Deans
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Greetings and Happy Spring!
This is one of the busiest times for church musicians and I trust those playing and directing will give yourselves permission to relax after services, rehearsals, and practicing. Thank you to those who were able to attend the Dr. Barbara Lister-Sink events in Des Moines on March 13 and 14. She presented a concert on Friday night and on Saturday taught ways to prevent injuries while playing, gave tips on posture, hand, wrist, and body positions. The weather that weekend was snowy, slushy, and uncooperative. Thank you David Lepse for bringing boxes of the Seattle AGO music library to share.
We typically do not have an AGO-sponsored event in the month of Holy Week & Easter. There are events listed in this newsletter that David Lepse faithfully gathers for us. Andy King served as cantor at First Lutheran, West Seattle for 50 years and his church is giving a concert series in honor of his dedication, sharing of his talents and time at First Lutheran. The first concert is Saturday, April 19 at 7:00 pm by Nathan Laube on the Noack organ at FLCWS. You can find the dates and performances at https://flcws.org/messenger-formarch-2026/ The Seattle AGO was honored to have Andy as its auditor, as well.
The next Seattle AGO-sponsored event is an All-Bach Concert, May 14, 7:30 pm, St. Mark’s Cathedral 1245 10th Ave E, Seattle 98102 with organist Renée Anne Louprette at the Flentrop. Admission is $25/$20. There will be a masterclass at St. Mark’s by Renée Anne Louprette on Saturday, May 15 at 10 am sponsored jointly by the UW School of Music and the Seattle AGO. There are receptions following both events.
For those serving churches that observe Holy Week and Easter, I wish everyone a meaningful and blessed week!
Lucy Kay Osborne, Dean
Seattle Chapter of the American Guild of Organists, Dean
Calendar
AGO Events
Seattle AGO 2026
Friday May 15, 7:30 pm All-Bach Concert on the Flentrop Organ, St. Mark’s Cathedral 1245 10th Ave E, Seattle 98102. Organist Renée Anne Louprette at the Flentrop. $25/$20. This is an AGO chapter event. Saturday May 16, 10 am Organ masterclass at the Flentrop organ of St. Mark’s Cathedral 1245 10th Ave E, Seattle 98102. with Renée Anne Louprette, concert organist from Missouri. UW organ students will play, all others are welcome to observe free of charge. The event is co-sponsored by the UW School of Music and Seattle AGO. Free and Open to the public. A reception will follow at 12 noon in the Leffler House on the Cathedral’s campus. The Seattle AGO will provide refreshments. This is an AGO chapter event.
Monday, June 8 at 7 PM, Chapter Event The Seattle Chapter AGO will be hosting its annual Young Organists’ recital; also included is installation of newly elected chapter leaders. A festive reception will follow. It will be held at Our Redeemer's Lutheran 2400 NW 80th St. Seattle, 98117. Ample free parking in lot west of the church. The young organists will play on the church’s two manual R. Byard Fritts organ which was recently rebuilt with additions and tonal changes by Marceau and Associates. Open to the public, no charge to attend.