
The American Guild of Organists (AGO) is the national professional
association serving the organ and choral music fields. The Guild serves
approximately 20,000 members in 330 chapters throughout the United States,
Europe, Asia, and Australia.
Founded in 1896 as both an educational and service organization, the Guild
seeks to set and maintain high musical standards and to promote
understanding and appreciation of all aspects of organ and choral music.
The Nashville Chapter was founded in 1933 with 20 members.
Today, the chapter has grown to over 200 members representing many churches
and universities in the area.