The Erzähler - August 2025

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.

- August 2025 -

2025-2026 Season

We look forward to our 80th season! See our website Events Calendar page for full details.

Help us spread the word about our events; social media and poster images are available at the bottom of each individual event page.

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Two events require special funding support:

Lukas Hasler residency (September 22-23)
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!

Lukas Hasler Masterclass

Monday - September 22, 2025

7:00 p.m.

Cathedral of Saint John the Evangelist

Scarlett Thomsen - BWV 547 from Bach
Jonathan Truong - Cantabile from Franck
Joseph Schubert - something exciting from Grunenwald
Maria Truong - something inspiring from someone born in the past

Players receive comments from our guest artist, Lukas Hasler. See Herr Hasler working up close.

Join us for this fun and fascinating 60-minute session!

(Pictured above: Lukas Hasler practicing performance anxiety relief, the subject of our October 5 presentation with Bob Riggs, MD.)

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. We are fortunate to have him in Spokane for two days; bouncing between Los Angeles and Austria, he spends more time in the air than he does on the ground. He completed his late-night recording sessions at Musikverein for his new CD just this week!

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 sign up using this form by August 31. Thank you!

Poster and social media image assets are available at the bottom of the event webpage. Help us spread the word about this fun and interesting event!

Organ Academy

Organ Academy 2026 is now accepting registrants! Information and registration links are available on the academy webpage. We already have one academician registered!

Street Team image assets are downloadable at the bottom of the page. Help us spread the word about this vital program on your social media pages, posters in your choir room, and sharing information with your piano students.

Home Organs Available

Chapter Music Library Location

Our chapter's organ music library is moving to the Cathedral of St. John the Evangelist this coming week. Cataloging will begin and a complete inventory will be kept current on the website Members page.

The music library consists of donated scores and texts from numerous individuals. Chapter members and students are welcome to peruse and possess these scores anytime!