Looking for a great holiday gift?

Are you looking for holiday gift ideas for your favorite organist, or for your personal list to give to family and friends? The AGO store has lots of great ideas for you. You might want to try dropping a hint to your church or synagogue as well!

The best news: from now through December 23, AGO members can take advantage of significant discounts! The below information is from Headquarters. Happy shopping!

NEW YORK CITY-The American Guild of Organists (AGO) has discounted its entire catalog of educational resources by 20% for AGO members making purchases now through December 23, 2008. The AGO store offers many educational resources and specialty items that can make the perfect holiday gifts for professional colleagues, organ students, organ teachers, and other organ music lovers. Dozens of books, recordings, and items of apparel, including t-shirts, sweatshirts, and neckties, are offered.

Shopping for Guild gifts is easy. All merchandise can be ordered online or by contacting AGO store manager Harold Calhoun, 212-870-2311 (ext. 4318) or 800-AGO-5115. Additionally, orders can be placed via postal mail using the order form found on page 9 of each issue of The American Organist magazine. All orders totaling $30 or more will qualify for a free gift:
a CD recording of 2006 NYACOP winner Scott Montgomery.

A twelve-month subscription to The American Organist magazine makes a wonderful gift for the new year. Alternatively, a gift of membership for a student, colleague, or loved one will provide all the benefits of membership, including a subscription to TAO magazine. Orders for subscriptions and memberships can be placed online or by calling 212-870-2311 (ext. 7512).

For the organist, friend, teacher, or loved one who has everything, some may wish to consider a gift that keeps on giving: a contribution to the AGO Annual Fund, Endowment Fund, or New Organist Fund in their honor. The contribution will go to work immediately supporting the educational activities of the American Guild of Organists. All contributions to the AGO are 100% tax deductible to the fullest extent provided by law. Contributions can be made online or by calling 212-870-2311 (ext. 4308).