Worcester Chapter of the American Guild of Organists
founded 1949

The purpose of the American Guild of Organists is to promote the organ in its historic and evolving roles, to encourage excellence in the performance of organ and choral music, and to provide a forum for mutual support and inspiration, and education of Guild members.

Our Worcester Chapter, some 200 strong, was founded in 1949 to represent and implement the national goals and ideals in the Central Massachusetts areas. Some of our local programs and activities include:

• Hosting pipe organ and choral concerts of a wide range of music, musicians, and instruments in the Worcester area
• Sponsoring student scholarships each year to promote new organist training and interest
• Educational workshops to improve skills of members
• Job placement services for both the hiring organization and the musician job seeker
• Co-sponsor of a music library collection at the Fenwick Music Library at the College of the Holy Cross
• Sponsor young organist competitions every other year, where the winner proceeds to the regional competition
• In 1999, we host the Region I AGO convention, as we did in 1983.
• Serve as consultant for disputes and concerns that may arise between musician and clergy/employer

Copyright 1998