday Evening Organ Recitals David Chamberlin - Zion Evangelical Lutheran Church January 23, 2022 Cathedral of the Madeleine Théodore Dubois (1837 – 1924) Fiat lux David Chamberlin - Lobe den Herren - The Wintry Day - Lasst uns erfreuen Johann Sebastian Bach (1685 – 1750) Prelude in A Major Felix Mendelssohn (1809 – 1847) Sonata Op. 65 No. 3 - Con moto maestoso - Andante tranquillo
Find out more »Open Gallery Night at the Cathedral of the Madeleine
Open Gallery Night A wonderful opportunity for organ enthusiasts of every age to explore and play the Cathedral’s Eccles Memorial Organ. The next Open Gallery Night will be held on Friday, January 28 at 7:00. Registration is required and the January 28 date is currently sold out, however we invite you to join the wait list or to register for the May 20 date. Click here for more information. Sunday Evening Organ Recitals Thirty-minutes free organ performances are offered at…
Find out more »February 2022
Super Saturday by Salt Lake City AGO…We’re invited!
The Salt Lake City Chapter of the American Guild of Organists presents Dexter Kennedy in Concert and a Super Saturday of Classes & Workshops February 4 & 5, 2022 All concerts and classes will be held in the David Gardner School of Music and Libby Gardner Concert Hall at the University of Utah. Dexter Kennedy will perform the complete organ works of César Franck in two recitals: Friday Evening, February 4, at 7:00 pm and Saturday afternoon, February 5, at 2:00…
Find out more »Eccles Organ Festival Recital – James Kennerley
Hailed as “a great organist” displaying “phenomenal technique and sheer musicality” (Bloomberg News), James Kennerley is a multi-faceted musician, working as a conductor, keyboardist, singer, and composer. His performances are known for their illustrious flair and thrilling virtuosity, subtlety and finesse, drawing on the full resources of the instrument. A native of the United Kingdom, Mr. Kennerley was appointed the Municipal Organist of Portland, Maine, and has previously served as Director of Music at Saint Paul’s Church and Choir School…
Find out more »German Organs
February 19: German Organs 10:00-11:00 am, Provo Central Stake Center, 450 N 1220 W, Provo Neil Harmon and the BYU students will teach distinctive features of German organs and organ music. They will also give tips for playing the Bigelow tracker organ at the Provo Central Stake Center for the Bach and Baroque recital in March.
Find out more »March 2022
Bach & Baroque Recital (in person and virtual)
March 18: Bach & Baroque Recital (in person and virtual) 7:00 pm, Provo Central Stake Center, 450 N 1220 W, Provo Play a piece by Bach or another Baroque composer on the Bigelow organ at the Provo Central Stake Center. Performers may also submit a video of a piece played on an organ of their choice. To play a piece in person or to submit a video, contact Miranda Wilcox at: .
Find out more »April 2022
BYU German Organ Tour Preview—Baroque Composers
April 4: BYU German Organ Tour Preview—Baroque Composers 5:00 p.m., Provo Central Stake Center, 450 N 1220 W, Provo Enjoy a preview of Baroque music that BYU organ students are preparing to play on historic instruments during their study abroad adventure in Germany.
Find out more »BYU German Organ Tour Preview—Romantic Composers
April 11: BYU German Organ Tour Preview—Romantic Composers 5:00 pm, Madsen Recital Hall, Harris Fine Arts Building, BYU Enjoy a preview of Romantic music that BYU organ students are preparing to play on historic instruments during their study abroad adventure in Germany.
Find out more »May 2022
The “Lighter” Side of the Organ
The “Lighter” Side of the Organ Preparing for our event in May 2022 The role of the pipe organ in concert and worship has shaped a “standard repertoire” that dominates many recital programs and orders of service. However, an often forgotten yet equally engaging and colorful world of organ music exists beyond what we typically hear. In honor of the AGO’s Year of the Young Organist, the Utah Valley Chapter will host a recital dedicated to the “lighter” side of…
Find out more »July 2022
National Convention 2022
National Convention 2022 Seattle, Washington, July 3-7 Convention Coordinator: Michael Monnikendam 206-399 5046 (mobile) St. Stephen’s Episcopal Church 4805 N.E. 45th St. Seattle, WA 98105 Email Convention website The National Convention of the American Guild of Organists is held biennially in even-numbered years and reflects the diverse aspects of the Guild and its official work across the country. Held as a function of the national organization in partnership with a selected chapter, it represents a coalition between the national leadership…
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