Welcome to the
Northern Virginia Chapter of the
American Guild of Organists,
celebrating the organ for
more than 70 years!
Northern Virginia Chapter of the
American Guild of Organists,
celebrating the organ for
more than 70 years!
Upcoming Events
For the complete list of events scheduled in our region, visit Events
Kevin Paton-Cole recital
Friday, October 9, 12.15pm
National City Christian Church (Disciples of Christ)
5 Thomas Circle, NW, Washington, DC 20005
Kevin Paton-Cole (Gaithersburg, Maryland) will perform a program entitled “The Gift of Peace: An Organ Meditation,” featuring works of J. S. Bach, George Thalben-Ball, and Dan Locklair.
Admission is free
Street and garage parking is available nearby, and the church is located near the McPherson Square and Farragut North Metro stations.
More details at nationalcitycc.org
Sam Rowe recital
Sunday, October 11, 4pm
St. Joseph's on Capitol Hill
313 Second Street NE
Organist Sam Rowe of the Basilica of the Assumption in Baltimore, Maryland offers a concert at St. Joseph's on Capitol Hill, featuring their newly restored Hook & Hastings 1891 Op. 1487. Works to include Elgar, Bach, Vierne, and Hindemith.
Admission is free
More details at stjosephsdc.org
Free parking in church parking lot (accessed between church and rectory) or in the Senate parking lot directly across the street from the main entrance.
CHAPTER EVENT
Brenda Portman celebrity recital
Friday, October 23, 2026, 7.30pm
St. Mary’s Episcopal Church
2609 N. Glebe Road, Arlington, VA 22207
Recital in celebration of the completion of the Lively-Fulcher organ and the 100th anniversary of St. Mary’s Church
Admission is free
Parking on street and at the corner of 26th St and N Glebe, entering on 26th.
more details at Chapter Event
Friday, October 9, 12.15pm
National City Christian Church (Disciples of Christ)
5 Thomas Circle, NW, Washington, DC 20005
Kevin Paton-Cole (Gaithersburg, Maryland) will perform a program entitled “The Gift of Peace: An Organ Meditation,” featuring works of J. S. Bach, George Thalben-Ball, and Dan Locklair.
Admission is free
Street and garage parking is available nearby, and the church is located near the McPherson Square and Farragut North Metro stations.
More details at nationalcitycc.org
Sam Rowe recital
Sunday, October 11, 4pm
St. Joseph's on Capitol Hill
313 Second Street NE
Organist Sam Rowe of the Basilica of the Assumption in Baltimore, Maryland offers a concert at St. Joseph's on Capitol Hill, featuring their newly restored Hook & Hastings 1891 Op. 1487. Works to include Elgar, Bach, Vierne, and Hindemith.
Admission is free
More details at stjosephsdc.org
Free parking in church parking lot (accessed between church and rectory) or in the Senate parking lot directly across the street from the main entrance.
CHAPTER EVENT
Brenda Portman celebrity recital
Friday, October 23, 2026, 7.30pm
St. Mary’s Episcopal Church
2609 N. Glebe Road, Arlington, VA 22207
Recital in celebration of the completion of the Lively-Fulcher organ and the 100th anniversary of St. Mary’s Church
Admission is free
Parking on street and at the corner of 26th St and N Glebe, entering on 26th.
more details at Chapter Event
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We are organ enthusiasts. The NOVA AGO is the local chapter of a national nonprofit professional association:
We border on and cooperate with the AGO chapters of Richmond, Winchester, Potomac, the District of Columbia, and Annapolis.
We are proud of our area's vibrant culture and bustling community and are eager to share it with you!
- To advance the cause of organ and choral music, to increase their contributions to aesthetic and religious experiences, and to promote their understanding, appreciation, and enjoyment.
- To improve the proficiency of organists and choral conductors. To evaluate, by examination, attainments in organ playing, choral techniques, conducting, and the theory and general knowledge of music, and to grant certificates to those who pass such examinations at specified levels of attainment.
- To provide members with opportunities to meet for discussion of professional topics, and to pursue such other activities as contribute to the fulfillment of the purposes of the Guild.
We border on and cooperate with the AGO chapters of Richmond, Winchester, Potomac, the District of Columbia, and Annapolis.
We are proud of our area's vibrant culture and bustling community and are eager to share it with you!
