Professional Certification
Explore the AGO’s five credentials: Service Playing Certificate, Colleague, Choir Master, Associate, and Fellow, with current requirements and preparation materials.
Explore certificationPractical pathways for beginning organists, students, church musicians, and experienced professionals—drawn from the American Guild of Organists’ national programs.
Explore the AGO’s five credentials: Service Playing Certificate, Colleague, Choir Master, Associate, and Fellow, with current requirements and preparation materials.
Explore certificationStart with AGO videos, publications, and instructional materials, including a 30-lesson series for pianists and other beginning organists.
Start learningBrowse instructional programs for organists, church musicians, chapter leaders, and volunteers. Many programs are free, though registration may be required.
Browse webinarsDiscover multi-day programs offering instruction, performances, and visits to notable instruments for young people and adults.
Find an encounterReview AGO support for university study, young-organist participation at national conventions, and Pipe Organ Encounter registration.
View scholarshipsLearn about AGO performance and composition competitions that encourage emerging artists and the creation of new organ and choral music.
View competitionsTell the Alamo Chapter what you hope to learn. The Webmaster will route your inquiry to the appropriate chapter member so it does not go unanswered.