AGO Chapter Events
2017-2018
Basic Service Playing/Improvisation Classes with Sandor Kadar (Spring)
The participation fee is $50 for the semester (five sessions). The number of active participants will be limited to 12. The number of auditors is unlimited.
St. Paul's Lutheran Church, Ardmore. Session are 1:00pm to 4:00pm. The dates are:
February 3,
March 10,
April 14,
May 19,
June 9
Advanced Improvisation Classes with Jeffrey Brillhart (Spring)
Advanced improvisation sessions will focus on developing the improviser's harmonic language and solid structural framework for "spontaneous composition." The participation fee is $50 for the semester (four sessions), payable to the Philadelphia Chapter. The number of active participants will be limited to 12. The number of auditors is unlimited.
Bryn Mawr Presbyterian Church, Bryn Mawr, PA
January 20,
February 10,
March 24,
April 14,
May 19
Sunday, April 15, 2018
Young Artists' Concert and Panel Discussion, Old Christ Church, Philadelphia
We welcome Amanda Mole and Joshua Stafford, Organists, along with James Thomashower from the national office. Amanda and Josh will play 30-minutes programs, then join in a lively panel discussion with James about young organists and where education and performing are headed in the USA. We look forward to hearing the new Fisk organ at Christ Church.
4:00pm
Saturday, June 16, 2018
Celebration and Annual Meeting
2:00pm
Concert by our Advanced Improvisation class
Bryn Mawr Presbyterian Church
625 Montgomery Ave, Bryn Mawr, PA 19010
Followed at 4:00pm by
Drinks, hors d'oeuvres, desserts - walk the grounds and hear the recently installed organ, see a bit of the OHS Archives, and enjoy time with colleagues.
Stoneleigh
330 North Spring Mill Road •
Villanova, PA 19085 – 1737
Pipe Organ Encounter
July 8 - 13, 2018 • Girard College, Philadelphia
Pipe Organ Encounters are designed for teenagers, ages 13-18, who have achieved an intermediate level of keyboard proficiency. Previous organ study is not required. Special consideration with regards to age and training may be allowed by the POE Committee on an individual basis.
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