Region IV, American Guild of Organists

Organ Dedication July 11, Vero Beach, FL

2010-06-28T12:15:00.002-04:00

The Community Church of Vero Beach (UCC) is pleased to announce the Dedication Service and Recital of the new $1.6 million Lively and Fulcher organ. The service will be Sunday, July 11th at 10:00AM and the recital will be the same day at 4:00PM. The recital is free and will feature resident staff organists: Dr José Daniel Flores, Director of Music; and Ryan A. Kasten, Associate Director of

Summer Organ Week at NCSA

2010-06-28T11:57:00.002-04:00

There are still a few open slots for the Summer Organ Week at University of North Carolina School of the Arts, July 19-23, 2010. We are pleased to present UNCSA’s organ faculty member, Timothy Olsen, and two additional outstanding organists/pedagogues for a wonderful week of learning, practicing, and performing. Each day will include individual lesson time, master classes, and practice time, in

Nashville Flooding Affects Concert Hall Organ

2010-05-04T12:58:00.004-04:00

Our friends in the Nashville AGO Chapter have affected by the severe storms and flooding in the area. The Chapter meeting scheduled for May 3 was cancelled. Many people are without power and have had to evacuate their homes. Some churches have experienced minor flooding. The Schermerhorn Concert Hall, which houses a new Schoenstein pipe organ, was flooded in the basement level. The organ console

Greater Huntsville Organ Competition Winner Announced

2010-04-29T16:12:00.003-04:00

Jacob Benda, Aaron Tan and John Woolsey were the three finalists chosen to compete on Saturday, March 13, 2010. The competition was held at First Baptist Church, Huntsville, Alabama, on the church's 76 rank Casavant organ. Candidates for the competition were chosen through a semi-final recorded round, and are all under the age of 25.Judges for the final round were Dr. Jeff McClelland, of

Summer Organ Workshop - July 19-23

2010-04-29T15:49:00.002-04:00

This organ workshop is part of the North Carolina School of the Arts Summer Music Program. These music workshops are ideal for students wishing to immerse themselves in a rigorous, artistic atmosphere, and study under the guidance of world-class performers and dedicated teachers. The organ faculty for the week is Dr. Timothy Olsen. Please visit the website for more information.

Nashville Organs in the News

2010-04-29T15:34:00.002-04:00

Members of the Nashville Chapter are featured in a newspaper article. Click here to link to the article.

Fourth Annual Young Artist Competition for Pre-College Organists

2010-02-23T15:25:00.003-05:00

East Carolina UniversityApril 16-17, 2010The East Carolina University Young Artist Competition for Pre-College Organists is an innovative outreach program designed to inspire young musicians in our region to strive for the highest level of musicianship and technical accomplishment piano and organ performance. The competition is open to any pre-college student in North Carolina, South Carolina,

2010 Distinguished Composer of the Year to perform

2010-02-23T15:16:00.002-05:00

David Hurd will perform in concert on Sunday, February 28 at 4:00 pm at historic Sisters Chapel on the campus of Spelman College in Atlanta. A prolific composer of nearly 200 choral, instrumental and organ compositions, David Hurd will be honored at the summer 2010 AGO National Convention in Washington, D.C. Widely recognized as an exceptional concert organist who has performed at many national

University of Florida Sacred Music Workshop

2010-02-03T11:18:00.003-05:00

May 2-4, 2010, The University of Florida will host the 3rd Annual Sacred Music Workshop. This year's workshop, "Inspiring Worship," will feature guest clinician David Cherwien and guest ensemble the Orlando Deanery Boychoir and Girls Choir. The registration fee is $75 if postmarked by April 15, and $90 if postmarked after April 15. Group rate hotel rooms are available at Holiday Inn University.

Pipedreams in Miami - Feb. 26-28

2010-02-03T11:10:00.003-05:00

Michael Barone will be hosting a "Pipedreams in Miami Weekend" in conjunction with the Miami International Organ Competition at Church of the Epiphany in Miami Friday, February 26 through Sunday, February 28. For more information, please visit the Pipedreams website.

Tampa Chapter announces Scholarship Competition

2010-02-03T10:23:00.004-05:00

As part of an effort to inspire young people to take up organ study, the Tampa Chapter of the AGO is sponsoring a competition for piano or beginning organ students to be held on Friday, February 26, 2010, at Hyde Park United Methodist Church at 8:00 p.m., following the Pedals, Pipes, and Pizza program—to which contestants are also invited.The winner will be awarded a $500 scholarship for one

Charlotte Chapter to host Pedals, Pipes and Pizza

2010-01-04T23:53:00.001-05:00

Saturday, February 13, 2010 Covenant Presbyterian Church, 1000 E. Morehead St., Charlotte NC 28204. Saturday 9:00am – 1pm This event is designed to give young people in grades 4 and above, a brief introduction to the pipe organ and its music. Participants will have the opportunity to hear two different organs: a five-manual Aeolian-Skinner of 96 ranks in the chancel and a two

Register NOW for our regional convention!

