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!

Chapter Blog

Featured
Dick Coulter
Dick Coulter

Our Chapter Dean and beloved colleague, Dick Coulter, passed away on Thanksgiving day morning after a five month struggle with numerous illnesses.

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Mike Cala
Mike Cala
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Christmas Music Exchange
Christmas Music Exchange

Chapter members introduced each other to favorite holiday season organ music at this fun event.

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Dr Elena Paradies - modern day technology for teaching pre-college organ students
Dr Elena Paradies - modern day technology for teaching pre-college organ students

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.

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AGO Achievement Awards
AGO Achievement Awards

Clara Chan received her AGO Achievement Awards for Organ Console, Manual and Pedal, Registration, Harmony, and Transposition at the Chapter’s October 2024 meeting.

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OrgelKids Kit First Build
OrgelKids Kit First Build

We assembled and played our own organ from our new OrgelKids kit!

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Annual Meeting 2023-2024
Annual Meeting 2023-2024

We elected our new Dean and Sub-Dean at our Annual Meeting, held in Sunnyvale Presbyterian Church.

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Introducing middle school and high school students to the organ at the Chapter’s Pedals, Pipes and Pizza events.

Featured Organs

Organ Listing
Sunnyvale Presbyterian Church
Sunnyvale Presbyterian Church

Balcolm and Vaughan (1986)

Mission San Jose
Mission San Jose

Rosales Organ Builders (1989)

St. Luke’s, Los Gatos
St. Luke’s, Los Gatos

Visscher Associates (1991)

St. Joseph Cathedral-Basilica
St. Joseph Cathedral-Basilica

Odell Organ Company (1886)

Upcoming Event

Events
San Jose Area Organs Tour
Jan 20
San Jose Area Organs Tour

The San Jose and Palo Alto Chapters join to tour 3 - 4 San Jose area organs