Merrimack Valley Chapter

American Guild of Organists

Our chapter members come primarily from communities north and west of Boston, Massachusetts.

Our Next Event

2024-2025 schedule

September 15, 2024

3:00pm

Paul Jacobs Fall Scholarship Event at Methuen Memorial Music Hall

192 Broadway, Methuen

Reception to follow at St. Andrew's Episcopal Church, 90 Broadway, Methuen

Tickets are $25 -$35. Use the link below to purchase your tickets to the performance.

There is no charge for the reception.

https://mmmh.org/events/pauljacobs/


October 19, 2024

10:00am

Dr. Timothy Olsen Workshop and Masterclass

St. Michael's Episcopal Church

26 Pleasant Street, Marblehead, MA

Dr. Olsen will give a workshop on correct organ technique in order to prevent injuries.


January 12, 2025

12th Night Potluck and Gathering

At the home of Maggie Marshall

Draycoach Drive, Chelmsford

5:00pm


February 22, 2025

Merrimack Valley's Mini-Convention

8:30am-9:00am - Coffee

9:00am-12:00pm - Sessions

12:00pm - Lunch

All Saints Episcopal Church

10 Billerica Road

Chelmsford, MA


This year's Mini-Convention will feature:

-Reading sessions 

-Music swap

-Catered Lunch


MVAGO Members' Recital and Reception

May 18, 2025

3:00pm

Location TBD


We meet once a month, except during the summer,
for educational and recreational events related to the pipe organ.

About the American Guild of Organists


The mission of the American Guild of Organists is to foster a thriving community of musicians who share their knowledge and inspire passion for the organ.The vision of the American Guild of Organists is to engage, support, and uplift every organist.  For more information, visit the National Office website.For a list of the National Officers and Councillors, click here to go to that page on the National website.  For our latest newsletter, click here.

Interested in knowing about organs in our area?   

See links at the top of the page for organs in Lawrence and Lowell.   

The Boston Chapter also has a page for Boston organs.

Click HERE for a recent panel on local organ history with Matthew Bellocchio, Richard Ouellette, and Andrew Scanlon.