American Guild of Organists
The American Guild of Organists (AGO) is an international organization of academic, church, and concert organists in the US, headquartered in New York City with its administrative offices in the Interchurch Center. Founded as a professional educational association, it was chartered by the Board of Regents of the University of the State of New York in 1896, with the authority to grant certificates of associate or fellow to members who passed examinations.
| Formation | January 1, 1896 |
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| Type | Professional association |
| Legal status | 501(c)(3) |
| Purpose | To foster a thriving community of musicians who share their knowledge and inspire passion for the organ. |
| Headquarters | New York, New York |
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Membership | Approximately 14,000 |
Official language | English |
President | Eileen Hunt |
Vice President/Councillor for Competitions and New Music | Jonathan Ryan |
Secretary/Councillor for Communications | Leslie W. Robb |
Treasurer/Councillor for Finance and Development | John S. Dixon |
Key people | James E. Thomashower, executive director |
| Website | www |
Membership is not limited to professional organists, but is open to anybody with an interest in organs and organ music. As of 2020, there are approximately 14,000 voting members in all categories of membership. The AGO's current president is Eileen Hunt, elected in 2022.
The guild seeks to set and maintain high musical standards and to promote understanding and appreciation of all aspects of organ and choral music.