Tampa Chapter of the American Guild of Organists
Celebrating 75 years!
The American Guild of Organists promotes the organ in its historic and evolving roles, encourages excellence in the performance of organ and choral music, and provides a forum for mutual support, inspiration, education, and certification of Guild members. We invite you to join us.
Upcoming Program
10/28| Tampa Theatre | The Lodger
Friday, October 28, 2022 | 7:00 PM
Tampa Theatre
When a landlady (Marie Ault) and her husband (Arthur Chesney) take in a new lodger (Ivor Novello), they’re overjoyed: he’s quiet, humble and pays a month’s rent in advance. But his mysterious and suspicious behavior soon has them wondering if he’s the killer terrorizing local blond girls. It’d be hard not to wonder, when you’ve got a killer wandering about.
Director Alfred Hitchcock, having just spent some time studying film in Berlin, filled the film with spots of very German expressionism — short scenes, unusual camera angles and dramatic, suspenseful lighting. Upon its release, the trade journal Bioscope wrote: “It is possible that this film is the finest British production ever made.” And now you have the opportunity to enjoy Hitch’s first big silent scares as they were meant to be seen: with live accompaniment! Dr. Steven Ball, Tampa Theatre’s organist extraordinaire (and Tampa AGO's), will score the film live on our Mighty Wurlitzer Theatre Organ. You’ve never experienced the frightful suspense of The Lodger quite so authentically as this!
Upcoming Program
10/30 | "Peculiar Pipes" Costumed Halloween Recital
Sunday, October 30, 2022 | 4:00 PM
First Presbyterian Church, Lakeland FL
“Peculiar Pipes,” a costumed Halloween Recital by chapter members at First Presbyterian Church, Lakeland, playing the lovely Austin organ in the Sanctuary. Reception to follow in Fellowship Hall. Contact Thomas Ingui at 772-913-0279, hippomaster@gmail.com to volunteer to play.
Upcoming Program
11/13 | AGO Tampa | Members and Scholarship Winners Recital 2022
Sunday, November 13th | 4:00 PM
Grace Lutheran Church
3714 W. Linebaugh Avenue, Tampa FL 33618
Please join us on November 13th for the Members and Scholarship Winners Recital on the Zimmer Pipe Organ at Grace Lutheran Church. Margaret McAlister was the organist at First Presbyterian Church in downtown Tampa for 65 years, and believed in encouraging young people to learn to play the organ. Free will donations will go to the Margaret McAlister Scholarship Fund. Other young organists and members will also play on the recital.