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Message from the Dean
Welcome and thank you for visiting our web page. We hope you will find the offerings exciting and varied. A very special thanks is extended to our Board, whose members have dedicated themselves to our planning task.
Located in the central area of Virginia, we are surrounded by natural exhibits of beauty. Our Chapter members continue to inspire and encourage through music making in this lovely setting. The door is always open to AGO members who might find themselves seeking out one of our offerings. Please contact me for more information on any of our programs, if needed!
Daniel Brinson, Dean
Chapter Meeting and Event Calendar 2024-2025
Most chapter meetings are held on the third Tuesday of the month at various churches in the area.
September 7, 2024 at 7:00 p.m. (Saturday) ~ Dedicatory Recital by Nathan Laube
Host: Deke Polifka
St. Paul’s Memorial Church
1701 University Avenue
Charlottesville, VA
The opening meeting will be a celebration for the recent completion of the total restoration and expansion of
the 1926 E.M. Skinner pipe organ, Op. 597 by the A. Thompson-Allen Co. of New Haven, CT. This recital is free
and open to the public with a festive reception to follow.
October 8, 2024 at 7:00 p.m. (Tuesday) ~ Inside the Organ presented by Joel Vanderzee
Host: Joel Vanderzee
Grace Episcopal Church-Keswick
5607 Gordonsville Road
Keswick, VA
This will be a talk and “hands on” lecture of how the organ works, including tuning tips.
November 9, 2024~ 9:30 a.m. until Noon (Saturday) ~ Pedals, Pipes and Pizza
Facilitator and Host: Alexander Johnson
Christ Episcopal Church
120 West High Street
Charlottesville, VA
Music students from the Charlottesville/Albemarle area will be invited to learn about the organ, followed by
pizza in the Parish Hall.
January 14, 2025 (Tuesday) ~ 6:00 p.m. ~ “After Holidays” Dinner at Westminster Canterbury of the Blue
Ridge
Host: Diane Kingsbury
Westminster Canterbury of the Blue Ridge
250 Pantops Mountain Road
Charlottesville, VA
Join your fellow members in a delicious dinner catered by Westminster-Canterbury. Make your reservation by
contacting Diane by December 30, 2024. A fun social event to gather and touch base with each other!
February 11, 2025 (Tuesday) ~ 7:00 p.m. ~ Hymns and Hymn Settings
Host: Gabe Simerson
St. Paul’s Episcopal Church Ivy
851 Owensville Road
Charlottesville, VA
Members are invited to prepare a hymn and hymn setting of that hymn. Potluck reception to follow in Neve Parish Hall.
March 15, 2025 (Saturday) ~ 10:00 a.m. until Noon ~ Master Class with Christa Rakich
Host: Gen Bolena
Trinity Episcopal
214 West Beverley Street
Staunton, VA
Five or six are invited to prepare a Masterwork to play for Christa and our fellow colleagues. More repertoire
information to come.
March 22, 2025 (Saturday) ~ 9:00 a.m. until 8:00 p.m. ~ BACH AROUND THE CLOCK
Host: Florence Jowers
Christ Evangelical Lutheran Church
2807 North Augusta Street
Staunton, VA
Our Chapter members will be invited to play during an afternoon hour segment as part of this all-day event.
May 13, 2025 (Tuesday) ~ 7:00 p.m. ~ Season Ending Program TBD
SCHOLARSHIP PROGRAM
Charlottesville-AGO Scholarship Application
Charlottesville-AGO Scholarship Procedure & Guidelines
Membership
New members are welcome to join the Charlottesville-Albemarle chapter. You may join online using the ONCARD system at http://old.agohq.org/membership/join-as-a-chapter-member/. If you prefer to fill out a paper membership form, please contact Bruce Hively our chapter treasurer at 1603kvr@gmail.com
Placement
Employers and job seekers are invited to post and search listings of available positions on the Guild’s National Website.
Certification
Contact Us
Charlottesville-Albemarle AGO Chapter Board Members
Daniel Brinson Dean
Alexander Johnson Sub Dean
Alice Layman Secretary
Bruce Hively Treasurer
Board Members
Deke Polifka Past Dean
Gen Bolena At-Large
Richard Maryman At-Large
Barbara Taylor Moore At-Large
