2022 - 2023 Chapter Programs

Unless otherwise stated, all chapter programs listed here are open to the general public.

Sunday, September 11, 2022 - 2:30 - 4:00 pm - SAGO and NAGO Organ Seminar Series - Harmony 1 - Session 1 of 3
Last year, the Nassau and Suffolk AGO chapters organized a series of seminars designed to meet the requirements of four of the Achievement Awards.  This fall, Dr. Carol Weitner will present a series of seminars that will cover the material needed to challenge the Harmony I award.  Organists of any age are invited to take advantage of this opportunity to enhance their existing skills and, if they wish, challenge the award.  These seminars will be offered to members free of charge.  Registration required.

NOTE:  If you missed this first session, you are still welcome to attend the remaining sessions.  Just be sure to register.

Download Registration Form Here 

St. John's Episcopal Church
1670 Route 25A
Cold Spring Harbor, NY  11724

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Sunday, September 18, 2022 - Suffolk AGO Member Annual Potluck Supper - See Suffolk Soundings late summer newsletter for details.

Sunday, October 16, 2022 - 2:30 pm - Recital by Dr. Joseph Woo
   A dedication recital of the recently expanded organ by Suffolk Chapter Dean, Dr. Joseph Woo.

Community Church of East Williston
45 E. Williston Avenue
East Williston, NY  11596

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Sunday, October 16, 2022 - 4:30 pm  - Organ Recital by Paul Byssainthe -
   About the program: Christ Episcopal Church, Manhasset just installed a new organ console, previously used by renowned pedagogue and recitalist, Wilma Jensen. This is the first in a planned series to celebrate and dedicate the new console,  Paul Byssainthe grew up in Nassau County and is currently studying with John Walker at the Peabody Institute in Philadelphia.  This recital is jointly sponsored by the church and the Suffolk and Nassau Chapters of the AGO.

Christ Episcopal Church
1351 Northern Blvd.
Manhasset

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Sunday, October 23, 2022 - 2:30 - 4:00 pm - SAGO and NAGO Organ Seminar Series - Harmony 1 - Session 2 of 3
REGISTRATION REQUIRED (see Sept. 11 listing above)

NOTE:  If you were unable to attend the first session, you are still welcome to join us for the remaining sessions.  Just be sure to register by clicking this link.

Presented by Dr. Carol Weitner

St. John's Episcopal Church
1670 Route 25A
Cold Spring Harbor, NY  11724

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Sunday, October 30, 2022 - 2:30 - 4:00 pm - SAGO and NAGO Organ Seminar Series - Harmony 1 - Session 3 of 3
REGISTRATION REQUIRED (see Sept. 11 listing above)
Presented by Dr. Carol Weitner

St. John's Episcopal Church
1670 Route 25A
Cold Spring Harbor, NY  11724

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Sunday, November 13, 2022 - 3:00 pm- Concerts by the Pond - Organ Recital by Christopher Houlihan.


St. John's Episcopal Church
1670 Route 25A
Cold Spring Harbor, NY  11724

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Monday, January 16, 2023 - 9:00 am - 3:30 pm
Martin Luther King Day Mini-Convention

Congregational Church of Manhasset
1845 Northern Blvd.
Manhasset, NY  11030

The combined AGO Chapters of Nassau, Queens, and Suffolk continue the tradition of presenting a biennial Mini-Convention on the Martin Luther King Holiday, this year meeting again at the Congregational Church of Manhasset.

Some of our attendees may also choose to cross the street at 11:30 for the workshop at Our Savior Lutheran Church. We are grateful to both these beautiful churches for allowing us to enjoy their space! 

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     Friday, May 19, 2023 - 7:00 pm 
 Organ Masterclass with
  Internationally Acclaimed Organist Felix Hell

Come hear Felix Hell coach
some of Long Island's most gifted organists.


     St. Peter's by-the-Sea Episcopal Church
     500 South Country Road
     Bay Shore, NY  11706
​Admission Free

Co-sponsored by St. Peter's by-the-Sea Episcopal Church and
the Suffolk Chapter of the American Guild of Organists
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Saturday, May 20, 2023 - 3:00 pm
Free Fun Family Organ Concert - Children of all ages welcome!

Featuring internationally acclaimed German organ virtuoso, Felix Hell. 
​Mr. Hell has been performing world-wide since the age of 12.

First Congregational Church of Bay Shore
1860 Union Blvd.
Bay Shore, NY  11706
Admission Free

Co-sponsored by St. Peter's by-the-Sea Episcopal Church, 
the Suffolk Chapter of the American Guild of Organists, and
the First Congregational Church of Bay Shore.
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Sunday, May 21, 2023 - 2:00 pm 
 Masterworks for Organ and Orchestra

Featuring Organ Virtuoso, Felix Hell and
The Island Symphony Orchestra,
under Music Director Eric R. Stewart

Program will include:
Toccata and Fugue in D minor - J.S. Bach
Symphony No. 1 - Alexandre Guilmant
"Organ Symphony" = Camille Saint-Saens

     St. Peter's by-the-Sea Episcopal Church
     500 South Country Road
     Bay Shore, NY  11706
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Tickets at the Door:  Adults $10  |  Students $5

Co-sponsored by St. Peter's by-the-Sea Episcopal Church, and 
the Suffolk Chapter of the American Guild of Organists.

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     Sunday, June 4, 2023 - 4:00 pm
 
     Suffolk Chapter AGO 2023 Annual Scholarship Recital

​     Featuring Daniel Ficarri, Associate Organist at
          the Cathedral of St. John the Divine, NYC.

     St. Kilian RC Church
     485 Conklin Street
     Farmingdale, NY  11735

     Named one of the top "20 under 30" organists by The Diapason magazine,
     Mr. Ficarri is also a published composer of organ, choral and chamber music.

Photo by Yiru Sun                 Suggested Donation for the Scholarship Recital:    $15.00 per person
                                                                                                                                        $10.00 AGO members, seniors citizens,                                                                                                                                                                        and students
                                                                                                                                         $25.00 for a family

                                                  All scholarship recital donations will benefit the Suffolk AGO Scholarship Fund. 

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