Kick-off, Rally Day, Back to Church Sunday: By now, most of us working or volunteering at churches have started back up for the program year. The tranquility of summer has been replaced by the wonderful craziness of rehearsals, concerts, and meetings. Just as churches have started up again, we too are looking forward to another program year for the Detroit AGO. Our first event is an exciting collaboration between the choral group Serafina and members of our chapter. The chants of Hildegard of Bingen will be presented in alternatum with organ improvisations. Please make a point of attending this unique event.

Chapter Events

Our First Event of the Season

Monday, September 18

7:00 pm

University Presbyterian Church, Rochester

63rd Annual University of Michigan Organ Conference

Time Play: Inventing Future Sounds and Scholarship in the Historical Keyboard Realm

Oct. 1–3, 2023

Ann Arbor, Michigan



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Sunday, September 24, 2023

3:00 pm

Felix Hell Organ Recital

Central United Methodist, Lansing

Felix Hell is an internationally acclaimed organist, celebrated for his extraordinary virtuosity and captivating performances. Hailed as a prodigy at a young age, Felix continues to mesmerize audiences with his deep musicality and technical prowess. For a brief description of Felix and his impressive accomplishments, please visit his official website: www.felixhell.com

Ticket Information: To secure your place at this unforgettable recital, we encourage you to purchase your tickets in advance. You can conveniently do so at felixhell.eventbrite.com. When purchasing your tickets, don't forget to apply the code "AGO" at checkout to access the exclusive AGO ticket price.

Dinner Following the Concert: Following the recital, there will be a dinner available for attendees. You can purchase your dinner tickets alongside your concert tickets for added convenience.

Master Class and Registration: For those eager to enhance their organ skills and knowledge, we are delighted to offer a Master Class led by Felix Hell. This session promises to be both educational and inspirational. The Master Class will be held on Saturday, September 23, 2023, at 10:00 a.m. Registration is required, but the Master Class itself is free.

To register for the Master Class or to receive more information, contact Mark Mitchell, Director of Music and Worship at Central United Methodist Church, Lansing, via email at mark@lansingcentralumc.net or by phone at 517-719-2415.

The Ypsilanti Pipe Organ Festival presents:

JÓZEF KOTOWICZ

Organist & Lecturer at the Fryderyk Chopin University of Music

Bialystok, Poland

IN CONCERT 

Sunday, September 24, 2023 at 3:45 p.m.

Musical program commences at 4 p.m.

with remarks on Poland and Polish music at 3:45 p.m.

First Presbyterian Church of Ypsilanti

300 N. Washington St., Ypsilanti

FREE & Open to the public



In Memoriam

Our sympathies to the family and friends of Joseph Rush

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Our sympathies to the family and friends of Donald Baber

Donald Baber, CAGO (5/21/1929 – 9/3/2023)

Former Dean (1974-1976 & 1986-1988) of the Detroit Chapter AGO, Don Baber, passed away at his Florida home. Don was an active member and supporter of the Detroit Chapter having served two terms as Dean and many years as a Board member. A private family memorial service will be held at his former church, First English Lutheran in Grosse Pointe Woods.

Job Postings

Tabernacle Missionary Baptist in Detroit is seeking an organist

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Ascension of Christ Lutheran in Beverly Hills is seeking an organist/choir director

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Christ Lutheran Church in Warren is seeking and music director/organist

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First Presbyterian of Brighton is seeking a pianist/accompanist

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