EDUCATION
For information, click on the educational opportunities listed here:
AGO CERTIFICATION
The American Guild of Organists was chartered in 1896 to administer a comprehensive series of examinations for professional certification.
The AGO currently offers five levels of professional certification:
Service Playing Certification (SPC)
Colleague Certification (CAGO)
Choir Master Certification (ChM)
Associateship Certification (AAGO)
Fellowship Certification (FAGO)
Workshops are periodically offered outlining the benefits and requirements of the program. If interested in pursuing certification, contact our chapter at: HartfordAGO@gmail.com. Visit the AGO National site for information concerning specific requirements, locations, dates and fees, or to order educational materials.
LOCAL PROGRAMS OF STUDY
Trinity College
Christopher Houlihan; Distinguished Artist in Residence and College Organist
300 Summit Street, Hartford, CT 06106
Tel: 860-297-2014
Wesleyan University
Alcee Chriss; Artist in Residence and University Organist
High Street, Middletown, CT 06459
Tel: 860-685-2282
University of Connecticut
Angela Salcedo; Instructor of Organ
875 Coventry Road, Storrs, CT 06269
Yale Institute of Sacred Music
Martin Jean; Professor of Organ
409 Prospect Street, New Haven CT 06511
Tel: 203-432-9753
Fax: 203-432-9680
ORGELKIDS
The Greater Hartford Chapter of the American Guild of Organists is proud to
own an Orgelkids kit instrument.
Orgelkids, an educational pipe organ program, is a traveling, reusable kit that empowers young children to assemble a working 2-rank, 2-octave pipe organ. The Greater Hartford Chapter Orgelkids kit has been part of educational programs in schools, churches, concerts and summer camp programs both in Connecticut and in our neighboring states. This
hands-on experience is free for groups in the Greater Hartford area.
If you are interested in learning more about hosting an Orgelkids event, please contact
Susan Carroll, scarroll@ahcc.org
To learn more about Orgelkids, visit: http://orgelkidsusa.org
PIPE ORGAN ENCOUNTERS
Pipe Organ Encounters (POE) s an educational outreach program of the American Guild of Organists intended to introduce the organ to young people and adults. POEs generally last 5 – 6 days, and include group and individual instruction, performances by guest artists, and field trips to visit and hear notable instruments. These programs are available based on community interest and the chapter's ability to host. The POE is offered at various levels:
• POE (ages 13-18)
• POE-Advanced (ages 13-18)
POE+ (Adults)
• POE-Tech (ages 16-23)
• More information about these programs is available at this link.
During a POE, students are given individual instruction, access to local instruments, and performance opportunities.
PRIVATE STUDY
Funding for private organ study is available through the chapter’s Jolidon Organ Lesson Scholarship program.
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