Welcome to the Binghamton AGO Website
The Binghamton Chapter was founded in 1929 and supports the goals of its parent organization, the American Guild of Organists. Our chapter hosted the Regional Convention in 2001 and has participated in such outreach events as the 2008 Organ Spectacular. The Binghamton AGO sponsored a Pedals, Pipes and Pizza event, designed to introduce young piano students to the organ. Our chapter has been represented at every recent Regional and National convention.
Our small but active group of approximately 65 members plans a variety of events to serve a diversity of needs. On many occasions, we invite members of neighboring chapters to participate in our events adding to the enjoyment of each occasion.
Some of us are organists, some of us build organs, and others are simply happy listeners. Most importantly, we enjoy getting together to share our mutual love of organs and organ music.
We welcome visitors to any of our events, and encourage anyone who appreciates the organ, its repertoire and choral music to attend. Better yet, consider becoming a member of the AGO.
Our small but active group of approximately 65 members plans a variety of events to serve a diversity of needs. On many occasions, we invite members of neighboring chapters to participate in our events adding to the enjoyment of each occasion.
Some of us are organists, some of us build organs, and others are simply happy listeners. Most importantly, we enjoy getting together to share our mutual love of organs and organ music.
We welcome visitors to any of our events, and encourage anyone who appreciates the organ, its repertoire and choral music to attend. Better yet, consider becoming a member of the AGO.
Member Picnic
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Chapter Officers
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2020 -2021 Executive Board Dean: John Holt Sub Dean: Jean Henssler Secretary: Johanna Masters Treasurer: Robert Peterson Members-at-large: Andy Chadwick, Lee Roseboom, Bill Lawson, David Jackson Appointments Chaplain: The Rev. David Werly Newsletter: Patricia O'Connell Placement: Jean Henssler TAO Liason: John Holt Website: Peggy Sniezek Registrar: Richard Sheasley Hospitality:Polly Wendling _______ The Binghamton AGO Library Members of the Binghamton chapter are fortunate to have access to our library. Scores may be signed out for use by members and their performing organizations. The library was originally started as a repository for "leftover" scores from choral workshops and had been enhanced by many donations over the years. The collection is hosted by Main Street Baptist Church, Binghamton. _______ Placement and Substitutes The Binghamton chapter of the AGO is pleased to maintain a listing of available positions for the benefit of its members. We're happy to extend an invitation to those employers who have positions open in our field of interest to list them with us without charge. Members seeking employment should contact the Placement Director to be apprised of available openings. Substitutes The Placement Director also maintains a list of chapter members who have indicated that they are available as substitutes. _______ Join Us! Members of the Binghamton chapter are pleased to invite you to join our ranks (sorry about that, but it would be really Great to have you with us). Apart from the collegiality of a wonderful group of your peers, AGO membership offers many benefits, including:
These are but a few of the benefits that membership in the Guild offers. A more comprehensive list is available on the national website at www.agohq.org/membership/membership-overview/ New memberships and renewals are encouraged to be done through the ONCARD system. Renewals of current memberships are due by the traditional date of June 30. New memberships can now be made at any time during the year with renewals at the anniversary. Credit card payment can only be made through the ONCARD system. Year of the Young Organist The AGO National Council is committed to membership recruitment, retention, and growth within our organization. During the Year of the Young Organist, July 1, 2021–June 30, 2022, any individual under the age of 30 can become a member or renew her/his membership for free as part of this program. Events and new initiatives will be held throughout the year. |