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,…

In November, watch Dr. Neil Harmon's presentation about Baroque chorale preludes on the chapter YouTube channel.  Date and time to be determined.

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…

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…

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,…

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.  

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…

Friday, February 26, 2021, 7:00 PM Heidi Rodeback, Mike Carson, and Jack Stoneman will discuss ways to extend a sacrament hymn, use a last-verse harmonization, and solo out a melody. Zoom link:  https://byu.zoom.us/j/99854579938?pwd=Mk95RHBsRi9tbXhQTTJ4ZkVTa0lFZz09 Meeting ID: 998 5457 9938 Passcode: 550936