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The chapter’s music library contains a wide variety of valuable literature donated by members over the years. All these resources are available for FREE!
Located at Cathedral of Saint John the Evangelist, the library is open for perusal by appointment and 60 minutes before AGO events at the cathedral.
Organ Music
- Works by individual composers (especially J.S. Bach!)
- Collections of works by various composers
- Alternate hymn harmonizations
- Advent and Christmas
- Lent and Easter
- Weddings
- Organ and brass ensemble
- Organ and solo instruments
- Duets – organ, piano & organ
- Teaching materials – methods and exercises
Piano Music
- Works by individual composers
- Collections of works by various composers
- Duets – piano
- Popular sheet music
Vocal Music
- Choral anthems/motets – 25-40 copies each
- Solo literature – sacred and popular
Reference Texts
- Hymnals
- Grove and New Grove dictionary volumes
- Composer biographies
- Hymn stories/histories
- Technique – composition, conducting, playing
- Essays on all things church music
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Earth Music Theater
Bach in Space
Stunning views from space accompanied by music from Bach on organ and a variety of instruments. Plus features from the astronauts!
Organlive
Since 2003, the station has streamed classical organ music around-the-clock to listeners across the country and around the world – free of charge, no subscription, no account, and no advertising.
For working organists, Organlive is more than something to leave on in the background. It is a discovery tool. The growing library holds more than 32,000 tracks, spanning centuries of repertoire and a range of composers, performers, and instruments far wider than you will find on the major commercial services. Tune in and you are as likely to meet an unfamiliar work or a builder you have never heard on record as an old favorite.
Pipedreams
Building upon a curiosity which began in his teens, Michael Barone has been involved with the pipe organ for more than 65 years. As host and senior executive producer of Pipedreams, he is recognized internationally for his outstanding contributions to the world of organ music. Pipedreams, which in 2023 celebrated the 40th anniversary of continuous broadcasts, began in 1982 and remains the only nationally distributed weekly radio program exploring the art of the pipe organ. Michael’s talent and commitment have been recognized with numerous awards, including the American Guild of Organists President’s Award in 1996, the Distinguished Service Award of the Organ Historical Society in 1997 and the 2001 ASCAP-Deems Taylor Award. In November 2002, he was selected for induction to the Minnesota Music Hall of Fame, and in 2024, received the Alumni Distinguished Achievement Award from Oberlin College Conservatory, his alma mater.
Royal College of Organists
The RCO has an amazing variety of videos available on YouTube. Everything from concerts to “how to” instructional content. Especially interesting is The Organ Podcast collection. This channel is great for listening and learning.
American Guild of Organists
The AGO has a wide range of programming on its YouTube channel. Performances, webinars, workshops, training sessions, and other fascinating videos are available. Take a look and listen!
