Welcome to Suffolk
AGO
Welcome to the website of the Suffolk Chapter of the American Guild of Organists (AGO).
We are a not-for-profit organization of professional musicians, educators, choir directors, organ builders, and amateur organists and enthusiasts from all walks of life. The Suffolk Chapter carries out the mission of the American Guild of Organists locally by sponsoring workshops, masterclasses, scholarship awards, recitals and other activities to promote the continuing education of organists and choir directors, as well as to create a fellowship of all people who love the organ and organ music. The chapter serves the western portion of Suffolk County on Long Island, New York, and is one of 28 chapters in the New York-Northern New Jersey area (Region II).
We meet on a regular basis throughout the year and hold annual events such as the Children's Choir Directors' Workshop and Children's Choir Festival, the Organ Expo, and the Scholarship Recital and Awards for students of the organ, in addition to other workshops and lecture/recitals led by members and guests. In some cases we partner with neighboring chapters in the Long Island/New York City area to organize activities. Meetings are educational and informal.

Installation Dinner
On Sunday, June 13, the Chapter ended its program year with a Members' Dinner and installation of Officers at Oysterman's Restaurant and Pub in Sayville. Dinner began with a prayer offered by
Suffolk Chaplain Rev. Tim Hoyt-Duncan, Pastor of the First Presbyterian Church of Northport.
The chapter was pleased to welcome District Convener Frank L. Crosio, who performed the installation ceremony for the newly-elected chapter officers: Claire Klein, Dean; Paul Elsener, Sub Dean; Joan Wingerter, Secretary; Janet Pinto, Treasurer; and Chris Cusumano, Member-at-Large.
Scholarship Recital and Awards Presentations
Scholarship Awards Announced
On Friday evening, April 30, the auditions for the Suffolk AGO scholarships and Elsener Award were held at St. James’ Church in Setauket. The Suffolk Chapter is pleased to announce that
Suffolk AGO College Scholarships were awarded as follows: 1st place to Brent Trubia ($1,000) and 2nd place to Bill Roslak ($500). The Elsener Award winners were: Jessalyn Christen, in 1st place ($500) and in a 2nd place tie: Theresa Mary Bissex and Vito Reciniello ($250 each). Congratulations to all and keep up the good work!
Our heartfelt thanks to Dr. Carol Weitner, Scholarship Chair, for coordinating the auditions. Thanks also to St. James Church and to Director of Music, Jim Sheridan, for providing a venue for the auditions. In addition, we thank our esteemed judges, Tom Bailey and Wayne Dieterich, and Deanna Muro for providing technical support with audio equipment. Awards will be presented at the Scholarship Awards Recital on May 23.
Learn about Suffolk AGO Scholarships by clicking here or by selecting Scholarships from the menu at the top of this page.
Learn more about this year's activities and upcoming meetings by clicking here or by selecting Chapter Programs from the menu at the top of the page.
AGO Placement List
Churches, temples, and other organizations who are searching for directors of music, organists, and choir directors advertise their open positions in our newsletter, Suffolk Soundings. If you have an open position to advertise, learn more about listing your position with the Suffolk Chapter of the AGO by clicking here or by selecting Placement in the menu at the top of this page.
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