Mission
Adolphus Busch Hall at Harvard University
Flentrop Orgelbouw, 1958
The mission of the American Guild of Organists (AGO) is to foster a thriving community of musicians who share their knowledge and passion for the organ and choral music. Membership is offered through more than 250 local chapters. For purposes of administration, the AGO is divided into seven geographical regions. The Boston Chapter is in the Northeast Region.
Individual chapters typically offer recitals, educational events, newsletters, training for young organists, rosters of substitute organists, and open position listings. Boston features all of those activities plus unique programs that include an organ library housed at Boston University, a forum for emerging artists, grant funding for special projects related to the organ, an organ advisory committee, and a friends membership category for non-organists.
ACHIEVING RESULTS
The mission of the American Guild of Organists enriches lives through organ and choral music. To achieve this, the Guild . . .
Encourages excellence in the performance of organ and choral music.
Inspires, educates, and offers professional certifications for organists and choral conductors.
Provides networking, fellowship, and mutual support.
Offers competitions in organ performance, improvisation, and organ and choral composition.
Nurtures future generations of organists.
Promotes the organ in its historic and evolving roles.
Engages wider audiences with organ and choral music.
