About TCAGO

The Twin Cities Chapter was organized in 1910 by George H. Fairclough as the Minnesota Chapter. Their first public program was held at the Church of St. John the Evangelist in St. Paul on March 15, 1911.  The photo of Fairclough, from the TCAGO archives, is thought to date from around 1916, just a few years after the founding of the  Twin Cities Chapter.

Sometime between 1958 and 1959 the Minnesota Chapter was reorganized as the Twin Cities Chapter. Today the Twin Cities Chapter is composed mainly of church organists, choir directors, teachers, students, and organ builders in the Minneapolis-Saint Paul metropolitan area. Additional Minnesota chapters have been organized in the Arrowhead, southeastern, and southwestern regions.

 

 

• Executive Board  Members of the TCAGO Board of Directors and contact information.

• 2008-2009 Membership Form  Use this form both for renewals and new memberships.  Membership is open to all and includes working professionals - organists, choir directors, teachers, organbuilders, technicians, and suppliers to the field - as well as students, clergy, amateur musicians, and dedicated supporters. Founded 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. Updated 27 April, 2008,

• 2008 Compensation Guidelines  Most recent update to TCAGO suggested salaries. Updated 10 April 2008.

• 2008 Wedding and Funeral Guidelines

• Event Advertising Policy  Policy for advertising in Pipenotes and on the TCAGO website.

• J. Michael Barone Scholarship  The J. Michael Barone Pipedreams® Scholarship was established by the chapter to honor the significant contributions Michael Barone has made to the organ world.  Per Mr. Barone's wishes, the scholarship will be directed toward young students wishing to either begin or continue organ studies.  The students are not required to have any previous organ experience.