The Holland Area Chapter of the American Guild of Organists was formed in September of 1985. We are made up of around 30 organists, music directors, church musicians, and organ enthusiasts. Our programs are open to all, and we seek to support one another professionally and provide avenues for organ music to thrive in the Holland area.
The mission of the American Guild of Organists is to foster a thriving community of musicians who share their knowledge and inspire passion for the organ.
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.
Pillar Recital Series 2023
What/When: 30-minute organ recitals recitals offered in Holland on the following Wednesdays in June and July.
Where: Pillar Church, 57 E. 10th Street, Holland. Historic Pillar Church enjoys a beautiful air-conditioned fully accessible sanctuary.
Time: Mid-day recitals that begin at 12:15 p.m.
Free Admission
Free Parking
Here is the schedule of performers:
June 7 - Stephen White
June 14 - Rob Hlebinsky
June 21 - Bethany Dame
June 28 - Thomas Gouwens
July 5 - Fourth of July holiday week—no recital
July 12 - Linda Strouf
July 19 - Caron Farmer
July 26 - David Schout
Schedule of Guild Events 2022 - 2023
| Saturday September 17, 2022 | 9:30 a.m. | Bernard Wayne Sanders: His music for organ and instruments, and his easy, hymn-based service music. | Hope Church | Holland |
| Monday October 10, 2022 |
6:00 p.m. | Music for Funerals (with potluck preceeding) | First Reformed Church | Holland |
| Monday November 14, 2022 |
7:30 p.m. | Music for Organ and Other Instruments | Harderwyk Christian Reformed Church | Holland |
| Friday November 18, 2022 | 6:00 p.m. | Senior Recital - Alex Cross |
Hope College Jack H. Miller Concert Hall |
Holland |
| Sunday November 27, 2022 | 3:00 p.m. |
"Joy to the World" - An Advent Organ Recital Rick Van Oss - organist with the First Reformed Church Handbell Choir |
First Reformed Church | Holland |
| Monday January 9, 2023 | 6:00 p.m. | Annual Epiphany Party | Linda Fulton's home | Holland |
| Sunday February 26, 2023 | 3:30 p.m. | Pre-concert talk for AGO chapter members with French organist Frederic Blanc |
Second Reformed Church | Zeeland |
| Sunday February 26, 2023 | 5:00 p.m. | Frederic Blanc Organ Recital | Second Reformed Church | Zeeland |
| Friday March 3, 2023 | 7:30 p.m. | Concerto and Aria Concert |
Jack H. Miller Concert Hall Hope College |
Holland |
| Saturday March 4, 2023 |
6:00 p.m. | Timothy Nechuta Senior Organ Recital |
Jack H. Miller Concert Hall Hope College
|
Holland |
| Monday March 13, 2023 | 6:30 p.m. | Organ Crawl |
Maplewood Reformed Church Trinity Reformed Church First United Methodist Church |
Holland |
| Sunday March 19, 2023 | 4:00 p.m. | Audrey Thomas Organ Recital |
First Presbyterian Church 508 Franklin Ave. |
Grand Haven |
| Wednesday April 5, 2023 | 6:00 p.m. | Kelli Trudeau Senior Organ Recital |
Jack H. Miller Concert Hall Hope College
|
Holland |
| Wednesday April 12, 2023 | 6:00 p.m. | Bethany Dame Senior Organ Recital |
Jack H. Miller Concert Hall Hope College
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Holland |
| Sunday April 23, 2023 | 5:00 p.m. | Community Hymn Sing | Christ Memorial Church | Holland |
| Monday May 22, 2023 | 7:30 p.m. | Members' Recital | Grace Episcopal Church | Holland |
| Monday June 19, 2023 | 6:00 p.m. | Annual End of the Year Potluck Picnic | Gordon Bruns' home | Holland |
If you have events for this page, please email Rick Van Oss, or newsletter editor Paul Dalman.