Organists around the world share in the love of great music provided by these magnificent instruments. However, finding each other can be difficult to do. That’s why we’ve scoured the web to find several different ways to find people who share your interest and can help you share in the love of pipe organs.
Reaching Out to Your Local American Guild of Organists (AGO)
AGO operates over 300 chapters both domestically and abroad. This organization serves both organ and choral music fields, its mission to both serve and educate musicians. AGO is a great resource for education materials, networking events, job listings and more!
LinkedIn Group: Organists and the Organ (2100 Members)
If you’re on LinkedIn, groups are a great way to connect with similar people! This group is a general organ-centered group for those who play or just appreciate the organ. The owner of this group has been a church organist for over 30 years with a diverse array of experience.
LinkedIn Group: American Guild of Organists (1500 Members)
The LinkedIn group for the AGO. This group is owned by James Thomashower, Executive Director of the AGO. https://www.linkedin.com/company-beta/3930772/
LinkedIn Group: The Pipe Organ Builder Group
Pipe Organ Builders often hire organists part time and full time for various roles from Tonal Director to Technicians to Keyholders for Tuning. Their customers comprise of organists and church leaders. Builders are more than happy to connect you to other organists and job openings at their customer churches.
Facebook Groups
There are lots of organist-centered groups on Facebook in which organists from all over the world share stories and connect with each other. Some are general, some choral-specific, some pipe organ-specific, some just fun! There are tons of groups to choose from and a welcoming community associated with each.
