Professional Resources
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Marti Mortensen Ahern
mahern@austin.rr.com ~ 512-219-7457
www.msmartipianostudio.mymusicstaff.com
Mark Biales, CAGO
markbiales@gmail.com ~ 440-655-6421
Stephen Boyles, SPC
sboyles@gmail.com ~ 512-471-3548
Sara Burden-McClure
sarabmcc@austin.rr.com ~ 512-834-1553
Weekday services, weddings, funerals
David Cappolino
david.dacapo@gmail.com ~ 512-653-6540
Michael De La Garza
delagarza.music@gmail.com ~ 832-527-3747
Gregory Eaton
gceaton@msn.com ~ 917-916-4686
Weekday services, weddings, funerals, lessons
Carol Giorda, BME
cgiorda@swbell.net ~ 512-423-2030
Austin Haller
Weekday services
Carol Holck
carolholck@gmail.com ~ 512-567-7485
Luciano Laurentiu
lucianolaurentiu@gmail.com ~ 312-550-1677
Jack Martin, SPC, CAGO
jpmartin79848@yahoo.com ~ 512-968-7252
Stephen McElroy
smcelroy2@austin.rr.com ~ 512-627-5158
Jill Nennmann, DSM, AAGO
jnennmann@yahoo.com ~ 817-688-2749
Chris Oelkers
Weekday Services, Weddings, Funerals
chris.oelkers@icloud.com ~ 512-589-1966
Dr. David J. Polley, DMA
drdpolley@suddenlink.net ~ 512-784-8810
Joseph M. Scutti, M.M. Ed
jmscutti@gmail.com ~ 512-565-0660
Weekday services
Sheryl Sebo, DMA, AAGO
southwestrc@agohq.org ~ 972-849-1950
Weekday and weekend services
David S. Thoresen
davidthoresen@yahoo.com ~ 512-913-3759
John Wassmuth, BMus
johnwassmuth@hotmail.com ~ 856-649-2837
Helen Wiley, MM
helen.wiley@gmail.com ~ 706-615-1283
Houfei Yang
houfeiy@yahoo.com ~ 443-414-8074
Leadership
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Current Officers
Chris Oelkers, Dean
Keith Womer, Sub-Dean
Andrew Fuhrman, Secretary and Social Media
Michael De La Garza, Treasurer
Gregory Eaton, Education and Certification
Position open, Website
Board Members at Large:
Jack Martin, John Schmidt, Duane Roth, and Melanie Randall
Past Deans
2019-2022 Melanie Randall
2016-2019 Gregory Eaton
2012-2016 Aaron Garcia
2007-2012 Paul Keith
2004-2007 Scott Davis
2000-2004 Scott McNulty
1998-2000 Jo Johnson
1996-1998 Jeff Hubbard
1992-1996 Kevin McClure
1988-1992 Jack P. Martin, SPC
1984-1988 Paula J. White
1982-1984 John Hooks
1981-1982 Jean Fuller
1979-1981 Robert P. Rapp
1976-1979 Charles L. Smith, Jr.
1973-1976 James H. Johnston, Jr.
1972-1973 Karen McFarlane
1971-1972 Frank Speller
1968-1971 Otto Hofmann
1962-1967 Myron Braun, AAGO
Job Openings
Please email postings to austintxago@gmail.com with essentials of your job descriptions.
Helpful Links
National AGO
Organ Historical Society
Annual Conventions
The vision of the American Guild of Organists is to engage, support, and uplift every organist.
As a member of the American Guild of Organists you can
- connect with other organists
- enhance your skills as an organist and choral conductor
- celebrate the organ in historic and evolving contexts
- discover news of the organ and choral world online and in The American Organist
- nurture new organists of all ages
- share knowledge and expertise
- enjoy camaraderie at chapter events and conventions
- find inspiration and challenge
- receive encouragement from colleagues
- experience great organs and organists
- access career opportunities and job listings
- earn professional credentials through AGO certification
Annual Conventions
Organ Historical Society
Annual Conventions
2024 National Convention
San Francisco, California
June 30-July 4, 2024
(hosted by San Francisco and Palo Alto Chapters)
Convention Coordinator: Matthew Burt
Convention website
2025 Regional Conventions
West Region – June 16-19, 2025
Phoenix, Arizona
Contact Mark Ramsey
Southwest Region – June 30-July 3, 2025
Fort Worth, Texas
Contact Jordan Smith
Organ Historical Society
Organ Historical Society
Pipe Organ Builders and Associations
The Organ Historical Society enriches public knowledge, understanding and appreciation of the pipe organ, particularly its place in history and culture.
https://organhistoricalsociety.org/
Pipe Organ Builders and Associations
Pipe Organ Builders and Associations
Pipe Organ Builders and Associations
Explore the possibility of adding or improving the pipe organ in your church, chapel, auditorium, or home!
Organbuilder Associations
- American Institute of Organbuilders (AIO)
- Associated Pipe Organ Builders of America (APOBA)
- International Society of Organbuilders
Organ Builder Contacts
Organ Shoes
Pipe Organ Builders and Associations
Organ Shoes
Purchase standard organ shoes to ensure that your pedalwork is consistent and accurate!
https://www.tictactoes.com/dance/organist_choose.htm
Many branded dance shoes may be used for playing organ, though they are not typically painted as artwork as shown above :)