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.

- May 2025 -

- From the Dean -


Greetings, chapter members and friends!


April 27 - The Organ Academy class of 2025 presented a magnificent recital! The enthusiastic audience of 148 was enthralled by the performances. We look forward to what the future holds for these fine and talented young musicians.


If you missed the recital, download the program:


Many, many thanks to the students, donors, Saturday practice hosts, volunteers, parents, and teachers who worked tirelessly to make this year's academy a smashing success!


Surge iuvenes organistae!


Very best regards, Ed

Dr. Janet Ahrend Honored


After the April 27 recital, Dr. Janet Ahrend was created a Lifetime Member of the American Guild of Organists. We are deeply grateful for her decades of dedication to music education, the musical vitality of Spokane's community of faith, and for serving as a guiding force of the AGO - Spokane Chapter!


Thank you, Dr. Ahrend!

The recital reception celebrated Dr. Ahrend and the Organ Academy performers. It also celebrated lots of cake(!) pictured on the reception table above, each decorated with the edible image below.

Nathan Heath Senior Composition Recital

Sunday - May 4, 2025

4:00 p.m.

Whitworth University

Cowles Music Center Recital Hall


Chapter member Nathan Heath presents his senior composition recital this coming Sunday! Nathan's compositional focus has been on film scoring; his presentation promises to be fascinating. With only brief breaks for organ study with Janet Ahrend, he has been locked in his studio working on this final project for months.


You're invited!

Picnic and

Election of Officers

Sunday, June 22 - 1:00 p.m.


Join us for a potluck picnic at Manito Park Lower Picnic Shelter. Parking for this shelter is accessed at 18th Avenue and Grand Boulevard.


Potluck food details will follow next month.


Come celebrate a busy and very successful 2024-2025 season!

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