2009-10-06T07:55:00.003-04:00

Don't wait! Register before Oct. 31 to receive the discounted early registration rate. The Sarasota Chapter has been working hard to prepare a fabulous convention for us January 17-20. You will be very happy staying at the convention hotel right on the beach, the Lido Beach Resort. The featured performers are Balint Karosi, John Fenstermaker, Dr. Laura Ellis, Tom Trenney, Ahreum Han, Felix Hell,

Alabama Organ Scholarship Competition

2009-08-18T10:04:00.003-04:00

body{font-family: Geneva,Arial,Helvetica,sans-serif;font-size:9pt;background-color: #ffffff;color: black;}p{margin:0px} Announcing the University of Alabama School of Music 2010 Organ Scholarship Competition. First place is an $8,000 UA Scholarship or a $500 cash prize; Second place is a $5,000 UA Scholarship or a $200 cash prize; and Third place is a $3,000 UA Scholarship. The first

We're invited to the NC ACDA Conference

2009-08-18T09:51:00.002-04:00

The North Carolina ACDA is hosting its fall conference September 18-19 at the UNCGreensboro School of Music. The clinician is Bob Chilcott. The eventincludes 4 sessions with Bob Chilcott, 2 interest sessions, reading sessions,and 5 choral concerts. Click here for the conference website. Formore information, you may contact Ginger Wyrick, NC ACDA President.

Huntsville Organ Festival - March 12-13, 2010

2009-08-18T09:33:00.004-04:00

The Greater Huntsville, AL AGO Chapter announces its festival weekend celebrating and promoting excellence in young organists. On Friday, March 12 at 7:30, Paul Jacobs will present a Gala Concert at Trinity United Methodist Church. On Saturday, March 13, Huntsville will host an Organ Competition and Master Class with Paul Jacobs. First Prize is $1000. Audition CDs are due January 16, 2010. Click

RCYO winners

2009-06-22T16:21:00.006-04:00

The Region IV AGO/Quimby Regional Competition for Young Organists announces the results of the competition, held on June 17, 2009 at Christ Church Episcopal Church, Bradenton, FL and hosted by the Sarasota/Bradenton Chapter. The judges were Bonnie Wolfgram, Dr. Robert Parrish and Dwight Thomas.Pictured are competitors Kenneth Miller, Josiah Armes, Catherine Elliott, Kevin Neel and Christin Baker.

Winthrop Organ Festival, August 13-16, 2009

2009-06-16T10:59:00.003-04:00

Winthrop University, Rock Hill, SC, will host a festival of four concerts, lectures, workshops and a masterclass, all celebrating the restoration of the D.B. Johnson Memorial Organ, James F. Byrnes Auditorium Organ by Aeolian-Skinner, Op. 1257, 1955. The organ is the last of any large instruments tonally finished by G. Donald Harrison. Virgil Fox played the inaugural concert on November 2, 1955.

Eight Young Organists to Compete June 17

2009-06-09T11:16:00.002-04:00

The 2009 Quimby/Regional Competition for Young Organists for Region IV will be hosted by the Sarasota Chapter on Wednesday, June 17. The competition will take place at Christ Church, Bradenton, FL. The public is invited to attend.The purpose of the RCYO competitions is to encourage younger organists to pursue excellence, to gain performance experience, and to receive recognition for their

2009 Charlotte Chapter Summer Recital Series

2009-06-09T11:05:00.002-04:00

All programs are at 7:30 pm unless noted.June 7 - Erica Johnson, Organ Professor, North Carolina School of the ArtsSt. Patrick’s Cathedral, 1621 Dilworth Rd. East, 28203June 14 - Florence JowersFirst Baptist Church, 301 S. Davidson St., 28202June 21 - Leon CouchCovenant Presbyterian Church, 1000 E. Morehead St., 28204June 28 - Jim GlassFirst Presbyterian Church, 700 N. Main St., Lancaster, SC

Florida Organist in the News

2009-03-02T11:40:00.002-05:00

Congratulations to Jack Rain, who recently celebrated 40 years as Organist at First Presbyterian Church in Tampa. WTVT aired a segment on the 6:00 news featuring him. You can see it here.

Regional Competition

2009-02-10T09:16:00.003-05:00

The AGO/Quimby Regional Competition for Young Organists will take place on Wednesday, June 17, 2009 at Christ Episcopal Church in Bradenton, FL. Competing will be the winners of the nine local RCYO competitions held throughout the region between February and April. The public is invited to attend. The instrument is a three manual 68 stop Letourneau, Op. 96.

Pipe Organ Encounter, June 21-26

2009-02-05T11:54:00.003-05:00

The Macon Chapter is hosting our region's Pipe Organ Encounter, an exciting week-long summer event for teenagers to discover the wonders of the Pipe Organ, the King of Instruments. Housing will be provided on the campus of Wesleyan College in Macon, GA. The program is open to students age 13-18 with piano competency. Previous organ study is not required. Highlights of the week include daily

Register now for the Pedagogy Conference, March 11-14

2009-02-05T11:31:00.002-05:00