Workshop

Location: Hyatt Regency - Regency V

Presented by: Erin Scheessele, PhD, Orgelkids USA Location: Kennesaw Orgelkids is a powerful tool for engaging the public with the King of Instruments by building a working organ. Your AGO chapter can bring Orgelkids to your community, explore how Orgelkids fits into AGO’s existing outreach curriculum, and examine how you can curate the Orgelkids kit […]

Presented by: Jordan Prescott, MM Location: Learning Center What is the difference between a personal statement, a statement of intent, and a cover letter? What should be in a curriculum vitae? How can I increase my chances for financial aid? Beyond the preparation of audition repertoire, these questions — and many others — can be […]

Presented by: Eileen Hunt, DMA, AAGO, Vice President & Councillor for Competitions and New Music, James Thomashower, BA, AGO Executive Director, and the Strategic Planning Task Force Location: Hyatt Regency - Dunwoody This workshop will present an update on year two of our Strategic Planning Initiative and the exciting progress on meeting our Goals and […]

Presented by: Rachel Laurin, June Nixon, Barbara Portman Location: Hyatt Regency - Courtland Three well-known and highly respected composers share insights into their compositional processes, inspirations for their works, and thoughts about writing for the organ.

Presented by: Benjamin Kołodziej Location: Hyatt Regency - Hanover E Providing music for weddings and funerals can pose a challenge for musicians, who often find themselves caught between elevated emotions and abounding sentimentality. How do we maintain our composure and balance in these trying circumstances, realizing that the situation strains our ability to communicate and […]

Presented by: Charles W. Steele, DMA Location: Hyatt Regency - Hanover F An important facet of America’s musical heritage has been preserved in the shape-note tunebooks of the nineteenth century. A significant compiler of shape-note collections was William Walker (1809-1875) of Spartanburg, SC. His collection, Southern Harmony, was very popular in its day. Supposedly, over […]

Presented by: Members of the AGO National Council Location: Hyatt Regency - Dunwoody This Open Forum is your opportunity to meet with members of the AGO National Council to discuss topics of interest to you. The agenda is wide open. The setting is informal. Guild members and guests are invited to ask questions, state their […]

Presented by: Peter Bates, MM, Committee on Sharing Skills and Resources, and David Lamb, DMus, CAGO, Councillor for Membership Location: Hyatt Regency - Inman A discussion of ideas to help bring your AGO chapter offerings to the forefront of your community arts events calendar.

Location: Hyatt Regency - Regency V