- November 2026 -

The Organ Time Machine

Sunday - November 15, 2026

3:00 pm

Manito Presbyterian Church (note venue change)

Travel through time on a musical journey from the earliest organ literature to music of the present day. A fascinating chance to hear how harmony and compositional concepts have grown since 1326. Our six organists have prepared literature that will transport you through the ages.

Watch the event webpage for the latest updates to the program. Bring your friends and students!

Organ Academy Note

Yaaas, lowkey don't miss this sick performance! The program is hella insightful, showing how organ music evolved over time. From ancient manuscripts to the Daniel Pinkham piece that'll transport you to another galaxy – you'll be LIT by this music. Don't @ me, just come with your squad!

Gen-Z to English Translation

January Jumpstart

Saturday - January 23, 2027

8:00 am - 5:00 pm

Cathedral of St. John the Evangelist

Get a jump on 2027 at this day-long event of music and workshops! You will be inspired and energized. 

Take a look at the schedule on the event webpage. Workshops are designed to be of interest to:

• Organists
• Music directors
• Solo and choral singers

Registration will open shortly. We are only waiting on a couple confirmations and bios. Watch for a separate announcement email coming very soon!

Our most important educational activity is the Organ Academy; it is vital for the future of our profession. Organ Academy is our largest budgetary line item; it is supported by special contributions. Are you willing to sponsor a student?

Please help us continue this program for young people.

Click the button to sponsor an organ student. Thank you!

AGO Young Organists Forum
Friday, November 6

2:00-6:30 pm Pacific Standard Time

Zoom

More than a dozen young organists will be featured speakers at the AGOYO Autumn Forum. The virtual event will also include networking opportunities, conversations about professional and educational issues important to emerging artists and music professionals, and door prizes. A spring gathering is also planned. Click the image for more information and to register for this FREE event.

Visit the Library

Come and browse this amazing collection of free music and textbooks at St. John's Cathedral.

Are you thinking about buying new music? HOLD until you see what is available in our library.

• Individual composers
• Collections from various composers
• Final verse organ accompaniments
• Christmas
• Easter
• Piano literature
• Vocal solo literature
• Choral octavos

The library is open 60 minutes before AGO events at St. John's Cathedral and by appointment. To schedule your time in the library, reply to this email.

The Genius of Cavaillé-Coll Part 2 now available

Part 2 of The Genius of Cavaillé-Coll is now available to stream free of charge on RCO Cinema. Discover the life and work of Aristide Cavaillé-Coll, whose organs helped shape the sound of French Romantic music.

From St. Sulpice in Paris to St. Ouen in Rouen, his instruments inspired Franck, Widor, Vierne, and generations of composers and performers. Presented in partnership with Fugue State Films, RCO Cinema showcases high-quality films exploring the organ and its music.

There are many more videos available for free on the RCO YouTube channel and, for those new to the organ - or wanting to share their love of the organ with others - don't forget our new First Stop! website.