Events

2025-2026 Columbus, Georgia AGO Events
*denotes event of interest to, but not sponsored by, our chapter

NEW YEAR KICKOFF MEETING
Monday, September 8th, 6pm
Trinity Episcopal Church, Columbus, Georgia

We’re kicking off our new program year with a dinner together at Trinity! The AGO will supply a main dish. Bring a side or dessert to share. The evening will conclude with a short service of Evening Prayer.

The King of Instruments: Christopher Houlihan with the CSO*
Saturday, October 11th, 7:30pm
Legacy Hall, RiverCenter for the Performing Arts, Columbus, Georgia

Chapter Concert – THE GREAT SPOOKTACULAR
Thursday, October 30th, 7:00pm
Trinity Episcopal Church, Columbus, Georgia

Dust off your repertoire of spooky music and get ready for the revival of a fun and ever popular chapter concert.

Chapter Concert – Organ and Instruments
Sunday, November 16th, 3:00pm
St. Thomas Episcopal Church, Columbus, Georgia

A chance for our membership to share favorite pieces for organ and solo instruments. Prepare a piece to play with a collaborator, or just come and listen! Non-perishable food donations invited for the Wynnton Neighborhood Network.

Epiphany Party!
Monday, January 5th, 6pm
Nathan Smock’s Home

Come celebrate the Feast of the Epiphany with the AGO! Food and drink will be provided. Bring piano music to play on Nathan’s piano- seasonal music warmly encouraged!

Aesook Moon, Organ*
Sunday, January 25th, 4pm
Legacy Hall, RiverCenter for the Performing Arts

East Alabama Organ Crawl
Saturday, February 28th
Mark your calendars- times and locations TBA!

Guest Lecture: The Origin and History of African American Spirituals
Alvin Blount, presenter
Saturday, March 14th, time TBA
St. Thomas Episcopal Church, Columbus, GA

Atlanta based recitalist, church musician, scholar, and librarian Alvin Blount will share his music history research on the history and origin of African American Spirituals. Come prepared for learning and engagement!

Alvin Blount, Organ
Sunday, March 15th, 3:00pm
St. Thomas Episcopal Church, Columbus, Georgia

Equally captivating as a lecturer and as a recitalist, Alvin Blount will perform a recital program on St. Thomas’ newly refurbished and expanded Cornell Zimmer Op. 98 organ. You won’t want to miss this exciting event!

St. Luke Free Spirits’ Recital*
Tuesday, March 17th, 11:30am
St. Luke Church, Columbus, GA

Guild members will perform for the St. Luke Free Spirits. The Free Spirits is a joyful, enthusiastic group of several hundred seniors. This concert was a big hit for the past two years- you won’t want to miss it! Lunch is at 11:30am. Concert runs from 12:20pm-1:00pm.

Aesook Moon, organ, with Youngmi Kim, soprano*
Sunday, March 22nd, 3:00pm
Trinity Episcopal Church, Columbus, GA

Integrating Vocal Technique into the Weekly Church Choir Rehearsal: Common Challenges and Practical Solutions
Matthew Hoch, Presenter
Monday, April 13th, 6:00pm
St. Luke Church, Columbus, GA

Guild member, church musician, and world renowned vocal pedagogue Dr. Matt Hoch will give a presentation on teaching singing.

FUN AT PAT & BOB’S
Monday, May 4th, 6:00pm
Pat and Bob Newton’s Home

We will enjoy our traditional end of season pot luck dinner and have a short business meeting followed by an impromptu Open Bench program of organ music played on Pat & Bob’s lovely Letourneau Op 117, residence organ. Feel free to bring a piece to play.