Orange County Chapter events
January
Friday, January 24, 2025, 7:30pm
Lynette Ball McGee at First Presbyterian, 838 N. Euclid St., Fullerton.A buffet dinner is being planned at 6:00P, before Lynnette’s concert. Eveline Eng will be the chef leading a hospitality team, in putting the buffet dinner together. Buffet items are planned to include hot pasta, sauces, chicken, hot rice, hot vegetables, hot soup, desserts, and hot and cold beverages.If you are able, please fill out this RSVP form.
If you are unable to fill out the form or can’t find it, then feel free to contact eveline.eng@att.net if you plan to go to the dinner.Please PAY for your dinner if you are coming! As stated in the Clarion, the dinner is $15. You can Zelle your payment to treasurer@ocago.org, or send a check IN ADVANCE, payable to AGO Orange County Chapter to:
Lynette Ball McGee at First Presbyterian, 838 N. Euclid St., Fullerton.A buffet dinner is being planned at 6:00P, before Lynnette’s concert. Eveline Eng will be the chef leading a hospitality team, in putting the buffet dinner together. Buffet items are planned to include hot pasta, sauces, chicken, hot rice, hot vegetables, hot soup, desserts, and hot and cold beverages.If you are able, please fill out this RSVP form.
If you are unable to fill out the form or can’t find it, then feel free to contact eveline.eng@att.net if you plan to go to the dinner.Please PAY for your dinner if you are coming! As stated in the Clarion, the dinner is $15. You can Zelle your payment to treasurer@ocago.org, or send a check IN ADVANCE, payable to AGO Orange County Chapter to:
Fran Johnston
3633 E Colorado St
Long Beach, CA 90814
February
Sunday February 9, 2025. 2:30pm
St. Michaels Abbey, 27977 Silverado Canyon Rd., Silverado, CA.
Demonstration of new Schoenstein organ and program by Lawrence Strohm.
2:30 pm – Tour of the Abbey Church (Fr Jerome or Edmund)
3:00 pm – Organ Tour/Recital with Lawrence
3:45 pm – Light Reception in Conference Rooms 1 and 2
4:20 pm – None, Rosary, Vespers (for those interested)
2:30 pm – Tour of the Abbey Church (Fr Jerome or Edmund)
3:00 pm – Organ Tour/Recital with Lawrence
3:45 pm – Light Reception in Conference Rooms 1 and 2
4:20 pm – None, Rosary, Vespers (for those interested)
Saturday, February 22, 2025, 5pm
Dr. Peiyao Yu organist (LAAGO). First Congregational Church, 3504 Mission Inn Ave. Riverside, CA 92501
The concert will include transcribed pieces from musical theater and movies as well as classical organ literature. There will be a Mardi Gras themed reception following and tours of the 1956 Austin organ pipe chambers. Tickets $30.00 proceeds to benefit the organ restoration project. FCCriverside.org
Dr. Peiyao Yu organist (LAAGO). First Congregational Church, 3504 Mission Inn Ave. Riverside, CA 92501
The concert will include transcribed pieces from musical theater and movies as well as classical organ literature. There will be a Mardi Gras themed reception following and tours of the 1956 Austin organ pipe chambers. Tickets $30.00 proceeds to benefit the organ restoration project. FCCriverside.org
March
Monday March 3, 2025, 6:00AM – March 4, 2025, 1:00AM
Christ Cathedral. 18-Hour Bach-a-thon
Presented by Christ Cathedral and the Southern California Chapters of the American Guild of Organists
Hosted by Michael Barone, Radio-host | Pipedreams; Roger Sherman, Audio Engineer | Gothic Records
In collaboration with the Southern California Chapters of the American Guild of Organists, Christ Cathedral presents the COMPLETE Organ Works of J. S. Bach! Experience your favorite organists from all over SoCal playing beginning at 6am and continuously playing through all of Bach’s organ works. Join us in the evening when Christ Cathedral presents an introduction to Bach’s music featuring favorites like the beloved Jesu, Joy of Man’s Desiring, the thrilling Singet dem Herren for double-choir, our Diocesan Children’s Choir singing Christe eleison from the b-minor Mass, a Brandenberg Concerto arranged for organ duet, and Bach’s whirlwind “Wedge” Prelude and Fugue in e minor. Enjoy commentary throughout the day by Michael Barone, host of nationally-syndicated radio show Pipedreams, alongside Roger Sherman from GOTHIC Records, host of The Organ Loft.
Christ Cathedral. 18-Hour Bach-a-thon
Presented by Christ Cathedral and the Southern California Chapters of the American Guild of Organists
Hosted by Michael Barone, Radio-host | Pipedreams; Roger Sherman, Audio Engineer | Gothic Records
In collaboration with the Southern California Chapters of the American Guild of Organists, Christ Cathedral presents the COMPLETE Organ Works of J. S. Bach! Experience your favorite organists from all over SoCal playing beginning at 6am and continuously playing through all of Bach’s organ works. Join us in the evening when Christ Cathedral presents an introduction to Bach’s music featuring favorites like the beloved Jesu, Joy of Man’s Desiring, the thrilling Singet dem Herren for double-choir, our Diocesan Children’s Choir singing Christe eleison from the b-minor Mass, a Brandenberg Concerto arranged for organ duet, and Bach’s whirlwind “Wedge” Prelude and Fugue in e minor. Enjoy commentary throughout the day by Michael Barone, host of nationally-syndicated radio show Pipedreams, alongside Roger Sherman from GOTHIC Records, host of The Organ Loft.
April
Saturday, April 26, 2025, 7:30pm (tentative)
Study Grant Recital. Trinity United Presbyterian Church, 13922 Prospect Ave, Santa Ana, CA 92705
Study Grant Recital. Trinity United Presbyterian Church, 13922 Prospect Ave, Santa Ana, CA 92705
May
Members Recital and Installation of Officers (TBA). Tustin Presbyterian Church, Tustin.
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Other area events
Monday, February 17, 2025
Presidents’ Day Organ Festival, Los Angeles
17th Annual Organ Festival, Glendale, CA
www.laorganfestival.com
Note that this information is subject to change. Check with the sponsoring organization for the more current information.
he Orange County Chapter of the American Guild of Organists sponsors many musical opportunities during each year. Click here to view the upcoming events.