Join Us
The mission of the American Guild of Organists is to promote the organ in its historic and evolving roles, to encourage excellence in the performance of organ and choral music, and to provide a forum for mutual support, inspiration, education, and certification.
St. Thomas Episcopal Church, Terrace Park, by Paul Fritts and Co. (2023)
“The organ is the grandest, the most daring, the most magnificent of all instruments invented by human genius.”
— Honoré de Balzac, novelist and playwright
Member Benefits
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Connect with other colleagues, enthusiasts, students, and fans of the organ in the Cincinnati area
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Access to the Cincinnati Chapter’s lists of substitute organists and professional organ teachers
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Subscription to The Zimbelstern, the Cincinnati Chapter’s quarterly newsletter
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Monthly subscription to The American Organist, the AGO’s flagship magazine and the most widely-read organ publication in the world
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Connect with the AGO national network of over 11,000 organists around the globe
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Access to the AGO Career Center, one of the field’s most important and comprehensive job boards
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Eligibility for various kinds of insurance: health, life, personal liability, auto, and home
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Eligibility to take professional certification exams
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Discounts on sheet music, software, and more
Heart of Northside, Cincinnati, by Taylor and Boody (1982)
Christ Church Cathedral, Cincinnati, by Richards, Fowkes, and Co. (2020)
How to Join
Young organist (under 30): $60
Regular member (30–64): $120
Special member (over 65): $95
Joining us is quick and easy through the national AGO’s webpage. Click/tap the button above, then on the next page choose “Chapter Member.” On the registration form, be sure to choose the “Cincinnati (OH) Chapter.”
If you are already a member of another AGO chapter, you may join the Cincinnati Chapter as a dual member for a nominal fee and receive all our chapter’s benefits in addition to your primary chapter. Simply follow the instructions above, but select “Dual Chapter.”