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Recitals and Workshops continue throughout the day.
NCOI (National Competition in Organ Improvisation) finals will be held from 8:30 to 11:30 am at Christ Church Cathedral.
A Hymn Festival with David Cherwin takes place at St. Luke’s United Methodist Church at 4:00 pm.
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The final day of the convention features a full morning of workshops.
The afternoon features recitals by Ars Lyrica Houston, Joby Bell, and Diane Belcher at various locations.
You won’t want to miss the AGO Rising Stars’ performance of Bayoubüchlein at Co-Cathedral of Sacred Heart.
An Evening Extravaganza and Closing Reception at St. Martin’s Episcopal Church close out the day’s activities.
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Monday is the first full day of activities. Recitals and workshops are held throughout the day.
Rising Stars from each of the AGO’s seven regions perform at 9:00 am at St. Thomas Episcopal Church.
The AGO Professional Certification Reception will be held at 5:30 pm at the Hilton Americas.
In the evening the first of two concerts at Co-Cathedral of the Sacred Heart will be held. Michel Bouvard performs “Power Dance,” a commissioned work by Joan Tower. The concert will be live-streamed and can be watched at https://wp.agohq.org/live
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Day 2 of the 2016 Convention starts off with the 2016 NYACOP Winner’s Recital at St. Paul’s Methodist Church.
In the afternoon a Service of Choral Evensong will be held at Palmer Memorial Episcopal Church.
In the evening a Festival Prelude will be held at St. Martin’s Episcopal Church, followed by the Opening Convocation.
The Exhibit Hall will be open from 2-6pm and from 10pm to midnight.
The day ends with the AGO Young Organists Reception at the Hilton Americas.
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The American Guild of Organists’ 53rd biennial convention kicks off today in Houston, Texas. The Hilton Americas hotel serves as convention headquarters.
The Houston Steering Committee has worked tirelessly to create a convention that showcases vibrant performances, world-class instruments, enlightening workshops, creative new music, and inspiring worship.
The convention kicks off with the finals of the National Young Artists Competition in Organ Performance (NYACOP) at St. Paul’s United Methodist Church from 9am to 5pm.
Hospitality Suites at the Hilton Americas are open from 10:30 am to 1:30 pm and from 5:30 pm to 8:30 pm. Registration is open from 6-8pm.
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The second online AGO Silent Auction is running from June 15 through midnight on Thursday, June 30. All proceeds from the auction will benefit the AGO Annual Fund, which supports educational programming for youth and adults—including our certification program for organists and choral conductors.
Nearly 100 individuals, AGO Chapters, music organizations, and businesses have generously contributed to our auction. We have a stunning inventory of auction items that includes recitals and masterclasses, hotel nights, private tours, fine art, food and wine, organ music and books, an opportunity to play the Wanamaker Organ in Philadelphia, and much more!
Anyone planning to attend an upcoming AGO Regional or National Convention can place a bid for your convention registration. AGO Chapters and other presenting organizations will want to take advantage of the vast offerings donated by world-class musicians and educators.
To participate go to BiddingForGood and join our community of bidders. New auction items are being added daily, so please check back often. If you have an item of your own to add to our auction, please let us know.
If you have any questions about the auction or about making a donation of your own, please contact AGO Director of Development and Communications F. Anthony Thurman at 212-870-2311, ext. 4308, or by e-mail.
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