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ABOUT THE HOLLAND AREA CHAPTER OF THE AMERICAN GUILD OF ORGANISTS

       The Holland Area Chapter of the American Guild of Organists was formed in September of 1985.  It is a group of organists, music directors, and organ enthusiasts that exists to promote the organ in its historic and evolving roles, to encourage excellence in the performance of organ and choral music, and to provide a forum for mutual support, inspiration, education, and certification of Guild members.

    
The American Guild of Organists (AGO) is the national professional association serving the organ and choral music fields. The Guild serves approximately 20,000 members in 330 chapters throughout the United States, Europe, Asia, and Australia.  Founded in 1896 as both an educational and service organization, the Guild seeks to set and maintain high musical standards and to promote understanding and appreciation of all aspects of organ and choral music.


DON'T MISS OUR LATEST EVENTS
         The Holland Chapter of the American Guild of Organists and Hope College, Holland, Michigan present PIPE ORGAN ENCOUNTER on June 10-15. Click on the Pipe Organ Encounter tab above for more information.

       Pillar Church Wednesday Noon Organ Concerts every Wednesday at 12:15 P.M. at Pillar Christian Reformed Church on the corner of College Ave. and 9th St. in beautiful downtown Holland, Michigan.
June 6     Rhonda Edgington
June 13   Brenda Portman
June 20   Dr. SoLee-Lee Clark
June 27   Dexter Kennedy
July 4      Marie Blauwkamp
July 11    Caron Farmer
July 18    Richard VanOss
July 25    Dr. David Troiano
August 1     Joanne Jansen
August 8     Jim Folkert
August 15   Dr. Joy Schroeder
August 22   David Schout
August 29   Jonathan Tuuk


2010-2011 CHAPTER OFFICERS                                             2011-2012 HOLLAND CHAPTER CALENDAR

Jane Bosko – Dean
David Schout – Sub -Dean
Judy Koeman – Secretary
David Roossien – Treasurer
Rick Van Oss – Board Member
Paul Dalman – Newsletter Editor
Mike Van Doornik - Hospitality

Monday Sept. 19


Tuesday Oct. 4


Monday Nov. 14


Thursday Dec. 8


Monday Jan. 23


Monday Feb. 20


Monday April 16


Saturday April 21


Sunday April 22


Monday May 7


May 9-12


May


June 10-15


June or July
Four-Chapter Dinner, Officer Installation, and Hymn Fest

Dinner Round Table: moderated by Rick VanOss

Workshop with Donia Recitalist Raul Ramirez

Caroling and Potluck

                            
"Easier Organ Compositions - Grab it and Go" (members share favorites)

Rhonda Edgington: What I Learned During My Fulbright Year in Germany

Organs of the Netherlands – recap by Hope organ students May 2011 trip

Kaitlyn Davis – Senior Organ Recital


Members Public Organ Recital  of Favorite Pieces

Pillar Church Tulip Time Recital – Chris Dekker

Tulip Time Recitals


Officer Elections


Pipe Organ Encounter


End of year dinner
Mayflower Congregational Church, Grand Rapids

Alpen Rose Restaurant


Hope College Organ Studio


Pillar CRC clubhouse and Freedom Village

Pillar CRC  7:30 P.M.


Hope College Nykerk Hall Organ Studio  7:30 P.M.

Room 100 - NykerkMusic Hall – Hope College  7:30 P.M.

Dimnent Memorial Chapel
12:00 noon        

Harderwyk CRC  4:00 P.M.


Pillar Christian Reformed Church
7:30 P.M.                            

Dimnent Memorial Chapel
Daily:  10:00 A.M. –  2:00 P.M.

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Holland Area Venues


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