The Pipe Organ Encounter (POE) program, celebrating its 10th year in 2008, has become a very effective outreach of the AGO to new organists. We’re beginning to reap the benefits of these programs nationwide and in our Region – we’re seeing more young chapter members, more students enrolled in organ programs at colleges and universities, and more entrants in organ competitions.
Two Pipe Organ Encounters will be hosted by Region VI in the summer of 2008:
- May 18-23, 2008: Fort Collins, Colorado (Tri-State chapter) will host a “POE+” for adults, age 19 and above
- July 6-11, 2008: Lincoln, Nebraska (Lincoln chapter) will host the first-ever “POE-Advanced” for graduates of previous POEs or others with advanced organ experience. This is the premiere of the POEA program in the history of the AGO.
We are the only Region in the Guild to host two POE programs in 2008. Yeah for Region VI!!!
Encourage students to attend a POE. Spread the word to new organists you know. Consider having your chapter or a generous donor sponsor a student by paying all or part of his/her costs to attend. These are life-changing events!
Is your chapter interested in hosting a POE, POE+, or POEA? It's a great way to reach out to and encourage new organists -- the future of our profession! Application deadline is March 15, 2008, for POEs in 2009. Visit www.agohq.org/education/indexoutreach.html for information, and contact me.
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