Welcome to the San Jose Chapter of the American Guild of Organists!
Our chapter members and spouses had great fun assembling our new OrgelKids kit in our September 2024 meeting
Explore the world of organ music with us!
We are a membership-driven nonprofit organization dedicated to promoting the art of organ music and its education. Founded as both an educational and service organization, we seek to promote understanding and appreciation of organ and choral music. Our chapter regularly hosts events like recitals, workshops, and masterclasses, and our annual Frasier Scholarship competition. Explore our website to learn more about us. We hope to see you at our next event!
Clara Chan, with her teacher, Dian Ruder, received her AGO Achievement Awards for Organ Console, Manual and Pedal, Registration, Harmony, and Transposition at the Chapter’s October 2024 meeting. Congratulations Clara!
Introducing middle school and high school students to the organ at the Chapter’s Pedals, Pipes and Pizza events.
Featured Organs
Upcoming Event
Dr. Elena Paradies gave a fascinating illustrated presentation on teaching pre-college organ students using modern day technology at the Chapter’s October 2024 meeting. She is pictured here with Vlada Moran (Subdean), Margaret Kvamme (Newsletter editor) and Chapter member Wolfgang Roethig.