🎶 Grand Strand American Guild of Organists
2025–2026 Program Year
We are excited to announce an inspiring new season of music, fellowship, and celebration! Mark your calendars and join us as we explore organ artistry, choral treasures, and special events throughout the year.
SEPTEMBER
Convocation of Church Musicians
📅 Sunday, September 28 • 2:30 p.m.
📍 Surfside United Methodist Church
800 13th Ave N, Surfside Beach, SC 29575
Host: Jamie Hollida
All are welcome! Please invite your friends and family – and your faith community.
OCTOBER
Silent Movie Recital — Peter Krasinski
📅 Tuesday, October 21 • 7:30 p.m.
📍 First United Methodist Church, Conway
“Boo in the Pew?”
📅 Sunday, October 26 • 4:00 p.m.
📍 First United Methodist Church, Conway
Our favorite musical Chapter’s spooks will amaze you! In conjunction with Conway’s annual Halloween events.
All are welcome! Please invite your friends and family – invite your whole neighborhood!
NOVEMBER
Bach’s Toccatas — Honoring 275 Years since Bach’s death
DVD presentation with handouts from Fugue State Films, featuring Bach’s D Minor and others.
📅 Sunday, November 16 • 4:00 p.m.
📍 Shepherd of the Sea Lutheran Church, Garden City
DECEMBER
Christmas in Italy
🎄 Dinner & festive, Chinese-style, gift exchange!
📅 Friday, December 5 • 6:30 p.m.
📍 Location to be announced soon!
Members and a guest. Contact information and place coming soon! We will need registration for this event.
JANUARY
“Bringing the Instrument to Life”
Workshop with Don Grice, Director of Music, Central UMC, Florence.
Practical tips, PowerPoint, and inspiration for your playing.
📅 Saturday, January 17 • 10:00 a.m.–12:00 noon
Location to be announced
FEBRUARY
Choral Reading Workshop
For choir members, directors, and all who love to sing!
📅 Saturday, February 14 • 10:00 a.m.–12:00 noon
📍 First Methodist Church, Myrtle Beach
Host: Norman McQueen
MARCH
“Doing the Charleston” — Organ Crawl
📅 Date TBA
Hosted by the Charleston AGO Chapter, including a delicious box lunch.
APRIL–MAY
Preludes, Pastries & Postludes
“Show & Tell Easter Music” — in the spirit of last year’s April in Paris.
📅 St. Stephen’s Episcopal Church, N. Myrtle Beach
More details coming soon!
JUNE
Grand Finale Covered Dish Dinner
📅 Saturday, June 7 • 5:00 p.m.
📍 St. Philip Lutheran Church, Myrtle Beach
Host: John Sparkman
✨ All are welcome — invite a friend and celebrate a year of music with the Grand Strand AGO!