The mission of the American Guild of Organists is to foster a thriving community of musicians who share their knowledge and inspire passion for the organ.

- July 2025 -

New Chapter Officers


Dean: Edward Hurd

Sub-Dean: Henry Bauer, DMA

Secretary: Joseph Schubert, PhD

Treasurer: Mark Haberman

Members at Large:

Taylor Giese

Marietta Hardy

Scott Rednour


Thank you Nisha Coulter for years of service as Secretary. You are deeply appreciated!

2025-2026 Season Revealed!


Our 80th Anniversary Season was unveiled at the June 22 picnic.


See our website Events Calendar page for full details by clicking the 80th season logo image.


View the Season Brochure mobile version HERE.

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Two events require special funding support:

  • Lukas Hasler residency (September)
  • Duruflé Requiem (April)


If you or someone you know would like to help us with a special support gift, please donate securely by clicking the Donate Button or email Mark Haberman, Treasurer. Thank you!

Monday - September 22, 2025

7:00 p.m.

Cathedral of Saint John the Evangelist


Four organists will perform, then receive comments from our guest artist, Lukas Hasler. Join us for this fun and fascinating 60-minute session!

Tuesday - September 23, 2025

7:00 p.m.

Cathedral of Saint John the Evangelist

$10 suggested donation


Our 80th Season begins with a recital by the renowned Lukas Hasler! Read about Lukas HERE. Tip: Internet search "Lukas Hasler Organist" and you will be overwhelmed with images of this accomplished musician!


His program will be posted to the webpage soon. Lukas is preoccupied this week with his appearances at our Fort Worth convention and fundraising for his upcoming Musikverein recording sessions in Vienna.


Poster and social media image assets are available on the event webpage. Help us spread the word about Herr Hasler's performance!


You're invited!

Sunday - November 9, 2025

3:00 p.m.

St. Mark's Lutheran Church


Performers are needed for the King of Instruments member recital. Please contact Dr. Schubert by August 31. Thank you!

Welcome Scarlett Thomsen!


The chapter welcomes its newest member, Scarlett Thomsen, who joined us last week! Many will remember her memorized performance of Bach's Fugue in G minor, BWV 578, during the April Organ Academy recital.


Scarlett Thomsen, 12, is a homeschooler in seventh grade, the second oldest of seven children. She used to live in Grantsville, Utah, and then her family moved to Spokane in 2021. Scarlett has taken piano lessons since age five, and after moving to Spokane, she has studied piano with Mary Pollard. She started playing the organ for her parish at Mount Saint Michael when she was ten. When not playing the organ at church, she loves to sing soprano in the parish choir. Scarlett also likes to sew and do embroidery, spend time with her close friends, and read lots of good books. She is the pianist in a group called The Thomsen Trio, with her mom on the violin, and her brother playing cello.

The July Membership Cycle Has Begun


Nearly half of all AGO members renew on July 1. Unfortunately, several thousand still haven't visited the new website to create their login credentials in iMIS, our association management system.


To streamline your renewal process, you are encouraged to go to AGOhq.org and set up your new account. For an easy, step-by-step tutorial, go HERE. It only takes a few minutes!


Still having difficulties with the transition to iMIS? Email or call our membership team during business hours (Monday–Friday, 9 a.m.–5 p.m. ET) at 212-870-2310.

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