Central Texas Chapter

Last updated: September 1, 2010

Message from the Dean
Welcome to the Central Texas Chapter, A.G.O. We are located in Waco, Texas, serving McLennan and surrounding counties in the greater Central Texas area, (Southwest)Region VII.

Our music community is diverse and varied, offering many exciting opportunities and events each year. Our service area hosts some 277 churches and synagogues, two university music schools, two symphony orchestras, several high school band and choral organizations, and other music and arts associations. We meet typically on the second Tuesday of the month at 7:30 p.m., September through May. I invite you to join us in our programs and activities as often as you can.

Sincerely,

Dr. Paul Grabow, Dean

Local Events
Sep 7: Potluck, home of Tony Golman (6:30 pm) -- see newsletter below

Oct 12: Dr. Randall Bradley, Professor of Music, Recital Hall II, Waco Hall, Baylor University (7:30 pm)

Nov 16: Members' Recital, Central Christian Church (7:30 pm)

Dec 14: Carol Fest & Cookies, home of Dr. Jones (7:30 pm)

Newsletter
Go to http://web.ecs.baylor.edu/faculty/grabow/AGO/QuarterNotes.pdf (PDF file) for our most recent newsletter, Quarter Notes

Membership
Membership is open to anyone interested in church music. Categories of membership and dues are those of the national A.G.O. Please consider joining us.

Go to http://web.ecs.baylor.edu/faculty/grabow/AGO/RenewalForm.pdf (PDF file) for the membership application.

Inquiries should be sent to Paul_Grabow@baylor.edu

Placement

Employers and job seekers are invited to post and search listings of available positions on the Guild's National Website.

Certification
The Central Texas Chapter encourages certification by helping members prepare, and, then, proctoring the examination according to the National guidelines and schedules. For further information please contact the Central Texas Chapter office, Attn: Dr. Joyce Jones, Coordinator for Guild Certification; or, log onto the national A.G.O website at: www.agohq.org to find the information you need.

Contact Us
E-mail: Paul_Grabow@baylor.edu
Phone: 254-848-4878

Dean, Dr. Paul Grabow
Sub-Dean, Dr. Joyce Jones
Secretary, Bonnie Belanger
Reporter, Lottie Evans
Website, Chris Johnson

Links
Membership Application
http://web.ecs.baylor.edu/faculty/grabow/AGO/Renewalform.pdf (PDF file)

Quarter Notes, our monthly newsletter
http://web.ecs.baylor.edu/faculty/grabow/AGO/QuarterNotes.pdf (PDF file)

http://www.church-organist.com (General Interest)

http://www.pipedreams.org (Pipe Dreams)

http://www.southernmusic.com (Southern Music Co.)

http://www.giamusic.com (G. I. A. Publishing)

http://www.cph.org (Concordia Publishing House)

http://www.johannustx.com (JOHANNUS Organs of Texas)
Visit the AGO National website