Knoxville Chapter, American Guild of Organists
Knoxville, Tennessee
The purpose of the American Guild of Organists is to promote the organ in its historic and evolving roles, to encourage excellence in the performance of organ and choral music, and to provide a forum for mutual support, inspiration, education, and certification of Guild members.
Events of Interest
The
Knoxville AGO sponsors or co-sponsors a number of organ-related
programs throughout the year. Here is a list of coming events:
- "Meet the Keyboards"
Saturday, April 14, 1:30 pm.
Rose Music Company, Louisville, TN.
A workshop that explores the piano, organ and harpsichord.
- Student Recital
Monday, April 16, 2012
First Baptist Church, Knoxville
- Andrew Morehead Graduate Organ Recital
Friday, April 20, at 8:00 pm.
Cox Auditorium, Alumni Memorial Building, The University of Tennessee
Works by Scheidemann, Buxtehude, Bach, Franck, Alain, and Locklair.
- Church Music Workshop
Saturday, April 21, 10 – 3 pm.
Lee University Chapel, Cleveland, TN.
Topics include: Performance Anxiety, Playing the Invisible Notes, Hymn Introductions, Registrations, and Pedal Technique.
Register online at or call 423-887-7594.
- Organ Recital
Sunday, April 22 at 3:00 pm.
Mars Hill Presbyterian Church, Athens, TN
Organist Richard Van Auken, assisted by Evelyn Van Auken, piano.
- Rededication Service and Recital
Sunday, April 22, at 5:00 pm.
Our Savior Lutheran Church, Morristown, TN
The guest organist is Dr. Ryan Garber, Organist and choirmaster at All Saints Episcopal in Morristown.
Works by Bach, Buxtehude, Karg-Elert, Pachelbel, Pethel, and others.
- Organ Dedication
Saturday, May 5, at 2:00 pm.
Maryville College Lambert Recital Hall
Organist Bryan Ashley of Boston's Mother Church.
- Musica Organi
May 11, 2012
Westminster Presbyterian Church, Knoxville
- Organ Concerts
St. Michael's Episcopal Church, Raleigh, NC.
Join us as we celebrate the new Nichols & Simpson pipe organ at St. Michael’s Episcopal Church with concerts played by John Scott and David Briggs.
- John Scott, Organist and Director of Music at St. Thomas Church Fifth Avenue in New York City
Friday, April 20 at 7:30 p.m.
John Scott previously served as Director of Music at St. Paul’s Cathedral in London. He is an outstanding organist, and this recital is not to be missed.
- David Briggs, Organist Emeritus, Gloucester Cathedral, UK
Friday, July 13 at 7:30 p.m.
To purchase tickets for either concert, please visit: www.HolyMichaelMusic.org.
- John Scott, Organist and Director of Music at St. Thomas Church Fifth Avenue in New York City
For a complete list of programs, please visit our Programs page.
A variety of other concerts, recitals, and church-related musical events appear in our newsletter, The Tracker, each month. Please consult the latest issue of The Tracker on the Newsletter page.