American Guild of Organists
| Formation | January 1, 1896 |
|---|---|
| Type | Professional association |
| Legal status | 501(c)(3) |
| Purpose | To foster a thriving community of musicians who share their knowledge and inspire passion for the organ. |
| Headquarters | New York, New York |
| Location |
|
| Membership | Approximately 14,000 |
Official language | English |
| Eileen Hunt | |
Vice President/Councillor for Competitions and New Music | Peggy Haas Howell |
Secretary/Councillor for Communications | Leslie Wolf Robb |
Treasurer/Councillor for Finance and Development | John S. Dixon |
Key people | James E. Thomashower, executive director |
| Website | www |
The American Guild of Organists (AGO) is "the national professional association serving the organ and choral music fields. The Guild serves approximately 250 chapters and 10,000 members throughout the United States and abroad. The mission of the American Guild of Organists is to foster a thriving community of musicians who share their knowledge and inspire passion for the organ." It is a non-profit corporation headquartered in New York and registered under section 501(c)(3) of the U.S. tax code since 1955.
Membership is not limited to professional organists, but is open to anybody with an interest in organs and organ music. As of 2026, there are approximately 10,000 voting members in all categories of membership. The AGO's current president is Eileen Hunt, elected in 2022.
The guild seeks to set and maintain high musical standards and to promote understanding and appreciation of all aspects of organ and choral music.