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Northwest Arkansas Chapter |
| Last updated: September 12, 2011 |
Message from the Dean |
| Welcome to the web page for the Northwest Arkansas Chapter of AGO. Our small but active chapter includes members from a two-county area with a diverse culture. We can boast of several fine pipe organs including two recent installations: a 52-rank Temple organ at Central United Methodist Church in Rogers (2007), and a 30-rank Casavant at First United Methodist Church in Bella Vista (2008).
In recent years we have enjoyed concerts presented by outstanding guest organists, including Mary Preston, Jan Kraybill, the Chenault Duo, John Obetz (performing for our Organ Spectacular Concert in Oct 2008), Joel Martinson, and Nathan Laube. We are a congenial group, always ready to welcome newcomers. When you are in our area, contact us so we can get acquainted, show you some lovely organs, entertain you a bit and become good friends. All the best, Ernest Whitmore, Dean Northwest Arkansas Chapter, C703 The American Guild of Organists 2000 W University Street Siloam Springs, AR 72761 e-mail: ewhitmor@jbu.edu phone: (479)524-7125 |
Local Events |
| Our 2011-2012 season kicks off Monday, September 12, 6:30 p.m., with our Installation of Officers at All Saints Episcopal, 406 W. Central Ave, Bentonville.
No charge for dinner, but RSVP to Robbie at rwhubba@att.net or (479)640-1982. Our other events for the year are as follows: >> Sunday, Oct. 16, 3:00pm. Recital by guest artist KYUNG-WON ON. Stella Boyle Smith Concert Hall, Fine Arts Building, University of Arkansas, Fayetteville. >>Saturday, November 19, 9:00am - 12 noon. A.G.O. CERTIFICATION WORKSHOP led by Chapter Education Coordinator JAN HELMUT WUBBENA, D.Mus.A.,F.A.G.O. First United Methodist, 307 W. Elm St., Rogers. >>Sunday, February 19, 3:00pm. OUR OWN RECITAL (Students and Members). Stella Boyle Smith Concert Hall, Fine Arts Building, University of Arkansas, Fayetteville. >>Sunday, March 18, 3:00pm. Recital by guest artist SARA BUELOW. Peace Lutheran, 807 W. Olrich, Rogers. >>Monday, April 23, 7:00pm. ORGAN CELEBRATION! Happy 10th Birthday to Steven R. Cook's Opus 10 at Grace Eposcopal, 617 N. Mt. Olive, Siloam Springs. >>Monday, May 14, 6:30pm. POTLUCK PICNIC. Country Manor Estates, 3949, Chestnut Ln, Little Flock (north of Rogers). |
Newsletter |
| Please send an email to Jan Hanshaw, Newsletter Editor, at jnh221@cox.net if you would like to be added to the En Chamade mailing list. |
Membership |
| TO JOIN the Northwest Arkansas Chapter please contact
Marilyn H. Lee, Membership Chair 1mhlee@cox.net (479)855-6492 |
Placement |
| Employers and job seekers are invited to post and search listings of available positions on the Guild's National Website. |
Certification |
| For certification information please visit www.agohq.org
Our local Education Coordinator is Dr. Jan Helmut Wubbena, FAGO, jwubbena@jbu.edu |
Contact Us |
| Ernest Whitmore, Dean - ewhitmor@jbu.edu
Sara Savage Sharp, Co-Subdean - ssharp@pgtc.com Linda Kelly, Co-Subdean - linda.kelly@aol.com Jan Hanshaw, Secretary/Newsletter Editor - jnh221@cox.net David Fountain, Treasurer - dfountai@nwacc.edu |
Links |
| AGO headquarters: www.agohq.org
Central Arkansas AGO Chapter: www.cacago.org Nichols and Simpson organbuilders: www.nicholsandsimpson.com |
| Visit the AGO National website |