National AGO Updates

Woman Composer Sunday, March 6, 2022

The AGO, the Society of Women Organists (SWO), and the Royal College of Organists (RCO) will celebrate Woman Composer Sunday on March 6, 2022, as a lead-in to International Women’s Day on March 8. Join in the celebration! Plan to program at least one piece of choral or organ music by a woman composer during your worship service, or at any other time during that weekend, and help to highlight the talents of women in advance of International Women’s Day.

Please upload your performances on social media to the hashtags

#WomanComposerSunday and #SWomenOrganists


We are delighted to invite you to register for THE WELL-TEMPERED FUTURE, the American Guild of Organists National Convention, July 3–7, 2022, in Seattle, Washington.

Registration is now open!

Visit the convention website registration page for more information and be sure to explore the convention website to discover concerts, new music, workshops, worship, and more. Supersaver registration rates are available through January 31, 2022. Rates go up February 1, with additional increases March 1 and June 1. Register now and lock in the lowest rate.


Elizabeth George

Director of Member Engagement and Chapter Development

Past Overtones

Updates from AGO National

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