The American Guild of Organists is thrilled to announce the first online OrganFest, which will take place July 20-24. Each evening’s broadcast will premiere a new work which had been commissioned for the 2020 National Convention in Atlanta, accompanied by interviews with the composers.

Featured performers will be Jens Korndörfer, Amanda Mole, Alan Morrison, Thomas Ospital, and Catherine Rodland. Additional recorded performances by recent international organ competition winners will be presented, and short presentations will share exciting news and updates from the AGO. 

The daily YouTube premiere (8pm Eastern) and accompanying Festival website will be available at no charge.  

OrganFest 2020 promises to be an exciting way to showcase our beloved instrument and the great work of the AGO. Please share this information widely with your music-loving friends. 

While we are saddened by the cancellation of many musical events this spring and summer, including our National Convention in Atlanta, we look forward to celebrating the future of organ music together online next month.

SAGO SCHOLARSHIP PROGRAM AND COVID-19

Dear Candidates and Friends of the SAGO Scholarship Program,

In light of the coronavirus, we will be postponing both the auditions and the Scholarship Recital (as well as the Member Dinner that follows the recital).  We will be in touch via e-mail, Suffolk Soundings, and this website when we have rescheduled these events, including the scholarship recital featuring Dan Ficarri.

In the meantime, I hope you will find ways to make music and stay connected with friends and family in responsible ways.

Yours in music and worship,

Dr. Joan Daly-Lewis
Suffolk Chapter American Guild of Organists
Sub-Dean and Scholarship Chair
(631) 928-5669
9 Sands Lane
Port Jefferson, NY 11777
and
Paul Elsener
Suffolk Chapter American Guild of Organists
Dean
WELCOME to the website of the 
Suffolk Chapter of the American Guild of Organists (AGO). 
​We are a not-for-profit organization of professional musicians, educators, choir directors,  organ builders, and amateur organists and enthusiasts from all walks of life.  The Suffolk Chapter carries out the mission of the American Guild of Organists locally by sponsoring workshops, masterclasses, scholarship awards, recitals and other activities to promote the continuing education of organists and choir directors, as well as to create a fellowship of all people who love the organ and organ music, and to promote interest in the instrument throughout Suffolk County, on Long Island, New York.

2019 - 2020 Programs

An engaging series of concerts, workshops, and outreach events, centered on the "King of Instruments."

Scholarships

Scholarship opportunities for organists of all ages residing in Suffolk County NY and/or studying with a Suffolk member.

Join the Chapter

Continue your own education in the field while connecting with a great community of musicians.

Information on 2020 POE+ (Pipe Organ Encounter Plus) in Richmond, VA

The Richmond, VA Chapter is disappointed to announce that it has become necessary to POSTPONE the 2020 Richmond Pipe Organ Encounters Plus (POE+) in light of the uncertainty of the pandemic surrounding us all. 

The good news is that this is just a postponement. The Chapter’s Executive Committee has approved the hosting of the event in the summer of 2021, and we have submitted two possible weeks to the national office for their scheduling approval.
Watch for the rescheduled dates and registration information .

AGO https://www.agohq.org/education/poe/poe-plus/

Richmond http://poe2020.richmondago.org/

If you or anybody you know is interested in participating, he/she should start with the application form on the AGO website. A welcome letter will be sent out to the applicant, which will provide information on the next steps to be taken.

If you have any questions, please contact either one of us at your earliest convenience.

Steve Henley stevehenley044@gmail.com
Kenna Payne kennajohnp@aol.com