Official journal of the American Guild of Organists dedicated to
furthering its ideals, objectives, and cultural and educational aspirations. Official magazine of the Associated Pipe Organ Builders of America.
AUGUST 2013 VOL. 47 NO. 8
F E A T U R E S AGO Boston 2014 Convention
Commentary
Rediscovering Richard Purvis at 100 JAMES WELCH
Continuo: The Art of Creative Collaboration AGO Boston 2014 Commissions
JAMES WOODMAN
Sing Mit: Vienna’s Annual International Choir Festival
U.K. Report The Music of Jean-Louis Florentz:
Debout sur le soleil ANNA MYEONG
Twentieth-Century Organ Music REVIEW FEATURE BY LAWRENCE ARCHBOLD
Learn How to Improvise in 15 Minutes a Day LEONARDO CIAMPA
Musicians in Part-Time Employment The Last Page
ROLLIN SMITH
C O V E R Østerhåb Kirke
Horsens, Denmark LEWTAK PIPE ORGAN BUILDERS INC.
D E P A R T M E N T S Letters
From the Chaplain Pipings
AGO Chapter News Music Received Reviews
New Organs Recitals Calendar
AGO Resources Advertisers Index
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