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10 days left to apply for 2024-2025 AGO Organ Scholar. Katherine Johnson speaks about her experiences in the program. youtu.be/UAj6vgA8CgI?si… via @YouTube

Congratulations to 2023-24 Salisbury Scholarship recipient Nara Lee, a doctoral student in organ and sacred music at Indiana University. youtu.be/EghfABwC01I

Congratulations to 2023-24 Salisbury Scholarship recipient Jiae Kwak, a masters student in organ performance at the Eastman School of Music. Meet Jiae at youtu.be/7wjSHY-Rq1M.

We're pleased to announce that Valerie Franzen, CMP, has joined the AGO staff as Director of Events and Convention Services. Please help us in welcoming Valerie to the team! #AGO #americanguildoforganists

Congratulations! Ethan Chow, an organ scholar at Christ Cathedral and recent high school graduate, was selected for the 2023 Pogorzelski-Yankee Memorial Scholarship and will attend The Juilliard School this fall. youtu.be/Xvlr9-PUdkk

"Let's Dance!" is the theme of the West Regional Conference, July 10-13 in Portland. Here are the artists and presenters who will explore the confluence of music and motion. Register and reserve your room today at AGOWest2023.com.

Have you considered pursuing AGO Professional Certification? Learn more at agohq.org/certification.

Check out the line-up of concert artists and performers who will be featured at the North Central Regional Convention in the Twin Cities, July 4 - 7. If you haven't registered or reserved your room, go to northcentralago2023.org

TUESDAY, MAY 30: The world premiere of the 2023 Pogorzelski-Yankee Annual Competition winner, Karim Al-Zand's "Let Down the Scale of Music from the Sky," will be livestreamed from Indiana University of Pennsylvania at 7 p.m. Aaron David Miller performs. youtube.com/watch?v=igK26Z…

Thinking about attending Westchester2023.org? It's easy to get to White Plains by air, train, and auto. Make it a vacation and explore the scenic Hudson Valley or stop in New York City for a Broadway show.

The North Central Regional Convention committee in Minneapolis/St. Paul has planned an amazing schedule of concerts, worship services, recitals, and more. Learn more at NorthCentralAGO2023.org and join us July 4 - 7 in the Twin Cities.

Located just an hour north of New York City and the gateway to the scenic Hudson Valley, Westchester 2023 is the destination for the combined Northeast/Mid-Atlantic Regional Convention, July 3 - 6. Learn more and register today at Westchester2023.org. #AGO #Westchester2023

The discounted early bird registration has been discounted through April 20 for the West Regional Convention in Portland, July 10-13. "Let's Dance" is the theme, so do a little sarabande or gigue over to your computer and sign up today at agowest2023.com

The Northeast and Mid-Atlantic Districts are teaming up for an an exciting Regional Convention in White Plains, NY, July 3–6. Check out the full schedule and register at westchester2023.org

Join us in Chicago for the AGO Gala and Hymn Festival honoring Richard Webster, Friday, April 21. Webster, director of Chicago's Bach Week Festival, will be joined by the Tower Brass and organists John Sherer and Michael Rees. Tickets are available at agohq.org/2023-gala

The next AGOYO webinar on Sunday, March 26 focuses on the "mechanics" of the musician, not the instrument. Register today at us02web.zoom.us/meeting/regist… #AGOYO #AGOYoungOrganists #AmericanGuildOfOrganists

Applications are now being accepted for 2023-24 Salisbury Scholarships for graduate students in performance, musicology, or choral conducting. Learn more at AGOhq.org/salisbury-scho…

AGO Young Organists are launching the Women Composers Project, similar to last year's hugely successful Bach-a-thon. AGOYO members will record works for an online festival. Deadline to sign up has been extended to March 16. To learn more, go to AGOhq.org/AGOYO/

Considering earning your AGO professional certification this year? The first of a series of educational webinars will be offered Monday, March 13 and continue on a weekly basis into May. Get more information and register at AGOHQ.org/webinars.

VOLUNTEER OPPORTUNITY: We're forming Chapter Specialist Support Teams to assist Chapters with marketing and membership, leadership, programming, or finance. Learn more at this webinar on Monday, March 6.