January 21 Chapter Event
The American Organist Book Club
Tuesday, January 21, 7-8 pm
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Worcester-based composer, organist, and pianist Leonardo Ciampa will discuss his July 2024 TAO article “A Copley Square Memoir”. He will recollect the organ music he experienced in Copley Square in the 1980s when three well-known organists were at the consoles: Brian Jones at Trinity Church, Fred MacArthur at Old South Church, and Thomas Richner nearby at First Church of Christ, Scientist (Mother Church). Fred MacArthur will also contribute his perspective. We hope to see you on Zoom to explore some of Boston’s organ history.
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January 25 Chapter Event
Ortloff Organ Company Tour
Saturday, January 25, 10 am – 12 pm
178 Crescent Rd
Needham MA
This tour was popular last year, a good reason to offer it again. Space is limited to twelve. Request a reservation by sending an email to dean@bostonago.org.
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February 7 Chapter Event
Pedals, Pipes, Pizza, and Pinot Noir
Friday, February 7, 6:30 – 9 pm
Meet at Pilgrim Congregational Church
404 Washington St, Duxbury MA
This is a more adult version of the popular PPP sessions (sans Pinot) for teens. After exploring the instrument at Pilgrim Congregational church we’ll walk across the parking lot to St. John the Evangelist Episcopal Church where we’ll continue the organ crawl and conclude with pizza and a glass of wine
Invite your friends, giving them an opportunity to learn about the organ. This event is free for members and $20 for non-members.
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2024 – 2026 Officers and Executive Committee
Our Chapter has elected the following people as Officers of our Chapter:
Dean: Cathy Meyer
Sub-Dean: Jeffrey Mills
Treasurer: Daryl Bichel
Secretary: Joshua T. Lawton
Registrar: Kirsten Johnson
Members at Large – Class of 2026
Sean Glennon
Andrew Scanlon
Jerrick Cavagnaro
Members at Large – Class of 2028
Jennifer Hsiao
Andrew Sheranian
Jennifer Velazquez
Chaplain – Rev. Adam Isbitsky+
+ appointed by the Executive Committee
Code of Ethics
The Boston Chapter of the American Guild of Organists adheres to the National Organization’s Code of Ethics. To review the current policy, please click here
Deans of Our Chapter
The Massachusetts Chapter was founded in 1905. Our first Dean was George Albert Burdett (pictured here). Our website now has photos and biographies of all of our past Deans. You may view that resource by clicking here.
If you have any additions or remembrances of past Deans to add to our page, please contact us.
The History of the American Guild of Organists in Massachusetts by H. Winthrop Martin has been digitized. This resource includes Deans’ biographies from 1905 through 1954, along with programs and recitals held during those years. The full history of those years is available now by clicking here
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