Cornel Zimmer of Cornel Zimmer Organ Builders presents information on the process of acquiring and installing instruments from the Organ Clearing House. Learn about how it’s done, what’s required, the cost versus that of a new instrument, and accounts of churches that have had successful outcomes in this type of venture.
The Organist and Choirmaster of St. Mark’s Episcopal Church in LaGrange, Georgia is married to a physician, has two young children, and a large Facebook following where her delightful accounts of the family’s life are humorous and touching. Robin will share her journey as a professional church musician and a mom.
The Organist and Choirmaster of the Episcopal Church of the Good Shepherd, Knoxville, will present reading sessions of hymn-based organ repertoire at St. Mary on the Hill Roman Catholic Church and spirituals at the Church of the Good Shepherd.
The Director of the Sewanee Church Music Conference and President of the St. James Music Press, Kevin Simonds will present duplicate reading sessions of music from the archives of the St. James Music Press. Founded by Dr. Mark Schweizer this unique publishing house offers some of the most accessible church music available with permission to duplicate for members who pay an annual fee.
The Chief Technology Officer of the American Guild of Organists discusses the latest advances in IT and how it works with the AGO. An innovative IT leader successfully delivering technology strategy, services and solutions that complement and support organizational strategy and business objectives Mr. Freeman is a security-conscious, resourceful, user-friendly, out-of-the-box thinker.
Yes, you can! Putting together your own Hauptwerk Organ IS possible. Since Hauptwerk Organ Software is now very popular, this workshop will describe the journey of the Presenter into the world of Hauptwerk. Along with a description of this journey, the presentation will include photos of different stages of the build, as well as the actual instrument being available to see, hear and play. The workshop will explore different avenues to “build” your own Hauptwerk Organ and/or easily add it to an existing digital organ with MIDI connections. A handout with suggestions for getting started, including websites and resources, will be provided
The Dean of the host chapter, Deacon, Director of Music Ministries and Liturgist of St. Paul’s Lutheran Church (ECLA) in Aiken, South Carolina, presents a session on the process of obtaining copyrights and permissions for churches who livestream worship services.
Sue is currently convener of the Regional Councillors on the National AGO Council. She was a chapter dean in Fort Lauderdale and Atlanta. She was a District Convener for Georgia. She was a member of the Certification Committee and continues as an exam adjudicator. She was national Councillor for Education from 1996-2002 and has served as Southeast Regional Councillor since 2018.
This workshop will share current and exciting forthcoming innovations of AGO; questions from attendees will be welcomed.
What goes into making a great wine and how does this apply to growing your membership? This inter-active workshop will address the processes of cultivation, harvesting, fermentation, and aging that contribute to making great wine, and how these steps can successfully be applied to developing sustainable membership and supporting leadership development. Participants will discuss each step asit applies to their chapters. What’s in your bottle?