North Shore AGO Membership
Benefits of Membership
Member benefits at the national level include subscription to The American Organist magazine, special member rates for national and regional conventions, resources for education and professional development, and availability of professional certification and group insurance plans. For more about these and other benefits, see the National AGO Membership Page.
North Shore Chapter benefits include same-day notification of new issues of Overtones (our chapter newsletter), a chapter directory listing, access to our list of available positions, and listing on our Substitute Organists list if desired.
Who May Join
Membership in the American Guild of Organists is open to all—professional organists and choir directors, students, and organ enthusiasts alike—regardless of musical ability or denominational affiliation. To learn more about the NSAGO, see the About Us section.
See the Membership Benefits tab for an explanation of membership options. The duration of the membership year is twelve months from the month of joining/renewal. Where The American Organist magazine is included, the subscription begins with the December issue and runs for twelve months. For new members joining during February and March, dues are reduced for the first year.
Membership Levels
All individuals or organizations interested in the organ and choral music fields are invited the join the American Guild of Organists.
Special Membership
65 & over or disabled- Full benefits of regular membership at a special discounted price.
- TAO Online: $72/annually
Regular Membership
- Full benefits of membership in North Shore chapter and national AGO. Includes subscription to The American Organist (TAO) magazine and NSAGO’s Overtones newsletter. Recommended for active, professional organists.
- TAO Online: $97/annually
Young Organist Membership
- Full benefits of regular membership; under 30.
- TAO Online: $42/annually
Dual Chapter Special
(paid to second chapter)- Membership level designed for current members of one or more other chapters who have already paid dues to their primary chapter; 65 & over or disabled.
Dual Chapter Regular
(paid to second chapter)- Membership level designed for current members of one or more other chapters who have already paid dues to their primary chapter.
Dual Chapter Young Organist
(paid to second chapter)- Membership level designed for current members of one or more other chapters who have already paid dues to their primary chapter; under 30.
Chapter Friend
Non-voting member, no subscription to The American Organist, includes Overtones newsletter.