Upcoming Chapter Programs
Here’s the overview of our Chapter Events for this year. Mark your calendars now and plan to attend. Meet with other members and enjoy excellent programs. We hope to see you soon.
Opening Service:
Tuesday, September 10, 7-8:30 pm
First Parish Unitarian Universalist
20 Lexington Rd., Concord, MA 01742
A participatory event, with two short anthems, a vocal solo, hymns, and organ voluntaries by composers for whom 2024 is an anniversary year. Come sing and celebrate our new officers. (Even the readings are from anniversary literary figures!) Our Executive Committee will provide light bites to eat.
Masterclass: From Piano to the Organ:
Saturday, September 28, 10 am – 12 noon
Plymouth Congregational Church
582 Pleasant St.
Belmont, MA 02478
Tips and tricks for success for pianists at the organ bench, with Dr. David von Behren. Learn to use your feet, develop a legato finger technique, and glean insights on registering colorful sounds in an immersive, hands-on experience on the King of Instruments.
Dinner with the Dean:
Join Dean Cathy Meyer for dinner for excellent conversation and a meal. This event will be held on different dates and locations so that the most people can join in. For more information, please contact Cathy
Halloween Family Organ Concert:
Sunday, October 27, 6-7 pm
Old South Church
645 Boylston St., Boston, MA 02116
Enter the cavernous space at Old South Church, Boston (costumes welcome!) to hear ghoulish music played on this notable instrument. This is a fundraiser, so encourage families you know to come with you to enjoy this special concert that will benefit our Chapter’s Young Organist Initiative (YOI). Suggested donation is $25 per family group.
Featuring our Organ Library:
Saturday, November 2, 9:30 am – 12 noon
Boston University School of Theology
745 Commonwealth Ave., Boston, MA 02215
Following a tour of the library, we will celebrate the many years of Chapter radio broadcasts, and honor Martin Steinmetz for his years of service to the Library and the Chapter. Additionally, Carl Klein will present “Gems and Gumdrops from the Library Administrator,” a curated list of short, rather easy, high-quality pieces, in exceptionally good taste, for church use, by composers you won’t necessarily know. This installment concentrates on French composers from about 1850 to 2000, with a few additional favorites from other traditions and periods.
TAO Book Club:
Monday, December 2, 7-8 pm
On Zoom. Watch Pipings for the link
Acclaimed organ consultant and curator Jonathan Ambrosino will lead this one-hour virtual presentation and discussion on organs entitled “Favorite Instruments, Perhaps?” This promises to be both lively and highly informative. Watch for an announcement of the link to this online program, which will be offered to all AGO members nationally.
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First Night Recital:
Tuesday, December 31, 3-4:30 pm
First Church of Christ Scientist (Mother Church Extension)
250 Massachusetts Ave., Boston, MA 02115
Continuing in our tradition BAGO will offer, in conjunction with The First Church of Christ, Scientist, Boston, an organ recital on the First Night program. This is our biggest opportunity of the year to show the versatility and beauty of the organ. Come hear Chapter members Jeremy Bruns, Louise Mundinger, and Bryan Ashley play this amazing instrument.