Membership in the AGO includes membership in one of our 280 chapters, access to the AGO‘s job board, all rights and privileges of voting members, and 12 monthly issues of The American Organist magazine, The worlds leading journal for the organ and choral profession.

Join the AGO

Membership in the American Guild of Organists is primarily through local chapters, although it can also be without chapter affiliation.  The AGO provides a wealth of benefits and opportunities under the guidance of national, regional, and local officers--all of them volunteers.

Educational Activities

  • National and Regional Conventions
  • Chapter Events:  performances, workshops, meetings, and seminars
  • Competitions in organ performance, improvisation, and composition
  • Pipe Organ Expos for youth and adults

Professional Development

  • Certification
  • ​Employment Guidelines and Model Contracts
  • Chapter Placement Services
  • Assistance with denominational relationships
  • Support for musical education of clergy
  • Management and planning for church and temple musicians

Publications

  • THE AMERICAN ORGANIST Magazine, published monthly by the AGO, is the most widely read journal devoted to organ and choral music in the world.
  • Chapter newsletters, such as our Suffolk Soundings
  • Educational brochures, pamphlets, audio, video, and books available at AGO Headquarters

Other Benefits

  • Free admittance to many local chapter events
  • Discounts on AGO convention registrations fees, educational resources and other benefits 
  • AGO Group Insurance see AGOHQ.org for more details.  
Ready to Join?  Register with our Headquarters online at the membership page, OR you may contact our Registrar, Brenda Clark at (631) 486-1043 or at [email protected].