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
John "JJ" Mitchell recital
Sunday, August 9, 2026, 6.00pm
National Shrine of the Immaculate Conception
Great Upper Church
400 Michigan Avenue NE, Washington, DC 20017
Summer Organ Recital Series runs from July through August
Admission is free
www.nationalshrine.org
William Porter recital
Sunday, September 6, 2026, 5.00 pm
Trinity Episcopal Church
214 W. Beverley Street, Staunton, VA 24401
Eastman professor William Porter plays concert in memory of organ-builder George K. Taylor on Taylor & Boody Op. 34.
Admission is free
The church parking lot is located on Johnson St. in between Church St. and Lewis St.
More details at trinitystaunton.org
Nathan Laube recital
Sunday, September 20, 2026, 4.00pm
St. George's Episcopal Church
915 North Oakland Street, Arlington VA 22203
Acclaimed organist, Nathan Laube, presents a recital in celebration of the 5-year anniversary of the church's Martin Pasi pipe organ. A freewill offering will be taken. A champagne and chocolate reception follows.
More concert details at saintsgeorgesmusic.org
Advice for parking at saintgeorgesmusic.org/location
CHAPTER EVENT
Opening of our 71st Season
BachWalk: Early Musical Journeys of Johann Sebastian Bach
Monday, September 28, 2026, 6.00pm
Christ Church Alexandria
118 North Washington Street, Alexandria, VA 22314
more details at Chapter Events
Sunday, August 9, 2026, 6.00pm
National Shrine of the Immaculate Conception
Great Upper Church
400 Michigan Avenue NE, Washington, DC 20017
Summer Organ Recital Series runs from July through August
Admission is free
www.nationalshrine.org
William Porter recital
Sunday, September 6, 2026, 5.00 pm
Trinity Episcopal Church
214 W. Beverley Street, Staunton, VA 24401
Eastman professor William Porter plays concert in memory of organ-builder George K. Taylor on Taylor & Boody Op. 34.
Admission is free
The church parking lot is located on Johnson St. in between Church St. and Lewis St.
More details at trinitystaunton.org
Nathan Laube recital
Sunday, September 20, 2026, 4.00pm
St. George's Episcopal Church
915 North Oakland Street, Arlington VA 22203
Acclaimed organist, Nathan Laube, presents a recital in celebration of the 5-year anniversary of the church's Martin Pasi pipe organ. A freewill offering will be taken. A champagne and chocolate reception follows.
More concert details at saintsgeorgesmusic.org
Advice for parking at saintgeorgesmusic.org/location
CHAPTER EVENT
Opening of our 71st Season
BachWalk: Early Musical Journeys of Johann Sebastian Bach
Monday, September 28, 2026, 6.00pm
Christ Church Alexandria
118 North Washington Street, Alexandria, VA 22314
more details at Chapter Events
Employment Resources
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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!
