A Welcome from the Dean
Greetings from Southern Nevada!
I want to welcome you to our organization and website on behalf of the Southern Nevada Chapter of the American Guild of Organists. On this website, you will find details and schedules for the Paul S. Hesselink Recital Series, one of the best-known and popular venues for performing organists nationally, offered free of charge to the public. There are also links to other sites, chapter history, details regarding local instruments, expanded information, member benefits, and so much more.
We welcome all visitors and encourage you to join us at our recitals. We also offer social gatherings, workshops, and other activities of interest to organists, choir directors, piano teachers, and musicians in general.
I strongly urge you to learn more, get involved, and participate in all of our music opportunities. As our guests and patrons, feel free to contribute as a donor to our recital series, a scholarship fund for organ students, and other worthy causes. If you are not yet a member, please also consider joining the AGO. Membership will bring added benefits and access to activities and information.
Welcome and enjoy!
William Paul Freeman, Dean
Southern Nevada Chapter
American Guild of Organists
2023-2024 Paul S. Hesselink Recital Series Announced
The music is just beginning…
The Southern Nevada Chapter is proud to announce the 2023-2024 season of the Paul S. Hesselink Organ Recital Series. This coming season will feature three world-class artists. Starting the season off at Doc Rando Hall on Friday, October 20 at 7 PM will be Adam J. Brakel. He is the organist at St. James Cathedral and Director of Music for the Roman Catholic Diocese of Orlando. The series will then travel up Maryland Parkway to Christ Church Episcopal, featuring international phenom Katelyn Emerson performing on the Schantz on Sunday, January 7, 2024, at 4 PM. The series will then return to the magnificent Beckerath at UNLV for a recital by Dutch organist Paul Tegels.
To view the recital calendar, please click here.
Engaging, supporting and uplifting every organist in Southern Nevada.
Inspiring. Educating. Cultivating a love of music and organ.
Recital Series
The SNC:AGO hosts an annual series of free concerts which attract some of the world’s most talented performing artists, as well as up-and-coming musicians. Our in-person 2023-2024 season will begin this fall.
Workshops & Outreach
The Southern Nevada Chapter hosts a number of events to allow organists and choral directors to improve their skills: church performance, working with choirs, concertizing… plus events for piano students and kids.
Community Concerts & Events
Check out our calendar of local organ & other musical events presented by our members and local churches. We have so many talented musicians & vocalists in the Las Valley. You won’t to miss any of these amazing, musical events.
Networking & Membership
As a member of the chapter, you will come into contact with other church & concert organists, conductors and musicians. It’s a great way to meet peers and to start amazing collaborations. You should join our ranks!
Championing Instruments & Sound.
Members of the Southern Nevada Chapter: AGO have an enduring love of the king of instruments. The organization strives to advocate for not only the preservation of instruments currently in the region, but actively work to promote & encourage the building of new organs throughout the Las Vegas Valley.
Raymond Barnes Memorial Scholarship Fund
We continue to honor the memory of our long-time Dean through our scholarship fund which helps to support young musicians interested in studying the organ. The scholarships allow local students to attend Pipe Organ Encounters, week long summer camps for the organ, offered by the American Guild of Organists. Applicants may receive financial aid to assist in taking local organ lessons.
A message from our Dean.
Greetings from Southern Nevada,
On behalf of the Southern Nevada Chapter of the American Guild of Organists, I want to welcome you to our organization and website. On this website, you will find details and schedules for the Paul S. Hesselink Recital Series, one of the best-known and popular venues for performing organists nationally, offered free of charge to the public. There are also links to other sites, chapter history, details regarding local instruments, expanded information, member benefits, and so much more.
We welcome all visitors and encourage you to join us at our recitals. We also offer social gatherings, workshops, and other activities of interest to organists, choir directors, piano teachers, and musicians in general.
I strongly urge you to learn more, get involved, and participate in all of our music opportunities. As our guests and patrons, feel free to contribute as a donor to our recital series, a scholarship fund for organ students, and other worthy causes. If you are not yet a member, please also consider joining the AGO. Membership will bring added benefits and access to activities and information.
Welcome and enjoy!
William Paul Freeman, Dean
Southern Nevada Chapter
American Guild of Organists
