The Valparaiso University Chapter of the

American Guild of Organists

Mission Statement

The purpose of the American Guild of Organists is to promote the organ in its historic and evolving roles, to encourage excellence in the performance of organ and choral music, and to provide a forum for mutual support, inspiration, education, and certification of Guild members.

Officers 2009-2010

Dean
Evan Akers Senior, Organ Performance

Sub-Dean/Secretary
Emily German Junior, Music,German

Reception Coordinator
Joy VonHolle Junior, Church Music, Mechanical Engineering

Treasurer
Jonathan Rudy Senior, Church Music

Publicity and Organ Crawl Coordinator
Kipp Cortez Junior, Church Music

Additional Active Members

Andrew Stoebig, Senior, Church Music
Jacquielynn Wolff, Junior, English, Theatre, Music

Faculty Advisor

Dr. Lorraine Brugh, Associate Professor of Music, Chapel Music Director

Events

Upcoming Events

Previous Events

2007-2008 Organ Events

2006-2007 Organ Events

2005-2006 Organ Events

2004-2005 Organ Events

2003-2004 Organ Events

Organ Study at Valparaiso Universtiy

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The Reddel Memorial Organ

The Fred and Ella Reddel Memorial Organ was built by the Schlicker Organ Company of Buffalo, New York. At its dedication on 27 September 1959, the organ had 47 stops and 64 ranks. In 1995, the Dobson Pipe Organ Builders, Ltd. of Lake City, Iowa were contracted to renovate, complete, and expand the organ. The rededication took place on 15 September 1996 with a completed organ of 73 stops and 103 ranks.

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Links

Valparaiso University www.valpo.edu.
VU Department of Music www.valpo.edu/music.
Chapel of the Resurrection www.valpo.edu/chapel.
American Guild of Organists National Website www.agohq.org.

Mailing Address: Valparaiso University Center for the Arts - 1709 Chapel Drive Valparaiso, Indiana 46383

Soli Deo Gloria