Performance – Recital: Rising Stars (2)

First United Methodist Church of Atlanta 360 West Peachtree Street NW, Atlanta, GA, United States

Performers: Luke Brennan, Amber Dahlberg, Martin Jones and Nicholas Stigall Location: First United Methodist Church of Atlanta Learn more about these performers Program Luke Brennan Composer: Nicolaus Bruhns (1665-1697) Work: Praeludium in G Major Composer: Percy Whitlock (1903-1946) Work: Plymouth Suite Movement: Lantana Composer: Alfred Hollins (1865-1942) Work: Concert Ouverture in C minor Amber Dahlberg […]

Workshop – Composers’ Panel Discussion

Hyatt Regency: Courtland 256 Peachtree Street NE, Atlanta, GA, United States

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.

Workshop – Be Still My Soul: Pastoral and Practical Musical Resources for Weddings and Funerals

Hyatt Regency: Hanover E 256 Peachtree Street NE, Atlanta, GA, United States

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 […]

Workshop – William Walker: Shaper of Southern Song

Hyatt Regency: Hanover F 256 Peachtree Street NE, Atlanta, GA, United States

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 […]

Workshop – AGO National Council Open Forum

Hyatt Regency: Dunwoody 256 Peachtree Street NE, Atlanta, GA, United States

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 […]

Workshop – Sharing Your Chapter Throughout Your Community

Hyatt Regency: Inman 256 Peachtree Street NE, Atlanta, GA, United States

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.

Workshop – What Is It Like to Be a Young Organist in Today’s Field?

Hyatt Regency: Learning Center 256 Peachtree Street NE, Atlanta, GA, United States

Presented by: Jillian Gardner, MM, Convener of AGOYO Location: Hyatt Regency - Learning Center Not all collegiate organ majors are solely destined to be strictly a church organist or concert organist, so how do you find your niche as our profession is changing? How do you establish yourself in a new community of professionals? We […]

Workshop – Sabbath

Hyatt Regency: Courtland 256 Peachtree Street NE, Atlanta, GA, United States

Presented by: The Rev. Barbara Day Miller, MDiv Location: Hyatt Regency - Courtland Those who lead worship on the Sabbath are often without a Sabbath rest themselves. This workshop will provide resources and explore paths for claiming space and time for weekly and seasonal renewal, nourishing spiritual growth, and maintaining energy and passion for our […]